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#180: Talkin' Shop—Simple Tricks to Own the Top Spot in Local Search Results
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If customers in your town are searching online for what you offer but can’t find you, you’re missing a huge opportunity. It’s like having a storefront without a sign. Local business owners know they need to show up in search results, but SEO can sound like rocket science—complex, overwhelming, and honestly, not what you signed up for. But what if t…
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#179: Talkin' Shop—How to Leverage Your Unique Edge Without Confusing Your Customers
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Marketing doesn’t have to be complicated, but let’s be real—it’s easy to screw it up. You know your product or service is great, but your customers aren’t noticing. Why? Because you’re either blending in with everyone else or confusing your audience with messaging that’s unclear. It’s a tough balance: if you’re too creative, people don’t get it. If…
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#178: How to Work with Your ADHD to Boost Focus and Productivity
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Traditional productivity advice often assumes a “one-size-fits-all” solution, but for many people —especially those of us with ADHD or other neurodivergent traits—that approach can actually slow you down. You may even feel ashamed of your inability to focus or stay organized, but the real problem might be that the traditional methods weren’t design…
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#177: Why “Both-And” Thinking is the Future of Leadership
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Ready to take your marketing career to the next level? Apply now to become a StoryBrand Certified Guide at StoryBrand.com/Guide and get the tools, training, and community to help businesses boost sales—but hurry, the deadline for the December training is approaching fast! -- Leading a business means constantly being pulled between competing demands…
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#176: Ian Cron—What Does Your Enneagram Reveal About Your Marketing Style?
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What does the Enneagram have to do with marketing? A lot more than you might think! Your Enneagram type shows how you process information, make decisions, and approach creativity. From perfectionism to overthinking, these innate tendencies directly impact your marketing approach. If you’ve had trouble connecting with your audience or executing a wi…
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#175: The Financial Therapy You Didn’t Know You Needed
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Money stresses us out. Whether you're a small business owner or just trying to manage personal finances, it can feel like you’re always juggling competing priorities. Should you be saving more? Investing in your business? Can you even afford to? Add in the weight of societal pressures, and it’s easy to see why 73% of Americans rank finances as thei…
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#174: Al Andrews—What to Do When Achieving Your Big Goals Leaves You Feeling Empty
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We all strive for success, but at what cost? Climbing the ladder often comes with unexpected challenges. As you work toward your goals, it’s easy to focus on the next milestone, only to realize that collecting more accolades leaves you feeling empty instead of fulfilled. Many high achievers find themselves grappling with stress, isolation, and a lo…
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#173: Getting Unstuck—The Brandscript Hack For Nonprofit Marketing
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Marketing for nonprofits can feel like a balancing act. You're juggling two distinct audiences—the people you serve and the donors who make it all possible. The challenge lies in crafting a message that speaks to both audiences without diluting your core mission. But when your messaging feels off, it’s easy to get stuck, unsure about what will make…
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#172: Getting Unstuck—When to Stop Playing It Safe and Get Bold With Your Marketing
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Is your brand’s message failing to pack the punch you know it should? It’s easy to get stuck when you want to make a bold statement in your marketing but fear the potential backlash. Many business owners feel like they're holding back, worried that being too outspoken might turn people off. But this can water down your messaging, leaving you with a…
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#171: Getting Unstuck (feat. Amy Porterfield)—Can You Launch Your Online Course with Zero Audience?
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You're sitting on a goldmine of knowledge—and you know you could package it up into an online course and help people. But every time you think about actually doing it, you hit a wall. You don't have an audience. You have no idea how to find people who'd actually pay for your course. It all feels too overwhelming, and you're starting to think it's j…
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#170: Getting Unstuck—How to Keep Your Customers Interested After the Initial Hype Dies Down
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Is your business feast or famine? Are you struggling to maintain consistent sales, even when you know there's demand? This is a common small business challenge—going from "everyone wants it" to crickets. So how do you keep the momentum going and turn those crickets into a steady hum of excited buyers? As part of our Getting Unstuck series, today’s …
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#169: Getting Unstuck—What Should You Do When Haters Cause a PR Nightmare for Your Brand?
