The Asia Croson Podcast

What 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

What 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

What 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

What 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

What 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

What 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 message referring me elsewhere or JUST BEING NICE, I will most likely refer them to other people! Client Perspective: I respect the lives of people I’m working with. Client Perspective: I want my info fast as possible Check Jamie out here! Our episode on Jamie's podcast, Made True: Creating Your Own Client Experience jamiehyatt.com Made True Instagram People & Links We Mention: www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What 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 yourself including :  What days/weeks felt and worked really well? What days/weeks did you not enjoy so much? Why? If you could do this busy season again, what would you do differently? How are you feeling now you're almost on the other side? What can you learn from that Are there any tasks taking up your time that don't feel essential in your business? A year from now, what would I like to be different in my business? People & Links We Mention: Asia Croson Listener Survey  Biz Time With Asia Episode 009 Biz Time With Asia Episode 201 www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What 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

What 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

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

What 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

What 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  WordPress  Misc Fav's: Evernote Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc) iPhone notes AirDrop Pinterest Joomag for magazine PASS for Photographers Final Cut Pro iMovie People & Links We Mention: Kayla Hollatz Becca & Jake of Dubsado www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What 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

What 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

What 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

What 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 healthyhitsthespot.com finallyfreeprogram.com healthyhitsthespot Instagram Amy Young amyyoungcoaching.com Youtube channel : Amy Young Check us out here! www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

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

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

What 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

What 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

What 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 best of the best on your social media People & Links We Mention: Space To Face Instagram Paige's Instagram Asia's Instagram Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson Instagram: @Paigepoppe // @asiacrosonphotography

What 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 & why (hint: other creatives) Offering a new service does not mean you are portfolio building Practicing is different than portfolio building Being careful with working for "exposure" Working well under pressure & why pressure is not a negative thing Testing the waters with portfolio building Charging your clients means you will serve them better We repeat: Putting a value on your work means you produce better work Be excited for the next phase of your business if you're in the portfolio building stage! It's exciting! People & Links We Mention: Our interview on Jen Carrington's podcast Make It Happen! Paige will be on Finding Arizona's podcast so soon! Check them out in the mean time! Jamie Hyatt Miss Mallory Fit Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson Instagram: @Paigepoppe // @asiacrosonphotography

What 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 at something The confidence you have to say "I don't know" The difference between faking it til you make it and only selling what you can deliver Starting a business young & being "ballsy" Not having to use your blog to prove you're an expert Having a voice amongst the noise Not having to be the loudest voice to be heard "When I'm creating content, I'm not trying to be someone else." "Strong content creation comes from strong intuition with your content." Putting your brand at your core Listening to yourself to lead your content "It's a muscle you have to work on." Extroversion doesn't equal confidence; authentic doesn't mean outgoing Advice for those of you drowning in noise, or being burnt out in content "Strip it back to basics" "What am I trying to say in this season of life" You stifle your best content by worrying about content strategy You don't have to care about equipment/tech tools/the how as much as you have to care about the why Being an introvert does not mean being isolated For the millionth time, creative friendships are INTEGRAL in the creative business owner's life Writing a blog post for one person Being okay with charging what you know you're worth Good for you, not so good for me. That's okay to say! Round 2 of this episode will be on Make It Happen podcast! Check Out Jen Carrington Here: Jencarrington.com Twitter: : Jen_Carrington Jen's Podcast: Make It Happen Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson

What 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 love is NOT sustainable "And with photography, there was no wall.. which was a huge inclination.. hello! This is what you're supposed to be doing." "I will give everything into something, because that's what people deserve, they dont deserve a portion of effort, they deserve all my effort" "Having someone who will push you forward in life is soooo key." The first few years in business = rough for everyone What you're supposed to be doing needs to flow "It hurts more to not do it than to do it" Having a business is much more than the craft Just TRYING to do what you love, and seeing where it goes The more you fail the better." "If you fail faster, you grow closer & you're growing quicker." How to rise to the occasion of a new challenge (trust yourself!) Reminding yourself that you're in charge How to hype yourself up (tell yourself you're the best) How to be self compassionate "I want to make sure that everyone involved is having the best experience." Setting expectations for everyone to be happy Putting yourself in the shoes of your client, even when you have never been in their position (photographing brides if you've never been a bride, for example) Everyone is going to be talking when you work with them, so make sure it's good "If they're not talking, it's not good enough." "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin" Zechariah 4:10 "The smallest of actions can reap such great rewards." "People can smell inauthenticity." "You want clients to know who you are." Your work is BETTER when you connect with clients "The reason why social media works is because people are dying to know what it's like to be someone else" Setting yourself up to be creative (schedule it in!) Not having to share your blog posts (newsflash!) Ebbing and flowing between facing and spacing Jamie is now open to international clients!!! Jamie.said.yes. How to put yourself in the shoes of your clients (be the client) Doing well in one field sets you up to be referred for all fields Putting your money where your mouth is Check Out Jamie Hyatt Here: Instagram: _jamiehyatt Snapchat: @jamhyatt jamiehyatt.com Mentionables: http://www.cannibale.ca/ Alex Beadon http://www.mckinleyburkart.com/ Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson

