Episodes
June 30, 2019
A foolproof way to get more clients (and a fun new project!)
If you're a creative freelancer and struggle to get paying clients, we've got a foolproof plan of attack for you in this episode! We also have a fun new project we're working on, somewhat related to clients and client-work the next few weeks.
June 23, 2019
Update on Caroline's health and this show!
It may have only been two weeks for our show schedule but it had been a month since we recorded a new episode of the WAIM Show. We're continuing with the podcast (don't worry!) but we are no longer doing a video-version.
June 10, 2019
Our relationship and some sea otter facts
When it comes to relationship advice we don't tend to give it very often. Relationships are all extremely different and individualized but we have noticed a few key trends and important factors in almost a decade of being together.
In this week's episode, we explore some of the biggest lessons we'…
June 2, 2019
How to deal with feedback and criticism
Around these parts, we believe feedback is dangerous and can almost literally kick you in the face, Chuck Norris style! We all struggle to deal with feedback and criticism so we decided to share tips we've learned over the years.
One of the tips we'll spoil for you, because podcast description, it…
May 26, 2019
We need to stop measuring our self-worth with social media
Being on social media websites can be helpful for our businesses and for staying connected with loved ones, but the longer we spend on these networks the more our self-worth gets tied to them.
We've realized over the years how swept up our decision-making can get with social media metrics. Even on…
May 19, 2019
How we got rid of our bad habits
When it comes to getting rid of bad habits the first thing you need to do is acknowledge them.
So often we go through life not changing our ways because we're ashamed of some of the choices we make and don't want to deal with adjusting our behaviors. But, like many things in life, when you do the…
May 12, 2019
Simple ways to add more thoughtfulness to your life
We're all guilty of thinking of ourselves before thinking of others but in this episode, we want to challenge you to add more thoughtfulness to your daily life (and business!)
How can you be more considerate of the other humans around you? What SMALL change(s) can you make that might cause a posit…
May 5, 2019
Slow and steady wins the race (but it's HARD)
It's really easy to hand out business advice and platitudes when everything is going well (as the person giving the advice). Sure, slow and steady does win the race, however, it can be difficult to fight your urges to go faster!
What do you do if things are going slower than you want with your bus…
May 3, 2019
We're making a big business pivot (Unedited Meeting)
You don't run an online business if you don't use the word "pivot" and constantly find yourself experimenting!
For us, that's what the past year has been almost on an almost daily basis with our Wandering Aimfully Memberships. In this Unedited Meeting, we share our thought process with switching …
April 28, 2019
Where will we be in 5 years? Why aren't we doing public speaking? Q&A Part 2
This is Part 2 of 2 of a Q&A we did via Instagram and here on YouTube! Some of the questions we answered in Part 2 include:
- How did we know we were done speaking or attending conferences?
- Where do we see ourselves in 5, 10, 20 years??
- What is our step-by-step preparation for launching a new …
April 21, 2019
Are we having kids? Are we vegans? Q&A Part 1
This is Part 1 of 2 of a Q&A we did via Instagram and here on YouTube! Some of the questions we answered in Part 1 include:
- Are we going to have kids?
- Are we vegan or plant-based eaters?
- Do we ever have arguments around business/work?
- Would we ever live in another country long-term?
- How…
March 17, 2019
We're taking a short break...
Hey friends! We're taking a short break from podcasting to avoid burning out. With Caroline's health stuff (see the previous episode) and an impending move, we knew something had to give in our day-to-day/week-to-week lives.
Don't worry, this break should only last a few short weeks while we rech…
March 4, 2019
An extremely honest conversation about anxiety
This episode will be a bit different than the rest as we share Caroline's story in dealing with anxiety. It's something she's been confronted with for years but recently it hit her extremely hard, to the point of feeling she couldn't even get out of bed for weeks on end.
We wanted to have an hone…
Feb. 24, 2019
Our secret to success (well, one of them)
We aren't going to bury the lead, our secret to success is: Doing things differently.
That might sound nebulous and generic but when you dive into this week's WAIMSHOW episode you'll hear specific ways we use "doing things differently" as a filter for everything we do: Building companies, selling…
Feb. 17, 2019
Simple ways to improve your time management skills
Does it feel like time is always slipping through your fingers? Are you working long hours and not seeing the monetary rewards for your efforts?
This week's WAIM Show is all about time management and specifically how you can be more efficient with your time. We share a couple of simple time manag…
Feb. 10, 2019
What to do when you experience burnout
We've had the DISpleasure of dealing with creative burnout on more occasions than we'd like to admit. It simply seems like experiencing burnout is a right of passage when you work for yourself.
But... We have a few tips on how to avoid burning out. How to (hopefully) not hit your own wall and feel…
Feb. 3, 2019
How to deal with self-doubt and imposter syndrome
Let us start off by saying EVERYONE deals with self-doubt. Especially when it comes to running your own business or making a big change in your life, it's normal to go through imposter syndrome.
One way Caroline deals with self-doubt before starting something new is to acknowledge how much she'd r…
Jan. 27, 2019
Do you have big dreams?
What's the thing you've always dreamed of doing? That place in the world you've had on your bucket list to visit? An experience you've read about over and over?
We share our big dreams, or lack thereof, in this episode. We also explore if our big dreams come from our own desires or if we're merely…
Jan. 23, 2019
Is Build Without Burnout Academy right for you?
Hi friend! A quick little bonusode/promosode to announce our newest program: Build Without Burnout Academy.
We've created a guided 6-month program that helps client-based business owners transition into selling digital products—without burning out in the process. Build Without Burnout Academy is i…
Jan. 21, 2019
Why and when you should make a business pivot
Is your current business not quite serving you? Making a business pivot can look like many things:
- Switching from one type of business to another
- Scrapping all your current offerings and changing it up to something else
- Getting rid of a bunch of features and try a slew of new ones
- Or quitt…
Jan. 13, 2019
Our unique wedding and our unconventional thoughts on marriage
A few years ago we found ourselves at an impasse: Caroline had one idea of what she wanted for our wedding and Jason had a completely different idea. While we were both 100% committed to each other and our relationship, we also found that the topic of being married was different for both of us.
-…
Jan. 6, 2019
The things we wish we'd known when we started our businesses
Whether you're starting a business or you've been on your own entrepreneurial journal for over a decade like we have, we've got some lessons learned and tips for you in this episode!
When was the last time you set out to plant seeds for your business? No, not actual seeds, but tasks and to-do item…
Dec. 31, 2018
How to plan for your dream trip and our 2019 travel plans
Taking that dream travel trip doesn't happen out of the blue. With enough planning and forward-thinking, your dream trip can be a reality with just a few simple steps we share in this week's WAIM Show episode.
Some of our favorite recent trips:
- Tahiti (overwater bungalows!)
- Iceland (all the …
Dec. 24, 2018
Which one of us has had more one-night stands? (WAIM After Dark #2)
This is our second "After Dark" episode of Wandering Aimfully: The Show. What happens after a healthy pour of rose and tequila? What kind of random questions did we find from the game Open Up? Which one of us has had more one-night stands??
Find the answers to those questions and more in our secon…