Simplify to Thrive

In this episode, I'm sharing my journey of taking small consistent actions each day in my business and why doing this in the past has led to HUGE growth for me in revenue. I also talk about why you need to get serious about growing your business with all the things happening in the world and the economy.  I'm hosting a live training bootcamp to help you start and grow a service based business. Reg...

In this episode, I'm breaking down how to create a clear and realistic money plan for your service-based business. I talk about how to think about your revenue goals in a practical way, including how to reverse-engineer your income (for example, what it really takes to hit $10K months), why premium pricing matters, and how targeting established businesses with real budgets can change everything. I...

In this episode, I'm sharing a very honest look at how I'm rebranding my  life and business for the year ahead. This isn't just a business reset — it's a mindset shift. I talk about why prioritizing my health, regulating my nervous system, and creating grounded daily habits has become non-negotiable for the kind of growth I want to experience. We'll explore how small, consistent actions create pow...

As the year winds down, this episode is all about using this season intentionally to plan for what's next. I'm sharing how I approach business planning for 2026, why I believe in 90-day planning over annual overwhelm, and how having a clear, focused plan creates more momentum, clarity, and peace in your business. I also open up about my goals for this podcast and the direction I'm taking my conten...

In this episode, I sit down with my client Rosemary Philips , a social media marketing expert who grew her business from 2 to 8 clients while building a freedom-based lifestyle on her homestead and farm. Rosemary shares the mindset shifts that helped her stop overworking, how she built simple systems to work less while making more money, and exactly how she finds clients for both social media cons...

In this episode of Simplify to Thrive, I dive into a powerful truth that many entrepreneurs overlook: if you're building your business only on social media, you're putting your income and your brand at risk. Yes, I teach social media strategies, but today I'm sharing why relying 100% on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or LinkedIn can hurt your long-term growth. Platforms change, algori...

In this episode, I share why I had to build a business that doesn't rely on me being in the center of everything. Back when I was scaling to 6 figures, I thought the only way to grow was to do it all myself, serving clients, creating content, and running the backend of my business. But what it really led to was burnout. I realized if I wanted freedom  and sustainability, I had to step out of the w...

Most service providers and agency owners focus all their energy on creating content for clients—but neglect their own brand. In this episode, I break down why building  brand equity is one of the smartest long-term moves you can make in business. I share how creating a simple content system helped me grow my business over 10 years ago, and how that same system continues to bring me a steady stream...

After a two-year break, I'm back with a brand-new direction for the Simplify and Thrive Podcast . In this episode, I share why I decided to rename and rebrand the podcast, what's shifting in my business, and the new direction I'm taking with this podcast. I also open up about my personal journey with social media—how I became addicted to constantly checking my phone, how it drained my creativity,...

In order to grow a profitable marketing business or an agency, you need to charge premium rates. In this episode I share what my clients are doing to hit 10k a month. I also break down the math when it comes to pricing so that you can easily hit those numbers . Subscribe to my Youtube Channel Instagram My Website

For many years, I only focused on creating content on social media to attract clients to my business. But this year I decided to focus my attention on evergreen, long form content that is searchable. In this episode I share what I experienced by making that switch and how it has helped my business. Plus I share some strategies on how this evegreen content can lead to more sales in your own busines...

I'm back after taking a long hiatus from this podcast. In this episode I share why I decided to jumpstart the podcast again and the future of this show. Plus I'm sharing what I have been working on this year. Connect With Me: Website Youtube Instagram

This is part 2 in the series on how to avoid low paying clients. To learn more about growing your service based business visit my website:  AlmaBradford.com

This is part 1 in a series on how to avoid low paying clients so that you can attract higher paying ones. If you are a freelancer, social media manager or digital marketer, you can charge a premium price for your services. But the secret to doing this is attracting clients who can afford your services. To learn more about growing your service based business, visit my website: AlmaBradford.com

Ever wondered how to do marketing for a brick and mortar location? In this episode, I'm talking to Sonja Thompkins on how to use different marketing strategies to attract people to your local brick and mortar location.   For more resources on how to grow your business visit my website: AlmaBradford.com

In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between having a group coaching program vs selling online courses. I also share why I pivoted away from just 1:1 client work and launched courses and group coaching offers. Some highlights from this episode: Common mistakes people make when trying to sell courses and underpricing. The structure of a group coaching program. Selling high ticket and p...

Today, I am joined by Deidre Wright who is the CEO of Strategic Stories, helping executives and entrepreneurs brand themselves as industry celebrities. In this episode, we talk about: 1. How she started her journey in branding 2. Her 4-step framework that she uses to help professionals and entrepreneurs with positioning and branding 3. Her LinkedIn strategy that helps her grow her business and get...

Your signature system is what makes you unique and stand out from your competitors. It's also a way to streamline your workload so that you can take yourself out of the day-to-day and get other people to help you in your business. In this episode I explain how having a signature system will make growing your business a lot easier.

Not all content is created equal. If you want to attract higher paying clients, you want clients who can pay you 2k and higher per month and you want to use social media to attract those clients, you need to create the right message.  Learn more about finding clients for your service based business here:  https://almabradford.com/

In this episode, I share my business results for 2020 including wins, takeaways, and the challenges I had to face this year.  What I talk about: How I manage to still make money using an automated funnel despite the pandemic and personal challenges. How outsourcing helps me run my business 24/7. Paying yourself and leveraging your profit margin How I made investments this year to take my business...

Today, I'm joined by Jamila Payne and we're discussing the topic of systems and growing a profitable business. In this episode, we discuss: How Jamila left the corporate environment to start her own consulting business. Why she changed her business model after getting burnt out. The importance of outsourcing and systems to scale sustainably. Business growth and how to create a legacy for our famil...

Kristen Westcott is a business growth strategist and a Director of Operations. In this interview, Kristen explains the different types of roles you need to hire for when scaling your business. Learn more about scaling your business on my website: http://almabradford.com/

Should you niche down or help everyone with your services? The answer to this question really depends on what phase of business you are in. In this episode I explain the different ways to niche. The first one is based on industry, the second one is based on niche services.  Learn more about growing your service based business here: https://almabradford.com/

Trying to appeal to everyone and mass marketing your services will actually hurt your sales. You will attract the wrong prospects if you don't get crystal clear on your ideal client. In this episode, I share my own journey of moving away from trying to help everyone and how this led to MORE revenue in my business. Learn more about growing your B2B consulting business here: https://almabradford.com...

How I made $38,711 in July I periodically create these income reports so you can get a behind the scenes look at how I run my business. The good, the bad and the uncomfortable. The honest truth is that running a business can be challenging at times. These income reports are meant to help you learn both from my successes and failures as you grow your own business! DISCLAIMER: God is the one who is...