Best Jenna Rainey Podcasts (2024)

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Sari Shryack: From a daily art practice to viral paintings, a book and beyond! 42:58

3M ago42:58

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Hi everyone! Today on the show I have Sari Shryack of Not Sorry Art. Her colorful paintings cover many different subjects and techniques including landscape, still life, portraits and disco balls! I can't wait to share her energy and message on creative living with you today. Show notes here.By Amy Small

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Rachelle of Moondrake Co: From Board Game Cafe Owner to Rockstar Indie Dyer 46:34

3M ago46:34

46:34

Hi Everyone! Today on the show I have Rachelle, the creator of Moondrake yarns, where she is the chief dyer of the most incredibly vibrant yarns. Inside this episode she tells us about how she went from a board game cafe owner to creating the most gorgeous buzz worthy yarns ever. We dive into our collaboration yarns and my favorite, her top tip for…

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Guest Episode: Find Your Art Style w/ Harmony Hardin, Terry Runyan, + Nina Cvijovic 1:24:11

1y ago1:24:11

1:24:11

Originally aired on Harmony Hardin's YouTube Channel. Check out the video version here. From Harmony: Ah, art style. The elusive "thing" we want to be known for as artists. Have you been stuck on that big topic, wondering what to do to find your art style, what all goes into developing an art style, not knowing if you've found yours? Or even where …

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Do These 6 Things BEFORE Jumping to a Full-Time Artist 18:32

1y ago18:32

18:32

ART STYLE ACADEMY: https://www.laurenlesley.com/asa-sales-page-35-spots DM me on Instagram: @LaurenLesleyStudio Do These 6 Things BEFORE Going Full-Time as an Artist Hey! How are you? If we haven’t met before, I’m Lauren.. I’m your host of the Design Tribe podcast, and I’m an artist and textile designer. In the last episode, I went into pretty grea…

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I’m Back! What Being a Full-Time Artist is REALLY Like 14:57

1y ago14:57

14:57

Art Style Academy: https://www.laurenlesley.com/asa-sales-page-35-spots Guest Episode Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIGrg1q59yw4c47VniYirOBpp2aoEYjA33N9o9a4eWgYR_tw/viewform?usp=pp_url Transcript: Hey, how are you? I basically disappeared from this podcast for the past 2 years and I owe you an explanation! If this is your f…

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Chantal @knitatude: Her story from the beginning, what inspires her and how she stays motivated! 35:46

1+ y ago35:46

35:46

Today on the show, I have Chantal of @knitatude. In this episode Chantal shares about how she manages to work a full time job at an ad agency AND run her knitwear pattern business. We cover how actually taking time to get dressed shifts the way she shows up each day, her love of knitting patterns that always speak to beginners and the design she’s …

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Jenna Rainey ~ Watercolor Artist, Former Woo Skeptic + Growing a Creative Small Business 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

53:05

Today on the show, I have Jenna Rainey. Jenna is a watercolor artist, teacher and entrepreneur. For creatives with small business aspirations, this podcast is for you. Jenna dives into how she manages all the things she juggles in her business all the while, not burning herself out. Prepare to be inspired. Show notes here.…

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Karyn Lao: The Power of Pom Poms 51:01

1+ y ago51:01

51:01

Hi everyone! Today on the show I have Karyn Lao, multimedia artist whose work explores interconnectivity through play. Karyn’s work experiments with color, material, place, and participation. She believes pompoms have the power to bring communities together. To learn more abotu Karyn and to support her work, head to the show notes here.…

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Madison Arnholt: Innervoice, Flow State + Creativity 58:41

1+ y ago58:41

58:41

Today on the show I have Madison Arnholt. She is an intuitive life coach where she helps her clients heal energy blocks and receive intuitive guidance so you can manifest more ease, and joy in your life. Show notes here!By Amy Small

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Betz White: Building a creative business with all the pivots! 47:00

