The Branding Business School Podcast
Episodes
73: BONUS! BrandWell Retreat Recap + Stepping Down as COO
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!In this bonus episode of The BrandWell Podcast, I share a recap of our second annual designer retreat in Georgia! Tune in ...
72: How this Brooklyn Entrepreneur Launched Her Jewelry Shopping Business With Kat McCoy
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!n this episode of The BrandWell Podcast, Kat McCoy shares her journey of how she took a severance package from her old bos...
71: Planning and Hosting a Team Retreat | BTS of Our Designer Getaway
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!In this episode, Victoria takes you behind the scenes of what goes into planning for a company retreat. She's answeri...
70: 10 Ways to Prepare for Maternity Leave or Time Off as a Service Based Business Owner
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!In this episode, Victoria shares the 10 ways she's preparing for maternity leave as she gets ready to welcome her sec...
69: Contracts, Trademarks & How to Get Legally Legit with The Legal Paige
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Getting legally legit doesn't have to be scary or overwhelming. Paige Griffith from The Legal Paige joins me on the p...
68: What Dating Apps Can Teach Us About Branding
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Branding and messaging are a little bit like dating apps. When you're scrolling, the first thing you see is their pic...
67: Likes Don't Buy... Buyers Buy | Selling Apart From Social Media
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!What if we actually understood that likes don't always equate to sales? What if rather than spending hours a day on s...
66: How to Leverage the Power of Community to Build Your Brand With My Sister, Brittany Matheson
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Entrepreneurship runs in the family and today you'll hear from my very own sister, Brittany Matheson, on how she star...
65: Surprise! I'm Having Another Baby!
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!My husband, James, and I have some exciting news and we are so excited to finally share it with you! Tune in for a life up...
64: The 4 Buyer Types and How to Speak to All of Them With Courtney Fanning
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!The Director, the Socializer, the Relater and the Thinker... these are the four primary types of buyers and it's impo...
63: How to Handle Upset Clients While Maintaining Respect for Your Business
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!As a business owner, it's imperative that you learn how to handle upset customers early on because what you do with t...
62: How (and WHY) to Take Breaks From Social Media as a Business Owner With Suzy Collins
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!What if we stepped away from social media and it didn't hurt our business? What if we were able to put our phones dow...
61: Mindset Shift | From Mom With a Side-hustle to Successful CEO
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!“Do you want to continue on this side hustle sort of hobby path? Or do you want to create a career and a business that i...
60: How She Left Corporate America to Create Her Dream Job with Danielle Cobo
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!What if you could change the way you feel about yourself for good and transform all your self-doubt into confidence, coura...
59: Ask Me Anything Q&A | From Hiring to How I Do My Hair
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!You submitted your questions and I'm answering them ALL on this Q & A podcast episode. Here's a list of ques...
58: How to Disrupt an Industry With The Car Mom, Kelly Stumpe
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Kelly Stumpe (aka The Car Mom) is disrupting the auto-sales industry one online car tour at a time. Kelly was raised in th...
57: Lies We're Being Told About Money with Bookkeeper, LoriAnn Kuntz
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Unpopular opinion alert!! My guest today is my very own bookkeeper, LoriAnn Kuntz. We break down some of the lies we are b...
56: How to Avoid Becoming Irrelevant in Your Industry With Brand Photographer, Melissa Douglas
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Today we're talking all things brand photography. Why it's important, what it can do for your business, how to p...
55: The 6 Worst Mistakes to Avoid on Your Website in 2022
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!For show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.bra...
54: How This Small Town Boutique is Making a Global Impact With Jen Olson
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Did you know that Starbucks generated $25 billion dollars in annual revenue in 2019 while human trafficking generated more...
53: Two Investments That Bring the Highest ROI for My Business
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!I like to go against the grain when it comes to how I invest in my business. In today's episode, I share the two area...
52: Resilience as a Working Mom with Austin Baby Co Founder, Kelly Buller
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Building a business is hard but try doing it with a newborn and in the middle of a global pandemic. This is the story of A...
51: What Worked, What Didn't & Everything in Between | 2021 Year in Review
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Come behind the scenes of my 6-figure website design agency and find out what worked, what didn't, and everything I l...
50: Season Finale ~ An Entrepreneur's Guide to Finishing Strong & Planning for a Killer Q1
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!At this time in the year, it’s easy to want to hit pause on work and mentally check out until 2022 makes its debut, but ...
