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The Resilience Factor with Jessica Rasdall

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

The person behind the business. There’s nothing like unpacking the finer details of someone’s story. I see the threads of details that aren’t common to the naked eye. With Jess’ story, she shares her personal journey of facing a fatal car accident at a young age and the impact it had on her life. Instead of letting the tragedy consume her, Jess found the strength to turn her pain into purpose and use her experience to help others. But that’s not where the story ends. In fact, her journey is unfolding in spectacular ways and she shares with us how she started in public speaking business and why she blew up a very successful business model to align with her values and goals.

Episode Timestamps

00:05:30 - Jess's Journey and Personal Growth
00:10:00 - Pivotal Moment: Fatal Car Accident
00:15:00 - Making a Decision to Share Her Story
00:20:00 - Transitioning to Prison and Finding Purpose
00:25:00 - Impact of Incarceration on Personal Growth
00:30:00 - Starting a Business Post-Prison
00:35:00 - Building a Business Online
00:40:00 - Transitioning from One-on-One to Group Coaching
00:45:00 - Identifying Blind Spots and Customized Impact

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Named one of the top small business experts to watch in 2018 and the founder of one of the top websites for solopreneurs in 2020, Jessica Rasdall is helping small business owners scale their impact and income through tried-and-tested communication strategies.

As a Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, host of The Speak to Scale Podcast, Jessica partners with business owners and leaders to scale their business (and impact) from the stage.

Jessica has shared her story of turning her “mess into a message” for over seventeen years and has been featured on major international media outlets such as ABC's 20/20, Katie Couric, The Guardian, MTV, Netflix, and many more.

Today, Jessica is fiercely dedicated to helping small business owners craft presentations and speaking strategies that connect with their audience and scale their business from the stage.

When she’s not handcrafting presentations for industry experts, she’s homeschooling her children in sunny Florida.

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Normally: $49 - Free for your audience at: howtostartspeaking.com/roadmap

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The Power of Authenticity: A Story of Healing and Entrepreneurship with Gabrielle Hayes

Ashley Shuler — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Honesty and intentionality are two key components that lead to empowerment, as demonstrated by Gabrielle Haye’s story. In this episode, Gabrielle shares her journey of transitioning from a product management consultant to launching a career empowerment firm.

Gabrielle's insights on finding one's authentic voice, leveraging feedback, and staying true to oneself while pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors serve as valuable lessons for listeners. The episode underscores the significance of self-awareness, resilience, and building a supportive community in achieving personal and professional growth.

Throughout our conversation, we'll uncover Gabrielle's approach to creating a work-life rhythm, her strategies for managing visibility as an introvert, and the power of a supportive personal board of directors.

Episode Timestamps

06:10 Passion for product management led to career change.

07:43 Product manager's journey: serendipity, mentors, self-discovery.

13:20 Prioritize customers, challenge in revenue-driven companies.

20:03 Customer feedback drives business strategy, changes perspective.

21:12 Develop your "why," take risks, analyze data.

25:47 Simplified business approach with help from others.

36:16 Evaluate customer journey, ease of interaction, supporting.

43:09 Introverted in big crowds, but passionate speaker.

45:27 Discussing personal growth, healing, and finding purpose.

50:49 Honesty with self, building from scratch, rhythm.

53:45 Valuing multifaceted roles and finding empowerment.

55:48 Value and criteria in forming partnerships.

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From Legos to Legacy with Marquis Murray

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, you will learn from my favorite Business Process Consultant Marquis Murray as we discuss navigating business growth from his early days owning a recording studio to building systems with Think Ditto. Listen in as Marquis reflects on his fascinating path from a childhood passion for Lego and model planes to his present-day expertise in systems and organization. This conversation isn't just about the nuts and bolts of business building; it's an intimate look into how personal interests can lay the foundation for professional pursuits. Marquis candidly discusses the growing pains of leadership, the invaluable lessons learned about team capacity, and the strategic pivots that redefine a company's trajectory. Discover how aligning team workflows and combating workplace burnout can catalyze a business's evolution, and how a chance encounter at a mastermind event can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Building Systems From Scratch

(15:50) - Evolution of Business Systems and Processes

(21:47) - Building a Mentorship Network

(29:45) - Leadership Growth and Learning Pain Points

(40:31) - Entrepreneurial Growth and Visionary Strategy

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Marquis is a Business Process Consultant on a mission to eliminate team burnout and to empower teams so they can focus on the work without the issue of not knowing where or how the work is happening. With over 15 years of experience in various roles, including Digital Marketing Manager, Founder & CEO, and VP of Efficiency, Marquis has gained extensive expertise in improving processes and driving revenue growth. More recently, he started a consultancy firm which he successfully scaled and sold to a competitor within two years after launching.

In addition to helping clients optimize their processes and technology, Marquis is also an accomplished speaker and host of a popular podcast, "In Systems We Trust." He also speaks at in-person conferences, virtual webinars and his own YouTube Channel, where he shares process improvement methodologies and how to get the most out of software applications. Later this year, Marquis will be releasing his book, Process Over Perfect, which will focus on the 4D Process Improvement Framework he developed to help companies improve how they work within their teams and feature case studies from real clients.

When he's not working, Marquis enjoys reading, photography, kayaking, playing bass, and spending time with his family and dog, Taco.

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Krista Miller's Journey to Summit in a Box

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

How does Software Engineer build a business centered on virtual summits? Krista Miller takes us on a journey from her early days as a website developer to building successful and impactful virtual summits.

Explore how Krista's faith has impacted her entrepreneurial journey, as she reflects on how God has shaped her trajectory of her business.

