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The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
Are you a creative or neurodivergent entrepreneur ready to ditch hustle culture and grow your business in a way that puts your mental health first? This podcast is for you! Join me weekly for actionable tips to grow your business at your own pace and make marketing feel fun and easy. Whether you’re redesigning your offers, refining your marketing strategies, or finding clarity in your vision, I’m here to guide you every step of the way and help you make your business unique to who you are and…
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- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
105 | Creating SOPs for Your Business
Get the Full Show Notes and transcript at christijohnsoncreative.com/105 Book a free consultation at christijohnsoncreative.com/consultation What is an SOP?…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
104 | Why I Like 17Hats Better than HoneyBook
Read the show notes and download a transcript at christijohnsoncreative.com/104 Today's episode is all about why 17Hats is my favorite CRM for creative…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
103 | How to Get Started with a CRM
Discover the essential steps and strategies to kickstart your CRM journey and unlock the power of automation. We'll dive into it step-by-step. I'll teach you…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
102 | My Favorite Email Marketing Platforms
Ever wondered which email marketing platform can take your outreach to the next level? Look no further! I've done the legwork and uncovered the three…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
101 | How to Consistently Improve Your Business
Wondering how to take your business to the next level? Today I'm sharing my best tips for consistently improving your business! We'll chat about taking care of…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
100 | Unlocking Your Zone of Genius
WELCOME TO EPISODE 100! We've got a new name for the podcast! Introducing, the Dream Biz Podcast! Today's episode is all about Unlocking Your Zone of Genius in…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
99 | How to Know It's Time to Grow Your Team
Do you constantly have things left on your to do list? Or are you only doing client work and don't have time to level up your business? Then it may be time to…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
98 | Reducing Areas of Friction in Your Business
As an Online Business Manager, I'm ALL about streamlining and optimization. This all comes down to reducing friction in your business. How do you do that?…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
97 | How to Know What to Prioritize in Your Business
Let's face it. As a business owner you're faced with a million decisions everyday. Starting your day can be overwhelming! When everything on your to do list…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
96 | Overcoming Procrastination: Tips & Tricks for Getting Stuff Done
Let's face it, we all struggle with procrastination! As an entrepreneur, we start our businesses hoping to find freedom but sometimes that freedom can be…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
95 | How to Build a Sales Funnel
Does the thought of a sales funnel make you want to run away? It used to do that to me too! But once I realized that a sales funnel is just the series of steps…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
94 | Mindset Shifts to Fuel Momentum: How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Gouth
Today’s episode is all about mindset shifts to fuel momentum. We’ll talk about the power of mindset, how to overcome limiting beliefs as a business owner like…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
93 | How to DIY a High-Converting Website with Alyssa Brooke Studios
In 2023, there is NO EXCUSE for not having an absolutely stellar website. Alyssa Brooke joins me today to talk about how to DIY a high-converting website…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
92 | Managing Your Calendar: Strategies for Time Management & Productivity
Does your calendar look like a hot mess? As business owners, there is SO MUCH to keep track of and schedule to run our businesses. It can be OVERWHELMING. I…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
91 | How to Start Your Creative Business
In today's eisode, I'm sharing everything to help you get started in your creative business. We'll talk about vision casting, market research, creating your…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
90 | 5 Tips for New Business Owners
Are you a new business owner overwhelmed with all the steps it takes to start a business? Here are 5 tips to get you started and help you set your business up…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
89 | Top 5 Business Mistakes People Make when Starting Their Business
Are you a new business owner or struggling to grow your business? Today I'm talking about the top 5 mistakes I see people make when starting their business…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
88 | Increasing Your Productivity with Sarah Ziesler
Today's episode is all about how to increase your productivity with special guest Business Strategist Sarah Ziesler! Sarah talks to us about how to increase…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
87 | Top 5 Apps I Use Every Day in My Service Based Business
