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  • 527: THE BEST BRANDS DON'T SELL -- THEY BUILD BELONGING
    2025/07/16
    This week, I’m sharing a real-time glimpse into what it looks like when something clicks — when your business starts to connect in a way you can feel. The farm stand is only a few weeks old, but the response? Immediate. Loyal. Deep. It’s reminding me of something I’ve always believed but hadn’t felt this strongly in a while: the best brands don’t sell — they make you want to join the club. I’m talking through how that’s unfolding, what it means for how we show up in business, and why availability, curiosity, and collaboration might just be the secret sauce. Plus a quick look at what’s blooming (and stalling) in the garden, how I’m navigating platform shifts, and a quote that hit me square in the gut. If you’re in the in-between — in your garden, your content, or your offers — this one’s for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirlRESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast ManHIRE ME: Back Pocket VIP CoachingYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar CreekMY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for YouRESOURCE: Contract Templates for your BusinessYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube!MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here!RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with DubsadoRESOURCE: Freebie: How to Price for Profit WorksheetRESOURCE: Freebie: Create a years worth of Content in MinutesLEAVE A MESSAGE: Click HereSEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 14:10BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 17:33RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 526 – STORY DRIVEN CONTENT: MY NEXT IG EXPERIMENT EPISODE 517 – BOOKS, BOUNDARIES & BROKEN TRUST: A BUSINESS OWNER’S WEEK IN REVIEW EPISODE 477 – WHY TIME AUDITS MATTER EPISODE 427 – HOW TO MOVE THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENT IN BUSINESS EPISODE 377 – BUSINESS, BRAND & MARKETING STRATEGY 101 EPISODE 327 – HOW TO FIND TIME FOR YOUR SIDE HUSTLE EPISODE 277 – DON’T FALL PREY TO THESE ENTREPRENEUR PITFALLS EPISODE 227 – SETTING YOURSELF APART WITH MARKETING EPISODE 177 – FINDING MINDSET SHIFTS EPISODE 127 – NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH JULI BAUER OF PALEOMG FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative
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    31 分
  • 526: STORY DRIVEN CONTENT - MY NEXT INSTAGRAM EXPERIMENT
    2025/07/09
    Instagram hasn’t exactly been pulling its weight lately—and after months of watching the needle barely move, I’m making a shift. In this episode, I’m walking you through my latest experiment: a story-driven strategy inspired by content creator Sarah Snow. We’re talking bold hooks, visual storytelling, and why one reel a week might be enough to finally see traction. Plus: what’s working (and not) in my garden, a few juicy search bar confessions, and the big reminder that AI can’t fake meaning—but you can tell a story that actually sticks. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirlRESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast ManHIRE ME: Back Pocket VIP CoachingYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar CreekMY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for YouRESOURCE: Contract Templates for your BusinessYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube!MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here!RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with DubsadoRESOURCE: Freebie: How to Price for Profit WorksheetRESOURCE: Freebie: Create a years worth of Content in MinutesLEAVE A MESSAGE: Click HereSEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 5:37BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 7:36RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya!RESOURCE: Sarah Snow – Viral You Bootcamp EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 525 – I ALMOST QUIT BEFORE I EVER LAUNCHED: 10 YEARS OF PODCASTING WITH MY RIDE-OR-DIE EDITOR EPISODE 516 – THE AI ASSISTANT THAT UNDERSTOOD MY BRAND BETTER THAN I COULD EPISODE 476 – THE HARD IN BUSINESS EPISODE 426 – WHY INTENTION IS POWERFUL IN BUSINESS EPISODE 376 – WHY I DELETED MY ENTIRE EMAIL LIST EPISODE 326 – WHAT NOT TO FORGET WHEN STARTING A BUSINESS EPISODE 276 – WHAT ARE YOU REALLY SELLING? EPISODE 226 – HOW TO SETUP YOUR EMAIL LIST EPISODE 176 – OVERCOMING ROADBLOCKS EPISODE 126 – CREATIVE IDEAS FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative
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    21 分
  • 524: RIPPED OFF TWICE: A LESSON IN ORIGINALITY & OWNERSHIP
    2025/06/25
    So I wasn’t planning on pulling a business lesson out of my garden this week… but here we are. This episode started as a house update and a chat about summer reading and YouTube stats — and somehow ended with me sitting on the floor of a storage container, feeling completely ripped off by a gardening educator I thought was original. Spoiler: she wasn’t. And I’ve got the 2007 notebook paper to prove it. We’re talking about what happens when people build brands on borrowed ideas — and don’t give credit. The difference between inspiration and appropriation. And how easy it is to miss those lines when quantity starts to outweigh quality. If you’ve ever bought into a membership or method and later felt a little… duped? This one’s for you. Let’s get into it. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirlRESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast ManHIRE ME: Back Pocket VIP CoachingYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar CreekMY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for YouRESOURCE: Contract Templates for your BusinessYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube!MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here!RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with DubsadoRESOURCE: Freebie: How to Price for Profit WorksheetRESOURCE: Freebie: Create a years worth of Content in MinutesLEAVE A MESSAGE: Click HereSEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 11:54BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 15:43RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 523 – WHAT AN OLYMPIAN TAUGHT ME ABOUT BUSINESS GRIT EPISODE 514 – BE UNBOTHERED. SHARE IT ANYWAY. EPISODE 474 – ANALYSIS PARALYSIS IN BUSINESS EPISODE 424 – THE MUST HAVE BUSINESS SECRET SAUCE EPISODE 374 – HOW TO PERFECT YOUR CONTACT PAGE EPISODE 324 – WHY YOU SHOULD ROLL OUT YOUR OWN RED CARPET EPISODE 274 – WHY YOUR WHY IS SO IMPORTANT EPISODE 224 – SETTING YOURSELF APART WITH EMAIL EPISODE 174 – INTRODUCING PINTEREST COMMUNITIES EPISODE 124 – EPIC LINK BUILDING STRATEGY FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative
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    31 分
  • 523: WHAT AN OLYMPIAN TAUGHT ME ABOUT BUSINESS GRIT
    2025/06/18
    This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most emotionally chaotic, logistically packed, spiritually sobering 48 hours I’ve had in a long time — but what anchored me through it all? A single sentence from a U.S. Olympian on Top Chef, of all places. It stopped me in my tracks and gave me the business pep talk I didn’t know I needed: pressure is a privilege. So in this episode, we’re pulling that thread — what it means, how it shows up, and why it might just be the quiet mindset shift you need if you’ve been feeling the weight of trying to grow something real in the middle of life being… a lot. I’m also catching you up on the chaos (garage door vandals, grief, garden wins, and Jeep purchases), sharing a Hilma product that’s actually working for me, and walking through the real-time shifts I’m making inside my routine and my content rhythm. Because around here? It’s part journal, part business strategy, and part reminder that growth is rarely tidy — but always worth it. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirlRESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast ManHIRE ME: Back Pocket VIP CoachingYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar CreekMY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for YouRESOURCE: Contract Templates for your BusinessYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube!MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here!RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with DubsadoRESOURCE: Freebie: How to Price for Profit WorksheetRESOURCE: Freebie: Create a years worth of Content in MinutesLEAVE A MESSAGE: Click HereBUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 18:50SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 22:43RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 522 – THE REFUND THAT TOOK FIVE EMAILS AND A SURVEY EPISODE 513 – WHY INSTAGRAM ALONE ISN’T ENOUGH EPISODE 473 – CANDID BUSINESS CONVERSATIONS (+ CELEBRATING 9 YRS) EPISODE 423 – POWERFUL TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS EPISODE 373 – LEGAL PAGES YOU MUST HAVE ON YOUR WEBSITE EPISODE 323 – WHY YOU SHOULD PERFORM A WEBSITE AUDIT EPISODE 273 – SO YOU WANT TO LAUNCH SOMETHING? EPISODE 223 – SETTING YOURSELF APART WITH BLOGGING EPISODE 173 – THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RUNNING A BLOG EPISODE 123 – NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH ELISABETH MCKNIGHT FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative
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    26 分
  • 522: THE REFUND THAT TOOK FIVE EMAILS AND A SURVEY
    2025/06/11
    Got hit with a surprise charge and thought, no biggie—I’ll just ask for a refund. What followed? Five emails, a survey, and a whole lot of no thanks. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hoops Rise Guide made me jump through and why that kind of customer service is a brand reputation killer. If you sell anything online, you need to hear this. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirlRESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast ManHIRE ME: Back Pocket VIP CoachingYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar CreekMY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for YouRESOURCE: Contract Templates for your BusinessYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube!MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here!RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with DubsadoRESOURCE: Freebie: How to Price for Profit WorksheetRESOURCE: Freebie: Create a years worth of Content in MinutesLEAVE A MESSAGE: Click HereSEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 8:23BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 13:59 EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 521 – PAPER TRAILS SAVE YOU. EVERY TIME. EPISODE 512 – MAKING SPACE FOR YOURSELF EPISPODE 472 – VISIBILITY & YOUR BUSINESS EPISODE 422 – HOW TO STAY PROACTIVE WHEN BUSINESS IS SLOW EPISODE 372 – HOW TO PERFECT YOUR OFFERINGS PAGE EPISODE 322 – FRIENDSHIP BREAKUPS & HOW TO BE A BETTER FRIEND EPISODE 272 – 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE CREATING UNIQUE CONTENT EPISODE 222 – STAYING IN YOUR LANE EPISODE 172 – NITTY GRITTY INTERVIEW WITH JENNY MELROSE EPISODE 122 – HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BOUNCE RATE FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative
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    24 分
  • 521: PAPER TRAILS SAVE YOU. EVERY TIME.
