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no ordinary daysno ordinary daysinstant gratificationIn this episode lauren and shelby discuss instant gratification and lauren's birthday! listen to hear all of this episodes tangents and topics!2023-02-1726 minno ordinary daysno ordinary daysturning twenty-fourlauren and shelby chat about their feelings about turning 24 this year and lauren's upcoming birthday! they also go on random side tangents, like usual. this episodes small business shout-out goes to Home Sweet Cone!2023-02-0645 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefQ&A: Delegating Tasks At Home, Job Offers, & The Sunday ScariesNikki and I are covering topics like how to know if a candidate is the right fit for your company, ways to manage the emotional drain of entrepreneurship, and effective home systems that we have in place.  We highlight how we delegate tasks and seek support from our partners around decision fatigue. We also talk about how we communicate with our families when we have to work outside of normal business hours, which is one of the major trade-offs of being your own boss. Plus, today’s legal brief is all about having solid privacy policies and rev...2022-11-1636 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefBehind The Mic: Getting Clear On Your Messaging, Interview Tips & Staying True To YourselfNikki has such a wealth of knowledge around media training, best interview practices, and speaking skills. In our conversation, we talk about how to stay true to yourself when you’re being interviewed, tips for getting really clear on your messaging, and ways to share your story in an effective way.    Nikki highlights the importance of staying present and only taking on opportunities that align with your business and audience. We talk about what it’s like to be both an interviewer and interviewee, and how to tackle public speaking engagements. Plus, today’s legal brief is...2022-11-1042 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefYou’re Already Successful, You’re Just Not Noticing ItHow do you measure success? For some people, it’s the amount of money in their bank account, the car they drive, or the zip code that they live in. For Lou and I, success comes from the impact we can make for our clients, the livelihood we can create for our teams, and the quality time that we can spend with our loved ones. We discuss how to tell when it’s time to pivot, what it looks like to take actions that align with your end goal, and the importance of getting out of a toxic cycle of c...2022-10-2021 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefHow To Set Boundaries Between You & Your BusinessTalking about boundaries is one of my favorite business topics. Louise and I dive into the systems that we have in place to protect ourselves, our teams, and our clients, especially when it comes to the pressure of being available 24/7. We share our favorite tools for setting boundaries on our calendars and communication channels, which helps us establish clear limits between work and personal life. We also highlight strategies to create exceptions to your rules without totally deconstructing them.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Establishing the right boundaries for the current season of yo...2022-10-1926 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefIt's Okay To Make Money!Setting prices for your offerings is one of the hardest decisions to make as a business owner. Louise and I are sharing tangible takeaways and examples of how we’ve navigated pricing in our businesses. We talk about the difference between your bottom line and your profit and loss statement, when and how to raise your prices, and how to create consistency across your pricing approach. Lou breaks down the three different elements to consider when setting a price that works best for you and your business, and she also illustrates how having a variety of services helps you sc...2022-10-1830 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefPut Your Team’s Growth First And Your Business Will Grow TooThe transition from solopreneur to company leader can be tough, so Lou and I are chatting about what it’s been like for us to experience those growing pains. We talk about how building a team and setting the tone for your company culture creates a certain level of wellbeing not only for you, but also your team. We share our go-to tools and systems that we have in place to set clear communication, expectations, and boundaries between our employees and clients. We also touch on how to calculate your return on investment when it comes to hiring and wh...2022-10-1336 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefHave You Been Ghosted By A Fellow Professional?Ghosting has become the norm in our society, and business is no exception. We jump on consultations, send over proposals, and offer up job positions just to be met with radio silence. Lou and I have made a conscious effort to always give the courtesy of replying back and want to stress the benefits of establishing effective communication practices.  We tackle how to make sure that you’re protected and getting paid for services provided, plus we share exactly how we collect payments. We also share our experiences about the job application process from the perspective of bot...2022-10-1243 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefImportant Reminders Before You Start Your BusinessWelcome to the first episode of I’ll Make This Brief! I’m joined by Louise Hipperson, founder of The Finance Agency, to pull back the curtain on what it’s like to be an entrepreneur. We share our two very different approaches to exiting the corporate world and what our biggest challenges have been during this transition. We touch on outsourcing, embracing hustle seasons, and getting out of the comparison cycle. We also discuss different ways to create community and highlight the importance of making connections with people outside of your industry.    IN THIS EPISODE...2022-10-1136 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefBehind The Scenes Of A Founder’s LifeI’m Lauren Boyd, a small business owner, attorney and mom. Join me for my honest take on entrepreneurship, marriage and motherhood. I’ll Make This Brief is a seasonal podcast sharing my musings on common topics founders face, from leading your team and embracing your zone of genius, to managing mom guilt and nurturing your personal relationships. Each episode, I’ll also be sharing a legal brief highlighting some of my favorite and trending legal tips and perspectives.   Join me and a special guest every quarter to binge a handful of episodes from the trenche...2022-10-0902 minno ordinary daysno ordinary daysbirthday chats!lauren and shelby talk about lauren's upcoming birthday --- and of course go on many tangents along the way!2022-02-0831 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefIs There Going to Be Increased Legal Regulation In Coaching?In This Episode, You Will Learn: Three things online business owners should consider! If you need a privacy policy. The increased regulations we are seeing with sales tax for digital products. Resources + Links:   Coaching Bundle | Buy Now   Accessibe - Link for 10% Discount ....................   Contract Shop   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community  2021-11-0819 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefWho Owns Your Intellectual Property: "Work Made For Hire" ExplainedIn this episode you’ll learn:   What qualifies as “work made for hire” Things to include in your agreement with your contractors How long a copyright lasts If/when it’s appropriate to give credit to the independent contractor   Resources + Links:   Independent Contractor Agreement | Buy Now   Text CONTRACTOR to (844) 928-1095 for a coupon to the Independent Contractor Agreement   Text WORKSHOP to (844) 928-1095 to sign up for the Own Your Brand Workshop   ....................   