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The Asia Croson Podcast2020 RecapLast year’s business theme was serve, connect and (obvi) pivot. A recap of my business's 2020 and the lessons I learned!
2021-01-0617 min
The Wedding Vendors Happy HourEp. 20: Team Work Makes the Dream Work with Bellizzimo Beauty & Asia Croson PhotographyWelcome to episode 20 of the Wedding Vendors Happy Hour! Today, we chat with two amazing wedding professionals. Natalie from Bellizzimo Beauty and Asia From Asia Croson Photography. They are both extremely talented and great at what they do, but they also happen to be best friends and founders of BYOB (Build Your Own Business). This is going to be a great episode as we learn more about their businesses and how they work together to help others. So grab a drink, take a seat, and let's get to it!
Hosts: Derek (@dpfilmsproductions) + Jade (@justaspromisedevents)
Get...
2020-07-2059 min
Polycast04 - Asia Croson (Photographer)Asia graduated from Cal Poly in 2011 with a degree in modern languages and literature and is now a full-time photographer in San Luis Obispo. In addition to her photography business, she runs her own magazine, podcast, and is currently starting a nonprofit. She enjoys shooting portraits, weddings, and engagements, of students and the local community, showcasing her work on Instagram.
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2018-11-0528 min
On Purpose With Alex Beadon#022 - Community Building Online and Offline with Asia CrosonIn this Podcast, you’ll learn: Turning hobbies into successful businesses Forging relationships with your community Introverts vs extroverts Guerilla Marketing and how it can benefit small start ups. & the importance of alone time Online communities are great. But how connected are you to your real-life community? For Asia Croson, a professional photographer and budding philanthropist, connecting to others was more than just a passion. This is her life. As a College Senior photographer, Asia has been able to bring meaningful changes to her community through creating charity events that range from helping those through per...
2018-09-2056 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 223: Here's why you should stop asking for so much adviceWhat We Talked About:
What to do when all you do is ask for advice
How to ask for what you really want!
When asking for advice, check in with YOURSELF first
If your in a dilemma for a decision - Go with your gut!
If you already know what to do : Be REAL - ask for encouragement not advice!!
REMEMBER : Trust yourself and just do it!
People & Links We Mention:
PYOT (Put Yourself Out There) E-Course
Mindful MFT
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2018-01-0313 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 222: The one thing you need to know before starting a businessWhat We Talked About:
Running a business is a LOT of work, so you need to love what you’re doing!
If you want to start a business make sure it’s in something you’re TRULY passionate about
Remember to do what you love, love what you do!!
People & Links We Mention:
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-12-1206 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 221 : 7 Ways to start a new huge big project and whyWhat We Talked About:
7 Ways To Start :
1. Really REALLY want it!
2. Just Start
3. Air it out
4. Involve People
5. Get Help!
6. Find your purpose
7. Figure out how it can grow
" I want you to do it when theres no way you can't do it!"
People & Links We Mention:
Lucy
Sarah James
SLO What? Magazine
PYOT (Put Yourself Out There) E-Course
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-11-2729 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 220: Growing & Transitioning In Business with Amy Young & Paige SchmidtWhat We Talked About:
Changes, updates and transitions in Amy's, Paige's, and my own life and our businesses!
Remember you have the control over changing and evolving your business!
Take advantage of being self-employed
Do you love yourself if your not paying attention to yourself?
Check Amy out here! :
amyyoungcoaching.com
Www.selflovetrifecta.com
Check Paige here! :
paigeschmidt.com
finallyfreeprogram.com
People & Links We Mention:
Finally Free Program
Finally Free : Instagram
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-07-2859 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 218: Time To Get Systems In Your Business with Becca Berg, Founder of DubsadoEpisode 218: Time To Get Systems In Your Business with Becca Berg, Founder of Dubsado by The Asia Croson Podcast
2017-04-2346 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 219: How To Eat Intuitively for Busy People with Simi Botic & Paige SchmidtWhat We Talked About:
Why intuitive eating is so essential for busy people!
