Marketing That Works

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, if I didn't have this job, my business would be so much further along? In this final episode of the Marketing Your Business with a 9-to-5 series, Danielle R. Harris unpacks why that thought is not only inaccurate, it's one of the things quietly holding you back. Here's what we cover: How to do an honest audit of the time you actually have (not th...

You're holding back from marketing your business because you're worried who at your job might see it. In this episode, Danielle R. Harris shares how to grow your business with a nine to five without the fear of who's watching. She walks through finding your safe space to show up consistently, Why balancing business and job doesn't mean staying invisible, And what to do when marketi...

If you’re building a business while working a full-time job, this episode is for you. There’s a strong message online that says you aren’t truly serious until you quit your job. That full-time entrepreneurship is the real goal. In this episode, Danielle R. Harris challenges that belief and redefines what it actually means to take your business seriously — even if you still have a 9–5. This is Part...

You can be consistent, show up every week, and share genuinely useful information and still hear crickets. If that sounds familiar, the problem probably isn't your strategy or your posting schedule. It's that your marketing is emotionally flat. People are consuming your content, but they aren't feeling anything. And when people feel nothing, they do nothing. In this episode, Danielle breaks down w...

In this episode, Danielle R. Harris explains why sitting down to create content can feel difficult, even when you have ideas right in front of you. After listening, you'll learn the three reasons why creating feels hard and practical tips when you find yourself struggling to create marketing content. To learn more about how the three-month one-on-one marketing and messaging program The Bluepri...

Danielle R. Harris shares marketing insights live from a trade show event with a client. This episode touches on pivoting, enhancing your message, and the importance of positioning. Learn more about The Blueprint , my three-month one-on-one program, where we study what’s working and build a content approach that leads to applications. You can get even more Marketing That Works in your inbox by sig...

You don’t need to post more content. You need to study what’s already working. In this episode, marketing coach Danielle R. Harris shares the exact shift she’s been guiding clients through to turn consistent posting into real traction. If your content gets engagement but doesn’t consistently lead to inquiries or applications, this episode breaks down what to focus on next. You’ll learn how to stud...

Visibility might be the only thing between you and your next client, promotion, or job opportunity. In this episode, I’m sharing a LinkedIn Live conversation with executive leadership coach Jahna Berry about why people resist being seen, how self-advocacy actually works at higher levels, and simple ways to start building visibility without feeling boastful or fake. Follow Jahna Berry Join Mastercl...

Stop annual planning if your business is under $100,000. If your business hasn’t hit $100K in the last 12 months, traditional annual planning may actually be slowing you down. In this episode of Marketing That Works , Danielle R. Harris explains the 4 areas businesses under $100K are still refining and why it makes planning their business for a year feel unrealistic. You’ll learn: Why annual plann...

Start 2026 with clear direction. In this episode, Marketing coach Danielle R. Harris shares what episodes of Marketing That Works to listen to based on where you are right now. Whether you're planning a launch, trying new strategies, or feeling stuck. Know which Marketing That Works episodes to prioritize for your specific 2026 goals. View the full guide of episodes mentioned here Download your 20...

As 2025 comes to a close, Danielle R. Harris is sharing an honest marketing reflection. This episode digs into what she tried, what worked, what she neglected, and what she is intentionally changing going into 2026. Download your 2026 Reflection Guide If you want help turning your 2026 plan into action, Danielle can support you in building a plan you can actually follow. Book a 90 minute Momentum...

Marketing in 2026 will look different from how it has in the past few years. In this episode, Danielle R. Harris shares four shifts she’s seeing that will shape how business owners grow, position, and market their businesses going forward. In this episode, you'll learn... Why the smartest marketing in 2026 will come from outside the online business bubble How the rise of the personal brand gives y...

Download the free 2026 Planning Guide that walks you through each question so you can map out your goals and get started today. Get the 2026 Planning Guide Episodes Mentioned Episode 81 - Marketing Plan Apple Spotify Episode 11 - Networking Apple Spotify If you want help turning your 2026 plan into action Danielle can support you in building a plan you can actually follow. Book a 90 minute Momentu...

