Brands that Book with Davey & Krista Jones

Episode 255 - How to Work Less, Make More, and Build a Scalable Service Based Business

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brands that Book Show, Davey sits down with Joe Sanok, author of Thursdays Are the New Friday and host of the Practice of the P...

Episode 254 - Maintaining a Successful YouTube Channel

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Brands that Book Show, we sit down with content creator and educator LaShonda Brown for an honest, inspiring, and wildly practi...

Episode 253 - How to Sell on Instagram

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram is more than just pretty pictures—it's a powerful sales tool when used with intention. In this episode of the Brands that Book Show, Krist...

Episode 252 - How to Craft Your Unique Teaching Style

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm chatting with my friend Laylee, about becoming an educator, and how to actually build authority as an educator. Laylee shares ...

Episode 251 - Finding Your Signature Style

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Genna Blackburn about finding your signature style. Whether you're a designer, artist or any kind of creative, I...

Episode 250 - How to Start a Podcast in 2025

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's interview is with podcast expert, Jacob Bozarth, and when I say podcast expert, I mean it. We're chatting about what makes a podcast successfu...

Episode 249 - The Importance of Building Connections

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Dr Miriam Kirmayer about the importance of building connections. Miriam is a clinical psychologist, friendship e...

Episode 248 - Working Well with Your Spouse

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We originally posted a blog on this topic back in 2017, but since having kids, our rhythms look a lot different. Today we're chatting about tips for i...

Episode 247 - How to Set up Your Business for Financial Success in 2025

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If organizing your business finances is on your to do list for the year, today’s episode is for you. I’m chatting with money expert, Shanna Skidmo...

Episode 246 - Bringing Your Spouse on Full-Time

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's conversation was inspired by an Instagram Live we recently did with Sophie Amelia Designs to chat about working together as spouses. We're bre...

Episode 245 - How to Use Online Quizzes to Grow Your Business

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Online quizzes are one of the most effective ways to generate leads on your website. I'm sure you've taken one or at least seen one, probably in the p...

Episode 244 - How to Survive a Business Downturn

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Susie Bulloch of Hey Grill Hey, my absolute favorite for grilling, BBQing, smoking website. This is an interview I recorded while at ...

Episode 243 - Don't Let these Non-Verbal Cues Prevent You from Booking

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you communicating silent cues on your website that deter potential clients from hitting that ‘Inquire’ or ‘Purchase’ button? In this episo...

Episode 242 - The Secret to Doubling Your Business

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a conversation you won't want to miss, with Bonnie Christine, as we chat about what it looked like to double her business, and what she's focu...

Episode 241 - Launching an Online Course / Digital Product

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get to chat with Dolly DeLong. Our conversation navigates the heart of what you really need to launch a successful digital product a...

Episode 240 - The Importance of Copy that Sells

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where a new AI tool seems to be popping up every day, copy and the ability to sell and tell stories that connect are becoming all the more ...

Episode 239 - How to Homeschool as a Business Owner

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m chatting with Julie, of A Gentle Feast, about managing a business while homeschooling your kids.Links and resources can be found in the show not...

Episode 238 - Tips for Fighting Discouragement

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited about today’s episode with artist Valerie McKeehan. We’re diving into overcoming discouragement. I used to think discouragement was ...

Episode 237 - 5 Ways to Incorporate Social Proof 

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re sharing five ways to weave social proof throughout your website. Incorporate these, and you’ll be well on your way to highe...

Episode 236 - What You Actually Need to Launch an Online Course

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If launching an online course is on your list of goals, the following episode is for you.Would you rather watch a video? Links, resources and the full...

Episode 235 - 10 Steps to Migrating Website Platforms

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we launched a brand new website. This project has been months in the making, and finally seeing it live feels like we can check off one of ...

Episode 234 - Showit vs Elementor

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re covering the differences between Showit and Elementor; both of which are website building platforms that we use actively, rea...

Episode 233 - Tips for a Well-Crafted Timeline

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Nata Salvatori, founder and CEO of Timeline Pro and multiple photography businesses. Today she joins us to chat all about timelines a...

Episode 232 - What You Can Learn from a Business Survey (+ How to Run One)

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to run a business survey? Listen in to learn why we surveyed our audience, what we learned, and how we’re using the results.Would you rather wa...

Episode 231 - How to Choose and License Typefaces (Fonts) with Jen Wagner

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with type designer Jen Wagner.Jen is one of the most talented type designers around and not only do we use one of...

Episode 230 - How Specialization Leads to Business Success

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm chatting with equine photographer, Kirstie Jones.We're diving into the benefits of choosing a niche and creating a profitable and sustainabl...

