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  • Why Aligning Your Resources is the Key to Executing Your Strategy

    Why Aligning Your Resources is the Key to Executing Your Strategy
    Jan 18 2026
    301: Why Aligning Your Resources is the Key to Executing Your Strategy

    On the podcast today, I'm joined by Courtney Bramlett, owner of The Good Sower, and the powerhouse behind marketing and operations at Scarlet Thread.

    In this episode, we're talking about the alignment of resources—how you're investing your time, energy, and effort into the areas of your business that truly matter and will move you to the next level. Together, we are bringing a practical, grounded perspective on focusing your resources with intention so your business can grow without unnecessary overwhelm.

    Get ready for a fun, insightful, and energizing conversation.

    Topics Mentioned:

    • Alignment of Resources to Strategy

    • Prioritization of Goals based on company vision

    • Focus resources and reduce unnecessary tasks

    Key Thoughts:

    • Understand business fundamentals before implementing solutions.

    • Budget for what is important.

    • All resources should be aligned with the company strategy.

    • Small steps in the right direction are better than none.

    • Business investments need to be balance with owner's compensation.

    Contact Michele:

    • Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting

    • Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL

    • Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • LinkedIn: Michele Williams

    Contact Courtney:

    • Email: courtney@thegoodsower.com

    • Instagram: @Courtneybramlett_

    • Website: The Good Sower

    References and Resources:

    • Work with Me

    • The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today

    • CFO2Go

    • Metrique Solutions
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    47 min
  • Upcycling with Purpose: How Sustainable Design Brings Peace to Your Space

    Upcycling with Purpose: How Sustainable Design Brings Peace to Your Space
    Jan 4 2026
    300: Upcycling with Purpose: How Sustainable Design Brings Peace to Your Space

    Joining us on the podcast today is Sarah Trop, owner of Fun Cycled in upstate New York. By day, Sarah transforms spaces and furniture through thoughtful, sustainable design, and by night, she shares her creative life as a lifestyle blogger—she's truly fun to follow and watch.

    In this episode, we're talking about upcycling—what Sarah lovingly calls Fun Cycling—and how intentional, sustainable design can bring a sense of peace into the spaces we live and work in. We'll also explore what it means to be good stewards of what we've been entrusted with, especially throughout the design process.

    This conversation is creative, meaningful, and uplifting—and I know you're going to enjoy it.

    Topics Mentioned:

    • Repurposing

    • Well-being

    • Balancing home and health

    Key Thoughts:

    • There is value in merging old and new items in design.

    • It is important to balance home-making with hospitality and stewardship.

    • Design can promote emotional and physical well-being.

    • New challenges keep us learning.

    • We were created to create.

    Contact Michele:

    • Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting

    • Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL

    • Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • LinkedIn: Michele Williams

    Contact Sarah:

    • Email: sarah@funcycled.com

    • Instagram: @funcycled

    • Facebook: Funcycled

    • Website: Funcycled.com

    References and Resources:

    • Work with Me

    • The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today

    • CFO2Go

    • Metrique Solutions
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    45 min
  • Year-End Wrap Up: Creating Margin in Life and Business

    Year-End Wrap Up: Creating Margin in Life and Business
    Dec 28 2025
    299: Year-End Wrap Up: Creating Margin in Life and Business

    Joining me today on the podcast is Ceil DiGuglielmo, host of the Sew Much More podcast and owner of the Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library. Every year, Ceil and I sit down for an end-of-year business catch-up to talk honestly about what worked, what didn't, and what we've learned. We ask each other thoughtful, leading questions to get a real glimpse into work, life, balance, and how all of those pieces fit together.

    Our hope is that as you listen, you'll reflect on your own year and maybe ask yourself some of the same questions. This year, we spent a lot of time discussing what it means to create space and margin in our lives—and the importance of checking in with ourselves rather than looking to a book, a podcast, AI, or anything else for the answers. It's about learning to hear ourselves think again.

    Topics Mentioned:

    • Margin in our calendar and business

    • Client Expectations

    • Retirement and Work-Life Balance

    • Embracing Wisdom

    Key Thoughts:

    • Family changes impact life and work.

    • Client expectations are changing - wanting more for less.

    • Clearing physical and digital clutter allows better focus.

    • What are we building towards - what does retirement mean?

    • Intentional time management is crucial to balance.

    • Goal for 2026 is more time (margin) to think and process information.

    • With the rise of AI we need to be careful not to outsource all of our thinking.