Planning your 2026 marketing does not have to feel overwhelming. In this episode, Danielle R. Harris walks you through five simple questions that will help you create a 2026 marketing plan you can actually stick to. These questions will give you clarity on what worked this year, why things did not go the way you expected, and what you need to focus on for real results in 2026. Download the guide w...

Have you ever asked your coach for feedback, hoping it would get you out of a slump, and instead it made you feel even worse? You get a list of what to fix, and somehow you end up more discouraged, more stuck, and doing nothing with it. You are not broken, and you are not bad at taking feedback. You simply were not actually needing feedback in that moment. In this episode, Danielle R. Harris expla...

If you have big goals for 2026, the work does not start in January. It starts today. In this episode, Danielle R. Harris gets honest about why 2025 did not unfold the way she hoped. It was not a strategy problem. It was not a lack of knowledge or ideas. It was the fear of succeeding. The fear of becoming the person who can hold big results. The fear of crashing again once things started going well...

You’re not failing at marketing because you’re inconsistent or undisciplined. You’re struggling because your current plan requires perfect energy, unlimited time, and zero life interruptions. And that version of you doesn’t exist. In this episode, Danielle R. Harris is breaking down why your marketing plans fall apart even when you care deeply and want to show up. And how to build a marketing rhyt...

You're creating posts, solving problems, and sharing your unique ideas, but your ideal clients still aren't converting from your content. Marketing coach Danielle R. Harris reveals why you're missing sales opportunities even when you're speaking to the right people. In this episode, you'll discover the three overlooked mistakes that keep your content from converting and how to fix them without sta...

You know what to do...so why aren’t you doing it? If you’ve ever said, “I just need to be more disciplined” or “I don’t have the time,” this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why the problem isn’t your motivation or your strategy — it’s that your marketing doesn’t actually fit the life and identity you’re living right now. In this episode, I share: The two most common types of business owners...

Are you feeling stuck in your business? You’re not alone. Every business owner knows how amazing it feels to be in flow, creating, connecting, and actually seeing results. But then life happens. A family emergency, illness, or burnout knocks you out of rhythm, and suddenly that flow you worked so hard to build disappears. In this episode, Danielle R. Harris shares how to get your momentum back whe...

You're showing up consistently. But where are the clients? In this episode, marketing coach Danielle R. Harris breaks down how to create marketing that actually works — the kind that compounds over time instead of constantly starting from scratch. You’ll learn why most business owners stop right before their efforts start paying off, and how to shift your approach so every post, email, and con...

You don’t have to be at 100% to grow your business. In this episode, marketing coach Danielle R. Harris talks with Mariela De La Mora , a leadership and business coach who helps first-gen entrepreneurs and women of color turn who they are into their greatest advantage. After 16 years leading marketing for billion-dollar companies, Mariela built her own million-dollar business as a single mom—and i...

You don’t need a new offer—you need systems. Marketing coach Danielle R. Harris reveals how the right systems build confidence, capture results, and make your marketing easier. This episode will show you why systems make you more confident marketing your business, and give you practical tactics to track results, support your clients, and create content that sells. Whether you’re a life coach, busi...

You can lock in on your marketing without posting a single reel. Marketing coach Danielle R. Harris reveals three overlooked growth strategies that help coaches and service providers hit their year-end goals, without burning out on content creation. In this episode, you’ll discover smarter alternatives to the content hamster wheel that actually drive sustainable business growth. Whether you’re a l...

Does your brand actually show clients you’re worth a thousand-dollar investment? While most people obsess over colors and logos, marketing coach Danielle R. Harris reveals how brand identity drives trust, credibility, and sales. She’s joined by Zainab Quresh , a brand identity designer with 7+ years of experience and an official Canva Creator for India, who helps women entrepreneurs and service pr...