Brand Camp Podcast
Brand Camp Podcast

Brand Camp Podcast

Canoe Point Design Co.

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The Brand Camp Podcast is a show to empower women entrepreneurs to turn their businesses into a brand by sharing stories from fellow business owners who have BEEN THERE and GET IT. Hosted by Colleen Stark, brand designer, strategist, owner of design studio Canoe Point Design Co., and mama of one crazy toddler. You'll hear advice and stories from ambitious goal-getting women entrepreneurs, to help you to level up your business, make MONEY, and create a life you love with a business you're obsessed with.

Recent Episodes

Connecting Your Brand to Your Target Audience for Lasting Relationships with Liz Cholhan
SEP 5, 2022
Connecting Your Brand to Your Target Audience for Lasting Relationships with Liz Cholhan
In today’s episode, I will be speaking with Liz Cholhan, co-founder of Highlo Designs, a brand designer, business owner, wife, and mom. Liz teaches other designers how to grow and scale their brand design business by digging into the heart of their business and the brands they design. Highlo was created with the simple vision of equipping businesses to build lasting connections with their audiences. They bring a dynamic skillset to each project. From strategic thinking to creative solutions to flawless implementation, they have the unique ability to simplify and focus in on what really matters to each of their clients and their branding and design needs to exceed expectations. Liz and I discuss starting Highlo Designs with her husband Christian, why they focus on holistic branding and what this means to them, merging the path of where your brand comes from & where you want it to go in the future, building lasting relationships with committed customers, and much more. Tune in to learn about: How to connect your brand to your target audience to build long-lasting relationships Tips and insights on balancing owning a business & being a mother Ways to combat negative thoughts and get to the root of the issue Setting boundaries and having healthy client relations in your business How to identify limiting thoughts you may be experiencing & overcoming mindset blocks Plus much more! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode & let us know if you enjoyed this episode by leaving a review 🎙️ Resources Connect With Liz Highlo Designs Website: https://www.highlodesigns.com/ Highlo Courses Website: https://www.highlocourses.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlodesigns/ Affiliates Planoly: https://www.planoly.com/referral/canoepointdesignco Flodesk: https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?ref=brandcamp Honeybook: https://www.honeybook.com/invites?code=brandcamp Connect With Me Brand Camp Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandcampp/ Canoe Point Design Co. Website: https://canoepointdesignco.ca/ Canoe Point Design Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canoepointdesignco/ Contact: [email protected]
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The Power of Copywriting For Your Biz with Tristyn Sipsy
AUG 29, 2022
The Power of Copywriting For Your Biz with Tristyn Sipsy
In today’s episode, I will be speaking with Tristyn Sipsy, the owner and copywriter behind Sipsy Ink. While Trisyn was writing for Georgia Aquarium, she saw firsthand how the right words can drive people to action. That’s where Sipsy Ink Copywriting Studio came in. Sipsy Ink is a copywriting studio for purpose-driven brands and creative entrepreneurs so you can start reaping the benefits of words that are designed to generate leads. (and make you more money, honey!) Tristyn and I discuss what copywriting really is and why it’s important for businesses, tips for DIYing copywriting, why you should diversify your marketing avenues for your business, what meta tags are & how to properly use them, and all things copywriting for business owners! Tune in to learn about: The value of copywriting and it’s return on investment (RIO) for your business The pros and cons of investing in copywriting vs DIYing it Where to put keywords on your website and the drawbacks of keyword stuffing What search engine optimization (SEO) is and why it’s important for Google rankings 4 vital tips for optimizing your business on Google search Plus much more! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode & let us know if you enjoyed this episode by leaving a review 🎙️ Resources Connect With Tristyn Sipsy Ink Website: https://sipsyink.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipsyink/ Affiliates Planoly: https://www.planoly.com/referral/canoepointdesignco Flodesk: https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?ref=brandcamp Honeybook: https://www.honeybook.com/invites?code=brandcamp Connect With Me Brand Camp Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandcampp/ Canoe Point Design Co. Website: https://canoepointdesignco.ca/ Canoe Point Design Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canoepointdesignco/ Contact: [email protected]
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48 MIN
Setting Boundaries in Your Biz with Danielle Spadinger
AUG 22, 2022
Setting Boundaries in Your Biz with Danielle Spadinger
