Girl Means Business

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Are you ready to amplify your Instagram engagement like never before? In a world where consistency is king, we are pulling back the curtain on creating a foolproof social media strategy. We know it's not just about churning out post after post, but about doing it in a way that is consistent, reliable and keeps your audience coming back for more...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Welcome back, ladies! I'm absolutely thrilled to reintroduce to you an all-new, revamped Girl Means Business podcast. We've spruced things up a bit around here with a catchy new intro, a fresh cover, and a newfound enthusiasm that's gonna make you excited about your business every time you tune in. I've crunched the numbers, hear...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode You know how sometimes life just feels too full, too busy, too overwhelming? And the things you once loved start to feel like a chore? That's where I find myself with this podcast, so after 4 1/2 years of weekly episodes, I am taking a much-needed break. It's not a goodbye, just a temporary pause. A chance to step back, reassess, and redis...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Have you ever had the feeling that your business is just getting lost in the crowd? That you're trying so hard to appeal to everyone, but in the process, you're not standing out to anyone? That's likely because your brand lacks a definitive niche.  We'll debunk the myth that a "lifestyle brand" can be a niche and the im...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Too often, we entrepreneurs are tempted to be everywhere, on every platform, for fear of missing out on potential opportunities. However, the truth is, spreading too thin might actually be counterproductive. In this Ask Me Anything episode, we navigate this very dilemma and reveal why it's crucial to zero in on platforms that align with your id...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Get ready to revolutionize your social media marketing! We're going to reveal a powerful strategy that can skyrocket your brand exposure and turbocharge your lead generation - contests and giveaways. Now, this isn't your usual run-of-the-mill marketing tactic. Contests and giveaways bring a dash of excitement, a sprinkle of urgency, and a...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Have you ever wished you could balance a successful business, while still enjoying time with your family? I sat down with Brittany Strum, a seasoned family and newborn photographer, who not only succeeded in doing that, but also offers wisdom on how to accomplish it in less than 15 hours a week. Brittany's journey from a hobbyist to a full-time...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Are you harnessing the true power of your DMs? I promise you, by the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with the techniques to transform your social media engagement and turn followers into clients. We've got a packed agenda, from understanding the importance of calls to action to unveiling the secrets of cultivating conversations in...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Ever wondered how artificial intelligence can transform the way you run your business? Join me as I share my personal experience incorporating AI into various aspects of my entrepreneurial journey, and the lessons I've learned along the way. From chat GPT to content creation, I'll reveal the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI technolog...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Do you ever find yourself doubting your own abilities, worried that you'll be exposed as a fraud at any moment? If so, you're not alone. This week, we're joined by mindset expert Kamini Wood to discuss imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, and how to break free from the cycle of perfectionism that too often holds us back from reaching...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Are you struggling to keep your social media engagement levels high as we leave the pandemic behind? Don't worry; you're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, I discuss the so-called "social media recession" and reveal why it's not necessarily a bad thing for your business. We begin by exploring the decline in engagement a...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode If you have watched Ted Lasso then you have heard the phrase "Be a Goldfish" (if you haven't seen it, don't worry). In this week's short and sweet episode, I am sharing the mindset shift that came from watching one of my favorite shows.  Support the show ✨ Watch All the GMB Episodes on my YouTube Channel  ✨  https://www.yo...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode We have all heard the saying "don't put all your eggs into one basket" - and it absolutely applies to your business as well.  in 2019 I had a thriving wedding photography business with a booked out calendar of clients and consistent income... Then 2020 hit and the wedding industry came to a stand-still. For a lot of photographers it w...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Juliet Hahn is a storytelling consultant, podcast host, keynote speaker and content creator. Her mission in life is to give people a stage to share their stories. She believes deeply that everyone has a story and we all can learn from each other. We just need to listen. Juliet helps her clients be able to articulate their stories. She helps connect...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Before the final school bell of the year rings, let's chat about how to get your business ready for the slower pace of the summer months. Just because your kids are home, you have vacations planned or you just want to enjoy the slower pace over the next few months, doesn't mean your business has to slow down. In this episode, we are lookin...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Have you ever tried something new in your business, and then after a while thought "This just isn't working for me" 🙋‍♀️ If you haven't then you are either a magical unicorn OR you haven't been in business long enough. This week I am sharing an amazing analogy that will have you looking at your business and marketing strate...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode One of the biggest mistakes I see new (and seasoned) business owners making is making themselves the center of their marketing.  In this week's episode, I am sharing one of the most impactful lightbulb moments I had in my business and the book that helped me get there.  We are also breaking down the steps needed to take yourself out of your mar...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Let's get real - the days of saying "join my newsletter" are long gone. These days if you want to grow an email list (and you should) you have to offer something your audience wants in exchange for their email... AKA a Lead Magnet! This week I am breaking down some of the best lead magnets for your business. And don't forget to c...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Let's take a break from talking about how to get cold clients, and focus this week on how to use the audience and clients you already have to grow your business.  Support the show ✨ Watch All the GMB Episodes on my YouTube Channel  ✨  https://www.youtube.com/@girlmeansbusiness _______________________________________ ✨ Got a burning biz quest...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode I'm going to be completely honest - this is a very "off-the-cuff" episode. I have been struggling a little lately with social media and figured that if I was feeling these things, then most likely you are too. So join me as I break down the state of social media as it is today, the role I feel it SHOULD have in our business, and how I...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode If you are like me, the number of times you find yourself saying "I'll get to that when I have more time" is in the thousands. But do we ever really have "more time"?....NO! So the key to success is making the MOST of the little time each day that we DO have. So this week, my guest Ashley Freehan is here to give us her top t...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode If I am being honest, sales are not my strength. It's why I have hired an amazing sales coach that has helped me learn how to make sales that don't feel "sales-y". In this episode, I am going to share the most valuable sales strategy I have learned ...how to sell the DESTINATION -not the journey.  What does that mean?  When you a...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode I spent years of my business burying my head in the sand because I was too embarrassed to admit that I wasn't confident when it came to bookkeeping.  If you are, or have ever, felt the same way then this week's episode and guest are for you!  Sara is the owner of Mareish Bookkeeping, a bookkeeping and CFO services agency serving creative e...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Are you tired of feeling like you are on a constant hamster wheel trying to create new content for your business? In this episode, I am giving you permission to STOP creating new content and focus on recycling and repurposing what you already have. The goal is to help you create more content with less effort...so let's make it happen! Support t...

Send Me A Message or Question About This Episode Have you heard the news?!? Photos are making a comeback on Instagram and it could change your Instagram strategy. Inside this episode I am breaking it all down (plus a HOT OFF THE PRESS new update) and sharing all the details on how to make the most of these new changes. Don't forget to leave a review for the podcat over on Apple Podcasts  And....