1+ y ago47:00

47:00

Today on the show I have Betz White. Betz creates, patterns, curated kits and online classes. Betz is the author of three top-selling sewing and crafting books and has been featured on the Martha Stewart Show and in a variety of magazines such as Country Living, Where Women Create and Vogue Patterns. Show notes here.…

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Alexa Martin: Leaving the corporate world for a life of no regrets 44:00

1+ y ago44:00

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Today on the show, I have Alexa Martin. She is a teacher and life coach. I originally found her work because she taught a workshop at my yoga studio all about the art of saying no. How enticing is that! Show notes here!By Amy Small

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Episode 163: Rachel Burke of @imakestagram (re-release episode 91) 1:07:38

1+ y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Today on the show I have Rachel Burke and to say I'm a little excited is the understatement of the year. Rachel is a fashion designer with a speciality in TINSEL and pom poms, which makes me so happy. I know I'm not alone in this - I can't wait for you to hear her unique path to finding this specialty. Whatever it is you're working on or towards, I…

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Bonus Episode: Creative Knitters Deep Dive 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

20:54

Bonus Episode alert! In this episode I do a deep dive into our Creative Knitters Membership. Learn more and show notes here.By Amy Small

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Re-release ~ The Grocery Girls: Making things, saying anything on YouTube and that incredible sisterly bond! 56:14

1+ y ago56:14

56:14

Today on the show I have the Grocery Girls!!!! Also known as Tracie Millar and Jodi Brown! If you’re anything like me, you spend time with these ladies on YouTube and Instagram, know a fair amount about them and yet you WANT to know a lot more! That’s where this podcast comes in...and we go deep. We cover their creative stories, how the YouTube cha…

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Cadence Kidwell: Building Fuzzy Goat Yarns and Refusing to Consider Failure 44:55

2y ago44:55

44:55

Today on the show I have Cadence Kidwell, the owner and founder of Fuzzy Goat Yarn Shop. Fuzzy Goat is a delightful and eclectic yarn shop located in Historic Downtown Thomasville – knitting together the community by putting consciously chosen yarns into the hands of both the new and experienced makers. Show notes here. Sign up for the Knit Collage…

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Lydia Morrow: Creativity and the Power of Letting Go 1:03:07

2y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Today on the show, I have Lydia Morrow aka @whatlydiamade. She is knitwear designer, a creative director and the list goes on. There was this strong message from Lydia to let go when you’re gripping too hard and it’s just not working – that you don’t know what’s on the other side until you do. Couple that with her boundlessly creative spirit and da…

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Episode 160: Amy + Inner Voice 30:31

2y ago30:31

30:31

I'm getting back into the swing of recording every 10th episode as a solo episode. In this session, I share a little bit about what's in store for 2023 personally and for Knit Collage. Then I dive into the inner voice training I'm doing right now and tell you all what it's about...warning a little woo woo and out there but if that kind of thing res…

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Liza Laird: The Yoga Of Yarn 43:56

2y ago43:56

43:56

Today on the podcast, meet Liza Laird. Liza is a spinner, knitter, yoga teacher and the author of a new book called the Yoga of Yarn. The Yoga of Yarn is a book of practices for the modern knitter. There are a total of 55 explorations - including knitting patterns, meditations, yoga movements, and breathing exercises. Show notes and details about o…

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Dylan Ayaloo: On Slowing Down + Going Inward 1:06:17

2y ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Today is a special episode with Dylan Ayaloo or as he calls himself, the Inner Work Guy. Originally I planned to release this in a few weeks time but after we chatted I knew it had to go live sooner. When a new year begins, there’s such a push to make goals, do more, be better etc. and what Dylan suggests is to slow down, go inward, find that story…

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Episode 157: Vanessa Vargas Wilson ~ Craft Gemini 1:01:59

2y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Hi everyone! Today on the show I have Vanessa Vargas Wilson! She is the force behind Crafty Gemini. At Crafty Gemini she teaches and shares many of the things she love: sewing, knitting, quilting, cooking and gardening. It feels like there's not much she doesn't do! Let's dive in. Show notes here.By Amy Small

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Shelbey Monae: On a mission to diversify what you read! 48:42

