Seven Strong with Holly Hillyer

As a business owner, growing your email list with new leads should be at the top of your to-do list. But turning followers on social media into email leads can be harder than it sounds, especially with social platforms doing their best to keep people on their app. This is where the magic of ManyChat comes in. ManyChat is the automated chat bot behind the “DM or Comment the word [X] below” craze on...

Is your money mindset keeping you from making more? We all have money stories and beliefs that we were brought up with, and oftentimes we don’t even know them until we start a business and want to make more money. This is exactly what my friend Kathi and I are chatting about on this week’s episode of the Seven Strong Podcast! Kathi is a transformational mindset coach for entrepreneurs and she has...

What would happen if you commit to doing something in your business for a whole year? And where would you be a year from now if you started today? This episode is a pretty exciting one because we are celebrating our 52nd weekly episode, meaning 1 FULL year of weekly podcasting. And I have to say there were a few times I wasn’t entirely sure we were going to make it this far. This has been an incre...

One of the number one things I heard from people who were in the InstaGrowth Bootcamp last week was that they want to grow their audience on Instagram, but they want to spend LESS time on the app to do it. And while you might think that sounds counterintuitive, I actually think that is the whole point. When I was struggling to create content that actually grew my account, I was spending so much ti...

Last summer, I was feeling stuck on Instagram. My personal brand account was stuck at 40K followers for over 2 years, and I felt like I was doing everything under the sun to get my content seen by my ideal clients and nothing was working. I was frustrated, blaming the algorithm and feeling fed up by creating content.  Maybe you can relate. But after blaming the Instagram algorithm for my struggle...

Last summer, I was feeling stuck on Instagram. My Holly Hillyer account was stuck at 40K followers for over 2 years, and I felt like I was doing everything under the sun to get my content seen by my ideal clients and nothing was working. I was frustrated, blaming the algorithm and feeling fed up by creating content.  Maybe you can resonate. But after blaming the Instagram algorithm for my struggle...

If you have been stuck at the same number of followers for what feels like FOREVER, I've been there. And I know how frustrating it can feel to try strategy after strategy and feel like nothing is actually helping you grow. Last summer, I was right there. I had been consistent on Instagram for a few years, and seen some slow but steady growth, and then I hit a wall. I was stuck at 40K follower...

It’s possible to create really great Instagram content and still fall flat! Going viral doesn’t ensure a growing account! The #1 thing you absolutely MUST do in order to gain new followers is optimize your account. Let’s talk about how! Listen in and learn: Why optimizing your account is important What makes the best profile photo and why Tips for taking great profile photos on your phone How to o...

If “create content” keeps falling further and further down your to-do list, I am sharing a life changing hack for you today. As a business owner, you are already wearing many different hats. CEO, Bookkeeper, Product Creator, Website Developer, and Head of Marketing, just to name a few. Plus the hats you wear the other hours of the day, Parent, Spouse, and more. For a lot of online business owners,...

Do you feel like the Instagram algorithm is a foe, not a friend? Instead of beating your head against the social media wall and guessing how the algorithm works, you need to know the three key things that are essential for growth on Instagram in 2024. We’re talking about it on today’s podcast.  You’ll also hear me share my tips for making content creation easier so you can implement a social media...

Are you ready to transform your dreams into reality this year? Discover how a simple vision board exercise can create a path to success!  But a vision board is more than just a tool to create business goals….it can help in all areas of your life from creating stronger relationships, taking care of your mind and body, exploring new passions, and so much more! Listen in and learn: How a vision board...

Are you excited about scaling an online business but find yourself battling stress and anxiety on a regular basis? 56% of entrepreneurs have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or stress-related problems! While we often talk about the tactical tips that will scale a business faster, few people talk about the importance of nervous system regulation and emotional regulation in growing a sustain...

Have you ever felt depleted and hovering on the edge of burnout as a business owner? Most entrepreneurs experience this, especially when their work/life balance gets disrupted. When Karen Cooper first experienced burnout, she believed taking on a managerial role would solve the problem. Then she realized it was not the solution she had hoped for. However, this experience taught her two important l...

