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

What We Talked About:What to do when all you do is ask for adviceHow to ask for what you really want!When asking for advice, check in with YOURSELF first If your in a dilemma for a decision - Go with your gut! If you already know what to do : Be REAL - ask for encouragement not advice!!REMEMBER : Trust yourself and just do it! People & Links We Men…

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

What We Talked About:7 Ways To Start :1. Really REALLY want it!2. Just Start3. Air it out4. Involve People5. Get Help!6. Find your purpose7. Figure out how it can grow " I want you to do it when theres no way you can't do it!" People & Links We Mention:Lucy Sarah James SLO What? MagazinePYOT (Put Yourself Out There) E-Course www.asiacroson.comSnapc…

What We Talked About:Changes, updates and transitions in Amy's, Paige's, and my own life and our businesses! Remember you have the control over changing and evolving your business! Take advantage of being self-employedDo you love yourself if your not paying attention to yourself?Check Amy out here! : amyyoungcoaching.comWww.selflovetrifecta.comChec…

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

What We Talked About:Why intuitive eating is so essential for busy people!Check Paige out here! : Healthy Hits the SpotInstagramCheck Simi out here! : SimiBotic.comInstagramPeople & Links We Mention:Finally Free ProgramFinally Free : Instagramwww.asiacroson.comSnapchat: @asiacrosonInstagram: @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia…

What We Talked About:Gaining these Client Perspectives: Client Perspective: Whatever I’m hiring someone for IS NOT an isolated experienceClient Perspective: Idk SHIT about how to use your servicesClient Perspective: Being helpful in OTHER ways besides your service is above and beyond AWESOME.Client Perspective: My vision will not be the same as you…

What We Talked About:Maximizing your efficiency during your BUSY season How to adjust your schedule during busy season by: Adjust your schedule, batch your daysPlan days off in advance and stick to themFOCUS.Take care of yourself BEFORETake care of yourself DURINGTake care of yoruself AFTERRemember that every minute you're not sleeping is.. Every m…

What We Talked About:How reaching out to people can benefit your business Keys to successful branding Importance of social media in branding!Why Client experience is so important & how it helps!Check Yessie out here!Yessie Nojas - Instagram PinkiesUpSLO.comPeople & Links We Mention:Taryn Dudley Savannah Starrwww.asiacroson.comSnapchat: @asiacrosonI…

What We Talked About:How to get The Big LifeWhy having a "squad" is so important & HOW to find oneWhat kind of girls should be in your squadHow your dreams change & why its OK! How to build relationships properly Check Ann out here!Bad Ass BabesAnnShoket.comInstagramPeople & Links We Mention:Seventeen MagazineCosmo Girl Danielle La Porte Michelle P…

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

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

What We Talked About:How Finding the right tools for your business, when you need them, when you don’t, and what we use ourselves.Check Amy Young out here!http://www.amyyoungcoaching.comYoutube Channel : Amy YoungScheduling:Google Calendar SetmoreAssistant.toDay Planner Opt-in on AmyYoungCoaching.comTimeTradeAcuityTo-Do's:TodoistPen & PaperAsanaDay…

What We Talked About:What it means to stay in your own lane How to stop comparing yourself to others Why that's not even helpful!How the people you surround yourself with online affect you just as much as the people you surround yourself with in personHow to do your own thingggg and why people will love you for it People & Links We Mention:Starting…

What We Talked About:Which type of clients your business needs to focus on Repeat clients versus new clients Ways to keep your clients loyalHow to invest in your current clientele Remembering to put yourself out there! People & Links We Mention:Yelp Review TemplateCheck us out here!www.asiacroson.comSnapchat: @asiacrosonInstagram: @asiacrosonphotog…

What We Talked About:What & who to ignore on your journeyThe difference between inspiration and comparison Ignore anything and everything that is getting in your way!"You don’t need a plan, you need to be present” Trust yourself to take the next stepPeople & Links We Mention:amy young paige schmidt bloglovin.comCheck us out here!Website: www.asiacr…

What We Talked About:Ask people you trust - "What are my strengths/what would you come to me for?”Write down all of the things that excite youYou differentiate yourself by all the unique things you like Don’t pay attention to view or likes, just start! Stay in your own lane, don’t compare yourself to someone else Start it and don’t stop! Don’t stop…

What We Talked About:There is no point by which you need to have it all figured outYou never catch your dream- you’re always chasing itChasing your dream takes timeNEVER ever feel your journey is taking too long, or isn’t worth it, or isn’t even related to what you want to do! People & Links We Mention:http://www.asiacroson.com/blog/a-timeline-of-c…

What We Talked About:The 5 reasons you're not getting up and taking action in the world.If you’ve never done something before, you’re just not good at it YET! Ask yourself all the questions Start with the easy! MAKE time for your new projectYour project is WORTH it, keep going and take actionStep outside your comfort zonePeople & Links We Mention:9…

What We Talked About:Remember why you started your business Remember where would the world be without your product/servicesRework your schedule! Have a fun side project outside of your business Start a new project INSIDE your business Find your people ( people who uplift you in your business!) People & Links We Mention:Jamie Hyattbiztimewithasia.co…

What We Talked About:Pay attention to yourself Take advantage of being in charge of your lifeWhat areas of our lives we need to start/continue paying attention toHow small adjustments to your routine can make you happier Choosing friendships and partners that make you happy Designing your life the way you want it to be People & Links We Mention:Pai…

Episode 019: Investing in Ourselves as Business Owners by The Asia Croson PodcastVon The Asia Croson Podcast

