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There are some BIG changes coming at Hey Jessica HQ... here's why I've been playing small and how I'm getting out of that mindset.   Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Got questions? Ask me anything! https://heyjessica.com/askmeanything/   Get started with Descript today! https://heyjessica.com/descript   Follow me on the 'gram! Personal Account: @jessicasta...

Let's say you're starting from 0 - today is DAY 1 in your journey to starting on social media... Here's EVERYTHING I would do from the get-go to set yourself up for success along the way!   Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Got questions? Ask me anything! https://heyjessica.com/askmeanything/   Get started with Descript today! https://heyjessica.com/descrip...

I have spent YEARS chasing someone else's version of success insead of my own (hint: this podcast in the beginning). It's soooo easy to get caught up in doing things that other people THINK make you successful instead of pursuing what actually makes you successful. Here's my road map to make sure you're chasing your OWN version of success! Try out Riverside.fm! Use code: JESSICA for 20% off all in...

My realtor sent me a dm on Instagram and asked about the best ways to market your business as a realtor... and I thought that would make a great podcast episode! Let's talk about how to market your business as a realtor (spoiler alert: even if you aren't a realtor, these strategies CAN apply to your biz too)!   SIGN UP NOW FOR MY SUPER SECRET "SHHH, SECRETS TO YOUTUBE GROWTH" PODCAST! https://heyj...

$10,000 per month is a HUGE goal (you only need to make $8,333 per month to hit $100k). Let's talk about how to get there - it's waayyyyyy more straightforward than you think!   SIGN UP NOW FOR MY SUPER SECRET "SHHH, SECRETS TO YOUTUBE GROWTH" PODCAST! https://heyjessica.com/shh   Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript today! https://he...

I got a message from someone in my "real" life the other day asking me how to be an influencer... and I thought that would make a pretty great podcast episode. Here's EVERYTHING you need to know to get started as an influencer - and I do mean EVERYTHING.   SIGN UP NOW FOR MY SUPER SECRET "SHHH, SECRETS TO YOUTUBE GROWTH" PODCAST! https://heyjessica.com/shh   Shop all my courses, templates, and mor...

Patreon seems like the answer to your passive income dreams! But is it really a good idea to start a Patreon? To be honest, I'm NOT Patreon's biggest fan - and I'm breaking down exactly what Patreon is and why it may or may not work for you in this episode. Let's dive in!   SIGN UP NOW FOR MY SUPER SECRET "SHHH, SECRETS TO YOUTUBE GROWTH" PODCAST! https://heyjessica.com/shh Shop all my courses, te...

You've probably heard a ton of people tell you that ANYBODY can be a content creator or influencer... and I'm here to tell you that isn't true, but NOT for the reasons you think.     Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript today! https://heyjessica.com/descript   Follow me on the 'gram! Personal Account: @jessicastansberry Biz Account: @...

I batch recorded all of my podcast episodes for December and January back in November, because I always like to take those two months slowly and not stress about recording. But WHY did I choose to batch insead of using replays or taking a break? And what should you do if you're about to go on vacation or take time off? Let's break down exactly when you should batch vs take a break.   Shop all my c...

There is a loooot of pressure to be perfect in our society, and we have a tendency to want to make our content perfect. But guess what? It's impossible to be perfect, and perfection tends to get in the way of actually getting stuff done. So I'm sharing some of my tips on how to overcome perfectionism to get your content out into the world!   Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjes...

Everytime I talk about creating content, I get the same question... "but what if someone copies what I make?" The reality is, someone WILL probably copy some of the content you make... and you aren't going to like what I tell you to do about it.     Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript today! https://heyjessica.com/descript   Follow m...

I think that most creators hire out the wrong position first... No, really. Hiring is SUPER intimidating, and there's a "science" I like to use to figure out how to hire help and what you should hire out first, so let's talk about it.     Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript today! https://heyjessica.com/descript   Follow me on the 'g...

If you're putting your podcast on your YouTube channel... STOP. Here's why it's probably (definitely) killing your whole channel.   Here's the successful YouTube/podcast example I mentioned in the episode from Sara Dietschy's channel https://youtu.be/tszveicEfKA   Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript today! https://heyjessica.com/desc...

2023 is HERE, and I'm predicting what trends I think we're going to see in the social media world this year (and some things I just really, really want to see happen personally). Put on your fortune-teller hat and let's predict the future!   Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript today! https://heyjessica.com/descript   Follow me on the...

The best time to start a YouTube channel was 10 years ago, but the second best time to start one is TODAY. Let's talk about everything you need to know to start a successful YouTube channel in 2023 (and the fact that I'm making more from YouTube this year than I EVER did in my corporate job).     Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript t...

I've talked about niching a billion and seven times - but my opinion on niching has CHANGED over the past few months. The advice I would've given you a year ago isn't the same advice I'd give you now. Buckle up, buttercup, and let's go on a journey into what it means to niche down without niching down in the traditional way.     Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shop...

No matter WHAT platform you're on, the type of content you're creating, or who your audience is, there are 3 types of content you HAVE to create to make it as a creator. Let's talk about what those types of content are and how you can incorporate them into your conent calendar super easily!   Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript today...

Finding your brand voice is one of THE biggest struggles I see creators go through, and it's something I struggle with too. It's so important to let yourself and your personality shine through in your brand - but how do you do that and also get across the message you want to share? Let's chat about it!     Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with...

Telling a STORY is the secret sauce to making your content better - and yes, it can totally fit into the type of content you create! Let's talk about storytelling and how it might be more like a Hallmark movie than you think...   Video of the truck by Peter McKinnon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lK1yqtRe_E&t=59s Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller https://amzn.to/3N5BE4Z Storyworthy by Matt...

It seems like people go viral by accident all the time... but what if I told you it was totally possible to plan to go viral? It is, and I'm breaking down exactly what it looks like to plan to go viral - plus what do to when it happens to you!   Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript today! https://heyjessica.com/descript   Follow me on...

You've heard the phrase "slow and steady wins the race" a million times in your life... and that's TRUE in the world of social media too! I'm here to tell you that the goal is NOT to go viral, and actually, that going viral might make more of a mess than you thought it would.     Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get started with Descript today! https://hey...

Content calendars are one of my FAVORITE things to talk about because they're so important to being a content creator. Without one, you can't expect people to show up and watch what you make! Let's dive into how to create a content calendar, how to make sure the whole process flows together, and what mine looks like.   Shop all my courses, templates, and more! https://heyjessica.com/shopnow   Get...

Today, I'm answering YOUR questions - like how I manage my content calendar, how to figure out where your people are hanging out on social media, starting an email list, and more! Let's dive in, shall we?   Steal My Content Calendar Strategy https://youtu.be/PvLhVwfMRt4   Get up to 2 months of podcasting service for free on Libsyn! Use promo code HEYJESSICA  https://libsyn.com Shop all my courses,...

If I could tell EVERY business owner out there one thing, it would be that having theme days can totally change how you run your business. So let's break down exactly how I schedule my days - and why potato days are SO important!   Join the YouTube Creator Jumpstart Challenge now!  https://heyjessica.com/jumpstart Get up to 2 months of podcasting service for free on Libsyn! Use promo code HEYJESSI...

I've been on YouTube for 6 years at this point, and I have 178,000 subscribers... and I've definitely learned a thing or two over the years. I want to share everything I would do differently if I was starting a YouTube channel knowing what I know now, and how you can get started on YouTube on the right foot!   Join the YouTube Creator Jumpstart Challenge now! https://heyjessica.com/jumpstart Get u...