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RE: The PodcastSurprise! 2024 Christmas SpecialHark! Is that Herald Angels singing? No, it's Ellie and Rachel returning for a one-off Christmas special. We felt it was only right to wrap up our final year with a round up of 2024, and a look forward to 2025.
Merry Christmas!
@eleanor_mollie / @rachelemmawaring
From Inside The Jar private podcast / 2025 Trends2024-12-1345 min
RE: The PodcastRE: The Final Episode Part 1ICYMI - RE: The Podcast is coming to an end. It's been an incredible 5.5 years...and we can't quite believe we made it this far! Here's Part 1 of the Final Episode, where we answer some listener questions, and look back on what the podcast has brought us. Keep up to date with Rachel and Ellie here: @rachelemmawaring @eleanor_mollie rachelemmawaring.com eleanormollie.co.uk2024-07-1159 min
RE: The PodcastRE: Rachel's Latest Launch Debrief, incl. all the stats and juicy detailsWant a real behind-the-scenes look at a successful recent launch in the small business world? Luckily for you, our Rachel is armed and ready with all the stats, highs, lows and lessons that she learnt from the launch of the latest round of Ignite Your Pinterest Strategy. Tell us how you really feel, Rach...2024-04-1132 min
RE: The PodcastAlright, we'll bite: what is substack? Should you be on it?You might have heard of Substack as a new platform - part blog, part newsletter, it's a newcomer on the block. It's a great space for readers and writers alike - but how can it be part of your business? As an avid Substack user and fan, Ellie lays out her case to Rachel. 2024-02-0125 min
RE: The Podcast11 ways to build your email listEllie's currently on a mission to grow her email list, so we thought we'd talk about list building today: what it is, why it's a good idea, and how you can do it. (We can't believe we've never done an episode just on this before?!)2023-09-2140 min
RE: The PodcastOk, we did it: our experiments with AI, and ChatGPTWelcome to Season 6 of The Business Proposal Podcast! Today Rachel delights us with a dramatic reading of the time she asked ChatGPT for copy help, and we talk about how (and how not!) to use AI for your copy and content. 2023-09-1444 min
RE: The PodcastHow to use affiliate marketing in your small businessHave you ever considered affiliate marketing in your business before? Whether you're thinking of using it to sell your offers or promote other people's, we're chatting through them today.2023-06-0830 min
RE: The PodcastManaging burnout, befriending stress and managing your energy so that you can love your life, with Selina Barker of Project YouToday's episode is an absolute corker of a convo -- with the brilliant Selina Barker. Life design and careers coach, author of "Burnt Out" and founder of Project You, Selina has dedicated the past 17 years of her life to helping people love the life they live - and a huge part of this is in managing burnout, dealing with stress, and managing your energy. We delve into all of this with Selina's totally refreshing (and right!) view on it, which is: burnout isn't inevitable, you deserve better, and we can make it happen. Find Selina on IG...2023-06-0148 min
RE: The PodcastMaking your visuals not only fun, but make sales too!If visuals feel like a sticking point in your business - whether that's colours, photos, video or more - this is the episode for you: a whole new way to think about them, and make sure they work for you (and how to make them fun along the way, too!) Sign up for Be The Art Director Of Your Brand here. 2023-05-2544 min
RE: The PodcastA lil' scheduling updateWe love you!!! And we'll be back soon!!! And this is the first time I've ever been able to confidently mark an episode as "clean" rather than "explicit"!!!2023-05-0403 min
RE: The PodcastThe importance of finding your red thread (how to explain what you do)How do you feel when someone asks you what you do? Do you clam up? Mumble? Try and climb out of the nearest window? Today we're talking about the importance of finding your 'red thread' -- that is, the thing that explains what you do, and helps you explain what you do in turn. Ellie's new focus (as Eleanor Mollie) is on this red thread idea, so you also get a sneak peek into what she's working on!!! 2023-04-1340 min
RE: The PodcastIntroducing: The Business Proposal Bundle!!! (/Bonanza)INTRODUCING: The Business Proposal Bundle, over £700s worth of brilliant business offerings for JUST £29! We've spent the month off putting together this bundle, with the help of our wonderful previous guests. Here we chat about what's in it (and why you should get it), as well as what else we got up to on our time away. p.s. we have a new intro - do you like?!2023-04-0624 min
RE: The PodcastWhat are your marketing priorities?Today we chat about your marketing priorities: looking at all of your channels (not just instagram!) and seeing where you want to focus on for the next period of time. Rachel also chats funnels, because she loves funnels. 2023-02-2340 min
Create Your WayBFFs and Business: A Fun and Insightful Look at Friendship with Rachel Waring and Ellie Kime of the Business Proposal PodcastIn this episode, we sit down with Rachel Waring and Ellie Kime, the best friends and co-hosts of the Business Proposal Podcast. Rachel and Ellie share their insights on the ups and downs of friendship, including the challenges of maintaining a close bond over time, the importance of communication, and the value of supporting each other through life's ups and downs. They also discuss how their friendship has evolved since starting their podcast, and the role it has played in building their successful show. This fun and insightful conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the joys and...2023-02-1652 minCreate Your WayBFFs and Business: A Fun and Insightful Look at Friendship with Rachel Waring and Ellie Kime of the Business Proposal PodcastIn this episode, we sit down with Rachel Waring and Ellie Kime, the best friends and co-hosts of the Business Proposal Podcast. Rachel and Ellie share their insights on the ups and downs of friendship, including the challenges of maintaining a close bond over time, the importance of communication, and the value of supporting each other through life's ups and downs. They also discuss how their friendship has evolved since starting their podcast, and the role it has played in building their successful show. This fun and insightful conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the joys and...2023-02-1652 min
