Annie Franceschi | Brand + Business Strategist
Establish Yourself®: Clear Brand Messaging, Offers, and Systems for Coaches and Consultants
Grow with clarity, confidence, and a bit of brand magic. Hosted by a former Disney storyteller, this show helps coaches, consultants, and service-based experts like you clarify your message, simplify your offers and systems, and enjoy your business more than ever. Inspired by the bestselling book, "Establish Yourself" (2022) - this is your place to take your business to the next level, and have fun doing it. Tune in to get clear on your brand message, create confident signature offers, and streamline your systemsThis podcast helps answer questions like:• How do I attract clients who will pay m...
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Jul 7, 2026
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26. Stuck in the Perfection Trap? This New Mindset Keeps You Moving Forward 17.06.2025 12:51
Clarity, confidence, and a business book! 📕 Check out my Summer Read-Along here: 👉 https://www.greateststorycreative.com/boost ------ Like building the perfect house, for years, I believed that building the perfect brand was the key to business success. But the longer I stayed in business, the more I realized that kind of perfection isn’t the goal—it’s really a trap. If you've ever felt stuck in...
25. Quit Starting Over: 5 Clever Ways I Build Business Momentum by "Chainsmoking" 10.06.2025 17:31
Dread marketing because you're always having to restart your efforts? I used to feel that way too, until I figured out a simple business system I call “chain smoking.” (Yes, really.) Inspired by author and artist, Austin Kleon, I’ve turned this concept into one of my most powerful business strategies. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to show you 5 real ways I use “chain smoking” t...
24. Tired of Hustling? How Prioritizing Fun Helped Me Grow Without Burnout 03.06.2025 19:39
📖 Want a more fun, sustainable business? Start with a FREE chapter of my book: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/read ----- Coming from Corporate America and The Walt Disney Studios, I believed serious hustle was just how business worked. But once I stepped off the treadmill and chose to restructure my consulting practice around a sustainable business mindset of clarity, boundaries, and joy—e...
23. How I Turn Brain Pickers Into Clients (Without Feeling Gross) 27.05.2025 16:00
Ever feel pulled between giving free advice OR feeling like a jerk for saying no? I share how one awkward coffee meeting became a turning point—and how you can turn those brain-picking requests into aligned, paid opportunities without guilt. This isn’t about being cold or transactional—it’s about being clear, confident, and generous on your own terms . 🎯 You'll Discover: The mindset shift that ch...
22. Busy? Try 15-Min Marketing to Stay Top of Mind This Week 20.05.2025 18:22
What do you do when your calendar is full, but you still want dream clients and new opportunities coming your way? In this episode, I share 7 low-effort, high-impact marketing moves you can make in 15 minutes or less this week. Swipe my favorite smart, quick marketing strategies to stay top of mind, spark referrals, and keep your momentum going even when you’re fully booked! 🎯 You’ll Discover: A...
21. What Happened After I Picked the “Wrong” Marketing Strategy 13.05.2025 18:06
Worried about picking the wrong marketing strategy? Well… I did! For 4 years!!! And my "mistake" turned into something I didn’t expect. In this episode, I’m sharing the real story of a major choice I made in my business — one that didn’t check all the boxes, didn’t go viral, and definitely wasn’t “perfect”. But it still taught me something that changed the way I approach marketing, growth, and con...
20. Always Rewriting Your Message? This Fix Helps You Scale Faster 06.05.2025 15:36
I hear this all the time: “It's taking forever to update my website,” or “I’m reworking my social captions again.” But here’s the truth—if you have to keep rewriting how you talk about your business, the real issue isn’t the you. It’s that you don't have your clear brand story nailed down. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what doing that looks like (including the behind-the-scenes...
19. How I Built a Referral Program That Feels Good (And Converts) 29.04.2025 21:49
Delight your referral partners with a clear "Referral Intro!" ⚡️ Get this free networking tool in just 2 minutes or less here: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/referral-intro-generator ________ I used to think a referral program would feel too pushy or transactional — maybe you’ve felt that way too. But after a decade of relying on informal thank-you gifts, I finally created a formal program...
18. Want Better Referrals? Here’s How to Get Great Intros, Fast 22.04.2025 13:59
⚡️ Get better referrals faster ! Create your free, personalized referral intro now at https://greateststorycreative.com/referral-intro-generator ________ Ever missed out on a dream client because someone meant to refer you... but never did? In this episode, I share the real reason referrals fall through—and the simple system that turns “I’ll connect you soon” into booked calls with perfect-fit cl...
17. I Save 5+ Hours a Week With a $4 Tool You've Never Heard of 15.04.2025 17:56
If you’ve ever copied and pasted the same email twice—or 20 times—you need to know about this. I’m sharing the $4 shortcut I use daily to reclaim my time, look like a pro, and keep my business moving (even when my brain is fried)! This tiny productivity tool has been a total game-changer in my business—and I want you to have that kind of ease too. 🎯 You’ll hear: The behind-the-scenes tool that’s...
16. Stop Marketing Until You Can Answer These 3 Key Questions 08.04.2025 18:47
Want to make more of your marketing matter? Find out how by setting a free time to talk with me at https://www.greateststorycreative.com/consult ----- Are you posting on LinkedIn, sending newsletters, or speaking… but still not getting the right clients or results? In this gut-check episode, I share the 3 foundational questions your marketing must answer to actually work! Most coaches, consultants...
15. Try These 5 Website Tweaks to Turn Visitors into Clients Faster 01.04.2025 18:05
What if your website had hidden potential to connect you with ideal clients— faster? If you’re a coach or consultant, you probably already have a solid website. But the majority of sites often have small sticking points that quietly slow things down: too many steps to book a call, unclear navigation, or a missed opportunity to say, “Yes, I’m the right fit for you.” I’m sharing 5 simple website twe...
