Are you utilizing the tools available on free social media platforms to grow your business? Natasha Coyle jumped on TikTok before it blew up in the creative space and now teaches other creatives how to use video content to grow their brand on both Instagram and TikTok. In today's episode, she's sharing that journey and highlighting how you can start serving your audience through video! Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast. Connect with Natasha natashacoylephotography.com instagram.com/natashacoylephotography Connect with Bernel brandedbybernel.com instagram.com/brandedbybernel

Are you ready to break out of your comfort zone and grow your photography business? For Rob Greene, that's exactly what happened when he broke into an untapped market in the photography industry. By saying yes to photographing a group of college seniors at his local university, he completely changed the trajectory of his business. Listen in as he shares what that journey has looked like and how he has built a thriving business around photographing college seniors, despite having nothing in common with them. Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast.   Mentioned in this Episode The College and Sorority Course Connect with Rob square8studio.com square8studio.com/podcast instagram.com/square8studio facebook.com/square8studio Connect with Bernel brandedbybernel.com instagram.com/brandedbybernel

Building a business with intention is the key to creating a unique, thoughtful, and successful brand. When Akua Konadu and her mom decided to build a gift boxing brand, they knew that it would be created with that intenionality. Ama and Akua is a mother-daughter, black-owned, inclusive gift box brand containing products from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ creators. In today's episode, Akua takes us on that journey, shares the types of products her gift boxes contain, but most importantly, tells us about the creators behind those boxes! Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast. Today's episode is brought to you by Ama and Akua, an inclusive gift box brand! Get 10% off your first order with code BERNEL10 at amaandakua.com.

Launching is stressful and it isn't easy, but today I'm spilling the tea on how I prepared for a profitable launch! Listen in as I share how I got ready to launch my Showit Template Shop, how I projected my profit, and the channels I used for marketing! Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review the full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast Mentioned in this episode: Branded by Bernel's Showit Template Shop  Thrivecart Shopify Thinkific Kajabi

Building a business isn't easy, but imagine what it's like to do it while still in school! In today's episode, Hope Taylor and Reed Gallagher of The Junior Collective join us to share their journey to starting a successful business while in high school! Listen in as they share how young entrepreneurs can build businesses while still maintaining the fun experiences of being a teenager! Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review the full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast

Are you standing out as a small business owner? With over 5 million new businesses being created every year, Natalie Franke believes in a holistic and intentional approach to branding for small businesses. In today's episode, Natalie joins us to share about her recent rebrand, how she approached it with intentionality, and how small businesses can get their messages out there in 2023! Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast   Connect with Natalie https://nataliefranke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nataliefranke/ https://twitter.com/nataliefranke https://www.tiktok.com/@smallbiznatalie https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliefranke/

What if there was a tool that could build your audience, grow your business, and open the door for additional monetization? In this episode, John Branch IV joins me to share how he's integrated Youtube in his business to do all of that! Listen in as he explains how Youtube drives his audience to his brand, allows him to book more speaking gigs, and collaborate with paid partnerships and sponsorships too! Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast Check out some of John's affiliate links: Get amazing Photography Education to Help You Start Your Photography Business Like the look of John's photos? Here's the preset he personally uses on every photo he edits. HoneyBook for Client Management + Online Contracts (50% off of your account!) Lightroom Classic + Lightroom CC for Photo Editing Bench Accounting to Manage Business Income (30% off of 3 months!) Backblaze to Backup Data VidIQ for Youtube content and tag research Artlist Epidemic Sound Connect with John https://jbivphotography.com/ https://www.youtube.com/jbivphotography https://www.instagram.com/jbivphotography/ Connect with Bernel brandedbybernel.com instagram.com/brandedbybernel

Do you have pretty, yet purposeful visual assets for your brand? What if we could build them by the weekend? I've teamed up with Jodie Brim to bring you a new workshop: Website by the Weekend! During this three-day workshop, you'll get a branding mini session, a website build, and education to help you in marketing your brand! In this episode, we're spilling all the details of our upcoming workshop, why you need to join us, and how you can sign up! Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast Mentioned in this episode Website by the Weekend Connect with Jodie jodiebrim.com instagram.com/jodiebrim Connect with Bernel brandedbybernel.com instagram.com/brandedbybernel

Showing up online is hard, but when you're trying to stay relevant with trends, it can feel almost impossible. That's why it's important to develop your own style on social media when you show up. Dr. Sandra Colton-Medici of Styled to the Nines joins us to share how to do this through just a few actionable steps! The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast Mentioned in this episode Showit Connect with Sandra collegeofstyle.com instagram.com/collegeofstyle https://collegeofstyle.com/services youtube.com/channel/UCEe54AMDW2d0LZ_T1ptJqXw Connect with Bernel brandedbybernel.com instagram.com/brandedbybernel

