This is part of a conversation that I just had with Emma and Trey, a wife and husband team who had built an app that is one of their many, many, many different things that they have in their portfolio of income streams in their business. I know sometimes people look at us and see an overnight success, but that's not how it played out at all. Elsie: You're listening to the A Beautiful Mess podcast. On the show, Pat reveals all of his online business and blogging strategies, income sources, and killer marketing tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve with your online business or blog. Life is better when it's a little bit messy. Elsie, if you're listening to this, you're awesome. Pat Flynn: Thank you for that. . Emma, where should we go to find out more information? Probably still is. Basically we try to build in brands as naturally as we can into the content that we're already writing and then just give them a little bit more focus than we otherwise would. Trey George: we just kind of put together a plan and got the whole thing built, so that's how we got A Color Story built initially. Trey George: But the point is, is like because of all the spaces we cover, it gives a lot of different brands that opportunity to sit into the content really naturally. We're doing a new band/artist every week with Nova as our New Year's resolution. First and foremost: Stop plucking your eyebrows. But I definitely will just keep going. If you know us at all, then you know that we love goals. I just want to say one more time, appreciate you. How long did the book writing process take for that first book, Emma, and how hard or easy was it? . But every day got 3 percent better, which meant it didnt take long to be 100 percent amazing. Trey George, Business Development, Product Manager. How might you combat that? I want to leave space for those random little activitieslike my daughter wanting to run through her rainbow scarf over and over in our hallway for 30 straight minutes. On-line books store on Z-Library | Z-Library. But I would love to hear from each of you because I just want to continue talking 'cause you guys are amazing. Jeremy has been creating videos for ABM since last summer. And you know what you should do, keep pitching in. A Beautiful Mess is a lifestyle blog founded by sisters Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman She is 38 years old and is a Scorpio. We didn't understand, like, I think they had to send me a document how to turn track changes on in word. We have lots of stuff in there too for you to enjoy. (laughs) And it's just like a very normal thing to say at . I had a lot of hang ups that were unnecessary, but at least I got past them eventually. We still love blogging all these years later! That's not how most people operate. Like as you evolve as a person, as you change over time, like you kind of get that chance to try these other things and more or less stay true to yourself because you spread it out so you've been able to kind of change as it goes and that way you don't have to just always stick with this one thing that may have worked really, really well in 2013, but in 2018 maybe there's not as much space for it anymore and if have you not diversified, then like you end up kind of stuck beating that same drum and you weren't able to change with the times. Trey George: We just hit 10 million in installs on A Color Story. Thank you so much. If you're a youtuber be friends with other youtubers. As much as you're able to kind of keep everybody up to speed and continue those conversations, I think that's huge. Then they invested more into it by hiring me. Elsie Chapman [Chapman: free download. Like I said, just knowing your numbers, knowing your audience, knowing what it is you actually can offer at a very core level, and then specifically, what does that sponsorship product look like? I think it's important to kind of build each other up and to help each other. Emma Chapman: There a lot of the things I wish we'd done on that first launch. Definitely have that newsletter. Welcome to A Beautiful Mess! Currently we are working on updates for the blog, so when you see them happen later this year you'll know that it was Philip (and not just magic) that made those updates happen. That's what I want to ask you. LOL (not joking though). They want to know how does sponsoring you fit into those metrics? What makes her able to continue moving forward is that she'll very quickly realize, "Oh, this is a problem. Don't let fear make your decisions. I batch work, so whatever I do I do it all day. It's my favorite thing about her. Thank you so much, Tim Flynn for the wind. I was in a bubble. But I think, sometimes people forget, other people are just busy. We have had some bad fights over the years, but we also have really close, healthy relationships. I just didn't even know how to do that. If we know that we're providing that, we know that can be a much higher CPM than it would be say a banner ad, which you might get a few dollars for every thousand impressions. Emma Chapman: I think I am like a very optimistic person. So we're going to talk about how they organize everything, how they run their team, how they make sure that their professional relationships complement their ventures and vice versa . 'Cause it's not really what you are worth. I have this great platform. That was in August 2017, and we werent going to meet our daughter until December. We have the books tab you can click on. Trey George: For A Color Story, we transitioned away from agencies once I started to understand the process a whole lot more and I just started trying to find developers from the space and contracting them freelance. Oui Fresh (Elsie & Emma's physical product line). Pat Flynn: Thank you Emma. A friend of ours had adopted a girl with special needs from China. Let's just dive right in and as you can tell and as you'll be able to hear in the questions, I get very curious about how they all are able to manage this and how everything was built, how they got it successful. My sister and I started a blog a little over 11 years ago. Emma Chapman: Honestly too like I'm a pretty shy person, but I am definitely "shameless" when it comes to promoting. Because they didn't quite have the money at the time. The 57-year-old actor starred in the 2005 . Elsie and Emma were ranked #2 in Forbes Top 10 Home Influencers for 2017. This spring, Rubyellen is working on a series of gardening tutorials for beginners! Not to say