Check Paige out here! :
Healthy Hits the Spot
Instagram
Check Simi out here! :
SimiBotic.com
Instagram
People & Links We Mention:
Finally Free Program
Finally Free : Instagram
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-04-2250 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 217: gaining your clients’ perspective with jamie hyattWhat We Talked About:
Gaining these Client Perspectives:
Client Perspective: Whatever I’m hiring someone for IS NOT an isolated experience
Client Perspective: Idk SHIT about how to use your services
Client Perspective: Being helpful in OTHER ways besides your service is above and beyond AWESOME.
Client Perspective: My vision will not be the same as yours & I have to explain it to you even though I like most of the things you do.
Client Perspective: Positivity makes me want to hire you!
Client Perspective: If I can’t/choose not to work with someone and they send me a kind...
2017-04-091h 13
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 216: How To Take Care Of Yourself When You're Hustling Hard Part 1What We Talked About:
Maximizing your efficiency during your BUSY season
How to adjust your schedule during busy season by:
Adjust your schedule, batch your days
Plan days off in advance and stick to them
FOCUS.
Take care of yourself BEFORE
Take care of yourself DURING
Take care of yoruself AFTER
Remember that every minute you're not sleeping is.. Every minute youre not sleeping.
Delegate delegate delegate
Get systems in pace
Decide what work is important during this time (take care of yourself before)
Say no
Making time during your busy season for yourself and your friends/family
Questions to ask...
2017-03-3036 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 215: Building your business with Yessie, Pinkies UpWhat We Talked About:
How reaching out to people can benefit your business
Keys to successful branding
Importance of social media in branding!
Why Client experience is so important & how it helps!
Check Yessie out here!
Yessie Nojas - Instagram
PinkiesUpSLO.com
People & Links We Mention:
Taryn Dudley
Savannah Starr
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-03-2339 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 214: How to get The Big Life with Ann ShoketWhat We Talked About:
How to get The Big Life
Why having a "squad" is so important & HOW to find one
What kind of girls should be in your squad
How your dreams change & why its OK!
How to build relationships properly
Check Ann out here!
Bad Ass Babes
AnnShoket.com
Instagram
People & Links We Mention:
Seventeen Magazine
Cosmo Girl
Danielle La Porte
Michelle Phan
Jennifer Fisher
Start With Why
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-03-1632 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 211: What To Do When You Have A Super Bad Day For No Reason (which you will)Hello, World!
What We Talked About:
How to get through a bad day!
Why every bad day is a chance to learn something new about YOURSELF
Ways to turn around your " Never Ending Cranky Day" !
People & Links We Mention:
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-02-2422 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 210: The Ups & Downs of Perfectionism with Sam Brown from Smart TwentiesWhat We Talked About:
How the badge of honor that is perfectionism can be actually quite limiting!
Why Sam kept her blog secret from her loved ones for a YEAR
How sometimes telling yourself "Done is better than perfect" doesn't help
& What actually does help!
Check Sam out here!
Sam Brown
Get Out Of Your Own Way Challenge
Instagram
Snapchat: smarttwenties
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-02-161h 31
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 209 : Discovering the Right Tools for Your Business with Amy YoungWhat We Talked About:
How Finding the right tools for your business, when you need them, when you don’t, and what we use ourselves.
Check Amy Young out here!
http://www.amyyoungcoaching.com
Youtube Channel : Amy Young
Scheduling:
Google Calendar
Setmore
Assistant.to
Day Planner Opt-in on AmyYoungCoaching.com
TimeTrade
Acuity
To-Do's:
Todoist
Pen & Paper
Asana
Day Designer
Invoicing:
Square
Paypal
Venmo
Shoebox (the app)
Scheduling Content/Social Media:
Buffer
Planoly (the app)
HootSuite
Photos/Graphics:
Canva
Design Studio
Lightroom
Photoshop
BlogStomp
Equipment:
Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Canon 5d Mark III
Video/Communication:
Skype
Zoom Video
Website Platforms:
Squarespace
WordPres...
2017-02-091h 08
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 208 : Staying In Your Own Lane with Paige SchmidtWhat We Talked About:
What it means to stay in your own lane
How to stop comparing yourself to others
Why that's not even helpful!
How the people you surround yourself with online affect you just as much as the people you surround yourself with in person
How to do your own thingggg and why people will love you for it
People & Links We Mention:
Starting With Why
Amy Young
Check Paige out here!
