Best Be Loud Studios Podcasts (2024)

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(TRAILER ONLY) The Power of Positioning - Ep 39 1:33

2h ago1:33

1:33

Are your clients receiving and perceiving what you say to them properly? What you say, how you say it, and why you say it is vital to communicate the value and professionalism your firm offers through strategic and consistent positioning. This means understanding and committing to your target audience, being aware of how you position your firm, and…

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Which VP’s Are OK With THC??

3h ago

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Tonight the nerds are still riding the politics train all the way to the end of it all, whatever that may be, and we have the DL on Vice President Kamala Harris's potential VP picks' stance on cannabis! This could be a history making election in so many ways, and if the democratic candidates on top of the ticket are on board with cannabis reform, t…

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Kamala’s Cannabis Vs. Trump’s Cannabis 50:24

7h ago50:24

50:24

The Nerds are just as crazy as the times we're in! So we're making the room smokey and having a laugh! We actually do cover a ton in this show, starting with current VP and potential P nominee Kamala Harris and her past and current stance on cannabis. We then wade into the past and go over Donald Trump's stance on cannabis while he was in office. W…

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Never Stop Learning with Special Guest Diane Bianchini - Ep 38 50:45

1h ago50:45

50:45

It is never too late to start over. This week we have a wonderful special guest from New York! I have known and coached Diane Bianchini of Dream Interiors NY for a number of year and she is here to talk with us this week about her path to becoming a designer with a background in Aeronautical engineering--talk about weathering the seasons of change …

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DJ Guy Ferguson - Uplifting Vibes 2024 52:52

3h ago52:52

52:52

All New Tracks. Few remixes but fresh Includes tracks from the Shapeshifters, David Penn, Milk & Sugar plus more.... So uplift your mood and enlighten your soul to this mix of awesome tracks together as one ! Embrace your day / evening with an upbeat feeling.....

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(TRAILER ONLY!) Are you keeping your client in the dark? Ep 37 2:39

17d ago2:39

2:39

Cheryl is going solo this week while Liz takes a well-deserved little vacation. This week in our private podcast we discuss managing client expectations and making sure you are not keeping them in the dark--you need them to trust the process! There is a level of professionalism that comes with the importance of managing clients' expectations during…

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Australia Hearts Weed and the Cali State Fair Does Too! 45:43

3h ago45:43

45:43

Today the nerds report on some fun news from Australia, even though it was buried under a salacious headline! Then we report on some GOP news on the cannabis front (and only the cannabis front). We end on a fun happy and whole note–the California State Fair’s cannabis winners and on-site consumption! The nerds are forever here for you and your cann…

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Have Bong, Will Travel 44:54

4d ago44:54

44:54

Today the nerds are back with their favorite strain (Grits N' Jam from Turtle Pie, of course!) with a life update from TS and a whole lot of news! We talk about the lab reaction to the investigative reports on pesticides in LA, Florida cannabis updates and the best news from Maryland that we've just been buzzing to talk about! Don't panic! It's org…

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Finding your people: When is it time to hire? Ep 36 48:05

4d ago48:05

48:05

Are you hiring too late? What I have found is that most designers do not hire soon enough! Hiring a team challenges and helps elevate your business to a level where sustainable growth and scalability are achievable. When we look to hire we are looking to cater to some bonus projects and also the way that our current team is developing in terms upwa…

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Corporate Weed, So Much Greed 51:57

11d ago51:57

51:57

The nerds are live tonight as we dive deeper into the investigative report the LA Times put out on pesticides in our legal cannabis--and we're not done yet! Plus, TS has some big news he wants to share at the end of the show. And we are feeling the PMA, even when the corporate shills try to get us down! So don't panic! It's organic! The post Corpor…

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Weathering the Seasons of Change Ep 35 41:07

15d ago41:07

41:07

Are you facing new challenges or going through a season of change? We are--yes we are in the trenches with you, really! Weathering the seasons of change is unpredictable and it is in these moments where we find out how resilient and adaptable we are. If you are not not prepared, then one of these events such as maternity leave, death in the family …

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67: The Veterans 36:40

12d ago36:40

36:40

This month we interview 2 veterans of the Voiceover Industry in the UK. Paul Brown and Emma Clarke have over 80 years of experience between them, and they join us to share their wisdom. Emma Clarke is an award-winning voice actor and writer who works across multiple types of performance and media. She can be heard in radio and TV commercials, corpo…

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(TRAILER ONLY!) Where do your priorities lie? Ep 34 2:40

