The Creative Cantina Podcast

Cassie Schmidt
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The Creative Cantina Podcast

In this corner of the internet, we have one core, guiding belief... you can't grow a business you love around a lifestyle you hate. I know what it feels like to put on blinders and chase success (at the expense of everything else in life)... Thankfully, I had a major wakeup call years ago that stopped me in my tracks and made me seriously rethink my priorities. Now, my passion is helping other creative entrepreneurs avoid the same mistake of pursuing goals that didn't really even matter to them in the first place. So sure... we're going to chat actionable business strategies and learn from the pros so you can become more efficient & effective, but we're also going to talk about how to avoid burnout, make time for the things (and people) that matter most, & support your health the way you deserve. After all, success means nothing if you're too exhausted & lonely to enjoy it! If you're ready for a well-rounded, level-headed approach to growing a business (& life) that lights you up... then cheers! You're in the right place. Get ready for short, but impactful bi-weekly episodes delivered to your favorite podcast platform! Welcome to the Creative Cantina. Let's shake things up & make a splash!

  1. JUN 25

    Quiz Marketing: Grow Your Business & Email List with Josh Haynam of Interact

    As marketing continues to become increasingly personalized, quizzes (no surprise) are a favorite form of shareable content. From a consumer standpoint, they're informative and at the very least, entertaining... (Who doesn't want to know which Gilmore Girls character is their spirit animal?)But from a business standpoint, quiz marketing may just be the very key you need to unlock your next level of growth.Josh Haynam is the co-founder of Interact - a quiz building software helping creative ent...

    33 min

  2. JUN 11

    Grow Your Email List Faster With Facebook & Instagram Ads

    "Social media is like renting. Start an email list you actually own.""Email marketing can earn you $40 for ever $1 spent."We've heard it all before. We know how valuable email marketing can be, so we add it to our to do list. Or maybe we create some sort of freebie and our email subscriber number starts to grow, but about as slowly as a turtle stampeding through peanut butter. We know people like the opt-in, but with social media making it harder to reach new audiences, we're stuck... what do...

    28 min

  3. MAY 28

    Why I Prefer Naturopathic Doctors Over MDs for Autoimmune & Chronic Health Issues

    "You can accept the diagnosis without accepting the prognosis." These were the words from a documentary, Biology of Belief, I watched years ago that perfectly summarized how I felt about health.Over the past decade, I felt like I was playing symptom Whack-a-Mole through a never-ending cascade of chronic conditions. It was exhausting and each time I left the doctor's office, I felt even more disappointed and defeated... Even if they took the time to listen, the recommended solutions were still...

    17 min

  4. MAY 14

    Empowering Women: Unveiling Truths About Birth Control & Hormonal Health

    Birth control has long been considered "safe and effective," but more and more women are coming forward on social media to reveal the opposite... They're sharing stories (like mine) about the liver tumors they had to have removed or (like our guest, Emmalee's) the blood clots it caused.While I think this transparency is helpful for others to make truly informed decisions about their health, another sad fact remains... A lot of women still admit to not really knowing much about their bod...

    50 min

  5. APR 30

    Scale Your Business: A Photographer's Guide to Outsourcing, Delegating, & Building a Dream Team

    Giving up control is one of the biggest challenges for most business owners. The second you even think about delegating a task or building your team, fear creeps in... What if they don't do it as well as I do? Will they care about my clients as much as I do? What if they make a mistake? Am I even ready to bring on an employee?All of these concerns are fair and valid, but if you find yourself on the brink of burnout, it may be time to ask for help.In this episode, we're chatting with Grac...

    50 min

  6. APR 16

    How (& When) to Follow Up with Potential Clients: A Crash Course for Creatives

    In this episode, we're tackling the oh-so-dreaded task of follow-up emails for small business owners. You know, those moments when you're wondering what to say, how often to nudge, and why on earth they haven't replied yet?First off, let's shift our mindset: follow-up isn't about being pushy. It's about helping your potential client, who spent the time to research & reach out to you, figure out whether or not you're the best fit for them. When done well, following up with leads can truly ...

    13 min

  7. APR 2

    An Inside Look at the House of Colour Seasonal Color Analysis (& How It Can Impact Your Business)

    After finding my color season with a House of Colour consultant last year, I have to admit that I finally understand the hype!Color analysis has been around for decades and is heavily used in Hollywood, but it wasn't until about 2020 that it really started trending in the US again.The process of finding your color season is obviously meant to help you look and feel your best, which might seem really trivial, but... fun fact: most of us judge a person based on how they look within 1/10 of a se...

    57 min

  8. MAR 19

    3 Common Sales Mistakes That *Might* Be Losing You Clients

    If you're a creative service provider like a photographer or designer, you know that getting rejected by a potential client often feels very personal. You immediately start wondering what you did wrong - especially if you really connected with them!But what if I told you that it's not you? It's your systems.After working with dozens of creatives on their sales process over the years, I've discovered three common sales mistakes that are causing you to lose out on dream clients. Bad news? ...

    13 min
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In this corner of the internet, we have one core, guiding belief... you can't grow a business you love around a lifestyle you hate. I know what it feels like to put on blinders and chase success (at the expense of everything else in life)... Thankfully, I had a major wakeup call years ago that stopped me in my tracks and made me seriously rethink my priorities. Now, my passion is helping other creative entrepreneurs avoid the same mistake of pursuing goals that didn't really even matter to them in the first place. So sure... we're going to chat actionable business strategies and learn from the pros so you can become more efficient & effective, but we're also going to talk about how to avoid burnout, make time for the things (and people) that matter most, & support your health the way you deserve. After all, success means nothing if you're too exhausted & lonely to enjoy it! If you're ready for a well-rounded, level-headed approach to growing a business (& life) that lights you up... then cheers! You're in the right place. Get ready for short, but impactful bi-weekly episodes delivered to your favorite podcast platform! Welcome to the Creative Cantina. Let's shake things up & make a splash!

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