The Art of Small Sophie Fleetwood, Ashton Brye

Welcome back to another episode of The Art of Small! In this episode Sophie and Ashton sit down with Nicole Goldfarb, a color enthusiast, illustrator, and designer, and discuss her journey and experiences as a small business owner. She talks about her background, including her time working in corporate for Oprah and how she made the decision to focus soley on her own small business, Nixie, a lifestyle brand that adds delight to daily life through color and art. She shares insights on finding clients and networking, as well as her recent move to Los Angeles. She emphasises the importance of being authentic on social media, building a community, knowing which brands you want to work with, and shooting your shot to get the most out of life.
Moments you won't want to miss:
(03:24) An introduction to Nicole
(09:26) A timeline of Nicole's journey as a small business owner
(17:52) Finding clients and networking 
(21:28) More about Nicole's move to LA
(27:48) A day in the life of Nicole
(34:40) Stiving for authenticity on social media
(35:32) Reaching out to big brands
(41:13) Expanding into wholesale with Nixie and new products 
 
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Welcome back to The Art of Small! In this episode, Sophie and Ashton catch up and discuss their experiences in the new year. They talk about feeling exhausted and busy in January, and the importance of prioritizing rest and balance. They also share their goals for 2024 and some hot takes that they have about the small business / entrepreneurship world. 
Moments to tune in for: 
(01:49) Sophie and Ashton catch up and share how they've been dealing with business in January
(05:37) Goals for the new year
(07:25) Prioritizing rest and mental health in 2024
(20:03) Focusing on more intentional projects
(23:15) Sophie's opinion on trading time for dollars
(31:18) Ashton's frustrations with exessive consumerism 
 
Mentioned in this Episode:
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Learn more about the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program:
https://www.simplysophiedesigns.com/creative-entrepreneur-accelerator
 
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Welcome to another episode of The Art of Small! This week, Sophie and Ashton are joined by Karly Elbrecht the owner behind Camino & Co, a mobile flower shop based in Noblesville, Indiana. Karly shares a little about her background and how she started her business, the decision to go full-time, and the importance of partnerships and collaborations within the small business communitu. Karly's has capture a unique, community-focused approach to entrepreneurship and has so much passion for supporting other small businesses! The impact it has had on her own success is evident. If you are a small business owner who needs some encouragement to believe in yourself and your abilities, this episode is for you! 
Moments to tune in for:
(02:18) An introduction to Karly and her business, Camino & Co. 
(15:13) How Karly found the courage to take her business full-time and the value of a good support system
(18:48) Taking a leap of faith for your dreams
(22:37) Serving others with creating partnerships and collaborations 
(29:58) Karly's biggest take away from balancing corporate life and small business life
(40:12) Celebrating the small wins and appreciating the journey
(44:21) Karly's advice to her past self when she was first starting her business
(46:23) What is next for Camino & Co. 
Stay up-to-date with Karly and Camino & Co.:
https://www.camino-and-company.com/
https://www.instagram.com/caminoandcompany/
 
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Sophie’s Website: https://www.simplysophiedesigns.com/
Ashton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashton.creates/?hl=en
Ashton’s Website: https://shopashtoncreates.com/

Welcome back to The Art of Small! In this episode, Sophie and Ashton talk to Sam Vander Wielen, an attorney turned entrepreneur. Sam takes us through her journey as a business owner and shares her expertise on the legal side of business. She provides amazing tips for enforcing contracts and dealing with legal issues, and she emphasizes the importance of registering your business and obtaining business insurance. If you're an entrepreneur looking to navigate the legal aspects of their businesses, this episode is for you and be sure to check out Sam's links below! 
Moments you won't want to miss:
(06:15) An introduction to Sam and her journey from attorney to entrepreneur 
(11:34) The importance of SEO in building a business 
(16:33) The legal side of business: registering, contracts, and insurance
(19:23) Key elements to include in service-based contracts 
(21:54) Enforcing contracts 
(27:36) When to take legal action
(33:22) Sam's tips for getting started with legal protection regardless of where you are in your business journey 
(35:34) Investing in your business
(40:45) What's next for Sam and her thoughts on writing a book
LINKS, LINKS, LINKS: 
Sam's Website: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/ 
Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samvanderwielen/
Sam's Podcast: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/podcast/
 
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Sophie’s Website: https://www.simplysophiedesigns.com/
Ashton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashton.creates/?hl=en
Ashton’s Website: https://shopashtoncreates.com/

Welcome back to The Art of Small! In this episode, Sophie and Ashton chat with Sara, the business owner behind Between the Lines Copywriting and pick her brain about the art of website copy, finding clients, being a new business owner, and a whole lot of other amazing actionable tips that are going to help you grow in your business TODAY.
Sara also shares with us her experiences of dealing with content theft and offers advice on how to handle it. She also takes us through her strategies for overcoming writer's block and provides tips for writing effective email newsletters. If you want to keep learning from Sara, she has lots of FREE content available on her website to help you get moving on your goals for your small business, so don't forget to check out the links below!
Moments you won't want to miss:
(04:27) An introduction to Sara 
(06:378) How Sara started her business
(13:10) The value of a website vs. social media
(17:04) Mistakes small business owners make with their websites
(19:54) Handling content theft and copying 
(29:09) Overcoming writer's block 
(34:22) Free resources for small business owners 
(40:18) Underated vs. overated way to get clients
(47:06) What's next for Sara
LINKS, LINKS, LINKS: 
Website: www.betweenthelinescopy.com  
Newsletter (free copywriting tips): www.betweenthelinescopy.com/subscribe 
Website copy course: www.betweenthelinescopy.com/site-series 
Email marketing course: www.betweenthelinescopy.com/email-chapter 
Freebies: www.betweenthelinescopy.com/free-stuff
Website copy template: www.betweenthelinescopy.com/web-copy-guide 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/btlcopy
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Sophie’s Website: https://www.simplysophiedesigns.com/
Ashton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashton.creates/?hl=en
Ashton’s Website: https://shopashtoncreates.com/

IMPORTANT DEETS/LINKS! Welcome to season three of The Art of Small!! In this episode, Sophie and Ashton kick off the third season and celebrate the first birthday of the podcast. Sophie shares updates on her business, including her transition to more brand and web design projects. Ashton talks about her continued success with product sales and her recent foster placement. 
We can't wait to take on 2024 with you!
Join Sophie's LIVE course for small business owners! https://www.simplysophiedesigns.com/creative-entrepreneur-accelerator
Moments to tune in for:
(00:23) Official season 3 kickoff
(11:24) Business update from Sophie
(17:02) Learning to rest and embracing remote work
(23:36) Business update from Ashton and foster placement news
(27:09) Generosity and blessings
(29:20) Struggles with prioritization
(37:22) Season 3 sneak peek
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Sophie’s Website: https://www.simplysophiedesigns.com/
Ashton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashton.creates/?hl=en
Ashton’s Website: https://shopashtoncreates.com/