Discover the humble beginnings of Summit in a Box as Krista recounts her experience hosting a virtual summit to grow her development business, which unexpectedly led to demand for her expertise in teaching others.

Krista shows us that building from scratch is not just about following a set formula, but about being willing to adapt, learn, and grow along the way.

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At Summit in a Box®, Krista helps you replace slow-growth and costly marketing strategies with a high-converting virtual summit that will multiply your revenue and lead to your biggest course, membership, or group program launch yet.

Her method incorporates highly-targeted positioning and feel-good, engagement based strategies that lead to higher than average conversion rates, true connections, and making a difference through your summit in a way that creates ongoing benefits for months after the event wraps up.

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We Are Family - Digital Operations Edition

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this digital-first world, we are seeing a shift in the way we are approaching everyday work. From AI to Automation, the focus is on adopting a mindset for agility and the increasing reliance on technological advancements to streamline project execution. The motivating catalyst behind these technological advancements is efficiency

This is the central theme of many teams and organizations. How can we become more efficient?

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Next-Gen digital PM, covering organizational awareness, data acumen, and the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, developing efficient workflows, and key elements of building digital operations for your organization.

Future of Work & Project Management

[00:02:00] Discussion on the evolving work environment and the role of project managers.
[00:03:00] Overview of a Harvard Business Review article on the future of work for project managers.

Next Generation Skills

[00:09:00] Skills for the next generation of project management.
[00:10:00] Discussion on organizational awareness, data acumen, and cross-functional collaboration.

Team Operations

[00:15:00] Transition into team operations and the importance of building better workflows.
[00:17:00] Re-evaluating team operations and the concept of "blowing things up."

Self Awareness & Team Dynamics

[00:18:00] The value of self-awareness and understanding team dynamics for effective operations.

Workflow Refinement

[00:24:00] Strategies for inventorying and refining workflows across the organization.

App and Tool Evaluation

[00:27:00] Evaluating current tools and apps, considering replacements or new adoptions.

Collaboration Plan

[00:29:00] Introduction to creating a team agreement or collaboration plan to enhance teamwork.

Action Items & Wrap-Up

[00:33:00] Summary of action items and the importance of piloting projects.

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Are you willing to RISK it all?

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Are you ready to risk it all? This is the question that I love to ask everyone! Every project is risky. That’s the nature of the game. You will always be uncertain about the outcomes, tasks, budget, and how it’s all going to get done.

But the real question is, how do you plan for project risk? In today’s episode, we will follow Casey Nicole Jackson as she navigates identifying and managing risks.

Whether you know nothing about risk management or think you don’t need it at all, this episode is necessary for your project success.

Episode Timestamps

[00:00:00] - Introduction to Risk Management
Welcome and overview of the Built From Scratch series.
The significance of risk management in project leadership.
[00:05:00] - Exploring the State of Work 2023 Report
Insights from Slack's State of Work 2023 report.
The impact of a digital-first work environment on project management.
[00:10:00] - Flexibility and Trust in Work Environments
The role of flexibility in fostering a productive work environment.
Trust as the core of healthy team dynamics.
[00:15:00] - Team Agreements and Productive Collaboration
The importance of team agreements in ensuring effective collaboration.
Strategies for managing work schedules and locations purposefully.
[00:20:00] - Tech Stack Integration and Efficient Workflows
The significance of integrating tools for streamlined workflows.
Examples of siloed tools and recommendations for centralization.
[00:25:00] - Case Study on Risk Management: The Journey of Casey
Introduction to Casey's project and its challenges.
Delving into risk identification and mitigation strategies.
[00:30:00] - Ongoing Risk Management Process
The continuous nature of risk management throughout project stages.
Practical steps for identifying, evaluating, and managing risks.
[00:35:00] - Leveraging Tools for Risk Management
Recommendations for using Miro, ClickUp, Asana, and Coda in risk management.
The collaborative approach to risk management as a team effort.

Links & Resources:

Slack's State of Work Report 2023: https://slack.com/blog/news/state-of-work-2023

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The Mean Green

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

We gotta talk about the MONEY!

A budget can make or break your project. We do not have enough conversations on creating and developing a budget strategy for projects and programs.

In this episode, we discuss the critical role of budgeting in project management, insights from the Slack report on productivity and the potential of AI and automation, and continue with our episodic case study involving Casey, a digital project manager, and the challenges of managing budgets for app development.

Episode Timestamps

[00:05:00 - 00:10:00] The Slack Report & Productivity Insights

Discussion on "The State of Work" report from Slack, focusing on productivity challenges and the untapped potential of AI and automation.

[00:10:00 - 00:15:00] The Importance of Mindset in Productivity

Ashley dives deeper into how a mindset shift towards intentional use of technology can enhance work efficiency.

[00:15:00 - 00:20:00] Exploring AI and Automation

An exploration of how AI and automation are reshaping the landscape of project management and operational efficiency.

[00:20:00 - 00:25:00] Case Study Introduction: Budgeting for Success

Introduction to Casey's case study, focusing on the importance of budgeting and resource allocation in project management.

[00:25:00 - 00:30:00] Budget Strategy and Resource Management

Learn effective budget management strategies and the significance of having a contingency plan.

[00:30:00 - 00:35:00] Internal and External Failure Costs

Discussion on managing internal and external failure costs and their impact on the project's budget and success.

[00:35:00 - 00:40:00] Quality Management in Project Execution

The role of quality management in ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed standards.

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Slack's State of Work Report 2023: https://slack.com/blog/news/state-of-work-2023

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It All Starts With The Foundation

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

If you don’t have the right foundation, nothing that you build will last. For most project leaders, we’ve experienced the pain, confusion, and outright frustration of being dropped into a middle of a project with no documentation, wondering what is going on.

