If you’re a small business owner, chances are you are ALWAYS looking for ways to work smarter , not harder . Maybe you’ve started a meal delivery service, or discovered a way to organize your daily schedule more efficiently, or looked into a business management solution… Like Dubsado . >>My guest today, Becca Berg, is the CEO of Dubsado which is designed to do just that: save you time.<< Founded in 2016 as just Becca and her husband, Jake, have now grown to a massive team in just fiv...
Jul 15, 2021•43 min
Today, I’m stoked to share with you this BONUS episode to announce BREAKING news: head of Instagram Adam Mosseri recently shared in an IGTV video about some changes coming to Instagram. In the video, he begins by saying Instagram is shifting their focus from: Businesses to creators Photo to videos Encouraging offline purchases to leaning into the trend of shopping online In-person connections to messaging within the app >>Then, he states: “We are no longer just a square photo-sharing app.”...
Jul 14, 2021•18 min
“If you had 5 years left to live, what would you stop doing?” When Chris and Eric Martinez on their podcast, Dynamic Lifestyle , asked me that deep question, I was taken aback. It forced me to really think about everything I’m doing today… and I realized I wouldn’t change a thing. >>Every day, I wake up at 4:30am to do what I love and I will never take that for granted.<< How about you, Hustler? Are you living your dream life? You’re about to hear this question and MORE on today’s ep...
Jul 13, 2021•37 min
Do you think social media is TOXIC? If you answered yes, I feel you Buttercup… the past year has been hard on everyone in a myriad of ways, and for a variety of reasons. But you know what? >>What you consider to be toxic, someone else may think is very insightful.<< It’s for this reason that in a recent Ask Me Anything episode I hosted on Facebook Live, I recommended you remain undaunted when it’s difficult to be consistent… Because we grow the most when we get uncomfortable. In this...
Jul 08, 2021•26 min
I was recently answering questions on an Instagram Live when Letty asked: “Should you give away all your secrets on social media?” This was a question I had heard before… There are always business owners popping into my DMs asking me similar questions: what’s the difference between free and paid content? And If I give away everything I know for free, then what would be behind the paywall? >>Here’s my cold, hard answer: I don’t believe in secrets.<< To hear me break down 3 different P...
Jul 07, 2021•35 min
Recently I had the privilege of being a guest on a Live podcast with my friend Suneera Madhani. Afterward, we answered questions from members of her mastermind, CEO School, and that is what I am excited to share with you today! In this Q+A, you’ll hear me answer questions on: Identifying your ideal client One daily habit I have that is the biggest game-changer for my business What I would have told myself when I first started out in entrepreneurship and more! Plus, you’ll get to hear Suneera’s i...
Jul 01, 2021•18 min
Do you have a brand story? For the longest time, I thought my ‘brand story’ was how and why I started my business… But over the years, I learned that it is so much more than that. >>When told in an engaging way, your brand story can actually be a powerful way to connect with your audience and encourage them to buy into the messaging behind what you’re selling.<< If you don’t have a brand story and want to know what it is, how to create one, and how to share it, you will love my guest...
Jun 29, 2021•40 min
Question of the Day: How much time should you REALLY be spending on social media to market your business? Today I’m spilling the tea with you in an interview I had on Gillian Perkins’ podcast, Work Less Earn More . In this conversation, Gillian asks *tactical* questions about how I outline my social media schedule, how I keep up with responding to all of my comments and DMs, and more. *Hint: it’s with focused intention and consistency!* If you’re struggling with a social media schedule or want t...
Jun 24, 2021•26 min
Welcome to the Jasmine Star Show, a conversational business podcast that explores what it really means to turn your passion into a business you love! My name is Jasmine Star, and I’m a photographer and business strategist from Newport Beach, California. After dropping out of law school, I became an internationally recognized creative entrepreneur and later became the founder of Social Curator, a social media resource platform that essentially places a digital marketing agency in your pocket. Eve...
Jun 23, 2021•2 min
Did you ever read a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book when you were a kid? My twin sister, Bianca, and I used to LOVE these kinds of books in middle school. We would be entertained for hours by Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys (much to the satisfaction of our very tired parents)! >>Well friend, today you get to choose YOUR own adventure and decide if your passion is a business or a hobby with the help of this podcast episode!<< This episode is for you if: You have a hobby you love and ar...
