"How can my brand get more exposure without spending a fortune?" is one of the most commonly asked questions by founders. And as we all know, building credibility and trust is crucial in the world of marketing. That's where social proof comes into play. Social proof is like having a third-party endorsement, which could be in the form of a quote, testimonial, or, you guessed it, a feature in a renowned publication.

Today's guest has mastered the art of scoring features in major publications through good old-fashioned pitching - no fancy PR agencies or expensive promotions needed. Emma Vollrath, the founder of Emma Lou the Label, has managed to get her brand featured in top-tier publications such as Sports Illustrated, Cosmo, Forbes, Marie Claire, and more.

Emma Lou the Label is an athletic wear brand that uses recycled thermoplastic fabric to reduce water weight and bloating while enhancing your silhouette. Emma's no-nonsense approach to getting PR for her brand is nothing short of impressive, and we're thrilled to have her on the show to share her exact process with listeners.

So if you're ready to steal Emma's scrappy PR strategies and get your brand noticed by the big leagues, then tune into this episode, and don't forget: you don't need a huge budget or fancy connections to make a splash in the media world.

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Welcome back to a new season of The Next Big Thing podcast! 

In this episode, we chat about the intersection of design and AI with Lauren DeVane, founder of The Bemused Studio. Together, we explore why many people view AI as a threat to their jobs and discuss how design and creativity can work with, rather than against, this rapidly evolving technology.

Lauren shares her insights on why the distinction between art and design is subjective and how AI comes from prompting. We dive into the differences between creativity and technical skills and discuss how designers can build their skills to stay ahead in the industry.

Rather than fearing the impact of AI, Lauren encourages designers to embrace learning and to see this technology as a positive tool for their careers. We explore how creativity is essential for staying ahead in the field and how designers can use their skills to create meaningful, impactful work. 

The power of this innovative tool also extends far beyond design alone. Brands can use Midjourney AI to streamline their product photography process by creating high-quality backdrops without the need for an elaborate photo shoot. 

We also discuss how product photographers can use Midjourney AI to plan out their own photo shoots by experimenting with different lighting and backdrop options so they can create a clear vision for their shoots.

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Community: it's so hot right now. But are brands and entrepreneurs really building community in a sustainable, thoughtful way that actually nurtures and satisfies members? Today, we're catching up with Grace Blacksea, a community founder who helps modern leaders connect and learn from one another. After feeling burned out and confused in the corporate world, Grace set out to build something AMAZING. Quench Collective is the ultimate values-driven community where founders can be vulnerable, honest, and open. Grace manages this community as well as the brand's Instagram to make sure that every single member has a five-star experience. But what does it really take to build a thriving, incredible community in 2022? And how has community evolved over the last few years? We dive into all of that and more in today's amazing episode with Grace! What you'll learn: The motivation for Grace to create a community - the real tipping point Why we (brands included) need to start focusing on we vs. me What motivated Grace to leave her corporate career for good Why you can’t talk about your values without vulnerability What Grace’s day-to-day looks like as the founder of Quench Collective The conversation Regina had with the manufacturer - and how she set expectations for her ingredients The trending topics within Quench Collective right now Examples of brands who are doing community right The secret ingredient to a successful community Different types of community, and how to think about community outside of the confines of a dedicated space Grace’s timely and thoughtful advice for entrepreneurs Check out Quench Collective - https://www.quench-collective.com/ (https://www.quench-collective.com/) Connect with Grace on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quench.collective/ (https://www.instagram.com/quench.collective/) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

If you're feeling stressed TF out about the upcoming recession, and you're also a business owner or founder, you're not alone. It's easy to fall into the media trap of constantly feeling like the world is ending and business is going to start to slide. In fact, the fear-mongering from the media makes it even worse, as they highlight the upcoming doom and gloom without giving us as founders and consumers an opportunity to prepare, do things differently, and put our minds at ease. If you're looking for smart tactics for your brand that you can actually implement TODAY to prepare for a recession, you're in the right place. In this episode, we cover three EASY changes you can make right now to start to recession-proof your business. Links: Get the marketing spreadsheet here: https://stan.store/marketingwithsam (stan.store/marketingwithsam) Follow TNBT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod

