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Strategic Simplicity

I can guarantee you one thing: you don’t have time for your business to be complicated.

Recently I was coaching a few clients who were feeling stressed about the amount of things they want to do to grow their businesses - and having limited time to do those things.

The reason is that it’s incredibly easy to hear what’s working for other people, what successful people have done, etc, and think “oh I need to do that too.”

The thing is… that thing might not work for you.

· It might make you want to run away from your business just thinking about it.

· It might not be the thing that fits your personality.

· It might not work for your ideal client or industry.

Not every successful tip or strategy will be successful for YOU, your business, your people.

And the more you try to do - the more complicated it becomes - the worse off your business is.

On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business podcast, I’m talking about how I learned the power of simplicity first hand in two different volunteer roles, and the 3 rules of simplicity for your business.

YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why making your business simple isn't as simple as it sounds
• How to focus on results rather than tasks and processes
• Why it’s important to build on what has already worked and customize your business plan
• How to embrace change and seize opportunities to evolve and grow your business

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• Ready to get help simplifying it all and prioritizing what actually matters for YOU, your industry, and your people? I'll help you. Join my FREE training: Make Your Business Simple! Register here.
• See how to work with me HERE

Free Vs. Paid Content

Have you ever wondered:

• Should this content be free? Or only for clients?
• How much do I give away for free?
• Where do I draw the line between what’s free and what isn’t?

Many of my clients ask these questions, and honestly, I struggled with this earlier in my business too.

While it is one of those things you learn through experience and eventually find where your personal line is - I want to share my lessons and secrets with you and help you save time not learning things the hard way.

On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business podcast, I’m breaking down some ways to think about what to offer for free and what to reserve for clients. I’m also discussing the challenge of setting boundaries when it comes to free value.

I know you’re going to love this one.

YOU’LL LEARN:

• How to find the right balance between providing value free content and growing your business
• How free content can build a sustainable business
• The importance of offering valuable free content to build trust and relationships with your audience
• How to set clear boundaries when offering free and paid content

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• Ready to get help simplifying it all and prioritizing what actually matters for YOU, your industry, and your people? I'll help you. Join my FREE training: Make Your Business Simple! Register here.
• See how to work with me HERE

$10K Months as a Virtual Assistant With Shannon South

These are two major myths that are often talked about in the entrepreneurial world:

Marketing = social media

You have to be on social media to get clients.

Listen… I’m a huge proponent of social media. For all the flaws, it gives us access to SO MANY connections with new people, for free. Yep, it takes work. But it’s also such an advantage for beginning business owners.

And while I’m usually giving you tips on how to connect with people on social media - today I want to introduce you to a whole other world of possibilities… growing a business without using it.

On today’s episode of The Simple Online Business Podcast I'm chatting with my client Shannon, who recently had her first 10k month without building an audience on social media, about her inspiring journey of embracing change and discovering the freedom entrepreneurship brings. We talk about how she got started, the obstacles she’s overcome and the power of coaching and community in business growth.

YOU’LL LEARN:

• How effectively communicating with teams and clients about workload and availability can positively impact a business's growth and success
• Why setting boundaries and seeking support are important pillars of business success.
• Why building a strong team and creating a supportive work environment is the key to sustained growth

Learn more about Shannon:
Shannon is the CEO of Lifetime Stress Relief, a virtual assistance & online business management company that specializes in email & calendar management, preventing overwhelm and burnout, and developing systems to save time. Yes, we research refrigerators and check emails, but we also save time for life on our clients' calendars, act as a gatekeeper between customers, and remember the special dates in our clients' lives. When not working, Shannon loves to travel and be outside with her puppy, Ruby Tuesday, painting, surfing, or reading!

Visit her website here

Let’s Connect!

• See how to work with me HERE
• “Your Next Five” Challenge starts TODAY, Monday April 29th - it’s officially your last chance to join me for the live kickoff call today (April 29th) and get my hands on support in signing your next five clients. Click here to join now!

The Coaching That Ended A Client Drought

Last fall, I had a coaching conversation with my client, Brittany. She had been trying to consistently sign coaching clients for a couple years, but it just wasn’t working. She had an offer, a website, decent social media engagement… and yet it just wasn’t turning into paying clients.

Almost immediately on our conversation, I realized the issue. I told her what I saw, and what to do differently.

She implemented this advice and started signing lots of clients right away. She’s been consistently signing clients ever since.

What I found interesting is that she mentioned to me that she had thought about working with me a couple years before but didn’t - and wished she didn’t wait.

On today’s episode, I have Brittany on to talk about our conversation, the advice I gave her, and the decision to invest in coaching with me. This episode is a fun look into what it’s actually like to be my client. This podcast episode will be super inspiring for any business owner.

YOU’LL LEARN:

• How to transition from a brick-and-mortar business to the online space
• Why people struggle with finding the right offer and marketing services and how to fix this
• How to be successful in signing clients and managing a growing business
• The importance of belief and confidence in your business

Learn About Brittany:
Brittany Hagemann is a licensed CA Esthetician turned Esthetician Business Coach. After opening her acne business in San Diego in 2017, she grew it to a six figure business in under two years. She currently helps other esthetician business owners grow their business to six figures and beyond. When she's not working with her clients, she's spending time with her daughter and husband.

Visit her website here
Follow her on Instagram
Listen to here podcast here: Estheticians Earning More

Let’s Connect!

• See how to work with me HERE
• “Your Next Five” Challenge starts TODAY, Monday April 29th - it’s officially your last chance to join me for the live kickoff call today (April 29th) and get my hands on support in signing your next five clients. Click here to join now!

Going Slow

Have you ever felt like your business was moving too slow?

You feel like you are doing all the right things, but it’s not getting the results you want fast enough.

So many business owners are tempted to quit or pivot when this happens… losing the momentum they were building, and restarting the clock between where they are now and the results they want to achieve.

Don’t be one of them.

On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business podcast, I’m talking about why things feel slow and how to love the process… because it changes everything.

YOU’LL LEARN:

• The importance of enjoying the journey of business rather than fixating on the destination
• The concept of "going slow to speed up"
• Why focusing on the process is key to building a sustainable online business
• How the "microwave popcorn effect" can revolutionize the way you approach your business growth

Let’s Connect!

• Ready to focus your precious business building time on what actually matters to attract new clients and grow your business? Join my FREE training on April 17th: The Client Formula. Sign up today!
• See how to work with me HERE