RE: The PodcastHow to always know exactly what your customers want (and are going to buy) with Katie Tucker from Product JunglePals, buckle up: today's guest is Katie Tucker from Product Jungle, and she's about to blow your mind. She specialises in market research for small businesses, teaching us how to find out exactly what our customers want - which means deeper connections, even happier customers, and more orders. Ever wondered how to approach your customers? What questions to ask? When it's even appropriate? She answers all of that and more. Sign up to Katie's newsletter Jungle Juice here, and preorder her book, Do Penguins Eat Peaches? here (affiliate link)2023-02-1641 min
RE: The PodcastContent creation and digital marketing with Ghenet Randall of @ghenetactuallyIn this week's episode we interview the ray of sunshine that is Ghenet Randall - or as you might know her, Ghenet Actually. Ghenet is a brilliantly talented content creator who uses those exact same skills to help small businesses with their digital marketing. We talked about her love of storytelling, the importance of boundaries, and so much more around how to navigate selling online as an indie biz. Follow Ghenet over at @ghenetactually, and check out her services at ghenetactually.co.uk Follow us @businessproposalpodcast2023-02-0954 min
RE: The PodcastHappy 4 Years To Us! 5 Seasons, 4 Years, the 2 best friends you could ever have, and 1 fateful emailHappy birthday/anniversary (we haven't quite figured out which one yet, answers on a postcard) to us! To celebrate our fourth birthday, we took a trip down memory lane - with some of our favourite lessons, episodes, and memories. Plus for some reason, Rachel requests a live reenactment of the Original Email. She doesn't know why, either.2023-02-0232 min
RE: The PodcastAccountability: How to use it for good in your business and get done what you wantAccountability is key in business - because if you're not accountable to yourself or anything else, then nothing gets done. Simple, but sad! But turn that frown upside down — today we chat different ways that you can keep yourself accountable (as ever, without any nauseating hustle culture or hacks!!!) 2023-01-2641 min
RE: The PodcastValues, seasonality, trusting your intuition and having a magpie brain, with Rachel Shillcock from RachilliFor 2023's first guest episode, we chatted to the lovely Rachel from Rachilli. We talked about all sorts over her 10 years in business - including how she prioritises values in her business, having a magpie brain, working with the seasons, and running a business with a chronic illness too. Enjoy!2023-01-191h 02
RE: The PodcastOur Words of The Year and intentions for 2023HAPPY NEW YEAR! And in the spirit of the new year - we're chatting about our words of the year and our intentions for 2023. We discuss what they are, how we came to them, and what we think they're going to mean this year. We check in with how we got on with last year's too! p.s. if you're not feeling the new year new energy then don't worry: this podcast isn't a guilt trip or something to beat yourself around the head with. It's just a nice warm hug from your business pals! 2023-01-1244 min
RE: The Podcast10 focuses for ending the year, when strong doesn't feel quite possibleFor 2022's end of year episode, we wanted to give you a permission slip: to end the year however you want. At the end of every year there's a real focus on ending the year strong (and stable) but if you're running on fumes, that can feel like a bit of a tall order - so here's 10 alternatives instead. Have a wonderful Christmas, and see you in 2023! 2022-11-2427 min
RE: The PodcastHow to use LinkedIn as a small business owner with Phoebe Dodds from Buro155Today, we're tackling the dreaded L word...LinkedIn. We've got Phoebe Dodds from Buro 155 to not only tell us how to use LinkedIn as a small business owner, but how you can even make it fun. We know, we know - we were sceptical too! But Phoebe presented us with such a pressure-free way of using the platform, that we have to say...we've been won round.2022-11-1748 min
RE: The PodcastSmall Business Owner Routines (that don't involve 4am wake up calls and juice cleanses)Today we're chatting about routines - but not in the way you might think. Routines are super useful, but they can feel harsh and unforgiving. So we wanted to talk about the other side of routines - the ones that actually help us run our small businesses, and aren't sticks to beat ourselves up with! VOTE FOR ELLIE in the Holly & Co Independent Awards! 2022-11-1031 min
RE: The PodcastThe importance of creative play, with Beth Brickman from SPK-TRMToday we're chatting to the lovely Beth from SPK-TRM, all about the importance of creative play. With a creative background, Beth spent years being told how important it was to 'find a style' and, once found, stick to it - but for her, the best thing about creativity is the variety & experimentation. We chatted to her about how creative play slots into her life, and how she recommends small businesses who feel they need a bit more too. 2022-11-0338 min
RE: The PodcastHow we decide which course, product or service to invest in nextWith so many wonderful courses, products, and services on offer, we could be learning new stuff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But sadly, we don't have that amount of spare time! So how do we prioritise and decide where to spend our well-earnt money and time next? That's what we discuss in today's episode.2022-10-2746 min
RE: The PodcastThe joy of learningToday we focus on one of our true loves: learning. Whether you like to learn new stuff for your small business or outside of it, the world is FULL of so much goodness to wrap your brain around! We chat about what we're currently learning, and what we'd like to learn in the future - and we'd love to hear yours, too. (This episode is basically a permission slip to invest in yourself and your learning. You're welcome.)2022-10-2027 min
RE: The PodcastThe State Of Email Marketing in Late 2022Welcome to Season 5! For our first episode of the season, we wanted to revisit a topic we last discussed in spring 2019 - email marketing. What's changed since then? How do we look at email marketing now? How do we feel about it as small business owners vs consumers? We chat through it all!2022-10-1343 min