    2025/06/05
    Quick and gritty update before I hit the road — I’m headed to Colorado, my garden’s exploding, and oh yeah, business is throwing curveballs left and right. From audits and attorneys to hitting 1K on TikTok, I’m walking you through the real stuff: what’s working, what’s frustrating, and why your paper trail might just be your best business asset. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirlRESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast ManHIRE ME: Back Pocket VIP CoachingYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar CreekMY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for YouRESOURCE: Contract Templates for your BusinessYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube!MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here!RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with DubsadoRESOURCE: Freebie: How to Price for Profit WorksheetRESOURCE: Freebie: Create a years worth of Content in MinutesLEAVE A MESSAGE: Click HereBUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 12:19 EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 520 – YOU’RE NOT BEHIND – YOU’RE BUILDING WHAT WORKS (FOR NOW) EPISODE 511 – FEARLESS VISIBILITY IN YOUR BUSINESS EPISODE 471 – HOW TO BE MORE VISIBLE EPISODE 421 – BUSINESS LESSONS LEARNED IN 8 YEARS OF PODCASTING EPISODE 371 – HOW TO PERFECT YOUR ABOUT PAGE EPISODE 321 – WHY YOU NEED A PRODUCT TO SELL EPISODE 271 – LEGAL STUFF & YOUR BIZ WITH CAROLINE FOX EPISODE 221 – SHOULD YOU START A PODCAST? EPISODE 171 – HOW TO KICK THE OVERWHELM EPISODE 121 – NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH ALEXANDRA EVJEN FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative
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    20 分
  • 520: YOU’RE NOT BEHIND – YOU’RE BUILDING WHAT WORKS (FOR NOW)
    2025/05/28
    Feeling stuck in a season that’s just… a lot? This week, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of a wild work stretch, falling (literally), and the real question I’m asking to stay grounded: What’s right for me right now? If you’ve been second-guessing your next move, this one’s for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirlRESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast ManHIRE ME: Back Pocket VIP CoachingYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar CreekMY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for YouRESOURCE: Contract Templates for your BusinessYOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube!MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here!RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with DubsadoRESOURCE: Freebie: How to Price for Profit WorksheetRESOURCE: Freebie: Create a years worth of Content in MinutesLEAVE A MESSAGE: Click HereBUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 12:19 EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 519 – GIVING YOURSELF GRACE WHEN EVERYTHING’S A LOT EPISODE 510 – BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH EPISODE 470 – FINDING YOUR BUSINESS SUPER POWER EPISODE 420 – HOW TO CREATE A MARKETING ACTIVITY PLAN EPISODE 370 – HOW TO PERFECT YOUR WEBSITE HOMEPAGE EPISODE 320 – CHECK YOUR MEAN GIRL AT THE DOOR EPISODE 270 – BUSINESS TOOLS & APPS I’M USING IN 2020 EPISODE 220 – BUILDING YOUR BRAND STORY EPISODE 170 – STUCK IN A HOLDING PATTERN? EPISODE 120 – DISCLOSURES: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE FTC FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative
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    21 分