Biz Time With Asia

Last year’s business theme was serve, connect and (obvi) pivot. A recap of my business's 2020 and the lessons I learned! 

What We Talked About: What to do when all you do is ask for advice How to ask for what you really want! When asking for advice, check in with YOURSELF first If your in a dilemma for a decision - Go with your gut! If you already know what to do : Be REAL - ask for encouragement not advice!! REMEMBER : Trust yourself and just do it! People & Links We Mention: PYOT (Put Yourself Out There) E-Course Mindful MFT www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: Running a business is a LOT of work, so you need to love what you’re doing! If you want to start a business make sure it’s in something you’re TRULY passionate about Remember to do what you love, love what you do!! People & Links We Mention: www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: 7 Ways To Start : 1. Really REALLY want it! 2. Just Start 3. Air it out 4. Involve People 5. Get Help! 6. Find your purpose 7. Figure out how it can grow  " I want you to do it when theres no way you can't do it!"  People & Links We Mention: Lucy  Sarah James  SLO What? Magazine PYOT (Put Yourself Out There) E-Course www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: Changes, updates and transitions in Amy's, Paige's, and my own life and our businesses!  Remember you have the control over changing and evolving your business!  Take advantage of being self-employed Do you love yourself if your not paying attention to yourself? Check Amy out here! :  amyyoungcoaching.com Www.selflovetrifecta.com Check Paige here! : paigeschmidt.com finallyfreeprogram.com People & Links We Mention: Finally Free Program  Finally Free : Instagram  www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

Episode 218: Time To Get Systems In Your Business with Becca Berg, Founder of Dubsado by The Asia Croson Podcast

What We Talked About: Why intuitive eating is so essential for busy people! Check Paige out here! :  Healthy Hits the Spot Instagram Check Simi out here! :  SimiBotic.com Instagram People & Links We Mention: Finally Free Program Finally Free : Instagram www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: Gaining these Client Perspectives: Client Perspective: Whatever I’m hiring someone for IS NOT an isolated experience Client Perspective: Idk SHIT about how to use your services Client Perspective: Being helpful in OTHER ways besides your service is above and beyond AWESOME. Client Perspective: My vision will not be the same as yours & I have to explain it to you even though I like most of the things you do. Client Perspective: Positivity makes me want to hire you! Client Perspective: If I can’t/choose not to work with someone and they send me a kind message referring me elsewhere or JUST BEING NICE, I will most likely refer them to other people! Client Perspective: I respect the lives of people I’m working with. Client Perspective: I want my info fast as possible Check Jamie out here! Our episode on Jamie's podcast, Made True: Creating Your Own Client Experience jamiehyatt.com Made True Instagram People & Links We Mention: www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagr

What We Talked About: Maximizing your efficiency during your BUSY season  How to adjust your schedule during busy season by:  Adjust your schedule, batch your days Plan days off in advance and stick to them FOCUS. Take care of yourself BEFORE Take care of yourself DURING Take care of yoruself AFTER Remember that every minute you're not sleeping is.. Every minute youre not sleeping. Delegate delegate delegate Get systems in pace Decide what work is important during this time (take care of yourself before) Say no Making time during your busy season for yourself and your friends/family  Questions to ask yourself including :  What days/weeks felt and worked really well? What days/weeks did you not enjoy so much? Why? If you could do this busy season again, what would you do differently? How are you feeling now you're almost on the other side? What can you learn from that Are there any tasks taking up your time that don't feel essential in your business? A year from now, what would I like to be different in my bu

What We Talked About: How reaching out to people can benefit your business  Keys to successful branding  Importance of social media in branding! Why Client experience is so important & how it helps! Check Yessie out here! Yessie Nojas - Instagram  PinkiesUpSLO.com People & Links We Mention: Taryn Dudley  Savannah Starr www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: How to get The Big Life Why having a "squad" is so important & HOW to find one What kind of girls should be in your squad How your dreams change & why its OK!  How to build relationships properly  Check Ann out here! Bad Ass Babes AnnShoket.com Instagram People & Links We Mention: Seventeen Magazine Cosmo Girl  Danielle La Porte  Michelle Phan  Jennifer Fisher  Start With Why www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