    • Striving to be a cheerleader for everyone.

    Contact Michele:

    • Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting

    • Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL

    • Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • LinkedIn: Michele Williams

    Contact Ceil:

    • Email: ceilwdi@gmail.com

    • The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library

    • Podcast: Sew Much More

    • Learn to Choose Window Coverings
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    1 ora e 27 min
  • How to Scale Without Diluting Your Brand

    How to Scale Without Diluting Your Brand
    Nov 30 2025
    298: How to Scale Your Business Without Diluting Your Brand

    Today we're diving into one of the biggest challenges for growing businesses — scaling without losing control of your brand. Growth is exciting, but it can also expose every weakness in your systems, your messaging, and your client experience. So in this episode, we're talking about how to protect your brand's integrity as you bring on more clients, more team members, and more opportunities. Because scaling should amplify your brand — not dilute it.

    Topics Mentioned:

    • Brand Control and Defense

    • Brand Alignment

    • Brand Guardrails

    • Consistency Builds Trust

    Key Thoughts: Clarity Becomes More Critical As You Scale

    • Weaknesses in brand clarity become louder and more obvious as you scale.

    • Create a documented, teachable brand identity.

    • Your offer, audience, client experience, and brand promise should be crystal clear and written.

    Systems Are Your Brand's Best Defense

    • Systems replicate your standards when you are not in the room.

    • Use SOPs and checklists to stay consistent.

    • Systems create freedom.

    Delegate the Work, Not the Brand Identity

    • Team members and outsourced partners need guardrails.

    • Define what is flexible and what is non-negotiable.

    Consistency Builds Trust Faster Than Marketing

    • Every touchpoint communicates something about your brand.

    • Consistency creates trust, referrals and brand recognition.

    • Inconsistency kills scaling efforts.

    Your Team Must Become Brand Stewards

    • Team training should include philosophy.

    • Teams should connect the dots to the "why".

    • Teams that understand the "why" will protect the brand without micromanagement.

    Protect the Vision As You Grow

    • Many businesses forget to scale vision leading to scattered offers and brand drift.

    • Scaling requires strategic "no's".

    • Avoid expanding so wide that you lose focus.

    Contact Michele:

    • Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting

    • Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL

    • Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • LinkedIn: Michele Williams

    References and Resources:

    • Work with Me

    • The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today

    • CFO2Go

    • Strategy2Go

    • Metrique Solutions
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    24 min
  • The Referable Client Experience

    The Referable Client Experience
    Nov 23 2025
    Joining me today on the podcast is Stacey Brown Randall—a returning guest and someone you're going to love hearing from again. Stacey has been on the show twice before, and today she's back to share insights from her brand-new book, The Referable Client Experience. You may also know her as the author of the multiple award-winning book Generating Business Referrals Without Asking, and as the host of the hugely popular podcast Roadmap to Referrals. Beyond her work as a consultant and coach, she's also a wife and mom of three, bringing a grounded, real-world perspective to everything she teaches. In this episode, we're diving into what it truly takes to create a client experience that naturally generates referrals—without the awkward asks or uncomfortable scripts. You won't want to miss this conversation. Topics Mentioned: Emotional Connection Client Experience Consistency in Connection Referral Strategies Key Thoughts: The Referable Client Experience Book Overview This book explores how businesses can create a client experience that generates referrals. The focus is on being a referrable business to begin. Enhancing Client Referral Experiences It is important to create a referable client experience beyond just delivering results. Understanding how people feel when referring others, not just the results, highlights the need for a repeatable process to ensure consistent positive results . Focusing on client feelings is crucial for generating referrals. Client Experience Emotional Design Intentionally craft a client experience to align with desired outcomes. "Ideal Client Reaction Script" involves identifying 3-5 key emotions or reactions clients should experience and ensuring your process is crafted to achieve these outcomes. Enhancing Client Experience with Consistency Having a repeatable process allows for consistency in approach and delivery. Clear SOPs that are documented encourages the client experience to be analyzed from start to finish. AI and Human Connection AI has a place in client experience models, but it cannot replace human connection. Identify which touch points can be automated, and which should be done by a human. Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams Contact Stacey: Email: stacey@staceybrandall.com Instagram: @staceybrownrandall Facebook: Stacey Brown Randall YouTube: Referrals Without Asking LinkedIn: Stacey B Randall Website: Stacey Brown Randall References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today CFO2Go Metrique Solutions The Referable Client Experience by Stacey Brown Randall
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    41 min
  • How Insurance Builds Wealth: Key Benefits for Financial Growth

    How Insurance Builds Wealth: Key Benefits for Financial Growth
    Nov 2 2025
    296: How Insurance Builds Wealth: Key Benefits for Financial Growth

    Today I'm joined by Susan Glass and Caitlin Raad of The Glass Group, experts in helping individuals, families, and business owners build financial security and confidence through smart insurance strategies.

