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The Speak Easy Podcast

Jen Estill and Karen Stefl — creative studio entrepreneurs, brand and video experts, boss ladies, moms

Hi. Jen Estill and Karen Stefl here. In The Speak Easy Podcast, we share years of expertise in marketing, branding, video production, strategy—not to mention management, employee development, mentoring, sales, creativity, maintaining life balance, managing money, and.. you get the idea. It takes a lot to keep a couple of creative studios thriving. We developed this podcast after years of "how do you..." boss lady conversations. It was clear that if we were both in such similar places with regard

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34: When Things Go Wrong

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/11/20

Responsibility is inherent in leadership. When something goes wrong on your team, all roads lead to your desk. People look to you to boost morale, patch the mistakes and devise a plan to move forward. This can be stressful, or this can be empowering. Usually it's both. Chances are, every entrepreneur has more than a few memories of a time when everything fell apart. Someone dropped the ball, missed a deadline, or threw a wrench in your carefully prepared plan. Over time, we learned how to react

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00:15:16

33: Following Creative Trends

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/11/06

Creative ideas are not to be underestimated; a lot of critical inventions we couldn't see ourselves living without today started as simple trends. Someone, somewhere comes up with an innovative idea that's fresh and unique—but only a few trends truly stick. It's not always clear whether something will stand the test of time or lose its thunder. After all, there was a time when an entire corporation thought Crystal Pepsi would last forever. So what differentiates a solid creative idea from an

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00:15:28

32: The Inevitability of Busy

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/10/23

It's inevitable that there are more demands on your time than you can realistically handle. If your business, projects and family schedules are anything like ours, your calendar is often full to the brim. But you can either complain about it, or accept it and move on.

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00:16:39

31: Vulnerability in Leadership

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/10/09

Why do we treat vulnerability like it's a negative thing? Saying "I don't know" and "I need help" seems like the purview of our young kids, not grown-up women in leadership. But let's be honest: sometimes even when you feel at risk of being emotionally exposed, you can find the courage to be yourself. So, maybe vulnerability isn't such a bad thing?

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30: Who Left Me In Charge?—Featuring Special Guest...

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/09/25

This episode, we're welcoming a special guest: Democratic nominee from House District 68 Sarah Anthony. As District 3 Ingham County Commissioner, Sarah was the youngest African-American woman to serve as County Commissioner in in the nation. She's also Deputy Director of Partnerships and Advocacy at the Michigan College Access Network. Impressive resume aside, Sarah's a woman with an inspiring background and even more exciting future. Together, we discuss the age-old question: who left me in charge

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29: Difficult Decisions

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/09/12

Hiring an employee. Expanding your office. Choosing a Bloody Mary garnish. As entrepreneurs, our lives are full of decisions (big and small). But the big, difficult decisions that truly impact people's lives can be hard pills to swallow. Challenging decisions are inherent in leadership. It's pretty much a part of the job description. In times or trouble or uncertainty, it's our responsibility to be decisive and guide our team in (what we hope to be) the right direction. But it's not as always as

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28: Impatience is a Virtue

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/08/28

Impatience gets a bad rap. In the professional world, we often forget that is that impatience is the driving force behind getting any project off the ground. If a business leader is too patient, they could overthink the situation, brainstorm for weeks, and never actually roll up their sleeves to get things started. We all need a little impatience to drive our ideas forward. Still, there needs to be a balance between impatiently launching countless projects and taking the time to research our

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00:15:33

27: We Hate Sales and Prospecting, Too.

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/08/14

It’s true: entrepreneurs don't go into business to do sales and prospecting. They want to focus on the things they love, and sometimes it can feel like sales are getting in the way. That’s why it’s is a tricky subject to talk about in creative services. We're not simply putting objects on shelves with price tags; our services are largely relationship-based. And a relationship is more challenging to sell than an object. For us, the solution to incorporating a solid sales strategy lies in

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00:16:50

26: Staying Organized and Keeping Our S*** Together

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/07/31

There's a lot more to organizing your life than buying a new planner and a label maker. Aside from the obvious, there are a myriad of factors that can help us stay organized: professionally, personally, and mentally. As entrepreneurs and creatives, staying organized can be especially difficult. Creative people sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to organization; but "creative" and "organized" aren't mutually exclusive. We just need to figure out how to hone in these out-of-the-box thoughts. How

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00:06:39

Bloopers: Our Birthday Gift to You

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/07/24

We turned one! To commemorate our anniversary, we're giving you a listen behind the mic with a quick bloopers reel. We usually try to keep our episodes short. Which means our audio engineer, Scott, has to edit out quite a bit of foolishness. Since our podcast is about pulling the curtain back on our lives as creatives, we thought we’d show some of the silliness that goes on in the recording booth.

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00:26:52

25: When Employees Lie, Cheat and Steal

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/07/18

When you've invited someone into your business—your home—and they betray you, it sucks. There's really no other way to say it. We've both been burned. Does it affect how you do business? Does it affect how you trust people?

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00:22:06

24: Transparency

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/07/02

What does transparency bring to relationships? We've worked with organizations where the world is wide open as well as those who are all veils and secrecy. Today we want to share some thoughts on the benefits transparency can bring to the table.

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23: I Need an Assistant

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/06/19

Not gonna lie, we both get overwhelmed sometimes. When the to-do lists get long, all we want to do is delagate. Some days, I would like to delegate everything from getting an oil change to typing meeting notes. It's really a blend of work and life that I need help with. So, why don't you get it?

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00:30:12

22: What Makes a Great Partnership—Featuring Special...

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/06/05

When you make the right pairing unexpected things happen. But one thing is for sure: a great partnership makes all the difference. That's why we're very excited to host our first-ever Speak Easy Podcast guests—Robin and Betsy Miner-Swartz. Robin and Betsy are not only one of the best duos we know, but they are dear friends and colleagues. And they have a pretty cool partnership of their own with Smirnoff Vodka.

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00:15:28

Rebroadcast: Life Balance is a Fucking Lie

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/05/30

If we’re honest with ourselves, sometimes there are not enough minutes in the day. This has been one of those months. So we’re sharing one of our favorite episodes again while we manage our personal roller coasters. Keeping balance in check is potentially the greatest challenge for folks like us, so this episode is a useful re-listen.

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00:22:47

21: Keep Hiring

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/05/16

I recently hired some new staff, and I promise you, it's one of the most difficult boss duties around. We've both had our ups and downs when it comes to bringing on new talent. Sometimes, we've hit it out of the ballpark. And other times, not so much. What's the key to doing it right?

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00:25:33

20: What Are You Worth?

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/05/01

What are you worth? Nope, we're not talking about your bottom line. We're talking about the value of your time and your talent. Short answer? More than you're charging. And that's true even when you're not billable.

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00:14:09

19: Comparison

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/04/17

What role does comparison plays in your professional and personal life? When is it a good or healthy thing and when does it erode your progress? Did Teddy Rosevelt have it right when he said, "Comparison is the thief of joy?"

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00:14:27

18: Disintegration of Boundaries

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/04/03

The disintegration of boundaries seems to permeate our cultural landscape these days. No, we're not getting political on you. Karen and I operate in similar but distinct spaces and are not competitors of one another; however, our competition is increasingly the same. This can put us in precarious positions when looking for strategic partnerships. Yep. What do you do when your prospective vendor is also your competitor?

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00:14:28

17: Life Balance Is a Fucking Lie

The Speak Easy Podcast ·

2018/03/20

Today we reveal five simple steps to finally achieving life balance! Look in the mirror and repeat these words: Life Balance is a Fucking Lie. Feel better?

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