The Playhouse Free Tier Experiment Results Are In… with Deanna Seymour

Tell Better Stories & Attract Aligned Clients with Reme Mancera

If you think storytelling in business means you needed some huge dramatic backstory, this conversation with Reme Mancera will completely change your mind. We talked about how the smallest moments from your life can actually become the most powerful way to build trust, connection, and authority with your audience. In this episode: 0:00 Why storytelling matters and how stories build trust 5:00 Why you do not need an “epic” story to connect with people 10:45 How small personal stories make your brand more memorable We also kept the conversation going with a Live Q&A where we talked about: * How to know which stories actually matter to your audience * How to stop worrying about repeating yourself online * Creative ways to tell the same story from different angles * How to find your natural storytelling voice * Balancing storytelling without oversharing If you want the extra content, plus visibility, masterminds, and coworking, you can join us as a Playhouse member for $27 a month. You might even end up on the podcast in the future. Join us at: https://jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com/collective] Hang out with Reme: https://storyconnectors.com [https://storyconnectors.com] Hang out with Deanna: https://deannaseymour.com [https://deannaseymour.com/] https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour [https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour] 🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com/] and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners! And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!

The Playhouse Free Tier Experiment Results Are In… with Deanna Seymour

I’m officially announcing the end to the free tier inside The Playhouse and I’m sharing the data that’s led to the decision. In this episode: 0:23 - The fate of the Playhouse free tier (and why it's ending) 2:27 - The improv troupe analogy that sparked the whole experiment 4:24 - 5ish months of real membership data, broken down 11:05 - When my funnel went upside down: paid members dropping to free 12:30 - The new Thursday schedule and what's coming next Links: Episode about the Thursday Schedule: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423323/episodes/19202496 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423323/episodes/19202496] Get on Deanna's Newsletter for Networking Parties: https://deannaseymour.com/newsletter [https://deannaseymour.com/newsletter] Hang out with Deanna: https://deannaseymour.com [https://deannaseymour.com] Join us in The Playhouse: https://jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com] 🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com/] and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners! And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!

The New Playhouse Thursday Schedule (and the Data Behind It) with Deanna Seymour

I'm taking you behind the scenes and digging into the data around a big schedule change coming to The Playhouse this summer!  In this episode: 0:32 - Vulnerability alert: why the Playhouse isn't growing in a sustainable way 6:46 - The top 3 reasons members leave (and their exit feedback responses) 13:21 - The Think Tank stats that surprised me... and not in a fun way 14:36 - Why "67 events in 90 days" isn’t as impressive as it sounds 15:57 - The new Thursday Playhouse schedule and why this container will hopefully make showing up a habit for members Links from this episode: Episode about Free Tier: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423323/episodes/19202983 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423323/episodes/19202983] Hang out with Deanna: https://deannaseymour.com [https://deannaseymour.com] Join us in The Playhouse: https://jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com] 🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com/] and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners! And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!

Good Messaging Isn’t Good Enough Anymore with Jen Liddy

Good messaging used to be enough. In 2026? You need messaging that actually sounds like you, calls in the right people, and makes your audience immediately feel seen. In this episode: 0:00 Why “good enough” messaging stopped working in 2026 4:58 The problem with vague messaging like “overwhelmed” 9:49 Why specific messaging attracts better-fit clients 12:21 Jen’s MVP framework: Messaging, Voice, and Positioning 26:09 Why constant how-to content is hurting your marketing We also kept the conversation going with a Live Q&A where we talked about: How to make your messaging more specific without feeling boxed in The difference between messaging, copy, and content How to use personality in your marketing without oversharing online Why positioning matters even if you offer the same service as everyone else The “hedging” words making your content sound watered down If you want the extra content, plus visibility, masterminds, and coworking, you can join us as a Playhouse member for $27 a month. You might even end up on the podcast in the future. Join us at: https://jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com/collective] Hang out with Jen: https://jenliddy.com [https://jenliddy.com] https://jenliddy.com/quiz [https://jenliddy.com/quiz] https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenliddy/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenliddy/] Hang out with Deanna: https://deannaseymour.com [https://deannaseymour.com] https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour [https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour] 🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com/] and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners! And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!

Websites That Grow With You with Rene Morozowich

You don’t need a massive website to look legit. You need something simple that actually reflects where your business is right now. In this episode: 0:00 Why you don’t need a big, complicated website 2:18 How doing too much leads to burnout fast 6:00 What your website actually needs when you’re starting 11:50 Letting your website evolve as your business changes 16:05 What to check when you update your site We also kept the conversation going with a Live Q&A where we talked about: * How to update your website without overthinking it * What actually matters when you’re reviewing your site * The difference between technical fixes and content updates * Easy ways to keep your site current without a full overhaul * Managing your website alongside everything else in your business If you want the extra content, plus visibility, masterminds, and coworking, you can join us as a Playhouse member for $27 a month. You might even end up on the podcast in the future. Join us at: https://jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com/collective] Hang out with Rene Morozowich: https://renemorozowich.com/connect/ [https://renemorozowich.com/connect/] Hang out with Deanna Seymour: https://deannaseymour.com [https://deannaseymour.com]https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour [https://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour] 🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com [https://jointheplayhouse.com/] and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners! And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!