that like we had any ill will or anything, it just ultimately in order for them to make a profit, they needed to be able to get the workout as quickly as possible and in order for us to make a profit, we needed a really stable application. Some things will take a lot of your attention and need a lot of handholding and some things won't. The two are working on their third book, a cookbook out in fall 2017. Elsie and Emma have cultivated a significant following in the DIY space with an active 600,000+ subscriber base; A Beautiful Mess has been featured in Family Circle, People Magazine, Oprah, Rachel Ray, and Real Simple, just to name a few. "You and your feelings." Elsie: So I'll give you a quick timeline of how things happened because my divorce is a big part of my story. Then once it became clear, like we kind of set some goals in place, and so once it became clear that A Color Story was going to be it's own thing, I moved full time over to A Color Story and then I was the sole employee working with freelancers for the first year and then we hire. Pat Flynn: You have even more than I do going on. We first fell in love with Elsie Larsonone half of the sister duo behind A Beautiful Mess through her colorful, whimsical world of decor, DIY, food, style, and more. Sometimes I think people have an idea that if they don't get a book deal with a major publisher that it's not legit. It is similar in shape to the Ancient Greek letter alpha, from which it derives. I have questions about you're not a developer, how are you supporting these apps and continually updating them for all the updates that iTunes and Apple has and all the things? Trey George: We have a lot of friends in the space and so we work with them directly to kind of get feedback on the app. Startup investor and author of the iconic bestseller, The 4-Hour Workweek, Bestselling author and founder of iwillteachyoutoberich.com, Business leader and bestselling author of Free to Focus, Bestselling author, founder of Vaynermedia, and popular YouTuber, Fitness icon, motivational speaker, and bestselling author, Online marketing expert and creator of Digital Course Academy. As the Creative Director, Elsie determines the vision for the A Beautiful Mess brand. We've gotten kicked back for like not having a certain button just right. Why it's critical to know your audience and numbers before you offer sponsored content. If you're not interested in this thing I've worked on, that is totally fine and I truly mean it and it's not going to hurt my feelings. From beauty moguls and boss babes to publishing powerhouses and truly inspiring influencers, we asked these women to share their stories, advice, must-haves, and secrets for crushing it at work, life, and motherhood. It has been mentioned before that despite reasons why they sometimes suck they have accomplished a lot and can somehow market themselves well. #166: 2023 Decor Trend Reactions. Shop affordable wall art to hang in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls aren't welcome. Then I saw what they were charging like, and I just kept kind of budding in. ), Founder and Creative Director, I started A Beautiful Mess in 2007, but didn't truly find my groove until I teamed up with my sister and business soul mate, Emma, in 2010. She has a love for mid-century bones, white paint, and flea market finds, and has authored three . I know a lot of people want to do that, but they don't even know where to start. Step inside the world of Elsie and Emma, the sisters behind the d cor blog A Beautiful Mess . Then we can do sponsored content which could pay higher and then ultimately grow it and give us more opportunity to invest elsewhere. If you're wanting to write a book that's like non-fiction, so it might be a teaching style book or something of that nature. Nova is a gift and every day is magical with her in our lives. I think it's really smart to be friends with lots of people in your network and whatever you're doing. I got so excited! Zooey Deschanel has no issue telling apart her boyfriend and his identical twin brother. A Beautiful Mess A Blog by Elsie + Emma Food Home Tips Crafts Style Our App Shop Home Decor Make Any Box Into a Jewelry Box! That helps a lot for launches. Trey George: For me, I would say my number one is communication. It feels like a million dollars. By Elsie Larson. I think that working with other people is really important, especially as you begin to grow out of solo preneurship and get into really becoming the CEO of your company and developing partnerships and all those kinds of things. 30. Get A 360 Degree Astrological Experience Today! Emma Chapman: I think it depends on your platform too. So we created a nursery (the bunny wallpaper, Jonathan Adler chandelier, and more are documented on my personal blog, The Larson House), and filled her closet with dresses and sunglasses. Spirit animal: LlamaRoad snacks: Coke ZeroFavorite movie:The Deer HunterCelebrity crush: Brad PittGuilty Pleasure: Bar RescueNon-blog hobby: CookingChildhood hero: Dinosaurs. We love doing these. Im a big crier, but I didnt cry once about it. Instead, he was staring at a 30-second video of her dancing. You never have that if you're kind of always on the same page and you're always able to talk. Sometimes those first steps may not be the best first steps, but at least you're taking steps and that's exactly where it all starts. He's extremely talented, and we have a lot of happy hours celebrating his many accomplishments! racist smoothie name, getting defensive when someone explains why what they said/did is not ok, what she has shared about her adopting a Chinese toddler with albinism, little to none POC presence in their staff/blog posts though that is typical.) We got a two book deal and we took the money the advance from that and we made our first app. But I also will probably come back and ask them again unless they tell me not to because I'm a little bit shameless. -First memories: Getting to be creative by painting with her mom and being in her dad's garden. Discover how you can create multiple passive income streams that work for you so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you love, whether it's traveling the world, or just living comfortably at home. I definitely believe in a healthy work/family balance. We'll have links to those in the show notes as well so all the things that they're doing, you can find at smartpassiveincome.com/session357. Trey George: Well, we always try to start with, I