RE: The PodcastHow to plan a launch: steal our tips!Planning a launch is one of those things that looks SO shiny on the outside, you might have no idea what goes on behind the scenes. Luckily, we break it down for you in today's episode, inspired by Rachel's handy Launch Planner Template (coming soon!) So whatever you've got planned, whether it's a product or service, these steps will help you get started. (but don't worry - you can pick and choose what's most relevant to you. Remember, we're all different!) We'll be back in October, but in the meantime you can catch us on @theweddingenthusiast, @theenthusiastandco...2022-08-2540 min
RE: The PodcastSo, go on then - how are we feeling about TikTok?If what you're searching for is an episode jampacked full of tips on how to hack TikTok and immediately go viral -- this episode might not be for you. But if you want an honest conversation between two small business owners who've been experimenting on the platform lately, then we think it'll suit you perfectly! -- This episode was sponsored by Adbot! Check out their Google Ads services at myadbot.com2022-08-1140 min
RE: The PodcastDream of outsourcing your social media? Here's what you need to know, with Social Media Manager Stephanie WeekesToday's guest is Stephanie Weekes, founder of @stephgetssocial. She's a freelance social media manager -- but what does that mean? We dug into her role, including what she can do for you - from shooting the content to checking analytics - and how it works, because we know so many people dream of outsourcing social media. We also talked about the joy of social media, keeping the 'social' aspect of it, and how important fostering community is. So, even if you're not in a place to consider outsourcing your social media, or maybe you don't want to...Steph's gorgeous...2022-08-0435 min
RE: The PodcastEvergreen content vs launch content: the mindset you need for bothOne of the best things about this podcast (other than you, dear listeners) is that Rachel and I have opposite approaches to most things. The topic of today's chat is no different: when it comes to social media, Rachel prefers the energy of content creation around a launch, whereas Ellie much prefers the energy of content creating around more evergreen offerings. What's the mindset shift required? What do we like about one and not the other? And can we convince the other one to see it from our point of view?!2022-07-2841 min
RE: The PodcastBlogging: Who, what, where, when, how why (aka how to write a blog for your small business)2022-07-2141 min
RE: The PodcastAre we addicted to work? Part 2: Rachel's 4 hour working dayThis week we're back with Part 2 of our lil deep dive into feeling like we might be addicted to work. (Haven't listened to Part 1 yet? Check out last week's episode!) In a 1:1 session with Chloe Slade, Chloe suggested Rachel trial a 4 hour working day; so that's what she did. Whether that sounds like your dream scenario and you want to know how she did it -- or it sounds like hell and you're grotesquely intrigued -- tune in to see!2022-07-1424 min
RE: The PodcastAre we addicted to work? Part 1 (When self-employed work is making you anxious)Today we're diving straight in with Rachel's Holiday Epiphany (which was, interestingly enough, the alternative title for this episode...) Have you ever thought that you might be addicted to work? We both have, for sure. And that's what we're talking about today: that gnawing, clawing anxiety you feel when you take a break or go on holiday. We chat through our experiences of it, and what we make of taking time off: as well as the other perspective, too. Come back next week for Part 2! If you think you might be struggling with wo...2022-07-0728 min
RE: The PodcastWe're Halfway(ish) Through: Checking In On Our Yearly IntentionsAs the midpoint of the year will escape us due to the break, we thought we'd check in with our yearly intentions. How are we doing? What's working? What's not working so well? What have we learnt so far? What else would we add? See you in a month! In the meantime, you can buy VORACIOUS here, and sign up to The Spark here.2022-05-2639 min
RE: The PodcastWhat is gamification, and how it can transform your business with Kimba CooperKimba Cooper is a gamification specialist, who works with businesses to help them get results - ethically. If you don't know what gamification is, don't worry - she goes into it fully in the episode! But essentially, it's a fascinating motivation tool with so many applications in small business and general life too. If you want to see the world totally differently - press play!2022-05-1943 min
RE: The PodcastWhat to do when sales are slowTumbleweeds in the sales department can be scary, and the default reactions can be panic and or despair. These are totally understandable reactions, but today we wanted to give you a helping hand with some other things to do when the going gets tough and sales are slow - think of it as a virtual hug, with some whispered advice too! 2022-05-1238 min
RE: The PodcastHow to find your tone of voice (and how it helps)Do you know your brand's tone of voice? Have you ever thought about it? Having an idea of your tone of voice can make it a lot easier to write content, copy, captions and more for your business, and it can even help your visuals too! Here's how you can find it...2022-05-0550 min
RE: The PodcastWorking with your cycle and nourishing your body, with Le'Nise Brothers from Eat Love MoveIn today’s episode, we have the absolute pleasure of chatting to Le’Nise Brothers, founder of Eat Love Move. As the author of You Can Have A Better Period (and host of the Period Story podcast), yoga teacher at Frame, and registered nutritionist, we knew we wanted to chat to her all about holistic health as small business owners (and, just as, human beings!) A huge part of what she talked about was menstrual cycle syncing, and she blew our tiny minds with her wisdom. Prepare yourself - now dive right in!2022-04-2844 min
RE: The PodcastThe easy way to make your website work for you, with Alice Writes CopyToday we welcome website designer and copywriter Alice Writes Copy to talk all things websites! Alice has a holistic approach to website design that blew our minds (in the best way). It was so good, in fact, that we nearly didn't edit this podcast in time to release it, instead very nearly choosing to just implement her wisdom on our own sites. But we didn't do that, because we love you!!! Alice gave us an overview of how your business works in a lifestyle-first way, and 3 top tips to takeaway too. 2022-04-2143 min