49: Stop Copying the Competition! 3 Things to do Instead
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!How will we every stand out from the competition if we keep copying what they're doing? In this episode, I'm sha...
48: Genius Ways to Promote Your Business During the Holidays | Black Friday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Grab your holiday drink from Starbucks because today's episode will not disappoint! I'm sharing practical ideas ...
47: Entrepreneurship, Foster Care, and Taking Big Risks with Boutique Owner, Paige Howell
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!A former night nurse turned fashion entrepreneur, my guest Paige Howell, never would've imagined that her life would ...
46: How to Show Up Confident and Crush Imposter Syndrome with Michele Charles Gustafson
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!If imposter syndrome rears its ugly head into your life and business more than you'd care to admit... hit play, my fr...
45: The 5 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When DIYing Your Website
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!DIYing your website can save you a lot of money up front, but what if your DIY is costing you sales in your business? In t...
44: Easy Ways to Simplify Your Marketing Strategy with Business Coach Katrina Aronson
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Marketing strategies don't have to be complicated. My guest today is Katrina Aronson, a marketing strategist and busi...
43: How to Get Rave Reviews from Customers to Boost Your Sales
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Did you know that 72% of customers won’t take any action unless they've read reviews? Having positive reviews for y...
42: Virtual Assistants | When to Hire One & How to Be One With My VA, Heather Tormey
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!On today's episode, you'll hear from my very own Virtual Assistant, Heather Tormey! Heather shares how she start...
41: I Hosted a Retreat for My Team and Here's How it Went Down | Designer Retreat Recap
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!I recently hosted a designer retreat for my team where we all got together under one roof for a few days to strategize, so...
40: Financial Failure to 6-Figure Income | The Psychology of Selling with Gwen Tinsley Pt. 2
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Join me for week two of this two-part series with my sales coach, Gwen!I want you to know that selling doesn't have t...
39: Financial Failure to 6-Figure Income | The Psychology of Selling with Gwen Tinsley Pt. 1
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Hey entrepreneur- I see you. And I want you to know that selling doesn't have to be hard. There is an ethical way to ...
38: Money Talk to Help You Earn, Save, and Pay Yourself More with My CPA, Brittney Suttle
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Buckle up for 50 minutes of money talk with my very own CPA, Brittney Suttle. Brittney specializes in helping female busin...
37: Marketing, Dating, and Creating Content That Wins with Market Your Genius Author, Nikki Nash
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!If you need help marketing your business or landing a second date with that person you've been crushing on, this epis...
36: How This Mother Daughter Duo Built Their Etsy Empire with Etsy Shop Owners, Salted Words
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Are you currently selling on Etsy and looking to move more product? This episode with Tracy and Robin from Salted Words wi...
35: Selling as a Service Based Business Owner | My Secret to an 80% Conversion Rate
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!A lot of entrepreneurs struggle with sales. We’re the creatives right? The dreamers, the visionaries and we hope and pra...
34: Why This Full Time Influencer Deleted Instagram with Blogger Coach, Megan McQueen
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Some addictions are easier to spot than others but what do we do when our thumbs are constantly finding their way to tha...
33: From Small Town Teacher to Big Time Influencer With Ashley Bell (@tallblondebell)
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an influencer with hundreds of thousands of people tuning into your daily...
32: How She Became an Overnight Influencer Using Instagram Reels with Lauren Thom
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Welcome to week 4 of Influencer Month where I'm sharing exclusive interviews with some of Instagram's top infl...
31: Perfect Squares, Imperfect People | Confessions of an Influencer with Christin Lewis
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!This is week 3 of Influencer Month on The BrandWell Podcast where I'm sharing exclusive interviews from some of Insta...
30: Letting Go in Order to Grow | The Art of Delegation with @mrssouthernsocial's Mary Huddleston
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Pinterest puts too much pressure on women. At least that's what my guest, Mary Hollis Huddleston, believes and she is...
29: The Truth About Influencers | Behind the Scenes with @takemetotargetblog's Amanda Awtrey
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!We all have questions when it comes to the whole Influencer thing... What do they do other than post on social media all ...
28: Things You Wish Someone Told You About Your Twenties with Author Cimber Cummings
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!What do you do when your twenties are rapidly vanishing and you’re totally unprepared for what’s next?Cimber Cummings ...
27: 4 Things I Learned in My First Year as a Working Mom
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Continuing last week's conversation on work and motherhood, this episode is full of hope for working moms and how bei...
