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Welcome to <em>The Breakthrough Brand Podcast</em> — your go-to for relatable, raw, and tactical business training designed to help you hit those big goals! I’m Elizabeth McCravy, a website designer and business educator for female entrepreneurs. I’ve built a multiple six-figure web design business in my 20s, and I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned so you can do it too. No secrets, just real talk and proven strategies for building a thriving business.<br><br></p>I’m a Christian business owner, mama to two boys, and married to my high school sweetheart. I sell Showit website templates at elizabethmccravy.com and teach fellow designers how to build booked-out businesses through my course, <em>Booked Out Designer</em>. I also teach business owners how to start and scale a podcast in my program, Podcast Success Blueprint.&nbsp;<br><br></p>On this podcast, you’ll find solo episodes packed with actionable, easy-to-follow advice and inspiring expert interviews. We’ll dive into everything from online marketing, branding, podcasting, and business strategy, to faith, motherhood, productivity, and scaling your business. Let’s create a business that not only looks amazing from the outside but feels amazing on the inside too. It’s time to build your breakthrough brand!</p>
This week’s episode is all about the routines and habits that help me manage my business while keeping up with life as a busy mom of two little ones. If you’ve ever felt like there’s not enough time in the day to get it all done, you’re not alone. Trust me, I’ve been there—and I’ve had to figure out how to make my limited work hours as productive as possible.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I structure my workdays, stay focused, and keep my business working, even with young kids at home. I’m sharing six routines and habits that work for me right now, in this season of life.
If this sounds like what you need, grab a coffee, settle in, and hit play! And don’t forget—if you’re listening live, my Black Friday sale is happening right now, so make sure to check out the details before it’s over: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bf
Links mentioned:
Read the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/295
Shop Black Friday: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bf
Tune into the Risen Motherhood podcast: https://www.risenmotherhood.com/podcast-episodes/ep-157-the-little-years-are-not-the-lost-years
Take my Showit template quiz (and get free Canva templates!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz
Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/
Shop Showit templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop
Join me inside Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod
Sign up for Podcast Success Blueprint: https://elizabethmccravy.com/psb
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to choose the perfect website template? Maybe it’s your first, maybe it’s your twentieth. You love certain elements in one template and different features in another, and you’re finding it impossible to choose the best Showit template for your business.
Is this you? You’ve spent hours flipping between browser tabs, analyzing every page of every template, and asking others for opinions—only to feel more unsure. If choosing a website template feels challenging, you’re not alone. It’s a big decision, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. I’ve been a website template designer on Showit for six years, and this is one of the most common questions I get from potential customers: "How do I choose the right template?"
Plus, if you're listening to this live, congrats my friend, because you have found the best time of year to buy a template for my shop! It’s Black Friday time and my sale officially starts on November 22nd, 2024, and it goes until December 2nd. It's the biggest sale of the year so if you want to choose a Showit template, this is definitely the time to buy. Get all the details here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bf
Links mentioned:
Read the full show notes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/294
Get on the waitlist for my Black Friday launch: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bf
Take my Showit template quiz (and get free Canva templates!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz
Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/
Shop Showit templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop
Join me inside Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod
Sign up for Podcast Success Blueprint: https://elizabethmccravy.com/psb
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
In this episode, I’m sharing three things you need to do BEFORE you buy a Showit website template—perfect if you're just starting out or if you're considering a rebrand. As a website designer who’s worked with countless clients and sold thousands of templates, I know how exciting (and sometimes overwhelming!) the process can be. My goal today is to give you a few key pieces of advice that’ll make your template journey smoother and help set you up for success.
Make sure to listen until the end because I’m also rapid-fire style sharing 7 things that I think you should look for in a template too! Great if you’re planning on shopping for a Showit Website Template on Black Friday!
Episodes mentioned:
My biggest sale of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for 11/22/2024 for Black Friday! This sitewide sale includes my website templates and courses PLUS I'm launching 4 new add-on templates you won't want to miss. Join the waitlist for info + to shop a little early at elizabethmccravy.com/BF!
Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM
Today, I brought on Rebecca Schor from Mama in Biz, and we're talking about some of the shifts and changes that come when becoming a mom who already has a business and is trying to fit motherhood and business together. If you're a first time mom, expecting mom, or a mom to just one little who's trying to figure out how to make business work with your new role as a mom, then this episode is for you.
Rebecca shares some fundamental reminders about business productivity and motherhood that we often hear, but we don't actually implement. And so this is your encouragement to really do and implement the things we're talking about here today, because I do believe you'll see big results in your life and business when you do.