RE: The PodcastWhy we're calling time on productivity hacks as we know themAh, productivity - you're a cruel mistress. As two small business owners who love learning and getting the most out of every day, for so long we've been searching for productivity hacks that will finally allow us to perfect our day. But we've decided we're calling time on 'productivity' as we know it: and instead of focusing on maximising output, we're gonna focus on maximising input. Instead of doing the most, we're gonna do what you can, and have fun with it. Here's how we're doing it!2022-04-1439 min
RE: The PodcastWhat to do if content creation is getting you down at the momentContent creation can be stressful at the best of times, but at the moment you might be feeling some definite ~ vibes ~ where it's feeling even worse!! Today we're chatting all about what to do when it feels like that: how to still show up for your business (if you want to), in a way that feels good for you (which is a must-do!) We talked to some of our brilliant podcast pals, including Vix Meldrew, Elizabeth Stiles, Nerrisa Pratt, Alice Benham, and Laura-Jane Illustrations, for their thoughts too. 2022-04-071h 04
RE: The PodcastHow to check in with yourself and ask the important questions, with Sasha Glasgow from Frank+FeelTo round off the first podcast section of this year, we finished with one of our favourite people in the whole entire world: Sasha Glasgow from Frank+Feel. She's a writer and host of journaling workshops, and we had the pleasure of chatting all about journaling, morning routines, and how she looks out for the prompts and words that resonate. Sasha was frank, heartfelt, and brilliant - we hope you love it as much as we do!2022-02-2445 min
RE: The PodcastRunning a soulful, tender-hearted business, with Gentle Visibility Coach Suzy DarkeIf you often look at the world of business coaching and advice, and think - but this just doesn't feel like it's ME - then we think you'll love this episode. As a gentle visibility coach, Suzy Darke helps women run soulful, tender-hearted small businesses that want to connect and make impact in a way that works for them. Suzy is full to the brim with brilliant analogies, permission slips, and wisdom to help small business life seeming not only manageable, but magical too, without having to ever sell your soul. @suzydarke suzydarke.co.uk2022-02-1747 min
RE: The PodcastSelf-Care, Creativity, and Building Community with Laura Jane IllustrationsToday we're joined by lovely Laura Jane, of Laura Jane Illustrations & Hello Happee. We chat all about how a personal interest in self-care led to 270k people following her on instagram for her mindful creativity and illustration (spoiler alert: it's wholesome af.) But it's also real, and amongst other things she introduces us to her idea of restorative self-care and energetic self-care. Looking for an audio hug? This is it!2022-02-1053 min
RE: The PodcastProfit First Applied In Real Life (Aka in Rachel's Business)We know, we know. You can't believe your eyes! Finally, the episode about Profit First has finally landed! Well, just you wait til your ears get round to it...we hope you enjoy it! We've mentioned Mike Michalowicz's Profit First many a time on the podcast, but today we deepdive on how Rachel implemented it in her biz as a real life case study, and how it's helped transform her business finance. LET'S GO! You can get Profit First as both a book an audiobook, if you want to look into it yourself.2022-02-0343 min
RE: The PodcastShould you be considering wholesale to grow your business? With Therese Ørtenblad of Small Business CollaborativeSay hello to today's guest, the wholesale wizard - otherwise known as Therese Ørtenblad, founder of Small Business Collaborative! If you're curious about whether wholesale would work as a next step for your small business, she has the answer. We chatted about what types of business suit wholesale best, how to get started, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls. Plus, why Therese thinks it's an ideal way to sell if you're an introvert! Follow Therese at @small_business_collaborative & follow us @businessproposalpodcast2022-01-2733 min
RE: The PodcastThe reality of having multiple strands to your business, with Bargello author Nerrisa PrattSound the returning guest klaxon! Nerrisa Pratt is back on the pod. We first had her on as the founder of creative PR company Untld Project, but today she's come back as serial crafter, sewist, and founder of the Bargello Edit. We had a really wonderful chat with her all about the creation and publication of her book (oh yeah, did we mention she has a craft book? *Nails emoji*), how she uses craft in her life, and the boundaries she's putting in place as an industrious multi-hyphenate in big bad 2022. We talk about the importance of your own...2022-01-201h 00
RE: The PodcastWhat personality tests & types can tell you about your businessWhether you grew up on the business book fodder of the 90s and 00s or the Buzzfeed quizzes of the 00s and 10s - we're all gluttons for finding out our personality types. We share our results from 4 different personality tests, and discuss the valuable insights for our business that we got from each - as well as the limitations of what they offered us. Take the tests yourself and let us know what you get! Sparketype test 16 Personalities The Enneagram Keirsey's Four Temperaments2022-01-1341 min
RE: The PodcastCelebrating YOUR 2021 wins! #SmallBizmasHappy New Year! 2022, here we, here we, here we go... Before we kick off the new year proper, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2021 and the Small Bizmas Party we hosted in December alongside our brill small biz pal, Alice Benham. Today the 3 of us are listening to the wins you recorded for us at the event, and taking some time to celebrate everything YOU achieved in such a challenging year. Thanks so much our amazing guests - we can't wait to see where 2022 takes you! https://www.hu...2022-01-071h 01
RE: The PodcastThe biggest perspective shifts of our small business livesFor the FINAL episode of 2021, we thought we'd hand the decision making over to you! Last week we asked for your subject requests, and lovely listener Hanna asked us to talk about some of the instances when our perspectives on something totally shifted over time. We talk about starting new, scary projects, talking to camera, presenting in workshops, slimming offerings down, going back to learning, organising ourselves and more: basically, some of the most seismic things that have changed for us in our entire business lives! Grab your tickets for Small Bizmas here! 2021-11-2538 min
