When it comes to running an online business, there are few things that every single entrepreneur needs to do. One of the major ones? Marketing.
That term and word can feel really overwhelming to a lot of entrepreneurs, but it doesn’t need to be.
Read MoreShocker.
This blog my post is my confession of what life truly looks like behind the scenes.
I want to do this because I know that I have watched people online and believed the lie that they are living a highly organized, perfectly planned, routined, and problem-free lifestyle. I also believe that their business is stronger, better, and more successful than mine.
Read MoreDid you hear about the new Beauty and the Beast movie before it was released in theaters? If you have a pulse and are were born before 2015, then your answer is most definitely “YES.”
Read MoreTruth be told, being pregnant is hard. There I said it. I am not going to say it again and it only needs to be said once. You can always read about what I’ve learned about pregnancy in this post.
For today’s purposes, I want to talk about how I have managed pregnancy and business ownership.
Read MoreIf you haven’t read part one or part two of the Rachel Allene backstory, you should. Read part one here and part two here.
Once I found out I was pregnant, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to continue running the business I had been running once the baby was born. I wasn’t naive to the fact that running a business and being a mom is not easy. And I am completely aware that I will have less time to spend on the business once the babe is born.
Read MoreIf you haven’t read part one of the Rachel Allene backstory, read that here.
So, last time we left off with my first set of mugs selling for Christmas of 2015. After those sales, I decided to invest in producing a larger quantity. So, I made two more mug designs and launched them around February of 2016.
Read MoreIn recent weeks, I have been asked a lot about the beginning of my business and product shop. And truth be told, it’s something I think about a lot, but I’ve never actually taken the time to sit down and write about it. So, let’s dive in, shall we?
Read MoreI am so excited to continue with the new blog series for the Rachel Allene blog! This past year, I have learned so much about growing a business, building a brand, increasing online sales, growing a mailing list, etc. through the influence and expertise of other highly creative and talented women. They have encouraged me, inspired me, and taught me to be fearless in my pursuits. They run their businesses with intention, purpose, and with a heart to give back. I am excited to start sharing some interviews with these women. They will offer insight, real talk, and actionable steps for growing a successful and profitable business (while making a difference!)
Read MoreWhen I started my business, I always knew that I wanted it to be more than a paycheck. I knew that I wanted my business to product change; make an impact. I knew that if there wasn't a bigger purpose to it, I would get burned out pretty quickly.
Read MoreIf you’ve been around here for a bit, I hope that you learned about #theheartfeltgrid challenge that I hosted back in February! It was a super fun, exciting, mind-blowing challenge that I hosted on Instagram. The challenge was for business owners who wanted to learn about growing an Instagram feed with authenticity, real talk, and honest confessions. If you didn’t participate, you can still get access to all the content! You can sign up here and go through the challenge at your pace.
Read MoreI remember when hashtags weren’t even a thing. I mean, what does a pound sign have to do with social media? It was pretty confusing at first. At least for me it was. Am I the only one?
Read MoreI wish I had taken advantage of educational opportunities earlier in my business. There is so much value and worth in learning from others who have gone before you. I went to my first conference in 2016 and since then, my business has never looked the same. I've been able to crush goals, take risks, and make connections that never would have happened without the influence and experience that comes from a conference.
Read MoreRunning a business is a lot of work.
There are countless hats we wear as entrepreneurs. Every day, I am a CEO, operations manager, accountant, marketing manager, shipping and fulfillment coordinator, customer service representative, sales account manager, social media manager, personal chef, chief decision maker (CDM), copywriter, graphic designer, joy and grace cultivator, and so much more.
Read MoreToday's interview is with one of my Insta-friends, Megan Martin. Megan is a bright light of honesty, grace, and fun. The second I found her on Instagram, I knew that I wanted her presence in my life. she brings joy wherever she is and she is a heart-encourager.
Read MoreWhen I started my business, my business mentors were countless blog posts and free resources. I wasn’t making much money and I just didn’t have the resources to pay for a mentor. I knew it would be a dream come true to have that type of coaching at my disposal, but it wasn’t possible.
Read MoreThis year I have been working on streamlining my business and finding ways to do more with less time. There are multiple applications that have helped me with this, but that’s another blog post for another day. Instead of diving into the applications that help, I want to talk about the systems that I put into place to help me save time and be consistent.
Read Moreand it was one of the most unexpected, exciting, and stressful experiences in my life. We aren't the best planners, so when we get an idea in our heads, we pretty much just dive in head first. I don't love to be patient, so once we decided we might want to start house hunting, I was already packing the boxes.
Read MoreI am so excited to continue with the new blog series for the Rachel Allene blog! This past year, I have learned so much about growing a business, building a brand, increasing online sales, growing a mailing list, etc. through the influence and expertise of other highly creative and talented women. They have encouraged me, inspired me, and taught me to be fearless in my pursuits. They run their businesses with intention, purpose, and with a heart to give back. I am excited to start sharing some interviews with these women. They will offer insight, real talk, and actionable steps for growing a successful and profitable business (while making a difference!)
Read MoreNowadays, most business owners would be open to sharing this with you. We are willing to talk about the hardships. We are willing to admit it’s hard. But sometimes, that doesn’t quite feel like enough. We want to have solutions or answers or overnight success.
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