Work with...2021-10-0415 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefSophia Amoruso cites this as One of Her Most Expensive MistakesIf you’re listening to this podcast we know at least one thing about you...YOU have big ideas! A big vision that is worth the work you are putting into making your vision a reality. In this episode, Lauren is sharing a big lesson learned from a mistake the founder of Girl Boss and Nasty Gal made when trademarking one of her brands. Trademarking is a way to advocate a protect that vision you are putting your time, money, and effort into creating! As you are building your brand, what are some products and services you envision having in...2021-09-1311 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefIt’s Time to Own Your BrandWe’re back with more information on how you can take action to OWN your brand! You spend so much time and resources pouring into your business, offerings, and products. Having Trademarks in place (and the right Trademarks in place) will help protect what you have worked so hard to create! In this episode, our host Lauren is sharing the different types of Trademarks, as well as what they are used for! Tune in to get some amazing foundational knowledge about Trademarks, and which one is right for you and your business!   02:00 What makes a Tra...2021-09-0615 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefConfidentiality: How Soon You Need ItWhat is a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and when do I need one? In this episode, our host Lauren is breaking down the different types of Non-Disclosures, how they differ from each other, and when they are appropriate! Sharing sensitive and confidential information within your business needs to be protected. Having the right Non-Disclosure Agreement (aks NDA) in place not only protects you and your business, but it also makes the purpose of sharing the information clear. Tune in to learn about the NDA(s) you need in your business!    01:30 The difference between a Mutual Non-Disclosure vs Un...2021-08-2618 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This Brief7 Must-Have DisclaimersLet's talk Disclaimers! Setting clear expectations through disclaimers not only sets a solid foundation of communication with those you do business with but protects you as a business owner as well! In this episode, our host Lauren is sharing 7 must-have disclaimers that apply to a wide range of businesses. Whether you have a product or service-based business, a physical storefront, or an online community space, there are disclaimers in this episode for you that you may not be aware of! Tune in for the breakdown of each of the seven disclaimers, when they are used, and how you can...2021-08-2320 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefThe Energy of Celebration with Jenn KennedyWhat is the energy you bring into a room? That energy is what you are going to attract more of in your life. So much of your energy is what you focus on. In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Lauren’s mentor, Jenn Kennedy. With the mission to help women live their dream life of freedom and abundance, she has a different approach than you may have heard. Celebrate everything. Not just the big wins or the “good” things happening in your life, celebrate the tough things you are working through too! Tune in as Jenn shares the powe...2021-08-0921 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefOwning Your Professional Independence with Tara TrottierIf there is a constant in entrepreneurship, it’s continually learning and evolving as a business and business owner. In this episode, we’re joined by marketing strategist, Tara Trottier! Tara specializes in primarily helping clinical therapists grow their practices online in a way that is in line with their values, makes them more money, and avoid burnout in the process. As professionals, often we go through the motions, running our businesses the way they’ve always been done. Tara and Lauren both share the benefits they have seen in their businesses, and client’s businesses by working with a coach...2021-08-0517 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefThe Impact of an Effective Tax Strategy with Barbara SchreihansWhat are you not “accounting” for that could be saving you thousands of dollars in your business? In this episode, we’re joined by Tax Accountant Barbara Schreihans. Barbara is on a mission to help business owners maximize deductions and save thousands of dollars in taxes each year. What would that do for you and your business? Grab your favorite home office snack and get ready to take some notes, because this episode has some great tips for how you can run the day-to-day of your business with a tax strategy in mind!   01:40 What can I do in...2021-07-2916 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefBuilding Collaborations with Sam Abrahart and Devonne Badelt from The Mayfair GroupThere is power in vulnerability! In today’s episode, we are joined by Sam Abrahart and Devonne Badelt of The Mayfair Group. As you’ll quickly find in listening to this episode, The Mayfair Group does more than “just” design quality clothing. The idea that sparked the creation of their brand is one that doesn’t get talked about as much as it should. Mental health. Sam and Devonne share some behind-the-scenes look at what creating campaigns look like, and how The Mayfair Group gives back.    00:40 Meet Sam and Devonne. 03:15 The start of The Mayfair...2021-07-2617 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefThe Health of an Entrepreneur with Toni MarinucciAs entrepreneurs, it is so important that you don’t forget to include yourself at the top of the list of people who depend on you! In this episode, we’re joined by Registered Dietician and TedX Speaker, Toni Marinucci! Toni shares her story of healing her own relationship with food, and how guilt around eating can go both ways. When we’re making sure to take care of ourselves and our health, it’s important to take into account both physical and mental health! Making decisions based on both how you want to feel now and in the future i...2021-07-2217 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefNot Playing it Safe in Style or Life with Britany SimonHow do you want to feel when you walk into a space? Whether it’s your dining room or your office, your home and the rooms you spend the most time in should work for you! Our host Lauren is excited to chat with Britany Simon of Britany Simon Design House. Having a beautifully decorated space is more than just the aesthetic! Of course, having decor that reflects your style and how you want to feel is valuable on its own, but it’s so much more than that! It’s about creating spaces in your life that fit into y...2021-07-1918 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefChanneling Our Energy to Build Our Legacy with Joy HarringtonYour feminine energy is a superpower! It’s that creative part of you that if listened to, will help you bring the life you want to live every day to fruition. In this episode, our host Lauren is excited to chat with Joy Harrington! Joy is a business coach, mentor, and Instagram expert! Having run herself to the point of complete burnout with a previous business, she learned about feminine energy out of necessity! Leaning into her feminine and strengthening the connection to her intuition is what led her to build her own legacy of helping women find their ow...2021-07-1516 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefThe Power Behind Being a Lifelong Learner with Darleen SantoreLife is more than just existing! It’s about growth and experiences! In this episode, our host Lauren is excited to have Darleen Santore (aka Coach Dar) on to talk about how learning adds to your life. As someone that works with high level athletes on their mindsets, we dive into ways we can be actively pursuing our own legacies in everything you feel called to create in life and business. There are so many ways to learn, grow, anf experience life to its fullest. Let’s be more curious, learn through