Off-Grid With Rebecca Farley
(Previously The Profitable Brands Podcast)
Welcome to The Off-Grid Podcast — THE podcast you need to be listening to if content creation has become a little bit (or a lot) of a chore and you're ready to start finding new, fun ways to grow your brand.
From each episode you can expect tips, strategies and real life business stories to keep you inspired and motivated on your journey to stepping off the content creation train.
Hosted by Rebecca Farley, founder of Sugar Branded, a global design and branding agency based in Bristol, UK.
Let's Connect
Email: rebecca@sugarbranded.com
Instagram @rebecca.farley — My DMs are always open!
Design agency website: www.sugarbranded.com
Episodes
58 episodes
S2 E8: Client Retention Is A Super Power with Crystal Eva
In this episode I'm joined by Crystal Eva, a COO with a passion for client retention and helping business owners streamline their operations to avoid overwhelm.Crystal grew her business to the point that she could leave her 9-5, purely t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:16
S2 E7: How I Became a 2 x Business Owner
Hey guys,In this episode I thought I'd do a mini re-introduction and walk you through my career & education journey. From student to a mum of 2 with 2 businesses, this is how it happened.Rebecca x
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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S2 E6: A Psychologist Explains How To Overcome Procrastination & Embrace Your Power – With Sophie Sterling
This week on The Off-Grid Podcast we have the honour of being joined by clinical psychologist Sophie Sterling. Often as business owners we feel guilt about "not working hard enough" or "not completing our to-do list" or for many of us, ...
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42:31
S2 E5: Quitting Social Media & Why I Chose To Go "Off-Grid"
Hey guys!Let's have a chat about my journey with social media after 8 amazing years in business. Why I decided to abandon my Instagram feed and what I'm currently doing to generate sales in my business while avoiding burnout and the cons...
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18:51
S2 E4: Start Your PR Strategy From Scratch With Fiona Minett
This week we're joined by PR expert, Fiona Minett who's sharing her tips on how to get those sought after magazine features and giving her expert advice on how to start your PR Strategy from scratch so that you don't have to rely on social medi...
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25:42
S2 E3: How To Generate Leads Outside Of Instagram (10 Minute Tips)
Are you feeling tired of Instagram? I feel you. I used to get ALL of my business from Instagram but lately, a lot of the content we create barely gets seen and I know I'm not the only one that feels like creating social media content is a chore...
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10:53
S2 E2: Discovering Your Super Power To Create a Business That Feels Good & Pays Good (10 Minute Tips)
10 MINUTE TIPSAs part of the new series I'm going to be releasing quick, 10 minute episodes to inspire you on your coffee break, while you're out getting in a walk or a short trip in the car.Today's tip is:How to d...
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11:47
S2 E1: Welcome To Season 2! Let's Catch Up - Burnout & A Name Change
Welcome to a new season of The Profitable Brands Podcast! There's been so many exciting changes going on with Sugar Branded and my personal brand so it only felt right to start a new season of the podcast, and kick it off with a little heart to...
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Season 2
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Guest Session: Celebrity MUA Charlotte Falber - From MAC Manager to TV Show MUA
In this episode I have the pleasure of being joined by the super talented and absolutely LOVELY - Charlotte Falber.Charlotte walks us through her career journey from being a counter manager at MAC to almost falling into freelance work a...
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Guest Session: Ffion Powell - From Saturday Girl to Salon Owner & Educator
In this episode Ffion Powell shares her career journey from working as a Saturday girl at age 14 to opening her first salon at just 19. 10 years on, Ffion has been able to build a trusted brand and move into education, helping others in the ind...
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27:10
Guest Session: Sophie Bilham - Luxury Manicurist
In this episode I’m joined by Sophie Bilham, a talented content creator, luxury manicurist and MUA. We discuss why it’s important to set goals that really resonate with your own personal journey and Sophie’s experience of using her ...
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28:14
Guest Session: Natalie Beeley (NailGalNat) on Building A Personal Brand & Stepping Beyond Being Client Facing
In this episode I'm joined by Nail Educator and salon owner, Natalie Beeley. Nat has a no nonsense approach to education and tells it how it is, she's bold, funny and EXACTLY how you see her online, when you meet her in real life.In thi...