RE: The PodcastReflecting on 2021 and looking forward to 2022In this chunk's - and 2021's - penultimate episode, we thought we'd have a bit of a sentimental one reflecting on the year gone by, and look at what it brought us and how we felt it went. Then, we thought we'd look forward to 2022, and what we're hoping it will bring! Plus, for each half we took a prompt from the Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022 journal from Project Love (out now.) Grab your tickets for Small Bizmas 2021 here Plus, please email us thebusinessproposalpodcast@gmail.com to suggest next week's episode topic - the final of this y...2021-11-1848 min
RE: The PodcastYou are invited to SMALL BIZMAS! Tickets available nowIt’s been a long couple of years for us business owners -- the elf-employed if you will! We're SO proud of everything you’ve achieved and with that in mind, we’ve decided to throw a party for small business owners who want a chance to relax and unwind with the people who well and truly GET it. So join us, Rachel Waring & Ellie Kime, alongside our pal Alice Benham, fellow business owner and podcaster who lives and breathes small business ownership, for an evening of food, drink, music, activities, a Big Fat Quiz Of The...2021-11-1702 min
RE: The PodcastGetting ready for Black Friday: Small Business Approaches & AlternativesWith Black Friday (and Black Thursday, and Cyber Monday, and all the crew) just round the corner, you might be thinking about your sales strategy. Discount codes, money off, slashed prices - these are all the traditional ways big businesses advertise on Black Friday. But is this the way it has to be for small businesses too? We chat about the pros and cons of Black Friday, as well as some alternatives you might want to try instead (if you want to opt in at all, that is. If you want to opt out - we totally understand too!)2021-11-1134 min
RE: The PodcastSelf Care for Creatives with Nina Elegba of Recess LivingWe're huge fans of Nina & Recess Living, so we had pretty high expectations when we interviewed her - which she absolutely smashed! We could have chatted all day (and it probs felt like we did - sorry Nina) about her approach to self-care for creatives, mindfulness, and 'meditation for do-ers'. If you're the kind of person who finds it hard to sit still but knows they need to spend time relaxing, you're gonna love this episode and all the gems of wisdom Nina brought to it! 2021-11-0441 min
RE: The PodcastHow to stay enthusiastic about your businessHARK! What's this? Is it a bird, is it a plane? No! It's FINALLY an episode on enthusiasm from Ellie?! To celebrate the launch of her VORACIOUS magazine Kickstarter campaign, The Enthusiast herself thought she'd chat about how to stay enthusiastic about your business. When you do what you love, it can be easy to think your enthusiasm will always be there - and then if it wanes slightly (which is totally natural) it can be really scary. So how can you keep that fire burnin'? You can preorder VORACIOUS here!2021-10-2850 min
RE: The PodcastNeurodiversity in the workplace, and how to work with your brain with Daniel Aherne from Adjust ServicesCan you hear Rachel's squeals from here? Because it's BRAIN STUFF TIME! This week we're delighted to be chatting to Daniel Aherne, founder of Adjust Services, whose mission is to start the Neurodiversity conversation in every workplace. They focus specifically on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia, but this episode is a must listen for everyone on how to work with your own brain, and how to make life easier for your neurodiverse colleagues too! adjustservices.co.uk2021-10-2142 min
RE: The PodcastHow do you know when it's time for a brand refresh? with Aiza from Studio CoyaToday we're joined by the wonderful Aiza, founder of Studio Coya, to discuss rebranding - how do you know when it's time? How do you go about it? What's the difference between a refresh and a full rebrand? Plus Aiza brought alllll the food metaphors (bring snacks!) and Rachel used the word "squeeze" about 250000000 times. ENJOY!2021-10-1439 min
RE: The PodcastHarnessing Those Fresh Start FeelsWE'RE BACK! And, just like The Lonely Island, we're on a BOAT. We were thrilled to record this episode on The Boat Pod in Little Venice, where we were really leaning into the fresh start feeling of this time of year. New podcast block, new quarter, not-quite-new season BUT new weather as the temperature drops - so we decided to apply a little back-to-school vibin' to our businesses!2021-10-0749 min
RE: The PodcastA love letter to you, dear listenersAnd an update as we take a slightly earlier than planned month off from the shopoddypoddy. 2021-08-1909 min
RE: The PodcastPreventing (and treating) burnout as a business owner with Katie PhillipsTODAY we had an absolute treat talking to Katie Phillips, a coach & trainer specialising in helping business owners combat, come back from, and ultimately prevent burnout. With personal experience of burnout, from the minor to the major, Katie helps ambitious but stressed people protect their brilliant brains. Whether you've burnt out before, you're on the brink of it now or you know it could be round the corner, Katie gives us some tips on how to craft a life that doesn't allow for it! 2021-08-1239 min
RE: The PodcastOur top tips for conquering live videoLive video has many formats: instagram lives, facebook lives, workshops in real time, and more. It's such a powerful tool for your business, but for so many business owners it can feel absolutely terrifying - so how can you get over the fear & get started on it? We chat through our tips and what's helped us from the early days (of nearly accidentally showing our bum on camera) to now (going live without a second's thought.)2021-07-2943 min
RE: The PodcastJFDI July - The Power Of Sometimes Just Doing The F'ing ThingEllie's pushing ahead with her self-coined JFDI July - so warning, there's swearing from the very titular top of this episode! And today we thought we'd talk more about the whole idea of Just F'ing Doing The Thing. Why do we having to-do lists bursting with items that we simply cannot tick off? Why do we avoid doing the little things that we know will make us feel better? How can we try and get into the practice of just getting them done? How can we manage our time more effectively? 2021-07-2239 min