14. The "One Client" Value Ladder: A Smarter Way to Simplify Marketing 25.03.2025 17:53
📖 Start building your value ladder with a FREE chapter of my book " Establish Yourself" now: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/read ----- Ever feel like value ladders are just another overcomplicated business concept? You’re not alone. Most marketing gurus teach them in a way that makes sense for big corporations—not for coaches and consultants like us. Here’s the truth: You don’t need a mill...
13. How to Sell Without Sleaze: Authentic Sales Tips for Coaches & Consultants 18.03.2025 18:40
Ever felt awkward or uncomfortable selling your services? You’re not alone. I used to avoid sales like the plague—until I made a shift that changed everything. Now, discovery calls and sales conversations are some of my favorite things to do. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts and strategies that helped me transform my approach to sales—without feeling pushy, awkward, or inauthentic....
12. Signature Offers Made Simple: 3 Steps to Package Your Expertise & Raise Your Rates 11.03.2025 11:11
Start packaging your services with confidence by setting a free consult with me: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/consult ____ Selling hourly sessions can keep you stuck, overworked, and underpaid. If you're still selling time instead of results, it's time to shift. Packaging your expertise into a signature offer is the key to scaling, raising your rates, and attracting high-value clients—but...
11. Custom vs. Packages? Inside the Shift That Simplified My Services & Landed Dream Clients 04.03.2025 16:45
If you’ve ever felt like custom work is the only way to land high-end clients, you’re not alone. I used to believe that too—until I realized that custom projects were keeping me stuck, overworked, and underpaid. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact shift that helped me simplify my services, attract better clients, improve client results, and dramatically increase my profitability. 🎯 You’ll Disc...
10. Forget Standing Out—Do This to Get More Referrals 25.02.2025 13:22
Stressed about "standing out?" You’ve probably been told “You HAVE to stand out to get clients.” But what if I told you that's often wrong? The secret to being top of mind—and getting quality referrals often—isn’t about being creative or coming up with the perfect tagline. It’s about being crystal clear. In this episode, I share a counterintuitive, yet shockingly effective networking strategy —one...
9. Elevator Pitches That Win Clients: Clarify Your Message With My Brand CHIPS™ Formula 18.02.2025 12:47
Free Messaging Workshop! Join me for "Elevator Pitch Hour" on Wed, March 12 (Live on Zoom) ⏰️ RSVP here now: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/elevator-pitch-hour-workshop __ Ever given your pitch, only to see blank stares? Or maybe you got applause—but no clients? If your messaging isn’t landing, it’s time for a game-changer. In this episode, I’m introducing you to Brand CHIPS™ , my proven f...
8. How to Know When It’s Time to Hire an Expert (and When You Don’t Need One) 11.02.2025 16:22
Are you unknowingly holding your business back? If you hate your website, you won’t share it. If you’re stuck on how to talk about your business, you won’t talk about it. These behavior bottlenecks keep you from showing up and growing. In this episode, I break down how to spot the moments when your stuckness is costing you—and how to decide when it’s time to DIY or bring in an expert. Plus, I shar...
7. The Clever Way to Find Your Niche Without Rebranding 04.02.2025 16:15
Niching down feels like a major commitment—but what if you could test a niche without overhauling your brand? That’s exactly what we’re talking about today! Discover how one simple shift can help you experiment, attract the right clients, and get paid to test and confirm new ideas—without the stress, money, and time of rebranding. 🎯 You'll Discover: The real reason niching feels overwhelming (and...
6. Marketing Without Social Media: 3 Alternate Ways I Attract Premium Clients 28.01.2025 15:10
Get a free chapter of my bestselling book ("Establish Yourself") right here > https://www.greateststorycreative.com/read -- Does the thought of putting time into crafting social media posts make you want to run the other way? You’re not alone. Social media burnout is real, but it doesn’t have to be the only way to scale and grow your coaching or consulting business. In this episode, I share thr...
5. 3 Surprising Truths Behind How Real Coaches Grow Without Burnout 21.01.2025 16:00
What if hustle isn’t required to build a business you love? After 11 years in business—and learning from real-life, thriving coaches and consultants—I’ve discovered 3 simple, surprising truths about working less while earning more and increasing your business efficiency. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts and key decisions that can help you protect your time, set better boundaries,...
4. My 5 Time-Saving Secrets to Build a Membership Without Overwhelm 14.01.2025 12:28
Think building a membership means adding 80 hours a month to your workload? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing how I created passive income for my coaching practice with the Establish Yourself® Action Club—a highly profitable yet low-lift membership for coaches and consultants that brought in five figures with under 40 members last year. 🎯 You’ll Discover: How to structure live group sessi...
1. How To Sell Confidently Without Sales Pages: My Quick 1-Pager Strategy 07.01.2025 14:32
Imagine turning one of your worst sales calls into a strategy that helps you confidently sell your offers to premium clients—without spending weeks creating a sales page. That’s exactly what happened to me. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of how a single question from a client led me to develop my Offer One-Pager strategy: Package Your Process™" , the exact approach that’s helped me sell...
2. From Disney to 6-Figure Consulting: Magic Tips to Build a Business You Love 07.01.2025 16:17
What if you could truly love your business and make it feel magical every day? In this episode of the Establish Yourself® Podcast, I share the life-changing lessons I learned from my time working as a storyteller for upcoming movies at The Walt Disney Studios in California—lessons that helped me craft a joyful business and thriving coaching and consulting practice that works for my life. 🎯 You'll...
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