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Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyWhy getting your time back matters - With Colleen CarswellDo you feel like you never have enough time to get everything done in your business? Do you truly know what you use your time doing right now? Today I'm chatting with Colleen Carswell, CEO of Structured to Scale about how to audit your time, and become more effective in your wedding business.Download the time auditFollow Colleen on InstagramTime Stamps:00:03 - The Importance of Time in Business03:00 - The Journey of a Wedding Planner16:08 - Understanding Time Audits for Business Efficiency22:51...
2025-12-1853 min
Wedding MBA PodcastWedding MBA Podcast 317 - Colleen CarswellColleen Carswell. StructuredToScale.com. SMS marketing strategies for different generations. Colleen explained various communication techniques and data analysis around text marketing, including the use of chatbots and booking methods to improve conversion rates. Colleen emphasized the importance of providing clear customer communication options while maintaining human interaction. @ColleenCarswell_
2025-10-0617 min
Wedding MBA PodcastWedding MBA Podcast 299 - Colleen Carswell preseasonColleen Carswell, a fractional COO at StructuredToScale.com, discussed her role in helping businesses enhance their backend systems and processes, as well as the importance of personalized software recommendations. She emphasized the importance of business owners understanding their current workflow and customer journey when evaluating software, as well as the need to verify information about software features before sharing it with clients. The conversation also touched on the upcoming Wedding MBA Conference in Las Vegas, where Colleen will share her insights on using SMS text messaging in business. StructuredToScale.com. @colleencarswell_
2025-05-1913 min
The Venue RXThe Next Level: Overcoming Mindset Hurdles | The Venue RXIn this week’s episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Colleen Carswell, a seasoned fractional Chief Operating Officer with extensive experience in the wedding and events industry. With a deep understanding of business operations and leadership, Colleen shares invaluable insights on the mindset shifts necessary for small business owners to scale successfully.She dives into the common mental roadblocks entrepreneurs face, including challenges with money mindset, control, and delegation, and explains how overcoming these hurdles can unlock new levels of growth. Colleen also introduces the concept of "stay reviews"—an alternative to t...
2025-03-2457 min
Wedding Industry InsiderWII 163 - Colleen Carswell on Growth That Feels GoodFractional COO and former wedding planner Colleen Carswell is laying it all out so you can avoid her mistakes and grow your business in a way that feels good. Want more from Wedding Industry Insider? Check it out!
2025-03-1859 min
Wedding Industry InsiderWII 163 – Colleen Carswell on Growth That Feels Good
Growth: it’s probably one of the major goals you have for your business. And even if you aren’t reaching your growth goals yet, you still need to set up your systems now so that you scale the right way.
But what is the right way to grow your business?
According to Colleen Carswell, growth should feel good to you. And to feel good while you grow, you need to be in energetic alignment.
Colleen is this week’s guest on Wedding Industry Insider Podcast, and she’s talking all...
2025-03-1859 min
Rooted in RetailTime is Money - How to Transform Your Retail Success with Colleen CarswellJoin the Rooted in Retail Mastermind: Resilient Together--Drowning in to-do lists? Your retail time management revolution starts here! Join powerhouse Fractional COO Colleen Carswell as she unlocks the vault of game-changing time hacks that transformed her 17-year hospitality career. From energy mapping to guilt-free productivity, discover why traditional time management is dead and what smart retailers are doing instead. Get ready to turn chaos into clarity and stress into success![4:55] Managing time like your bank account[7:52] Breaking free from the productivity trap[10:01] Time chemistry 101: The 4 en...
2025-02-0238 min
For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning289. Rethinking Time Blocking: How to Make It Work for You and Find Your Flow (With Colleen Carswell, Pt. 2)Colleen Carswell is ridiculously busy, but she has all the amazing tips on time management, which she actually calls energetic alignment. On part 1, she gave us an introduction to the four pillars of alignment - physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental. And she talked about the importance of focusing on small changes to build momentum and avoid burnout. Today, we're digging into Colleen's philosophy on time blocking, time tracking, auditing your time (scary!), and recommended tools to use.---(00:02:13) Optimizing Time Management with White Space(00:04:28) Task Grouping for Improved Productivity(00:09:37) Op...