Paige Schmidt
healthyhitsthespot.com
finallyfreeprogram.com
healthyhitsthespot Instagram
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-01-2554 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 207 :The type of client your business needsWhat We Talked About:
Which type of clients your business needs to focus on
Repeat clients versus new clients
Ways to keep your clients loyal
How to invest in your current clientele
Remembering to put yourself out there!
People & Links We Mention:
Yelp Review Template
Check us out here!
www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia
2017-01-2326 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 206 Ignore EverythingWhat We Talked About:
What & who to ignore on your journey
The difference between inspiration and comparison
Ignore anything and everything that is getting in your way!
"You don’t need a plan, you need to be present”
Trust yourself to take the next step
People & Links We Mention:
amy young
paige schmidt
bloglovin.com
Check us out here!
Website: www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography
2016-12-2317 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 205 - Humble Beginnings with Amy Young & Paige SchmidtWhat We Talked About:
Ask people you trust - "What are my strengths/what would you come to me for?”
Write down all of the things that excite you
You differentiate yourself by all the unique things you like
Don’t pay attention to view or likes, just start!
Stay in your own lane, don’t compare yourself to someone else
Start it and don’t stop! Don’t stop until you get there
If you’re stuck, just focus on having fun!
People & Links We Mention:
Danielle LaPorte
Jen Carrington
Alex Beadon
Check Amy and Paige out here!
Paige Schmidt
heal...
2016-12-1456 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 204: my dream-chasing timeline (so you know you're not behind)What We Talked About:
There is no point by which you need to have it all figured out
You never catch your dream- you’re always chasing it
Chasing your dream takes time
NEVER ever feel your journey is taking too long, or isn’t worth it, or isn’t even related to what you want to do!
People & Links We Mention:
http://www.asiacroson.com/blog/a-timeline-of-chasing-my-dreams-so-you-know-youre-not-behind
Check us out here!
Website: www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography
2016-12-0822 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 203: Why You're Not Taking Action In Your Business (and how to fix it)What We Talked About:
The 5 reasons you're not getting up and taking action in the world.
If you’ve never done something before, you’re just not good at it YET!
Ask yourself all the questions
Start with the easy!
MAKE time for your new project
Your project is WORTH it, keep going and take action
Step outside your comfort zone
People & Links We Mention:
99u Book Maximize Your Potential
Check us out here!
Website: www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography
2016-12-0119 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 202: 5 Ways To Get Reinspired In Your BusinessWhat We Talked About:
Remember why you started your business
Remember where would the world be without your product/services
Rework your schedule!
Have a fun side project outside of your business
Start a new project INSIDE your business
Find your people ( people who uplift you in your business!)
People & Links We Mention:
Jamie Hyatt
biztimewithasia.com
Check us out here!
Website: www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography
2016-11-2421 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 201: Pay Attention To Your LifeWhat We Talked About:
Pay attention to yourself
Take advantage of being in charge of your life
What areas of our lives we need to start/continue paying attention to
How small adjustments to your routine can make you happier
Choosing friendships and partners that make you happy
Designing your life the way you want it to be
People & Links We Mention:
Paige Poppe
Check us out here!
Website: www.asiacroson.com
Snapchat: @asiacroson
Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography
2016-11-1623 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 019: Investing in Ourselves as Business OwnersEpisode 019: Investing in Ourselves as Business Owners by The Asia Croson Podcast
2016-04-0158 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 018: How to not let Instagram's new algorithm worry youWhat We Talked About:
What the new Instagram algorithm means for you
How to not totally freak out
Spacer & Facer solutions for the Instagram problem
We do not own social media platforms
Using your website as a hub for your online presence
How being active locally will never change
The challenge of this new Instagram algorithm: make your stuff worth looking up
Tip (we didn't mention this on the podcast): Engage with your business friends more than usual- it will help them reach more people, and they will do the same for you!
Why you should only put out the...
2016-03-2547 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 017: Going From Portfolio Building to Paid WorkWhat We Talked About:
Transitioning from portfolio building/spec work to getting paid
How we did it, how fast we did it, and how we would do it differently
One size does not fit all
Don't give your work away for free
If people want to pay for your work, let them
The difference between practicing & portfolio building
Consider the time, material cost, talent, communication, etc that goes into your work (aka how to set price)
Being uncomfortable with your pricing is totally fine
Who to portfolio build with in the beginning & why
Who to portfolio build with for forever...