RE: The PodcastThe Power of Candid Conversations, with Fi Grayson of can.did.Pretty much the last thing we did pre-p*ndemic last year was go to one of (then) she can she did's Midweek Mingles - and now, 16 months later, we had the pleasure of chatting to founder Fi on the pod. Since then, she's rebranded to can.did. (well that rhyme is satisfying), in the process launching a networking platform that focuses on the power of honest conversations with the people who want to see you thrive. We talked about transparency in business and how to have these tough convos. Thank you for chatting Fi! @meetcandid m...2021-07-1552 min
RE: The PodcastWhat it's like going into business with your best friend, with Gemma and Kelly from Songbird SessionsThis interview was a loooong time in the scheduling, and we're so so glad we finally got to sit down with the wonderful Gemma and Kelly from Songbird Sessions, and talk about what it's like to go into business with your best friend. We loved hearing all about how they started, what's made it work, and how singing prepared them for their next chapter together, plus how their story both reflected and diverged from ours (not only the obvious divergence being...we can't sing!) And speaking of, MOST EXCITINGLY we've also got some of their gorgeous singing in the e...2021-07-0851 min
RE: The PodcastLiving with the cycles and seasons of business owningWelcome to Season 4! Hurrah! GOD we're happy to see ya. We've clearly had a very reflective month off, as we return with a chat all about the cyclical and seasonal nature of owning a business. All inspired by a chat about how we need to stop beating ourselves up when we don't post on Pinterest/instagram, we talk about the natural cycles, structural cycles and more that are at play in entrepreneurial life. 2021-07-0134 min
RE: The PodcastHow to kickstart your business with help from your friends: Patchwork's Olivia Knight on New Business ShowersNot that we have an overinflated sense of self-worth, but with a month off looming ahead of us, this last episode is the equivalent of the Pyramid Stage's Sunday Headliner at Worthy Farm. Luckily, our brilliant guest today is more than worthy: Olivia Knight, founder of Patchwork, came to talk to us (virtually) about the concept of new business showers. Why don't we celebrate business milestones like we celebrate life milestones? Well, with Patchwork and a lil help from your pals, we absolutely can. And should. And will! Check out Patchwork here.2021-05-2746 min
RE: The PodcastCome BTS with us at our branding and content photoshootIn this episode, we thought we'd bring you behind the scenes of our branding and content creation shoot, which we're having done right now in real time! It's been something we've been dreaming of doing for a while, and today's the day - so we wanted to explain the inspiration, the logistics, and the planning that's gone into it...2021-05-2034 min
RE: The PodcastLimiting Beliefs with Anna DunleavyToday we chat to self belief business coach Anna Dunleavy about limiting beliefs. It's a word we've heard bandied about on the 'gram so much recently - but what are they? And how do we cultivate self belief as business owners in the face of them?2021-05-1334 min
RE: The PodcastThe Inclusive Hashtag Strategy You Need with WhimsicellaYOU ASKED AND WE LISTENED! And selfishly thought about what we know *we* need, and boy the answer is Ella Nobre-Watts of Whimsicella. As a copywriter and social media expert, she noticed a gaping hole in the hashtag strategy of innovative, creative, forward-thinking businesses. So, she created a diverse hashtag database of over 2,000 (!!!). We chatted to her about general best practices with hashtags, what she looks for in a good'un, and how the idea of the database came about. You can get the database here and follow Ella here.2021-05-0634 min
RE: The PodcastThe past jobs we've had, and what they taught usToday's episode is for those of you who, like Ellie, are nosey about people's past jobs. We rattle through the positions we had before we got to today's point on our career journeys, and discuss what we can see that we learnt from each experience, with the beauty of time, space, and that ol' chestnut of hindsight. Though it may not have felt like it at the time, each job taught us a different lesson or skill that we've carried through to our work today - some more than others!2021-04-291h 01
RE: The PodcastAuthenticity, originality, and the creative thievery of inspiration with Jess and Nat from Mac + MooreWe had a HOOT chatting to Jess and Nat, the dynamic duo & ultimate dream team behind the award-winning Mac & Moore. At the start of this year they started a Clubhouse series called Creative Thieves, based on a Jim Jarmusch quote about authenticity, originality, and where we get inspiration from, and we loved that idea so much we wanted to chat about it. We may also have got exceptionally giddy at talking to TWO whole people on the Zoom room... You can see their website here, follow them on instagram here and twitter here.2021-04-2251 min
RE: The PodcastHow to increase engagement on your social media posts (without much algorithm chat)Over the years our relationships with our social media accounts have evolved - where once we were obsessed with likes, we're now slightly less attached to those vanity metrics, and prefer to focus on engagement because it's where the real community lies. Today we're talking through some different ways to maximise your presence on these apps and increase your engagement on social media - but we promise, no hacking the algorithm chat!2021-04-1548 min
RE: The PodcastHow should we focus our time as business owners?On the podcast before we've talked about how best to manage our time, but today we zoom out even further - on how to decide what to focus our precious hours on in the first place. Being a business owner is having to wear 25000 hats all at once, so which are the most important?! We chat through what we do to make sense of it all.2021-04-0839 min
RE: The PodcastWhy we so often overlook uncomfortable action feeling...well...uncomfortableHey friends! Did you miss us? We missed you FOR SURE. For the first episode back after our mini self-imposed break, we thought we'd check in with what you've missed (spoiler alert: nothing much, we're still in a pandemic) and some of the deeper mindset shifts we've dealt with in the past few weeks. Rachel analyses what her (very!) successful launch taught her to take forward, and Ellie muses on the foundational mindset work that's always at play when you're a business owner.2021-04-0146 min