DOING and watch how it impacts every area...2021-07-1215 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefA Journey to the Supreme Court with R.T. CusterEvery product you own started with an idea. In this episode of The Lauren Boyd Show, we’re talking to angel investor and co-founder of Vortic Watches, R.T. Custer. R.T is a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur specializing in story-based marketing for consumer-based companies. He started Vortic Watch Company in college and has since grown it to a nationally recognized 7-figure luxury brand. R.T. is sharing his story of being sued by a multi-billion dollar company, and his mission to highlight and invest in small businesses like his that are changing the game. Tune in to he...2021-07-0818 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefCreating a White Glove Customer Experience with Hannah NievesWhat is the first thing you think of when you hear the word Luxury? Luxury is an experience! In this episode, we’re joined by Marketing, Branding, and PR expert, Hannah Nieves of Hannah Nieves Consulting! Creating an intentional customer journey is something that will set you and your business apart. Thoughtfully creating an experience for your client each step of the way is what elevates it to that luxury, white-glove level service! Tune in to hear ways Hannah sets that intention, carries projects out with her team, and shares how you can strategically use PR in different ways to...2021-07-0518 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefTapping into the Power of the Enneagram to be a more Thoughtful Leader with Tracy O’MalleyWhat is your Enneagram number? Knowing which Enneagram type you are can be such a powerful tool in life, and leadership! It’s knowing your personality type, what your strengths and weaknesses are, and what motivates you! We’re honored to have Enneagram expert, Tracy O’Malley sharing how this knowledge has changed her entire life for the better. Whether it's a relationship with a partner, friends, family, and team members, knowing about the different Enneagram types will help you communicate better with everyone you come in contact with. Tune in to hear how this can deepen your understanding of you...2021-07-0122 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefA Confused Customer Never Buys with Kate RosenowIt’s time to simplify! Simplify your offerings and the day-to-day of running your business by creating systems! Clarity equals cash, and systems equal sales! In this episode, we’re joined by systems expert, Kate Rosenow! Kate is the owner of Work Well with Kate, helping business owners become more profitable and less busy through systems and automation! Kate learned quickly with a previous business how important it is to have systems and have clarity around your offerings! It not only helps you run your business with more clarity, simplifying for your clients also helps them have the best expe...2021-06-2819 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefInvesting in Paid Ads with Whitney LeeFor those that are new to investing in ads, it can be intimidating to know where to start! You have a product or service that is so beneficial, and there is a whole world of people who uniquely need exactly what you do! The key is being able to connect with them! In this episode, we’re joined by the founder of PR agency, Sociallee, Whitney Lee! Whitney breaks down why “boosting” posts on Facebook is a trap, how you can educate yourself on how to make the most of your social media ads, and the results you can see wh...2021-06-2415 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefBuilding Brand Authority with Pinterest with Melissa ClaytonAre you utilizing Pinterest to reach your ideal client? In this episode, we’re joined by Pinterest expert, Melissa Clayton. Melissa is on a mission to help women leverage Pinterest to grow their businesses! Find out ways you can repurpose content you are already creating to reach a whole new audience, build brand authority, and become a Pinterest Pro!   01:00 Welcome to the new season theme: Authority. 02:00 Why is Pinterest underutilized and often overlooked? 04:00 What are ways we can start using Pinterest for our businesses today? 06:40 Repurposing content for Pinterest to...2021-06-2113 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefPivoting from a Mindset of Scarcity to Abundance with Sam HarperAre you welcoming abundance into your life? Today’s guest, Samantha Harper share’s how she practices gratitude for every opportunity that comes her way, and follows that by saying “more please!” It’s about recognizing the wealth of abundance you already have in your life and welcoming more abundance so you can give more abundantly in life and business. Tune in for specific ways you can embrace an abundant mindset, learn about sound healing, and open yourself up to more opportunities by saying, “more please.”   02:40 Moving out of scarcity and into abundance! 05:30 Having an abund...2021-06-1719 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefNormalizing Mentorship with Mary Frances and Jill PetersenHow are you intentionally seeking out growth and guidance? Since you’re listening to this podcast we know you are someone that is following your desire to grow in life and business! In this episode, we are joined by two women who realized how powerful it would have been to have the mentorship and personal development knowledge they have now when they were teens! Co-founders of Girls Mentorship, Jill Petersen and Mary Frances, are here to pose some amazing questions we can ask ourselves as parents, leaders, and simply as individuals wanting to grow and follow core values!   ...2021-06-1415 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefWhy Your Significant Other Should Invest in Themselves with Kyle DepiesseSo many of the men in our lives are the first to take care of others before filling their own cup! In this episode, we get to hear from Kyle Depiesse and his own experience with burnout. Kyle created the Reaching Beyond Experience by looking at what he and so many men around him needed, turning your typical seminar into an immersive experience! Tune in for ways we can help support the men we care about the most and help give them the support they need to unplug and grow!   01:30 Creating an impact with the R...2021-06-1015 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefAutomating Your Branding and Marketing with Stephanie RielTime savers are life savers when it comes to running your business! In this episode, we’re joined by Stephanie Riel! Stephanie is a brand strategist, marketing consultant, and owner of Riel Deal Marketing. Her mission is to help brands get attention, leads, and customers in a way that is in alignment with their brands' values! Tune in for tips for how to market your brand, how that can evolve over time, and ways to save precious time with automation!   