2016-03-191h 06
The Asia Croson PodcastUpdate!Let's catch up! Today we're sharing a few quick updates on what's new in our Space to Face world.
We're talking:
- Our new Instagram
- Our epic Phoenix reunite that is about to happen
- Our episode on Jen Carrington's Make it Happen podcast
- The new offerings we're creating for you!
- Interviews coming up on the Finding Arizona podcast
2016-03-1110 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 016: Jen Carrington: Content Creation, Being an Introverted Biz Owner & Standing OutWhat We Talked About:
Interviewing Jen Carrington, content coach & creative mentor & blogger extraordinaire
How Asia started working with Jen, and how her coaching changed Asia's blogging life
Discovering you are a creative person, and realizing that "creativity" doesn't have to mean what it means for everyone else
Starting a blog about *anything* is a great way to start
"You can affect someone with what you create."
Finding your strengths & running with them
"Coaching isn't telling someone what to do, it's making the space for that person to figure out what they want to do."
Giving yourself permission to be good...
2016-03-041h 08
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 015: Making A Better Client Experience with Jamie HyattWhat We Talked About:
Interviewing Jamie Hyatt, photographer & blogger extraordinaire
Why video can make a huge impression & relationship builder (aka it's how we met!)
The different paths you can take that all make sense in hindsight (a la Steve Jobs)
How to pick out what you love about different career paths (and what to do about it)
Quickest way to find what you love: do it all
Mentors need to be supportive. Fact.
What happens when you put aside your passion, and what it takes to get it back
Gaining confidence by playing with your art
Doing NOT what you...
2016-02-261h 12
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 014- Paige Schmidt: Bringing Your Online Business Local, & Starting SmallWhat We Talked About:
Our second interview ever- and with Paige Schmidt at Healthy Hits The Spot!
How sharing what you do IN PERSON makes a more authentic connection
How dropping hints naturally can make all the difference
The benefits of having a small clientele
How pricing can affect your client experience, your investment, and their investment
Pricing & work life balance
Living by example for your clients
Getting comfortable and confident talking about what you do in person
How to use the confidence that you get from telling people about your business
Yelp! A Space To Face dream!
The pros...
2016-02-191h 15
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 013: Focusing on the Personal Part of Personal BrandingIn this episode we are taking about how to be personal in your personal brand! Because, duh! We want to show you to to treat your online like audience like people you meet on a daily basis.
2016-02-1251 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 012- Being Authentic AF with Amy YoungWhat We Talked About:
Our very first Interview - with Amy Young!
Why being *you* online helps your clients
You *DON'T* need to have everything figured out (most likely, quite the opposite)
Being "real" makes you relatable- and relating to your clients is where it's at
Building trust by showing how you *fix* problems, not that you don't have any
Not knowing way you want in the beginning is.. totally fine, very normal, and maybe even better
You should start doing what you do *anyway*
YouTube being a VERY powerful platform
Ignoring the numbers, do what you do because you...
2016-02-041h 18
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 011: How We "Fit It All In": A Week In The Life of Two EntrepeneursWhat We Talked About:
How we "do it all"
What our weeks look like day by day
How we fit in meeting people face to face
Why nose to the grindstone should not be the goal
Why chunking up your day makes things more sustainable
Why scheduling systems are so important
Knowing yourself & how much alone time and/or social time feels good for you is a big part of the spacer/facer life
How to be efficient in your "gap time"
Napping is good for you!
Why transition time is necessary
What to do when you have "no time"...
2016-01-291h 04
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 010: Refreshing, Recapping, Re-inspiring: Episodes 1-9Rate & Review Us On iTunes!
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2016-01-2152 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 009- 6 Keys To Your Slow SeasonWhat We Talked About:
The 6 keys to your slow season:
Key #1: Have faith the slow season will end. DO NOT PANIC.
Key #2: Take a break.
Key #3: Be grateful.
Key #4: Get ready for the busy season.
Key #5: Be where you can’t be during the busy season (get online or get face to face!)
Key #6: Get creative with other creatives.
Taking advantage of your slow season instead of trying to pretend it isn’t happening.
Don’t just try to fill your slow season with stuff. It’s okay to slow down & be intentional with your time.
Preparing for the busy season i...
