Starting a Business During the Pandemic w/ Founders of Meet Cute Box Brenda & Tony Berardo

08/22/22 • 34 min

Looking for a fun and unique way to keep the spark alive with your significant other? What if there was a way to have new and exciting date ideas delivered right to your door? Well, there is – it’s called Meet Cute Box! It's a subscription service that sends date night ideas to you each month so you can skip the planning and just enjoy quality time with your partner.
In this episode, I chat with the founders of Meet Cute Box, Brenda & Tony Berardo, about their entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind their business, and what it takes to succeed as a couple working the business together. They also offer advice for other entrepreneurs, including tips on how you can open a business while working a corporate job, the power of networking, and how Meet Cute Box can help you and other entrepreneurs get more eyes on your business by partnering with them.
So if you're wondering how you can turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a reality, or if you're just looking for some fun and unique date night ideas, this episode is for you!
Join us as we discuss:
(1) The story behind Meet Cute Box and how it helps couples connect
(2) The importance of research, commitment, and innovation for entrepreneurs
(3) How Meet Cute Box shares small businesses with a wider audience
(4) Meet Cute Box’s different subscription plans and the type of products you can expect to receive
(5) Some of the challenges and rewards of running a business with your significant other
(6) How your business can collaborate with Meet Cute Box and help increase your revenue
(7) Using the power of social media and word-of-mouth marketing for your small business
(8) Brenda & Tony's advice for other entrepreneurs who are just starting out or who want to start a side hustle
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Meet Cute Box
This interview is part of a podcast sponsorship by Meet Cute Box. If you're looking for a fun way to connect even more with your partner, be sure to check out their website and use the code NEWBIE for $10 off your first box!
Basecamp
This episode is sponsored by Basecamp. Basecamp is a project management and team communication app used by thousands of companies to help you stay organized, stay in touch, and get things done more efficiently. It's an all-in-one toolkit for remote work, with message boards to dos calendars, document sharing, group chats, and more. Go to basecamp.com/lindsay and sign up today for a free 30-day trial!
Resources
Connect with Brenda and Tony
Website: https://www.meetcutebox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetcutebox/
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From Corporate Lawyer to Full-Time Entrepreneur | Strategic Web Design & Non-Salesy Copywriting w/ Jennifer Westbrook from JenWestWriting

Afraid you don’t have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? For Jennifer Westbrook, it took a few tries – and a lot of courage – before she finally went all in on her business. Now, as a Christian copywriter and web design strategist, she helps other women in business simplify their online presence so they can attract their ideal clients.
I had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer about her journey from being a lawyer in corporate America to a successful entrepreneur, how she helps her clients simplify their online presence, and how she's been able to attract her ideal clients through consistent content marketing. She also shares tips on how you can write copy that sells and design a simple, strategic website that will have the right people knocking at your door.
So whether you're thinking about starting a business or are in the early stages of building your empire, this episode is for you!
Join us as we discuss:
(1) How to get clear on what your target market wants and needs from you
(2) Why you don't need a lot of money or experience to get started on your business
(3) Why you need to speak the language of your target market to connect with them
(4) The importance of taking action and course correcting as you go in entrepreneurship
(5) The biggest mistakes Jennifer sees people making with their websites & copywriting
(6) How to build a simple, strategic website that works
(7) What you should focus on as a new entrepreneur to get your business off the ground
(8) Copywriting tips for creating web pages that convert
(9) Jennifer's biggest piece of advice for women who want to make the leap into entrepreneurship
Sponsor
This episode is sponsored by Basecamp. Basecamp is a project management and team communication app used by thousands of companies to help you stay organized, stay in touch, and get things done more efficiently. It's an all-in-one toolkit for remote work, with message boards to dos calendars, document sharing, group chats, and more. Go to basecamp.com/lindsay and sign up today for a free 30-day trial!
Resources

Connect with Jennifer
Website: https://www.jenwestwriting.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenwestwriting
Freebies: https://www.jenwestwriting.com/freebies
Course: How to Build a Website in One Week on the Wix Platform
Kajabi
Kajabi is a great platform for those looking to build an online business. For a limited time, you can get three months for just $99. This deal includes access to templates and easy-to-use tools so you can create a professional website without any web design experience. Take advantage of this offer today and get your business up and running. Visit lindsayhanson.com/kajabi99 to learn more!*Note: The above link is an affiliate link, which means I may r

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Showing Up as Your Authentic Self w/ Personal Brand Strategist Jen Campbell

When it comes to branding, most aspiring entrepreneurs think of colors or logos. But your personal brand is so much more than that. It's all about the mix of who you are, what you do, and how you do it. When you have the appropriate blend of these three elements, not only will it assist you in attracting your ideal clients and consumers; but you'll also be able to shine as your most genuine self.

And that's something that today's guest, Jen Campbell, a personal brand strategist, knows a thing or two about. Jen works with entrepreneurs to help them get clear on their values, message, and audience so they can show up as their authentic selves online. She shares her personal story of how she got over being “cringey”, what she wished she knew when she started her business, and how to avoid the comparison game on social media.

Jen also walks us through how she helps her clients get clear on their branding identity and offers some tips on how we can all show up more authentically online. If you're curious about personal branding and want to learn how to show up as your most true self, then this episode is for you!
Join us as we discuss:
(1) What personal branding is, and what is isn't
(2) How personal branding can help you attract your ideal customers
(3) The importance of authenticity in branding
(4) How Jen embraces being the cringey mom and shows up confidently online
(5) Why personal branding is necessary for online entrepreneurs
(6) The best ways to use social media to build your brand
(7) The 3 biggest personal branding mistakes entrepreneurs make
(8) Jen's biggest piece of advice for women wanting to make the leap into entrepreneurship!
Sponsors

Meet Cute Box
This episode is sponsored by Meet Cute Box. If you're looking for a fun way to connect even more with your partner, be sure to check out www.meetcutebox.com and use the code NEWBIE for $10 off your first box!
Credit
This episode is sponsored by Credit.com. Need a handle on your credit? Extra credit by Credit.com can help you build your credit history and improve your credit score by reporting things like your rent and utility payments. See where your credit really stands and sign up for extra credit today at credit.com/lindsayhanson. You can cancel anytime, and the first seven days are free!
Basecamp
This episode is sponsored by Basecamp. Basecamp is a project management and team communication app used by thousands of companies to help you stay organized, stay in touch, and get things done more efficiently. It's an all-in-one toolkit for remote work, with message boards to dos calendars, document sharing, group chats, and more. Go to basecamp.com/lindsay and sign up today for a free 30-day trial!
Resources
Connect with Jen
Website: https://jencampbell.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jencampbellteaches
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