Perhaps, you’ve been handed a project with barely any direction or scope.

This is why the start of a project is just as important as how it is completed.

In this episode, we dive into Slack’s 2023 State of Work Report. Why? Because the world has been turned upside down and the way we work and communicate is drastically different before 2020 vs. now.

Plus, I've got a case study that's all about initiating state-wide change with a mobile app aimed at serving underserved communities. Whether you're a project leader, a team member, or just curious about efficient project execution, this episode packs insights, laughs, and some real talk on navigating the digital era of teamwork and productivity.

Episode Timestamps

[00:02:00] Launching the 'Built From Scratch' Season: Unveiling what it means to build projects from scratch, setting the stage for a season filled with insights and case studies.
[00:05:00] The Future of Work and Productivity Tools: Discussing the dramatic shift in work culture and how tools like Slack facilitate better communication and project management.
[00:10:00] Executive vs. Non-Executive Perspectives on Productivity: Delving into differing views on productivity and work efficiency between management levels.
[00:15:00] The Power of Automation and AI in Project Management: Highlighting the untapped potential of automation and AI in enhancing project efficiency.
[00:24:00] Case Study – Casey Nicole Jackson's Challenge: A deep dive into a case study involving a state-wide initiative to design a mobile app for underserved populations, highlighting the importance of requirements, scope, and stakeholder engagement.
[00:34:00] Building a Requirements Template: Guidance on crafting a comprehensive requirements template for successful project outcomes.
[00:41:00] Concluding with Project Management Best Practices: Summarizing key strategies for project vision, preventing scope creep, and organizing for success.

Links & Resources:

Slack's State of Work Report 2023: https://slack.com/blog/news/state-of-work-2023

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What is your Built From Scratch Moment?

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:45:00 -0400

Welcome to the explainer episode of Season 7 - Built From Scratch.

If you are like me, you have a favorite home-cooked meal, perhaps it’s apple pie or homemade biscuits.

I know when I take a first bite of that apple pie, it makes me wanna scream!

And I always say this, “What did you put in this pie?”

The response is always, “A little this and a little that.”

Similar to your favorite home-cooked meal, this podcast season explores the intricate process of starting projects, programs, and initiatives from scratch.

This episode provides an introspective look at defining the concept of building from scratch, emphasizing its significance in both personal and professional growth.

Episode Timestamps:

[00:01:00] Explanation of the explainer episode format and season preview
[00:03:00] Discussion on project management, operations, and the importance of structure and systems
[00:05:00] Overview of what to expect this season: solo episodes, case studies, and interviews
[00:08:00] Interviews with people who have built from scratch and those rebuilding from the ground up
[00:09:00] Introduction to the concept of the project economy
[00:12:00] Discussion on the shift towards project-based problem solving in organizations
[00:14:00] The impact of remote and hybrid work on project management
[00:16:00] The role of the next-gen project manager: leadership, strategy, and execution
[00:19:00] Definitions and personal anecdotes related to building from scratch
[00:28:00] Insights from studying Ezra and Nehemiah on vision, commitment, and faith
[00:33:00] The importance of patience and sustainability in building from scratch
[00:37:00] Closing remarks and invitation to follow the season

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Slack's State of Work Report 2023: https://slack.com/blog/news/state-of-work-2023

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The True Cost of Communication

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

All this talk about communication might have you thinking– what is the true cost of poor communication?

If you’ve got that question in your head, you’re in the right place! This episode is largely my rant on how to spot and improve poor communication.

We’ve got some hard statistics on the almost unimaginable expense to productivity and profitability that poor communication causes. Once I paint that picture for you I won’t leave you hanging– I’ve got a ton of approaches and exercises that you can implement to start improving your communication today!

In this episode, we break down…

What constitutes poor communication and why it exists
How ineffective communication accounted for over $1.2 Trillion in annual losses among businesses in 2022
The specific elements that make up the culture of communication in your organization and teams
Strategies you can use to develop better communication amongst your team
The differences between internal and external communication and how to improve each

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

“Leaders estimate teams lose the equivalent of an entire workday– 7.47 hours each week– to poor communication. Approximately $12,506 per employee.”
“You want to begin to understand as individuals, how should we communicate? This goes to knowing yourself as well as the other person.”
“We have tools that will help us become efficient. Will you let technology help you?”
“You want to be vocal, you want to discuss with one another. How are we going to communicate? How will we collaborate, what tools will we use– what is our process?”
“Where do I stand in terms of how I communicate? What could be better? What could improve? What’s going well? Evaluate what’s working and what’s not.”

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The Secret Behind Client Communication

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Alright entrepreneurs! Well, not just entrepreneurs, but for anyone that works with clients on a daily basis, this one’s for you!

Today we’re joined again by Qwantel Mosley, a great friend of mine who left her job to become an online business manager. For those of you thinking of going out on your own to coach, consult, freelance or anything else having to do with clients– Qwantel is your girl to help answer those inevitable first-timer questions.

So sit back and take notes as I guide us through Qwantel’s journey to becoming a successful and efficient business owner. There's a ton to learn and apply directly to your own business in this one!

In this episode, we break down…

Managing client relationships in a way that's healthy for all parties involved
How to specialize, grow your business, and provide enough value with hard ROI to justify a higher retainer
The importance of having contracts in place when managing multiple projects
How to handle a situation where things DON'T go as planned within client work, and how bad communication is often at the root of the problem
Knowing when to walk away from a project that just isn't the right fit, and how to do so professionally

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

"You're on retainer; you don't want to get comfortable. It's like if you're in a relationship and stop going on dates. If you let it go stale, it will."
"It's important that you know when to walk away, and understand that every project is not the best project. You have to be careful with getting caught in your feelings."
"Communication is so huge in just the discovery call itself. When you start asking these deep questions and they answer them in ways that give you 'uh-oh' feelings; pay attention to your internal understanding."
"There could be a thousand things, but what is the thing you feel is hindering your funds from coming through when it comes to your actual marketing? So, that's the first thing I ask whenever I ask someone to prioritize.”
"If the things that you present to me within your goals tell me that you have no time to dissect all the ideas that are within your head, we probably should not be on retainer."

