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The Playhouse Podcast: Real conversations with creative business owners growing through community and networking
Deanna Seymour | Community Builder + Networking Party Host
Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 49
The Playhouse Podcast features real conversations with creative business owners about what's actually working in their businesses. Hosted by Deanna Seymour, founder of The Playhouse community.
Whether you're learning how to grow your business as a designer, coach, writer, podcaster, or solopreneur, this show is for creative entrepreneurs who want to build something sustainable without losing their minds to social media.
Most creative business owners aren't looking for business as usual. We're not interested in dedicating our lives to the algorithm, and we're not interested in surface-level small talk.
We want to grow our businesses through relationships, referrals, and real conversations. (And yes, we're talking to a lot of introverts who'd rather network in small groups than shout into the void.)
Topics we explore:
- Anti-hustle and slow business
- Marketing without social media
- Networking for introverts and quiet entrepreneurs
- Burnout and sustainable work
- Community over content
- ADHD and neurodivergent business owners
- Referrals, collaborations, and real connection
- Email marketing and owned audiences
- Creative ways to grow without burning out
Each episode is recorded live inside The Playhouse, where listeners can join us for free, ask questions during the Q&A after party, and meet other online business owners building anti-algorithm businesses.
This podcast has gone through a few names as The Playhouse has grown, but the heart of it has always been the same: real conversations that help creative entrepreneurs grow together.
If you're ready for authentic visibility, more collaboration, and a way of doing business that leaves you energized instead of exhausted, you're in the right place.
👉 Join the next LIVE recording for free inside The Playhouse at jointheplayhouse.com
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The Playhouse Free Tier Experiment Results Are In… with Deanna Seymour
mardi 19 mai 2026 • Duration 16:16
I’m officially announcing the end to the free tier inside The Playhouse and I’m sharing the data that’s led to the decision.
In this episode:
0:23 - The fate of the Playhouse free tier (and why it's ending)
2:27 - The improv troupe analogy that sparked the whole experiment
4:24 - 5ish months of real membership data, broken down
11:05 - When my funnel went upside down: paid members dropping to free
12:30 - The new Thursday schedule and what's coming next
Links:
Episode about the Thursday Schedule:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423323/episodes/19202496
Get on Deanna's Newsletter for Networking Parties: https://deannaseymour.com/newsletter
Hang out with Deanna: https://deannaseymour.com
Join us in The Playhouse: https://jointheplayhouse.com
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
The New Playhouse Thursday Schedule (and the Data Behind It) with Deanna Seymour
mardi 19 mai 2026 • Duration 20:17
I'm taking you behind the scenes and digging into the data around a big schedule change coming to The Playhouse this summer!
In this episode:
0:32 - Vulnerability alert: why the Playhouse isn't growing in a sustainable way
6:46 - The top 3 reasons members leave (and their exit feedback responses)
13:21 - The Think Tank stats that surprised me... and not in a fun way
14:36 - Why "67 events in 90 days" isn’t as impressive as it sounds
15:57 - The new Thursday Playhouse schedule and why this container will hopefully make showing up a habit for members
Links from this episode:
Episode about Free Tier:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423323/episodes/19202983
Hang out with Deanna: https://deannaseymour.com
Join us in The Playhouse: https://jointheplayhouse.com
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
A Practical (and Easy) Way to Follow Up after Networking with Annie Franceschi
jeudi 6 novembre 2025 • Duration 24:23
Ready to crank up your networking results without awkwardness? I'm introducing you to branding expert and former Disney storyteller Annie Franceschi as she reveals her practical, win-win approach to creating follow-up magic. Annie breaks down how business owners can make the most of every connection, with a seriously simple tool that takes the stress (and spreadsheets) out of referrals.
Whether you’re tired of stalled intros, hate sending cold emails, or want networking to actually feel fun, Annie shares why clear, upfront communication beats leaving things to chance and gives you the confidence to make real connections that build your business.
Don't just hope someone remembers you after a networking call. Grab the free Referral Message Creator™ for a copy-and-paste intro about yourself to hand off to your new connections.
Connect with Annie on LinkedIn and take a listen to more great tips from Annie on the Establish Yourself® Podcast
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
Building Trust, Pricing for Profit, and Collaboration over Competition with Emily Reagan
jeudi 16 octobre 2025 • Duration 28:54
What’s the simple way service providers can stay booked without posting 24/7? In this Friends of the Playhouse episode, Emily Reagan, founder of Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School and the Digital Marketers Work Group, shares practical ways to market yourself without the influencer grind.