RE: The PodcastBranding, your brand, and what the hell the difference is with strategic designer Dominique from DmarzdesignsI know we say this all the time but hoooo boy do we have a treat for you today. Today, we're joined by the wonderful Dominique from Dmarz Designs, a designer who specialises in strategy-driven branding, website design and handlettering for smaller businesses. Basically, Dominique is an expert in an area we have absolutely no idea about, but we desperately want to know more about - and she definitely delivered. We chatted about what a brand is, what it does for you, how it differs from your branding, some easy mistakes to fix, quick tips to improve your brand...2021-02-2541 min
RE: The Podcast2021 Pinterest Updates: what do we need to know?Today's episode is a juicy one with our resident Pinterest Fangirl Rachel letting us in on all the latest updates on the platform, advising how we can implement their advice and top tips, and helping make Pinterest work wonders for our businesses. You can sign up for Rachel's Pinterest training here2021-02-1851 min
RE: The PodcastInstagram Reels talk: how are we feeling about them? No, reel-ly?(Sorry, couldn't resist!) Today we're having a chinwag about Instagram Reels. Now they've had a good few months' settling in period, we thought we'd discuss how we've been finding them - what's been working for us? What's not? What have we liked about them? (Plus, we talk all about Rachel's legit viral reel - which she'll be mortified to see me mention here, but by the time she sees it will be published and therefore too late! Mwahahaha.) Follow us on instagram @businessproposalpodcast & check us out at businessproposalpodcast.com2021-02-1149 min
RE: The PodcastFinding Your Creative VoiceThough it's not something you probably set out to have, we all use and flex our creative 'voice' everyday; our own stamp on the world that makes something unmistakably ours. But how do you find one that feels right? We chat through some ways you can explore your own creative voice plus a weird but ultimately wonderful deepdive into Rachel's obsession with the Millennium Dome - 3 seasons in, and we're still full of delightful surprises.2020-11-2644 min
RE: The PodcastLessons after a launch campaign, with our very own Rachel WaringIf we worked in a start-up, we’d probably have this scheduled in the diary as a “post-mortem” - but we don’t, so we haven’t. Rachel recently did a big ol’ launch for her Pinterest group training Ignite, and we thought it might be useful to chat through what she did during the launch process, how the launch itself went and what she learnt from it. If you’re planning a launch in the future, or you’ve seen them happen and wonder about the nitty gritty - or even if you’re just wanting to be a bit more present...2020-10-0146 min
RE: The Podcast#podcastblackoutToday, in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests occurring globally, we’re taking part in the #podcastblackout. This means that instead of our usual episode, we will be reading out the names of the black people killed by police brutality in the UK and the US. It is exceptionally important that we, as white people, keep working through to work towards being an ally; working on becoming anti-racist, not just non-racist, and not just now, but for the longer term. Here's a (non-exhaustive) list to start: Nova Reid 75 Things White People Can Do Fo...2020-06-0404 min
RE: The PodcastFINALLY: We talk Trello, why we love it and 4 ways to use itFINALLY IT IS HAPPENING TO US, RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR FACE - We're talking about Trello! You'll have heard us wang on about Trello before - in fact, maybe we should do a Trello count - because we use it all the time to organise our time (and lives!) It's genuinely changed how we can run our businesses, and so we today we run through what it is (a project management tool), why Ellie used to hate it and how Rachel indoctrinated her, and 4 ways to use it. (Though really the possibilities are endless!)2020-05-2845 min
RE: The PodcastWhat key metrics should you be paying attention to?This week we're discussing - on request - what key metrics you should be looking at for your business. What are the numbers you actually need to be keeping track of? Likes, engagement, followers? What do the numbers on Pinterest mean? And how do you decipher Google Analytics? We take you through it with what Rachel described as a 'snazzy reframe'...and promise we never mention a KPI! 2020-05-0738 min
RE: The PodcastHow to know when an idea feels right (and what to do if it doesn't)This week we're talking about how to tell when ideas feel right...and, when they don't, how to navigate the fact that you've already announced them. This is coming from personal experience as we've both recently publicly announced projects that we've since decided not to take on - but we thought we'd chat through the whys, and then how we knew and what to do next! Rachel described this as an 'enjoyable' episode, so hold onto your horses pals, we're in for a corker...2020-04-3037 min
RE: The PodcastWe're Slacking, Volume 4 - Demerara Sugar and Holiday Father ChristmasMidweek minutiae and humpday happenings from us over at virtual BPP HQ! Just a note - we discuss Father Christmas in this ep! So if you're listening out loud with kiddiwinks nearby, you might want to turn it down for a bit. (Full disclosure: Ellie is the ultimate Santa stan, so we don't say anything incriminating!) 2020-03-1814 min
RE: The PodcastWe're Slacking, Volume 3 - Why did Rocky climb that hill?Back with inane office chat round 3, featuring unusual restaurants, Cecilia performing some foley art, and why Ellie's an uncultured idiot when it comes to films.2020-03-1714 min
RE: The PodcastAll the Apps & Programmes We Couldn't Run Our Business WithoutUnlike the other episodes in which we have somewhat merged into one hive mind, we come at this one from totally separate angles - Rachel, a digital pro, life organised by apps & programmes within an inch of its life, and Ellie, a creaky old analogue fart who still has to use a paper diary. Together, we chat through all the apps and programmes we couldn't run our business without, ranging from project management to social media scheduling to image editing to to-do-list-sorting. Only a couple are affiliate linked, so don't worry - we love each and every one from...2020-02-2758 min
