In 2019, after four years of entrepreneurship, I chose my business model before choosing the business. Because it wasn’t just about making a living anymore, it was about simultaneously making a high quality life. I wanted to take the driver’s seat, and have control over my time, where I worked, and put my family first.

This was revolutionary for me, as for my entire life, I’ve done things the opposite way… and that’s how most of us are taught to do it.

The emphasis lies in “what do you want to be when you grow up?” instead of "what kind of days do you want to live?”

Enagic, Entrepreneurship, Business, lifestyle entrepreneur, workLindsay Havlicek BellOctober 13, 2021direct sales, social selling, kangen water, enagicComment

with lindsay

Heeeeey!

How’s it going? Let’s hop right to it. I want to talk about my slight rebrand! A new name and some new colors… but it’s just so much more than that, and I’d like to share a bit of my evolution with you all today.

My personal brand is an extension of who I am. It is a physical manifestation of my passions and purpose that allows me to share it with the world. It’s my art, my self-expression.

I’ve been feeling that I’ve outgrown @lindsaymariebythesea for months now, and that it was time to step into what’s next. Although nothing felt right to me for some time. Just ask Ed, and how many times he had to listen to me talk about this— haha! Husband of the year for him.

Personal, Business, lifestyleLindsay Havlicek BellJuly 15, 2020expansionComment

High ticket items + why you need one

Hey friends,

Happy Friday, although I know it doesn’t feel like any particular day of the week when it’s #quarantinelife. I hope you’re doing well wherever it is you are. Bodie and I just got back in from our morning outdoor time, and now I am sitting down to share something really important with you all while I sip some hot cacao made with oat milk and tons of vanilla (so freaking good).

Today’s topic, which is high vs low ticket items, is something I didn’t know much about when I first started out even though i’s entrepreneurship 101, and quite possibly one of the biggest tricks to enable you to work smarter, not harder. Game changer.

Seeking Simplicity

Hey friends,

It’s been a few weeks, and I honestly couldn’t wait to sit down today to blog. I love this space, and when I don’t make time for it I can FEEL it. We’ve had a lot going on here. Ed has been busy with work, little side projects, and things around the apartment. I’ve been finishing up several family galleries that I shot over spring break, and working on other content as well, such as the print shop updates, travel plans, and a potential free product for you guys (I’m trying hard!).

Business, MinimalismLindsay Havlicek BellApril 15, 2019photography business, influener, blogger, girl bossComment

How to Start an Online Print Shop

Hey there!

Today we are going to talk about how to sell your photography prints online. I hope that this is helpful for you guys!

It is so cool that we are able to sell what we are passionate about to the entire world from our couches. We can create digital shops and art galleries so easily, with a minimal amount of overhead, investment, and inventory. One of my favorite aspects of my business is the print shop, and it’s where my photography business first began.

How to be an Influencer

Influencers. It’s become a full fledged career that so many are striving for, but last year the concept sent me RUNNING in the opposite direction.

I guess I lost sense of the true meaning behind being an influencer, which in my opinion essentially means that you have the position to create change in other people’s behaviors. There was so much frustration surrounding algorithms, people buying fake followers + likes, being constantly asked to work for free, always trying to gain more numbers… I felt really turned off by it to be honest. I can sniff out insincerity like a hungry shark, and it stank.

Social Media, BusinessLindsay Havlicek BellMarch 31, 2019influencer, instagramComment

Resigning from the 9-5

I recently stumbled upon my letter of resignation sitting in a dark corner of my Dropbox folder. In some ways it feels like a decade ago that I submitted it, even though it was really just 2015.

You know how there’s this fantasy that writing that letter will be this amazing and liberating experience? You’re talking to your boss, and you’ve had it, and you just pull it out, and run out of the building as if you’re reclaiming your life?? (please tell me I’m not the only one who thought about that on the drive to work every single day for seven years).

Lifestyle, Personal, Business, LIFE GUIDELindsay Havlicek BellMarch 31, 20199-5Comment

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