Welcome to the Buckets and Boom Gates Studio with Kim White and Jill Olish. This week's conversation in the Team Series dives deeper into delegating. They discuss how delegating can bring time back to your schedule that you need for doing business or doing life. Listen along for some more confessions. People take it lightly to delegate something Delegate something the right way, brings time back to your schedule that you need for doing business or doing life Do you want to delegate something bec...
Jun 25, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Welcome to the Buckets and Boom Gates Studio with Kim White and Jill Olish. This week's conversation in the Team Series is focused on the right, or wrong, ways to delegate. Kim shares some confessions on the wrong ways to delegate. And together Jill and Kim discuss gaining more time back for you as the owner versus spending all your time doing all the little things in your business. Keep listening to hear their own trials learning how to get support from others. One of the worst ways to delegate...
Jun 19, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Welcome to the Buckets and Boom Gates Studio with Kim White and Jill Olish. This week's conversation in the Team Series is focused on how someone's "want to" impacts your whole life and not just your business. Confessions and behind the scenes are a regular part of this podcast. Listen in as we spill the tea on ourselves. "Want To" can be damaged by many different things Looking for a team and it's culture The process we use to start a team or add onto a team Dating/Interviewing Scenario Ability...
Jun 11, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Welcome to the BBG Studio, we are glad you are here with us on this entrepreneurial adventure. Kim White & Jill Olish are having a spicy conversation in this episode about predatory marketing and so many things to be aware of when you have a team, are looking for a team, or preparing to delegate as a business owner. How do I delegate Finding a team Team Series includes many different angles Confessions of being a terrible delegator 9-5 Mentality Asking questions to be more helpful on a team ...
Jun 07, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 69
We all have spent time looking for jobs, whether that is applying for a corporate job or figuring out what kind of business we can own. In this episode Kim White and Jill Olish discuss: The creepy side of applying for jobs Being wired for entrepreneurship Being an entrepreneur vs working for someone who is an entrepreneur Learning what you don't like Courage, Confidence, and Want To Thank YOU for being on this adventure with us!🙏 Kim & Jill...
May 14, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 68
We believe messy is beautiful and being living proof for what is possible. This 'transition trailer' is a great example of messy and being living proof. Season One was incredible and we hope to continue that momentum in Season Two. We are listening Lots of questions, topics, and series coming Different kinds of freebies including podcasts Additional people from the community Having a 'home' for entrepreneurs Practicing, learning, having a safe space So many firsts...on stage, on video, on a podc...
May 07, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Wrapping up Season One in the BBG Studio with a hard conversation. It's very exciting AND very sad but business has many seasons and changes. Life happens and we hope we can be living proof for you dear listener because you may face these times too. We are not breaking up but being responsible When we say yes to something we are saying no to something else Kerry made some hard decisions that are super important for her clients Having a full client roster and having clients who have issues and cr...
Apr 15, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 66
This week in the BBG Studio the discussion continues in the versus series. This episode gets spicy and hits close to home as we compare the difference between messy and sloppy. While messy is beautiful and shows progress, sloppy is a much different thing in our businesses. Confessions included during this convo... Getting started and showing the flaws Start before you feel ready Continuously improve over time Everyone starts at zero no matter what they are starting It takes courage to start Are ...
Apr 08, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Welcome to the BBG Studio where conversations are going strong in the versus series. Breaking down freebies and making it clear what is on that list. Also what a micro offer is and how to know when to use which one. origin story and questions coming in what are people asking for if no one is asking for your freebie, there may be a reason are you telling people that it is available how do they know if you don't tell them that it's available small investment for a big win test how well do they kno...
Apr 01, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 64
This week in the BBG Studio it gets quite spicy with the versus series. We understand how hard it can be to start a new business as we are both serial entrepreneurs because we love the adventure. Join us as we unpack the reason behind a pitch and offer. Overwhelming and exhausting information General & broad vs specific Translation of desperate or irresistible marketing Passionate about being the solution Understanding when to say yes (or no) to someone Diversifying dangers and setting bound...
Mar 25, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Desperate marketing, also known as creepy, can be done for several reasons. Join us in the BBG Studio to hear three reasons people can be creepy and how shifting to irresistible marketing saves money and feels so much better. If you aren't sure what you are using, listen in to know the difference. some people are selling 'how to sell' which a lot of the time is teaching people how to do creepy marketing haters are going to hate when we say these things out loud Kerry - "I'm a numbers girl and I ...
Mar 18, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Do you know what you are signing up for when you're doing things with other humans, business owners and entrepreneurs? Unpacking this from their experience, Kerry and Kim are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking about the differences between a Joint Venture Partner and an Investor. What is a Joint Venture partner? What is an Investor? The difference of working in a project with other humans versus other humans having say so over what's done in the business Having a breakup plan Signs o...
Mar 11, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Working together with other entrepreneurs and businesses can be hard because communication can be hard. Kerry and Kim are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking about Joint Ventures and Affiliate Marketing. What's the difference? Where do they fit into your business? And how do you navigate them as an entrepreneur without getting burned? New episode in our Versus Series: Affiliates VS Joint Ventures What is the tipping point between an affiliate and a joint venture? Morphing can be dange...
Mar 04, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 60
A great business is about serious results wrapped in fun! Join Kim and Kerry in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio where they talk about the main differences between Joint Ventures and Collaborations and how to navigate them having a good time, with good results and good relationships. Welcome to the Versus Series. Joint Ventures and Collaborations go together but they are a little different. Collaboration is like a magic wand. In a Joint Venture, everyone has a piece of the pie. Kim's 2 bigges...