What if sticking to your values (and not conforming to the industry norm) actually helped your brand pave its own way in a highly competitive industry packed full of heritage brands? Today, we're chatting with the thoughtful, brilliant, and provocative changemaker from Nemi Snacks, Regina Trello. Surprisingly, Regina got her career start as a lawyer before creating her own snack foods on the side. While her first product didn't work out, she was determined to create something delicious and healthy that also celebrated her Mexican heritage. What stays true to Regina throughout her journey with Nemi Snacks is her ability to put her values at the forefront of the company. From vendor negotiations to branding, she's made sure that her mission is threaded throughout every element of the brand. Regina is a true advocate for self-care and self-nourishment which is such a pleasant departure from the rampant hustle culture that exists in the startup world. She is a true leader and an incredible inspiration for any woman who wants to start their own brand! What you'll learn: Why Regina moved from Mexico City to Chicago How Regina made the pivot from immigration law to her startup Why understanding your values can help guide your trajectory How Regina learned about CPG - without coming from a CPG background The first snack idea Regina had, and why it didn’t work out The conversation Regina had with the manufacturer - and how she set expectations for her ingredients Why Nemi has a vendor compliance questionnaire What Nemi means in the Aztec language The flip side of being a startup in the midst of major CPG companies on the shelves Why operating a business can be more challenging than starting a business The beauty of Nemi’s nutrition profile for snacking Check out Nemi Snacks - https://neminative.com/ (https://neminative.com/) Connect with Regina directly - hola@neminative.com Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

What if you launched a brand in a highly competitive category right before the pandemic hit? And beyond that - what if you built so much momentum that you had the opportunity to go on a major network TV show DURING the pandemic? Today, we're chatting with the vibrant, charismatic, and creative co-founder of Aura Bora, Maddie Voge. Maddie started Aura Bora with her husband Paul in 2019 after realizing that the sparkling water industry had so much more room for FUN. Between bright branding, delicious taste combinations, and a close-knit community, Maddie and Paul have built a brand unlike anything else in the space. From going on Shark Tank to sustained growth post-show, Maddie also breaks down challenges the brand had to overcome in order to establish itself in the fast-paced CPG world. Maddie has such valuable advice on what it's like being a female co-founder, what to do if your brand isn't working, and more. She is a pioneer in the CPG industry - yet anybody will find Maddie's perspective worth a listen! What you'll learn: Why it’s so important to attend bigger trade shows (even if they’re intimidating) What Maddie and her husband Paul were doing before Aura Bora Why Maddie and Paul became obsessed with sparkling water How these founders were able to launch a brand within a year and a half How living in Denver helped the brand get its start How Aura Bora was able to make its first 1,000 cans How Maddie and Paul came up with Aura Bora's brand positioning How the opportunity to go on Shark Tank came about What happened to the brand after their Shark Tank episode aired What it’s like being a female founder as part of a founding duo What it will take for women to get more investment in the startup world Check out Aura Bora - https://aurabora.com/ (https://aurabora.com/) Follow Aura Bora on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drinkaurabora/ (https://www.instagram.com/drinkaurabora/) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