Episode 229 - Increasing Bookings in a Shifting Industry

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is my neighbor and friend, farmer and wedding venue owner, Buddy Powers. Buddy and his wife Jill own a regenerative farm and weddin...

Episode 228 - Saying "Yes" and Doing Things Scared

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're chatting with artist, Stephanie Gaffney, about saying yes and doing things scared. Stephanie's boldness and jumping into her business abso...

Episode 227 - Image Curation

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we have Élevae Visuals Founder Shay Cochrane. This is actually Shay’s second time on our podcast and her husband Graham has also jo...

Episode 226 - Getting Started with Pinterest Ads

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I’m chatting with Erin Harding of Simple Pin Media. We recently worked with Erin to up our own Pinterest ad game (aka - we had ...

Episode 225 - Creating Valuable Art that Sells

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is painter and artist mentor Emily Jeffords. I’ve owned a few of Emily’s prints for years and it was a huge honor to chat with her...

Episode 224 - Shifts in the Wedding Industry

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Sheils, co-founder of the popular CRM, Rock Paper Coin, joins Davey on the podcast today for a wide-ranging interview. Any service-based bus...

Episode 223 - How to Find an Audience for Your Online Course

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by Chad Campbell of Teach Well Online. Chad and his wife Becca Campbell are good friends and frequent guests on our podcast. Yo...

Episode 222 - How to Use Products to Avoid Burnout

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by photographer and business coach Christa Rene. We’re diving into ways you can avoid burnout as a service provider by adding pro...

Episode 221 - Building a Community Around Your Business

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Daniel Shear, co-founder of Season's Yield, a bakery here in the Shenandoah Valley. We're chatting about how he and his wife built th...

Episode 220 - 9 Common Homepage Mistakes to Avoid

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What goes into a high converting homepage? We try to answer that question in this episode of brands that book. If you're looking for more homepage con...

Episode 219 - How to Build and Sell Showit Websites

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lately we’ve been receiving a lot of questions about designing and selling Showit templates, so I roped Krista into doing a quick, 20 minute, q+a st...

Episode 218 - How to Utilize an Integrator for a Successful Launch

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features Kat Schmoyer, founder of KS Agency, an agency that provides innovative services for businesses that want to create, launch an...

Episode 217 - How to Choose the Perfect Colors for your Brand

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we're joined by our good friend and fellow Davey + Krista designer, Sara Metzger. Sara has been on the team for nearly 5 years an...

Episode 216 - Top Pinterest Marketing Trends for 2024

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're chatting with Pinterest expert, Kate of KH Social, about all things Pinterest 2024. We talk about current best practices, how to use Pinterest t...

Episode 215 - How to Launch a Million $ Business in 48 hrs

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss his recent book launch, Million Dollar Weekend: How to Launch a 7-figure Business in 48 Hours. We jump into how to create ...

Episode 214 - How to Grow a YouTube Channel to over 100k Subscribers

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode features Sam Reid, host of a YouTube channel, The Studio Revue. I met Sam a few years ago because we both live in the same area....

Episode 213 - Power Partners - Is this the key to growing a business?

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode features marketer Jennifer Staats of Staats Solutions. Jennifer and her team manage the marketing for realtors and brokerages acro...

Episode 211 - How to Increase Your Website's Conversion Rate

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a little bit of a different format as we've done in the past. We published a blog post about increasing your website's conversion rate and are...

Episode 210 - Website Metrics to Track in 2024

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the most important website metrics to track?  It's a good question that we were recently asked. I wrote a blogpost about it but wasn't a...

Episode 209 - How to Shift Your Mindset

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout our business we've always made it a point to invest in education, whether it be through courses, mentors or coaches, we've always valued le...

Episode 208 - How to Create a Website Launch Marketing Plan

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Krista and I are chatting about how to put together a marketing plan for your next website launch. Winter is coming and we've foun...

Episode 207 - Exactly What I Would Do If I Restarted My Wedding Business Today

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some of you might not know this but back in the day, Krista and I ran a wedding photography business together. In today's episode, we cover the 5 thin...

Episode 206 - How to Elevate Your Brand

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot to think about when it comes to running a small business. Especially if you want to stand out.There's a delicate balance business owners...

Episode 205 - Productivity + Energy Hacks We're Loving Right Now

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We took a little break this summer from producing content. As some of you might know Krista got surgery in the middle of the summer, so some of that b...

Episode 204 - How to Create a Discovery Call Process

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are chatting through our process for discovery calls, what we do before the call to prepare, what sorts of questions we ask during the call a...

