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The Ellechat Podcast

by Lauren Hooker

In this weekly podcast, Lauren Hooker from Elle & Company transparently shares all of her online business and blogging strategies, branding and design tips, and marketing tactics to help creatives start and scale their business. Whether you’ve just taken the leap into entrepreneurship or you’ve been in the game for years, Lauren’s easy to understand, step-by-step teaching will help you pursue your passion on your own terms.

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Episodes

  1. 017: Planning for your most productive year yet

    The New Year marks a clean slate. It’s prime time for planning and goal setting, and while you may plan and set goals with good intentions, you won’t be able to carry them out if you aren’t productive. So in this first Ellechat podcast episode of 2019, I’m sharing 7 of my best productivity tips…

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  2. 016: Business spotlight on Sai Hossain of Crowdcast

    In this episode, Lauren discusses a recent shift away from online courses towards Software as a Service (SaaS) in the creative industry. She chats with Sai Hossain, the CEO & Founder of Crowdcast, about how he came up with Crowdcast, how he brought this platform to life, and where his business is...

  3. 015: 3 ways to save time and expand your reach on Instagram

    In this episode, Lauren discusses three ways to save time and expand your reach on Instagram -brainstorm a big list of ideas, plan ahead, and batch tasks.

  4. 014: Balancing life as a new full-time mom + part-time entrepreneur

    In this episode, Lauren discusses changes to the Ellechat format and five ways she’s balancing life as a new full-time mom and part-time entrepreneur after giving birth to baby Eli in April. Are you a working mom? Lauren would love feedback on this topic in the Elle & Company Community Facebook...

  5. 013: 7 simple ways to start creating better business graphics

    While most people may be able to spot good design and bad design, few know exactly what makes some graphics more visually appealing than others. Designing eye-catching graphics isn’t a guessing game. In this week’s Ellechat, I’ll be sharing 7 simple design fundamentals that will help you create...

  6. 012: Big things I'm doing differently in 2018

    In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a sneak peek at what’s coming up for Elle & Company in 2018 and the big changes I’m making to my business. These changes aren’t a step-by-step plan at what you should be doing. Instead, they’re a preview of what you can look forward to. I’m going to be sharing...

  7. 011: Business spotlight on Lara Casey of Cultivate What Matters

    Lara Casey is the mastermind behind the popular PowerSheets goal setting planner and the author of two books, Make It Happenand Cultivate. She’s the business woman behind Cultivate What Matters, but she’s also a wife and a mom to three small kids. She leads a growing team of talented women, she’s...

  8. 010: Why I deleted 7,000 subscribers from my list

    I know the title of this Ellechat sounds crazy. We all try so hard to grow our lists; why would I ever delete over 30% of my subscribers?! No it wasn’t by accident. It was a strategic move that’s actually helped my list and increased my engagement. And I have the stats to prove it. I’m sharing...

  9. 009: How to handle the emotional ups and downs of running a business

    Pricing, branding, finding clients, bookkeeping, marketing - there are many hurdles to starting a business. But one of the biggest hurdles can often be ourselves. Are perfectionism, procrastination, and comparison holding you back from launching and building your creative business? If so, I’ll be...

  10. 008: How a non-salesy weekly webinar series can transform your business

    What comes to mind when you hear the word “webinar"? Due to either tuning into a webinar or trying to host one yourself, you probably think of an hour-long live video stream of helpful information.... that eventually ends in a sales pitch. We’ve been conditioned to believe that the only way to…

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  11. 007: 12 proven ways to increase your website traffic today

    So you launched your website. You spent a bunch of time perfecting the design, layout, photos, and copy, and you even have your blog up and running. You check your analytics, but your numbers are few. Where is everyone? It’s easy to get discouraged. Especially when a higher number of visitors has...

  12. 006: My simple, no-frills approach to launching new offerings

    There’s plenty of talk out there about marketing your products and services, but a lot of expert launch strategies involve intense email sequences (that often overwhelm your list), pay-per-click Facebook ads, lots of bonuses, product bundles, and so on. Launches don’t have to be complicated,...

  13. 005: So you're thinking of hiring an assistant?

    Creative entrepreneurs play many roles and wear many hats. So it’s inevitable that at some point, you might consider lessening your load and delegating tasks by bringing on the help of an assistant. Whether hiring an assistant is in your near or distant future, you probably have a lot of…

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  14. 004: How I grew my waiting list to 250+ prospective clients

    For new service-based entrepreneurs, one of the greatest challenges is finding, attracting, and booking clients. I remember being in that position. And in less than a year and a half, I was able to grow my client waiting list to well over 250 prospective clients. All the steps I implemented can…

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  15. 003: 24 time-saving hacks for busy entrepreneurs

    As a business owner, your time is limited. You're wearing several different hats and juggling many roles, each of which requires precious time out of your day. And chances are, you probably don't have many hours to spare. So I've rounded up my 24 favorite time-saving hacks - one for each hour of...

  16. 002: Clever ways to use Instagram stories to promote your business

    Instagram stories can seem like just another social media to keep up with. But they're a fantastic way to promote your business and drive traffic to your website. In this week's Ellechat, I'm sharing 15 clever ways to use Instagram stories to catch the attention of your potential clients. For…

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  17. 001: If I were starting my business from scratch, this would be my game plan

    So you want to start a business. You have a ton of motivation and excitement at first, but all of a sudden reality sets in. Where do you even begin? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a step-by-step list of what to conquer and when? Well, you’re in luck! In this week’s Ellechat, I’m sharing my step-by...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In this weekly podcast, Lauren Hooker from Elle & Company transparently shares all of her online business and blogging strategies, branding and design tips, and marketing tactics to help creatives start and scale their business. Whether you’ve just taken the leap into entrepreneurship or you’ve been in the game for years, Lauren’s easy to understand, step-by-step teaching will help you pursue your passion on your own terms.

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Lauren Hooker

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Ellechat Podcast have?

The Ellechat Podcast currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Ellechat Podcast about?

In this weekly podcast, Lauren Hooker from Elle & Company transparently shares all of her online business and blogging strategies, branding and design tips, and marketing tactics to help creatives start and scale their business. Whether you’ve just taken the leap into entrepreneurship or you’ve...

How often does The Ellechat Podcast release new episodes?

The Ellechat Podcast has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Ellechat Podcast?

The Ellechat Podcast is created and hosted by Lauren Hooker.
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