2y ago48:42

48:42

Today on the show I have Shelbey Monae! She is the founder of Shelbey and the Bookstore, a black, female owned bookstore with a big mission; to share and get more folks reading books from diverse authors across all different genres. She dives into this in all the juicy details in this episode and gives anyone looking to start a creative business, w…

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Kelly Mason: From childhood creative to fiber entrepreneur! 1:01:14

2+ y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Today on the show I have Kelly Mason. She is the creator of Spindle and Co and Flock. Flock is an online membership and community for creative spinners who care deeply about the planet. With this she offers subscription boxes that include ethical fiber, guided mediation and a whole new way of feeling grounded. Show notes here.…

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Spring Make-along ~ Bonus 30:03

2+ y ago30:03

30:03

This week's episode is all about the spring make-along and I share a little behind the scenes into what is going on here at Knit Collage, including my new found love of MOUNTAINS! To see all the available designs, kits and details, click the link here.By Amy Small

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Brandi Cheyenne Harper: Self Nourishment, Big Leaps + Manifesting a Book! 56:39

2+ y ago56:39

56:39

Today on the show I have Brandi Cheyenne Harper. She is a knitwear designer, pattern writer, teacher and author of a gorgeous new book called Knitting for Radical Self Care. Show notes here.By Amy Small

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Diana Wiley & Handspun Hope: All about IMPACT 1:08:49

3y ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Hi everyone, today on the show I have Diana Wiley! She is the founder of Handspun Hope, a Rwanda based nonprofit that has a huge mission of improving the health and well being of women and families there. The women that Handspun Hope employs do it all – they take care of sheep, card, dye, spin and felt. What they make is stunning but what is going …

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Ashley Mitchell: How she turned her passions into an amazing, impactful life 55:53

3y ago55:53

55:53

Hi everyone, today on the show I have Ashley Mitchell! Ashley has all the super powers – she’s a fitness instructor, an anti-racism and equity advocate and trainer, a blogger through her brand Black Girl Magic Mama and non-profit co-founder. I can’t wait for you to hear about how she how she crafted a life where she gets to do all the things she ca…

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Reshma Alfus: From psychology to baby blocks to Hello Lavender! 55:25

3y ago55:25

55:25

Today on the show I have Reshma Alfus! Reshma is the founder and creator of Hello Lavender, a company where she designs and makes polymer clay stitch markers and jewelry. In this episode, you’ll hear the long winding and super creative road she took to build her business. As I re-listened what struck and inspired me most is Reshma’s willingness to …

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Emma Janet: Bloom + Create ~ leaning into knitting 53:16

3y ago53:16

53:16

Today on the show I have Emma Janet of Bloom and Create. She is a therapist, knitwear designers and soon to be mindfulness collaborator for our upcoming knitalong. She tells us the story behind how she came to knitting and impact it’s had on her – get ready to be inspired. Stick around for the end where I’ll share some detail into what she’ll be di…

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Get Your Art in Retail Stores w/ Jenna Rainey + Julie Turkel 1:17:28

3y ago1:17:28

1:17:28

In this episode of the Design Tribe podcast, I'm chatting with Jenna Rainey and Julie Turkel about how to get your art in retail stores + so much more! Jenna Rainey is a successful licensed artist with an incredible YouTube channel with over 120K subscribers. She provides tutorials for illustrators, calligraphers, and watercolor artists. Jenna has …

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Q+A: Surface Pattern Design (Ask Me Anything w/ Mya) 31:30

3y ago31:30

31:30

➡️ Join my free mini course, Art Style Secrets: https://www.laurenlesley.com/sign-ups-art-style-secrets 🎧 LISTEN TO THE DESIGN TRIBE PODCAST: ⭐️ Be sure to leave a rating + a review! iTunes: https://apple.co/2xZIPsy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LHe2TB 📲🤳🏻 SHARE IN YOUR IG STORIES + TAG ME: http://instagram.com/laurenlesleystudio #laurenlesleystudio…

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How To Price Your Art w/ Katie & Ilana from Loomier 1:10:26

