In this episode of The Brands that Book Show, Davey sits down with Joe Sanok, author of Thursdays Are the New Friday and host of the Practice of the Practice podcast. Joe shares insights from his journey leaving a secure career in higher education to build a thriving counseling business, podcast, and consulting practice. As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/work-less-make-more-build-scalable-business-btb-255/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of the Brands that Book Show, we sit down with content creator and educator LaShonda Brown for an honest, inspiring, and wildly practical conversation about what it really takes to maintain a successful YouTube channel. Known for her 20-hour workweek and her empowering approach to tech, LaShonda shares how she turned her years of corporate video experience into a thriving online business—without burning out. As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/maintaining-successful-youtube-channel-btb-254/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

Instagram is more than just pretty pictures—it's a powerful sales tool when used with intention. In this episode of the Brands that Book Show, Krista sits down with Abigail Peugh, a digital product expert and Instagram strategist, to talk about how she's leveraged the platform not only to grow her business, but to create real revenue and community. Abigail opens up about the deeply personal journey that led her into entrepreneurship, including a family health crisis that pushed her to go all-in on her own business. She began her journey on TikTok, built a wildly successful account, and transitioned to Instagram after her account was deleted. Today, she helps thousands of creatives grow and sell through her online community and weekly resources. As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/sell-on-instagram-btb-253/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts. 

In today's episode, I'm chatting with my friend Laylee, about becoming an educator, and how to actually build authority as an educator. Laylee shares her thoughts on the importance of what you choose to share with your audience, and how to ensure that your message actually resonates with them. As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/craft-unique-teaching-style-btb-252/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Genna Blackburn about finding your signature style. Whether you're a designer, artist or any kind of creative, I think you're going to find a lot of wisdom with Genna. This episode is sponsored by BDOW!, formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Deliver the right message, to the right visitor, using our advanced targeting rules. Whether you want to display a pop-up to only new visitors, or generate a unique discount code for those who subscribe to your list, you can get the job done using BDOW! As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/finding-signature-style-btb-251/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

Today's interview is with podcast expert, Jacob Bozarth, and when I say podcast expert, I mean it. We're chatting about what makes a podcast successful in 2025 and we hope you enjoy this interview. This episode is sponsored by BDOW!, formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Deliver the right message, to the right visitor, using our advanced targeting rules. Whether you want to display a pop-up to only new visitors, or generate a unique discount code for those who subscribe to your list, you can get the job done using BDOW! As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/how-to-launch-podcast-2025-btb-250/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Dr Miriam Kirmayer about the importance of building connections. Miriam is a clinical psychologist, friendship expert and influential speaker on human connection and social support. This episode is sponsored by BDOW!, formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Deliver the right message, to the right visitor, using our advanced targeting rules. Whether you want to display a pop-up to only new visitors, or generate a unique discount code for those who subscribe to your list, you can get the job done using BDOW! As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/importance-building-connections-btb-249/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

We originally posted a blog on this topic back in 2017 [https://daveyandkrista.com/working-with-your-spouse/], but since having kids, our rhythms look a lot different. Today we're chatting about tips for improving our communication, the most important part of working together and marriage in general. This episode is sponsored by BDOW!, formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Use the code DAVEYANDKRISTA to save 20% on your subscription. As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/working-with-your-spouse-btb-248/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

If organizing your business finances is on your to do list for the year, today's episode is for you. I'm chatting with money expert, Shanna Skidmore, about how to set your business up for success this year. This episode is sponsored by BDOW!, formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Deliver the right message, to the right visitor, using our advanced targeting rules. Whether you want to display a pop-up to only new visitors, or generate a unique discount code for those who subscribe to your list, you can get the job done using BDOW! As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/set-up-business-financial-success-2025-btb-247/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

