Talks With SaraNoSocks

This week I sat down with Diego Diaz, founder Reflow, an Unlimited Webflow Development agency and former founder of Ammo Studio , which was acquired in 2022. This is the third interview with Diego who shares how he built and sold Ammo Studio, what he did as an exit founder, and what he's building now with Reflow and what he's learned through the process. We last sat down together in October 2021 when Ammo was just starting out and our first chat was in December 2020 when he was a social media manager. From security guard to founder exit, Diego's story is one that shows what's possible when you embrace the fails along the way. Connect with Diego: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the1diegodiaz Reflow: https://www.reflow.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/reflowlive Indie Hackers Post: https://www.indiehackers.com/post/from-1k-a-month-to-35k-in-a-month-for-my-agency-within-6-months-251b083d2b?commentId=-MjC0CVKJpWu7toAYikv Business Insider Article: https://www.businessinsider.com/quit-security-guard-amazon-delivery-start-web-design-agency-pandemic-2022-2?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Tom Ross.  Tom has an impressive background including Founder and CEO of Design Cuts, CoHost of, Biz Buds with Mike Janda, author of The Community Manual and he's helping community builders through his new community, Learn.Community. He is a passionate community builder and committed to helping inspire others to embark on their own community journey. The founder and CEO of Design Cuts, a community-driven startup which has generated tens of millions in revenue over the past 8 years.  With the Design Cuts community now has over 750,000 members globally, and broke through within its industry largely due to it’s tight-knit community of like-minded creatives.   His book The Community Manual has been downloaded over 6000 times since release in early 2021.  Even with all that he has going on he still finds time to mentor hundreds of fellow community builders, including in Learn.Community, his new private community for community builders. Connect with Tom:  Here his full story: http://bizbuds.libsyn.com/episode-2-how-tom-ross-got-started Website: https://tomross.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomrossmedia Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomrossmedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week is a solo episode where I share a HUGE milestone in my journey.  I shared it on Twitter and thank you to all the kind words and support.  Matching my old monthly corporate earnings working for myself was a milestone that felt so far out of reach just 6 weeks ago that it shocked me when it happened seemingly so quickly.  Like most stories, this wasn't fast, easy or without a lot of work from me and support from so many others.  I break it all down and walk you through how I got here. Links mentioned on the show: Hire me as a Circle Community Expert I'm exhausted: The Hidden Truth Behind being a Full-time creator a blog from October sharing my journey thus far SuperCharge Your Productivity - Khe Hy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Max Pete, Community Manager for Freelance Founders.   Former digital marketer turned freelance web designer, turned freelance coach, Max has had a lot of pivots in his career.  We we last sat down with Max his coaching career was just getting started. He shares how he found community and realized that was the fit for him all along! Connect with Max: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Max_Pete Website: https://www.onehandwonderman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Abtin Masseratagah, founder and CEO of Northrn Mo.  A digital marketing consultant for over 10 years specializing in influencer marketing, social media, brand and business development.  He's been featured in an impressive list of publications including Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur. He's focused on cultivating community through a personal level to create something genuine and meaningful. Connect with Abtin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbtxnTV Work with him: Northrn Mo Email: abtin@northrn.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I'm talking about transparency when it comes to interviewing and reflecting on finding enough.  What is enough for you?   Mentioned on the show: Rad Rads - 5 Why's Follow me on Twitter: @saransocks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Erica Moss, who is a Sr Manager of Community Engagement at Atlassian.   Former marketer to community builder and mentor, Erica has worked for some amazing teams, including Bitly, Trello and Atlassian.  A speaker, mentor and award nominee, she's no stranger to the community space. Connect with Erica: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericajmoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericajmoss/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

100 Episodes can you believe it!!!  This week I'm sharing what's been happening the last two weeks and well, it's a lot.  As new opportunities have started flowing my way, I took the time to get new operations in place, set boundaries and implement time blocking.  The result, less anxiety and feeling more in control of my business.  As always I ramble a bit, but eventually bring it home. Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/saranosocks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Celestine Fabros who by day is building Euflora while balancing her web design studio work.  What started as a love of plants blossomed into a full brick and mortar business during a global pandemic.  Celestine shares how she managed to pivot from freelance web designer to owning her own succulent business. Resources Mentioned this episode: Ikigai The Power of Broke - Daymond John Connect with Celeste: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestinedesigns/ WebDesign Studio: https://celestinefabros.com Euflora: https://shopeuflora.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopeuflora/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Anna Grigoryan, Founder of Community Weekly a newsletter and community sharing advice on how to get started as a creator.  She's also the co-host of Communities Weekly a Podcast and YouTube series for creators and communities builders to reimagine how we show up online. Connect with Anna: Twitter: https://twitter.com/angrigoryan__ Website: https://communityweekly.co Communities Show: https://www.communities.show/about --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