3y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

➡️ Get your copy of Price With Purpose: Click here to get your copy.* 🎧 LISTEN TO THE DESIGN TRIBE PODCAST: ⭐️ Be sure to leave a rating + a review! iTunes: https://apple.co/2xZIPsy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LHe2TB 📲🤳🏻 SHARE IN YOUR IG STORIES + TAG ME: http://instagram.com/laurenlesleystudio #laurenlesleystudio *Affiliate links.…

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Bonus ~ Solo Episode with Amy 17:48

3+ y ago17:48

17:48

It's been a while since I got on here for a solo episode. Way back when I was more regular about releasing this podcast, I'd get on every 10th episode. My plan is to bring that back! In this episode you'll hear about why it's been tricky for me to release these every week or every other week and why life is pretty darn messy right now!…

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Keith Leonard: Color Love, Taking Naps and Growing a Creative Business 43:17

3+ y ago43:17

43:17

Today on the show I have Keith Leonard. Keith is the yarn designer and teacher behind Yarn Snob, his own hand dyed line of yarn. Keith tells us the story behind his yarns – how working at a yarn shop organically led into his business. He kept listening to what knitters wanted! I can’t wait for you to hear his top tip for maintaining his sanity thro…

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Design Trends for 2022 - Surface Pattern Design, Textile Design, and Illustration 20:55

3+ y ago20:55

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➡️ Get your copy of my 2022 Trend Guide: https://www.laurenlesley.com/trend-2022 🎧 LISTEN TO THE DESIGN TRIBE PODCAST: ⭐️ Be sure to leave a rating + a review! iTunes: https://apple.co/2xZIPsy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LHe2TB 📲🤳🏻 SHARE IN YOUR IG STORIES + TAG ME: http://instagram.com/laurenlesleystudio #laurenlesleystudio TRANSCRIPT: Speaker 2 (0…

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Suzan Colon: Knitting together a creative, mindful life 1:12:54

3+ y ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Today on the show I have Suzan Colon. Suzan is a creativity lover just like I know many of you are - she's an author, creator of meditation (which while dive into), yoga teacher and an artist! I'm excited for you to hear about how she's woven all of her interests into a career and life that brings so much joy. Show notes here.…

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Rebecca Whitaker: When weaving clicked + taking creative leaps 46:40

3+ y ago46:40

46:40

Today on the show I have Rebecca Whitaker, a creative who dove head first into a weaving career after becoming a mom. She takes us behind the scenes into her journey, book recs and of course her advice on living a creativity life and moving through failure! Show notes here.By Amy Small

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James N Watts: Music, Pattern Design, IG Friendships and Fantastic Hair 46:37

3+ y ago46:37

46:37

Today on the show I have James N Watts, musician and knitwear designer extraordinaire. From growing up in a creative household, becoming a musician (and playing recorder!), to finding knitting and embracing that absolutely perfect haircut – we cover it all. I can’t wait for you to hear all about this creative journey and maybe most excitingly, Jame…

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Anne LaFollette: It's never too late to create! 39:07

3+ y ago39:07

39:07

Today on the show I have Anne LaFollette! After years working in the corporate work and an unexpected layoff, Anne turned to the art supplies that had been collecting dust in her basement. She is now a surface pattern designer and teacher with a thriving business. AND if you're wondering just what surface pattern design is - we are going to get int…

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Selling On Patternbank w/ Neil Elliott (pt. 2) 42:12

3+ y ago42:12

42:12

How do you sell on Patternbank successfully? What do successful pattern designers do differently? Neil Elliott from Patternbank gives us tons of tips for Patternbank success! ➡️ FREE TRAINING in Textile Design: 🎧 Subscribe Rating & Review 👉 http://bit.ly/2JkxdnE ➡️ FREE Art Style Secrets mini course: 🎧. Subscribe Rating & Review 👉 https://bit.ly/2…

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Kelly Brooks: Slowing down, cozy living + evolving Knitbrooks 38:24

