The Digital Glue Podcast
Crystal Kordalchuk, CEO of Virtually Untangled
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Welcome to The Digital Glue Podcast! We think big and dream even bigger. And we never underestimate the power of a good idea. If that sounds like a lofty goal … it is. A decade ago, we founded Virtually Untangled with the goal of creating meaningful digital experiences that connect with people. We are now providing small business owners, just like you, to own your story and share it with the world! Every Tuesday morning, we will be dropping a new episode that will help you think big and dream even bigger! #UntanglingForLife
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5 days ago
EP: 9 - How to Implement My 2-Week Productivity Process ...
“Once you have mastered time, you will understand how true it is that most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year – and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade!”
*Welcome to Episode 9: How to Implement My 2-Week Productivity Process*
We strongly believe in the magic that happens when we pause to reflect on how things are going on the outside -- with our levels of productivity -- and on the inside with how we feel, and then make a plan of action to make things flow more smoothly. We believe in work-life balance and making our workspaces our own, to promote creativity, productivity and fun! We always want to strive for happiness, no matter what our ambition or activity.
*So, here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...*
* How to reflect on our levels of productivity and make a plan for change
* How to effectively plan our days, weeks, months, and even years
* How to create a working space that reflects who we are and what inspires us
* How to implement new daily routines to suit how you work best
* How to learn to better delegate and build your #DreamTeam
*Are you ready?*
Pop in your awesome earbuds and let's dive in!
Jan 5, 2021
EP: 8 - Get Organized and Stay Organized!
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up”.
*Welcome to Episode 8: Get Organized and Stay Organized *
You have a task at hand and its staring you in the face. You know it’s there, it’s been there for months. Procrastination has taken over. But why?
Because you are afraid of the amount of work you need to do to complete it, you know you will have questions, probably hit a few speed bumps along the way and the idea of tackling it has got you in a chokehold. And it doesn’t help that everything feels out of order and disorganized. Then that guilty feeling sets in because you haven’t done it yet.
For any entrepreneur this is a common scenario. We have endless piles of work, client deadlines, and even though we forget about it sometimes … our own personal lives.
So, what can we do to get ourselves organized enough to tackle our many responsibilities with efficiency and create a whole lot of happy?
*Here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...*
* How to find our passion … our WHY!
* Ways we can discover what kind of work life we want … and go after it!
* Hacks for organizing our #AllThings and boosting productivity.
* Tips for setting jumping into rest with purpose and joy.
*Are you ready?*
Pop in your awesome earbuds and let's dive in!
Dec 29, 2020
EP: 7 - The Social Media Playbook
“Social media has changed the way we see each other -- literally. And enhanced the way we communicate with the world. Everybody gets a stage to proclaim, "This is not just what I'm doing -- this is who I am and what I love!"
*Welcome to Episode 7: The Social Media Playbook*
Social media is the phenomenon that changed the ways in which our business and social worlds work, forever. Now more than ever we seek connection and success through digital avenues.
So as 2020 rolled on by … we found ourselves looking to social media and all of its many platforms more than ever for a chance to connect, to build our businesses and to bridge the gaps to our previously go-go-go busy lifestyles, while we all hunkered down at home.
And surprisingly, even with its impressive track record for effectiveness in the business space, there are some who are still skeptical of social and even fearful of using these tools. So, let’s take a look at where this all started and where we are now, and how we can help those who are skeptical to see these platforms for the magic that they can be.
*Here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...*
* How the land of social arrived on the scene and rocked our worlds
* Why some people are still wary of using social for business
* How to stay true to your brand, its story and to yourself
* 10 steps for effective social media use (and etiquette)
*Are you ready?
*Pop in your awesome earbuds and let's dive in!
Dec 22, 2020
EP: 6 - #AllThings Untangled ...!
“Want to be happy? Stop trying to be perfect.”
*Welcome to Episode 6: All Things Untangled!*
When we think of our businesses, these ventures we have put our hearts and souls, and money into, we set high expectations, we dream big, and sometimes that means we strive to be perfect. We want to do it all, we want to be it all, we want to know it all, and sometimes that can create a storm of needless strain and bury our goals and dreams under piles of directionless tasks and to-do lists longer than the eye can see. We get ourselves all … Well, tangled.
So, what can we do when we know we have potential to grow, endless potential to love our work, but we just seem to be spinning our wheels?
And we have a sneaking suspicion that we can use our time, resources, and energy more efficiently. Well, there is so much we can do.
*Here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...*
* How to recognize you have become a perfectionist
* Organization tips and effective goal planning
* Learn to manage your time and refocus your efforts
* How to be ready and willing when opportunity comes knocking
* How to integrate self-care into your busy workday
*Are you ready?
*Pop in your awesome earbuds and let's dive in!
Dec 15, 2020
EP: 5 - Creativity Overflow …!