Jun 22, 2021•18 min
As you know, so much of life as an entrepreneur is a bit of professional ambitions mixed with a *lot* of emotions, thoughts, and guesses. >>This is why it can be daunting to make crucial decisions as a business owner, like how to balance your work life and friendships.<< And here’s the million-dollar question: are your friendships holding you back in business? The short answer: They can if you let them. The long answer: ...But you can’t let that deter you from fostering the friendshi...
Jun 17, 2021•30 min
Are you ready for some tough love, friend? I hope you are, because this episode is jam packed with mindset-heavy advice I gave to business owners just like you in a recent coaching session. These Social Curator users asked the BEST questions and we really dove deep into not just business issues they’re facing, but we overcame a lot of mindset shifts as well. We spoke about deep topics, including: How does an “average” mom get noticed and differentiate herself from the rest of the crowd, and The ...
Jun 15, 2021•34 min
I have a confession: Sometimes I give advice in a way that doesn’t give you all the answers you need to start implementing it. For example, in the past I have spoken on the podcast and on social media about why building your email list is important, but I haven’t gotten down into the nitty gritty of how to create an epic Freebie that drives people to your list. So friend, that is exactly what I’m going to do today! >>In this episode, I’ll give you the exact steps to build your email list b...
Jun 11, 2021•15 min
Did you know your emotional intelligence is affecting your business? Whether you like it or not, how you’re feeling about your business (or what you’re AVOIDING feeling about it) is one of the most important factors in your success. And my guest today, Topsie Vandenbosch, is going to teach you how to crush those toxic thought patterns! Topsie is a Leadership Mindset Coach for Entrepreneurs and Executives earning 6&7 figures who helps you crush negative thought patterns and behaviors using em...
Jun 10, 2021•36 min
Do you wish you could ask me ANYTHING and get my raw, honest feedback? Well friend, you absolutely can because every single week, I host an Ask Me Anything session on my Facebook Page . *It’s one of my FAVORITE times of the week!* To give you a glimpse of what you’re missing out on, this episode is a recording from one of those very Ask Me Anything sessions with business owners just like you. In this Q+A, you’ll hear me answer questions about: PIVOTING Your Business… Having more than on IDEAL CL...
Jun 08, 2021•30 min
Do you ever feel like an imposter in your industry? Are you constantly pushing away self doubt, insecurities, and the feeling that you’re unqualified? You’re not alone, friend… And my friend, Kat Cole, can help you! Kat Cole is a seasoned executive and leader with deep expertise building global brands, businesses, and high performing teams. As a board member, investor, and advisor, she has broad experience in leading consumer brands, food, retail, and scaling franchise organizations through vari...
Jun 03, 2021•44 min
Not sure what to do? I feel you, friend. Oftentimes as entrepreneurs, struggle to figure out what the right next step is in our business is and it can lead to us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and confused. But I’m here to help you, Hustler... >>This episode is my off-the-cuff message for the future me (and the current YOU) to help you decide what to do when you don’t know what to do.<< Are you familiar with the story of The Tortoise and the Hare? Well, whether you feel like your busine...
Jun 02, 2021•10 min
Want to hear all of my best personal branding tips wrapped up in one podcast episode with a *bow* on top? Today, I’m so excited to share just that: an interview I had on Brandon Birkmeyer’s podcast, Brands on Brands . Brandon is a great interviewer, and I can’t wait for you to hear our discussion about: My best tips for building a personal brand Going on a journey of self discovery The difference between being creative and monetizing your brand How to be consistent And more. Ready to find out wh...
Jun 01, 2021•45 min
If you’re listening to this episode, there’s a good chance you love listening to podcasts as much as I do. Podcasts have been the best thing to bless my ears since Rhianna and Beyonce’s fierce music. *And both of them are Irreplaceable…get it?!* I listen to podcasts in the car, while I work out, while I get ready for the day… sometimes I even listen to them while I’m just chilling out at home. If you love listening to podcasts, chances are you’ve heard an episode or two with a guest contributor....
May 27, 2021•30 min
Real Talk: you need to be more confident! >>Whether it’s recording videos, creating new content for your clients/customers or putting yourself out there for collaborations and podcast interviews, confidence is a huge part of owning a business.<< And today, I want to give you tangible tips on HOW! In this coaching session, you’ll hear me answer questions on: How to figure out what revenue stream will be most valuable to your audience and bring you the most reliable income How you can ...
