by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: Sophie, a big question a lot of people ask you know certainly in particular when you were looking at building brand, building an...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So if you are in business and you are planning on going to a trade fair, or an event, or a conference, have you got any tips for making...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: Video coming soon… [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: Okay, it’s a tough one to answer, but really, really quickly, three things, the three main things building...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So David, I’ve known you for about probably 12 years now and I wasn’t, I didn’t know you in this part of the world in...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Social Media, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So, there seems to be loads and loads of people offering social media management services now so they’ll take on your social media for...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: Video coming soon… [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So then, can you tell me, do you think special offers are a good way of generating business? Interviewee: ...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Books, Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So, I’ve got a book all written ready to go what do I do now? Interviewee: Okay, there are really three options for getting...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Books, Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So a lot of people are self-publishing to kindle and not getting a physical copy of their book done. Would you say that there is a benefit...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Books, Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: If you are doing coaching or you have an expertise in something that gives you the knowledge to be able to write a book, obviously you want...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Books, Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So, for someone looking to increase their visibility and their credibility of themselves and their business, how would a book help them do...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Books, Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Social Media, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So, we might, people who aren’t necessary in the publishing world might think about books as being quite a tradition imprint bound...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: Okay, a lot of people do marketing and they go straight for the kill, they try and sell right away. What would your best tips be for using...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Social Media, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: Video coming soon… [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So Nial there seems to be more and more social media platforms available to us every day, more and more people...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Social Media, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: So there are lots of people out there who are saying they are social network marketers, how do you spot a scammer from a saint?...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 27, 2017 | Branding
OPI Instinct of Color OPI Announces Brand’s First International Short Film. The film’s four featured lacquers – Pink-ing of You, Red My Fortune Cookie, Need Sunglasses? and No Room for the Blues – each represent one style of dance and one overarching theme,...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 2, 2017 | Books, Business
I’ve read quite a few books and these are some that stand out for me as being among my favourite: The Go-Giver Bob Burg and John David Mann For such a small, quick read this little book really packs some punch. Told in metaphor (as a story rather than in the...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 2, 2017 | Books, Business
I have been making an extra effort to read more in recent years and I’ve enjoyed some fantastic books. Many people are interested in what I’ve been consuming so here are the books I enjoyed in 2016: Business Books Made To Stick – Chip Heath Great...
by Sophie Jewry | Sep 12, 2016 | Business, Kickstarter
For me, starting is the easy bit. But I know this is not always the case for everyone. Ideas flow into my head every day and quite a few of them I truly believe would have legs if I chose to pursue them. Obviously that would not be possible so I have to simply get the...
by Sophie Jewry | Sep 9, 2016 | Business, Kickstarter
Woop! Woop! I have been dancing around the house this evening to this song: I left this afternoon to do some errands and just 4 hours later came back to see that we’d not only smashed through the 40% mark, that I’d been watching creep up slowly all...
by Sophie Jewry | Sep 4, 2016 | Business, Kickstarter
Hurrah! We’re 30% there folks! Soooo thrilled that the pledges are still coming in. This is where we are at the moment: 127 backers £3,062 pledged of £10,000 goal 16 days to go I’m excited to see the percentages going up but also on edge and have panicky...
by Sophie Jewry | Aug 26, 2016 | Branding, Kickstarter
In the last post I told you about the ‘creation story’ of the M Planning Notebook and ended with a nod towards what happened next. Here’s goes… I ordered the main sample of the notebook. *drumroll* We’re talking fully functional, printed,...
by Sophie Jewry | Aug 24, 2016 | Business, Kickstarter
I thought I’d share with you a little bit more about the process of this whole Kickstarter thing and how it came into being so I’ll start at the beginning with where the ideas came from. As you may know, back in 2014 I had an idea for a diary planner,...
by Sophie Jewry | Aug 23, 2016 | Business, Kickstarter
Good morning! Day 2 and I have to say it’s a strange feeling waking up today because I don’t know how I feel about everything. I can’t quite put my finger on the sensation and perhaps that’s because this is all so new. I’ve done product...
by Sophie Jewry | Aug 22, 2016 | Business, Kickstarter
Wow! What a whirlwind the last 15 hours have been… well, the last few weeks really but culminating in a rush of emotions and activity in the last 24 hours. What have I been doing? Launching a Kickstarter. You may or may not have heard about Kickstarter before...
by Sophie Jewry | Jul 6, 2016 | Branding
This Grimm & Co branding has to be my favourite brand example this year. I LOVE stuff like this and it’s exactly the sort of project I dream about; full immersion in the brand creation. This is a beautiful example of getting VERY clear on who the brand is...
