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Welcome to this special FB Ads training episode! I'm blessed to have FB Ads strategist and launch expert Diana Mantey join me to shed so. much. light. on creating highly effective FB ads to grow your business.  Here's what we covered: - 4 things to have in place before running ads - iOs14 update & how it affects advertising - what's working now regarding ad copy PLUS: - which works better: short,...

Meet Debbi Sluys. Christ Follower. Vision Creation Expert. You're gonna LOVE this episode!  Debbi is the Founder of Dare 2 Declare, a powerful movement encouraging women to boldly create a vision for their life & business. Her work seeks to bring life-work balance to her clients, so they can experience a joy-filled life. You'll hear Debbi's passion as she speaks about what led her to this importan...

Welcome to the first in our June 'Thriver Thursday LIVE' series, where we'll be exploring different stages of business, from startup and launch through to 7 figures. In this episode, I identify the two things EVERY business needs to be profitable (both are critical to success but too often overlooked). You'll learn that success does NOT come purely from the tactics and strategies.  Without the rig...

Meet Rebecca Jones.  Jesus lover.  Wife & Momma of 4 littles. Ops & project management expert. Beautiful client & now my extraordinary COO. Listen as Rebecca shares her experience working me.  First as her business coach.  And now as her client (yep, Rebecca handles the back end of my business...and she does an amazing job!) We chat about when you're ready to begin hiring a team member (hint, hint...

Meet Byrd Bergeron. Former corporate exec turned super successful entrepreneur. Founder of The Travel Byrds, offering vacation experiences curated by travel advisors with specialized knowledge in niche destinations.  Listen to hear how vacations actually help you reach your career & business goals.  That's right: vacations are not a 'nice to have' but a 'must have' (downtime is important to rejuve...

On 'Thriver Thursday LIVES' throughout the month of May I'm sharing entrepreneurial nuggets of gold on what it takes to 'think' like a thriving CEO. (Hint, hint! If you don't have the right mindset, no tactic, strategy or hack will get you to your goals. #truth) Listen as I talk about what a business leader & servant leader looks like.  The characteristics she possesses. The way she carries hersel...

Meet Kaylee Stepkoski. 2-time best selling author (with a 3rd book coming soon). Sought after promotions & marketing strategist. Lover of adventure. Ardent follower of Jesus.  All this...and she's just 19 years old!  Yes, God clearly has big plans for this young woman of Christ. In this inspirational episode, you'll hear Kaylee's 'unusual' and 'outside the ordinary' path.  A path she felt led to b...

Got systems? In this episode, I go deep about HOW to build relationships on social. And, importantly, how to stay organized so you can get more done in less time (and not let anything fall through the cracks). Remember: the power of social is NOT in the post; it's in the 1:1 interactions and conversations with your target audience members, potential collab partners, etc. Inside you'll learn the da...

Meet Cherie Rickard. RN, Business Leader, Author, Speaker Empowerment Guidance Coach & Certified Adversity Recovery Expert. Host of Real Girl Talk Podcast.  Ladies, I'm tickled pink to share this episode with you.  It's truly a 'girl chat' as Cherie & I spoke about business (including tips to create a pitch to secure your next guest podcast spot). And the funny things in life (it feels sooooo good...

Are you on Clubhouse?  It's a relatively new audio-only app (that's right, show up for your target audience, without doing your hair & makeup...love it!) In this episode, media expert, speaker, author and 'Behind the Spotlight' podcast host, Beth Nydick, shares her insights on: - what Clubhouse is & who it's for (& who it's NOT for) - what makes Clubhouse different than other social platforms - ge...

We're wrapping up our People Focused Marketing event.  And revealing our signature framework for implementing a single marketing strategy that not only feels good...it works! In fact, this strategy has been used to create million-dollar businesses. (It's true. This approach to marketing - elevating people, over tech - is powerful, yet completely doable.)  Today I start with 5 questions you need to...

Did you know...referrals are the BEST quality leads you can get? This type of lead comes to you warm, they tend to invest more with you and actually do the work (to get the transformation you promise).  The ultimate win-win-win! Growing your business through referrals is a timeless strategy. And it's simply doing what we women do best: nurture authentic relationships.  In today's episode I'll shar...

