Fruitful Entrepreneurship

17: Creating Valuable Content Your Audience Wants and Needs!

June 15th, 2021  |  29 mins 33 secs

business advice, content creation, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship

If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur and have a desire to serve your audience, but aren’t always sure if your content is what they want to hear, then this episode is for you!
 
Here’s the episode at a glance:

Sometimes you need to produce content that your ICA NEEDS to hear, not what they want
Learn 3 effective ways to do market research on your ICA’s pain points
Create business content categories to make batching your content easier
Don’t get hung up on the vanity metrics of social media!

 

Episode 8: Quit Playing Small in Your Business & Life

April 20th, 2021  |  30 mins 5 secs

business owner, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship

This episode is speaking to the heart of the female entrepreneur who has an overwhelming desire to succeed but isn’t treating herself like a serious business owner. Ashlynn and Lindsay provide practical strategies for putting the right systems in place to kick imposter syndrome to the curb, and also walk you through the essential mindset shifts that will uplevel your business from “hobby project” and “just a little side gig” to thriving success.
 
They discuss setting specific and measurable goals, scheduling your business hours into your calendar, separating personal and business finances, putting contracts in place, investing in yourself and your business, knowing when to turn business away and more! Plus a few embarrassing stories from their past and things they wish they’d done differently.

Episode 9: Five Healthy Habits to Avoid Burnout

April 13th, 2021  |  34 mins 59 secs

business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, female owned business

As business owners chasing our dreams we often possess an amazing combination of dedication, work ethic, passion and excitement. While those are all qualities that lead to success, they can also lead to burnout as we fall into the trap of working off of heart & hustle at the expense of our health. Ashlynn and Lindsay take us through five healthy habits that will not only improve your immediate productivity, but will help you create sustainability and give your business the longevity you desire. They share best practices for restorative sleep, mental self-care, balancing blood sugar for improved focus and energy, exercise, and some surprising insight into how caffeine may be doing more harm than good.

7: How to Use Weekly Success Planning to Maintain Balance and Increase Productivity: with Jenny Stemmerman

April 6th, 2021  |  26 mins

entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, productivity

Ashlynn and Lindsay welcome their first guest on the podcast! Jenny Stemmerman is the Founder of Your Life Rocks, a resource-based company for working Christian moms looking to create more balance in their lives. They talk about how to increase productivity throughout the week by defining your purpose, adjusting your mindset, and building the right types of routines. Jenny teaches us where to start with Weekly Success Planning, how to make it a habit that sticks, and provides practical strategies for multi-tasking and delegating. Make sure to download her free Weekly Success Planning Course!

5: Six “Must Do’s” for all Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

March 24th, 2021  |  48 mins 26 secs

business, business strategy, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship

Grab a pen and paper for this episode because it’s packed with actionable tips and steps you need to cross off in order to grow your business! Ashlynn and Lindsay dive deep into social media do’s and don’ts, including how to work with the Instagram algorithm. They coach you on why having an email list is a non-negotiable and how to get started growing yours quickly. Is lack of clear messaging holding you back from connecting with your ideal clients? Listen closely to hone in on who exactly you are speaking to with your copy. Lindsay talks about her experience working with a branding coach and some simple ways you can up-level your brand without making a huge investment and Ashlynn speaks on the importance of community and where to find one or create it yourself. You’ll also learn how to utilize collaboration and supporting others to not only grow your business but attract support back your way.

3: Our Top 3 Lifestyle Hacks for Ultimate Organization

March 10th, 2021  |  33 mins 2 secs

entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurs, productivity, women in business

"As entrepreneurs, your plate is full! Time is our most precious commodity and maximizing time at home is key as well as staying organized and efficient. After all, time spent being disorganized is wasted time. Ashlynn and Lindsay want you to work smarter, not harder. This podcast episode highlights their top 3 lifestyle hacks for ultimate organization. They cover: - Weekly planning sessions w/ a family calendar and how this can work with an electronic or paper system, how and when to use this calendar, and creating margin to set realistic expectations. - Creating the perfect morning routine for you, what to do during this time, and what NOT to do at the start of your day. - How meal planning is the ULTIMATE time and energy saver with Lindsay’s best tips and tricks for creating a meal planning system that works for you. Grab Lindsay’s free 7-day meal plan + shopping list here: https://www.lindsayliveswell.com/freemealplan Check out Lindsay’s meal planning course here: https://lindsayliveswell.lpages.co/meal-plan-mastery/"

1: Five Steps to Finding Your Focus as an Entrepreneur

February 24th, 2021  |  31 mins 46 secs

business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, female owned business

If you've been an entrepreneur for longer than a minute, you know sometimes it's easy to lose focus and get disorganized. When you're in a state of disarray, it's nice to have a friend who can pull you through with simple steps to center yourself. So in today's episode, Ashlynn and Lindsay want to be that friend! They dive deep into 5 steps to find your focus as an entrepreneur. By the end, you'll have actionable strategies you can implement anytime you feel the need to refocus.