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29:23
Guest Session: NailJob (Fariha Ali) - Growing Your Tribe, Showing Up As Your True Self & Dealing With Trolls
In this episode I'm joined by LA based nail artist Fariha Ali (NailJob on IG) and we're discussing her unique and entertaining approach to content creation, how to create a personal brand that is authentic PLUS why becoming the go-to in your in...
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34:11
Guest session: Zoya Macdonald | Content Creation Top Tips & Pivoting In Your Career
This week I’m joined by the lovely Zoya Mac, Nominated Scratch Stars judge and ex nail tech turned professional content creator. Zoya walks us through pivoting in her career from nail tech to content creator due to health issues, emphasising th...
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45:37
Grow Your Brand: How To Get Speaking Gigs
Hellooo,I'm currently prepping for a speaking event in Wembley (London) and I wanted to share my thoughts with you guys.Speaking gigs are a great way to connect with your dream clients, position yourself as an expert and of cour...
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9:25
Guest Session: Building A Business That Allows You To Travel with #1 Rated SPMU Artist Francesca Otote
In this episode I have the pleasure of being joined by Francesca Otote, owner of City Spa London, #1 UK rated SPMU artist, Official Killer Beauty Partner and Judge of The National Beauty Awards 2024.As a Mum of 2, she's passionate about...
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24:26
What Working For Billion Dollar Brands Taught Me About Branding
Hey Guys,I've realised I've been having a lot of lovely guests on the podcast over the past 6 months and that I haven't shared my own story for a while!This is just a small, small part of my career journey in branding but someth...
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9:07
Guest Session: Olivia Annice | Building A Community of 200 Members In Just 6 Months
In this episode I’m joined by Olivia Annice, a Manchester based nail tech who has been in the industry since she was 13! Despite going to university and completing her Honours Degree in Law, Olivia never strayed from the Nail Indus...
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30:46
Brand 101: Creating A Brand Experience That WOWs
In the second episode of the Brand 101 series we'll be looking deeper into branding, past the visual design and into the creation of a Branded experience.Every client that we work with goes through multiple touch points when they work w...
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13:56
Brand 101: Why You Need To know Your Audience Like A Best Friend
In the first episode of the Brand 101 series, we're diving into a topic that people often get a bit stuck on and overlook: getting to know your audience like a best friend. Why is this important? Because understanding your audience on a d...
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16:49
Guest Session: Hannah Curlita - Building A More Inclusive Beauty Industry
TRIGGER WARNING (violence/domestic abuse)In this episode I'm joined by Hannah Curlita, founder of Hannah Curlita Beauty & Academy. We chat about the lack of diversity in beauty training and why it's so important as beauty prof...
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28:37
Guest Session: Faith (Beauvisage) & Courtney (TheWrightLounge) - Beauty Education & Upping Industry Standards
In this episode I'm joined by Faith, founder of Beauvisage & Courtney - Founder of The Wright Lounge - two London based beauty & lash businesses.We initially hit it off at an in person event hosted by The Lash Styli...
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28:41
Guest Session: Cherelle Wakerley | Founder of Esthetique Clinic & Academy
In this episode I'm joined by Cherelle Wakerley, founder of Esthetique Clinic & Academy in Bolton. Cherelle started her aesthetic business 8 years ago when she decided to take the risk and use money she'd saved for a house deposit and take ...
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16:41
Guest Session: Leyna Topete - LA Based Entrepreneur & Non-Profit Founder
Leyna Topete is a Philanthropist, Singer, Actress and founder of Her Too non-profit that seeks to improve access to breast cancer treatments for underprivileged women. She also founded "Impromptu" a make up line that was created to serve people...
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33:57
Guest Session: Mando (BoujiLash) Leeds based Lash Artist & Trainer
In this episode I'm joined by Mando, founder of Boujilash. Mando is an experienced lash artist, academy owner and trainer who left her career in child care to go all in on her lash business. This episode is for you if you ever feel like y...
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