2016-01-1447 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 008 - How To Drop Hints About Your BusinessWhat We Talked About:
Putting yourself out there- super important to those of us who are online & offline (crossovers)
No one is talking about your business unless you are
How to weave in what your purpose in life is into normal conversation
What to say when people ask "How's your day going?"
A huge part of building relationships is sharing your life
How to drop hints about your *side hustle*
You can't just mention what you do one time, you have to continuously mention it
Using your personal Facebook as a continuous hint dropping machine
The Rule of 7
Telling stories...
2016-01-0741 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 007 - The Power Of A YearWhat We Talked About:
How much really can happen in a year- planned and unexpected
What consistency, hard work & passion can do for your business (and your life)
Why you should be excited for even more than what you’ve planned for
Why you should pat yourself on the back for the surprises life has given & will give you
What a perfect time of year to add Space to Face-ing to your goal list!
How consistency builds momentum, which is the gift that keeps on giving
Consistency doesn't have to mean doing the same thing over & over
How becoming a pe...
2015-12-3158 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 006: Setting Boundaries With Friends When You're Self-Employed With a Flexible ScheduleToday, we want to talk to you guys about saying no and not feeling guilty, about taking advantage of your schedule flexibility without feeling bad about it, about how to handle the naysayers who do not understand why you if you’re “just at home”, you don’t have the day off
As entrepeneurs, we have the amazing freedom to set our own schedules, to work from coffee shops, to take long lunches, to work long nights or take Mondays off. No doubt that most of us do not work the typical 9-5, but equally there is no doubt that we put i...
2015-12-1839 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 005: Why We Are Anti-SweatpantsYou know what we love about being entrepeneurs? Being able to be ourselves, express ourselves, being able to take advantage of many, many freedoms. One of these freedoms, however, is not being able to leave the house in sweatpants. This week, in the episode we have dubbed the "Anti-sweatpant Episode", we hope to talk you out of stepping out of your house without your best foot forward. We hope to rid America of the sweatpant wearing entrepeneurs! #asiaandpaigeforpresident
That's a joke, obviously, but really. In this episode, we talk about all the benefits of getting ready for your day, of...
2015-12-1141 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 004: How To Blur The Lines Between Personal and ProfessionalOn this week's episode, we're talking about how the lines between personal + professional get blurred in business. We believe this is a good thing for your business, and factors into our whole message about being a personal brand and building relationships with your clients. Tune in to hear our advice about gossiping + pricing, and how the Kardashians can be examples of what (and what not) to do.
2015-11-2644 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 003: The Importance of Creative FriendshipsIn this week's episode, Asia and Paige talk about the importance of creative friendships. Our friendship started in person, and we now maintain in online between Arizona and California. We share the story of how we met, our collaborative projects, the amazing benefits of "using each other" and finding someone that is an outside eye of your brand. We also chat about how to find those creative friends in your communities so you can share da love with us.
2015-11-1944 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 002: How To Build Your Online PresenceIn last week's episode, Asia and Paige spoke about how they've built a local presence for their businesses, and found joy + friendship in the process. In this episode, they switch gears, and talk about the online presences of their brands + their favorite online tools.
2015-11-1254 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 001: How to be Locally PresentIn this episode, we're talking to the people who kill it in the online space, but need to get face to face with their business. We share how to start becoming a "facer" and get involved in your local community as a business owner.
2015-11-0555 min
The Asia Croson PodcastBonus Epsiode 2: Paige Interviews AsiaIn these 2 bonus episodes, you get a chance to meet the co-hosts of Space to Face, Asia Croson and Paige Poppe.
In this second bonus episode, Paige Interviews Asia. Asia is a photographer in San Luis Obispo, California.
2015-10-2844 min
The Asia Croson PodcastBonus Episode 1: Asia Interviews PaigeIn these 2 bonus episodes, you get a chance to meet the co-hosts of Space to Face, Asia Croson and Paige Poppe.
In this first bonus episode, Asia Interviews Paige. Paige is an artist and architectural designer.
2015-10-2843 min
The Asia Croson PodcastEpisode 000 : Intro + ManifestoSpace to Face is a podcast for passionate creatives + entrepreneurs. We believe in building an authentic presence online (space) and in person (face to face). Asia Croson + Paige Poppe share their own business experiences, and hope that you'll learn along
2015-10-2037 min