01:40 How do you help clients tie marketing, branding, and results in a way that is in...2021-06-0714 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefBoth Not EitherHave you ever felt you had to choose between motherhood, and successful family life, or a successful career? You aren’t alone if you’ve felt that pressure to choose “this'' or “that”. Well, never underestimate an ambitious woman who knows what she wants! Our host Lauren is sharing how she has been intentional about building her career in a way that she can have both. Both a wonderful family life and build a business that is fulfilling for her! Tune in as Lauren reflects on her corporate career in Law, and how she has created a life where she can sa...2021-06-0311 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefYou’re Doing it Backwards with Jess GlazerOk, so you have an idea for a business, product, or service. Now what? Jess Glazer is on the podcast sharing the very first thing you need to implement when starting your new venture! Jess shares her story of being an elementary school PE teacher, to now being a multi 7-figure CEO! So much of her success and ability to grow has been the way she listens to her clients! In this episode, Jess shares how listening to her ideal client started her entrepreneurial journey, selling purses. That lesson still holds true as she uses those same listening skills...2021-05-3118 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefThe Most Commonly Asked Questions with LaurenWe’re back with another episode of The Lauren Boyd Show and today our host is answering your most commonly asked questions! As an attorney that focuses on helping entrepreneurs have confidence in their legal foundation, Lauren shares some things you might be overlooking when it comes to protecting yourself, and your business! What is missing on your website to make sure you are clear and compliant? What should I have in place with the contractors I work with? Tune in to find out!   01:30 What is the one thing I am likely overlooking on my web...2021-05-2716 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefHow to Create Revenue Goals with Amy GetzLet’s talk about money! For many of us growing up, talking about money has been taboo! In this episode, we’re excited to be talking all about money with Amy Getz. Amy is a CPA, CDFA, and Financial advisor with IRC Wealth that has a passion for helping women with their financial goals. As Amy shares in this episode, simplifying your finances can be as easy as writing things down on paper, so grab a pen and paper as we dive into breaking limiting beliefs, saving your money, and being able to enjoy it too!   02...2021-05-2416 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefBuilding Better Meeting Habits with Heather Hansson of DocketIt’s time to make meetings awesome! Especially in a world where working remotely has become the norm, meetings and staying in communication with your team is key! In this episode, we’re joined by the Director of Products at Docket, Heather Hansson! With 20+ years of experience building solutions and automation, as well as leading teams across the globe, we’re excited to hear how she has built healthy meeting habits! Tune in for tips from Heather, and to hear Lauren’s experience with Docket!   01:30 Meet Heather Hansson! 02:40 How to incorporate Docket into your busi...2021-05-2016 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This Brief“Life Goals” with Alexis AndraLet’s chat Life Goals beyond what we see on a perfectly curated Instagram feed. Life can’t be perfectly curated, it’s messy and beautiful and takes a lot of often behind-the-scenes work! In this episode of The Lauren Boyd Show, we’re excited to hear from guest Alexis Andra of The Shift Creative. Alexis shares her perspective as a business owner, and how she focuses on the things that matter most first, her relationship with God, her husband, and her children!    00:40 As a business that worked with live events, what was the shift like to vi...2021-05-1719 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefMake Sure Your Website is ADA Compliant with Accessibe with Simon BenarieIf a potential client with a disability wanted to check out your website, would they be able to? In this episode of The Lauren Boyd Show, Lauren is joined by Simon Benarie of Accessibe. Accessible is an automated solution to make sure your website is ADA and WCAG compliant! Using a simple tool like Accessibe will not only make your website inclusive to those with disabilities, but also open up a whole new population with buying power and covering your business legally. Tune in to learn more about what goes into making your website accessible and how you can...2021-05-1315 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefAnti-Hustle with Dr. Kathryn EsquerIt’s time to toss the idea of being “busy” being a badge of honor. Today’s guest is Clinical Psychologist and founder of the Teletherapist Network, Dr. Kathryn Esquer. Kathryn is here to share her own personal journey to creating the community and resources she needed as a mental health professional, as well as how she finds alignment in the work she does by not giving in to today’s often popular “hustle” mentality. This episode is about giving yourself permission to change your mind. Change your career, make the move, and follow what feels best for you!   2021-05-1015 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefAnother BIG AnnouncementHave you heard the big news? Our host Lauren and her husband Will are excited to announce that they are pregnant! In this episode, these new expectant parents are documenting special moments they have shared together so far, if they have names picked out, and if they know the gender of their baby yet! Scroll to the bottom of the show notes to see Lauren’s pregnancy announcement post, and the video of the gender reveal! 01:15 Do you think the baby will be a boy or girl? 01:40 Have you picked any ba...2021-05-0608 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefIs Any Income “Passive” with Jessica the Latina Business CoachAs someone who is multi-passionate, how do you know what business idea to run with? In today’s episode, we’re excited to welcome self-proclaimed “has been”, Jessica aka the Latina Business Coach! Jessica’s mission is to help teach Latina business owners the strategies to build 6-figure online businesses to bridge the gap! As someone who is multi-passionate and has started multiple business ventures herself, Jessica is here to share what she has learned about choosing your niche and doubling down on it!    02:00 As a multi passionate person, how do you focus on what you can crea...2021-05-0316 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefCelebrating 30 Years and 50 EpisodesWe have some BIG milestones to celebrate here on the podcast! This is our 50th episode, and we also get to celebrate our host Lauren Boyd as she turns 30! For this special episode, some of Lauren's closest friends are sharing special birthday wishes and pieces of advice with her as she enters her 30's! Tune in to hear these amazing snippets of advice, and head over to Lauren's Instagram to wish her a Happy Birthday and congratulations on 50 incredible episodes! ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation   Connect with Lauren on Instagram| @thelaurenb...2021-04-2909 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefKnowing the Purpose of Your Money with Kara AyalaDo you pay yourself first? Whether you have a career in corporate or are an entrepreneur, this episode is full of strategies and tips for making sure the income you create has a purpose, is enjoyed, and is able to build you more wealth! We are so honored and excited to welcome Kara Ayala on the podcast! Kara and her husband own multiple businesses together and invest in Real Estate currently providing affordable housing in 13 States. Along with the businesses Kara has built, sold, and currently owns, she is also an incredible wife, Mom, Podcast Host and Mentor for...2021-04-2616 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefNever Have a Ceiling on Your Income with Felicia RomeroLet’s talk about two things that can make a huge impact on your life and business….money and core values! So many of us have grown up in a society where it’s taboo to talk about money. In this episode, we get to hear from two incredible women, our host Lauren and her guest Felicia Romero! Tune in as these two women talk about the impact you can make on the world with money, and allowing your core values to lead the moves you make in your career and business.   