Making money is fun, but spending it can be even more exciting, especially when you're investing thoughtfully and wisely in your business. In today's episode, Madison Brown joins us to explain how a bookkeeper can help guide you in your investment decisions, but also how she encourages her clients to make decisions when it comes to spending money as a business! The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast Connect with Madison Brown www.madisondearly.com @madisondearly Connect with Bernel brandedbybernel.com instagram.com/brandedbybernel

Did you have some serious FOMO in November of 2022 when you saw how much fun we had at Spark, the conference hosted by Showit? I would love to see you at the next one, which is why I've brought on Cassie Jones to share all about the heart behind not only Spark, but Showit as well! Listen in to hear when the next conference will be, what you can expect, and how to snag a ticket! The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast Connect with Cassie & Showit showit.co spark.showit.co Connect with Bernel brandedbybernel.com instagram.com/brandedbybernel

As we approach a new year, we tend to reflect on the previous year, what we loved and what we hated, then explore the possibilities of what we want out of the new year. For many business owners, we do this intentionally with our businesses, but have you considered what this looks like for your online home? Yes, I'm talking about your website! In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 ways to prep your website for the new year! The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/podcast

Are you hesitant to explore the technology of your business? Maybe it makes you nervous to learn something new or speak tech lingo—today's guest is removing those fears! Dawn Richardson of Tech Savvy Creative joins us to share why making technology accessible and simple for creatives is so important to her! Listen in as she highlights what you should be looking for in your business in both your gear and your programs! The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review the full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/blog. Connect with Dawn techsavvycreative.com instagram.com/techsavvycreative tiktok.com/@techsavvycreative https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhbJ2fF3vZUSwF10j2v8NQ

We're back! Season 3 of The Branded by Bernel Podcast is launching December 10th, 2022! Listen in to hear a teaser of some of the first few episodes! Make sure you've hit that follow or subscribe button on your favorite podcast player to get notified each week as we air new episodes!

Are you prioritizing taking time off from your business to focus on you? I just returned from my summer sabbatical in Greece and one of the biggest questions that kept showing up in my DMs were about how I prepared my business for an extended period of time off. In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing just that— how I prepare my business for my annual sabbatical and winter break! The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/blog

Are you over playing the social media game where you're constantly chasing the latest trends, posting all the time, and not seeing results? Today's guests, Vic and Sasha were as well! That's when they decided to optimize their website with a custom strategy! Through search engine optimization, Vic and Sasha are seeing consistent results that continue to provide inquiries over time. Now they help their own clients do the same. The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review the full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/blog. Connect with Vic & Sasha mariposadesignco.com facebook.com/MariposaDesignCo2019 instagram.com/mariposadesign.co vicandsasha.com facebook.com/vicandsasha instagram.com/vicandsasha

Is the stage calling your name? If you've been considering becoming an event speaker and pitching yourself for opportunities, today's guest is going to set you on the path to success. Laylee Emadi is a business coach, who helps business owners become educators to better serve the creative industry. In today's episode, she's sharing what you should consider before you become a speaker, how to prepare yourself for pitching, and steps to take to pitch appropriately! The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/blog Connect with Laylee layleeemadi.com layleeemadi.com/creative-educator-academy layleeemadi.com/mastermind soheresthethingpodcast.com Connect with Bernel brandedbybernel.com instagram.com/brandedbybernel

Have you played around with the idea of rebranding your business? There is so much that goes into it, but do you actually need a rebrand? In today's episode, we exploring the three signs that signify whether or not it's time to rebrand, plus discuss actionable steps you can take moving forward. The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/blog If you're ready to take a deeper dive into your brand visuals, I've created a Branding Guide just for you! From your brand's prelaunch strategy to details about the four pillars of a strong brand to an ongoing action plan, this guide will help you build a profitable brand. DOWNLOAD NOW >>

You've created a beautiful website and brand for your business, but are you missing out on connecting with your audience through your website copy? Rachel Greiman of Green Chair Stories joins us to talk all about the importance of copy, the different ways her team works with business owners and how website copy can impact your bookings. The Branded by Bernel Podcast is brought to you by Bernel Westbrook, lead designer and founder of Branded by Bernel, a design studio dedicated to building strong brands and Showit websites for creative entrepreneurs. Review full show notes and transcript at brandedbybernel.com/blog Connect with Rachel greenchairstories.com instagram.com/greenchairstories facebook.com/greenchairstories greenchairstories.com/guide

A big thanks to Paige Griffith, the founder and attorney behind The Legal Paige, for sharing so much of her legal wisdom with us in this episode. This conversation is chock full of tips that will help you make your business more professional. Paige covers the small and big ways you can set yourself up to be protected, especially looking at the passive income side of your business to ensure that the work you do and the products you sell are protected too.    Paige helps small businesses get legally legit so get ready to jot down some notes!   Where to find Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com/ https://thelegalpaige.com/pages/podcasts https://www.facebook.com/thelegalpaige