What if your intuition was guiding you toward a game-changing product idea? Would you listen to what everybody else was saying you should do with your career - or would you tap into your gut feeling? Today, we're chatting with the thoughtful, provocative, and bold founder of Wherewithal, Danielle Rushton. Danielle was a tomboy growing up, but always had a challenge finding a strapless bra that fit properly (hello - don't we all?) Fast forward to her career in the corporate world, where she still wasn't feeling fulfilled day-to-day. Danielle decided to listen to the voice inside her head, buy a sewing machine, and start crafting a solution to the problem that so many women face. In this episode, you'll learn how Danielle stayed resilient among different feedback from family and friends, how she's built a brand that challenges traditional strapless bras, and why Wherewithal is meant to be a household name. What you'll learn: What Danielle really wanted to be when she grew up Why she felt like she had a “dissociation” with her boobs - and why it was so harmful Why Danielle decided to buy a sewing machine How the universe rewards you when you start to go after your purpose Where Danielle started learning how to make garments Why it was important for Danielle to start a company for her - and not anyone else How Danielle left her corporate career How she's taking on the bra industry and carving out a new category What makes Wherewithal a different kind of bra Why this industry was ripe for disruption Check out Wherewithal - https://shopwherewithal.com/ (https://shopwherewithal.com/) Follow Wherewithal on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shopwherewithal/ (https://www.instagram.com/shopwherewithal/) Contact Danielle: danielle@shopwherewithal.com Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

Have you ever thought about launching your own fashion brand - but wondered where you'd ever get the experience to start? Many of us go to college and focus on majors that we never end up using IRL. And sometimes, brick-and-mortar retail experience just isn't going to cut it. Xi Chen went from getting her PhD to realizing she wanted to start her own fashion brand. Her brand Sonderlier is truly a brand all of us will appreciate post-COVID. Focused on every day essentials, Sonderlier is a brand you can shop and feel good about adding extra pieces to your closet. Xi's journey hasn't come without challenges - from learning how to get a fashion brand off the ground, to understanding what consumers value and seek in clothing - Xi has gone through just about every hurdle modern entrepreneurs face today. What you will learn: The conversation that changed everything for Xi Why trade shows are so important if you’re starting a fashion brand The steps that Xi took after the trade show to figure out how to launch Why it’s so important to find a community you can learn from The community Xi joined - and how she used it to her advantage Why it’s important for Xi to have design control with her brand How Xi navigated overproduction with manufacturing and identifying the right manufacturers Why overconsumption and overproduction is such an issue in the fashion industry How Sonderlier’s fashion for everyday combats overconsumption What Xi believes it’s going to take to reduce fast fashion Check out Sonderlier - https://sonderlier.com/ (https://sonderlier.com) Follow Sonderlier on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonderlier/ (https://www.instagram.com/sonderlier/) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

Talk about a mind-blowing episode (have you heard Sam mention that word enough?) In this episode, Sam sits down to chat with Tesla la Touche, the CEO of Zymonetics. Tesla is at the forefront of psychedelic therapy research and longevity studies. And she is here to share what she's learned in this space. If you've ever been curious about psychedelics or biohacking, or how to live longer, then you will absolutely love today's episode with Tesla. Also, Canadian listeners, represent! Tesla is based in Canada and is spearheading these best-in-class practices there. What you will learn: How Tesla is part of the forefront of this movement How much LeBron spends on health technologies (spoiler alert: it's a lot) How Tesla is trying to change the industry and have these technologies become adopted by major healthcare companies Why psychedelics is the reckoning - and why Tesla got started after a major surgery Why expanding our minds is so critical - and how we need to evaluate that neurological and physical experience The promising research around psychedelics vs. SSRIs (anti-depressants) How Canada is at the forefront of research for alternative therapy How big pharma is reacting to psychedelics and new age therapy strategies How psychedelics can be monetized Check out Zymonetics - https://www.zymonetics.com/ (https://www.zymonetics.com/) Connect with Tesla on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesla-s-la-touche-a67a7627/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesla-s-la-touche-a67a7627/) Connect with Tesla via email: tesla {at} zymonetics {dot} com Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

In this week's solo episode, Sam tackles a question she answers often: why isn't my brand growing? Let's face it: the last few years have been stressful. If you've been busy running your own brand, you know that it can be hard to zoom out and really see your brand with constructive eyes, especially in the midst of COVID, inflation, evolving consumer shopping habits, and more. That's why in this episode, Sam chats about how you can gut check yourself (and your brand) to ensure you have the forward momentum to succeed. What you will learn: The three biggest reasons why brands don't grow The principles you need to keep in mind so you don't get tunnel vision Why you might not want to blame current events for your lack of growth Why primary consumer research may not always be valuable Why establishing a business objective is so important How you can start to benchmark your brand toward your EOY objective Why all entrepreneurs should have some grace when evaluating growth Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