Feb 26, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Is it possible to make great sales in your business without being sleazy? Join Kim and Kerry in the Buckets and Boom Gates Studio where they share their secrets to being confident in your sales and making an impact on your clients. New entrepreneurs often struggle with sounding like they're selling Are you trying to sell ice to an Eskimo? The keyword is confidence and the danger word is desperation. You do have to speak up to get sales. If somebody doesn't have the information about you - where ...
Feb 19, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 58
How do you see your clients? As paychecks or investors? And are you investing in them? Join Kim and Kerry in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio where they talk about treating clients the way you want to be treated, and how to know when to move on. Are you investing in them? Because they are paying you. It's a 2 way street of respect. Don't forget where you came from. Access is a decision you need to make before you take on a client. They might need to graduate you. Successful client relationshi...
Feb 12, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Is it time to make some changes in your business? Kim and Kerry are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking all about how to make those shifts carefully so you don't derail your business, your clients and your team in the process. "A right turn for a train is always a disaster" Making a shift impacts your clients and your team. What will it cost us to learn something new? We regularly ask the team this one question: What are your pain points? Technology changes, your business changes, and...
Feb 05, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 56
If you want to be successful at your business, you have to be consistent and repeat your message 20 bazillion times. Kerry and Kim are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking about getting your message clear and learning not to begrudge anybody needing to hear it more and more and more before they understand. Kim's Princess confession: sometimes I need to be told hundreds of times before I comprehend something We're sick of saying it, so everyone must have gotten it, right?! The original ...
Jan 29, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Have you ever had a hater? Especially on socials? Kim and Kerry are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio discussing what they've learned from haters over the years, and how to grow that thicker skin that keeps you from wearing your feelings on your sleeves and getting hurt all the time. The best reaction is to be indifferent It can be encouraging if you can get past your feelings Some older people are just as volatile as when they were younger We don't have to respond to everything straight aw...
Jan 22, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Saving time is something we are all trying to do as entrepreneurs. But slowing down first is the crucial step to finding a real shortcut. We don't often think of shortcutting as a problem, but it can lead to discouragement, wasting time, or even worse, quitting. There is a difference between a shortcut and shortcutting If we're not careful we can turn into "redo-ers" Figure out what you can shortcut for real There are times in business when you think you're doing something to save time and it do...
Jan 15, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Entrepreneurship can be full of comparison and letting in all kinds of influences to your growing business. Kerry and Kim are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking all about trusting yourself and the value you are bringing to your clients. Being under the influence makes you trust yourself less Are you listening to your tummy or your fears? It's time to recognize yourself Don't let being under the influence stop you, and don't let foolishness blow you off course. We want to give your en...
Jan 08, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Happy New Year! Time flies when you are having fun (or not). It's hard to believe it is now 2024. Kim & Kerry are discussing the exciting Mapping Season that starts today. What do YOU want your year to look like? Doing the right things in the right order brings better, faster and bigger results to your business so we are discussing... Doing it alone can be dangerous Looking at things with different eyes Why slowing down can make you speed up Sounding boards, brainstorming, unpacking things a...
Jan 01, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Celebrating our 50th episode milestone, we invite you to join us in the BBG Studio to hear how it all started. We discussed the festive season and how it can feel lonely like business does sometimes. We are making some confessions about how we handle the holidays and what we do in our time off both individually and in thinking about each other while we are apart. You don't have to do all the things alone When new to business it's hard to see what it is going to look like Being aware of the slipp...
Dec 25, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Whether you would describe yourself as more reactive or proactive, we are always working towards maturing as humans & business owners. Join Kim and Kerry in the Buckets and Boom Gates studio where they talk about the big shifts they had to make in life and business from being reactive to proactive. There's one thing that keeps Kerry proactive Our reactions can have a big impact on the process and those around us What plays a really big part in the way we react? You don't have to bite back Yo...
Dec 18, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 49
We hope you enjoy this experience 🙏 Kim & Kerry
Dec 11, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Join Kerry & Kim as they discuss the surprising impact choosing a word of the year can have on you both personally and in your business. This episode includes an embarrassing princess confession in the BBG Studio. Have you ever had a great idea with terrible follow through? Listen in to hear... Did your word of the year rub off? Creating tradition from history repeating itself Choose your word carefully Examples of Kerry & Kim's past words Recommendations for how to pick the right word f...
Dec 04, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Entrepreneurs think the faster they run, the more they'll get done. But Kim and Kerry are living proof that taking a break is good for business. Join them in the Buckets and Boom Gates studio as they slow down to reflect on some of the lessons and highlights from BBG so far. Even an energizer bunny needs a nap once in a while. Kim's love language - collaboration. We are addicted to the entrepreneur rollercoaster! Who do you have the opportunity to say things out loud to? You can't show up for yo...
Nov 27, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 46
When you're a new entrepreneur, and business gets hard, it's easy to get into a pattern of stopping suddenly and starting something new. Join Kim and Kerry in the Buckets and Boom Gates studio as they share their struggles and behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship, and how to get out of this dangerous pattern. Are you keeping your word or trying something new? There are 2 kinds of people in business: chasers and builders. Are you running 2 miles ahead of the people you are helping? I'll only do ...
Nov 20, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Are pop ups on your website attracting or repelling your ideal clients? Kim and Kerry are in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio talking about their best and worst pop up experiences, and how to figure out if this marketing strategy is right for your business. We don't believe that business is a one-size-fits-all. It's a choose-your-own-adventure. Would you do that in person? Pop ups can be very strategic. A pop up on its own does not motivate me to sign up for something. If you follow that rule...
Nov 13, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 44
We hope you enjoy this experience 🙏 Kim & Kerry
Nov 06, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 43