26: Torn Between Two Callings: Work and Motherhood with Suzy Collins
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Have you ever felt torn between two callings in life? As a working mom, I know this feeling all too well. The tension betw...
25: 12 Tips for Building a Business While Working Full Time with Christine Daal
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Starting a business while working full time is tough. My guest today shares 12 tips to building your business on the side ...
24: How We Paid Off Debt and Cash Flowed Our Dream Careers with James Marcouillier
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!For show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.bra...
23: How to Set Boundaries and Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Let's be honest, setting boundaries is tough. As entrepreneurs, we're all about the hustle and grind. The late n...
22: The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship with Victoria Hartell
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!For show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.bra...
21: How She Bootstrapped Her Product into Boutiques Across America with Jen King
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!In this episode of The BrandWell Podcast, Victoria's guest, Jen King (founder of Bloom & Press) shares here story...
20: Crafting Your Audience Avatar to Attract Your Dream Clients with Steph Weber
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!In this episode of The BrandWell Podcast, I interview the incredibly talented, Steph Weber. Steph is a marketing strategis...
19: My Daily Routine as a Work From Home Mom | It's Not What You Think!
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!If you're hoping to hear about how I time-block my day into 30-minute increments and kick off each morning with a det...
18: 4 Ways You're Annoying Your Customers and Prospects
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!The problem with marketers is that we think like marketers! When you step back and think like a human; like a consumer, yo...
17: What Side Parts and Skinny Jeans can Teach Us About Marketing | Changes Brands Need to be Aware Of
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Marketing is changing and it's changing fast. What once worked for your business won't work in the next few year...
16: How to Turn Your Website Visitors into Paying Customers
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!On this episode of The BrandWell Podcast, we share practical tips on how to make money from your website. No fluff, my fri...
15: A Step by Step Guide to Course Creation with Aline Hoss
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!In today's episode, Victoria interviews expert course creator and Kajabi website designer, Aline Hoss. Aline has help...
14: Hiring as a Young Entrepreneur with Jenny Lee Hines
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!In this episode, Victoria and her guest, Jenny Lee Hines, chat about the realities of hiring for business. Whether you&apo...
13: Social Media Secrets You Need to Know Right Now | Breaking Down the Algorithm
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!In today's episode, we're spilling the tea on all things social media and teaching you how to play by the rules ...
12: Growing Your Side Hustle While Working Full Time with Monika Garland
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Are you wondering how to grow your side hustle when your full time job sucks up so much of your time? In this episode, Vic...
11: All of Your Branding Questions Answered | Q&A with my Design Team
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!What is branding? Why is it important? How do I DIY my brand? Common branding mistakes...These are all of the topics we co...
10: Influencers are the New Magazine Ad | Blogging 101 with Megan McQueen
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Do you ever feel like you're getting into the game too late? The industry is too saturated or there's too many p...
09: The Fears that Come with Starting a Business | Just Start
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!What if I fail? What will my friends think? What if I don't actually know what I'm doing?Starting a business is ...
08: What Worked and What Didn't | 2020 Year In Review for BrandWell
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Taking my side-hustle full time, having a baby, hiring contractors, and growing my business by 400% are just some of the m...
07: The Beauty & Hardships of Starting a Business Young with Alana Futcher
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Starting a business is scary. Starting a business when you're young is even scarier. On this episode of The BrandWell...
06: Taking Your Side Hustle Full Time | How I Started BrandWell
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Are you in that side hustle season of life, muscling through the workday so that you can get home and work on the business...
05: How to Avoid Burnout as a Multi-passionate Entrepreneur with Founder of Little Birds.Co, Libby Perrit
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!There are two types of entrepreneurs in this world- ones who stumble upon the entrepreneurial life after inventing a produ...
04: How to Promote Your Business During the Holidays
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!Grab your holiday cup from Starbucks because today's episode will not disappoint! Victoria shares practical ideas for...
03: How to Charge More for Your Product or Service - Everything You Need to Know About Raising Your Prices
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!When is the right time to raise my prices as a small business owner? What if my leads dry up? How do I charge more for my ...
02: How to Finally Start Seeing Leads From Your Website
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!If all of your leads are coming from social media and you're tired of having a website that provides zero value to yo...
01: Building a Career and Lifestyle to Honor Your Priorities | Welcome to The Branding Business School Podcast
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text a question to Victoria!The Branding Business School Podcast is the go-to resource for women entrepreneurs who want to build powerful, profitable ...