2024-09-1237 min
For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning288. Rethinking Productivity: How Energetic Alignment Can Transform Your Day (With Colleen Carswell, Pt. 1)As busy professionals, it can be a never ending journey to try to figure out how to structure your day, tackle your never ending to-do list, and shake that constant feeling that everything is piling up. Oh, and let's not forget about wanting to actually have a life outside of work. So if you can relate, you're in the right place, because on today's episode, we're diving into some productivity, energetic alignment, and time management tips just for you.---00:02:21 Navigating Business Growth while Maintaining Well-being00:04:10 Holistic Energy Optimization through Pillar Alignment00:09:06 F...
2024-09-1119 min
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs141 | Time Energetics and Finding What Works for You with Colleen CarswellGet a Free 30-Day Trial of Kartra
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In this episode of the Dream Biz Podcast, host Christi Johnson sits down with Colleen Carswell, a business strategist and leader within the Rising Tide community. They discuss the critical concept of time freedom and how productivity is closely tied to e...
2024-08-2823 min
Wedding MBA PodcastWedding MBA Podcast 269 - Colleen CarswellVenue Marketing For Maximum Reach with Colleen Carswell, Owner of Smoky Blue Events. SmokeyBlueEvents.com. Other wedding pros have your preferred vendor list to maximize their word of mouth referrals, but who's spreading the word about your venue? Get featured in local and national outlets and build instant trust, authority, and credibility with engaged couples. Reach couples without the social media grind Create content that lasts for years, not hours Get more promotions from others for free
2024-07-0917 min
The Modern Moms Roadmap to Balance PodcastEpisode 19: Embracing Unseen Perspectives: Life with Aphantasia and Travel Hacks with Special Guest Colleen CarswellDiscover the art of balancing the demanding trifecta of work, homeschooling, and travel with our incredible guest, Colleen Carswell, a secular homeschooling mom and business strategist who thrives in these overlapping roles. She brings her vibrant energy and strategies into our conversation, emphasizing activities that fuel her spirit and the philosophy of accomplishing more by doing less, based on the principles from Kate Northrup's 'Do Less.' Colleen also takes us through her own journey of managing work-life balance and provides a treasure trove of insights for parents looking to blend personal and professional growth with raising culturally rich...
2024-01-3053 min
MOMmentumFinding The Gift In Life’s Challenge And Living In The Moment With Colleen CarswellWhat would it feel like to not get stuck in the past or worry about the future as a mom? While all motherhood journeys are different, Colleen Carswell, mother of four, has some unique reasons why hers truly is. Being the “today girl” as she loves to refer to herself, Colleen focuses on living in the moment and enjoying life as it unfolds. In this conversation you will feel her courage and bravery as she shares something that she has only recently revealed to others. By doing so, we get to hear her amazing perspective that...
2022-08-3134 min
MVP Arts Channel at HCCArt Car Chat | Dean Reilly and Professor Hope Remember the Saga from Vision to AwardsHCC’s Art Car is the culmination of the STEAM Artist in Residency at the West Houston Institute made possible with the support of Dr. Ewen, Dr. Hodges, and Dr. Perez under the artistic leadership of Studio Art Professor Ashley Hope and through the efforts of students enrolled in the ARTS Academic Cooperative (2018-2021). Image Credit | Jeffrey ChenBikes | Soaring PossibilitiesDonated by FreeWheels HoustonBill Mintz and Jeff Parker Ambulance | Terra FirmaDonated by the Public Safety COEJohnny Sessums, Dea...
2022-07-0134 min
Construct Your Life With Austin Linney245 Greatest Of Episode 4Greatest Of Episode 4 Meet Amber Vilhauer, an online digital marketing expert who supports authors, speakers, and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. Amber started her own company NGNG Enterprises Inc. (standing for No Guts No Glory) in 2007, she has spent her career impacting her community and building strong strategic alliances with industry leaders and game-changers across the web. Amber has worked with Justin Donald, John Lee Dumas, Mike Michalowicz, Daniel Amen, and all sorts of interesting people. Also...
2021-08-2336 min
MVP Arts Channel at HCCArt Car at WHi HCCTV_UTTM May06_2021Up To The Minute spotlights HCC’s Art Car for its “Virtual Family Fun Day,” featuring the District-wide collaboration blending artistic creativity and scientific technology. Israel Garza, IdeaStudio Manager, and Jeffrey Chen, Makerspace Technician, review the role of the Makerspace in this year’s Art Car, while Jordan Carswell, Interim Director of the West Houston Institute, and Dr. Colleen Reilly, Dean of the Visual & Performing Arts COE, take a look at future interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
2021-05-0730 min