52 episodes

Designer Savannah Hayes interviews other creative entrepreneurs (product designers, photographers, stylists, shop owners, bloggers, influencers & more) to talk all things business, from exact resources and initial capital sources to making your first hire and growing your team. Savannah dives into details about differentiating sales channels and revenue streams, how to drive traffic to your website and how to make digital marketing and social media work for you.

In addition to best business practices, she teases out the books, apps and tech hacks that make these companies run more smoothly and the daily routines and habits that keep these entrepreneurs feeling grounded while running their businesses day to day.

This is your own personal mastermind with the best in the business. If you’re ready to be inspired and make some life-altering moves in your company, join the movement!

Gamechangers: A Mastermind for Creative Entrepreneurs Savannah Hayes

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 85 Ratings

Designer Savannah Hayes interviews other creative entrepreneurs (product designers, photographers, stylists, shop owners, bloggers, influencers & more) to talk all things business, from exact resources and initial capital sources to making your first hire and growing your team. Savannah dives into details about differentiating sales channels and revenue streams, how to drive traffic to your website and how to make digital marketing and social media work for you.

In addition to best business practices, she teases out the books, apps and tech hacks that make these companies run more smoothly and the daily routines and habits that keep these entrepreneurs feeling grounded while running their businesses day to day.

This is your own personal mastermind with the best in the business. If you’re ready to be inspired and make some life-altering moves in your company, join the movement!

    Mini Mioche | When to Pivot & How to Get to the Next Level

    Mini Mioche | When to Pivot & How to Get to the Next Level

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Alyssa Kerbel of Mini Mioche, the Toronto-based childrens' apparel line well known for their minimal, unisex basics. Alyssa talks about launching her brand exclusively to the wholesale market, gradually introducing e-commerce and ultimately finding her stride in the brick & mortar space. She talks about the power of a store as a marketing vehicle, when to ask for help, and why you should focus on profit not just growth. She shares her own experience with continually shaking things up over the last 11 years & how she pushes the brand to always get to the next level. Enjoy!
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    • 56 min
    Hatch | How to Start a Company & TFW Megan Markle Rocks Your Product

    Hatch | How to Start a Company & TFW Megan Markle Rocks Your Product

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Ariane Goldman of Hatch, the digitally native brand bringing clothing solutions to women in all trimesters & beyond. Ariane talks about her experience working with sample houses and factories in New York's Garment District, branding and launching her e-commerce site, and the number one tactic it takes to start a company. She chats about her decision to open stores as a way to increase the community experience. And she talks about working with celebrities, influencers & ambassadors to drive new customers to her site and the jaw-dropping moment when she saw Meghan Markle wearing a piece from the Hatch collection. Enjoy!
    Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration:
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    • 37 min
    Farmgirl Flowers | Creating an Iconic Brand & Planning Ahead

    Farmgirl Flowers | Creating an Iconic Brand & Planning Ahead

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Christina Stembel of Farmgirl Flowers, the direct to consumer e-commerce site offering the most gorgeous floral arrangements in the online gift space. Christina talks about how she grew her company from her 100 square foot living room to a 30,000 square foot warehouse and a team of 100+ people. She talks about creating an idea that would have the potential to scale big, launching her company in the most expensive city in the US, and how listening to her customers through focus groups has led to some big returns on investments. She talks about the power of digital marketing to acquire new customers and how that contributed to the $23 million she did in sales last year. Enjoy!
    Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration:
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    • 56 min
    Follain | Starting with a Big Idea & Where to Go From There

    Follain | Starting with a Big Idea & Where to Go From There

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Tara Foley of Follain, the popular retailer of over 80 brands in the clean beauty market. Tara talks about the importance of research & education when planning your business, how she's found funding over the years, the unconventional decision to launch with a Brick & Mortar shop before an e-commerce site and why you should always start with a Big Idea. Enjoy!
    Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration:
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    • 40 min
    M.Gemi | How to Find Your Customers, Get in Front of Them & Listen to What They've Got to Say

    M.Gemi | How to Find Your Customers, Get in Front of Them & Listen to What They've Got to Say

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Cheryl Kaplan of M.Gemi. Cheryl chats about the benefits of a direct-to-consumer model, finding manufacturers that are true partners & creating a supply chain that allows for scalability. She gives some great insights into the power of pop-up shops & how to choose the best location for them, why it's so important to be constantly analyzing your demand to maximize your inventory position & five big ways she gets customer feedback that massively influences her company's decision making. Enjoy!
    Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration:
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    • 36 min
    AUrate | Defining Your Customer Profile to Succeed in Your Marketing Efforts

    AUrate | Defining Your Customer Profile to Succeed in Your Marketing Efforts

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Sophie Kahn & Bouchra Ezzahraoui, co-founders of AUrate, the fine jewelry brand bringing you the highest quality and the fairest pricing. Sophie & Bouchra talk about how they launched their brand as an omnichannel vehicle from the start, how they've achieved 400% growth over the last year, and why they see Brick & Mortar stores as a cheaper way of acquiring new customers. In all things they do to grow their business, defining and understanding the customer profile is at the center of it all. From direct discussions, reports from stores, social media comments and even focus groups, knowing who their customer is allows them to spend their marketing dollars in the smartest and most effective ways. Enjoy!
    Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration:
    Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind”
    Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio
    Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
85 Ratings

85 Ratings

Jpg112233 ,

Such a WORTHWHILE podcast

Love this podcast so much! Savannah asks such pointed questions that are so helpful for other creative entrepreneurs. She interviews fascinating people and while they may not be in my industry, interior design, there are still so many amazing take-aways! Thank you Savannah!

You ruined ,

Favorite show

This is my favorite podcast to listen to! Hope to see new episodes soon. Very inspiring podcast with great suggestions on books, start up realities, etc.!

Stella31021 ,

Most helpful entrepreneurial podcast out there!!

This is my first time ever posting a podcast review but I’m so glad this one exists I had to share. The discussions that Savannah has with some of the most interesting, tenacious and accomplished female founders and business owners out there are incredibly valuable. She straddles the strategic and tactical sides, so there are super helpful specifics as well as big picture takeaways. I find most business podcasts, while compelling, tend to stay a bit too much in the high level story, and this one digs in to a level that’s extremely helpful for people starting out and tackling some of the same challenges in areas like supply chain, online ad buys, cash flow, working with influencers, etc.

Thanks so much for the time and effort in creating this podcast, it’s very appreciated!!

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