Links Mentioned
Not Sure Which Template is Right For You? Take the Quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM
In this quick episode, I’m sharing one super simple thing you can do on your website this week that’ll help increase bookings, sales, email sign-ups—basically all the good stuff. And here’s the best part: it’ll only take you about 30 minutes (if that!). Seriously, it sounds too good to be true, but this is one tip that works like magic, and I barely ever hear anyone talking about it.
One of the biggest reasons why I’m able to run my business working very part-time, is because I do what I can to make what’s already working, work better. That’s a big part of what I’m sharing with you today and I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Links mentioned:
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
It’s nearing Black Friday time and whether you’re planning on doing a sale for YOUR business, or are planning to just simply promote other people’s products as an affiliate this year, this episode is for YOU. I've been doing Black Friday promotions since 2019 (since right after I launched my template shop!).
Even though my sales have evolved over the years, it's always been a big week in my business! To give you some perspective, I’ve had Black Fridays that have:
I think these tips are really going to help you whether you’re a first-time Black Friday sales person or you’ve done this many times before like me and you want some fresh thoughts/tips to make things better!
Links mentioned:
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM
Are you dreaming of launching your own podcast but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Or maybe you’ve already taken the plunge but want to make sure you’re doing things right from the get-go? In this episode, I’m sharing my top three tips for new podcasters before they hit record on their very first episode (but if you’ve already done that, don’t worry, these tips are still very relevant for you!).
After 5.5 years and 289 episodes, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a podcast successful. Whether it's investing in the right audio equipment (spoiler: it doesn’t have to be expensive!), pushing past the fear of how your voice sounds, or finding your unique podcasting voice, my hope is that these tips will help you get started (with more confidence!).
Links mentioned:
Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/289
Join Podcast Success Blueprint: https://elizabethmccravy.com/psb
Grab my FREE Podcast Equipment Guide: https://elizabethmccravy.com/record
Shop Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop
Not sure which template is right for you? Take the quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz
Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy
Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
In this episode, I’m chatting with Davey Jones, co-founder of Davey and Krista, Till Agency, and now the CEO behind BDOW!, a powerful form and popup tool formerly known as Sumo. You’ve likely heard that email marketing is profitable, but there’s always a lot of resistance around actually growing your email list. This conversation was not like that!
In fact, Davey shares things like how you can optimize your website to turn visitors into subscribers, using smart tactics like popups and advanced targeting to capture leads right when they're ready to engage. Whether you're just starting to build your email list or looking to take your strategy to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you.
Here’s a snapshot of what we cover:
And truly so much more! Davey is definitely an expert at marketing and he shared so many great email marketing tips in this episode. This episode is a must-listen!
Links Mentioned
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM
Maybe you are a stay-at-home mom, and you want to start a business. Maybe it relates to the career you had prior to motherhood, or maybe it’s a completely new idea. Whatever it is, you want to create something new.
Maybe it’s to contribute financially to your family, maybe it’s because you want something that’s “just yours” and the adventure of business sounds fun/exciting to you, or maybe it’s for so many reasons that you can’t even pinpoint them exactly, you just know you’re feeling called to this, passionate about this, and you have capacity to add something else to your plate.
If that’s you, this episode is for you. I’m sharing four pieces of advice I’d give the stay-at-home mom who wants to start a part-time business.
Links Mentioned:
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM
No matter where you are in your business journey, you need to hear this. I'm chatting with Maggie Patterson, who is absolutely incredible as you're about to get to hear. She's the editorial director at Scoop Studios and she's the creator of BS Free business. She's an advocate for humane business practices, rooted in respect, empathy, and trust. And she is someone who's really trying to change the way we have been taught to run our businesses and the way we've been taught to market for the better.
In this episode, we talk about:
You're going to love this conversation as much as I did. It’s jam-packed, so let’s dive in!
Links Mentioned:
- Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/286
- Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy
- Check out Maggie Patterson’s Website: https://bsfreebusiness.com/
- Follow Maggie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreebusiness
- Take Our Website Quiz (+ Get Free Canva Templates!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/quiz
- Join Booked Out Designer: https://elizabethmccravy.com/bod
- Join Podcast Sucess Blueprint: https://elizabethmccravy.com/psb
BLACK FRIDAY 2024 IS HERE! Save up to 38% off + shop 4 new add on templates! Templates, courses, and .... well, everything is on sale. Shop now at elizabethmccravy.com/BF! The sale ends on 12/3!
Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Heathcare Ministries! CHM is a health cost-sharing ministry and is a faith-based alternative to traditional health insurance. My family LOVES using CHM for our healthcare! You'll save tons of money with CHM, and CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills. Learn more: elizabethmccravy.com/CHM
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