01:40 The importance of women t...2021-04-2216 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefIf You Don’t Value A Little You Will Not Value A LotWhat are you most grateful for in this moment? As ambitious women, it can be easy to focus on what’s next. The next big goal, the next thing on our to-do list, the next dollar amount in our bank account, the next thing we want, or experience we want to create. While having goals is important, we’d be missing out on the big picture if we don’t take time to appreciate what we have now. The relationships you have and the amazing life you have already created! In a world that often glorifies the hustle, tune into t...2021-04-1909 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefHow Hormones Play in Alignment with Dr. ZenWe often refer to our periods as “the time of the month”, but what if we looked at our cycles wholistically, as the true monthly cycle they are. Periods and PMS can get a bad wrap, and Dr. Zen is here to share ways we can flow (pun intended) with our cycles and actually use subtle changes in our hormones to our advantage. Tune in to learn about the 4 different cycles of the month, what times of the month are good for planning different things in your life and business, and how to become more in tune with your body...2021-04-1516 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefMaximizing the Value of Your Team with Melissa MachatHiring the right people is key for scaling your business, avoiding burnout, and being able to enjoy the lifestyle you have worked so hard to create! In this episode, we are excited to chat with business coach Melissa Machat! Melissa helps entrepreneurs like you stop trying to do it all themselves, grow their businesses, make more money, and avoid burnout! Tune in for her tips on finding the right people to hire, in the right timeline, and investing in your team while making sure your business is profitable!   02:00 How can I grow my business by h...2021-04-1219 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefOpportunity Cost of Your TimeOur time is our most valuable resource! Are your systems and payment structure set up to honor that time? In this episode, our host Lauren is sharing tips to make sure you are getting paid for your time, from your consultation to protecting yourself in the event of a cancellation!    01:10 Never discount your time! 03:40 How charging for consultations changed my business! 08:40 What if your business is affected by cancellations? 12:15 Is your payment structure set up to honor your time?   ………………………………………..   Work with Lauren Boyd | Book a Consultation2021-04-0813 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefBehind the Scenes of Our New BrandNotice anything new!? We are no longer The Legally Aligned Podcast. As personal seasons of life are changing over here, and as our host Lauren has dived into more conversations with guests, it quickly became clear that there is so much more to be shared on top of helping you have a strong legal foundation! As ambitious women, there are so many things that add up to make the full lives we lead beyond entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear how The Lauren Boyd Show is evolving, and adding value in all areas of our lives as a wife, partner...2021-04-0512 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefTruths of Product Gifting with Lorena Garcia co-founder of MajkaAttention all ambitious moms, women, and entrepreneurs….when was the last time you did something to simply take care of YOU? In this episode, we are joined by Lorena Garcia, co-founder of Majka. Lorena share’s how she markets her products that help women from pregnancy through the first year postpartum. Regardless of whether you are a new mom, or mom-to-be. Regardless of whether you own your own business, are climbing the corporate ladder this episode holds a universal truth. WE CAN NOT show up in life and business the way we want to, and care for others without taki...2021-03-3116 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefNon-Disclosures and Coffee DatesWhen would a non-disclosure agreement (aka NDA) be needed as you discuss your business? Do you recommend we have one in place before diving into a coffee date? In this short and sweet episode, our host Lauren breaks down the different types of Non-Disclosure Agreements and what scenarios and relationships they should be used! Tune in for how these different clauses and agreements can help protect your reputation and sensitive business information along with protecting your competitive advantage!   00:50 What is the difference between a mutual and unilateral non-disclosure agreement? 01:10 Highlighted Review! 01:45 W...2021-03-2408 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefCurious Follower to Loyal Customers with Kayla YbanezRelationships are the heart of good business! In this episode, we are excited to learn from Kayla Ybanes! Kayla is an Instagram and business strategist helping entrepreneurs build relationship-based businesses. Kayla breaks down how to build relationships and your potential leads in a genuine way! Tune in for how to ditch the spammy “Hey girl” messages in the Dm’s, so you can truly connect with your audience, potential clients, and customers.    01:30 What has your journey into entrepreneurship looked like? 02:40 Is it your experience with your daughter being sick that has led to how you...2021-03-1717 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefThe Ultimate Guide To Growing Your Team As An EntrepreneurAre you looking to grow your team? Are you looking to hire an employee or independent contractor? Let’s dive into the questions you should be asking yourself to get clear on what and who you need as you continue to grow your business. It’s about gaining valuable time to work in your zone of genius as you grow your team, and legally protecting your business as you go! 01:30 Highlighted review! 02:30 What does your business need? 03:20 Can this role help your bottom line? 04:00 Does this team member compliment your existing busi...2021-03-1010 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefImpact of Affiliates vs. Influencers with Becca BookerIs influencer or affiliate marketing a good fit for your business? In this episode, our host Lauren Boyd is joined by social media master Becca Booker! Becca is the founder of Homemade Social, a social media agency specializing in social, digital, and influencer campaigns for lifestyle brands. Tune in for a breakdown of the differences between working with affiliates vs influencers, how the two overlap, and some tips for choosing the right partnership for you and your business! 03:00 What types of businesses should consider affiliate marketing? 05:00 How does affiliate marketing work? 08:20 How is...2021-03-0320 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefBefore You Sign Your LeaseHow much office space do you truly need? Whether you are looking to expand your office space, or downsize, this episode is packed with things to consider when looking for the perfect office space for your needs! Down to what you should be looking for in the lease agreement! Some of you may know, our host Lauren has been around the commercial leasing business for many years as it’s what her father has done for a living. Tune in to this episode as Lauren shares her experience from the perspective of a Lessor, fellow business owner, and Attorney!...2021-02-2412 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefLiving Intuitively to Amplify Your Energy with Sam HarperWe have all likely found ourselves facing a decision, and ended up going with our gut instinct. Is that gut feeling my intuition? Our guest on today’s episode is Sam Harper. Sam is an Executive Leadership Coach and sound healer, having developed her programs for Deep Coaching after years of experience in clinical settings as a professional counselor. In this episode, Sam shares tips to gain confidence in your intuition, different ways to meditate that will work best for you, and how to focus on achieving alignment over “balance”. 