Welcome to #Day4 of People Focused Marketing. In this episode, I'm goin' deep about networking: what it really is (v. what many perceive it to be), why you need to make networking part of your marketing strategy and how to optimize your activities and efforts, whether networking online or in person.  You'll learn the right 'thoughtset' around how to approach networking in a way that feels good (no...

Welcome to #Day3 of People Focused Marketing.  Today is all about optimizing your online presence, from your website to your social bios, industry profiles and more.  Inside I share 2 things I see lacking for too many of you (it's the costing you money).  And these are the very things your ideal clients are looking for (and need to see) before saying YES to any of your offers. Dive into this one l...

Continuing in #Day2 of People Focused Marketing, today's focus is on curating a truly WOW client experience. You'll hear a real-life example of how a little tweak of an email resulted in 1000s of new customers for one company.  The business took off and the owner ultimately sold his company for $22M. (Yeah, that's the power of strategic thinking and application of even a 'tweak') Plus, in follow u...

Welcome to #Day1 of our People Focused Marketing virtual event! Over the next several days, I'll show you where you need to focus when it comes to marketing your business.  Actions to take to truly move the needle in your business.  Today I emphasize 2 important aspects of people focused marketing: 1) creating a WOW experience (from the first 'hello') 2) your unique messaging (how you do what you...

If you have a business (or feel called to start a business) this episode is for YOU! I'm coming to you with a 'hot off the presses' message from the Lord God Himself. Forget everything you 'know' about marketing. It's NOT about chasing or pushing people to buy.  It's about having a unique & different message.  God's message to the world, through you.  Listen for all the details.  JOIN nearly 3500...

In this Thriver Thursday LIVE, I answer one of the most asked questions Christian women ask me: is it really God's will that I be in business? Listen as I offer ways for you to get clarity and confidence in answering this important question. My advice, as always, is grounded in Scripture.  Including a review of female entrepreneurs in the Bible and of God's exceedingly great & precious promises. J...

Welcome Makeda Smith back to the show!  Makeda is the Growth Wealth Strategist, Creator of Seven Figure CEO & the Founder of Savvy Chicks in Real Estate. A truly extraordinary woman I'm blessed to call friend. Rooted in strong faith in Jesus Christ, Makeda's success is fueled by strategic action steps taken daily. Listen as she shares how hiring a coach resulted in a mindset shift.  And over 300%...

Does running your business ever feel like an albatross around your neck? Do you feel tied to your computer or phone?  Not experiencing the 'freedom' you heard about (and are desperately searching for)? Do you believe you 'must' respond to social media comments immediately, no matter what you're doing? Well, in this episode I invite you to take a breath..... See how being a thriving CEO is supposed...

Stop following worldly influencers thinking they have the answer to make your business profitable. Stop elevating tech over people, spending lots of time learning software, dropping tons of cash...and, in the end, seeing little in the way of results. It's time to get back to the basics. To tap into our innate relational acumen, given by God. Listen as I explain what client experience is & why you...

Meet Stephanie Vitacco. #1 Individual Agent within Keller Williams Realty International. Named by The Wall Street Journal's Real Trends as among the Top 100 Agents in the Nation for total sales volume across all brokerages.  How does a real estate agent reach the very top in sales? Even in a highly competitive market? Listen as Stephanie lays it out plainly.  And the exciting (& perhaps most surpr...

Ladies, you're about to experience the power of monthly 'Thriver Expert Office Hours', reserved exclusively for Blessed to Thrive Academy members!  In this BONUS episode you'll hear from Copywriter + Web Strategist Kayla Hollatz, as she reveals the questions to ask to gain crystal clarity around your brand. And, importantly, the 'why' behind those questions. You'll wanna listen back a couple times...

Meet Shimeka Dukes. Writer, inspired by the Lord God Almighty: published author, screenwriter, contributing writer to His Favor Magazine & realtor. Mental health advocate. Called to help broken women.  After years of knockouts and hiding from herself and God, Shimeka developed the strength to emerge from her secret place to share the faith-fighting messages God etched into her heart. Listen as Shi...

In this episode, I flip conventional marketing on its head. While technology (i.e., social media and software automation) can positively impact your bottom line, human connection is vital to growing your business. Especially now (following a year of social distancing & lockdowns) people are craving one-to-one interaction and genuine connection.  Learn why elevating your client experience must be y...