Hearts, Minds and Money with Kate Toon

So you want to make money while you sleep, but what does that look like in reality? How can an everyday human go from servicing customers one-to-one to creating one-to-many automated digital passive income products? Today, we're talking to a real-life ADPIPer, Fiona Killackey, about how she created her ADPIP empire, how she used her book to boost it, the challenges, the wins, and the lessons she h...

So you want to make money while you sleep, but what does that look like in reality?  How can an everyday human go from servicing customers one-to-one to creating one-to-many automated digital passive income products? Today, we're talking to a real-life ADPIPer, Kara Lambert, about how she created her ADPIPs, the challenges, the wins and what to do when your ADPIPs no longer fit with the business a...

So you want to make money while you sleep, but what does that look like in reality?  How can an everyday human go from servicing customers one-to-one to creating one-to-many automated digital passive income products? Today, we're talking to Shan Morrison about how he supports others to help them build their ADPIP empires. We're gonna talk through the challenges, the wins, and the lessons he's lear...

Hello and welcome to the Daily Toon and today I'm going to answer a question about how I got a publisher for my book. Kate shared her experiences with self-publishing and traditional publishing, emphasizing the importance of having a marketable book idea and working with a book coach. She also discussed the challenges of promoting a book and the need for a strong marketing strategy. Lastly, Kate e...

Hello and welcome to The Daily Toon and today I'm going to be talking about what I think makes a good public speaker. Kate, a speaker and entrepreneur, shared her insights on effective public speaking techniques. She emphasized the importance of thorough preparation, audience engagement, and a balanced approach to content delivery. Her advice covered various aspects of speaking, from presentation...

Hello and welcome to the Daily Toon, and today I'm going to be telling you the story of why I bought a bookshop. Kate Toon explains why, at 50, she bought a bookshop after achieving financial security through digital products. Despite caution from advisors, she proceeded for personal joy and community engagement. Kate faced challenges but found fulfillment in running the shop, cherishing the sense...

Today I'll be answering a question from Julia West: During quieter times, what should small business owners focus on? Kate discussed strategies for small business owners to utilize during quieter times, emphasizing the importance of maintaining discipline, improving the business website, and reconnecting with existing clients. She also recommended focusing on consistent branding, choosing a single...

Welcome back to the Daily Toon, in this episode I'm going to tell you the secret of how I get it all done. Kate discussed her productivity strategies, including her work habits, project management approach, and daily and weekly planning methods. She emphasized the importance of understanding one's own work style, breaking tasks into manageable parts, and using tools like Asana to manage tasks effe...

Today we're talking about money. What to do when you've got no money, what to do when you have a cash shortfall, and what to do when tax time comes and you don't have money to pay him. Kate emphasized the importance of effective financial management for small business owners and e-commerce entrepreneurs, suggesting the use of a bucket or envelope system for allocating funds. She shared her persona...

On today's episode of the Daily Toon I want to address a simple question: Is it worth entering business awards? Kate discussed the importance of evaluating the credibility and cost of entering business awards, emphasizing that not all awards are equal in terms of impact. She also highlighted the expenses involved in attending awards and suggested that entering awards should be considered part of a...

Today's episode comes from a question Peter Masci asked about proof and showing your experience when maybe you don't have that experience just yet. Kate emphasized the importance of humility and honesty when teaching or sharing knowledge, suggesting that one doesn't need to be a complete expert but should be better than their students and willing to learn. She shared her own experiences of learnin...

Today I'm answering a question from Sarah Nickels about how to transition between having a day job and being part-time in a business to being full time in the business. Kate discusses the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning from a day job to a part-time business and eventually becoming a full-time entrepreneur. She shares her personal experience of starting her business while pregn...

Hello, it's The Daily Toon here and today's episode is a little bit apt because it's all about how to forgive yourself when things go wrong. Kate discussed the importance of self-forgiveness and not being too hard on oneself, sharing her personal experience with her podcast and the pressure to be perfect. She emphasized finding joy in one's work and mentioned launching an SEO course as a higher pr...