What We Talked About:What the new Instagram algorithm means for youHow to not totally freak outSpacer & Facer solutions for the Instagram problemWe do not own social media platformsUsing your website as a hub for your online presenceHow being active locally will never changeThe challenge of this new Instagram algorithm: make your stuff worth lookin…

What We Talked About:Transitioning from portfolio building/spec work to getting paidHow we did it, how fast we did it, and how we would do it differentlyOne size does not fit allDon't give your work away for freeIf people want to pay for your work, let themThe difference between practicing & portfolio buildingConsider the time, material cost, talen…

Let's catch up! Today we're sharing a few quick updates on what's new in our Space to Face world. We're talking:- Our new Instagram- Our epic Phoenix reunite that is about to happen - Our episode on Jen Carrington's Make it Happen podcast - The new offerings we're creating for you! - Interviews coming up on the Finding Arizona podcast…

What We Talked About:Interviewing Jen Carrington, content coach & creative mentor & blogger extraordinaire How Asia started working with Jen, and how her coaching changed Asia's blogging lifeDiscovering you are a creative person, and realizing that "creativity" doesn't have to mean what it means for everyone elseStarting a blog about *anything* is …

What We Talked About:Interviewing Jamie Hyatt, photographer & blogger extraordinaireWhy video can make a huge impression & relationship builder (aka it's how we met!)The different paths you can take that all make sense in hindsight (a la Steve Jobs)How to pick out what you love about different career paths (and what to do about it)Quickest way to f…

What We Talked About:Our second interview ever- and with Paige Schmidt at Healthy Hits The Spot!How sharing what you do IN PERSON makes a more authentic connection How dropping hints naturally can make all the differenceThe benefits of having a small clienteleHow pricing can affect your client experience, your investment, and their investmentPricin…

In this episode we are taking about how to be personal in your personal brand! Because, duh! We want to show you to to treat your online like audience like people you meet on a daily basis.Von The Asia Croson Podcast

What We Talked About:Our very first Interview - with Amy Young!Why being *you* online helps your clientsYou *DON'T* need to have everything figured out (most likely, quite the opposite)Being "real" makes you relatable- and relating to your clients is where it's atBuilding trust by showing how you *fix* problems, not that you don't have anyNot knowi…

What We Talked About:How we "do it all"What our weeks look like day by dayHow we fit in meeting people face to faceWhy nose to the grindstone should not be the goalWhy chunking up your day makes things more sustainableWhy scheduling systems are so importantKnowing yourself & how much alone time and/or social time feels good for you is a big part of…

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What We Talked About:The 6 keys to your slow season:Key #1: Have faith the slow season will end. DO NOT PANIC.Key #2: Take a break.Key #3: Be grateful.Key #4: Get ready for the busy season.Key #5: Be where you can’t be during the busy season (get online or get face to face!)Key #6: Get creative with other creatives.Taking advantage of your slow sea…

What We Talked About:Putting yourself out there- super important to those of us who are online & offline (crossovers)No one is talking about your business unless you areHow to weave in what your purpose in life is into normal conversationWhat to say when people ask "How's your day going?"A huge part of building relationships is sharing your lifeHow…

What We Talked About:How much really can happen in a year- planned and unexpectedWhat consistency, hard work & passion can do for your business (and your life)Why you should be excited for even more than what you’ve planned forWhy you should pat yourself on the back for the surprises life has given & will give youWhat a perfect time of year to add …

Today, we want to talk to you guys about saying no and not feeling guilty, about taking advantage of your schedule flexibility without feeling bad about it, about how to handle the naysayers who do not understand why you if you’re “just at home”, you don’t have the day offAs entrepeneurs, we have the amazing freedom to set our own schedules, to wor…

You know what we love about being entrepeneurs? Being able to be ourselves, express ourselves, being able to take advantage of many, many freedoms. One of these freedoms, however, is not being able to leave the house in sweatpants. This week, in the episode we have dubbed the "Anti-sweatpant Episode", we hope to talk you out of stepping out of your…

On this week's episode, we're talking about how the lines between personal + professional get blurred in business. We believe this is a good thing for your business, and factors into our whole message about being a personal brand and building relationships with your clients. Tune in to hear our advice about gossiping + pricing, and how the Kardashi…

In this week's episode, Asia and Paige talk about the importance of creative friendships. Our friendship started in person, and we now maintain in online between Arizona and California. We share the story of how we met, our collaborative projects, the amazing benefits of "using each other" and finding someone that is an outside eye of your brand. W…

In last week's episode, Asia and Paige spoke about how they've built a local presence for their businesses, and found joy + friendship in the process. In this episode, they switch gears, and talk about the online presences of their brands + their favorite online tools.Von The Asia Croson Podcast

In this episode, we're talking to the people who kill it in the online space, but need to get face to face with their business. We share how to start becoming a "facer" and get involved in your local community as a business owner.Von The Asia Croson Podcast

In these 2 bonus episodes, you get a chance to meet the co-hosts of Space to Face, Asia Croson and Paige Poppe. In this second bonus episode, Paige Interviews Asia. Asia is a photographer in San Luis Obispo, California.Von The Asia Croson Podcast

In these 2 bonus episodes, you get a chance to meet the co-hosts of Space to Face, Asia Croson and Paige Poppe. In this first bonus episode, Asia Interviews Paige. Paige is an artist and architectural designer.Von The Asia Croson Podcast

Space to Face is a podcast for passionate creatives + entrepreneurs. We believe in building an authentic presence online (space) and in person (face to face). Asia Croson + Paige Poppe share their own business experiences, and hope that you'll learn alongVon The Asia Croson Podcast