54. How To Give Yourself a Raise in 2026 (Without Working More Hours)

55. The Truth About Branding I Wish I Knew When I Started

If you've ever looked at your website, branding, or messaging and thought, "This doesn't feel like me anymore," this episode is for you. In this honest, behind-the-scenes conversation, I share the branding lessons I wishe I knew sooner — after a year of podcasting and nearly a decade in business. This episode is your permission slip to evolve, simplify, and build a brand that grows with you. You'll learn: * Why clarity matters more than clever messaging * How connection has become the new currency in branding * Why consistency beats aesthetics every time * The mindset shift that changes how you approach branding * How to let your brand evolve without starting over Episode Freebie: * How to Turn Strangers Into Paying Customers Online [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/sipc-blueprint] — My 7-Step Blueprint to attract the right people to your business, build trust, and confidently convert total strangers into loyal, paying customers. Download Here → https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/blueprint [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/blueprint] Extra Resources To Help You: * This Episode On the Blog: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/55 [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/55] * Design your visual brand with Brand Builder Kit: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk] Connect with Me: * Business Besties Facebook Group: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns] * Comments, questions, or feedback? Email my team at hello@wavesofimpactpodcast.com

54. How To Give Yourself a Raise in 2026 (Without Working More Hours)

You don't get annual reviews as an entrepreneur, but you do get to decide when you're ready to make more in your business. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 4 steps I use in my own business to increase my revenue without adding more clients, working more hours, or squeezing more time into an already full calendar. Learn how clarity, positioning, and confidence play the biggest roles in your next income level… and why you don't need to start over to give yourself a raise. You'll learn: * Why your next income level isn't about hustle * The #1 mistake people make before raising their prices * How your positioning shapes your ability to charge more * The power of narrowing your focus * Why making your offer EASY to buy is more important than ever Episode Freebie: * How to Turn Strangers Into Paying Customers Online [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/sipc-blueprint] — My 7-Step Blueprint to attract the right people to your business, build trust, and confidently convert total strangers into loyal, paying customers. Download Here → https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/blueprint [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/blueprint] Extra Resources To Help You: * This Episode On the Blog: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/54 [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/54] * Design your visual brand with Brand Builder Kit: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk] Connect with Me: * Business Besties Facebook Group: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns] * Comments, questions, or feedback? Email my team at hello@wavesofimpactpodcast.com

53. How to Get Clients Online: 5 Strategies That Actually Work

If you're tired of doing All.The.Things. but still not getting consistent clients, this episode is your guide to change that. I'm breaking down the five most common myths about getting clients online and what actually works when you're ready to stop chasing and start attracting. You'll learn: * The 5 most common mistakes that don't land clients (and why) * What actually creates trust and converts buyers * Why brand clarity beats visibility every time * A simple shift that could turn things around fast * Where to focus when your content isn't converting Episode Freebie: * How to Turn Strangers Into Paying Customers Online [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/sipc-blueprint] — My 7-Step Blueprint to attract the right people to your business, build trust, and confidently convert total strangers into loyal, paying customers. Download Here → https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/blueprint [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/blueprint] Extra Resources To Help You: * This Episode On the Blog: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/53 [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/53] * Design your visual brand with Brand Builder Kit: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk] Connect with Me: * Business Besties Facebook Group: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns] * Comments, questions, or feedback? Email my team at hello@wavesofimpactpodcast.com

52. When Your Website Isn't Converting (and What to Fix First)

You've got the traffic, the clicks, and even the compliments — but the sales aren't flowing. In this episode, we are diving into why your audience might be engaging with your brand but not converting — and what to look at first to fix it. Discover how clarity in your message, visuals, and website flow can turn casual browsers into confident buyers. You'll learn: * Why "pretty" doesn't always mean profitable * The three key areas that quietly affect conversions * How to align your message, visuals, and website flow * Simple changes that lead to instant trust and sales Episode Goodies: * Join me for my live 3-day workshop: Unlock Your In-Demand Brand — where I'll help you refine your visuals, clarify your messaging, and design a brand that sells before you ever get on a call. Save your seat → https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/workshop [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/workshop] Extra Resources To Help You: * This Episode On the Blog: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/52 [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/52] * Design your visual brand with Brand Builder Kit: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk] Connect with Me: * Business Besties Facebook Group: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns] * Comments, questions, or feedback? Email my team at hello@wavesofimpactpodcast.com

51. When Business Feels Overwhelming: How to Reset and Reconnect With Your Purpose

Ever felt like the business you once loved now just feels... heavy? You're not alone — and you're not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I'm opening up about a season in my business I've never shared before — a season where the passion started to fade and everything started to feel like too much. If you've been second-guessing your business or wondering why the work that used to energize you now feels like a weight, this one's for you. We're talking about * Why business burnout doesn't always look like burnout * How to check for alignment before you obsess over analytics * Simple ways to reconnect with your purpose (without a total overhaul) * What I did to shift from overwhelmed to re-inspired — and how you can too Your business doesn't have to feel heavy or overwhelming. Let's help you fall in love with it again. Episode Goodies: * Join my 3-day workshop: Unlock Your In-Demand Brand — where I'll help you refine your visuals, clarify your messaging, and design a brand that sells before you ever get on a call. Save your seat → https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/workshop [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/workshop] * Book Mentioned: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks → https://a.co/d/515g1TW [https://a.co/d/515g1TW] Extra Resources To Help You: * This Episode On the Blog: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/51 [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/51] * Design your visual brand with Brand Builder Kit: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/bbk] Connect with Me: * Business Besties Facebook Group: https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group [https://jessierichardsdesigns.com/business-bestie-group] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns [https://www.instagram.com/jessierichardsdesigns] * Comments, questions, or feedback? Email my team at hello@wavesofimpactpodcast.com