Mistakes That Made Me

Eman Ismail
Mistakes That Made Me

Mistakes That Made Me is the podcast that asks extraordinary business owners to share their biggest business mistake – so you know what NOT to do on your road to success.Join Eman Ismail as she chats to some of the smartest minds in business about how to push through failure and accept it as an important and necessary part of building a business.Because it turns out: your biggest business mistake often leads to your biggest lesson and then your biggest blessing.

  1. 13 ДЕК.

    “Chasing a million-dollar business I didn’t want (and putting revenue before profit)” with Cindy Wagman

    In this episode, I speak to Cindy Wagman – a consultant for nonprofit consultants – about shutting down her $650K a year agency to restart her solo business.  Cindy shares how her vision of success changed over time and why she ultimately decided to close her thriving agency.  She shares insights on defining personal success, making difficult decisions, and integrating values into business operations.  Our convo highlights the importance of creating a life-centric business model and the challenges and rewards of staying true to your goals.   Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast   Links from this episode:   Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quizCheck out Cindy’s websites: https://cindywagman.com/ and https://www.fractionalfundraising.co/ Connect with Cindy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindywagman/  If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1 ч. 10 мин.
  2. 26 НОЯБ.

    [Answering your Qs] Some personal news, a peek inside my calendar, what I outsource/delegate, balancing business & motherhood, email strategy tips & more

    TRIGGER WARNING: mention of pregnancy. In this episode, I'm answering your questions!   I talk about time management, building effective systems for my micro-agency, tips for your email strategy, and more!   And, if you're not following me anywhere else, I also share a big surprise.  Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast Links from this episode: Take my brand new email quiz and find out your perfect newsletter style! >> https://emancopyco.com/quizBeing Boss Podcast — Preparing for maternity leave with Eman Ismail: https://beingboss.club/podcast/preparing-for-maternity-leave-with-eman-ismail  If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco. Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    55 мин.
  3. 12 НОЯБ.

    “Holding myself to neurotypical standards as a neurodivergent entrepreneur” with Martha Barnard-Rae

    (PSA: I’ve got a cold so excuse my voice!) 😆 Martha Barnard-Rae is a TEDx speaker, copywriter, and the CEO of Word Candy. In this episode, we chat about Martha's late diagnosis of ADHD and autism, the challenges of running a business while being neurodivergent, and how she’s adapted the way she does business to suit her individual needs.   Martha opens up about the systemic failings in recognising neurodivergence in women and girls, and the importance of building a business and life tailored to her own requirements.   This episode is a call for empathy, understanding, and making radical changes to better accommodate diverse needs.   Links from the show:   Save $50 on Design Your VIP Week: emancopyco.com/vip-podcast Martha’s website: wordcandy.com.au Martha’s Instagram: @wordcandycomms Martha’s podcast: The One That Works For You Podcast: https://pod.link/1676212620Martha’s TEDx Talk - ADHD in Girls and Women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybk2IzwV6Zg&ab_channel=TEDxTalks  Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast    If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco. Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1 ч. 18 мин.
  4. 24 СЕНТ.

    “I didn't choose a niche for the first 5 years of my business”

    Sonia Thompson is a well-known and well-respected inclusive marketing strategist, consultant, and coach.  She shares her journey of going from feeling completely directionless in her business, to being THE go-to inclusive marketing expert and being regularly featured in publications like Forbes, Inc, and Hubspot. In this episode, we chat about the impact of niching, as well as why even smaller brands and businesses should make the effort to be inclusive in their marketing. 00:00 Introduction 05:02 Meet Sonia 36:54 Sonia's mistake 01:07:36 How this mistake made Sonia 01:20:15 What you can learn from Sonia's experience 01:22:06 Final thoughts Links from the show: Grab Eman’s Nail Your Niche masterclass: https://inkhouse.lpages.co/nail-your-niche/ Check out Sonia’s website: www.inclusionandmarketing.com Join Sonia’s newsletter: www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter Listen to the Inclusion & Marketing Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/6vXcKyF_  Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast  If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco. Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1 ч. 27 мин.
  5. 11 СЕНТ.

    “I let my fear of rejection hold me & my business back”. (Enter: The Rejection Challenge)

    In this episode, I’m speaking to Liz Mosley, a graphic designer and podcast host. We chat about Liz’s journey of overcoming the fear of rejection. Liz shares her unique strategy of seeking 100 rejections to build resilience, and why embracing rejection can be a growth catalyst.  Listen for an inspiring conversation about transforming setbacks into growth and success. Links from the show: Liz Mosley’s website: https://www.lizmosley.net/ Liz Mosley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizmmosley A freebie Trello template for people to track their rejections: https://lizmosley.myflodesk.com/rejection-template  The maker’s of Liz’s podcast website: https://studiocotton.co.uk/Get your Atomicon 2025 tickes: https://atomic.site/atomicon/?aap=528  Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast  If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco. Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1 ч. 24 мин.
  6. 30 АВГ.

    Building my email (micro) agency 🥳 Come behind the scenes with me!

    It’s finally here! Eman Copy Co., the email micro-agency I’ve been building for six months, has finally launched.  In this episode, I share the how, why, and who of it all, and I also dish on the total costs.  You’ll get my thoughts on going from a solo entrepreneur to a team leader, the building process, the challenges, and what I hope to gain from it all. Check out the new emancopyco.com for more information on me, my team, and how to work with us.   00:00 Introduction 08:37 What's changing 17:20 What's not changing 18:07 Why change my business model 22:29 The team 29:58 What goes into building a micro agency 45:20 What I'm most excited about 48:02 Challenges 51:02 What all of this cost 58:13 Your questions, answered 01:14:41 A call to action If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco Oh, and here’s a link to the people I mentioned in this episode: Krista Walsh Copywriting: https://kristawalshcopywriter.com/  Mikka Cruz (web designer): https://studioelias.com/  Modestly Maha (personal stylist): https://www.instagram.com/modestlymaha/  Natalie Gates (brand voice and messaging guide creator): https://www.nataliegates.ca/  My assistant, Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/worksmartkindagal/  Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1 ч. 18 мин.
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Mistakes That Made Me is the podcast that asks extraordinary business owners to share their biggest business mistake – so you know what NOT to do on your road to success.Join Eman Ismail as she chats to some of the smartest minds in business about how to push through failure and accept it as an important and necessary part of building a business.Because it turns out: your biggest business mistake often leads to your biggest lesson and then your biggest blessing.

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