3+ y ago38:24

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Today on the show I have Kelly Brooks, the owner and founder of Knitbrooks. She is a woodworker, and along with her partner they create gorgeous hand carved crochet hooks and knitting needles. She is also a crochet and knitting designer. Kelly takes us behind the scenes into the many evolutions of her business throughout the years to where she is n…

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That's a Wrap on Season 1 2:24

3+ y ago2:24

2:24

And that's a wrap on season 1 of the Jenna Rainey Show! It's been an amazing first year debuting this podcast show with just over 85 episodes and loads of amazing guests. Thanks for listening and for all the stellar reviews. Until next time, come hang out with me on Instagram @jennarainey and on the blog at https://jennarainey.com. I've got a lot o…

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What It's Really Like Being an Influencer with shutthekaleup 56:25

3+ y ago56:25

56:25

Being an influencer might not be what you think! In this episode, I invited my good friend—and one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram—to be on the show. It's Jeannette Ogden from @shutthekaleup! Jeannette's account is all about nutrition, wellness, fitness, and mom-things. We talk about what it's like to work with brands, how to get colla…

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Selling On Patternbank w/ Neil Elliott (pt. 1) 46:21

3+ y ago46:21

46:21

How do you sell on Patternbank successfully? What do successful pattern designers do differently? Neil Elliott from Patternbank gives us tons of tips for Patternbank success! ➡️ FREE TRAINING in Textile Design: 🎧 Subscribe Rating & Review 👉 http://bit.ly/2JkxdnE ➡️ FREE Art Style Secrets mini course: 🎧. Subscribe Rating & Review 👉 https://bit.ly/2…

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Why Having an E-mail List Saved My Business 14:52

3+ y ago14:52

14:52

Strategic email marketing is one of the most engaging and cost-effective ways to build personal, profitable relationships with your customers. Let that process for a minute. Email marketing is HUGE. So why you should have an email list? What is my favorite strategy? How did it save my business? Tune in and find out. Episode show notes: https://jenn…

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Jake Kenyon: Finding his creative voice through kenyarn 44:52

4y ago44:52

44:52

Today on the show I have Jake Kenyon, the owner and founder of kenyarn where he dyes all the gorgeous handspun yarns and gets inspiration from wherever his imagination takes him. What I think might resonate with you most is what he’s learned about staying true to himself and finding that unique voice through his craft! Show notes here.…

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3 Tips for Growing a Stationery Business 13:32

4y ago13:32

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This one's for all you designers out there who want to start—or grow!—a thriving stationery business. I started my business 8 years ago as a stationery designer and after 5 wonderful years of amazing clients, I decided to shift my focus and sell the company. During those 5 years I learned SO much. I had no formal training or experience so I basical…

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E-Commerce Sites: How to Write Product Descriptions 20:46

4y ago20:46

20:46

Did you know that there is a whole lot of strategy involved in writing descriptions for your products or services so that it reaches more eyes? And it applies to a wide range of e-commerce platforms including Etsy, Shopify, SquareSpace, Creative Market...anywhere you list your products (or services in some cases!). So in this episode I want to give…

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How to Make a Living with Your Ideas with Jeffrey Madoff 38:31

4y ago38:31

38:31

Have you thought about taking your hobby or side gig and making a living out of your creative creative? Do you have doubts, concerns, fears about taking the leap? You're not alone. I've been there and my guest on this episode has some insights and inspiration to share. Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff productions in New York City. His compan…

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Becky Kevelson: Creativity, String NYC & CASHMERE! 54:01

4y ago54:01

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Today on the show I have Becky Kevelson, the owner and founder of Clinton Hill Cashmere! Becky shares her story of growing up with creative parents, to diving into yarn full time at a very young age and then starting and building her own yarn line. Show notes here.By Amy Small

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7 Steps to Build a Brand 7:30

4y ago7:30

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Curious about how to build a brand but don't know where to start? And what's the difference between a business and a brand? These days with websites and social media, so much of our business is visual. That's why I think every business owner should treat their business as a brand (in other words, give time and attention to the visual details). In t…

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