“Creativity has this amazing POWER to give you renewed enthusiasm and energy – even in the most difficult circumstances.”
*Welcome to Episode 5: Creativity Overflow!*
Creativity is truly at the core of being human -- whether you feel you are a creative individual at heart or not. In my opinion, everyone is. It is what links your heart and your head. It is sort of a catch-all idea that encompasses so many things. It is hard to nail down, but you know it when you see it, and when you feel it. One thing it’s not is a “superpower” you are just born with. It’s not exclusive. Creativity is magical, but it is NOT magic. And anyone can tap into their creative energy to make something special with hard work, dedication to learning and a bit of luck.
*Here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...*
* What it means to be a naturally creative person
* How the new working climate demands we all shift our thoughts on creativity
* How to structure your days so you can tap into your maximum creativity
* Tips and tricks to learn how to release the creativity deep inside of everyone
*Are you ready?
*Pop in your awesome earbuds and let's dive in!
Dec 8, 2020
EP: 4 - The Inspiration Grid …!
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
*Welcome to Episode 4: The Inspiration Grid*!
By definition inspiration is the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. And as such, being entrepreneurs and building a business from the ground up, we require an endless well of inspiration. It’s a huge part of what keeps us going, giving us the ability to think outside of the box, pivot and adapt when we need to, create original and attractive offerings and have fun while we do it.
*Here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...*
* How to recognize when you may need a boost of inspiration
* Different mindful and FUN activities to renew your creativity
* How to be kind to yourself and allow for inspirational breathing room
* Taking what you learned and making it work (business + life)
* How to effectively send your creative work out into the world
*Are you ready?
*Pop in your awesome earbuds and let's dive in!
Dec 1, 2020
EP: 3 - One Word Worth Building Your Business Around ...
“Someone once said that the strongest will is the will that knows how to bend.”
*Welcome to Episode 3: One Word Worth Building Your Business Around. If there’s one thing that stays the same, it’s the knowledge that things will be forever changing. Ironic, right?! That’s because it is*.
So, how do we at Virtually Untangled do this?
How do we navigate and build new businesses to be successful or turn the tides for ones who know they must become adaptable in order to survive?
We believe that the key to survival lies deep in the business’s genetic foundations and our team has identified *four major ways* to boost adaptability skills and we would encourage you to allow these “four horsemen” to guide you as you either build a new business or work to shift the tides of an existing business.
* One who remains the same never grows
* Taking educated, yet calculated risks
* Surround yourself with open minded people
* Embrace learning 24/7
*Are you ready?
*Come on in, pop in your awesome earbuds and take a listen!
Nov 24, 2020
EP: 2 - Non-Salesy Strategies for Marketing on Social …
“If content is fire, then social media is gasoline.”
- Jay Baer, host of the award-winning Social Pros Podcast*
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*Welcome to Episode 2: Non-Salesy Strategies for Marketing on Social Media, where we take an under-cover look at how to build brand loyalty and trust with our clients and target market through the medium of social media marketing.*
Obviously, our business must make money to maintain a healthy bottom line, so how do we bring those sales in without our customers feeling annoyed or turned off at our marketing efforts?
Today, we are focusing specifically on how to drive your online social media marketing to bring in those customers and drive traffic to your website. We not only want to bring in customers and clients, but we also want to keep them and be in business with them for the long haul.
*We’ll be “untangling” alternatives to outdated, pushy and gimmick-y sales tactics in this episode, such as …*
* Warming up your leads with strong messaging
* Using truthful, inspiring stories in your social marketing
* Optimizing your messaging across all social networks
* Creating informative, yet engaging content
* Importance of believing in your brand …
AND MORE!
*Are you ready?
*Come on in and pull up a seat!
Nov 17, 2020
EP: 1 - How to Work From Home and Stay Productive …
We think big and dream even bigger. And we never underestimate the power of a good idea. If that sounds like a lofty goal … it is.
A decade ago, we founded Virtually Untangled with the goal of creating meaningful digital experiences that connect with people. We are now enabling small business owners, just like you, to own your story and share it with the world!
Every Tuesday morning, we will be dropping a new episode that will help you think big and dream even bigger with your goals.
*Welcome to Episode 1: How to Work from Home and Stay Productive, where we will be talking about steps you can take to maximize your productivity while working from your home office.
*Who couldn’t use a refresher on this?
You may also hear a few things you haven’t heard before or hear a new take on something that makes you think about things in a different way, from a different angle. We are digging deep into this topic to help you be at the top of your game!
*Here’s what we will be untangling in this episode …*
* Understanding workplace productivity at home
* How your workspace area affects your productivity
* Staying focused on your work
* Dressing for success
* Nutrition and productivity
* Managing work / life balance
* Feeling isolated
* Advantages of technology
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Are you ready?*
Let’s dive in!