Charlotte Wilson of Bookish Edits joins Frannie to discuss the ins and outs of writing a memoir, how to find your story, and writing for a purpose. Bookish Edits encompasses more than just editing drafts of your already written memoir. But instead, walks you through the entire process from outlining to publishing. Follow Charlotte @charlotte.reads.books Follow Us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios ...
Sep 27, 2022•59 min•Ep. 31
Brie Thomason joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her struggles with starting a business at 20, going viral on TikTok, and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Hint: It's not as easy as you think! Follow Brie: TikTok Instagram Follow Us @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 30
We've pulled the audio from an interview that Frannie did earlier this year with Belen Diez of Evolve Your World. Belen Diez has created a network of female coaches who are dedicated to helping others in their entrepreneurial journey. She has spent over a decade creating a place where female coaches can learn and grow from one another, gain new clients and have a bigger impact. In this special episode, Belen interviews Frannie about the fundamentals of branding and the approach that Ampersand St...
Sep 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 29
Laura Tully, wardrobe consultant and personal stylist joins us on the podcast this week to share her top tips for dressing with purpose. Laura shares the staple items that should be in every closet, how to dress for your body type and even her favorite online retailers to purchase from. After this podcast, you're going to have the secret weapon to feel like a million bucks in every piece in your closet. Download the Style Guide! Follow Laura on Instagram @lauratully.co Follow Us on Instagram @So...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 28
Do you have a long list of healthy habits you'd like to create? We sure do! Nichole walks through her favorite habit-forming methods and easy steps you can take to create better habits no matter how busy you are! Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Learn about #75Hard Challenge Check out DONE APP Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
Aug 30, 2022•37 min•Ep. 27
Tanessa Shears is dedicated to helping 6-7 figure entrepreneurs become limitless through optimizing their health and focus. This episode is packed with tricks you can start using right away and start seeing an ROI in your energy and happiness which immensely affects your business’s bottom line. Follow Tanessa on Instagram: @tanessashears Follow Us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 26
There are endless platforms and apps to choose from when it comes to business operations... and we've tried almost all of them! Frannie breaks down the 11 platforms that we use daily to keep Ampersand Studios running smoothly, explains why we chose them over the competition, and how much they cost. All of the tools that are mentioned are linked at www.ampersand-studios.com/resources Follow us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethin...
Aug 16, 2022•46 min•Ep. 25
Frannie sits down with Cara Chace, a productivity and mindset coach who helps entrepreneurs build their businesses without giving up priorities. They chat about throwing out other people's playbook and creating work-life balance, through a more productive work-week that actually makes sense to YOU. Follow Cara on Instagram: @carachace Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 24
It's a podcast takeover where I (Courtney, Director of Ops here at Ampersand) will be podcasting about how to start a podcast. I'm typing this description inside the podcast software that I'm telling you all about in this podcast episode- and it feels a little.... 'inception-y.' (Drink every time I say podcast 🍸) I'm sharing about my history in podcasting, our favorite tools (and we've pretty much tried them all), as well as some editing tips. So if you're thinking about starting a podcast this...
Aug 02, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week Nichole talks to a close friend, client, and fellow business owner, Lindsey Nadler. This incredible woman went from a high-stakes career as a police officer, to starting a non-profit that helped victims of trafficking, to CEO of an empowerment company. Anyone looking to create multiple streams of income and build a brand they love will want to listen to this episode all the way through. Follow Lindsey @lindseynadler @ceohatclub Follow Us @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Whether it's building a succession plan, preparing to retire, or just giving yourself a much-deserved, very long vacation, there are steps you can take to get ready! Changing seats within your business doesn't have to be scary, and Nichole and Frannie are here to share their proven tips on how to change positions within your company to allow for growth, new opportunities, and longevity in your business. Follow us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on...
Jul 19, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Should you build a brand around yourself? And just how personal should you get when you do have a personal brand? This week, Frannie and Nichole break down the 5 reasons people create personal brands and how to create boundaries around your personal life and your brand. Personal Brands Mentioned: Gary Vee Skye Hamilton Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-s...
Jul 12, 2022•49 min•Ep. 20
Everyone tells business owners to post on social media every day. Who the heck has time for all that? We're running our dream business here! Frannie talks about building a content machine that not only gets you 90 days of amazing content but a machine that you can put on repeat. Forever! Content Machine Graph Follow us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
Jul 05, 2022•20 min•Ep. 19
Are you leading a group of creative employees? Todd Henry, Author of Herding Tigers, The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, The Motivation Code and Louder Than Words joins Courtney to talk shop. Join to learn some of the best tactics for leading a team of creatives! Follow Todd on Instagram: @toddhenry www.toddhenry.com Books by Todd Henry Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out ...