    Susan and Caitlin specialize in showing how different types of insurance can be layered to protect not just a person—but their family, employees, and business as a whole. I've had the pleasure of meeting with both of them several times, and every conversation has uncovered new insights into how insurance can be used as a tool for stability and growth.

    So even if the word "insurance" makes you think of that class you wanted to sleep through in college, trust me—this episode is one you won't want to miss.

    Topics Mentioned:

    • Insurance

    • Future protection

    • Wealth

    • Employee retention
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    1 ora e 14 min
  • Avoiding Common Mistakes When Charging Premium Rates

    Avoiding Common Mistakes When Charging Premium Rates
    Oct 19 2025
    295: Avoiding Common Mistakes When Charging Premium Rates

    Raising your prices can feel like a bold move—but what happens when your premium rates don't deliver the results you expected? In this episode, we're uncovering the most common mistakes entrepreneurs and service-based professionals make when charging high-end prices.

    Learn how to identify the gaps in your pricing strategy, communicate your value effectively, and attract clients who are ready to invest at your level. If you've ever wondered why your premium pricing isn't landing the way it should, this conversation will show you exactly how to fix it.

    Topics Mentioned:

    • Profitability

    • Premium Value

    • Brand Alignment

    • Strategic Pricing and Brand Differentiation

    Key Thoughts:

    • Align premium rates with premium outcomes. Value must match the pricing.

    • Align your brand identity, messaging and presentation with the premium pricing to avoid client distrust.

    • When pricing and brand and value alignment is done well you will not feel the need to apologize or over explain the cost.

    • Target a specific audience instead of trying to appeal to everyone.

    • Create transparency in your pricing and billing practices with open and clear communication.

    Contact Michele:

    • Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting

    • Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL

    • Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com

    • LinkedIn: Michele Williams

    References and Resources:

      • Work with Me

      • The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today

      • CFO2Go

      • Metrique Solutions

      • Pricing Without Emotion® Coaching Program
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    17 min
  • Find the Habits Driving Your Business

    Find the Habits Driving Your Business
    Oct 5 2025
    294: Find the Habits Driving Your Business Discover how uncovering your thinking habits can unlock your greatest potential. In this episode, we sit down with Liz Taylor—former Motorola mechanical engineer turned serial entrepreneur, certified health and Enneagram coach, and Habit Finder specialist. With over 24 years of business experience and coaching since 2015, Liz shares how identifying the thought patterns that drive or derail success can transform high-achieving business owners. Learn how Habit Finder reveals your strengths, exposes hidden roadblocks, and helps you align your God-given talents with your passion for lasting growth. Topics Mentioned: Habits Strengths Growth mindset Listening Key Thoughts: Exploring Habit Formation The Habit Finder Test combines strengths assessment with habit analysis to increase self-awareness. It it important to focus on present progress rather than future goals allowing yourself to enjoy the journey. Understanding Shaping Habits Habits are repetitive actions that can be shaped by identity-based approaches rather than just external triggers. Thinking habits, which are often unconscious, can either serve as protective mechanisms or become sabotaging patterns. The goal is to replace negative thinking habits with positive ones. Truth and Growth in Business Explore the path from your habits and how they form thinking patterns. Personal growth is necessary for business growth. Habit Finder Assessment The Habit Finder Assessment is a 10-15 minute tool that uses 36 mathematically valued statements to identify thinking patterns and habits. The assessment measures six different habits, three external (connections with others, physical creation, and structure) and three internal (mental creation, personal fulfillment, and self-worth) with results showing how individuals naturally think and behave under pressure. Entrepreneurial Habits and People Management Habit Finder can provide insights intro entrepreneurial tendencies, such as resistance to discipline and obsessive thinking, which can be a strength and a potential pitfall. Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams Contact Liz: Email: liz@legacycoachinggroup.com Instagram: @Coach Liz Taylor Website: Coach Liz Taylor References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today CFO2Go Metrique Solutions Podcast Episode 35: Play to Your Strengths
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    56 min