by Sophie Jewry | May 2, 2016 | Podcast
In today’s episode, Sophie discusses taking ownership as a leader following her recent reading of “Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
by Sophie Jewry | Apr 25, 2016 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie shares her thoughts after reading the book “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman
by Sophie Jewry | Apr 18, 2016 | Podcast
In todays episode, Sophie asks if the visual representation of your business is in balance with your deliverability and if it’s not – what to do about it
by Sophie Jewry | Apr 1, 2016 | Business
by Sophie Jewry | Mar 17, 2016 | Branding, Business
I stumbled across this today and it made me smile so much I couldn’t resist sharing it with you here. Just Laid is a brainchild of the Springettes brand agency, who were looking to create a fun approach for this brand. The Brief: We were asked to develop...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 5, 2016 | Books, Business
Books I read in 2015 Talk Like TED – Carmine Gallo Start With Why – Simon Sinek Gods & Warriors – Michelle Paver The Forgotten Legion – Ben Kane The Silver Eagle – Ben Kane Eat That Frog – Brian Tracy The Gifts of Imperfection...
by Sophie Jewry | Nov 23, 2015 | Podcast
Is the real personality of your business coming through in everything that you do when it comes to branding? Sophie considers this question in today’s episode
by Sophie Jewry | Nov 16, 2015 | Podcast
In today’s episode Sophie asks you to step out of your comfort zone and see what happens – it’s not as scary as you think!
by Sophie Jewry | Nov 9, 2015 | Podcast
Joe Gregory of ReThink Press and Books Bring Business, answers this important question
by Sophie Jewry | Nov 2, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode, Sophie explores the brand image of Pret A Manger
by Sophie Jewry | Oct 26, 2015 | Podcast
In this Q&A session with Nial Adams, Sophie explains why targeted marketing is not bad for your business
by Sophie Jewry | Oct 19, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode, Sophie talks goal setting. You may have heard of setting SMART goals, but what about PURE goals? Listen in to find out more
by Sophie Jewry | Oct 12, 2015 | Podcast
Joe Gregory of ReThink Press and Books Bring Business, answers this important question
by Sophie Jewry | Oct 5, 2015 | Podcast
In today’s episode, Sophie explains why being grateful can change your life & your business
by Sophie Jewry | Sep 28, 2015 | Podcast
Sophie takes you through the creative and learning process behind the Ultimate Diary Planner and shares her thoughts to help you create and launch your own product
by Sophie Jewry | Sep 21, 2015 | Podcast
Why does your business need loyal customers and how do you get them – listen in as Sophie explains
by Sophie Jewry | Sep 14, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie reveals why brand consistency is essential for your business growth
by Sophie Jewry | Sep 8, 2015 | Live It, News
Today I had a nightmare journey to Birmingham… or at least it was meant to be to Birmingham but I only got as far as the Cambridge junction and turned around to come home again after spending 2 hours stationery on a 3 mile stretch of the A14 in one of the worst...
by Sophie Jewry | Sep 7, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie asks if you are thankful for your life right now and what you need to do to make changes
by Sophie Jewry | Aug 31, 2015 | Podcast
To niche or not to niche? – that is the question Sophie answers in today’s episode
by Sophie Jewry | Aug 24, 2015 | Podcast
In today’s episode, Sophie discusses how the small things in life and business can make a happy difference
by Sophie Jewry | Aug 17, 2015 | Podcast
Is your to do list never ending but you’re procrastinating over tasks? In today’s episode, Sophie shows you how to focus your mind, kickstart your determination and get stuff done
by Sophie Jewry | Aug 10, 2015 | Podcast
In today’s episode, Sophie explores your marketing and reminds you that it takes 25 touchs before a customer buys from you – are you touching your customers enough?
by Sophie Jewry | Aug 4, 2015 | Podcast
In today’s episode, Sophie asks what change would you like to see in your life right now
by Sophie Jewry | Jul 20, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie explains what can happen when you truly focus on your business
by Sophie Jewry | Jul 14, 2015 | Podcast
Sophie discusses how you position your brand and asks what does your business stand for and how does it demonstrate this? Are you being congruent?
