Learning How to Say "No"

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Saying “No” is a Gift

The word “No” can feel like such a negative. We don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings by turning something down. But we find that when we say yes to every single thing that is asked of us, we can run ourselves too thin. We can face burnout or become resentful. By saying no to something, it allows you to say yes to things that matter and are important to you. Saying no doesn’t make you a bad person, it doesn’t mean you're spiteful or mean. It just means you have your priorities in place, you know your limits, and you can handle the workload in front of you.

Setting Appropriate Boundaries for your Business

It’s difficult to say no when it comes to business. You want to seize every opportunity and make every connection possible. But saying no is about balance. Determine your schedule, your pricing, your time commitments - EVERYTHING before you start taking on more work or saying yes to other things. Maybe people are asking for favors or additional help, first check in with yourself and your business. Really ask yourself if you have the time and energy to fully give yourself over to that request. If not, then it’s absolutely okay to say, “No, thanks.”

10 Ways to Say “No” and Still Be Kind

With a compliment: “This sounds like a great opportunity but I have to pass.”
Share your reason: “Thank you but I actually won’t have time for this.”
Be brief but not rude: “Thanks, but I can’t.”
Leave room for a “Yes” in the future: “I would love to but at this time I cannot. Please keep my name in mind for the future.”
No, but: “I may not be able to help you, but let me refer you to my friend.”
Ask later: “I’m not taking on new projects until June, can you please reach out to me then?”
You’re booked: “Thanks for thinking of me but my schedule is full.”
Not compatible: “Thank you so much but I actually don’t think we’d be a great fit.”
Giving thanks: “Thank you, I’m so grateful you thought of me but I cannot help you at this time.”
Just No: “Thanks but I’m good.”

Helpful Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Book - The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst

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Learning How to Say "No"

The Creative Legacy Podcast

published 5 years ago

MP3•Episode home

Saying “No” is a Gift

Setting Appropriate Boundaries for your Business

10 Ways to Say “No” and Still Be Kind

With a compliment: “This sounds like a great opportunity but I have to pass.”
Share your reason: “Thank you but I actually won’t have time for this.”
Be brief but not rude: “Thanks, but I can’t.”
Leave room for a “Yes” in the future: “I would love to but at this time I cannot. Please keep my name in mind for the future.”
No, but: “I may not be able to help you, but let me refer you to my friend.”
Ask later: “I’m not taking on new projects until June, can you please reach out to me then?”
You’re booked: “Thanks for thinking of me but my schedule is full.”
Not compatible: “Thank you so much but I actually don’t think we’d be a great fit.”
Giving thanks: “Thank you, I’m so grateful you thought of me but I cannot help you at this time.”
Just No: “Thanks but I’m good.”

Helpful Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Book - The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst

Find The Creative Legacy Podcast Online:

Website: thecreativelegacypodcast.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thecreativelegacypodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/thecreativelegacypodcast
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thecreativelegacypodcast

Find Sarah Online:

Website: sarahschraderdesign.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sarahschraderdesign
Facebook: facebook.com/sarahschraderdesign

Find Shaunae Online:

Website: shaunae.com
Instagram: instagram.com/shaunaeteske
Facebook: facebook.com/shaunaeteskephotography

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#Arts #Business #Podcasting Education #Sarah Schrader #Shaunae Teske #Creative Entrepreneurs #Intentional Life #Travel #Self Care #Book Club #Joyful Life #Adventure #Building Your Legacy