Jun 28, 2022•37 min•Ep. 18
Do you find yourself avoiding hard tasks? In this solo episode, Nichole talks about how the fear of big, scary projects makes her "buffer" and how she overcomes that fear to get sh*t done! Follow us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
Jun 17, 2022•26 min•Ep. 17
Josh Haynam is co-founder of Interact , a place for creating fun quizzes that also generate leads. Frannie sat down with him to talk about why Josh started this company and how it can work for different industries to generate leads for businesses. Frannie also discusses how our Interact quiz has helped grow Ampersand Studios throughout the last several years. Take our brand persona quiz! Follow Interact on Instagram @tryinteract Follow us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand...
Jun 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 16
Hear us out real quick… Are you someone who waits until you're down to the wire to finish projects? What if we told you that what others might consider a downfall might actually be your superpower! Follow us on Instagram @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Follow us on TikTok @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
Jun 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 15
Wedding DJ, Eric Rhodes joins Frannie to talk about his rise to fame on Tiktok. He reveals how he came up with the viral video formula that completely changed his life. Follow Eric: TikTok: @djericrhodes Instagram: @djericrhodes Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok: Instagram: @ampersand_studios | @somethingbusinessy Tiktok: @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 14
Nichole discusses the importance of staying true to the vision of your company regardless of what some customers ask for and shares tips on what customer feedback to take with a grain of salt. You should have consistency in all aspects of your brand, this week, Nichole tells you how. Follow us on Instagram: @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
May 24, 2022•24 min•Ep. 13
Frannie sits down with Ampersand Studios director of operations, Courtney Green to talk about growing a team that fits the vision you have for your business. If you're a small business or solopreneur looking to grow a team but don't know where to start, we're talking to you this week! Ampersand Book Recommendations + Platforms Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.amp...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 12
Frannie sits down with Ellen Yin, Owner and Founder of Cubicle to CEO, to talk about her journey into accidental entrepreneurialism. Ellen believes that business owners discussing money doesn't have to be taboo. In fact, she shares all her financials every quarter on her podcast. Listen in to hear what impact it's made on her listeners. Follow Ellen on Instagram @missellenyin Follow us on Instagram @ampersand_studios @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusine...
May 10, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Frannie chats with speaking coach and friend, Heather Sager about transforming thoughts and ideas into words and actions. Heather discusses the myth of perfection when it comes to public speaking and how to get over the self-made hurdles that hold you back. Follow Heather on Instagram: @theheathersager Follow us on Instagram: @ampersand_studios @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
May 03, 2022•53 min•Ep. 10
Frannie and Nichole sit down with Kelci Douglas, owner of Sherose, a Boise-based social media and brand marketing company, to chat about the importance of infusing personality into a brand, and how to find that sweet spot of just how much of your personal life you want to show on your brand Insta. Check out Kelci on Instagram : @wearesherose Follow us on Instagram: @ampersand_studios @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us...
Apr 26, 2022•50 min•Ep. 9
Nichole sits down with Erin Blackwell, a brand photographer in Boise, Idaho to share how the two of them not only co-exist as brand photographers in the same city, but actually have become best friends. The two discuss how the healthy competition between them has strengthened their friendship and made them better businesswomen. Follow Erin @iamerinblackwell Follow Us @ampersand_studios @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check ...
Apr 19, 2022•34 min•Ep. 8
Just like any industry, there are specialties within photography. When looking for a photographer for any project, there are a handful of things to consider. Frannie and Nichole break down how to find the best photographer for your photography needs. Follow us on the gram! @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
Apr 12, 2022•43 min•Ep. 7
Frannie talks with Laurel Hamblin, one Instagram's favorite real estate agents. She's wildly successful, inspirational, and she's got some great tips for anyone wondering if they should be showing up as the face of their brand on Instagram. She recently ranked #12 of all realtors on Instagram from propertyspark.com based on her average engagement, follower count and likes per post. Follow Laurel and her real estate journey on Instagram at @laurel_hamblin Follow us on the gram! @somethingbusiness...
Apr 05, 2022•35 min•Ep. 6
Nichole discusses the key indicators between needing to clean up your brand and needing to completely re-brand your business. Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
Mar 29, 2022•16 min•Ep. 5
Frannie Wilson and Nichole Schoener are 50/50 owners of Ampersand Studios, which they started in 2009. In this episode of the Something Businessy Podcast, they pull back the curtain on how their partnership has taken a few different shapes over the years, how they're doing things now, and some lessons they've learned about how to have a healthy and successful business partnership. If you're considering starting a business with your bestie, or bringing a partner into your current business, you'll...
Mar 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 4
Does it feel like you're spinning your wheels on Instagram, putting in a ton of time and not getting the payoff? If you're not experiencing growth on Insta for your business, these could be some of the reasons... and we've got lots of ideas for how to remedy. Follow us on Instagram @SomethingBusinessy @Ampersand_Studios Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
Mar 15, 2022•30 min•Ep. 3
Nichole hangs out with Jen Bobodzhanov as they discuss the challenges and resiliency of being a woman in business. Jen is a Barre3 franchise owner and life coach with an amazing fitness and entrepreneurship journey. Find us on Instagram! @jenuinjoy @ampersand_studios @somethingbusinessy Brand Persona Quiz Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy @ampersand_studios Or check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com...
Mar 15, 2022•53 min•Ep. 2