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It's a Team Thing: Can You Hear Me Now? ft. Juan Alvarado

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Who’s still working from home? The world was forever changed when COVID forced us all out of the office and into the home office. But every company, team and manager is different when it comes to ongoing work-from-home policy.

For today’s show, I invited Juan Alvarado back on the podcast to discuss what’s really driving the decisions around working from home. We get into all the details about how work from home is working, the considerations of managers and employees, and much more.

In this episode, we break down…

What Juan has seen in the day and age of “return to the office, or not?”
How remote teams are built and managed
The root causes behind the “quiet quitting” trend
How to truly get to know your staff and team members
Creating and maintaining a true bond with you team remotely

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

“Staff will go to work for a paycheck because it pays their bills, but they’ll stay because of the relationships that they have there.”
“It’s OK to mess up. We need to make sure that we have the right people around you so that if you’re stuck, you feel comfortable enough to ask for assistance.”
“Less than a third of people say that in the last 6 months they have been recognized, and for a majority of those people that have been recognized; it’s been from a co-worker”
“In a world today where a lot of people get offended for every little thing, people are really careful about what they say. Sometimes when you’re too careful you’re going to screw up your message. Just come out and say what you need and what you want, but do it professionally.”
“Connect with remote workers I would say 2-3 times a week, one of those times being about anything but work.”

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Organizing All The Things

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Knowledge is power! But your knowledge is only as powerful as it is accessible and appropriately distributed throughout an organization. Thankfully, in this episode we are tackling the topic of knowledge management from top to bottom!

You may or may not have heard of knowledge management before, but as a concept, it’s been around for quite a while! We explore some of the more well-known and proven definitions of it and talk about the reality of how to manage knowledge within your teams and life.

This is a hefty one to cover, so notetaking is strongly encouraged! Don’t be shy– break out those notepads and journals and follow me as we dive into this transformational topic.

In this episode, we break down…

What is knowledge management? We explore and evaluate different definitions from key industry players.
How does knowledge management work? What does it do?
The three types of knowledge– explicit, tacit, and implicit– and how to manage them each differently.
The foundational components of making a knowledge management database.
What a knowledge base is and how to create your own.

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

“How can we make sure that we’re utilizing past projects, initiatives and programs in such a way that we can really look at the progression of it, take from the different components of it, build upon, learn from it, and create something fantastic?”
“Knowledge management is about getting the right knowledge to the right person at the right time.”
“People need information; it needs to be in a place in space where people can act on it and make decisions, get the work done, get back to clients, help other team members and people in their communities.”
“This is not about replicating a particular person’s swag and how they’re able to go about doing this– there’s no way that you can duplicate that. But, if we’re talking about knowing just the right words to use within copy to attract and engage your audience, that is tacit knowledge.”
“A knowledge base improves communication because you’re not trying to remember what needs to be said or recall information.”

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I Hate Meetings

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Let me paint this picture for you– it’s 9 AM Monday morning, and you’re scrambling to pull your calendar up to join the team's meeting to prep for the executive meeting where you’ll prepare for that big client meeting coming up next week. What fun!

Most people don’t love meetings they feel are unnecessary. There’s a variety of reasons why your teammates may feel like that, and we’re going to break them down in this episode.

The more efficient you can make your meetings by planning, executing, and including the right people, the more your team will thank you for valuing their time inside and outside of the meeting itself!

In this episode, we break down…

What is a meeting to begin with? What differentiates meetings from regular conversations or interactions?
The specific reasons why people hate meetings, so that we can understand and hopefully constructively change them.
The different types of meetings that there are, how long they typically take, and what’s typically covered in each.
How to effectively organize and execute meetings so that people feel their time is valued and the meeting itself was successful and productive.
The ways that you can actually hold meetings, whether it be remote or in person.

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

“Video conferences increase productivity by 89%.”
“The top 5 reasons why people hate meetings:

1. There’s no focus

2. There’s too many people in the meeting

3. People are arriving late or leaving early

4. There are no action items or next steps

5. There are no notes being taken”

“Who is facilitating the meeting? You want to make sure that there is a time limit for each topic, so that you’re not running over, people are not getting bored, and you have the right people speaking at the right time.”
“You want to leave room for creativity and questions. I think it’s really important that you leave room for people to create solutions, and also think outside the box and ask questions. How are you actually going to create an environment that facilitates creativity and questions?”
“Reaching consensus doesn’t mean that everybody likes the decision. You may say at the beginning of the meeting, ‘Hey, we need to make a decision on these three things.’ That’s just getting people ready and setting their expectations.”

Resources Mentioned:

Slack

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Do You Have the Master Plan?

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Now that we’ve laid out some of the important pillars behind communication throughout the earlier episodes of this series– let’s get down to business! How does one actually apply these learnings to create a communications plan?

You might think creating guidelines for the way your organization and its components communicate is overkill, or may even make things awkward or inefficient. Rather than forcing unrealistic guidelines and processes on your team, to create a proper communications plan is to consider the most efficient and therefore comfortable ways of getting information to the right places at the right times.

Framed that way, it’s actually about eliminating that awkwardness and inefficiency before it arises, and adapting between what works and does not work overtime! Now you might ask yourself, “how does one go about doing that?”

