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Today’s guest is Vanessa Kynes. Vanessa is a Pinterest Marketing Strategist for creative small businesses. She helps businesses grow using Pinterest by implementing strategies to increase visibility and website traffic. And during today’s interview we’re covering just that: How to use Pinterest to increase traffic to your website and grow your business.

Today’s guest is farmer, entrepreneur, and wedding venue owner, Buddy Powers. Buddy and his wife Jill own Big Spring Farm, a wedding venue in Lexington, Virginia that hosts over 50 events a year and has been featured in places like The Knot and Style Me Pretty. Today he’s chatting with us about starting and running a wedding venue and he’s also sharing a little bit about how other vendors can serve venues

Jamie Kutchman of Marigold and Grey, shares how her past work impacted her business, how a pivot in business led to growth, and tips for client gifts.

Videographer and podcaster Tyler Herrinton shares how to use video to elevate your brand. Find it Quickly: 2:36 – How Tyler got into video. 7:48 – When Ashley, his wife, joined him in the business. 13:56 – Why there is suddenly such a demand for video from business owners. 19:08 – Why everyone should incorporate […]

Christina Scalera, attorney and founder of The Contract Shop, joins Davey for a discussion on effective client contracts. We cover questions like who needs a contract, common contract mistakes, what needs to be in a contract, and how to work the contract into the client experience.

Business coach Reina Pomeroy of Reina + Co. discusses how to create a healthy mindset around money and turning a profit, and how to build giving into your business.

Terri Baskin, a Virginia-based international wedding photographer, discusses the role legacy played in becoming a wedding photographer, the importance of having a strong why, and how to find your niche in a saturated market.

Tyler J. McCall, Instagram Marketing Strategist and founder of the Follower to Fan Society, shares about current Instagram trends, common mistakes, how to effectively use Instagram stories, and how to find your next client using Instagram.

Elisa Watson, co-owner of Showit and founder of the SiNes of Life podcast, provides insights on how to approach personality tests and how it relates to work, the differences between the letters that form the MBTI test, and how we can practically use this information.

Becky and Jesse Morquecho, business coaches and owners of Idealust, discuss effective and ineffective trends in the creative industry, how to figure out the next step for your business, and how to know what’s actually moving the needle forward.

Shanna Skidmore, a business strategist, financial coach, and founder of the Blueprint Model, shares how a background in finance, psychology, and art led her to coaching creative entrepreneurs on business principles that help build profitable and sustainable businesses. In today’s interview, she shares about the common pitfalls she sees when it comes to managing finances, tips for overcoming those mistakes, and how to price your services.

Kat Schmoyer, founder of Dear Sweetheart Events and the Creative at Heart Conference, shares how she started her business, what life looks like now working alongside her husband, and how she diversified her offerings to increase her bottom line. Listen to, watch, or read the interview here.

Jen Olmstead, a Virginia-based graphic designer, visual storyteller, type nerd, and cofounder of the Tonic Site Shop, shares how she got started designing websites and tips for creating an authentic and unique brand.

Makayla Jade of The Harris Company shares how selling products and prints transformed her business, and she shares some tips for getting started with in-person sales in your own business. Listen to, watch, or read the interview here.