18d ago2:40

2:40

Prioritizing, managing the alligators closest to the boat, and effective communication are critical to managing your business and your team (if you have one!). When you are redesigning a home for a remodel and NOT starting from scratch--we can't simply start over completely but must work within constraints, similar to how we must manage our time. U…

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Pesticides Everywhere?! 55:42

19d ago55:42

55:42

Say it ain't so, legal California weed! Today the nerds are full of vim and vigor and opinions! The news of the great pesticide takeover has hit us like a ton of bricks and we have *so* much to say about it! Listen tonight for a deep dive into the L.A. Times' investigative report on dirty legal weed. Spoiler: we're really mad. It'll be a two parter…

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How are you protecting yourself? with special guest Attorney, Wendy Estela - Ep 33 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

The legal aspects of a business are super important to me as a business owner. We will always face project delays, especially in the last couple years, and we must be thinking about how we can protect ourselves. In my world, clients have to recognize the delays in executing are unrelated to our performance and we must get new bids/pricing or get th…

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The History of Brownie Mary! 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

The Nerds start out the show with some local news on the downfall of the cannabis industry here in California, we try to get to the bottom of what is going on around here! Then, since it's Pride month and we need to celebrate, we break down the history of Brownie Mary - one of cannabis's first pioneers and advocates and how she provided safe medici…

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(TRAILER ONLY!) Are you sabotaging yourself? Ep 32 2:32

1M ago2:32

2:32

Have you ever stopped to think where your time is spent vs your energy output? The truth is we could be sabotaging ourselves and our capacity to work if we are not managing our energy. We all have relentless demands and unexpected challenges we deal with on the daily and we all tend to slip into negative emotions—the fight-or-flight mode—often mult…

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The Nerds and Hason! 54:35

1M ago54:35

54:35

It's Pride month and the nerds are here and queer and joined by the wonderful and talented musician (and TS's favorite co-worker!) Hason! We have a long awaited chat about his journey into music, his vision and his activism! Join us as we play Hason's music and talk about what the future holds for the budding (yes, that was an intended pun) LA arti…

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A Unique Business Structure with Special Guest Michele Doyle & Jay Volz Ep 31 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Cheryl is passionate about what she does and loves seeing other small business owners and creative entrepreneurs succeed. We often get to hear success stories and want to be able to share this with others while also focusing on the unique market, business and experience other designers have around the country. This week we are starting a "DESIGNER …

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66: Self-Promotion 39:13

2M ago39:13

39:13

Self-Promotion with Karen Webber Marketing is a phrase that often brings people out in a cold sweat, but it's also an essential part of running your voiceover business. Put simply - if you don'tpromote your business, you won't get work. But Karen knows there is a way to promote yourself in a way that not only works - it's fun too! Karen runs Goodne…

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Sasha is Back and Ready for Rescheduling! 52:29

2M ago52:29

52:29

This week the nerds are back together again after Sasha's long journey to Japan and back! It's been awhile, but there's much news to catch up on and fatties to smoke! We talk about Sasha's completely THC-free trip to Tokyo, and how she survived to tell the tale! We also go into detail on some updates of the saga of the schedule and finish with a po…

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(TRAILER ONLY!) How to run a design firm like you should - A business! - Ep 30 4:23

2M ago4:23

4:23

We are hitting a hot button this week and it is definitely too juicy for public consumption. Charging hourly is dead - yes, we said it. We are seeing too many coaches out there appealing to the low hanging fruit, NOT BELIEVING IN YOU or thinking you can handle flat fee pricing. We are here to tell you, you can! We are here to help you shift your mi…

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What is "The Cheryl Show"? 46:04

2M ago46:04

46:04

We're trying something new this week and Cheryl is in the hot seat while Liz interviews her about her process for initial consultations, also known as "The Cheryl Show." Cheryl goal is simply to get to know the potential clients and see if her firm can help them. She doesn't worry about being overly prepared for these meetings because they are orga…

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(TRAILER ONLY!) The Ultimate Win Win Ep 28 2:15

3M ago2:15

2:15

In this episode, we discuss the significance of project pricing and minimum spend requirements for achieving profitability in your design firm. But what exactly do these terms mean, and how can you integrate them into your design business? Today, they will discuss the strategy of implementing this business model and explain why this can be a major …

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Best of the Nerds! Cranky Stoners + Happy Stoners! 56:20

3M ago56:20

56:20

The nerds take a trippy trip down memory lane with clips from the archives! Twas the year 2019 and the nerds were feeling their feels! We are cranky, then happy and all while being extremely stoney! Join us and don't panic! It's organic! The post Best of the Nerds! Cranky Stoners + Happy Stoners! appeared first on idobi.…

