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Welcome to Strategy for Creatives: Business minus the bullshit. Whether you're new in business or finding yourself in a season of change, get ready to build a strategy, create an action plan, and crush those goals. I’m Sasha, host of strategy for creatives, and I help female-led businesses grow their brands in authentic, measurable, and meaningful ways without the stress! There’s no sugar-coating over here. I’m serving up real tips and actionable steps you can take to help uplevel your business. Join me every other Tuesday as I share business strategy lessons that will help you get organized, get off the path to burnout, and grow your brand like a boss.

Strategy for Creatives: Business Minus the B******t Sasha | Business Strategist for Creative Women

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Welcome to Strategy for Creatives: Business minus the bullshit. Whether you're new in business or finding yourself in a season of change, get ready to build a strategy, create an action plan, and crush those goals. I’m Sasha, host of strategy for creatives, and I help female-led businesses grow their brands in authentic, measurable, and meaningful ways without the stress! There’s no sugar-coating over here. I’m serving up real tips and actionable steps you can take to help uplevel your business. Join me every other Tuesday as I share business strategy lessons that will help you get organized, get off the path to burnout, and grow your brand like a boss.

    Transformative Sales Strategies: The Power of Personal Connection

    Transformative Sales Strategies: The Power of Personal Connection

    In this engaging episode of "Strategy for Creatives: Business Minus the B******t," I welcomed Kathy Walterhouse, one of the Top 20 Business Coaches to watch by Disrupter Magazine with an impressive track record in corporate sales.
    During our candid conversation, Kathy discusses the critical importance of reframing the sales process. She dives into her experiences and shares strategies for moving from conventional, transactional sales methods to a more customer-centric, relationship-oriented approach.
    Kathy underscores the importance of understanding your target audience and knowing your ideal client inside and out. She illuminates the nuanced ways that this knowledge can impact the trajectory of your business.
    We also discussed the paradigm shift of viewing sales not just as transactions, but as partnerships. Kathy provides practical tips on approaching potential clients with a partnership mindset and fostering long-term relationships that bring sustained growth and success.
    Whether you're struggling with sales, seeking ways to connect more authentically with your clients, or looking for innovative strategies to elevate your business, this episode promises to deliver a fresh perspective.

    Download  The Ultimate Sales Starter Guide at www.theprofessionalrulebreaker.com/ultimate

    Learn more about The Strategic CEO Accelerator Program and get a free Strategy Session to gain clarity, confidence, and consistency in your business at www.strategybysasha.com/strategicaccelrator

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    • 37 min
    Artistry in Entrepreneurship: Building a Creative Business

    Artistry in Entrepreneurship: Building a Creative Business

    In this enlightening episode of the "Strategy for Creatives: Business Minus the B******t" podcast, I welcomed a special guest - Jessica Conoley. A writer, coach, speaker, and founder of The Creative’s Apprentice, Jessica brings a unique perspective to the intersection of creativity and business.

    Dive deep with us as we unravel the mystery behind energy management in our business lives. Jessica shares her wisdom about recognizing which tasks in your business are energy-generating, energy-neutral, and energy-draining. Learn how to realign your daily routine to optimize productivity without sacrificing your creative passion.

    Jessica also sheds light on the process of building a business in the creative field. If you're a creative professional grappling with the nuances of entrepreneurship, or an entrepreneur seeking ways to inject more creativity into your ventures, this discussion promises to provide valuable insights.

    Finally, we discuss how to carve out a space for creativity within your business framework. Jessica shares her best tip to foster a creative environment, nurturing both business growth and personal development.

    Whether you're a seasoned business owner in the creative sector, an artist turned entrepreneur, or simply a creative soul curious about business strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice and insightful conversation.

    Book a free one-on-one coaching session with Jessica to experience her coaching style and have a transformative breakthrough at jessicaconoley.com/coaching/

    Learn more about The Strategic CEO Accelerator Program and get a free Strategy Session to gain clarity, confidence, and consistency in your business at www.strategybysasha.com/strategicaccelrator

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    • 33 min
    Creating a Homepage that Converts

    Creating a Homepage that Converts

    Your homepage is your virtual storefront, and its ability to capture attention and drive conversions is critical to your success. In this episode, I'm diving into the art of creating a homepage that converts and offering insights and actionable strategies to help you maximize your website's potential.
    There's a lot to cover in this episode! I'm discussing effective methods for identifying your audience's pain points and needs, allowing you to craft messaging that resonates with them on a deep level. You'll learn how to speak their language, solve their problems, and showcase the unique value you bring to the table.

    Design plays a crucial role in capturing and engaging visitors so I'm delving into the key elements of a high-converting homepage, including the hero section, value proposition, social proof, and compelling calls to action.

