Balancing Entrepreneurship with Hobbies: Lessons from Gardening and Decorating

In this episode of N My Business, host Dr. Tiff discusses the importance of having hobbies outside of entrepreneurship to maintain mental health and creativity. She shares her personal experiences with gardening and decorating, explaining how these activities provide instant gratification, activate divergent thinking, and offer lessons that translate to business. Dr. Tiff highlights the therapeutic benefits of hobbies and encourages listeners to find their own outlets to help balance the demands of running a business.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:15 The Importance of Hobbies for Entrepreneurs

02:50 The Benefits of Having a Hobby

05:58 Gardening Journey

10:41 Lessons from Gardening

14:36 Decorating Passion

19:36 Lessons from Decorating

21:26 Connecting Hobbies to Business

22:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

24:18 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode of N My Business,' Dr. Tiff talks about the importance of finding your 'why' in entrepreneurship. She shares her personal journey into the printing industry and why she chose to buy into a franchise instead of starting from scratch. Dr. Tiff discusses how her background in UX design complements her work in printing, emphasizing the role of printing as a crucial touchpoint in user experience. She also addresses common misconceptions about the printing industry and highlights the evolving nature of business services. This episode encourages entrepreneurs to reflect on their own motivations and leverage their unique skills to succeed.

In this episode of 'In My Business,' Dr. Tiffany Allen Smith discusses the often-overlooked aspect of leadership: loneliness. Drawing from her own experiences, she talks about the isolation that comes with climbing the corporate ladder and becoming an entrepreneur. She highlights the importance of building genuine connections and maintaining relationships while balancing the demands of leadership. Dr. Tiffany offers actionable advice on creating a supportive inner circle and stresses the significance of preserving one's identity outside of the business. Tune in for an honest conversation about the emotional challenges of leadership and entrepreneurship.

00:00 Reaching the Top: The Loneliness of Leadership

01:26 Welcome to 'In My Business'

02:39 A Personal Story of Leadership Transition

07:17 The Entrepreneurial Drive and Sacrifices

11:55 Balancing Work and Relationships

20:53 Building Genuine Connections

23:18 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

This podcast addresses the emotional impact of receiving negative customer reviews and offers practical advice on how to manage these feelings. The key message is to take a 24-hour pause, reflect on the feedback, own any truths, and respond briefly, kindly, and accountably. The script emphasizes that one negative comment does not negate the positive experiences created for other customers and encourages business owners to move forward constructively.

00:00 Introduction: The Anxiety of Receiving Reviews

00:35 Validating Your Feelings

01:03 Handling Negative Reviews

01:20 Taking Time to Reflect

01:34 Responding with Accountability

01:45 Acceptance and Moving Forward

Episode Title: Using AI to Transform Your Marketing Strategy

Host: Dr. Tiffany Allen Smith

Episode Summary: In this episode of "In My Business," Dr. Tiffany Allen Smith shares how entrepreneurs can leverage AI tools to deepen customer insights and expand their marketing reach—without becoming full-time content creators. She breaks down the new realities of the customer journey, the importance of touchpoints, and how to use AI prompts to craft a compelling business narrative and content strategy.

Key Topics Covered:

The shift from 7 to 28+ customer touchpoints in modern marketing

Why social media is a major part of your marketing mix (even if you don’t love it)

Insights from LinkedIn’s B2B marketing research: what content performs best

The difference between engaging new vs. existing customers

Overcoming the overwhelm of content creation as a busy entrepreneur

Action Steps & AI Prompts:

Listen to Episodes 1 & 2: Understand your "why" and your customer personas.

Use These AI Prompts:

“I want my business to be and . I want customers to be undeniably clear about . I want to attract my target customer who . I also want to attract _. Ask me 10 questions to clarify my business’s unique story and how it can help me grow.”

After answering, prompt: “Based on what you now know about me and my business, help me shape these responses into a narrative that powers my marketing and how I present my business to my target customers.”

For content: “Create a content series that shares my story in bite-size, high-impact posts for my business social media accounts. Ensure the posts are refreshing, have strong storytelling components, and some have a slightly humorous tone.”

For existing audiences: “Create a content series that is memorable, relatable, and has crystal clear messages.”

Challenge: Block off a full day (or two half-days) to create and schedule content based on the AI-generated ideas.

Resources & Links:

Connect with Dr. Tiffany Allen Smith on Meta and Instagram: @DrTiffsCommunity

Subscribe to the Substack for articles and written prompts: drtiffscommunity.com

LinkedIn B2B Marketing Research (referenced in episode)

Calls to Action:

Become a show sponsor: Visit drtiffscommunity.com and click the sponsor button.

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Stay tuned for more actionable business insights in upcoming episodes.

Quote of the Episode: “We’ve only just scratched the surface of marketing your business on social media and managing those touchpoints. But this is the foundation and this is where we start.”

Next Steps:

Try the AI prompts and reflect on your answers.

Create your content series and share your progress with Dr. Tiffany.

Subscribe and follow for more tips on thinking differently in business.

Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Allen Smith explores the concept of coopetition, where competing businesses collaborate for mutual benefit. Contrary to the traditional view of competition as a battle, she highlights how strategic partnerships can fill gaps, reduce stress, and improve quality of life for business owners. Dr. Smith shares personal stories, practical steps for initiating collaborations, and insights into when coopetition works and when it doesn't. She also dispels common fears about client poaching and process copying, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and quality. The episode serves as a guide for entrepreneurs looking to grow their business through collaboration rather than competition.

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