01:30 What does it mean to live intuitively? Where...2021-02-1716 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefBasic Principles of Marketing in Alignment with the LawDo you know if your social media giveaway is in compliance with FTC guidelines? As a consumer, do you know if the speaker is making claims independently or if they are acting on the advertiser’s behalf? In this episode, our host Lauren breaks down 2 basic principles that apply to all types of advertising! Taking time to stand in your consumer’s shoes is one of the best things you can do to make sure your message and claims are clear and easy to understand. Tune in for the breakdown of what marketing laws apply to the ways you are...2021-02-1015 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefIs an Online Course Your Next Step with Carly GillelandIn this episode, our host Lauren is joined by the Owner of The Good Vibe Media, Carly Gilleland! Carly has been in video production for 10 years and counting! From discovering her love for videography in high school to running her own video production company, Carly shares the lessons she has learned along the way! Having accumulated so much knowledge from trial and error, success and growth, she has now created a masterclass to pass her knowledge on to other females who film! Tune in to hear Carly’s story, her process in creating her course, and what she has do...2021-02-0314 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefLeading a Team Gracefully with Karie JohnsonDo you have a team of people you lead in your business? In this episode, our host Lauren is joined by Karie Johnson, owner of Barre 3 here in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. As a leader of a team of employees, Karie shares how she has learned to delegate, and ways she has made the core values of her business a focus for how she leads, and how the team operates as a whole! Tune in to hear how Karie has pivoted her business during the pandemic, and how she has led her team through the best of times, and...2021-01-2716 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefFeng Shui and BaZi for Alignment in Your Purpose In the New Year with Jen StoneIn today’s episode, our host Lauren is joined by Jen Stone! Jen is an author, publisher, and teacher. With her background corporate auditor, Jen has built a suite of offerings around Classical Feng Shui and BaZi creating the perfect mix of energy and logic! We even get a little sneak peek of Lauren's BaZi reading, using a Chinese practice that gives you a roadmap of your destiny by analyzing your birth date. Tune into this episode to learn more about BaZi, and some great insight into the new year! 01:50 How did you get started with Feng Sh...2021-01-2020 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefIs an LLC Worth the HypeOn this first solo episode of Legally Aligned, our host Lauren is giving us the rundown on LLC’s! Do you know when the right time is to form an LLC? Or maybe you’ve already formed one for your business, do you know the benefits that come with forming an LLC? Forming a Limited Liability Company (aka LLC) is the foundation of your business! Tune in to hear the benefits, and some valuable tips when forming your LLC! 01:10 Let’s talk Limited Liability Company (aka LLC)! 02:30 Highlighted Review! 03:20 What are some benefits of hav...2021-01-1314 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This Brief3 Effortless Healthy-Swaps for Busy Entrepreneurs with Gillean BarkyoumbWelcome to the first episode of 2021! To start off the new year, our Host Lauren Boyd is chatting with Gillean Barkyoumb! Gillean is a Dietitian with the mission to make healthy eating simpler for millennial women! Your health is the foundation of everything else you do! If you don’t have energy it makes everything else you set out to do, including your business, harder! Tune in for tips to fuel your body with energizing foods, and join us in ditching the whole idea of whether you’re “on” or “off the wagon”!  01:40 How do we stop putting our h...2021-01-0621 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefNewlyweds Game: How did we do?We have a special guest on the podcast today, Lauren’s husband Will! To celebrate their first month of marriage, Lauren and Will decided to sit down and have Lauren’s assistant Sidney ask them some fun questions about their relationship! We talk about quirks, who said those three words “I love you” first, and what comes next now that they’ve said, “I do”. Tune in to learn more about Lauren as a wife and dog mom, beyond her incredible work as an Attorney and Entrepreneur!  01:05 Were you nervous for the big day? 01:40 Does it feel differe...2020-12-3018 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefScale Your Impact and Income with Jenn KennedyAs we set personal and business goals going into the new year I’m sure there is one common question we are asking ourselves! How can I scale my impact and income in 2021? In this episode, Lauren is joined by friend and mentor Jenn Kennedy! We dive into how our upbringing has an effect on our thoughts around money (including if it’s too taboo to talk about) and what we can do to not only change our mindsets around money but become a money magnet! Tune into this episode that is unapologetic about wanting to make more money, and...2020-12-2316 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefAre They an Employee or Independent Contractor?Our Host, Lauren Boyd is back for the FINAL EPISODE of 2020! Do you know the difference between employees and independent contractors? In this episode, Lauren is talking about the unique benefits of hiring employees and independent contractors! Tune into this episode for some basic tools to decide which role will fulfill the unique needs you have as a business owner, and what you may need to formalize hiring your next team member or independent contractor! 01:20 Spotlighted Review! 02:15 What are some benefits of hiring an Independent Contractor? 05:10 What is an Independent Contractor? 09:45...2020-12-1614 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefWhy Your Business Deserves PR in 2021 with Des DickersonWhat should business owners focus on going into the new year? To answer that question, our host Lauren is joined on the podcast by friend and Marketing Guru Destinee Dickerson! Des is the co-founder of Creative Label, a full-service Public Relations Agency. In this episode, we dive into (yes you guessed it) PR! From influencer marketing strategy, to how to pitch yourself, Des breaks down marketing and PR so you can take your business to the next level in 2021. 01:05 Would you consider a podcast a form of Public Relations (aka PR)? 02:20 What exactly is PR...2020-12-1020 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefTis' the Giveaway SeasonWith the holidays coming up, you may see a surge of giveaways on your social media feeds. In this episode, Lauren talks about the most common social media platforms used for giveaways, and the legal requirements for each platform! Unsure about what to include in the copy of your post or tweet? Tune in to make sure you know what to cover in your contests, sweepstakes, and giveaways! As well as what to keep in mind when choosing your winner!  02:15 Highlighted review! 03:20 What should you consider when planning a social media giveaway? 05:00 What a...2020-12-0214 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefLove Your Capsule Wardrobe with Ellyse BollingerOn this episode, our host Lauren is joined by Ellyse Bollinger! Having worked with Ellyse as she was leaving corporate law, Lauren can attest to the difference it can make to style beyond daily function and use fashion as an expression of who you are and who you want to become! In this episode, we learn more about Ellyse’s journey and a change in her career path that has led her to feeling aligned with her purpose in a different way than she originally planned. Let’s dive into style, tips for creating a timeless wardrobe, and the most...2020-11-2520 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefMy Non-Negotiable BoundariesDo you ever receive cryptic emails, late-night texts, or urgent calls? In this episode, our host Lauren helps you get right to your non-negotiables, and actionable tips for how to set and keep your boundaries! Setting boundaries is essential to building your business and schedule the way you want to, rather than reacting to the needs of your clients. This not only helps you create your schedule with intention but also can save you so much time! Also, we have a gift giveaway for brides like Lauren who are having to navigate wedding plans during the COVID-19 pandemic! Tune...2020-11-1811 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefTaking the Leap to a Full-time Blogger Sakura ConsidineToday, our host Lauren is joined by lifestyle blogger Sakura Considine! Sakura owned creative agency Bloguettes and has transitioned from being an entrepreneur within her agency to treating her blog like a serious business and becoming a blogger Full-time! In this episode, we dive into questions you should ask yourself when considering a brand partnership, and what really matters when counting numbers and success as a blogger! Tune in as we chat about showing up as your authentic self, following FDC requirements while endorsing brands, and the business you can create when you take it seriously!  