Stick with me, even if you aren't job searching this episode breaks down why this helps bring you clarity in what you're truly seeking, what's a non-negotiable and what is just a nice to have.  From what you want to do to how you want to do it taking time to put it all in front of you can help bring you closer to the right role for you. Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Danielle Manveal who by day is Chief Community Officer for Burb and by night she's a community builder, founder, consultant, and writing Community Feelings.  Danielle has an extensive history in the community space with over 15 years of experience working at big names like Etsy, AirBNB, Lyft and BarkBox.  From selling her own jewelry on Etsy to a career in community Danielle has had a fascinating journey. Connect with Danielle: Twitter: https://twitter.com/daniellexo Website: https://www.daniellexo.com Burb  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week is all about finding balance, how to ask hard questions and the reality that sometimes there isn't an answer.  It's a rambling episode but I think a lot of people can relate.  Here's to more of these discussions.  If you're interested in learning more about Khe Hy and Rad Reads, be sure to check out the links. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down to check back in with Rob Hardy, founder of Ungated, which he describes as "an oasis for creators who are committed to the long game of business. No get rich quick schemes. No "growth hacks." Just actionable strategies for building a creative business that stands the test of time. No gatekeepers required."  When we last spoke Rob shared how he pivoted to the gift economy model.  We talked about what worked with that pivot, what didn't and what's next as he continues to reimagine Ungated. Connect with Rob: Twitter:https://twitter.com/ungatedcreative Ungated: https://ungated.media Stand Out and Connect: https://ungated.media/stand-out-and-connect/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

Social media has started to consume me and I refuse to succumb.  I've been taking breaks for two weeks now, just on the weekends, don't get excited and wow, who knew I could still be bored!  Tune in to hear what I've learned so far and then let me know in the poll over on Spotify, do you take social media breaks too? Connect on Twitter - yes I realize the irony of this https://twitter.com/saranosocks Have a spare $5?  Consider supporting my journey https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saranosocks/e/12912 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Diego Diaz, founder of Ammo Studio, an Official Webflow Expert Partner.  A lot has changed since we last sat down with Diego in December 2020 when he was a social media manager.  From security guard to social media manager to founder of a growing a Webflow Development studio but it wasn't an easy journey.  Tune in to hear how he went from no clients to a $35,000 month and continued growth. Connect with Diego: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the1diegodiaz Ammo Studio: https://www.ammo.studio Twitter: https://twitter.com/ammo_HQ Indie Hackers Post: https://www.indiehackers.com/post/from-1k-a-month-to-35k-in-a-month-for-my-agency-within-6-months-251b083d2b?commentId=-MjC0CVKJpWu7toAYikv --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

After working in corporate for almost 20 years it should come as no surprise that I am still showing up "professionally" with a different persona than I do personally.  I hadn't realized how much until today.  This episode is all about bringing my whole self to this show and online.   Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Daren Smith. By day Daren is a film and television producer, by night he's working on helping creatives build a profitable business through the Craftsman Creative.  A collective of courses, and an upcoming book, the Craftsman Creative is teaching and enabling creators to earn a living.  A fifteen year journey as a creative has led to finding his why and with it, success. Books mentioned on the show:  The War of Art The Artists Way Connect with Daren:https://twitter.com/darentsmith Read the book: https://www.craftsmancreative.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

So you haven't found a way to monetize as a full time creator or you're just ready to move back into a full-time role, now what!?  This week I'm sharing the uncomfortable things I feeling and facing as I embrace the job hunt for a full time role. Follow along on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks Work with me: https://www.saranosocks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message

This week I sat down with Khe Hy.  Khe has been called Oprah for Millennials by CNN and the Wall Street Guru by Bloomberg. You may know him from his course SuperCharge Your Productivity, known to former students as come for the productivity, stay for the existential.  Really SYP is showing us how to do the $10,000/hr work and the importance of asking and knowing your why every step of the way.  Khe left Wall Street and today is helping us all transform our how we think about ourselves by asking the tough questions, like what if it was easy. Connect with Khe: https://twitter.com/khemaridh 10K Summit: https://radreads.co/10k-summit/ Supercharge Your Productivity: https://radreads.co/courses/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-saranosocks/message