Did fighting the Instagram algorithm this year leave you feeling frustrated and confused? You aren’t the only one! My account was stagnant, and I was frustrated at my inability to go viral. But this year, I finally broke through. Today I’m sharing my top three tips for Instagram growth so you can start off strong for the new year ahead. You don’t need to have a huge following–these tips will work...

If you want to make 2024 a year where your family comes first and your business doesn’t steal away your time, then it may be time for a shift from prioritizing work life to prioritizing family life! In this episode of the Seven Strong Podcast, we’ll discuss the importance of planning for both business AND personal life to create a life aligned with the larger vision that guides you. I’m sharing my...

So, you’ve gotten confident with using Instagram as the top of your marketing funnel. Now what? How do you want the content that you’re creating to look like? How do you want to capture leads in 2024? Content creation can be challenging. We want to make sure that everything we create is providing value and serving our clients well. But how do we do that without working nonstop? Repurposing! Today...

Is fear the only thing holding you back from passionately pursuing a dream that’s been laid on your heart? Today’s episode, I’m talking to the woman who is hesitant to take risks and put herself out there. Unlike my typical episodes which focus on tactical methods to overcome mindset hurdles, I’m sharing more from the early days in my own business journey–how I overcame the fear of judgment and em...

It’s easy to focus on growing our social media or making sales, but are we taking the time to ensure our clients stay happy AFTER the purchase? With 80% of a business’s revenue coming from 20% of its customers, it’s important that we serve paying clients well throughout their journey. When we do, they’ll become loyal fans who keep coming back for more! Today, we’re talking about ways to provide va...

Time to get vulnerable! After a recent business retreat, I was asked about how I went from the world of 2% raises to entrepreneurial life. That got me thinking about the changes I had to make and things I had to learn in order to leave the corporate world behind and go all-in on entrepreneurship. I couldn’t have done it without books! Today I’m sharing more about the personal and business developm...

Are you having great 1:1 conversations with potential clients, but no one is buying? Josh Coats has been there too. He got tired of getting paid with pats on the back and discovered the secret to creating an irresistible offer that people would pay for. Josh is a Wall Street Journal #1 Best Selling author and founder of Push Coach Certification School, a program that certified coaches and leaders...

Black Friday isn’t a top priority for many business owners. But what if instead of being an afterthought, it became the cornerstone of Q4–the thing that helps you meet or exceed your end-of-year goals and build momentum for 2024? In today's episode, I’m sharing some key takeaways from this month’s masterclass. We focused on how to plan a successful Black Friday sale that can allow you to enjo...

What if the key to scaling wasn’t about external changes but internal ones instead? Adopting a CEO mentality is the first step toward accelerated business success. This does NOT mean extra hustle–but it does require letting go of limiting beliefs and shifting your identity to become a true CEO. Today’s guest is my personal mindset coach and great friend, Brad Bizjack. He is a personal development...

Good news! There is a way to scale your online business using social media without sacrificing personal touch or valuable time with your family. When you create systems and automate tasks, you don’t have to give up either! In today’s episode, we address a topic that has sparked a flood of questions from my community: the magic of ManyChat! This incredible tool can revolutionize your approach to In...

Welcome to the last twelve weeks of the year! ( Wow! That was fast! ) What will Q4 look like for you? Are you slowing down or ramping up efforts to meet your end-of-year goals? No matter if Q4 is a learning or a hustle season, PLANNING is the key to avoiding burnout. “ You have to remember, no one is making you work when you don't want to work. ” On today’s episode, we’ll be looking at Q4 mar...

Have you experienced some business success but now you’re feeling stuck? Are you experiencing financial stagnation? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed–like your to-do list is multiplying but there are never enough hours in the day? Or are you depending on the wrong things to help your business grow? You could be experiencing a leadership deficit. Liz Hartke is a Forbes-featured International Bus...