Big Fun, Small Business: An audio sketchbook for building a business that feels good
Humans evolve. Ideas change. And honestly, how is a creative human supposed to stick to one podcast idea for half a decade and a ton of episodes? I have no idea.
That’s why Big Fun, Small Business is an audio sketchbook of all the things I’ve explored since starting back in 2020. It’s a collection of ideas, rants, pep talks, tips, and a very real evolution of what it looks like to build a business when your values are rooted in experimentation, creativity, and being true to yourself.
Some episodes might have old ads to products I tried that don’t exist anymore. But for someone who started with a podcast called Imperfect Party, I say eff it.
This audio sketchbook celebrates the mistakes, the pivots, the tears. It’s a journey, and kind of a wild ride. Because no matter what a well oiled sales page tells you, running a business is hard, but it can also be a lot of fun.
If you hear something you want to chat about, I’d genuinely love to hear from you. You can email me anytime at deannaseymour.com.
And if you want to hang out beyond the podcast, you’re welcome to join my free community, The Playhouse, at jointheplayhouse.com.
Happy listening! 🎉💖
Episodes
76 episodes
Curating Content That Connects for Your Newsletter with Kate Sage
I’m obsessed with this simple idea for sharing your work without burning out. Kate Sage is using a weekly podcast digest to add value to her email newsletter, showcase her expertise, and shout out other creators.In this episode:
Pricing, Permission, and Doing Business Differently (Without Following the Rules) with Jess Langley
What if building your business felt more like trusting yourself... and less like following someone else’s rules for pricing, marketing, and growth?In this episode:00:00 Intro to Jess Langley, business doula + creative entre...
What Is an Instagram Static 9 Grid (And Why It Might Be Your Favorite Business Move)
Your Instagram doesn’t have to run your life.I’m breaking down how a static nine grid lets you look like an active, legit business on Instagram without constantly posting.In this episode:0:00 What a static nine grid act...
Why I Changed My Podcast Again and What I’m Doing Instead
I’m rebuilding my podcast in a way that actually works for how my brain and business operate.I share why I combined everything into one feed, how I’m thinking about content now, and what I’m doing about social media going forward....
The Online Business Shame Show
In this episode, I’m sharing the audio from a live Zoom call where business owners anonymously talked about courses, memberships, and coaching programs they regret buying.We dig into the marketing tactics that hooked us, the situations w...
A Really Big Announcement...
I love creating connections and getting to know super cool people on my podcast, over years of different variations of my podcast. Recently, I have been experimenting with how much content I put out, and how many episodes I put out, and I am tr...
Daily Podcasts for a YEAR with Suzanne Culberg
Ever wondered what it takes to create a year's worth of podcasts? 365 episodes of commitment, content, and sprinkles of life lessons. Suzanne Culberg is doing just that, and she's sharing her take on podcasts, business "norms", and boundaries. ...
Connection Over Conformity: Content + Burlesque with Kellita Maloof
Kellita Maloof, a conscious burlesque mentor who captivated me through her TED Talk and documentary, is joining me on the podcast to share how she guides women to show up as their true selves, bringing vulnerability and raw power to the stage. ...
Getting Kicked Off Instagram with Kathleen Oh
What would you do if you woke up one day and your social media accounts were *poof* gone? What would happen to your business? When Kathleen Oh was deleted from Instagram, with no customer service to call, and no one to help her reco...
5 Reasons to Have a Consistent Content Schedule
Are you tired of hearing the same old "be consistent" advice? I have mapped out 5 fresh reasons why consistency can benefit YOU as a content creator. Spoiler: It's not just about making the algorithm happy. Learn how consistency can build trust...
Strategizing Your Podcast Pitches with Kacey Hayes
Kacey Hayes shares her best tips on how to achieve the ultimate goal of podcast pitching... How can I make it as easy as possible for them to say yes in a short amount of time?Check out this episode for juicy details about one-sheets, pe...
3 Myths About SEO That'll Blow Your Mind with Adrienne Kmetz
Adrienne Kmetz is a content creator who is constantly learning and adapting to the wild world of search engine optimization. She understands the importance of speaking the language of the user and creating fresh, valuable content that effective...
How to Write Like Yourself: Your Voice and Vibe with Christina Torres
Christina Torres is a copywriter who is all about finding your vibe and bringing a true voice to her work. Stop typing like a robot and listen to some great tips from Christina on how to sound like you, and find your voice! Finding your voice i...
The Anti-Hustle Approach to Sustainable Growth in Your Business
It's just me on this episode! And I am here to tell you that building a business can be balanced with the rest of your life, without burning out. Tune in and find out how I zero in on what's important in my business, the boundaries I stand by, ...
How to Sprinkle Magic and Wonder into Your Customer Journey with Stacy Coyle
Stacy Coyle is the guru of buyer experience strategies and the ultimate adventure guide for creating a customer journey. She explains exactly how we can enhance our customer experiences and bring our business to the next level of personalizatio...
Infusing Your Personality into Your Automations with Colie James
Colie James is teaching us how to style your automations to avoid being robotic, capture your personality, and bring your voice into all corners of your business.I had so much fun with Colie on this episode, because she not only gives pr...
Planning Your Content in Themes and Why it Works with Erin Olila
Erin Olila shares practical tips on how to plan your entire year of content, launches, and collaborations without feeling stuck and overwhelmed.Erin and I dive into details of brain-dumping big ideas, planning with purpose by finding the...
5 Reasons Why an Audio Series Could Be the Perfect Content for You!
I'm sharing 5 game-changing reasons why hosting a private audio series could be the secret ingredient you need to grow your business. If you're ready to grow your business, become an innovator in your industry, network with other co...
3 Creative Ways to Reuse Content so You Don't Ghost Your Audience with Britney Gardner
Have you ever purchased something in a big launch, or a fun sale, only to never hear from the creator again... Until months later when you suddenly are on a list that you feel no connection to or engagement with? You've been ghosted 👻Bri...
Rethinking Time Management in Your Life and Business with Becca Rich
Becca Rich is here to talk about time management with a twist. Becca takes a holistic approach that considers our physical body, mind, emotions, spirituality, environment, privilege,...
Giving Myself Permission to Create Biweekly Podcast Episodes
When I rebranded the podcast, I was ready for business to boom, my podcast to skyrocket, and my content to be off the chain. Instead, I got caught up in vanity metrics and forgot to take my own advice (whoops!).So I'm switching it up! I ...
How Case Studies Can Boost Your SEO and Drive Your Content Plan with Brittany Herzberg
What if writing saucy SEO doesn't require sacrificing creativity or personality? SEO is like the extra credit for your business, and Brittany is going to tell you how to show up in the search, and how she works her case study magic.In th...
Thinking About Content as Your Body of Work
What if your content was a beautiful body of work? A collection of videos, blog posts, or podcast episodes that were so good people felt like they just found a hidden box full of treasure?Put on your imagination caps for a moment and pre...
Planning for Your Future Self with Phoebe Gavin
Would the future version of you approve of the things you’re doing today? Have you sat down a imagined what life will look like in ten years? Phoebe Gavin and I are diving into how you can make decisions today that will help get you closer to w...
How to Craft Your Message Before Diving into Content with Dr. Michelle Mazur
Are you ready to tackle the often intimidating task of messaging. We all know that feeling of being put on the spot and struggling to articulate who we are and what we do. Well, Dr. Mazur is here to guide us on how to nail down our messaging an...