Growing up, women are told that sex, menstruation, and pleasure are private. We're told to be dainty and shy away from "inappropriate" topics so that we don't draw any "unnecessary attention". But it's time to change that conversation. It's time to empower women to feel confident and shame-free shopping for pleasure products, or being open about sex. That's where Jemma Sawyer of ILOH comes in. Jemma comes from the fashion industry and started ILOH as a pandemic business. She's had to overcome so many hurdles along the way, including going up against major corporations to build awareness for her brand. What you will learn: What Jemma was up to before ILOH What inspired Jemma to go into the sexual wellness space Why it's important to support female-created and developed pleasure products What Jemma experienced when she was abroad related to the industry How Jemma's conducted competitive research to see what's currently out there Her strategy for getting the word out despite platform challenges What Jemma recommends every entrepreneur do Check out ILOH - https://iloh.co.uk/ (https://iloh.co.uk/) Follow ILOH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_iloh.co.uk/ (https://www.instagram.com/_iloh.co.uk/) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

Here's a fun fact: over 75% of women do not finish their cosmetics. Why does that matter? Because day after day, women (and the broader skincare-focused population) are wasting plastic by getting pulled into the next temporarily viral brand or product. Laurie Mias is looking to change all of that. Her brand MONO Skincare has a patented innovation for developing the first skincare tablet, so skincare lovers can prevent waste through MONO's glass bottles and also get the highest quality skincare the industry has to offer. Laurie's journey hasn't been easy - from tracking down manufacturers to help her fulfill her vision to going up against some pretty big players in the market, this mission isn't for the weak. But Laurie's tenacity and desire to shake up the skincare industry shines bright. What you will learn: Where Laurie's inspiration for skincare comes from How Laurie started to understand the similarities among the major skincare brands How marketing has such a major impact on sales How MONO Skincare's patented innovation works The most common ingredient in skincare products - and why it's part of every product Laurie's favorite product from the MONO Skincare line What "natural" actually means - and if it's good for skincare How hard it is to make the switch to glass from plastic as a brand The book Laurie recommends every entrepreneur read https://www.amazon.com/Great-CEO-Within-Tactical-Building-ebook/dp/B07ZLGQZYC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NHA5DA07TAP2andkeywords=the+great+ceo+withinandqid=1646187681ands=booksandsprefix=the+great+ceo%2Cstripbooks%2C104andsr=1-1 (The book Laurie recommends) Check out MONO Skincare - https://www.monoskincare.com (https://www.monoskincare.com) Follow MONO Skincare on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mono.skincare/ (https://www.instagram.com/mono.skincare/) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

After taking a brief hiatus to focus on client work and additional projects, we are BACK in March! Get excited for a brand new season full of inspiration! Have a topic suggestion? Want to suggest a specific guest? Please email us at hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com.

The search to find the right speaker for your event or organization can be a real struggle at times .. In Today's episode, our guest has truly revolutionized the process of finding and booking the perfect speaker. Danielle also encourages her community to network and market themselves to one another. While helping run BUILT BY GIRLS in her time at Verizon Media, Danielle Letayf noticed a lack of representation amongst the speakers for her diverse group of mentees at the events they would attend. After taking some time off to travel Southeast Asia, Danielle returned to work, joining Shine. But shortly after, realized that she would much rather pour her energy into her own business. That is when Badassery was born! Badassery is a community-driven marketplace for event organizers to book diverse public speakers within minutes. What you will learn: Why Danielle decided to create her business How to juggle your corporate job and your business while you are within the building phase. When it is time to go full-time within your business and quit your full-time job What makes a good public speaker What it means to bootstrap and not utilize funding from outside sources Whether or not bootstrapping is the best option for you How Danielle markets her business Why having diverse public speakers is so important What is the future of public speaking Check out Danielle's website - https://badassery-hq.com/danielle-letayf (https://badassery-hq.com/danielle-letayf) Follow Badassery on LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/badassery/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/badassery/) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