In this episode, we break down…

What is a communications plan? What’s included in it and why is it important?
Why does my team need a communications plan? Can’t we just figure it out as we get to know each other and form a workflow? (Spoiler alert: Bad idea!)
The importance of selecting communications channels and how to set specific guidelines for each.
What are the benefits? What will the return on investment be from my time spent creating this plan?
How does one build a communications plan? How do you craft guidelines that are easily followable for team members and relevant stakeholders?

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

“Your communications plan should really be your one-stop shop for your project communication strategy. What communication channels should we use, and how should we use these channels?”
“This is definitely not a PR Strategy. This is not about social media, identifying your target audience, or key messages. This is where we are documenting guidance on how we communicate with the project team on certain details and project status updates to stakeholders like our clients, customers, and contractors.”
“This is about communicating the right information, to the right stakeholders, at the right time. Not everyone has to be notified of all the details. So you have to decide, depending on the scenario, who needs to be on the conference call and who doesn’t.”
“All of this has three central components: the people, the process and the technology.”
“Even if you’re a new team and you’re just getting to know each other– I think just putting out the do’s and dont’s of communication is great. This is a perfect opportunity because you’re just learning about each other.”

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How a Culture of Silence Eats Away at Your Company

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How to Fight With Grace

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0400

I wanted to cover a subject that I feel is a bit underrepresented, especially in the dynamic of a professional setting– and that is the subject of conflict!

There’s an art to fighting, and I’m not referring to Martial Arts when I say that. I’m talking about the art of arguing with grace when conflict does arise. Even when conflict makes us uncomfortable (as it should!), there may be valuable information and resolution that we leave on the table when we don’t know how to argue with grace.

In no way am I advocating for arguing, any behavior that crosses boundaries or hurts people. Conflict is a natural part of life, and in this episode I work on outlining the healthiest practices and approaches to making it far more constructive than it is destructive.

In this episode, we break down…

Why Organizational Silence is one of the biggest threats to the workplace and how it functions.
What the Harvard Business Review has to say about relationships and how silence is one of the leading indicators of a serious rift.
How to speak up in a way that promotes innovation and growth, without being disrespectful of others.
How to remain humble in conflict to avoid getting triggered and turning the conflict towards the more unproductive side of things.
Specific steps to take that will improve the healthiness of the conflicts that do arise in your life.

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

“I love the aspect of having impassioned opinions about things because what it does is it sparks more curiosity, more thoughts, and more ideas, which can be turned into action.”
“Now more than ever, people’ve got a boldness. Because we’ve been stripped of some of the distractions and some of the structure in how we’re working.”
“If you’re one of those leaders of a project, it’s so very important that the vision is clear. I say this often– but I feel there’s wasted time when we’re not clear on what we’re building.”
“No yelling or raising of voices. That doesn’t really help anybody. As a leader, you want to make sure everyone has a cool head.”
“I believe in whiteboarding the conflict. Write out what the issue is, and what the scenario is. That addresses what the problem or issue is rather than blaming the person.”

Resources Mentioned:

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The Sprint with #AskAsh: https://me.volley.app/askash

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/wealthredistributionproject

Workplace Communications & DEI with Jesse Ross

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0400

When it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI, I feel that there’s often a more nuanced conversation to be had. So to create that conversation, I invited Jesse Ross on the show!

Jesse is a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, executive coach, and international speaker who has delivered over 400 speaking engagements at colleges, conferences, corporate and nonprofit companies, with a large number of Fortune 500 companies.

We dig right into Jesse’s work and the specific strategies that he’s used to help create real DEI momentum. You’ll hear about his story, and how he’s working in real time to change the way we think about DEI.

In this episode, we break down…

What actually builds Diversity, Equity and Inclusion! Less performative actions and theorizing, and more of the reality of what really works.
How to understand yourself so that you can better get to know and understand others.
The importance of communication in promoting and enabling DEI.
A fuller, more inclusive definition of what DEI really means and what it covers beyond the most frequently discussed aspects of it.
How to appropriately understand and handle conflict regarding DEI.

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

“Are you answering the question that nobody’s asking? If I’m answering the question that nobody’s asking, that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing– but maybe I should focus on what people are asking first.”
“The systemic outcome can’t pre-determine success based on numbers. We can’t say because I have five of these and six of these and seven of those, now we get equity. It just doesn’t work out like that.”
“It comes through spending time, having exposure to people that are different from us, building that vocabulary, doing the trainings and experiencing things together.”
“People don’t actually realize how much time it takes to build that trust. We hear companies say ‘This is a safe space’ and I always tell people, ‘just because you say it’s a safe space, it doesn’t make it safe.’”
“I do think it’s best when it comes from the top, but I do think there’s some spaces where it doesn’t have to, or it doesn’t have to start there.”

Resources Mentioned:

More From Jesse Ross

Get Involved in Jesse’s Work:

Follow me

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Learn more

www.2518NorthSecondStreet.com

www.wealthredistributionproject.com

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Living In An Async World

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0400

What is an async world? In this episode, we breakdown asynchronous communication and how to make it work for you and your team!

Asynchronous communication has been around in some degree for quite a while, but our circumstances with the pandemic and remote work have drastically increased the amount of async communication that we have in our teams on a day to day basis.

Since none of us were handed a playbook on how to communicate in this new world, I decided to share some of the practices that have been helping me navigate communication with my team. These are the actions that I take to balance between the necessary asynchronous communication I have on a day-to-day basis as well as the more traditionally present communication that we’re all familiar with.