RE: The PodcastPinterest's 2020 Updates (And how to deal with algorithmic changes)Pinterest recently announced some updates to the way the site works for users, so our resident Pinterest expert/die-hard fangirl Rachel Emma gives us the lowdown on everything you need to know. We also delve into how to deal with these kind of algorithmic changes, and how they can sometimes be a good thing even though they seem so frustrating.2020-02-2059 min
RE: The PodcastThe Key to Charging Your Worth and Taking Up Space with Ray DoddJudging by Rachel's "ooooft" count this week, this episode was genuinely life changing. We spoke to money and business coach Ray Dodd on why it's so hard to charge your worth, and how we can a) work out what it is and b) get to the point where we feel comfortable doing it. We talk about vulnerability hangovers, impostor syndrome, navigating guilt, and how to make money with a small audience - basically, Ray gave us absolute gold. 2020-02-1359 min
RE: The PodcastPurchasing with purpose with Luminary BakeryRemember how Rachel was when we we went to Pinterest? This is Ellie's version of that, as we interviewed the amazing Rachael and Emma from Luminary Bakery. Luminary Bakery are a social enterprise who help disadvantaged women by offering them a safe and professional environment to be supported, championed, and to provide them with skills training and paid employment via their bakery (and, as an aside, they make the most incredibly delicious cinnamon buns IN THE WORLD.) We chatted all about the Luminary story, and about how small businesses can do their bit in their own processes. 2020-01-2340 min
RE: The PodcastHow To Write An About Page You'll Be Proud OfToday we turned the tables slightly, with Rachel quizzing our very own Ellie The Wedding Enthusiast on how to write a good about page for your website! We cover style, substance, what to include and what not to include, and how to put it all together. Writing about pages can feel cringey and awkward, but we'll show you how to do it in a way that you'll not only feel proud to publish, but you'll want to shout from the rooftops.2020-01-1658 min
RE: The PodcastWhy it feels like your marketing efforts are failing...Join us as we toboggan down the slope of self awareness together, and discuss why your marketing efforts might be failing (despite you working really hard on them). It sounds like the most depressing episode ever, but actually we think it’s rather uplifting, and we hope you do too. Special guest stars include Adele, Cecilia the cat, and Ellie’s allergies.2019-11-2854 min
RE: The PodcastFundamental Advice That Shaped Our BusinessesToday we've got a jam packed smorgasbord of an episode for you, because we're chatting about the fundamental pieces of advice that have shaped both of our businesses into what they are today. We cover getting out of your comfort zone, building connections, habit stacking and even business finances and a concept Rachel is calling The Brain Oven. Intrigued? Be sure to check out the show notes on this one because they are plentiful! 2019-11-071h 00
RE: The PodcastHow to Get the MOST out of a Wedding Fair - with Most CuriousWedding fairs are a really big part of the wedding world - but what are they? Why might you want to do one? How do you do it? And how do you make the most of them once you're in? We chat to Becky and Cat, the ladies behind A Most Curious Wedding Fair, the coolest wedding fair for style-savvy couples. Also Ellie - you might have heard of her - is part of the team too, so enjoy her half-asking, half-answering. 2019-10-031h 10
RE: The PodcastSEASON 1 TRAILERThanks so much for all of your love and support for Season 1, and what a first season it's been! From ideal customers, to money mindset, to content planning, to celebrating yourself - we've loved being your ear pals this season. Bereft at the thought of NO US for a while?! Don't worry, we'll be back in September, and we've got BIG PLANS. In the mean time, we'll still be around on the 'gram so feel free to catch up with us there: The Business Proposal Instagram Ellie's Instagram Rachel's Instagram 2019-07-0402 min
RE: The PodcastHow to Unlock The Power of Etsy with Danielle from The Merriweather CouncilWe chat (well, Ellie chats, Rachel fawns over) to Danielle from The Merriweather Council about how to utilise Etsy for your small creative business effectively. We talked nitty gritty like keywords, maximisation, and the power of Etsy for marketing, but also chatted about the bigger picture, and how it fits into your creative business as a whole. Perfect for indie creatives in and outside of the wedding industry!2019-06-061h 05
RE: The PodcastHow to Use Pinterest for Your BusinessJoin us on the best hour and 6 minutes of Rachel's life, at actual PINTEREST HQ. The lovely Meesh and Reena from the Pinterest UK team shared their tips with us on how to leverage the power of Pinterest for your wedding business, to get you more sales, more views and more raving fans. SCHNOTES: https://www.thebusinessproposalpodcast.com/episodes INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/businessproposalpodcast 2019-03-141h 06
RE: The PodcastCopy Is Everywhere - Make It CountYou feel it in your fingers, you feel it in your toes - copy is all around us, and it's how your business grows...if you often find yourself staring at a blank page in a cold sweat wondering what to say, then this episode is for you. Whether it's blogs, social media or emails (it all counts as copy!) Ellie (aka the cool girl of copy) shares her wisdom about how to improve your copywriting skills and how to sell without being sales-y.2019-02-071h 11
RE: The PodcastFinding Your Ideal ClientsWelcome to The Business Proposal, the podcast for wedding creatives, by wedding creatives. In our inaugural episode, we (Rachel and Ellie) are diving right in with one of the trickiest challenges small business owners face: finding your ideal clients. The reason we decided to kick off the podcast with this conversation is that finding your ideal customers is HARD, but once you do, everything else in your business starts to make more sense. We can all relate to that fearful feeling that you won't book enough clients to pay the bills, or maybe the bookings...2019-01-2554 min