The pandemic changed the way that we ALL interacted with one another, in life and in business .. With the lack of social ques being able to connect through a group zoom call was next to impossible. Cecilia Razak, co-founder of Slides with Friends revolutionized the way that people connected remotely. She saw a need and just went with it!! Cecilia added structure and tools to ensure that those who joined in on the call would walk away feeling like they were in the room vs. just staring at a screen while someone spoke at them. Slides with Friends helps all groups from educational roles, corporate and several different types of communities. SO many can and have built a better connection utilizing this tool. What you will learn: 1) Why Cecilia decided to create this platform. 2) How and why she pivoted her one business to a completely new one so quickly. 3) How the lack of social ques make group video calls very difficult and how adding structure helped tremendously and ensure that people feel more connected. 4) The market research that went into building her platform. 5) The different types of interactive slide options that are available 6) How long it took her to start and officially launch her site. 7) How she positioned and signed her clients. 8) How did Cecilia price her packages. Check out their website - https://slideswith.com/ (https://slideswith.com/) Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slideswith/ (https://www.instagram.com/slideswith/) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

The word postpartum makes many immediately think of postpartum depression .. and in Today's episode, our guests are determined to take back that term and give it the respect and care that it deserves. They have even renamed it the fourth phase! These women believe that the journey does NOT end after the third trimester and women deserve to feel taken care of especially after the baby enters the world. The founders of the fourth phase Marcia Cole and Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo are innovating how the world views postpartum care. These two are paving the road for how postpartum care should look and doing it quickly while partnering with some amazing organizations. Fourth Phase is a social-impact maternal wellness brand. Each purchase of a Fourth Phase afterbirth care gift box allows us to support our charitable partners: African Health Now and their curated Maternity Go Box, which serves a mother and child living in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Passion Meets Purpose and their Every Mom Matters bag, which serves new moms experiencing homelessness in the United States. you will learn: What is postpartum and how to properly care for yourself or a loved one. How to take care of yourself physically in a holistic way after childbirth. How these two launched this brand so quickly and why How these two are getting a new term added to the dictionary The journey of the birth box - how Nana went from filling the box with multiple brands to just using her own products. How the fourth phase is re-centering the conversation around the mother. All of the changes that a woman goes through during pregnancy and birth Resources: Sign the Change.org petition: https://www.change.org/p/add-the-phrase-fourth-trimester-to-all-dictionaries?utm_source=share_petitionandutm_medium=custom_urlandrecruited_by_id=9acbcba0-397d-0130-41b9-3c764e04a6dd (https://www.change.org/p/add-the-phrase-fourth-trimester-to-all-dictionaries?utm_source=share_petitionandutm_medium=custom_urlandrecruited_by_id=9acbcba0-397d-0130-41b9-3c764e04a6dd) Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourthphasebox (https://www.instagram.com/fourthphasebox) Visit the website - https://www.fourthphasebox.com/ (https://www.fourthphasebox.com/) Follow the Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/FourthPhasebox/ (https://www.facebook.com/FourthPhasebox/) Contact them - https://www.fourthphasebox.com/pages/contact-us (https://www.fourthphasebox.com/pages/contact-us) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

In Today's episode we are doing a deep dive into what it really means to be sustainable .. Tamara Laine founder of systemCHANGR tells the hard stories the world needs to hear with her values at the core of everything she does, always finding new and innovative ways to champion human rights, sustainability, and women’s empowerment. Ballerina turned into a journalist and producer.. The journey of an entrepreneur is truly remarkable. Each founder that we have come onto TNBT always end up doing one or several major pivots! Tamara is building something that is seriously going to change how we think about sustainability. She is cutting the fluff, holding companies accountable and cultivating a community for those who are passionate about sustainability. What you will learn: How did the beginning of Tamara's career nudge her into her business now What does ESG and SDG mean? How is the sustainability space evolving? What makes sustainability difficult? Different ways that your company can be more sustainability.. How does a brand communicate their sustainability plan without getting bashed by their consumers. How to showcase that you are implementing your suitability practices and track your progress Join the systemchangr community - https://systemchangr.com/ (https://systemchangr.com/) Subscribe - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-the-ceiling/id1567078853 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-the-ceiling/id1567078853) Follow Tamara on LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralaine/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralaine/) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Connect with TNBT - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