Episode 203 - How to Create a Brand Guidelines

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are brand guidelines, why should businesses have brand guidelines and how you can create a brand guide for your business, that's what we're cover...

Episode 202 - How to Make Instagram Work for Your Business

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christi-An Bowler of Cab's Insta Academy joins me for a converstation about building your business with Instagram. I am really excited to share this e...

Episode 201 - How to Sell without Being Sleazy

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Macy breaks down a number of myths around sales like "adding value will make people want to buy from you" or "you can just share your...

Episode 200 - The Fine Print: What You Need to Know About Your Contracts

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are chatting all things contracts with lawyer Kunbi Odubogun, founder of Legally Set. Kunbi shares tips for evaluating your contract, what cl...

Episode 199 - How to Make AI Work for Your Business

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're diving into ChatGPT, how you can use it for your business, and how to get the most out of it. Seems like everyday I run across new ways to...

Episode 198 - How to Make Marketing a Habit

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tayler Cusick Hollman, copywriter and co-founder of Enji, is on the podcast today to chat about how to make marketing a habit.⁠⁠Tayler runs multip...

Episode 197 - How to Use Instagram Reels to Market Your Business

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram Reels expert, Corrin Jaskinski, joins me on the podcast today to discuss how to get started with Instagram Reels. Corrin grew her following ...

Episode 196 - How to Write an Email Welcome Sequence that Sells

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By using a targeted series of emails, businesses can turn new subscribers who are only vaguely familiar with the brand into loyal customers or clients...

Episode 195 - How to Get Your First 1000 Email Subscribers!

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We cover simple ideas for lead generation, what makes a good lead magnet, and how to actually get people signed up for your list. It's easier than you...

NEW DESIGNS: quick announcement

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friends, a few quick announcements: Our Spring into Summer Sale is happening in the shop right now, this week only. And it includes our brand new...

Episode 194 - Building Relationships as Your Business Superpower

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships and content are key when it comes to running a successful business and if you've listened to this podcast, it's something you've heard u...

Episode 193 - How to Write a Marketing Hook

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've been taking a hard look these past few months at how we share content, especially across social media. Basically, we weren't thrilled with the a...

Episode 192 - 11 Ways to Make Copy More Persuasive

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a marketer, a business owner, or a content creator, persuasive copywriting is key to standing out and compelling readers to take action...

Episode 191 - Why Bad Grammar is Costing You Business

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Copywriter Sarah Klongerbo joins me on the podcast today, to discuss why bad grammar is costing you business and what you can do to easily fix it. I g...

Episode 190 - Working Together as a Husband & Wife Team

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Working with a spouse can be a huge blessing. There’s freedom and flexibility, and it’s often fun working together. Krista and I have really enjoy...

Episode 189 - How to Recession Proof Your Business

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before recording Part 2 of the Marketing Quick Start Episode, we heard from a business owner that the current economic climate has been hurting their ...

Episode 188 - How to Show Up in Your Business

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Action creates clarity. The more action you take the clearer things become. If you take anything out of our time together, I want you to take that se...

Episode 187 - The Marketing Quickstart Guide pt 2

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast is part 2 of The Marketing Quickstart Episode. In part 1 which was episode 185, we answered a question from a listener who asked,...

Episode 186 - How to Rewire Your Mind for 6-and-7-Figure Success (w/ Brad Bizjack)

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is business mindset coach, Brad Bizjack, and we are discussing how to rewire your brain for 6-and-7-Figure Success. For a long time I've...

Episode 185 - The Marketing Quickstart Guide

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Krista joins me for today's episode to discuss a question we recently received from a listener. In summary it was something like, "where should somewh...

Episode 184 - 4 Tips for Higher Converting Copy (w/ Jess Jordana)

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is copywriter, Jessica Jordana, and she's here to share her thoughts on artificial intelligence and what she things it means for busines...

Episode 183 - Understanding Your Ideal Clients (w/ Sam Jacobson)

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is sales and copywriting expert, Sam Jacobson, who is helping us dive into understanding our ideal clients and how that understanding ca...

Episode 182 - Create a Stellar Ad Campaign on any Platform

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm sharing what I think are the principals for creating a stellar ad campaign on any platform. This is from the outline of a prese...

Episode 181 - Rank a Page on Google

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm sharing an overview of what our process looks like for creating a piece of content that ranks on Google for a keyword that we'r...

Episode 180 - Will this tool change SEO + marketing forever?

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably seen it in the news...You've probably seen the ads for related products...Who knows—you may already use tools that utilize artificia...