In today’s episode, I will be speaking with Danielle Spadinger, founder of Timberline Design Co. Danielle is a designer, entrepreneur, and a mama to 2 pups and a toddler. She specializes in timeless unique designs. Her design journey started when she transferred to universities and was lost at what to do with her life. She ended up transferring to Metropolitan State University of Denver and diving into Communication Design courses that She loved. She started working in the design industry in 2011 while in school because she couldn’t get enough. She created my business while she was in school so she could freelance and it has blossomed into so much more the last few years. The name Timberline was officially created in 2021 after much personal discovery and strategy and officially launched in 2022. Her studio has worked with various brands in multiple industries throughout the years from big trade show projects to small business branding and web design. Danielle and I discuss the realities of being a working mom and the importance of setting boundaries in both your personal and professional life. She shares how she balances motherhood while owning a business and freelancing, along with tips for others looking to do the same! Tune in to learn about: How she ended up finding her passion for graphic design after feeling lost in school What she learned in University that she was able to apply to her business Setting boundaries with clients and in her personal life Working with clients that align with your values and being okay with saying ‘no’ to projects Losing your identity while being a stay-at-home parent & a working parent, and how she has dealt with this Plus much more! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode & let us know if you enjoyed this episode by leaving a review 🎙️ Resources Connect With Danielle Timberline Design Website: https://www.timberlinedesign.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timberlinedesign.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timberlinedesignco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/timberline-design-co Affiliates Planoly: https://www.planoly.com/referral/canoepointdesignco Flodesk: https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?ref=brandcamp Honeybook: https://www.honeybook.com/invites?code=brandcamp Connect With Me Brand Camp Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandcampp/ Canoe Point Design Co. Website: https://canoepointdesignco.ca/ Canoe Point Design Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canoepointdesignco/ Contact: [email protected]
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Showing Up Authentically in your Biz with Jasmin Plouffe
AUG 15, 2022
Showing Up Authentically in your Biz with Jasmin Plouffe
In today’s episode, I will be speaking with Brand Designer, Jasmin Plouffe. Jasmin leaped into entrepreneurship because there was something missing from her corporate career. She was sick of churning out design work without knowing the why behind it all. Her why is to now help my clients find clarity in creating their fullest potential AND to create head-turning visuals. Early into her career, she struggled with self-doubt and felt lost. She wanted to pay forward the guidance and inspiration she found from other female entrepreneurs in the newest chapter. Jasmin and I discuss how she was laid off in her position after 10 years which sent her into her entrepreneurship journey. She shares her struggles with the mindset around being a business owner, genuinely showing up online, and how each business coach she has worked with brought her business together. Tune in to learn about: The importance of giving your brand a personality & how to do this How to show up confidently & consistently in your business A useful resource that helped her with showing up online How to set yourself apart from others in your industry and find your ideal client Being authentic online and overcoming the pressures of fitting in Plus much more! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode & let us know if you enjoyed this episode by leaving a review 🎙️ Resources Connect With Jasmin Website: https://www.jasminplouffe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.plouffe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmin-plouffe Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/jasminplouffe/ Affiliates Planoly: https://www.planoly.com/referral/canoepointdesignco Flodesk: https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?ref=brandcamp Honeybook: https://www.honeybook.com/invites?code=brandcamp Connect With Me Brand Camp Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandcampp/ Canoe Point Design Co. Website: https://canoepointdesignco.ca/ Canoe Point Design Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canoepointdesignco/ Contact: [email protected]
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43 MIN
Niching Down to Level Up with Veronica Bryksa
AUG 8, 2022
Niching Down to Level Up with Veronica Bryksa
In today’s episode, I will be speaking with Veronica Bryksa, founder of Lovely Wild Designs, a Canadian artist and surface pattern designer with a love for watercolour and digital illustration.  Known for her soft and airy aesthetic, her work is inspired by nature and her three kids, usually weaved together with a feminine twist! She hopes to inspire small businesses to stand out from the crowd with her unique and artful pattern designs. Veronica and I discuss creating multiple revenue streams while niching down to focus on what brings her joy, what was a game-changer in her business, and a resource that helped her truly move her business forward, balancing motherhood while working full-time & running a business. Tune in to learn about: What to do if your putting energy in too many directions and your business isn’t moving forward Transitioning between mom and business owner & how she manages both The balance of niching down to what you actually enjoy in your business, while also considering cost & profit Advice for time-blocking and setting goals in your business to really move the needle Overcoming imposter syndrome in both art & business Plus much more! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode & let us know if you enjoyed this episode by leaving a review 🎙️ Resources Connect With Veronica Lovely Wild Design Website: https://www.lovelywilddesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelywild.design/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LovelyWildDesign Affiliates Planoly: https://www.planoly.com/referral/canoepointdesignco Flodesk: https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?ref=brandcamp Honeybook: https://www.honeybook.com/invites?code=brandcamp Connect With Me Brand Camp Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandcampp/ Canoe Point Design Co. Website: https://canoepointdesignco.ca/ Canoe Point Design Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canoepointdesignco/ Contact: [email protected]
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48 MIN