Hi friends! Today I'm sharing the top 5 apps that I use every day in my business! Plus, a few bonus apps. Calendly Trello Canva Google Docs 17Hats Bonus…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
86 | How a Virtual Assistant Differs from an Online Business Manager
If you're a business owner seeking additional help or are considering transitioning from a VA to an OBM, this episode is for you. We'll start with the basics…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
85 | How an Online Business Manager can Help Your Business
In this episode of the Crush Your Goals with Christi Podcast, we dive into the world of online business managers and how they can help you achieve your goals…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
84 | Creating a White Glove Client Experience
If you want to give your clients a white glove experience, it means you're going above and beyond to meet their needs and take care of them. By offering this…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs83 | How Canva Can Revolutionize Your Business
Hi friends! Today's episode is all about one of the most powerful tools I use as a business owner. Canva! Seriously, I'm in Canva constantly. From creating…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
82 | Common Website Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Did you know that you have less than 10 seconds to capture someone's attention on your website before they will decide to click off or keep reading? That's why…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
81 | Getting the most out of your CRM
If you're only using your CRM (HoneyBook, Dubsado, 17Hats, etc) to send invoices, you're doing it wrong. That's right, I'm calling you out! But I'm doing it…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
80 | Understanding Your Clients
Today's episode is all about understanding your client's needs! Have you ever gotten to a sales page and wondered how they were reading your mind? It's because…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
79 | Level Up Your Client Communication to Land More Sales & Retain More Clients
Looking to take your client experience to the next level? Join me, Christi Johnson, on the latest episode of Crush Your Goals with Christi Podcast! As a…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
78 | Mastering the Client Onboarding Process
You have the power to create an unforgettable experience for your clients that they will rave about to their friends and family. But where do you start? Look…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
77 | Demistifying Coffee Chats with Other Business Owners
Coffee chats are a great way to connect with other business owners, learn from their experience, and build meaningful relationships. But it can be intimidating…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
76 | Sales Funnels Made Simple
This week, I’m talking about one of the most important things you need to know as an entrepreneur: sales funnels. Sales funnels are essential for creative…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
75 | Guide to Email Marketing for Creative Entrepreneurs
Hey friend! Are you a creative entrepreneur who wants to make more money from their business? If so, have I got a podcast episode for you! On this episode of…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
74 | Delegating Tasks in Your Business
Do you struggle to delegate tasks in your business? Does outsourcing seem complicated? Or do you just not want to give up control over things in your business?…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
73 | Goal Setting for the New Year
In today's episode, I'm walking through my entire yearly goal setting process. We'll talk through how to celebrate your wins from last year, letting go of…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
72 | Making Your Offer Irresistible to Your Clients
Hi First name / friend! Have you ever put a ton of effort into launching a product or service only to have it fall flat? You put it out there ready for the…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
71 | Steps to Legalize Your Business
If you are confused by all the steps to register your business, register an LLC, and get your business started this episode is for you! I was overwhelmed by…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
70 | Casting a Vision For Your Business
Have you ever wondered if you're doing exactly what you're supposed to be doing? Do you second guess yourself a lot? You're not alone. Get help casting a…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
69 | An Easy Way to Do Market Research
Have you ever gotten an incredible idea for your business, but a bunch of time and energy into creating something, put it out into the world, and then no one…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
68 | What to Do When You Want to Quit Your Business
Have you ever felt like you want to quit? Like nothing is working and this whole business thing is not worth it and you just want to throw in the towel?…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
67 | Streamlining Your Booking Process to Save You Time & Make You Money
You know the feeling when you get a new inquiry in your inbox? It’s exciting, right?! Landing a new inquiry means your marketing efforts are working! Woohoo!…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
66 | Top 3 Mistakes You're Making that Leave You Overwhelmed, Insecure, and Lonely