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Your reputation is everything. It's the lifeblood of your business. But what happens when nasty rumors start to circulate? It can feel like an unfair fight. The fear, the uncertainty, the damage to your brand... it's a nightmare! And when your integrity gets called into question, it’s a gut punch and you may not be sure how to fight back. So what s…
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#168: Getting Unstuck—How to Fund Your Startup When You're Strapped for Cash
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Being a scrappy entrepreneur is all about making the most of what you have. But when it comes to funding your business, it's easy to feel like you've hitting a brick wall. Financial realities can make your dream of starting a business seem unlikely, or worse: completely impossible. Have hope, heromaker! If you're bootstrapping your startup, you jus…
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#167: Getting Unstuck—How to Find Your Tribe and Market to a Niche Audience
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If you're targeting a niche market, reaching the right audience can feel tricky. Common marketing advice may work for some (or even most) companies, but it just doesn't seem to resonate with your unique customer base. For marketers and business owners in specialized industries, like tourism or art, success depends on connecting with a specific grou…
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#166: Getting Unstuck—Your Website's Secret Flaws (And How to Find Them)
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Is your marketing falling flat, even when you’re putting in the work and following all the best advice? You've read the books, listened to the podcasts, and implemented the strategies, but you're still not seeing the results you want. It can be a frustrating puzzle, especially for those who’ve invested time and energy learning solid marketing frame…
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#165: Getting Unstuck—Solving the Lead Generation Puzzle
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You’ve probably heard the saying, “If you build it, they will come.” But that's simply not true when it comes to business. It actually takes a great deal of strategy and effort to get customers. And the stress of not having enough leads can crush anyone’s spirit, especially when you know your product is top-notch. Rest assured, the problem isn’t yo…
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#164: Getting Unstuck—6 Tips to Deliver a Better Presentation that Closes More Sales
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You've spent hours perfecting your pitch, confident that this time, you'll convert your audience into enthusiastic customers. But once again, the response is lukewarm, and nobody buys. What gives? If this scenario sounds familiar, then this episode is for you! We’ve heard from many marketers and business owners who found themselves frustrated after…
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#163: Get Your Audience From “Don’t Care” to “Buy Now” With Better Copy
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Too many businesses, whether large or small, established or new, make the mistake of leading with their own story. In other words, they’re trying to tell their audience all about what makes their business so great — and then they’re confused when their audience reacts with a shrug and says, “I don’t care.” How can businesses reach new customers whe…
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#162: Let’s Have a Heart to Heart—How Is Your Well-Being Affecting Your Creative Work?
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It’s hard to do creative work when you feel burned out and spread thin. But for many talented people, this is exactly what happens. You’re good at what you do, so more and more people seek you out. Your workload grows, and before you know it, you can easily lose touch with the passion and purpose you once had. Burnout sets in, and if you’re not car…
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#161: How to Handle Objections the StoryBrand Way
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If you’ve done any kind of sales or marketing, you know that handling customer objections is a huge part of the job. Unfortunately, most companies have a hard time overcoming objections and helping customers see the value they have to offer. The result? They become sales-ey and lose sight of the goal: serving their customers. In today’s episode, J.…
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#160: From Local to Global—How to Adapt Your Message for International Audiences
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Is your business hitting roadblocks with international marketing? Cultural differences, language barriers, and varying consumer behaviors can pose big challenges for any brand. Marketers often find themselves at a loss, struggling to adapt their messaging and strategies to resonate with diverse audiences. This usually leads to underperforming campa…
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#159: From Complicated to Concise—The Formula for a Flawless Marketing Pitch
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Why does talking about your business sometimes feel like explaining rocket science to a 5-year-old? If your message is drowning in technical terms or marketing speak, you might just be alienating your audience instead of drawing them in. Countless businesses find themselves tangled in jargon that might impress a fellow expert but leaves potential c…
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#158: The Right Way to Woo Your Customers (And Keep Them Coming Back For More)
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Most people wouldn't accept a marriage proposal on the first date. They want to get to know the person before making a commitment. In the same way, customers don't like it when a business quickly tries to sell something right after meeting them. And when customers recoil from a hasty sales pitch, the business loses an opportunity they may never get…
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#157: How to Turn Sales Team Feedback into Marketing Gold
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Building your own marketing business can be hard and lonely — but it doesn’t have to be. When you become a StoryBrand Certified Guide, you’ll join a like-minded community of marketers from all over the world. Apply before Friday, May 24th for our upcoming training in July at StoryBrand.com/ApplyNow. -- In most businesses, there’s a major disconnect…
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#156: How to Convert Customers Stuck On the Fence
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Everyone procrastinates. It’s a thing. These days, people have more and more tasks to accomplish, while the days seem to get shorter and shorter—so putting things off is a natural end result. But delayed action often leads to inaction. And when your customers keep delaying the decision to purchase your product—sometimes indefinitely—it costs you mo…
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#155: Trying to Go Viral? Consistent Marketing is a Smarter Long-Term Strategy (And Here's Why)
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Can one viral moment make your business an overnight sensation? Many business owners are on a chase. They're looking for that single big marketing hit that'll make their brand instantly famous. They throw everything into one campaign, hoping it'll go viral and bring in loads of customers. But more often than not, this just ends up in disappointment…
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#154: Why Your Brand Story Should Be Less About You And More About Your Customer
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CLARIFY YOUR ALL OF YOUR MARKETING AND MESSAGING IN ONLY TWO DAYS! REGISTER FOR THE UPCOMING STORYBRAND MARKETING WORKSHOP HAPPENING MAY 7 & 8, 2024: StoryBrand.com/Workshop -- In marketing, there’s always a story to tell. But many business owners forget that it's not their story they should be telling. It's the story of their customer. And when th…
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#153: What's More Important in Your Website: Substance or Style?