You’ll hear why owning your role as a business owner changes everything, how collaborating with other service providers leads to better clients, what to do if referrals are your only pipeline, how to talk about your work with confidence, and a reframe that makes selling feel like helping. We wrap with a quick This or That: Service Provider Edition… raise your rates or tighten your boundaries?
Learn more about Emily on Instagram at @emilyreaganpr and on her podcast The Marketing Freelancer.
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
Season Shifts, Business Pivots, and Making Your Own Rules with Rene Morozowich and Sheila Streetman
jeudi 18 septembre 2025 • Duration 21:54
Ever feel like you need permission to just… exist as a less-than-perfect business owner? On this Water Cooler episode, Rene Morozowich and Sheila Streetman step straight off the hamster wheel and talk about what it means to run a creative business minus the hustle cult pep talks. You'll hear them dish on “invisible offers”, how stepping back in your business isn’t failure (it’s smart, grown-up stuff), and give a permission slip to do business YOUR way. Plus, they dish out a surprising approach to not buying every business course, and possibly the strangest slushy order Sonic has ever received. Come for the decaf tea, stay for the laughs and permission to make your OWN rules.
Learn more about Rene and Sheila at:
(Rene) renemorozowich.com/connect/
(Sheila) go.sheilastreetman.com/vibe-files-freebie/
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
The Art of the Headline with Dr. Mimi Zhou
jeudi 4 septembre 2025 • Duration 05:32
What’s the real secret to stopping your dream clients in their tracks? In this episode, Dr. Mimi Zhou, a conversion copywriter for coaches and course creators, unpacks four headline formulas that hook your visitors and turn readers into clients. Mimi gives you permission to ditch perfection and go for quantity because only by writing dozens of headlines can you land on that one that truly works.
Learn more about Mimi at: mimizhou.com/
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
5-Minute Digital Organization Using Browser Bookmarks with Trisha Markel
jeudi 21 août 2025 • Duration 05:18
What if a few simple tweaks to your browser bookmarks could save you time and help you access your most important links in just one or two clicks? Trisha Markel (owner of Task Lemonade and admin extraordinaire) breaks down her easy but powerful system for decluttering and organizing browser bookmarks into practical folders. Trisha shares her go-to folder categories, tips for hiding the digital “mess,” and how her system mirrors her wider approach to digital organization. Whether you’re a solopreneur drowning in open tabs or a creative determined to wrangle business chaos, this episode will help you simplify, streamline, and get back precious mental energy.
Learn more about Trisha at: www.tasklemonade.com
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
Thoughtful & Inclusive Communication with Vickie Kelty
jeudi 7 août 2025 • Duration 05:27
Are you unintentionally making it tough for English learners to have real conversations with you? In this 5 5-minute hot Take on the Playhouse Friends podcast, Vickie Kelty shares her practical, heartfelt advice from years of teaching and learning languages on both sides of the conversation. Discover four actionable tips to make your interactions more welcoming and supportive, from matching someone’s speed to using encouraging nonverbals, to being patient with pauses. Learn how subtle shifts in your approach can help foster connection, confidence, and belonging for everyone, everywhere. Tune in for small, thoughtful changes that have a big impact.
Learn more about Vickie at: www.vickiekelty.com/
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
The Sweeter Side of Copywriting with Darci Ellenberger
jeudi 31 juillet 2025 • Duration 04:16
Forget the copywriting grind, there’s an easier, sweeter way. In this Hot Take , Darci Elle, a brand voice copywriter behind Sweet Tooth Creative, shares how the classic “Done For You” copywriting turned into the collaborative, flexible “Done With You” model. Discover why inviting clients behind the scenes isn’t just less stressful, but more effective. Darci unpacks how messy first drafts, live strategy chats, and real-time feedback can help you craft compelling website copy faster, with less pressure and more confidence. Perfect for outside-the-box thinkers who want their website to feel more like them, with less burnout and more fun.
Learn more about Darci at: sweettoothcreative.com/
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
Reframing Productivity for Business Owners with Creative Minds with Sarah Bowser
jeudi 24 juillet 2025 • Duration 05:27
Think distractions are derailing your productivity? Think again. In this 5 Minute Masterclass, Sarah Bowser reframes how we see unexpected interruptions, showing how so-called “rabbit holes” can be valuable side quests that enrich our journey, especially for business owners with creative minds. She debunks productivity shame, helps you spot the gold in your detours, and highlights the positives of nonlinear paths. If you're looking for a more compassionate, fun, and powerful way to work with your brain (instead of fighting it), this episode will inspire your next great adventure.
Learn more about Sarah at: thatweirdnerdymom.com/
🪩 Join us at jointheplayhouse.com and get access to bonus content, all kinds of cool events + hang with creative business owners!
And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! It really helps us grow and keep the good vibes coming!
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