Play It Brave Podcast

From a gated community to a double-wide in the countryside, Alexandria Smith shares her story of transformation and what it taught her about success, intentionality, gratitude, and living a nourishing life. Take a listen to D’Arcy and Alex’s conversation to gain perspective and learn some ways to nurture yourself, your family, and the community around you. SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/big-dreams-come-in-small-packages/

One of the most common questions I get is how to get on Preferred Vendor Lists, and I’ve brought on the owner of Rachael Ellen Events to personally answer your questions and teach you the do’s and don’ts of connecting with wedding planners. What are you waiting for? Push play already! SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/the-secret-to-getting-booked-by-wedding-planners/

Have you ever thought about how your personality could determine your bottom line? In this episode, Morgan of In Frames Photography and I discuss how our VERY different personalities have effected our businesses, and how you can utilize your personality in your marketing to attract the right clientele, and raise your prices. SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/does-personality-determine-profits?/

This week I’m rewinding the tapes and going back to an old favorite when I gave away all my secrets for collecting kickass testimonials and recurring referrals that keep me booked up ALL. YEAR. LONG. Even if you already listened, we all need a good reminder every now and then. BONUS: Listen all the way through to get the link to download my FREE guide to Super Power Testimonials. SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/testimonial-&-referral-marketing-strategies-you-can-copy/

Today on the Play It Brave Podcast, I’m giving an exclusive sneak peek into my Brand Map course. This lesson is diving into all the ways to define your brand and create a strong foundation for your business. If your business is in need of a stronger identity that is recognizable, trusting, and evokes emotions, you should really have a listen! SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/exclusive-access:-how-to-brand-strong/

If you’re in pursuit of getting your story heard and business seen, then listen up! Today on Play It Brave, PR Ninja Jen Gottlieb shares the importance of relationships and networking to your visibility online. She even gives you some action steps to take that will help you skyrocket your business to success, so make sure you tune in! SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/how-to-build-a-network-that-skyrockets-your-business-with-jen-gottlieb/

Do you dream of publishing a book? Today on Play It Brave, I’m interviewing health coach, online business mentor, & published author, Elizabeth Rider. She shares a behind the scenes look into becoming a published author, what photographers should know about working with someone like her, and a few healthy habits all entrepreneurs need. This is a must-listen for any entrepreneur out there! SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/behind-the-scenes-of-getting-a-book-published/

Getting inside buyers’ minds is so important when it comes to knowing how to position yourself to show the value of what you’re offering. In this episode I’m sharing the top 5 questions buyers ask themselves before purchasing, and you don’t want to miss it! Dive in and challenge yourself to take these questions into account when marketing your products and services so that you can increase your sales! SHOW NOTES: darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/5-questions-clients-ask-before-they-buy-from-you/

As entrepreneurs, we’re often sacrificing so much, including our health. If this sounds familiar to you, then listen in as I interview my sister Brooke, who happens to be a Registered Nurse! In this episode she shares five things that we can do as entrepreneurs to better our health and in return, better our businesses. SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/these-5-health-hacks-will-blow-your-mind/

Love to create, but struggle to market your products or services? Been there, done that! The truth is, if you plan on running a thriving business, you have to be able to sell. Thankfully I’ve done all the research for you, and I’m sharing 7 marketing strategies that I’ve never shared before! All you have to do is put in the time and effort to implement them. SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/7-marketing-secrets-to-steal-right-now/

Desiring wealth doesn’t mean you’re greedy. In a world where money is a taboo topic, D’Arcy is bringing a new perspective by opening up the conversation and sharing key tactics to getting rich. In this episode she breaks down the key points from one of her favorite books, The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles and challenges you to not be afraid to seek wealth in your life. SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/the-science-of-getting-rich/

Bad reviews and difficult clients can take a huge toll on our mindset if we let them. In this episode I’m uncovering 7 ways you can identify your co-dependency, and nip it in the butt so that you can handle negative situations with integrity and grace. Listen in! SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/how-to-handle-bad-reviews/

If you had a master list of your strengths and weaknesses, wouldn’t you use those to navigate your life and business? Today’s guest, Dawni is an expert in personality archetypes. In this episode she will go through some of the most common archetypes of entrepreneurs and how they can positively and negatively effect your business. Listen in to find out what type of entrepreneur you are! SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/discover-what-type-of-entrepreneur-you-are/

Is Instagram cramping your style? Maybe you’re at a crossroads in the direction of your business? In this episode business educator and magazine editor, Katie O. Selvidge and I discuss the role that Instagram plays in our lives and businesses, as well as how to pivot when things just aren’t working the way you’d like. SHOW NOTES: darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/stop-freaking-out-about-instagram-with-katie-o-selvidge/

In this day of social media algorithm madness, if you're not utilizing Search Engine Optimization to bring in clients and customers, you're making a big mistake! Don't just sit back and wait for the emails to roll in. Be empowered in your business and take action! In this episode, SEO Ninja Paula Castillo answers your burning questions about SEO and shells out some easy steps you can take today to get started! SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/easy-seo-tips-to-get-found-on-google/