Independent Business

There is no wrong way to success—this episode proves it. Our team at HoneyBook recently released the 2025 Growth Guide, which shares key insights into what the top marketing and creative consultants are doing to hit six figures and beyond in their business. To break down these insights, we brought back two guests who know a thing or two about building successful businesses. Candice Coppola and Dr. Michael Tatonetti join us to share the strategies they are implementing to build their own multi six figure businesses. You are going to leave this conversation inspired with so many ideas of how you can grow in your business.Download the 2025 Growth Guide >>The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.Resources mentionedHoneybook’s 2025 Growth GuideCandice’s previous episode about affiliate marketingDr. Michael’s previous episode about audacityHoneybookConnect with the guestsCandice’s website: https://candicecoppola.com/The Power in Purpose podcast: https://podcast.candicecoppola.com/Dr. Michael’s website: https://www.pricingforassociations.com/ Dr. Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtatonetti/ Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

Did you know that around 48% of independent business owners have experienced burnout in the past month? In today's episode, we are breaking down mental health, performance management, and how we can prevent burnout in our businesses. Joining me is Kruti Kanojia, the co-founder and CEO of Healthy Gamer, which provides mental health support for the internet generation through coaching, content, and community. Kruti shares the unique way she and her husband started Healthy Gamer, what burnout really looks like in your business, and how we can create sustainable practices to support our well-being and success. The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.Resources mentionedOur episode with Les Alfred of Balanced Black GirlsConnect with the guestWebsite: healthygamer.ggLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/krutikanojiaInstagram: instagram.com/healthygamer_ggInstagram: instagram.com/healthygamerfamiliesConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

If you’re looking for a podcast episode that will make you feel fired up about your business, this is the one. Dr. Michael Tatonetti joins the show for an impactful conversation about his business journey, the importance of prioritizing yourself, and how to have the audacity to go after what you want.Dr. Tatonetti is the founder and CEO of Pricing for Associations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that if you want to build a successful business, you need to have not only the confidence but the belief that you can.The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.ResourcesEp 75 with Shay Brown and Cassie TorrecillasPareto PrincipleEp 44 with Shay CochraneLoomHoneybookClickUpEp 77 with Paige GriffithAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Institute of CPAs American Nurses AssociationEp 63 with Hayley PaigeConnect with the guestWebsite: pricingforassociations.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drtatonettiConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

Do your business finances feel chaotic, to the point that the idea of organizing your finances stresses you out? Matt Gartland of Smart Passive Income joins us to share how to reset your finances and find joy in the numbers with simple organization practices like forecasting your cashflow. Listen in as he highlights why he believes slow business growth is the key to long-term sustainability and how you can also make intentional decisions between profitability and growth. Now, if you love this conversation, then you don’t want to miss out on Matt’s upcoming webinar with Mac Hughes, Product Evangelist at HoneyBook! In this live class, he’s sharing how to financially prepare for the unexpected in your business. Register for this live class, happening on October 22nd at 12 PM EST.The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.Resources mentionedWebinar: Financially prepare for the unexpected with Matt Gartland50% of businesses fail in five yearsMike MichalowiczConnect with the guestWebsite: smartpassiveincome.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mattgartlandX: twitter.com/mattgartlandConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

Today’s episode is a powerful truth bomb that all business owners need to hear: success is never linear. My guest, Melissa Mitchell, is a testament to that fact, and I think you’re going to love her story.Melissa owns a YouTube video marketing agency and coaching business and shares her unique journey of stepping back into a corporate role after entrepreneurship, then finding success on Youtube that allowed her to become a full-time business owner again. Listen in as she highlights some of the key YouTube strategies she believes business owners should implement to find growth on Youtube and success for your business!Resources mentionedMelissa’s editing tutorialsConnect with the guestWebsite: wandermintcreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/wandermintcreativeYouTube: youtube.com/@WandermintCreativeConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

Do you know the difference between being a business owner and a thought leader? If you don’t, you will by the end of this episode. My guest, Camille Campins-Adams is a bestselling author and book coach.She joins us to break down the skills you need to become a thought leader in your industry, how to grow your influence, and how to discover the message you’re meant to share. If you’ve been wanting to be bolder, more innovative, and share your expertise with the world, this episode is for you. The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.Resources mentionedBrené BrownEpisode 52 with Jasmine StarConnect with the guestWebsite: camillecampinsadams.comInstagram: instagram.com/campinsadamsConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

Here’s a legal tip that all business owners need to hear: stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. In this episode, lawyer Paige Griffith of The Legal Paige shares the lessons she’s learned after one of the hardest years in her business. Paige also shares how her perseverance led to her building a multi-six-figure business in a matter of months. This episode is jam-packed with advice for entrepreneurs who want to build the businesses of their dreams.The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.Resources mentionedEpisode 44 with Shay CochranConnect with the guestWebsite: thelegalpaige.comInstagram: instagram.com/thelegalpaigeConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

Are you holding onto tasks in your business that are keeping you from scaling? Maybe you think you’re the only person who can handle the details. If that’s you in business, you may have been hit with the curse of expertise.In today’s conversation, business strategist and leadership coach Audrey Joy Kwan joins us to talk about overcoming the curse of expertise so that you can scale your business in a sustainable way that doesn’t compromise your well-being. Listen in as Audrey gives us a step-by-step guide to building your team, explains the powerful inspiration behind her business, and shares several other valuable insights in this jam-packed episode. The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.Connect with the guestWebsite: audreyjoykwan.comInstagram:instagram.com/audreyjoykwanEmail: support@audreyjoykwan.com Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

Running a business with your BFF can be a dream come true, but it also comes with a unique set of challenges. In this episode, I sit down with Shay Brown and Cassie Torrecillas, best friends turned co-founders of Bucketlist Bombshells.They share their incredible journeys, how they navigate friendship and business, and how they’ve turned their passion for travel into a thriving business venture.The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.Resources mentionedRocket Fuel by Gino WickmanEpisode 44 with Shay CochranConnect with the guestWebsite: bucketlistbombshells.comInstagram: instagram.com/bucketlistbombshells Connect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comInstagram: instagram.com/honeybookInstagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_