In this episode, I break down…

How to create a communication plan– taking into consideration people, the process, and technology
Different tools to help successfully execute that communication plan. Hint: we’re going to go DEEP on Slack and why it’s so great for this!
The benefits of asynchronous communication, including but not limited to the flexibility, as well as the increased honesty that async communication usually creates
How to communicate your preferred communication style! They won’t know if you don’t tell them!

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

“One person is providing information. There’s a lag of time before a recipient takes that information and provides a response.”
“Asynchronous communication allows us to filter out the communication that is urgent, filter out the communication that doesn’t require an immediate response, and it allows for team members to collaborate effectively.”
“You’re not hiding! With asynchronous communication and the way that we’re working now, there’s no hiding in silos with your communication. It’s for everyone to see.”
“Not all communication channels are made equal. Communication as we know is a necessary skill, and something that constantly needs to be worked on.”
“What we’ve been experiencing in these past two and a half years is, ‘How do I properly communicate my ideas, my thoughts, actions items, my vision– how do I communicate that in such a way where my team members understand what I’m saying.’”

Resources Mentioned:

Slack

Loom

Blue Jeans

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The Communication Tune-Up

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the season of communication breakdown! After a brief hiatus and period of reflection where I consumed different information from expert podcasters and business professionals, had open conversations with podcast producers, and prayed for creative inspiration, I had an epiphany that led to the theme of this season.

Communication is the lifeblood of your organization, and needless to say, it’s been completely upended by the pandemic with the advent of remote work. Managers were faced with the task of restructuring their teams and workflows to satisfy new needs in a changing work environment.

But since not every person, team, and organization has adapted in the same way, in this episode we delve into the details of the top of mind actions you can take to preserve and improve upon communication at work.

By now you’re asking “Great Ash, how can I become a better communicator and leader of communication at work?”

In this episode, I break down…

Communication 101: A crash course in how communication worked before the pandemic vs. now
How we go about managing, organizing, creating, and executing our work
Living in an asynchronous world, how to balance asynchronous vs synchronous communication and what they both mean
How to vision board and execute what the communication workflow looks like for your team on a day-to-day basis
The way to use communication tools, determining which are best for which application, and how to set and maintain effective boundaries

Key Quotes & Conclusions…

“We go from the in-person experience to the remote experience, and for some that shift was easier, for others it was very difficult. So now we have to think of people, process and technology in a different way.”
“Asynchronous communication means I don’t have to respond to a message right away… Asynchronous communication allows for space in between the sender and the receiver.”
“What is time sensitive information? Not all communication is urgent, and not all communication needs to be acted upon. You must decide what constitutes that urgent or time sensitive communication.”
“It may be that not everyone needs to know particular information at the time that it’s being communicated or relayed. The decision that needs to be made; you need some strategists involved before you get the operations and the implementers in.”
“Going from synchronous communication in person– hopping in Ubers, flying in person to meetings– we went from that to literally shutting that down, and going straight remote. So we had to figure out how we were going to structure communication.”

Resources Mentioned:

The Nicky & Moose Podcast

Your Podcast Mentor Show with Jonathan Jones

Get Paid With Podcasting by Jonathan Jones

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The Spring with #AskAsh: https://me.volley.app/askash

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5 Strategies for Improving Team Performance

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0400

As we wind down the Power of Team season, this episode focuses on Ashley's 5 core areas of team development:

Sharing the Vision
Creating a Team Values Statement
Team Agreement
Personal and Professional Development
Team "Work" Process

With the future of work evolving and new emerging technologies, finding innovative ways to improve team culture and performance is essential to growing your brand and business.

If this episode has inspired you to implement a new strategy with your team, let us know your biggest takeaway on social media by tagging us @ashleyshuler_ on Instagram. Learn more about the host on ashleyshuler.com.

It's All or Nothing with The Digital Jane

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:30:00 -0400

In this episode, meet The Digital Jane. An all-star cast of business execution strategists that are dedicated to serving their client's most pressing problems through streamlining their business operations to project launches and everything in between. The words on this page don’t begin to describe the level of brilliance of these wonderful women. The Digital Jane brings grace, style, professionalism, and a measure of excellence that is unmatched.

Our conversation uncovers:

The Digital Jane experience
The mission that drives their success
Unlocking TDJ’s keys to cultivating team communication
…and so much more

This Didn't Happen Overnight ft. Jordan Gill and Team Systems Saved Me

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:30:00 -0400

It’s not a game with Systems Saved Me, led by the force, Jordan Gill. Team Systems Saved Me is disrupting the online business industry with a new business model called: VIP Days. Through their signature group coaching program and biannual virtual conference, attendees and DID students are shattering the norm in business by creating a life that brings them joy, peace, and recurring revenue! So what’s behind the success of the Systems Saved Me business and brand?

In this episode with Team Systems Saved Me, we unpack the origin story of Jordan and her brilliant team members. how Systems Saved Me went from a 1 person shop to hiring double in almost 2 years, the keys to cultivating team growth, and so much more!

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Systems Saved Me

Website: https://systemssavedme.com/

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Building From the Ground Up ft. Team ProcessDriven

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 25 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

In today’s episode, we are getting a behind-the-scenes look at Layla Pomper & the ProcessDriven team. This is an incredible team that is changing the game in terms of how we as business owners and leaders rethink processes in our business. We discuss what’s trapped in our brain (processes) and how to release it, the origin story and mission behind ProcessDriven, how ProcessDriven leverages ClickUp to grow their business model and help 1,000s of people streamline their business operations.

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Website: https://processdriven.co/

Defining Your Leadership Journey With Krystal Clark

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 18 May 2022 08:30:00 -0400

This is the conversation, you didn’t know you needed to have. Krystal Clark, Higher Education Professional, and Leadership Programs Consultant goes DEEP into how to create meaningful performance conversations, why PERFECTION amongst a team is suspect, managing conflict, why transparency during the hiring process matters, and the importance of leaders having coaches.