Sometimes I look at my schedule and I freak out in panic at the sheer amount of things on there. And sometimes the tasks that I have to do seem insurmountable…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
65 | How to Slow Down as a Business Owner
I know I've talked about busy season a lot these last few weeks. Maybe you're tired of hearing about it. But if you're anything like me, fighting overwhelm is…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
64 | Lessons from a Failed Launch
A couple weeks ago I had a launch planned for my membership program. I created a masterclass to promote it and was off to the races. Well, it sort of flopped!…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
63 | Preventing Burnout in Entrepreneurship with Katrina Widener
Busy season is here whether we like it or not! I don't know about you, but I am BUSY. In fact, busy season came EARLY for me this year. I wasn't fully prepared…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
62 | How Marketing Your Business Can Be Fun & Easy instead of Stressful
Does marketing your business make you stressed and overwhelmed? Do you log onto social media and compare yourself to everyone else? You are not alone! But what…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
61 | How to Create Consistent Content with Your Phone
Have you ever tried photographing your products and wondered why they never look consistent? Or maybe you’re not sure why you’re getting a weird orange hue to…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
60 | How the Right Community Can Change Your Life
As small business owners and especially creative entrepreneurs, it's easy to get lonely. In late 2018, my husband and I moved to California. We are both from…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
59 | Overcoming Adversity and Creating a Business You Love with Ashley Paul
Today on the podcast, Ashley shares about overcoming adversity and creating a business you love. Listen this week for a great talk with an amazing business…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
58 | Mindset Shifts to Impact Your Life & Business with Intuitive Eating & Body Image Coach Victoria Yates
Today, Victoria Yates shares with us mindset shifts that will impact your life & business. Victoria is an intuitive eating & body image coach for women. Her…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
57 | Organize Your Canva Account with Brenda Cadman
Today on the podcast, Brenda Cadman shares with creative entrepreneurs how to organize their canva accounts so it's not a hot mess anymore! Brenda Cadman is…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
56 | 8 CEOS and You: How to Balance the Core Areas of Your Business with Jen Taylor
Today I'm sharing another episode of the Rising Tide Greenville podcast! Jen Taylor talks to us about How to Balance the Core Areas of Your Business…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
55 | How I End My Workweek
I've heard a lot of entrepreneurs talk about how they can't seem to put their work down. It permeates every aspect of their life and they feel like they're…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
54 | How I Start My Workweek
I used to hate Mondays. I got sad when Sunday night rolled around because I knew that meant I was close to having to roll up my sleeves and get to work…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
53 | Pursuing Creativity as a Multipassionate Business Owner
I'm a multi-passionate entrepreneur. And I don't often view that as a positive thing. In my darkest moments, I characterize myself as a quitter. Someone who…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
52 | Creating Community as a Business Owner
Let's face it. Business ownership is hard. Some days you're feeling amazing and the next day you're ready to quit. So how do you keep going when the going gets…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs51 | Setting Your Clients Up for Success with the Change Stage Framework
Have you ever started something like a new year's resolution only to give up two months in? I know I have. It can be a frustrating experience, and it can even…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
50 | What to Send Your Email List
Recently on the podcast, I shared how to create a lead magnet to grow your email list. It's a great way to increase your audience & prime them to buy from you…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
49 | Step by Step Business Planning with Debra Banks
Owning a business can be scary. But with the right planning, you can accomplish anything! Today on the podcast Debra Banks is sharing with us her 8 Pearls Biz…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs48 | Google Analytics for Busy Business Owners with Christie Osborne of Mountainside Media
Today I’m chatting with Google Analytics Expert, Christie Osborne. Christie owns Mountainside Media, a marketing agency that specializes in ads, analytics and…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
47 | How to Create a Lead Magnet to Grow Your Email List
You've probably heard it from everyone at this point. "Having an email list is the best way to make money!!" That's all fine and dandy. But how do you actually…
- The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
46 | Everything You Need to Know to Start a Podcast
Have you noticed that it seems like EVERYONE has a podcast these days? That's because they're so effective at growing a following & presenting yourself as an…