Big Fun, Small Business: An audio sketchbook for building a business that feels good

Deanna Seymour | Graphic Designer + Community Founder

Humans evolve. Ideas change. And honestly, how is a creative human supposed to stick to one podcast idea for half a decade and a ton of episodes? I have no idea. That’s why Big Fun, Small Business is an audio sketchbook of all the things I’ve explored since starting back in 2020. It’s a collection of ideas, rants, pep talks, tips, and a very real evolution of what it looks like to build a business when your values are rooted in experimentation, creativity, and being true to yourself. Some episodes might have old ads to products I tried that don’t exist anymore. But for someone who started with a podcast called Imperfect Party, I say eff it.  This audio sketchbook celebrates the mistakes, the pivots, the tears. It’s a journey, and kind of a wild ride. Because no matter what a well oiled sales page tells you, running a business is hard, but it can also be a lot of fun. If you hear something you want to chat about, I’d genuinely love to hear from you. You can email me anytime at deannaseymour.com. And if you want to hang out beyond the podcast, you’re welcome to join my free community, The Playhouse, at jointheplayhouse.com. Happy listening! 🎉💖

  1. Oct 23

    Playhouse Mashup: Permission Granted

    This is a lil' compilation of what we called 5 Minute Masterclasses or 5 Minute Hot Takes inside The Playhouse when I first started it. Five bite-sized lessons you can use today. In this Mashup, members of The Playhouse share their best quick tips for running a business and a life on your own terms. In this episode: Suzanne Culberg shares a simple piece of paper trick for setting boundaries without feeling like a horrible person.Leah Carey explains why struggling with intimacy doesn't mean you're broken, and why you're allowed to be your own first priority.Katherine Danesi walks through how to price your services for profitability, with a top-down formula that starts with the income you want.Kirsten Gollier shares simple tips for writing blogs that both readers and Google love, including how to show you're the real deal.Kayce Hodos shares her "Come On In and Have a Seat" method for managing mom guilt, with a big reminder that it's about practice, not perfection.Learn more about these brilliant business owners here: Leah Carey: leahcarey.com Katherine Danesi: katherinedanesi.com Kirsten Gollier: intertwinedseo.com Kayce Hodos: kaycehodos.com Suzanne Culberg 🎄 We'd love for you to join us at the Playhouse Christmas Party! jointheplayhouse.com/christmas-party 📲 Grab the FREE Static 9 Grid Planner: jointheplayhouse.com/freeasy-static-9-grid-planner 🙅‍♀️ Grab the FREE Anti-Elevator Pitch Guide: jointheplayhouse.com/anti-elevator-pitch 🏠 Check out The Playhouse: A space for cool humans who happen to have businesses at jointheplayhouse.com

    Playhouse Mashup: Permission Granted
  2. Oct 16

    Playhouse Mashup: Make It Easy

    This is a lil' compilation of what we called 5 Minute Masterclasses or 5 Minute Hot Takes inside The Playhouse when I first started it. Five bite-sized lessons you can use today. In this Mashup, members of The Playhouse share simple ways to make your business, your message, and your days a little easier. In this episode: Rene Morozowich shares three ways to make your website easy to find, easy to read, and easy to understand.Jess Lloyd explains how to spot energy leaks and shares quick fixes to stop feeling drained by your business.Lynn Quinn makes the case for speaking from the "I perspective" and why it keeps your message personal and unique.Sheila Williams shares five simple habit shifts for overcoming overwhelm, one small step at a time.Sheila Streetman explains why your brand isn't too unique, it's just inconsistent, and how to fix it.Learn more about these brilliant business owners here: Rene Morozowich: renemorozowich.com Jess Lloyd: jesslloyd.com Lynn Quinn: zoalq.com Sheila Williams: sheilawilliamscoaching.com Sheila Streetman: sheilastreetman.com Links mentioned by Rene: https://www.figma.com/color-contrast-checker/ https://responsively.app/ 🎄 We'd love for you to join us at the Playhouse Christmas Party! jointheplayhouse.com/christmas-party 📲 Grab the FREE Static 9 Grid Planner: jointheplayhouse.com/freeasy-static-9-grid-planner 🙅‍♀️ Grab the FREE Anti-Elevator Pitch Guide: jointheplayhouse.com/anti-elevator-pitch 🏠 Check out The Playhouse: A space for cool humans who happen to have businesses at jointheplayhouse.com

    Playhouse Mashup: Make It Easy
  3. Oct 9

    Playhouse Mashup: Build It Around You

    This is a lil' compilation of what we called 5 Minute Masterclasses or 5 Minute Hot Takes inside The Playhouse when I first started it. Five bite-sized lessons you can use today. In this Mashup, members of The Playhouse share how to build systems, support, and stories around the way you actually work. In this episode: Casey Jourdan explains why the burnout cycle keeps happening for ADHD brains and shares two strategies for building a business that works with yours.Emily Turo shares when to hire a virtual assistant, what to hand off, and how to build a great partnership.Nicole Neer shows how to use AI to repurpose your content and simplify social media, without losing your voice.Reme Mancera teaches how to use your personal brand story, and your "story connectors," before, during, and after a podcast interview.Jacki Hayes shares how to build client onboarding systems by starting with one question: how do I want my clients to feel?Learn more about these brilliant business owners here: Casey Jourdan: caseyjourdan.com Emily Turo: humanva.com Nicole Neer: bloomadminservices.com Reme Mancera: rememancera.com Jacki Hayes: jackihayes.co 🎄 We'd love for you to join us at the Playhouse Christmas Party! jointheplayhouse.com/christmas-party 🙅‍♀️ Grab the FREE Anti-Elevator Pitch Guide: jointheplayhouse.com/anti-elevator-pitch 🏠 Check out The Playhouse: A space for cool humans who happen to have businesses at jointheplayhouse.com

    Playhouse Mashup: Build It Around You
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Humans evolve. Ideas change. And honestly, how is a creative human supposed to stick to one podcast idea for half a decade and a ton of episodes? I have no idea. That’s why Big Fun, Small Business is an audio sketchbook of all the things I’ve explored since starting back in 2020. It’s a collection of ideas, rants, pep talks, tips, and a very real evolution of what it looks like to build a business when your values are rooted in experimentation, creativity, and being true to yourself. Some episodes might have old ads to products I tried that don’t exist anymore. But for someone who started with a podcast called Imperfect Party, I say eff it.  This audio sketchbook celebrates the mistakes, the pivots, the tears. It’s a journey, and kind of a wild ride. Because no matter what a well oiled sales page tells you, running a business is hard, but it can also be a lot of fun. If you hear something you want to chat about, I’d genuinely love to hear from you. You can email me anytime at deannaseymour.com. And if you want to hang out beyond the podcast, you’re welcome to join my free community, The Playhouse, at jointheplayhouse.com. Happy listening! 🎉💖