The Daily Toon is here to answer a question from Sarah-Jane Ross and discuss how to overcome imposter syndrome. Kate addressed the common issue of imposter syndrome, offering strategies to cope with it and sharing her personal experiences. She provided advice on setting achievable goals, celebrating successes, and maintaining a positive mindset. The discussion concluded with Kate encouraging liste...

Today we're answering a much-asked question from Serina Bird: how do you overcome procrastination? Kate Toon discussed strategies to overcome procrastination, emphasizing the importance of setting clear goals, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and creating a realistic schedule. She also highlighted the need to eliminate distractions, work at optimal times, and practice self-compassion. Kate co...

Today's question comes from Stalla Bella. And she asked, how can I break the cycle of needing to hire more staff to scale my business, but not having the funds to hire, while also not being able to generate more funds without additional staff? What strategies can I use to overcome this challenge?  Kate discussed the challenges of scaling a business without sufficient funds and emphasized the impor...

Today I'm answering a question from Emma Thomas, ' When you feel like you're doing all the things and trying to tick all the boxes but feel like you are getting nowhere - what was the pivotal moment for you when things started falling into place and you felt like you'd turned the corner?' In this episode Kate Toon talks about recognizing success in one's entrepreneurial journey. Kate explains that...

Welcome to Daily Toon episode 12, today I'm discussing how to set up a thriving Facebook Community. Kate emphasized the importance of understanding and catering to the needs of a Facebook community, while also maintaining authenticity and realistic expectations. She shared her experience with running various Facebook communities, including her largest one, the I Love SEO group. Lastly, she differe...

Hello, and welcome to the Daily Toon. I want to talk about something that bubbled up for me today. And it's around events and sponsorships and show bags. So let's dive in.  Kate discussed her views on event sponsorships and show bags, emphasizing the importance of ROI and the potential for items to end up in the trash. She suggested that businesses could invest in targeted marketing campaigns or s...

Hi, it's Kate here. Today's topic comes from Kelly Shute. We're going to be talking about what's unnecessary in business. What things could we get rid of, and what things do we really need to keep? Kate emphasizes the importance of starting with a solid foundation in business, such as accounting software and an accountant, before investing in other aspects. She also warns against excessive spendin...

Welcome to The Daily Toon episode nine. Now, I hope this is not gonna be a depressing episode, but it is about depression. Evie Albrew in the Misfit Entrepreneur Group asks, how do you deal with depression and feeling constantly like you're failing and unable to move forward with your business? In this episode of the Daily Toon, Kate shares her personal experiences with mental health challenges an...

Here we are on Daily Toon Episode 8. Today we're going to be answering a question from Simone Bridie: how do we uncover our North Star?  Kate Toon discusses the concept of a 'North Star' as a guiding purpose in life, sharing her personal journey and evolving core values. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, identifying passions, and seeking feedback to discover one's strengths and pot...

Hello, hello. It's Kate Toon here with my Daily Toon podcast and today I'm going to be answering an interesting question from Leonie Byron. How do you build a business without showcasing your actual face? Is it possible? Let's find out.  In this episode of the Daily Toon podcast, Kate Toon answers the question of how to build a successful business without showcasing your face. She discusses the re...

Today we'll be covering the topic of staying focused on the real deal and avoiding shiny objects from Frances Pratt. In this episode, Kate addresses a question about staying focused on core goals and avoiding distractions, sharing her strategy of using the 80/20 rule to balance core business and experimentation. She emphasizes the importance of scheduled pleasure, breaking tasks into smaller chunk...

Today's question is from Jules Buckland, should businesses post about social issues? Kate discussed her evolving perspective on social media and the posting of social issues, emphasizing the importance of responsibility, open-mindedness, and mental health considerations. She encouraged individuals to decide for themselves whether to post about social issues, starting with smaller issues and being...