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Brand and website designer and founder of Shelby Design Co. I help business owners step into the next level of business growth with a brand and website designed to make them more money. When at home, I’m likely working alongside my husband Zak renovating our 106-year-old duplex. Otherwise, I’m eating dairy-free sweets, taking road trips in our custom-built camper, hiking, biking, kayaking, or doing just about any other outdoor activity ending in ‘ing’.
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If you’re a small business owner, having a professional website is essential for building credibility, attracting customers, and boosting your lead generation. But with so many website builders out there, how do you choose the best one for your needs? Here’s my expert breakdown of today’s top website builder options for small businesses—ranked from the […]
You’ve been building your brand for a while now – wearing all the hats and doing all the things, but things are starting to feel slow and stagnant. It’s time to take things to the next level so your brand can keep on growing! But maybe it feels like you’ve already done everything you can […]
Once in a while, you read one of those books that give you that a-ha moment! Building a StoryBrand was one of those books for me. Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller teaches you how to use storytelling to clarify your message and emotionally engage potential customers. So what was the a-ha moment? Make the […]
Do you spend a lot of time in sales calls? Feeling like you’re constantly explaining your services, telling people how you can help them, and spending too much time talking to unqualified leads? Then might be time to take a look at simplifying and clarifying your offerings. Read on to learn how to refine your […]
Doing business is all about trust. Every business transaction is a promise, an agreement. If you pay me X, you will get Y. In order for the person to make this agreement (and pay you moolah), they need to trust that you will do what you say you’re going to. No one wants to be […]
Owning a business is always about money. And managing your money well is important whether you’re just starting out, or have been a business owner for years. These books will teach you how to have a healthy relationship with money and how to practically manage your money as a business owner. I have read all […]
When you’re a service-based business, the goal is to find clients. And when a project is ending and you don’t have another lined up, panic mode can set in. Instead of freaking out, use these 10 tips for how to find clients.