01:00 Meet S...2020-11-1123 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefWhere to Reiterate Your Contract into Your ProcessThis episode is an honest conversation from business owner to business owner! Our host Lauren tells us 5 ways to utilize the elements within your contract to help set expectations throughout each step of the customer lifecycle. This episode is all about agreements and how they can serve your business! 02:00 Today’s highlighted review!  02:50 How can disclaimers be used? 04:50 Setting clear timelines of what materials are needed so the CLIENT’S DELAY does not become YOUR RUSH. 06:30 How to set important deadlines from the start. 07:10 The importance of setting clear bound...2020-11-0413 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefWhy Diversity and Representation in Marketing Matter with Aisha MarshallIn this episode, our host Lauren Ruiz is joined by friend and one of the Co-founders of Creative Label, Aisha Marshall! When it comes to branding and marketing, Aisha and her team at Creative Label know their stuff! Aisha has been such an incredible resource for education, sharing her experience as an African American woman, consumer, and business owner. We dive into the importance of diversity and representation in your business. Not only to allow for a range of experiences and perspectives within your business, but also in your marketing so a diverse range of consumers can see themselves...2020-10-2824 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefWhat Happens to my Business After I Marry?Do you own a business? Do you own a business with your spouse? As this episode is being published live, our host Lauren is 1 month away from her wedding! With marriage being top of mind, this episode dives into what happens to your business before and after you get married, as well as what to plan for in the case of a divorce. Of course, there are much lighter topics to be covered, but as an entrepreneur it is so important to have legal agreements to protect your business in all areas. Including agreements when you have business partners...2020-10-2120 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefCreating a Successful Launch Strategy with Lindsey SchwartzIn this episode, we’re talking Launch Strategy with the founder of Powerhouse Women, Lindsey Schwarts! Lindsey has launched everything from her book “Powerhouse Woman”, to coaching groups, and live events. No matter where you are on your business journey when it comes to building excitement around what you offer or what you are creating, Lindsey Schwarts is someone you’d want to grab coffee with to pick her brain! So grab your favorite beverage, pen, paper, and enjoy this episode!    02:15 What is available to you when you think a little bit bigger? 04:10 Do you nee...2020-10-1424 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefCollaboration vs. PartnershipFrom one-time projects to building a business with one or more partners, this episode is all about collaborations and partnerships! Our host, Lauren Ruiz, dives into must-have conversations and what to get in writing! “Magic” can be created when people combine the power of each of their zones of genius for a common goal. Knowing what to discuss when going into a collaboration or partnerships and what to have in writing protects all parties and sets them up for the magic to flow!  01:05 - Setting clear expectations in collaborations and partnerships. 02:40 - What is the diffe...2020-10-0717 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefHow to Become a Virtual Assistant and Quit Your 9 to 5 with Katie JIn this episode, we get to hear from Katie J about her journey of leaving her 9-5 to pursue a career as a virtual assistant (aka VA). Not only do we get the perspective of Katie and how she helps businesses through her work as a VA, but we also get to hear from our Host, Lauren Ruiz, and her experience hiring a virtual assistant! Dive into this conversation to hear how finding the right VA can be a WIN-WIN, allowing both parties to focus on their “zone of genius” and Lauren’s experience of being able to bring time b...2020-09-3017 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefUsing Dubsado in My Law FirmIn this episode, Lauren shares how she uses Dubsado as a foundation for her systems, automation, and delegation of tasks! As entrepreneurs, this tool covers how to create seamless systems and a consistent user-friendly experience for your clients.  00:50 - Using Dubsado to manage multiple clients and services!  02:55 - 6 Features to use in Dubsado to save time and preserve the quality of services you offer your clients 03:10 - 1. The Dashboard: Give you key metrics on if you are on pace to reach your goals, notifications of tasks that require your action!03:55 - 2. The Cl...2020-09-2312 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefFrom Hustle to Empire with The Mayfair GroupThree years ago Lauren sat down for coffee with today’s guest when her business was still running out of her apartment. Now years of business experience and incredible growth later we get to hear from Sam Abrahart, CEO of The Mayfair Group! In this episode, Sam shares some invaluable insight into the importance of having a mission-driven business, creating a culture where everyone feels valued, and providing REAL mentorship for women through their internship program (where interns NEVER have to run for coffee!) 00:30 Meet Sam the CEO of The Mayfair Group!  01:30 What is Mayfair?  2020-09-1619 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefHow to Respond to Unhappy CustomersHow do you deal with unhappy customers? There is one universal truth to business; regardless of what industry you are in, your experience, the size of your business, or how amazing your product is, we all experience at least one unhappy customer. I’m talking about what distinguishes us from the rest of the business world and my 5 Steps to Deal with an Unhappy Customer! 01:17 - What factors should business owners be sensitive to in today’s climate? 02:32 - How do you make your customer feel heard? 03:23 - Creating a playbook that makes your...2020-09-0908 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefHow Systems Can Save You with Jordan GillLet’s talk about the art of getting organized on our desktops and computers! Jordan Gill, a master in building systems in business, joins our conversation to educate us on how to build a filing system, establish calm and consistency that will promote efficiency in our businesses. Jordan Gill, operations consultant and founder of Systems Saved Me, helps overworked one-woman shows become streamlined solopreneurs. Her jam is creating a cohesive operating system for managing your tasks, files and inbox.  00:30 - Who is Jordan Gill? 02:40 - How Jordan started “Systems Saved Me” 04:48 - How to get...2020-09-0224 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefPlan Your Finances with Intention but Leave Room for MagicDo you have clarity on the financial goals you’d like to reach? Do you have a plan on how to reach those goals? We’re diving into questions to ask yourself, ways to make more money, and how to leave room for the unexpected! 