Episode 179: Organizing Personal Finances (w/ Shanna Skidmore)

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shanna Skidmore joins me on the podcast to chat about her system for organizing personal finances and what business numbers you should be reviewing at...

Episode 178: How to Create Effective Email Sequences (w/ Abbi Perets)

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is copywriter Abbi Perets of Successful Freelance Mom and we’re chatting about how to create effective email sequences. I was recent...

Episode 177: How to Cut Through the Noise in 2023 (w/ Ashlyn Carter)

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is copywriter Ashlyn Carter. Long time listeners of Brands that Book will remember that Ashlyn was one of the very first guests of the...

Episode 176: 3 Activities to Complete at Your Year End Review Meeting

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Krista and I are sharing three activities that we will doing together during our year-end review and planning meeting. While these activities ar...

Episode 175: The Two Step Formula for a Powerful Marketing Plan

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Krista joins me on the podcast today to chat about what I think are the ONLY TWO STEPS of effective marketing. Yes, I believe effective marketing only...

Episode 174: How to Create a Marketing Plan like a CMO

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a content marketing strategy? Do you create content at all? In this episode, Davey and Krista discuss how to put together a content market...

Episode 173: The Simple Formula for a HIGH CONVERTING Freebie

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've either created or reviewed HUNDREDS of freebie lead generation offers, and we've identified four characteristics of a high converting lead gener...

Episode 172: Hacks to Maximize Productivity

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get more done in less time? Before I say anything else, hear me when I say this:I don’t think life is about being as productive as you ...

Episode 171: The Most Important Skill for High Performers

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find It Quickly (in the episode): 0:00 Intro 2:45 Pursue Whole clients 3:30 Transitioning your professional life to focus on your personal li...

Episode 170: How to Focus on What Matters in Your Business

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find It Quickly Here (in the episode): 0:00 Intro 1:55 How to organize planning for summer 4:50 How Greenhouse Coaching started 8:00 From en...

Episode 169: 5 Website Optimizations for Local Businesses

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find it Quickly Here (In the Episode): 0:00 Intro 2:30 Website consultations 3:15 What your website can do vs what you need it to do 4:34 5 t...

Episode 165: How to Get People Talking About Your Business: A Guide to User Generated Content

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find it Quickly (In the Episode): 0:00 Intro 3:06 User generated content intro 3:45 Content based marketing vs curated ad marketing 4:07 Meme...

Episode 168: Flodesk Checkouts: Everything You Need to Know + Our Top 3 Tips

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We got early access to the new tool, and we've already created a demo sales page. It took Krista less than an hour to get the page up-and-run...

Episode 167: Google's Helpful Content Update

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Google announced a major update to its algorithm that will hopefully help people "see more original, helpful content written by people, for p...

Episode 166: 5 Things We Care About When Hiring

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find it Quickly Here (In the Episode): 0:00 Intro 1:21 Hiring to build a team, applying for a job within DK or Till or a job in general 3:30 ...

Episode 164: 5 Things Websites Should Not Do

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find it Quickly (In the Episode): 2:50 - Transition to Minimalist movement on websites 4:00 - Focus on simplicity, prioritize performance 4:4...

Episode 163: How to Launch a Course in 2023

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"If want better conversion rates during your launch, you can't only focus on lead gen. You also have to qualify those leads. And that's why g...

Episode 162: How to Be Intentional in Marriage, Parenting & Business

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find it quickly: 0:00 - Intro + the stress of moving 6:15 - What to do when interruptions happen in life 8:00 - Accepting the limitations of...

Episode 161: Marketing in 2023: A Roundtable Discussion (featuring Vanessa Kynes, Becca Campbell, and Dr. Tiffany Eurich)

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Everyone is trying to make a living and so they over-exaggerate the power of what they do. Not everything can be a magic bullet that makes y...

Episode 160: Quick Website Fixes to Uplevel Your Website

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So earlier this summer, we started offering Designers Touch Sessions. If you've ever seen a woman walk over to her husband and adjust his t...

Episode 159: How We Stayed Organized, Energized, and Focused

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About a year ago, we had a little too much in common with a 24-hour dinner. Not in the way of aging fluorescent lighting or the smell of grea...

Episode 158: How Style can Level-up Your Brand

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find it Quickly 2:09: What is Refined Elevation? 2:29: How can you style business owners? 8:09 What does a brand stylist do? 09:43 What chall...

Episode 157: How To Start an Affiliate Program

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Affiliate and reward programs can be an effective way to increase traffic to your website with hopes of increasing revenue. In this episode w...

Episode 156: Membership Must Haves

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An effective membership program requires several key elements. From choosing the right membership platform to creating a seamless checkout, t...