by Sophie Jewry | Jul 9, 2015 | Podcast
In this Q&A session with Nial Adams, Sophie shares her time management tips
by Sophie Jewry | Jul 6, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie shares a virtual hug with you for those times when you feel alone in your business and are not achieving all that you set out to
by Sophie Jewry | Jul 2, 2015 | Podcast
Nial Adams, an acclaimed Marketing and Business Growth Specialist with over two decades of business experience, shares his thoughts on working with social media managers
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 29, 2015 | Podcast
In this Q&A session with Nial Adams, Sophie shares her experience of starting a brand from scratch
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 25, 2015 | Podcast
Nial Adams, an acclaimed Marketing and Business Growth Specialist with over two decades of business experience, shares his tips on developing local connections
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 22, 2015 | Podcast
In this Q&A session with Nial Adams, Sophie explains the difference between a brand coach and a graphic designer
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 18, 2015 | Podcast
Nial Adams, an acclaimed Marketing and Business Growth Specialist with over two decades of business experience, shares his thoughts on how to use marketing to build relationships
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 15, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie shares her design tips on image sizes for signage or large format printing
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 11, 2015 | Podcast
Nial Adams, an acclaimed Marketing and Business Growth Specialist with over two decades of business experience, answers this important question
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 8, 2015 | Podcast
Useful design tips in this episode from Sophie re image sizes for printing – delve into the world of dpi’s!
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 4, 2015 | Podcast
It’s important to keep your eyes open when you’re considering your own branding, because you can stumble across inspiration and examples in lots of unexpected places.
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 2, 2015 | Quotes, Uncategorized
1. “Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.” Oprah Winfrey 2. “Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about...
by Sophie Jewry | Jun 1, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie explores how and when you should promote your various businesses – being specific is the key!
by Sophie Jewry | May 27, 2015 | Business, Quotes, Uncategorized
1.“My husband always tell me that I’m the most unrelenting person he’s ever met, and it’s true. If I make a commitment to something I will stick to it no matter what.” Jenny Craig 2.”Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be...
by Sophie Jewry | May 25, 2015 | Podcast
Finding and working with a graphic designer for the first time can be a daunting and difficult task. In this episode Sophie gives you some top tips about what you need to look out for when you’re choosing a designer and the different ways you can go about having...
by Sophie Jewry | May 23, 2015 | Affirmations, Business
1. “Today I am building a business that will one day allow me to walk the beaches of the world!” 2. “I wake up everyday with smile because I know I have something to be thankful for.” 3. “I have meaningful relationships with the people...
by Sophie Jewry | May 18, 2015 | Podcast
One of Sophie’s favourite soapbox subjects is brand consistency. In this episode Sophie goes into more detail as to why being consistent is so very important when it comes to your branding, how you can build a brand over time, how the big boys use consistency to...
by Sophie Jewry | May 11, 2015 | Podcast
A subject that is little considered before you begin your business journey, and yet fonts and colours are the backbone of your visual brand. A whole new world of potential and confusion – but which do you choose and where do you find the right ones for you?...
by Sophie Jewry | May 8, 2015 | Branding
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by Sophie Jewry | May 4, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie talks through the pros and cons of rushing to get what you feel is expected of you when it comes to design and print. The humble business card has many positive points, but only if you will make full use of them. Plenty of food for thought here...
by Sophie Jewry | Apr 27, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie explores ways to move forward in your life and business when overwhelm strikes
by Sophie Jewry | Apr 20, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie explores ways of getting back in the flow when you feel like giving it all up
by Sophie Jewry | Apr 13, 2015 | Podcast
Tesco have ditched the Kingsmill bread brand. Could your business cope with losing your best client? In this Podcast Sophie talks about how you can make sure your brand is safe and will last the test of time.
by Sophie Jewry | Apr 6, 2015 | Podcast
If you don’t know where you’re going, how on earth are you going to get there. In this episode Sophie talks about the taxi journey that so many business people are on – a taxi to nowhere. Are you in that taxi? Maybe it’s time to tell the driver...
by Sophie Jewry | Mar 30, 2015 | Podcast
One of the most commonly asked questions; with so many networks to choose from how on earth do you know which is right for you? If you’ve been wondering what the answer to this is then listen up because Sophie explains all in this episode.
by Sophie Jewry | Mar 23, 2015 | Podcast
Sometimes you can be putting a bright and sunny persona out to the world but feeling fragile inside. This episode is a gentle boost to motivate you to keep going on your journey to achieving your business dreams.
by Sophie Jewry | Mar 16, 2015 | Podcast, Social Media
Scheduling can be a bit of a minefield and it’s definitely not about spamming. In this episode Sophie talks about the pros and cons of scheduling social media and some tips on how to do it well and what to avoid. [hr] If you’d like some help with your...
by Sophie Jewry | Mar 12, 2015 | Branding
Adverts and their makers are getting more creative as the months go by… I’m spoilt for choice for examples and so I’m going to be creating a few different posts on this subject. Below you’ll find some inspiring and awesome adverts that...