01:40 - Money and Abundance; Do you have a plan? 02:18 - How to visualize your financial goals. 03:38 - 3 questions to ask yourself to get clear on your goal. 05:00 - Ways to make more revenue. 07:19 - How you can protect your income with a contract. 08...2020-08-2610 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefLearn to Ease Anxiety Through Mindfulness with Dr. Morgan FrancisWe are all going through different levels of anxiety right now. Dr. Morgan Francis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. She joins me today to talk about how to deal with the stresses of everyday life and business and how to implement daily mindfulness practices. 00:30 - Who is Dr. Morgan Francis? 01:35 - What are “Mindful Messages?”  04:30 - We’re all going through different levels of anxiety. What can we do to help ourselves? 06:12 - Where does anxiety start? 07:17 - How is social media impacti...2020-08-1923 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefFind Efficiencies in Your Schedule with Time BlockingDo you have trouble creating enough time in your schedule to get everything done? Today I’m going to teach you some of the things I’ve done to give myself more structure, become more productive, and how I shifted my business to a four-day work week! 00:51 - What is Time Blocking? 02:58 - Rescue Time, how to integrate time blocking into your schedule. 04:48 - How to reverse-engineer your goals for yourself and your business. 05:26 - When are the best hours for your team to be working? 05:55 - What do you...2020-08-1211 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefHow to Shift from Serving to Monetizing with Allee WilliamsHave you ever struggled to take people who engage with your free content and guiding them to becoming your paying clients? Allee Williams is an entrepreneur, business coach, an expert at helping you create the perfect customer journey! We’re diving into your money mindset, how to get potential clients to take action, and why you have to give yourself permission to try! 00:45 - How has Allee Williams impacted my business? 01:37 - How did Allee get started in entrepreneurship? 03:57 - When your audience is used to free content, how do you ask people to...2020-08-0521 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefAvoid Misunderstanding: Set Expectations with ContributorsI am a huge advocate for collaboration, especially the type that has you leaning in and wanting to learn more! We all have people in our communities that we would love to connect others with and pour directly into our audiences. I’m diving into how to make sure you’ve set proper expectations with your contributors about who owns the content, how it will be used, and much more! 00:52 - When you collaborate with another brand, who owns the content?  01:53 - Community Shout Out! 02:37 - Why you need to set clear expectations with...2020-07-2915 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefWhen It’s Time, Where to Look, and How to Find the Ideal Candidate with Lindsay MitrosilisLindsay Mitrosilis is a hiring, sales, and organizational strategist. She prides herself on empowering female CEOs to find, build, and cultivate their distributed dream team! On this episode of the Legally Aligned podcast, we’re talking about: 00:46 - Who is Lindsay Mitrosilis? 02:30 - What does employee turnover cost a business? 03:55 - When is the right time to hire your first employee/contractor? 06:09 - How to find the “right” team and keep yourself in your zone of genius. 07:30 - Why you need to delegate. 08:48 - How hiring...2020-07-2228 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefIncrease Productivity and Efficiency with SystemsToday I’m walking you through my client workflow. You’ll learn how I set up systems to automate the process and provide a better experience to everyone I serve while freeing up extra time in the day for myself.  00:30 - Why are systems important? 01:07 - The first thing you should do when starting to create a system. 02:09 - How I manage leads to my business. 03:28 - How automating the scheduling of my meetings changed the way I do business. 05:01 - Are you afraid you’ll lose clients if your sc...2020-07-1512 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefWho I Am and How I Hope to Support YouWELCOME! You can expect to listen to coveted topics shared through meaningful conversations with myself and guests who have mastered their niche. We will share resources, encouragement and tools to help you reach your most aligned self and business.  00:47 - Who is Lauren Ruiz? 01:14 - Why did I decide to start my own law firm? 02:30 - Why am I passionate about supporting small businesses? 03:00 - What is the “Guide My Community” Facebook Group? 05:12 - What is the “Female Attorney Society?” 06:39 - Why start this podcast? Work with...2020-07-0808 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefStrategic Ways to Overcome Fear with Stephanie HendrickIn this episode, Stephanie Hendrick and I dive into a conversation highlighting strategic ways to overcome fear. Stephanie is an author, speaker and the founder of Meant for More, a platform designed for today’s female entrepreneurs and mom entrepreneurs alike. With her first published book, titled Meant for More, being released Fall 2020, Stephanie’s focus is guiding women to relentlessly pursue their purpose and grow their businesses to increase their impact. 00:33 - Who is Stephanie Hendrick? 01:02 - Steps to publishing a book. 02:00 - What inspired Stephanie to write a book? 2020-07-0816 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefChoosing to Protect NOT Jeopardize Your ValueThis conversation defines how we can stop jeopardizing our value and instead protect the precious value we create for our businesses. Listen in as I outline how to advocate for free and paid content that takes part in the value we need to protect!  01:00 - The most common question I get asked, “Am I a business?” 02:47 - Do you know your worth? 04:21 - Tips for protecting your assets. 04:46 - Trademarks and Copyrights, what’s the difference? 06:25 - How do copyrights work? 07:22 - Inspiration versus infringement.  08:07 - What t...2020-07-0800 minI\'ll Make This BriefI'll Make This BriefDeveloping a Brand Voice with Sage AubreySage Aubrey the renowned #fashmommy and mastermind behind #styledbysage joins the conversation about creating an authentic brand voice and how we should all be using cooking shows as marketing inspiration! Sage Aubrey is a creator and the founding vision behind the SAGE AUBREY collection. Sage started her career in fashion at 22 when she opened her first women’s boutique. By moving away from traditional wholesale strategies, she has created a thriving direct-to-consumer business focused on buying less - and feeling more. Her style and originality have made Sage a coveted speaker, creator and successful entrepreneur with a de...2020-07-0800 minno ordinary daysno ordinary daysour summer playlist!In the fifth episode of 'No Ordinary Days: Summer Edition', Shelby and Lauren show off ten of their favorite songs for this summer! 2020-05-2925 minno ordinary daysno ordinary dayssummer challenge #1 - read a book!In the fourth episode of 'No Ordinary Days: Summer Edition', Shelby and Lauren talk about the first installment of the 'summer challenge' series. Shelby discussed her book of choice, "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis. Lauren discussed "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle Melton!2020-05-2230 minno ordinary daysno ordinary daysbody talk!In the third episode of 'No Ordinary Days: Summer Edition', Shelby and Lauren talk about all things 'body' and share some tips for struggling with body confidence! 2020-05-1523 minno ordinary daysno ordinary dayshappy mothers day!In the second episode of 'No Ordinary Days: Summer Edition', Shelby and Lauren talk about mothers day and what the female role models in their lives mean to them!2020-05-0822 min