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Feeling stuck with your marketing efforts? Maybe your emails aren't hitting the mark or crafting marketing materials is leaving you overwhelmed and frustrated. Well, we've got your back! Call 615-649-0705 and let us your name, the name of your business, and what's got you stuck. If selected, your question could be featured in an upcoming episode wh…
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#152: How to Win Attention in a Distracted World
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Feeling stuck with your marketing efforts? Maybe your emails aren't hitting the mark or crafting marketing materials is leaving you overwhelmed and frustrated. Well, we've got your back! Call 615-649-0705 and let us your name, the name of your business, and what's got you stuck. If selected, your question could be featured in an upcoming episode wh…
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#151: How to Keep (and Captivate) the Attention of Prospective Customers
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Feeling stuck with your marketing efforts? Maybe your emails aren't hitting the mark or crafting marketing materials is leaving you overwhelmed and frustrated. Well, we've got your back! Call 615-649-0705 and let us your name, the name of your business, and what's got you stuck. If selected, your question could be featured in an upcoming episode wh…
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#150: The Resource-Wasting Pitfalls of Hasty Marketing and How to Avoid Them
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Frustrated your marketing isn't working? Stuck wondering why customers aren't clicking "buy now"? Imagine turning that around in just five minutes. Get the help you need to clarify your message and grow your business with our free 5 Minute Marketing Makeover video series. Get immediate access to the 5 Minute Marketing Makeover video series at Story…
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#149: Get Win-Win Secrets from the Top Marketing Pros
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Frustrated your marketing isn't working? Stuck wondering why customers aren't clicking "buy now"? Imagine turning that around in just five minutes. Get the help you need to clarify your message and grow your business with our free 5 Minute Marketing Makeover video series. Get immediate access to the 5 Minute Marketing Makeover video series at Story…
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#148: The Power of a One-Liner to Unite Your Team and Transform Your Marketing
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Often the difference between a team that does well and one that doesn’t is how clearly they communicate. For most businesses, it's not that they lack good ideas or hard workers, it’s that their scattered approach to messaging leaves employees confused and customers disengaged. Solving this problem starts with fixing how you talk about what your bus…
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#147: StoryBrand for Artists—How to Sell Your Art Without Selling Out
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Artists often find it hard to sell and market their work. They face a big challenge. Art is deeply personal and subjective by nature, so traditional marketing and business strategies don’t always apply. That’s why artists often end up at a crossroads. They’re seeking a path that honors their artistic integrity while also allowing them to bring in a…
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#146: Behind the Scenes of a Viral Phenomenon—Jungle’s Marketing Strategy
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Building your own marketing business can be hard and lonely — but it doesn’t have to be. When you become a StoryBrand Certified Guide, you’ll join a like-minded community of marketers from all over the world. Apply before March 8 for our upcoming training at StoryBrand.com/ApplyNow. -- Have you ever wondered what it takes to go viral? The answer mi…
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#145: Rory Vaden—How to Balance Building Your Personal and Professional Brands on Social Media
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Building your own marketing business can be hard and lonely — but it doesn’t have to be. When you become a StoryBrand Certified Guide, you’ll join a like-minded community of marketers from all over the world. Apply before March 8 for our upcoming training at StoryBrand.com/ApplyNow. -- Do you ever get stuck trying to balance your real, everyday lif…
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#144: Quenching Thirst, Winning Hearts—How Liquid I.V. Is Using Marketing to Shake Up the Beverage World
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CLARIFY YOUR ALL OF YOUR MARKETING AND MESSAGING IN ONLY TWO DAYS AND GO INTO Q2 WITH A PLAN! REGISTER FOR THE UPCOMING STORYBRAND MARKETING WORKSHOP HAPPENING FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2024: StoryBrand.com/LIVE -- These days, having a great product isn't enough. You need to understand what people want and need. That requires keeping your finger on the pul…
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#143: Can Teaming Up with Influencers Really Transform Your Brand?