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Feeling stressed? Tired? Foggy? Your body is telling you it needs help. When our body isn’t functioning properly, this can affect our mental health and our business too! Instead of just “powering through,” we need to address what’s going on in our bodies. In today’s episode, we are discussing tuning into your body - how it’s feeling and functioning, what it needs, and ways you can give back to it. Our Favorite Skincare Treat Your skin will let you know if you are feeling stressed or not well. Certain foods or lack of water can make it go crazy too. That’s why giving it love with face masks and rollers is so helpful. We absolutely LOVE our rose quartz facial rollers. These rollers are the perfect way to treat yourself. Not only are they great for your skin, they improve blood circulation in your face, help with sinuses, decreases puffiness, and soothes your skin. Keep your roller stored in a fridge - a cool roller tightens your pores and wakes up your face at the end of a long day. Shaunae’s Experience with Whole30 Food plays a huge role in our bodies. It can be used to fuel us and give us all the wonderful energy we need. Shaunae wanted to see how food could affect how she felt so her and her husband tried Whole30. Whole30 emphasizes whole foods and eliminates sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy. Though it did have it’s tough moments, it was eye-opening to see how you can really give love to your body with whole foods. They feel SO much lighter, healthier, and happier. There are so many benefits like sleeping restfully and having plenty of productive energy. But Shaunae’s favorite result has to be the way she looks at food now. She had to read the ingredients in everything. This program really made them THINK about what you actually put in your body. Additional Tips to Tune into Your Body Going to a chiropractor at least once a week can improve your health and wellness. Some of the benefits of chiropractic care include pain relief, improved energy levels, decreased inflammation, increased mobility, better immune function, and regulated hormone function. Acupuncture is another great way. It is an alternative therapy that involves inserting thin needles into targeted areas of the body that help you in so many ways. Reiki is also a great way to not only help your body, but help your energy too. Reiki is a healing technique where a therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient’s body. Meditation is a beautiful way to check in with yourself. Meditating allows you to free your mind from all the thoughts and stresses of the day and just focus on one thing. It can help you relax, sleep better, and stay focused for your day ahead. Helpful Links mentioned in this episode: Purchase a facial rose quartz roller - Sarah's recommendation amzn.to/3hEk9sj , Shaunae's Recommendation amzn.to/3e9tZAs Tips on face rolling - net-a-porter.com/en-us/porter/article-db958fd907bce3b9/beauty/skin/face-rolling Whole 30 - https://whole30.com Shaunae’s full experience with Whole30 - shaunae.com/married-couple-whole30-experience-together/ Whole30 Recipes Pinterest - pinterest.com/shaunaeteske/whole-30-options/ Find The Creative Legacy Podcast Online: Website: thecreativelegacypodcast.com Instagram: instagram.com/thecreativelegacypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thecreativelegacypodcast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thecreativelegacypodcast Find Sarah Online: Website: sarahschraderdesign.com Instagram: instagram.com/sarahschraderdesign Facebook: facebook.com/sarahschraderdesign Find Shaunae Online: Website: shaunae.com Instagram: instagram.com/shaunaeteske Facebook: facebook.com/shaunaeteskephotography…

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Getting Started with Email Marketing with Nicole Bergeson 44:05

5 years ago44:05

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Our friend and fellow creative entrepreneur, Nicole Bergeson, joins us on today’s episode to cover all things email marketing. From building your list (even if it’s at zero), how often you should be sending emails, and learning exactly what a welcome sequence is - Nicole covers all of that and MORE! As Nicole says, “Don’t take email marketing too seriously. It doesn’t have to be scary. It’s just another avenue of your marketing and it can create a great community of people.” About Nicole Meet Nicole! Owner of Nicole Bergeson Strategy and she helps creatives make sense of digital marketing while empowering them to embrace their uniqueness, share their knowledge, and become more intentional online in order to make more sales. She’s also an illustrator, small business cheerleader, wife, boy-mom, enneagram type 7, and year-round iced coffee drinker. What is the Purpose of Email Marketing? Nicole explains that email is the “billboard of digital marketing.” Email can be targeted to an ideal audience. It’s an effective way to create community, share who you are, and make sales. Statistics show that 80% of marketers still claim that email is best for keeping customers. 60% of consumers say that email is their preferred way to get promotions. How Do You Grow Your Email List? Legally, people have to opt-in to your email list, you cannot just add them. Before you grow your list, step back and acknowledge who your audience is. We have to be invited into the inboxes of our subscribers so make sure you are giving them valuable content. Creating free helpful, inspirational, or educational lead magnets allows your potential audience to receive something before they even opt-in for your email list. What Does An Email Welcome Sequence Look? A welcome sequence is a way to let your subscribers know what to expect once they’ve signed up for your newsletter. It’s a window into more about you and your business. Nicole recommends everyone have at least one email in their welcome sequence but you can have up to 4-6 emails. She recommends four things in every welcome sequence: a welcome, information about yourself, what to expect, and a personal story. Helpful Links mentioned in this episode: Get 50% Off Flodesk and create gorgeous emails today! Find Nicole Bergeson Online: Website: nicolebergeson.com Instagram: instagram.com/nicole.bergeson Facebook: facebook.com/nicolebergesonstrategy Find The Creative Legacy Podcast Online: Website: thecreativelegacypodcast.com Instagram: instagram.com/thecreativelegacypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thecreativelegacypodcast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thecreativelegacypodcast Find Sarah Online: Website: sarahschraderdesign.com Instagram: instagram.com/sarahschraderdesign Facebook: facebook.com/sarahschraderdesign Find Shaunae Online: Website: shaunae.com Instagram: instagram.com/shaunaeteske Facebook: facebook.com/shaunaeteskephotography…