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Finding the Right Fit (Hiring 101)

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 11 May 2022 08:30:00 -0400

Are you ready to make your first hire, but don’t know where to start?

Have you identified what “WHAT” you need so you can make a sound hiring decision?

Get ready to dive into an epic conversation with Casey Handy-Smith and Qwantel Latay of C. Handy Law on the best practices in hiring, how to create synergy with your new hire, legal implications of employees vs. contractors, the importance of systems and processes in your business, and so much more!!!

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Leading Teams, Leading People with Aisha Thomas

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 04 May 2022 08:15:00 -0400

Do you feel that your words are hitting a wall?

Since the start of the pandemic, do you struggle with communicating with your team, especially on expectations, roles, and responsibilities?

Is it hard to connect with team members in a virtual environment or hybrid environment?

This epic conversation with Aisha Thomas, Organizational Learning, Development & Leadership Consultant as we tackle how to communicate effectively with your team, the role of mentorship on teams, team development strategies and so much more!

By the time you finish listening to this episode, you’ll hear

Aisha Thomas’s tips on communicating with team members with ease.
How Leaders should communicate with Gen-Z leaders
The importance of using Feedback as a Gift

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Website: https://aishathomas.org/

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3 Keys to Leading People and Projects

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Wish you knew a better way to lead your team during a project launch?

Do you struggle with managing your team’s time and tasks?

By the time you finish listening to today’s episode, You’ll learn:

3 Elements of Project Leadership
The Power of Leading with Empathy
Key Components of Team Operations

Key to Unlocking Impactful Content

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400

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Unpacking Impact

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400

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Planted In Purpose with Nicole Lynn Lewis

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Creating Impactful Content with Nicky Saunders

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Transforming Education Through Technology with Will Morris

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Finding Impact Through Service with Courtnie Gore Esq.

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Making Daily Impact with Yodit Smith

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Words With Impact with Cierra Seay

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400

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Breaking Down Corporate Barriers with Cebien Alty

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Lamar Shambley

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Dr. Regina Warren

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400

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Impact Season Trailer

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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BONUS EPISODE: The NFT Movement

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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BONUS EPISODE: About Clubhouse

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #Asksh - Season 3 Wrap Up

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh - The Truth Behind Project Management Tools

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh - Managing Teams with OKRs

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh - The Power of Documentation

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh - 3 Reasons Your Project Failed!

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh - Some Call It A Lesson Learned

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh - Can I Talk To You?

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh - In Scope, Can You See Clearly?

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh - It's All About the Projects, Baby

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conservations With #AskAsh - Season 3 Episode Trailer

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Jaymie Jordan

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

I'm not sure what it is about the digital space, but one of the upsides of the pandemic is the ability to create community with people online. I started noticing my guest, Jaymie Jordan pop in the same online workshops, communities, and conferences. As we both shared our stories and goals, we found a common interest in serving others, discovering purpose, and building our respective businesses. In today's episode, Jaymie shares her personal story of Bricklayers Academy, the motherhood journey, why documenting the journey is critical to Jaymie's daily routine, how she launched her first online conference, and future plans for the Bricklayers community.

Catch up with Jaymie:

Bricklayers Coaching Academy: https://bricklayerscommunity.subscribemenow.com/

Jaymie Jordan's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/jaymie.jordan/

Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Dwight Hines aka DJ Ddubb

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Catch up with DJ Ddubb!

What's your groove by faith story? T-shirts 10% off on itsthegroovement.com/shop Let's Groove.

Check out the smoothest tunes on my mixcloud.com/djddubb514

Follow DJ Ddubb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegroovement_/

Stay in the Groove with DJ Ddubb: https://www.itsthegroovement.com/links

Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Alice Foy

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

The Digital Jane is a WHOLE Mood! This agency is a virtual support services for women-founders seeking Administrative or Management support. I sat down with Alice Foy of The Digital Jane to chat about her entrepreneurship journey.. We discussed hot topics such as launch strategy, hiring, the importance of project management and so much more. Alice provided a sneak peek into their signature service: Mastering Your Client Service Experience. I can’t wait for you to tune into this episode to her Alice talk about how her team of Execution Specialists save her clients 100s of hours and increasing productivity daily. Catch up with The Digital Jane Team: https://www.instagram.com/thedigitaljane/ https://www.thedigitaljane.com/

Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Nailah Harvey

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Where my words community at?!!!! I’m EXCITED to be joined by Nailah Harvey for Conversations With #AskAsh. Nailah is one of my insta-peeps where I’ve learned so much from her podcast on grammar and writing. Nailah is a Millenial Book Coach. She’s helps 100s of authors take their story and put it in print. This episode takes an inside look at how to write a book, what’s the difference between a writer and an author, and Nailah’s writing journey. Keep up with Nailah’s latest projects: https://www.nharv.com/links Check out her podcast Look Better In Writing: https://www.instagram.com/lookbetterinwriting/

Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Katrina C. Taylor

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conversations With #AskAsh, I’m joined by one of my favorite creative geniuses, Katrina C. Taylor. Kat’s work speaks for itself. When I look at Kat’s work: it’s creative, edgy, out-of-the box. You can tell Kat is passionate about the work she does because of the careful details in her projects. You’re going to be astounded by Kat’s journey as a creator. For those of you who are still working in your 9 to 5 (aka your investor of your dreams/businesses), Kat will share an incredible perspective on her building her career and making the leap into fulltime entrepreneurship. She’s resilient, caring, generous, and a true trailblazer. Wanna stay in touch with Kat? https://www.instagram.com/katctaylor/

Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Jennifer Gray-Braswell

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conversations With #AskAsh, I’m joined by my friend and ONLY college roommate, Jennifer Gray-Braswell. She’s a SUPERSTAR wife, mother, friend, sister, corporate HR executive, and business owner. As a native of Richmond, Virginia, Jennifer has opened her first business in a pandemic. Jennifer owns and operates Hour Cycle, which is the first black-owned Hip Hop cycling studio in the Richmond, VA area. This episode uncovers how Jennifer opened her business within 4 months, the reason why she made the leap into entrepreneurship, and the culture she’s creating for black women in the fitness industry. How can you stay connected with Jennifer and the Team? Follow the Hour Cycle Team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hourcyclestudio/ Visit Hour Cycle Studio at https://www.hourcyclestudio.com/home

Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Nick Rich

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conversations With #AskAsh, I’m joined by one of my top 5 content creators, Nick Rich. He's a rising legend in the graphic and web design space of my generation. Everything Nick touches is next level and never ceases to amaze me. His ability to take normal everyday sightings like the skylines, sunsets, streets and turn them into epic images that tell a story is unmatched. If you haven’t heard of Nick Rich, you’ll get to know his why, his entrepreneurship journey, and how he got started with Deeper Than The Brand. How can you stay connected with Nick and Deeper Than The Brand? Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justnickrich/ Buy Nick’s Canvas Prints: https://shop.iamnickrich.com/ Visit Deeper Than The Brand website: https://www.deeperthanthebrand.com/

Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Bryan Jean Pierre

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conversations With #AskAsh, I’m joined by Bryan-Jean Pierre, Personal Trainer and CEO of Miscfit Studio in Atlanta. What intrigued me the most about Bryan is his tenacity in building his invite-only and women-only fitness studio and program. Over the years, I’ve watched Bryan from afar put his heart and passion into helping his clients achieve their health and fitness goals. This episode uncovers his NFL journey, why Bryan isn’t interested in having a lot of money in his hands right now, why his passion fuels him to achieve results, the inside story of how he started his business, and how he’s taking over Atlanta and beyond.

How can you stay connected with Bryan?

Follow Bryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmiscfit/ and https://www.instagram.com/miscfitatl/

Conversations With #AskAsh featuring Juan Alvarado

Ashley Shuler — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0400

About this Trailblazer:

Juan is a Gallup Strengthsfinder Coach who specializes in the development of Leadership Professionals and Their Teams. He is US Army Veteran, A Husband, Father, and Entrepreneur.

What drives Juan? His goal is to help individuals to work in their purpose on purpose towards their purpose.

How can you stay connected with Juan?

Visit Juan at www.weraizethebar.com to book a coaching session.

Follow Juan on Instagram: @raizethebarCEO

Grab the free book here: https://linktr.ee/raizethebarceo

About the Host:

What gets my blood pumping? Projects! I thrive off projects (big or small), mission-oriented tasks, and love the details in between. There is nothing more exciting than helping people organize their ideas to achieve success. My motto is no short-cuts. If you want to achieve sustainability and add impact to your community, you must have a process in place. With a background in project management, operations, policy, email, and content marketing, I focus on finding the sweet spots in your business so you can operate more efficiently!

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The Power of the Pivot

Ashley Shuler — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0400

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Team Building & Communication

Ashley Shuler — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0400

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Designing The People Experience of Your Next Virtual Summit

Ashley Shuler — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Homework Reflections:

Over the last 6 months, think about the virtual events you have attended. Make a list of what you remember about their virtual experience. What was memorable about it? How did it make you feel? What made you connect with the speakers or the host of the conference?

Next, think about your own virtual event. What’s the experience you want your attendees to share on social media? Once your done, send me a message on IG @ashleyshuler_

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Cookin’ Up Business Recipes

Ashley Shuler — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Homework Reflections:

Pick a process in your business (content creation, client onboarding, email markeing automation for example) and write down each step of the process. Once you're done, send me a message on IG @ashleyshuler_

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The Lies You Tell Yourself: Virtual Summit Edition

Ashley Shuler — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Homework Reflections:

Picture yourself as attendee at your own virtual event, What are the 3 outcomes that you want see from your virtual event? Once your done, send me a message on IG @ashleyshuler_

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What Your Clients Say Behind Your Back

Ashley Shuler — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Recommended Resources:

Free flowcharting software: Lucidchart

Customer Relationship Management System: Dubsado (#AskAsh Preferred) and Honeybook

Scheduling Software: Acuity Scheduling (#AskAsh Preferred) or Calendly

Homework Reflections:

As you begin to brainstorm new ideas for your client experience, sign up for lucidchart (free flowcharting software for organizing thoughts and ideas) or google doc to outline every step of your current client experience from the first point of contact to delivering your product or service.

Once your done, send me a message on IG @ashleyshuler_

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Takeoff: Welcome to Conversations with #AskAsh

Ashley Shuler — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:53:56 -0400

Ashley provides her Power Four Identifiers for evaluating the right technology tool:

Features: a distinctive attribute or aspect of product.
Benefits: the outcomes or results that users will experience by using the product
Pricing: the cost of the technology tool
Integrations: connecting technology tools to perform automation tasks.

Homework Reflection Questions:

When evaluating the next technology tool in your business, ask yourself, where are you growing to?

Once your done, send me a message on IG @ashleyshuler_

Recommended Resources:

Email Marketing: ActiveCampaign (#AskAsh Preferred) and Convertkit.

Customer Relationship Management System: Dubsado (#AskAsh Preferred) and Honeybook

Membership/All-In-One Website: Kartra or Kajabi

Project Management Software: ClickUp or Asana

Connect with #AskAsh

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