Hello, World! What We Talked About: How to get through a bad day! Why every bad day is a chance to learn something new about YOURSELF Ways to turn around your " Never Ending Cranky Day" !  People & Links We Mention: www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: How the badge of honor that is perfectionism can be actually quite limiting! Why Sam kept her blog secret from her loved ones for a YEAR How sometimes telling yourself "Done is better than perfect" doesn't help & What actually does help! Check Sam out here! Sam Brown  Get Out Of Your Own Way Challenge Instagram  Snapchat: smarttwenties www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: How Finding the right tools for your business, when you need them, when you don’t, and what we use ourselves. Check Amy Young out here! http://www.amyyoungcoaching.com Youtube Channel : Amy Young Scheduling: Google Calendar  Setmore Assistant.to Day Planner Opt-in on AmyYoungCoaching.com TimeTrade Acuity To-Do's: Todoist Pen & Paper Asana Day Designer  Invoicing: Square Paypal Venmo Shoebox (the app) Scheduling Content/Social Media: Buffer Planoly (the app) HootSuite Photos/Graphics: Canva Design Studio Lightroom Photoshop BlogStomp Equipment: Sony Alpha NEX-5T  Canon 5d Mark III  Video/Communication: Skype Zoom Video  Website Platforms: Squarespace  WordPress  Misc Fav's: Evernote Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc) iPhone notes AirDrop Pinterest Joomag for magazine PASS for Photographers Final Cut Pro iMovie People & Links We Mention: Kayla Hollatz Becca & Jake of Dubsado www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography

What We Talked About: What it means to stay in your own lane How to stop comparing yourself to others Why that's not even helpful! How the people you surround yourself with online affect you just as much as the people you surround yourself with in person How to do your own thingggg and why people will love you for it People & Links We Mention: Starting With Why Amy Young Check Paige out here! Paige Schmidt healthyhitsthespot.com finallyfreeprogram.com healthyhitsthespot Instagram www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: Which type of clients your business needs to focus on Repeat clients versus new clients Ways to keep your clients loyal How to invest in your current clientele Remembering to put yourself out there! People & Links We Mention: Yelp Review Template Check us out here! www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: What & who to ignore on your journey The difference between inspiration and comparison Ignore anything and everything that is getting in your way! "You don’t need a plan, you need to be present” Trust yourself to take the next step People & Links We Mention: amy young paige schmidt bloglovin.com Check us out here! Website: www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography

What We Talked About: Ask people you trust - "What are my strengths/what would you come to me for?” Write down all of the things that excite you You differentiate yourself by all the unique things you like Don’t pay attention to view or likes, just start! Stay in your own lane, don’t compare yourself to someone else Start it and don’t stop! Don’t stop until you get there If you’re stuck, just focus on having fun! People & Links We Mention: Danielle LaPorte Jen Carrington Alex Beadon Check Amy and Paige out here! Paige Schmidt healthyhitsthespot.com finallyfreeprogram.com healthyhitsthespot Instagram Amy Young amyyoungcoaching.com Youtube channel : Amy Young Check us out here! www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: There is no point by which you need to have it all figured out You never catch your dream- you’re always chasing it Chasing your dream takes time NEVER ever feel your journey is taking too long, or isn’t worth it, or isn’t even related to what you want to do! People & Links We Mention: http://www.asiacroson.com/blog/a-timeline-of-chasing-my-dreams-so-you-know-youre-not-behind Check us out here! Website: www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography

What We Talked About: The 5 reasons you're not getting up and taking action in the world. If you’ve never done something before, you’re just not good at it YET! Ask yourself all the questions Start with the easy! MAKE time for your new project Your project is WORTH it, keep going and take action Step outside your comfort zone People & Links We Mention: 99u Book Maximize Your Potential Check us out here! Website: www.asiacroson.com Snapchat: @asiacroson Instagram: @asiacrosonphotography