by Sophie Jewry | Mar 9, 2015 | Podcast
In this weeks episode, Sophie challenges you to deal with whatever life throws at you, quickly!
by Sophie Jewry | Mar 2, 2015 | Podcast
In this podcast Sophie talks about taking a moment to stop and recharge your batteries. How finding the time for even just a minute out of the rush that is life can be all you need to give your body and mind the boost it needs
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 26, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie shares information on scaling and expanding your business from a recent training course she found very valuable
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 9, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie shares her thoughts on logo design and why it’s just one piece of brand jigsaw puzzle
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 8, 2015 | Branding, Business, Tips
Listen to this blog post: [hr] I’ve done my fair share of logo designs over the years and there is one thing that crops up time after time: trying to fit everything into the logo. What do I mean by everything? Well, business owners tend to get fixated on the logo...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 2, 2015 | Podcast
Life flies past so fast! We’re already into February and it seems we have an increasing number of things vying for our attention. Time to stop for a second and remember the important things. On this week’s podcast Sophie talks through 42 life lessons and it all gets...
by Sophie Jewry | Feb 2, 2015 | Business, Live It, Tips
Listen to the blog here: [hr] January is already in the past. February is steaming ahead and life is, as always, busy. There seems to be increasing numbers of things screaming for our attention at all times. Many of us are busy being busy and struggling to find the...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 26, 2015 | Branding, Business
[hr] [hr] “If you focus on results you will never change. If you focus on change you WILL get results.” I’ve learnt lots over the past 12 months, as I always do, and one of the most important lessons is the power of focus and persistence. No matter...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 26, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie explores the area of niching and identifying your perfect client and why this is a must for your business
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 19, 2015 | Business, Healthy, Tips
[hr] [hr] As you most likely already know, I’m a great believer in a holistic approach to life and business and it’s the season for gym membership buying, new diets starting and a whole heap of other resolutions to get more healthy and fit. No doubt...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 19, 2015 | Podcast
No matter what industry you’re in, what your turnover is or what you’re goals are, if you have a clear focus and market consistently in line with that focus then you will grow your business effectively. Sophie speaks about why being a generalist can be bad...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 12, 2015 | Branding, Business
[hr] [hr] Every new year you see a sea of ‘New Year New You’ style promotions and there’s a good reason for it. When the first of January comes round you can’t help but wonder where the last 12 months have gone, take a look at what you did...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 12, 2015 | Podcast
No doubt you’ve heard someone say ‘I’m going to stick to it this year’… perhaps you’ve said those immortal words yourself before? This episode looks at approaching business in a holistic way and ensuring that there’s a good balance...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 6, 2015 | Podcast
Every new year you see a sea of ‘New Year New You’ style promotions and there’s a good reason for it. When the first of January comes round you can’t help but wonder where the last 12 months have gone, take a look at what you did during that...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 6, 2015 | Podcast
Sometimes life gives you a nudge to remember the important things. Following a breakdown, Sophie muses on how easy it is to think there will be time for the things that matter and how we can make changes in the way we think and behave to ensure we’re not left...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 6, 2015 | Podcast
Launching the podcast Sophie speaks about her journey from young mum to award-winning business woman and touches briefly on some of her adventures along the way.
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 6, 2015 | Podcast
In this episode Sophie speaks about how modelling (not the fashion type!) can help you achieve bigger and better things for your business. Also how becoming an expert in a niche area can make a massive difference and get clients knocking on your door.
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 6, 2015 | Business
What on earth is VATMOSS and does it apply to you? Well to explain the ‘what’ this is my favourite explanation to date, using a banana analogy: I grow bananas and sell them on a stall outside my house. I follow all the rules for banana-sellers, and happily...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 6, 2015 | Podcast
Brand is a powerful thing that can create strong emotional reactions with your clients and the level of that emotion is down to you creating a brand that people can feel so passionately about. In this episode Sophie explains the essence of branding and how you can...
by Sophie Jewry | Jan 2, 2015 | Business, Live It
I was merrily driving back from seeing my mum in panto in Reading when disaster struck – upon approaching a busy roundabout on the A11 dual carriageway my car engine switched off and the power steering disappeared! Thankfully there was a quiet road turning to my...
by Sophie Jewry | Dec 9, 2014 | Branding, Business, Questions Answered, Tips, Video
Watch the interview: Video coming soon… [hr] Listen to the interview: [hr] Click here to download the MP3 [hr] Read the interview: Interviewer: Sophie, one of the things obviously very aware of in terms of the way your business model runs you specifically...