What 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 & cons (there are surprisingly a lot of pros!) of meeting clients via Skype, even if they're local The benefits of being in a small town for Facers Is the whole world your competition? Building trust with your clientele via blogging What inspires your readers/audience/future clients to connect with you A blog is a place to share soooo much information about yourself and your services Are you comfortable telling people in person what you say online? How to care zero about the haters How doing your best/being yourself helps you care even less about the haters Paige S's favorite books Jen Carrington's season 2 of the Make It Happen podcast is back! (Asia was on last season!) Starting out small without expectation Tumblr- a great place to start! If you have to cry, go outside. Giving yourself raises You can tell how you treat your clients by how you treat your readers. Check Paige Schmidt Out Here: Healthy Hits The Spot (Paige's blog!) Services & Success Stories Finally Free Program Twitter Facebook Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson

What 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 loveee it. When you're not authentic, people may come but they may not be a good fit for you Why you have to just START doing what you want to do "The things you are passionate about aren't random, they are your calling." Pay attention to what feels good and to what doesn't Follow your bliss Why it's so important to move from the space world to the face world (preach!) Who wants to live behind their laptop? "People want to hire you for who you are first." Check Amy Out Here: Amy's YouTube (new videos every Monday & Friday!) http://amyyoungcoaching.com/ Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson

What 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" for the important things How making time for exercising makes the rest of your day (and life!) more productive Google Calendar = life How routine can keep you on point with the things that you want to make sure you fit in Reflecting on how you spend your days can allow you to see where you'd like to make change (IF you'd like to make change) Links/People We Mention: Alex Beadon's Monday Mantra "I spend time on what matters to me" Paige's blog post on Making Space For Creativity Miss Mallory Fit Amy Young Day Designer Planner Timetrade Calendly Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson

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What 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 is sooo nice to your future self During your busy season, what do you wish you would have done before busy season started? They can be personal things: visiting family, relaxing, exercising, scrapbooking Or business things that make the busy season run smoother: organizing files, deleting files, implementing systems, or practicing new techniques and experimenting with new skills, doing administrative work/planning for future travel or other plans Building habits during the slow season- starting new habits is hard! Slow season is a time of investment Preparing for the busy season is good, but you can also prepare for the slow season! Give yourself projects! Start stockpiling on your blog posts, video posts, Instagram content, etc. You do not have to post Instagram in real time. Mind blown. Thanks Paige. Using the slow season as a time to work out kinks in new long term projects, products or services Everyone loves cacti. Fact. (Ps Paige has a new collection for Valentines Day: Desert Candy!) Slow season is a great time to get photos done, headshots done, personalized stock photos done! Portfolio building time! Starting and investing in new friendships & relationships takes time, and the time to start is now! Think about planting seedssss Learning how to distribute your finances over your slow season You live and you learnnnnn Run through flowers with other creatives. To the Rocky theme song. Links/People We Mention: Asia's Promotional Video Mint Body in Scottsdale & Gilbert Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson

What 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 is good! Tell ten people what you do. Easy! Links/People We Mention: How To Put Yourself Out There- our webinar! Sky Brooke Judy Finelli Mama Wellness Asia's Blog Post: A Thank You Letter To My High School Self Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson Happy first episode of 2016!

What 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 personal brand can give creative freedom Things might not happen until the middle of the year that can *MAKE* your year​" We're changing the way you think about the way you work one podcast at a time Dedicating time to one big project at a time Keeping track of your goals/achievements monthly instead of yearly The benefit of taking your time on releasing a product/service You are allowed to be and should be proud of your work Life is better with friends. Insightful. The biggest lesson we learned in 2015 Following your gut and doing what makes you happy "The days are long but the years are short." We answered these questions in the episode from this blog post by Into Mind: What single achievement are you most proud of? What was your biggest break-through moment career-wise? What cool things did you create this year? What major goal did you lay the foundations for? Which of your personal qualities turned out to be the most helpful this year? What was the most important lesson you learnt in 2015? Links/People We Mention: Asia's SLO What? magazine Jen Carrington, Asia's blog coach Paige's Zine & Greeting Cards Amy Young Relationship Coach Heather Crabtree Paige Schmidt- Healthy Hits The Spot Finally Free Program Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson Happy Happy New Year!