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Today’s special guest, Alyssa Walsh, the owner and founder of Sweet Briar Creative, is on the show today to share her story of transforming her business and gaining financial clarity. Alyssa shares her wisdom on making strategic decisions that protect your creative energy and contribute to long-term business growth. This episode sheds light on the necessity of investing back into your business—whether financially or through self-care—to ensure sustained success. Achieving a sustainable work-life balance is more than just a buzzword; it's a crucial element of lasting success. Learn how to navigate growth, balance productivity with rest, and develop ventures that not only benefit you but also your clients.
Alyssa Walsh is the owner and founder of Sweet Briar Creative. She’s a proud ‘Cyclone’ graduate, an Iowa native, and has recently set roots in Kansas with her husband Daniel. Located in the heart of the Flint Hills, Alyssa is surrounded by the pulse of the cattle industry, which fuels her inspiration daily. Together they run Regal Cattle, an operation focused on equipping youth with the tools to succeed in the show ring for a season, & the genetics to build a business for generations. Alyssa started Sweet Briar Creative from the ground up during her time at Iowa State University. The original goals of the business was to display her self-taught videography and graphic design skills to future employers. Sweet Briar Creative now serves clients all across the country & even worldwide. Since that leap of faith, Alyssa has loved the opportunity to speak on stages near and far about the importance of starting to chase your dreams now, not later. Alongside these efforts, Alyssa recently launched a set of digital courses, instructing eager students of all ages how to learn design and video techniques. Above all she attributes her success in business to God’s sovereign plan for her life. She hopes that SBC continues to point her audience towards Christ, and aims to keep Him at the forefront of it all.
In this episode, we cover:
- The critical lessons Alyssa learned about valuing her time and creativity, especially as a professional in the creative industry.
- The art of saying no to misaligned opportunities and the essential practice of reinvesting in one's business, both financially and through self-care.
- The delicate balance between rest and productivity, and why setting comprehensive goals beyond financial targets is crucial for long-term success.
- Valuable insights for building a business brick by brick, managing growth, effectively catering to clients' evolving needs, and gaining financial clarity.
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Find the complete show notes here: https://hansenllc.net/a-client-story-gaining-financial-clarity-with-alyssa-walsh-episode-31