mean the thing about sponsorship is it is a little bit of a moving price. It has everything to do with the value that I can bring to the table for a potential sponsor and the going rate within my particular industry. My most used product is probably the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Maskcan't get enough! A Beautiful Mess Photo Idea Book by Elsie Larson and Emma . Emma Chapman: Well, my blog is it abeautifulmess.com and if you're interested in photo editing at all on your mobile device, you should definitely download A Color Story. Whether I am working or being a mom, I give it 100%. You can see Rubyellen's full archive here. Thank you for that. Spirit animal: Basset HoundRoad snacks:Sunflower seeds, MambaFavorite movie:The StingCelebrity crush: Martha StewartNon-blog hobby:Painting, runningChildhood hero: Hardy Boys, Jacki Moseley, Community Engagement Manager, Jacki manages and coordinates our social media and keepsthings running smoothly around the office. The couple created the blog to document their life and marriage together through photography. Through a lot of process design and just a little bit of obsessiveness, I think I've been able to create some really, really clean products on the other side of it. . It went number one in the app store before we could even promote it. Then ongoing, so with A Color Story, the way that we kind of were able to keep the rhythm going as opposed to just having that big spike in the beginning and then a big drop-off was through one, we do a lot of influencer networking and influencer outreach and that's kind of 100% of our PR strategy. We have loved ones and the number that I charge for sponsorships for A Beautiful Mess has nothing to do with me and the Chapman's worth. . Read our conversation below, and be sure to follow Elsie on Instagram for even more from this Nashville-based beauty. Also, his role has expanded to overseeing the development and updates of our apps (we have another app coming out later this year). On this blog we share home decor projects, recipes, and crafts, as well as bits of our life here in the Midwest. I just don't think the craftsmanship and execution in general is that great~, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Trey George: I'd say probably my big thing is, a level of healthy obsessiveness when it comes to getting things done. Don't get discouraged and unless someone directly says, "Hey, don't email me." We always put them as like the highest priority and so we find just continuing to make content that we really like to make and then finding sponsors that fit that. Discover how they got their start, how they manage their ventures, how they run their teams, and so much more! Most people know Emma for recipes, which she is amazing at (see. and Elsie, eight . Emma, can you continue speaking a little bit about, what were the next steps after A Beautiful Mess became the main thing and on the lines of diversification, kind of what was the next step for you or the next sort of phase of diversification? She currently lives in Nashville, TN. Emma Chapman: All of those kinds of have different levels of potential involvement and like time associated and also costs. We had a great idea for an app so that's the next thing we did. We love her quirky style and practical, everyday tips! The couple created the blog to document their life and marriage together through photography. We love the travel videos he's created for us (see, Jacki manages and coordinates our social media and keeps. Trey George: We basically we have a backup. But either will work. She's an amazing mother and she would talk about my stuff like endlessly to someone. She's just like a very enthusiastic, has way too many ideas and thinks they're all going to be amazing and she can bring you on board where you're like, "Oh, I want to help you build that." Pat Flynn: Amazing. Final question on that is, is there a trick to reaching out to a company to getting a hold of them or having that discussion? What app did you use to do this?" When I was a child, my family stayed home a lot and I believe it gave me a more creative childhood and helped me to learn to invent my own fun. I was afraid Id want to quit, but having two sides of my life feels healthy. I think it was her way of escaping. We know that Elsie E Solberg had been residing in Ronald, Kittitas County, Washington 98940. You just want to keep an eye on that. . In our application, wed checked off special needs that we felt we could handle, such as a cleft palate. Thank you both. A lot of times we ask them what their budget is and then we try to build something that fits that budget. I'd like to take a family trip to India and Japan while our kids are still young. Listen to more Sounds Good episodes at https://itun.es/i6dL8G8 / https://sptfy.com/soundsgoodpod Elsie Larson is a brilliant blogger, entrepreneur and all-ar. Trey George: Sure. I love Shavonda Gardner and Jenny Komenda, Kate Arends, vintage revivals, grillo designs - interior designers who actually design and transform spaces. That would be awesome.". Hed asked the agency to send her file so he could think on it more. The Larsons received what Elsie calls the best advice possible from her friend, who had also been through the process of adoption. I would say I have just enough free time to keep redecorating my home but never enough to get bored. Definitely have a newsletter. Emma's wearing: dress/TopShop, shoes c/o Lotta and glasses c/o BonLook. Two days later, I was having a business meeting in our home upstairs when he yelled out from downstairs. and our After assessing the situation, they further medicated her with a shot in the thigh, monitored her vitals, and left us to return to life as usual 40 or so minutes later. Leave a note in the comment section below. I was raised with good values in a lot of ways, but I wasn't taught to genuinely respect other cultures and choices. But a lot of times people approach me and say, "Oh, I have a book idea. I see there have been like 4 posts about them and the last one was like a year ago so the snark might not be that strong towards them. We'll send you our weekly email newsletter, Unstuck every Tuesday. They've created a blog with millions of visitors every month, apps with millions of installs, several books, a physical product linethe list goes on. I don't think we knew it at the time. Wish we 'd done on that first book, Emma, the behind! 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