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65: The Interview 33:39

3M ago33:39

33:39

This month we've handed over to Bhavnisha Parmar (aka Bhav) to interview us both so you get to know us a little better. Bhav is an award-winning actress and voiceover artist. Among other things, she's appeared on-screen in Doctor Who Seasons 11- 13 and is currently the voice of Oral B and Nivea, is playing a range of roles in AAA games due to relea…

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Why is your client ghosting you? Ep 27 51:36

3M ago51:36

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Are your clients dragging their feet, hemming and hawing after the presentation and maybe even ghosting you--what do you do? In this episode we discuss five considerations when a client is not making decisions and how to handle them. Designers need to ask themselves certain questions to help determine exactly where the problem lies and if the indec…

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High Hopes For Sasha’s T-Break! 53:19

3M ago53:19

53:19

An update on Sasha’s T-Break that she’s only doing because she has to! One half of the nerds (Sasha) is traveling to Japan next week and TS is here to guide her through week 2 of the dreaded tolerance break! A great episode to listen to if you yourself are attempting to give your tolerance a little break! Then we do our second installment of our re…

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4202024 Recap & TS’s T-Break DL 54:21

3M ago54:21

54:21

The nerds are live after their 4/20 fun with Cannabis Supper Club! We had such a great time, and we go over every delicious stoney detail! Then TS gets down to business with Sasha’s upcoming tolerance break. Sasha has to start immediately and TS has an entire regimen and program for her to follow to make it an easy and comfy break before her trip t…

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(TRAILER ONLY!) Creating the Game Changer Ep 26 3:27

3M ago3:27

3:27

What exactly is a visual scope of work? Cheryl and Liz discuss how theirs has become a game changer not only for In Detail but many other designers Cheryl has coached over the years. In this episode they dive into strategies for creating a successful scope of work and how it can be a powerful marketing tool for your business, how useful they are in…

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Top 10 Canna-cities, Sasha’s T-Break & Biden’s Canna-merica 53:56

3M ago53:56

53:56

Today the nerds start out in our United States of Cannabis with Leafly's Top 10 Cannabis Cities of 2024 (and the list will surprise you!). Next, T-Breaks and how to ease into them, because Sasha is going to Japan in a month and the process must begin! TS has a regimen that we'll follow along with the next few weeks, because tolerance breaks are imp…

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(TRAILER ONLY!) Stay in your lane Ep 25 4:04

4M ago4:04

4:04

How can you be team player without giving up your own rights? Working with contractors can be a tricky relationship when they want you to stay in your lane--BUT it doesn't have to be. Creating a team approach with positioning in your marketing, the copy that you use, the verbiage that you talk about, and how you talk about it with other people, all…

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Will Florida Save Us All? 52:17

3M ago52:17

52:17

Today the nerds give Canada their flowers (LITERALLY!) for being such great weed advocates, go off on certain "certification" cash grabs that make us feel angry, try out a new seggie for their terp of the week and pontificate if Florida will be the state that saves us all! Don't panic! It's organic! The post Will Florida Save Us All? appeared first…

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Are you talking too much? Ep 24 49:01

4M ago49:01

49:01

Our firm, In Detail Interiors, gets a lot of leads and I am grateful for every single one of them. However, that doesn't mean we take on every job of every size and every type--and neither can you. You must have guidelines (NOT A SCRIPT) on how you determine what will work for your set up of your firm, your bandwidth and your resource capacity. Lea…

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High Hopes for Florida and Germany! 48:33

4M ago48:33

48:33

Great cannabis news for Florida and Germany! Two places we didn't expect great cannabis news! Then we update you on some THC testing news and an update on cannabis in Hawaii. So don't panic! It's organic! The post High Hopes for Florida and Germany! appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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64. The Handover Episode 29:06

4M ago29:06

29:06

Find out what all the hoo-haa was about in the last episode. Spoiler alert: we say goodbye to Nic and Leah and welcomeour new hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee from BDouble E. We get a brief introduction to Rob and Helen, and a promisefor a fuller intro next month. If you have any questions for them for the next episode youcan email them to listen@thevos…

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What is the best investment you can make for your business? --Special Guest Tammy Covington Nagem Ep 23 39:49

4M ago39:49

39:49

Going to High Point Market and learning about what you sell is the BEST investment you can make for your business! After 29 markets Cheryl had the honor of talking with Tammy Nagem, CEO of High Point Market authority, to tell you why market is still one of the best business investments you can make. Learn how Tammy and her team help optimize the ex…

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The Nerds and Fun Facts! 53:01