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Finding authentic ways to connect with your followers on social media has become a tough challenge for both brands and influencers. They all want to work together to grow and reach more people, but it's not always clear how to make that happen. This has left a lot of people wondering how to create worthwhile partnerships that actually make an impac…
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#142: Is It Time to Launch Your Lucrative Coaching Career? (Business Made Simple Podcast REPLAY)
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Are you an expert in your field—be it business, marketing, or a completely different area—yet unsure how to turn your expertise into a coaching or consulting career? Maybe you're working a corporate job, and even if you got a promotion tomorrow, it would only come with a 10% raise and you still wouldn't be satisfied. If that sounds like you, maybe …
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#141: Jeremy Cowart—How to Push Through Creative Struggles
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Marketing requires you to be creative, but that's easier said than done. It's tough to stand out and be different. And the more you try to be unique, the harder it can feel. That’s why many of us feel stuck, comparing ourselves to the big names and wondering how we can ever be as good. This comparison-fueled spiral can happen whether you’re new to …
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Coach Builder Limited Series PREVIEW—Your First Step to Starting a Successful Coaching Business
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Many people are afraid to leave their full-time jobs because they're not sure they could ever make it on their own as a coach or consultant. The stakes are too high. There's too much to learn. Where do you even begin in such a crowded marketplace? Here's the truth: coaches with a clear plan and who follow the right steps to grow their businesses su…
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#140: Inclusivity in Action—How Are You Showing Up For Your Customers?
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Marketing that truly acknowledges and values diversity isn’t just important—it's imperative. Creating a welcoming space for everyone can seem complex, maybe even a bit overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Simple accommodations and thoughtful options can go a long way. So what are some ways businesses are implementing inclusive marketing to make…
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#139: Inclusive Marketing—How to Make More of Your Customers Feel Seen
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For many marketers, it's a big challenge to make sure their strategies are inclusive. They understand why it's important, but turning this into real, quantifiable marketing strategies is another story. And if they don't get it right, they risk ignoring a wide range of customers and failing to make everyone feel included. So what are some ways to de…
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Turn Your Expertise Into a Thriving Coaching Business—New Business Made Simple Limited Series Coming February 6!
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Many people are afraid to leave their full-time jobs because they're not sure they could ever make it on their own as a coach or consultant. The stakes are too high. There's too much to learn. Where do you even begin in such a crowded marketplace? Here's the truth: coaches with a clear plan and who follow the right steps to grow their businesses su…
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#138: Webinar Woes? Here's How to Plan and Execute Them Flawlessly
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Struggling to make webinars work for your business? You're not alone. Webinars are a great way to connect with audiences on a deeper level and build more authority around your brand. But many people find themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of creating webinars that grab people’s attention and effectively drive sales. It can be a huge challen…
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#137: Amy Porterfield—Are You Sitting on a Digital Course Goldmine?
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Have you ever thought about turning your passion into a profitable digital course? Transforming what you know into a successful online business can be tricky. The online world offers vast opportunities, but trying to package and market your expertise can be overwhelming. It leaves many talented people uncertain about where to begin. So how do you g…
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#136: Goal-Setting Genius—How to Use the KISS Method in Your Marketing
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As a marketer, you're no stranger to the tough task of setting good goals and constantly making your strategies better. It's not just about coming up with new ideas, but also deciding whether to stay the course or pivot in a new direction. Sometimes these tasks can be overwhelming and fraught with uncertainty. So what’s the best way to set effectiv…
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#135: Michael Hyatt—The Secret to Setting Better Goals (And Actually Achieving Them!)
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Setting goals can be both exciting and scary. If you find yourself setting big goals at the beginning of each year, only to feel overwhelmed and disappointed as time passes, you're not alone. Many people find it tough to stick to their goals, especially when they're afraid of failing. This isn't just about personal goals—it's true for work goals to…
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#134: Is Vulnerability a Superpower in Business?
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Our life path rarely follows a straight line, and detours can leave us feeling isolated and embarrassed, especially in the workplace. If your life has taken an unexpected turn, you may not know how to communicate that to the people you work with. In many jobs, the pressure to be fully present and capable can make it feel risky to admit when you’re …
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#133: Ashley Menzies Babatunde—How “Real” Should You Be at Work?
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When people work hard to be great at their jobs, they often feel like they have to hide their personal problems, like dealing with loss, relationship changes, or personal setbacks. In jobs where you’re expected to be strong and capable, it's hard to show that you're struggling. This can make people feel alone and ashamed, especially those who are u…
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