Business Without Boundaries Amy Hayes

Setting up life in a foreign country sounds glamorous, the stuff best-selling books (and movies starring Julia Roberts) are made of. But there are real challenges that come with becoming an expat, which require skills that transfer over quite nicely to anyone trying to launch and grow their own business. In this episode, Amy pulls back the curtain behind what it was like to move overseas to three different countries – England, France, and Australia – and how those experiences primed her for life as an entrepreneur. This story includes passports, paperwork, and the always charming French bureaucracy, and insights on how keeping your eye on that bigger dream is the key to overcoming anything.

Episode website: https://studio.theglobalcreator.com/expat-to-entrepreneur/

Today we tackle the question that pops into every business owner's mind at one time or another... Am I doing it right?? This question may seem well intentioned (you wouldn't want to keep doing it wrong, would you?), but at its core lies this major problem: doubt. When in doubt, we tend to do nothing, and there is no faster way to do it wrong than to stop altogether. In this episode, Amy shares her perspective on huge topics in today's digital world, including comparison, taking imperfect action, and how to know when it's the right time to look for outside help.

Episode website: https://studio.theglobalcreator.com/am-i-doing-it-right/

List building...  it's one of the hottest topics for any entrepreneur, at any level. As today's guests, Shannon Lutz of The Social Bungalow, so brilliantly says, "Social media is rented land, and your email list makes you a homeowner." In this episode, Shannon draws from her 10 years of experience in corporate marketing for multi-million dollar company and A-list celebrities to share her most effective tips and best strategies to rock your own email marketing. Amy and Shannon cover everything from choosing the best opt-in for your audience, to avoiding spam filters, to nurturing so that when you do sell it feels natural. Break out a pen or pencil (you'll want to take notes on this one!) and get ready to learn all about list building!

Episode website: https://studio.theglobalcreator.com/email-marketing-with-shannon-lutz

Find Shannon: IG: @thesocialbungalow | Download Shannon's free Daily Marketing Plan

Simple fact: to be in business, you have to sell. So why then do so many of us feel so uncomfortable about it? In today's episode, sales expert Leah LeRae is peeling back the curtain on the most effective approach to asking people for money, without the ick factor. Leah has been selling since ever since she learned how to talk, and has learned a few things on how to do so with confidence. She has made it her mission through both her personal services and her Shine Strong podcast to empower women to step boldly into their own potential by instilling in them a sense of self-worth, and touch of know-how. If you've ever thought that sales just weren't your thing, you're not going to want to miss this one!

Episode website: https://studio.theglobalcreator.com/confident-selling-with-leah-lerae/

Find Leah: shinestrong.co | IG: @shinestrongpodcast | Podcast: Shine Strong Podcast | Email: leah@shinestrong.co

We've all been told... if you're in the business of being online, you have to be using Instagram. But with so many users, and so much difficulty getting your content seen (hellooo algorithm updates!), how to stand out from the noise? This week Amy is talking to Coleen Buckley, Instagram strategist and expert at helping businesses leverage the power of the Gram. Tune in to learn Coleen's insights on best practices, mistakes to avoid, and how to gain traction on IG without burning out.

Episode website: https://studio.theglobalcreator.com/gaining-visibility-through-instagram-with-coleen-buckley/

Find Coleen: silverliningsocial.co | IG: @silverliningsocial

This week on the podcast we're talking all things branding with the super talented Julie Cabezas. Julie is a brand positioning expert and copywriter who's equally known for her elevated visual taste and flair with the written word. From choosing a niche (and the easiest way to do so if you're just starting out) to work/life balance as an entrepreneur to the top 3 tips for anyone ready to refine, Amy and Julie cover all the elements that go into making you and your brand pop.

Episode website: https://studio.theglobalcreator.com/position-your-brand-with-julie-cabezas/

Find Julie: JulieCabezas.com/niche