May 25, 2021•42 min
Are you getting engagement, but having trouble converting it into sales? You’re not alone, friend… In fact, Bradley had the same question! The answer lies in a Q+A I did after my live class a few months ago, How to Beat the Algorithm. These business owners in all different industries from all over the world had some pretty amazing questions, including: What’s the first step to start marketing your business from 0 followers? Are likes the least impactful for engagement? How can I convert engageme...
May 20, 2021•15 min
The other day, I got off a Zoom call with several of my girlfriends and as I shut my laptop I thought to myself, “I don’t know how easy it is to be my friend.” I don’t say this to make them feel bad, >>What I noticed is that often when my friends come to me with a problem, I respond as if it’s a Social Curator coaching session.<< Every time I speak to them, I end up using our signature QUAA method (Question, Underlying Question, Answer, Accountability)... and sometimes the advice I g...
May 19, 2021•10 min
Have you heard the phrase, “Work smarter, not harder”? Of course you have! But here’s my question for you: have you applied this sentiment to social media? >>The truth is, there are so many business owners who spend a lot of time creating content but they don’t do it efficiently.<< These Hustlers are constantly brainstorming ways to bring value to their audience and creating multiple pieces of content per week, but this is not necessarily the best way to approach social media. (Does ...
May 18, 2021•14 min
Is social media marketing OVERRATED in 2021?! I’ll be answering that burning question and MORE in today’s episode from an interview I had with Mark Savant on his podcast, The After Hours Entrepreneur . In this interview, Mark and I discuss: How to come up with a clear call-to-action that your audience will ACTUALLY engage with, The top 3 ways I recommend communicating with your audience, How entrepreneurs can rebrand as our business evolves, And more! I know you’re going to love this conversatio...
May 13, 2021•30 min
In December 2020, I wrote a letter to myself. I created a vision for who I would be on December 31, 2021. *But here’s the kicker, friend: I wrote as if it had ALREADY happened.* In it, I wrote about how Social Curator had hired our first Chief Technical Officer, and they had helped us bring the business to new heights. Little did I know, we would hire our CTO just 4 months later after a series of serendipitous conversations and connections. >>This is what I invite you to do today, my frien...
May 11, 2021•14 min
Do you remember a few months ago when I hosted my free class, How to Beat the Algorithm? That class was only offered Live, but I *did* want to give you a sneak peek into some of the amazing coaching I did during the Q+A portion of the class. The business owners on the call had the BEST questions on topics like: Personal branding for a physical product Having your ideal client seeing your content Transitioning followers on Instagram into paying clients Handling the tricky adjustment from working ...
May 10, 2021•21 min
Every day, Instagram updates its platform with bug fixes, improvements, and new features. Because of this, as business owners we have to constantly be aware of them to change our strategy too! That’s why you can always count on me to keep you updated on all things Instagram: what changes are coming to the platform, and most importantly how to leverage these changes to grow your business. In this recording of an Ask Me Anything session I hosted on Facebook Live, we’re chatting about ALT Text on I...
May 06, 2021•27 min
Friend, are you feeling overworked and overwhelmed in your business? If so… this is the conversation for you. Theresa Loe is a leadership and business coach who helps business owners like you streamline their business operations and build self-managed teams so that they can finally get their time back AND scale with ease. Today, Theresa and I discuss: How to take control of your life but not let customers down The signs someone is ready to begin team-building, What the process is to start buildi...
May 04, 2021•48 min
Do you want to know what my #1 piece of business advice is? No, it’s not to get a business coach, read a bunch of self-help books, or make a social media content calendar... It’s to start each day with a gratitude list. People typically hear that and they say “Jasmine, where am I going to find the time to make a list like that?!” My answer is always this: You have time when you make time. Every day, just spend 5 minutes thinking of small things that you are thankful for, such as your electric to...
Apr 29, 2021•16 min
Have you ever wanted to start a podcast to promote your product or service? Since starting the Jasmine Star Show in October of 2019, I have fallen in love with the art of podcasting and I bet you will too. That’s where today’s episode comes in! You’re about to hear an exclusive recording from an interview I had on Sarah Mikutel’s show, Podcasting Step By Step. In this episode, you will learn: My podcast strategy, including who my ideal listener is and the kind of content the team and I are creat...
Apr 27, 2021•42 min