Today's conversation was inspired by an Instagram Live we recently did with Sophie Amelia Designs [https://www.instagram.com/p/DCHjonRonUZ/] to chat about working together as spouses. We're breaking down the practical ways we planned for and transitioned Davey, from full time high school teacher to master marketer. This episode is sponsored by BDOW! [https://bdow.com/fp?_go=daveyandkrista], formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Deliver the right message, to the right visitor, using our advanced targeting rules. Whether you want to display a pop-up to only new visitors, or generate a unique discount code for those who subscribe to your list, you can get the job done using BDOW! As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/bringing-spouse-full-time-btb-246/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

Online quizzes are one of the most effective ways to generate leads on your website. I'm sure you've taken one or at least seen one, probably in the past week. Interact makes it easy to create your own and today we're interviewing Josh Haynam, the CEO. Today's episode is sponsored by BDOW! [https://bdow.com/fp?_go=daveyandkrista], formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Deliver the right message, to the right visitor, using our advanced targeting rules. Whether you want to display a pop-up to only new visitors, or generate a unique discount code for those who subscribe to your list, you can get the job done using BDOW! [https://bdow.com/fp?_go=daveyandkrista] As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/use-online-quizzes-grow-your-business-btb-245/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

Today's guest is Susie Bulloch of Hey Grill Hey [https://heygrillhey.com/], my absolute favorite for grilling, BBQing, smoking website. This is an interview I recorded while at Kit's Craft and Commerce event this year. This episode is sponsored by BDOW! [https://bdow.com/fp?_go=daveyandkrista], formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Use the code DAVEYANDKRISTA to save 20% on your subscription. As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/how-to-survive-business-downturn-btb-244/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts. 

Are you communicating silent cues on your website that deter potential clients from hitting that 'Inquire' or 'Purchase' button? In this episode, we share five key takeaways from Vanessa Van Edwards' book Cues that you can directly apply to your website.  Today's episode is sponsored by BDOW! [https://bdow.com/fp?_go=daveyandkrista], formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Use the code DAVEYANDKRISTA to save 20% on your subscription. As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/dont-let-these-non-verbal-cues-prevent-you-from-booking/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

This is a conversation you won't want to miss, with Bonnie Christine, as we chat about what it looked like to double her business, and what she's focused on to continue to grow it. Today's episode is sponsored by BDOW! [https://bdow.com/fp?_go=daveyandkrista], formerly Sumo, the very best intelligent form and pop-up tool for your website. Use the code DAVEYANDKRISTA to save 20% on your subscription. As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out over at https://daveyandkrista.com/secret-doubling-business-btb-242/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

In this episode I get to chat with Dolly DeLong. Our conversation navigates the heart of what you really need to launch a successful digital product and I think it's an episode you guys are really going to enjoy. As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out at https://daveyandkrista.com/launching-online-course-digital-product-btb-241/ [https://daveyandkrista.com/?p=78046]. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

In a world where a new AI tool seems to be popping up every day, copy and the ability to sell and tell stories that connect are becoming all the more important. Lauren shared a few super helpful tips in this episode that I think all business owners can quickly apply to their own websites. Links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out at https://daveyandkrista.com/importance-copy-that-sells-btb240/. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

I'm chatting with Julie, of A Gentle Feast, about managing a business while homeschooling your kids. Links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out at https://daveyandkrista.com/how-to-homeschool-business-owner-btb239/ [https://daveyandkrista.com/?p=76408]. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

I'm excited about today's episode with artist Valerie McKeehan. We're diving into overcoming discouragement. I used to think discouragement was something only new business owners faced but, I can very specifically say, that after 14 years of business owner life, it's not just for the newbies. Links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out at https://daveyandkrista.com/tips-fighting-discouragement-btb238/ [https://daveyandkrista.com/?p=74950]. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, we're sharing five ways to weave social proof throughout your website. Incorporate these, and you'll be well on your way to higher conversion rates. Would you rather watch a video? Links, resources and the full video can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out at https://daveyandkrista.com/ways-incorporate-social-proof/ [https://daveyandkrista.com/?p=76494]. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.

If launching an online course is on your list of goals, the following episode is for you. Would you rather watch a video? Links, resources and the full video can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out at https://daveyandkrista.com/what-actually-need-launch-online-course [https://daveyandkrista.com/?p=76058]. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.