    And let's not forget about SEO. I'll guide you through choosing the right keywords, optimizing meta descriptions and title tags, and creating valuable content that improves your website's search engine rankings.
    Tune in and unlock the secrets to crafting a high-converting homepage that showcases your unique value proposition and fuels your business growth. Get ready to optimize, captivate, and convert like never before!

    Learn more about The Strategic CEO Accelerator Program and get a free Strategy Session to gain clarity, confidence, and consistency in your business at www.strategybysasha.com/strategicaccelrator

    Go to https://betterhelp.com/strategy for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help.      
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    • 40 min
    Boosting Your Business with Book Writing

    Boosting Your Business with Book Writing

    According to a survey by the Content Marketing Institute, 81% of business-to-business (B2B) marketers in North America use eBooks as a content marketing tactic. This suggests that eBooks are becoming increasingly popular among businesses as a way to connect with their audience and establish thought leadership. Have you ever thought about writing a book for your business? I'll be honest and say I sure didn't before this episode!

    In this episode, I'm talking to Megs Thompson, a professional work-twerker, intuitive writing coach, ghostwriter, author, and publisher based in the heart of Montana, about book writing for business. We delve into why more people are writing books related to their business, and how it can be an effective way to pre-qualify potential clients, connect with your audience, and establish yourself as an authority in your field.

    Through her businesses, megswrites & in omnia paratus publishing, Megs coaches & supports other creative, trend-setting, woo-believing badasses through the process of confidently sharing their message, story, expertise & unique brand of magic, without migraines, sleepless nights, or court-ordered anger management, to solidify their author-ity & blast their businesses to the next level with professionally written & published books. Visit her website at www.megswrites.com to check out her services as well as some great self-paced online courses she created to help write & publish your own books to blast your business and brand to the next level with ease.

    Learn more about The Strategic CEO Accelerator Program and get a free Strategy Session to gain clarity, confidence, and consistency in your business at www.strategybysasha.com/strategicaccelrator

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    • 31 min
    The Business Owner's Guide to Copy Editing vs. Copywriting

    The Business Owner's Guide to Copy Editing vs. Copywriting

    Did you know that there's a difference between a copywriter and a copy editor? In this episode, I had a conversation with Jasmine "Jae Herman", a strategic brand and marketing consultant and a copy editor with over 20 years of digital marketing experience. We talked about the difference between a copywriter and a copy editor and how a copy editor can add value to your business.

    Jasmine "Jae" Hermann has helped hundreds of small businesses, authors, entertainers, and nonprofit organizations create engaging content in blogs, marketing campaigns, books, and podcasts. She is passionate about environmental sustainability and helping creative professionals share engaging (and grammatically sound) content. Jae is proud of her work with B is for Black Brilliance, Ford Foundation, and PBS Kids and features in Block (formerly Square), Forbes, and Fast Company. When she's not working, you can find Jae watching sci-fi action movies, playing Scrabble™ with her boo, or solving NYT Wordle puzzles.

    Visit Jae's website at  www.bosscopyediting.com and learn more about the difference between copywriters and editors in her blog post "How to Differentiate Between Copywriters, Content Writers, & Copy Editors". 
    Get her FREE writing hacks guide: Top 10 Writing Hacks Editors Wish You Knew (But Won't Tell You) here.

    Learn more about The Strategic CEO Accelerator Program and get a free Strategy Session to gain clarity, confidence, and consistency in your business at www.strategybysasha.com/strategicaccelrator

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    • 31 min
    Mastering Client Onboarding: Keys to Seamless Satisfaction and Retention

    Mastering Client Onboarding: Keys to Seamless Satisfaction and Retention

    The way that you onboard clients into your business can dramatically change how they experience working with you. In this episode, I'm exploring the critical topic of client onboarding and how it can make or break your business. I delve into the key elements of effective client onboarding, including understanding client needs and goals, clear communication and expectations, timely delivery of services, setting up feedback loops, and building strong relationships and trust. I also discuss how to create a seamless onboarding process by mapping the client journey, developing onboarding materials and tools, leveraging technology, training and empowering staff, and measuring success. And I'm even dishing out best practices for ensuring client satisfaction and retention. After listening to this episode, you'll have actionable insights to improve your client onboarding process and ensure that your clients have a positive experience that keeps them coming back for more.

    Learn more about The Strategic CEO Accelerator Program and get a free Strategy Session to gain clarity, confidence, and consistency in your business at www.strategybysasha.com/strategicaccelrator

    Go to https://betterhelp.com/strategy for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help.     
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    • 31 min

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12 Ratings

jconoley writes ,

Engaging, insightful, & educational

I love Sasha’s range of guests and admire her ability to bring out impactful information in every episode.

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Great convo!

Wonderful conversation. Sasha asks the right questions so that you can bring amazing info to her listeners.

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Smart, thoughtful, fun

Wonderful podcast! Definitely worth a listen.

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