4M ago53:01

53:01

Today the nerds start off with the news that cannabis reality television is upon us! We talk about the upcoming High Hopes series on Hulu and as usual, the nerds have opinions! But then, we keep it light with some interesting fun facts about cannabis you might not have known! These are good little tidbits to bring to the sesh, or just to know a lit…

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Part Time Degens Coast to Coast 50:07

5M ago50:07

50:07

The nerds are separated by an entire country in this week's show as TS hangs out in Florida and Sasha holds in down back in LA! Minorly chaotic, but chock full of news and reviews, this show has got it all! We run down our Hall of Flowers experience and TS reviews his Jungle Boys Florida experience. Then we take it to the United States of Cannabis …

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(TRAILER ONLY!) To Charge or Not to Charge Ep 22 2:16

5M ago2:16

2:16

In the way of the word today you need to be able to stay competitive and take into consideration allowing clients to use credit cards. Cheryl and Liz discuss the importance of this for anyone who sell products if you want to grow. Are you analyzing your costs effectively with the cost of doing business? You should be--here we deep dive into the cos…

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The Nerds Are In An Emerald Tower?! 52:40

4M ago52:40

52:40

The Nerds fully acknowledge that we are in a green smoky bubble here in LA, and we don't want to seem like we are just sitting in our emerald tower unaware of the canna-world around us. So we are giving you all the latest in the United States of Cannabis in this episode and presenting you with our first ever budtender profile! The post The Nerds Ar…

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Unmasking the fear Ep 21 38:41

5M ago38:41

38:41

Successful businesses, do not operate on a basis of having to trick people--so why are businesses doing this? Fear. We have to consider where we are as an industry if we are so fearful of clients finding something out about the names of our vendors or comparison shopping. Interior design is about creativity, expertise, and creating unique spaces th…

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There’s Light At the End of the (Lincoln) Tunnel! 52:40

5M ago52:40

52:40

The nerds are on the Beast Coast and ready for action! We went to a couple dispensaries on the east coast, caught up with old friends and smoked our way through the weekend and we can't wait to tell you all about it! We start in NYC at The Travel Agency and then head over to Cookies Harrison, and our bounty is abundant. The NYC market is poppin', a…

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(TRAILER ONLY) Roadblocks to Closing the Sale Ep 20 3:19

5M ago3:19

3:19

Cheryl and Liz are exploring five key roadblocks to bringing a new client on board and signing that contract. By showing your expertise to the client earlier than later, you remove many difficulties from the sale itself and you set yourself up for being able to deliver your best work. You cannot rely on the lead to peruse every detail of your websi…

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It Was The Style At The Time: A Stoner President’s Day Special! 1:33:30

5M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

It's President's Day (or something!) here in the US and the nerds are here to give you a comprehensive timeline of our US president's and their relationship with cannabis! We start at the very conception of the country and go throughout history to give you the prez's that grew, openly inhaled and those who claimed they didn't inhale until the prese…

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Is it me?? Ep 19 42:35

5M ago42:35

42:35

We are not holding back this week - the term "red flag" is banned! (at least in my book) Stop the mob mentality that a client is a "red flag" for asking questions about your contract or process. Your mindset must shift from "run, run, get out now!" to "they do not know, what they do not know". You must be educating your client and positioning your …

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VP Kamala Harris Said What?! Plus, CA’s Cannabis Woes! 53:11

6M ago53:11

53:11

Today the nerds have some choice words for Vice President Kamala Harris’s little victory lap regarding the federal policies on cannabis! We may sound a little tough, but it’s only out of love! We just want the best for the United States of Cannabis and we have yet to see it. Then, we take a dive into California’s traditional market problem. Why is …

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(TRAILER ONLY) What does the client get when they buy your creative vision? Ep 18 1:52

6M ago1:52

1:52

Some episodes are too bold for public consumption! Click here to listen to our EXCLUSIVE podcast on reinventing your client presentation! 3 ways to join us on this journey. No need to wait. There is a price point for everyone! How do you determine what your client is really entitled to when they are buying your creative skills? We are discussing th…

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Get your sh!t together! Ep 17 39:27

6M ago39:27

39:27

It is a choice to be professional. One you make to uphold professional standards and practice in such a way that you are advancing your firm. No one is going to do it. In order to advance as a strong contender in the marketplace and someone that is respected and viewed as a serious business owner, then you must be aware of what is happening in the …

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The Nerds Go Deep Into Florida! 49:30

6M ago49:30

49:30

The nerds are back and TW: This episode is all about Florida cannabis! Spoiler alert, it involves corruption, scandal and Ron DeSantis is at the head of it all. We dissect CNN's article on how big cannabis company Trulieve was involved in DeSantis's political career and how it means the upcoming Florida legal market is in a world of trouble. And fi…

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