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Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable 31:56

5 years ago31:56

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Whether by choice or my circumstance, we are faced with uncomfortable situations often. They can feel risky, anxious-ridden, and sometimes scary. It could be a choice you made, a leap of faith into a new adventure. Or it could be something completely out of your control, like losing your job or changes in your health. No matter the situation though, there is always beauty and growth that comes from uncomfortableness. It’s time to embrace it! Shaunae Begins the Episode with a Quote from Her Blog “If I never went through that uncomfortable feeling of inadequacy, I never would have realized how important it was for me to overcome it. I’ve had other tragedies, hardships, and transitions in my life that have felt SO uncomfortable that I just wanted to jump out of my skin! But you have to go on! We have to go through those icky, uncomfortable moments in life to reach our higher destiny. To grow stronger and help others. To learn something new about ourselves. To dig deeper into the core of who we are. You’ll never learn anything if life is easy. You’ll never grow. It may not be fun but I promise you, that uncomfortable feeling is only temporary. I became comfortable with feeling uncomfortable and I hope you do the same. Feeling uncomfortable is a good thing! It strengthens us and helps us change into the people we are meant to be.” Shaunae’s Real Life Examples of Feeling Uncomfortable Growing up, she was painfully shy. Her aunt guided her in this journey and told her to lift her head up and walk with confidence, to engage with others. It was difficult during that time but with every new interaction, it became easier and helped Shaunae to be the outgoing, friendly person she is today. But it all started from a very uncomfortable beginning. She also graduated high school at only 17, moved across the country to attend college, and felt absolutely homesick. She powered through and is so grateful that she did because it led her to start her photography business once she graduated. Sarah’s Real Life Examples of Feeling Uncomfortable Getting up in front of classes to speak always scared Sarah. Even early in her career, this fear stayed with her. Her boss recognized her fear and helped her improve with a group called Toastmasters. It helped her become aware of what she was doing, how she was speaking, and helped her realize that nothing bad is going to happen when she is speaking in front of people. Getting Uncomfortable in Business “No risk, no reward.” Taking leaps in your business - going full time, hiring staff members, etc - can be a scary, uncomfortable thing. Even if you have a plan in place, it’s okay to feel scared in the moment. But don’t let that stop you. Push through and keep going until you make it out on the other side. Shaunae shares the quote she says all the time at her home, “Do it afraid.” Fear is okay, use it to benefit you, instead of control you. Helpful Links mentioned in this episode: Shaunae’s 30 Before 30 Project Shaunae's Blog Post: Become Comfortable with the Uncomfortable PreviewPreview1:28“A Letter to Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert Find The Creative Legacy Podcast Online: Website: thecreativelegacypodcast.com Instagram: instagram.com/thecreativelegacypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thecreativelegacypodcast Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thecreativelegacypodcast Find Sarah Online: Website: sarahschraderdesign.com Instagram: instagram.com/sarahschraderdesign Facebook: facebook.com/sarahschraderdesign Find Shaunae Online: Website: shaunae.com Instagram: instagram.com/shaunaeteske Facebook: facebook.com/shaunaeteskephotography…

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Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller - Book Club 33:02

6 years ago33:02

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In This Episode We are giving an mini update on the podcast and diving in to the next book in our book club: Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller. Miller does a fantastic job in explaining how creating a story for our customers that makes them the hero, not ourselves, is key in building a brand message that reaches your ideal client or customer. Find The Creative Legacy Podcast Online Website Instagram Facebook The Creative Legacy Podcast Group Find Sarah Online Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Find Shaunae Online: Website Instagram Facebook…

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Live a Glowing Life with Martina Fink 39:22

6 years ago39:22