"When you don't have to hide your weights you will reach for them" - Kodi. In Today's episode, Kodi shares how she is redesigning and disrupting the fitness industry. She believes that beautiful design incentivizes movement! The founder of Equipt is a freakin powerhouse and embodies everything that is entrepreneurship.. Prior to starting Equipt just like many other business owners, Kodi wore several hats including acting and modeling! You'll quickly realize that very few business owners that come on as guests just know what they want to do. What you will learn: What steps Kodi took to create her product the scrappy way. Why she decided to lean into the fitness industry. Why she decided not to create an app. How Kodi decided on the retailers to partner with. How to integrate your life and business. Shop Equipt - https://www.equiptmovement.com/ (https://www.equiptmovement.com/) Follow Kodi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/equiptmovement/ (https://www.instagram.com/equiptmovement/) Follow TNBT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

Former indie movie producer turned sex app creator, Elizabeth Dell co-founder of Amorus was such a joy to interview. We have never had a conversation quite like this one here on The Next Big Thing. Elizabeth had her heart set on creating a fun and safe place for her users to sext and express themselves in a way that you simply cannot do via text message. Between the activities and prompts this app promotes a sex positive environment for those that want to lean into their sexuality. This founder is a great example of someone who pivoted and THEN pivoted again until they found what really fired them up. It is safe to say that most entrepreneurs have to try on a few different hats! There is no cookie cutter method to figuring out your passion or next big idea. What you will learn: How to speak more openly about intimacy and sex. Why you feel uncomfortable speaking about sex. Why porn is not the best place to learn about sexuality What the app Amorus allows you to do and how it works The steps taken to create the app and how Elizabeth created the first version by herself Follow Elizabeth on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amorusapp/ (https://www.instagram.com/amorusapp/) Download Amorus + other ways to connect - https://linktr.ee/amorusapp (https://linktr.ee/amorusapp) Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/) Contact us - hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com

Are you tired of doing "all the things"?! Most of us left our 9-5s because we were underpaid and overworked... So why as business owners do we tend to put ourselves right back into that stressful corner.. The truth is - it is hard to give up control, it is even more stressful finding the right person, training them, and then hoping that they actually do their job! It's a vicious cycle that ultimately ends up with you being right where you are at now.. overworked and doing tasks that you hate. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of having Kimone Napier come on and share her hiring and HR knowledge with us! SO many golden nuggets (hope to have her on again for a round two!) Kimone pivoted her career from law to HR when she realized how badly people were treated in the workplace, especially women. Since making this pivot she now helps business owners save time, money, and energy by effectively hiring and training employees. What you will learn: 1) The steps that Kimone took to get to where she is at Today 2) What are common fears that keep business owners from hiring an employee 3) Why is it extra hard for women to outsource 4) What you can do to prepare yourself now for when you are ready to outsource 5) What are some best hiring practices 6) What is the best way to on board your new hire 7) Are weekly meetings more beneficial than emails or a slack channel 8) Why micro managing doesn't work Links - Follow Kimone on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/simplykimone/ (https://www.instagram.com/simplykimone/) Kimone's new program : https://kimonenapier.com/rebalanceaccelerator (https://kimonenapier.com/rebalanceaccelerator) Kimone's website : https://www.kimonenapier.com/ (https://www.kimonenapier.com/) Book a call with Kimone : https://kimonenapier.com/contact-me/ (https://kimonenapier.com/contact-me/) Connect with Kimone on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimonenapier/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimonenapier/) Contact us : hello@thenextbigthingpodcast.com Follow TNBT on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/thenextbigthingpod/)