Alma Bradford
Simplify to Thrive
Simplify and Thrive is a business podcast for service providers, consultants, and agency owners who want to grow a business that's both profitable and sustainable. If you're tired of chasing hustle culture and complicated strategies, this is your space to learn how to scale with simplicity. Each week, we'll dive into the systems, mindset shifts, and content strategies that help you streamline your business, clarify your messaging, and build a personal brand that attracts clients with ease. Regardless of where you are at in your business journey, you'll discover how to simplify your operations,...
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Alma Bradford
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Jan 5, 2026
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Episodes
EP 027: Audience Building Tips to Attract Clients 10.08.2020 8:50
Building my online audience has allowed me to 10x my revenue within a very short period of time. In today's episode, I explain how you can build your own audience to attract higher paying clients. Learn more about growing your service based business on my website: www. AlmaBradford.com
EP 026: Legal Tips for Protecting Your Business With Ticora Davis 27.07.2020 32:57
Today I have a special guest, Ticora Davis, who is an attorney that specializes in helping entrepreneurs protect their business both online and offline. As a business owner, it's really important to have the right contracts in place when you work with clients, contractors or when you hire an employee. In this episode, Ticora explains what needs to be included in our contracts and service agreemen...
EP 025: Using Facebook Groups to Find Clients 08.07.2020 11:30
Did you know that Facebook groups are a great place to find clients for your marketing or B2B service? In this episode I explain a few techniques you can use to fill up your client roster. Learn more about finding clients for your Agency on my website: https://almabradford.com/
EP 024: The Mindset Needed for High Ticket Sales 26.05.2020 11:59
Do you struggle with charging higher prices for your services? In this episode I explain the mindset needed to feel confident charging higher prices. I also talk about why certain clients are fine with paying higher prices when you position your services a certain way. Learn more about growing your service based business on my website: AlmaBradford.com
EP 023: Growing an Agency With Andrea Jones 25.05.2020 33:25
Andrea Jones started her Agency as a freelancer on Fiverr. Now she charges premium prices and has a team of 8 people. In this episode you'll learn everything she did to get her first clients to finding the right team members. Learn more about growing your business on my website at: AlmaBradford.com
EP 022: Scaling Your Services With Haley Burkhead 18.05.2020 46:49
In this episode I interview Haley Burkhead who helps service providers scale their revenue with digital products. She created a million dollar online business that helps entrepreneurs craft a sales machine that creates consistent income without relying on a big audience, ad spend or slow growth marketing strategies. In this episode we discuss how she grew her business with automated digital produc...
EP 021: Automate Your Client Onboarding With Loran Geeter 11.05.2020 24:34
Today I'm joined by Loran Geeter who is is a systems and workflow expert as well as an OBM. She offers done-for-you automation services to service based businesses. On this episode, Loran explains what needs to be included in your client onboarding process. We also discuss the difference between hiring an OBM and a VA. Learn more at: www. AlmaBradford.com
EP 020: How to Become a Business Strategist With Stacie Walker 04.05.2020 22:48
If you are currently offering done-for-you marketing services, you may also want to consider adding business consulting services. In this episode I'm joined by Stacie Walker, a business strategist who helps female entrepreneurs. Stacie explains how she got started several years ago and how her business has grown over the years. She also shares with us the best way to price your consulting services...
EP 019: Making Money During the Coronavirus Shutdowns 09.04.2020 21:21
While businesses were shutting down and we entered a recession, my business still made money. In this episode, I explain how I did that using Facebook groups and social selling.
EP 018: Growing a Podcast Agency With Tara McMullin 05.04.2020 36:57
Ever thought about starting a podcast agency? That's what Tara McMullin did. She saw a need in the market to help podcasters with production and management services. In this episode Tara explains how she manages her agency. We cover everything from hiring team members, systems and how she manages the day-to-day of her business. Learn more at: Almabradford.com
EP 016: How to Survive in Your Business During the Coronavirus 18.03.2020 11:56
As a social media manager, digital marketer or freelancer, our job is to help small businesses succeed online. With so many businesses shutting down, how can you help them during this pandemic? In this episode I explain how you can still be of service and also grow your own revenue. To learn more visit: https://almabradford.com/
EP 017: Mom of 11 Kids Grew a Virtual Assistant Agency 16.03.2020 12:43
Learn how Vera Cabais, a mom of eleven kids started her own Virtual Assistant agency while working a full-time job. We discuss how she got clients and how she managed to hit six figures within a year. Learn more about growing a service based business on my website at: https://almabradford.com/
EP 015: How Shannon Grew Her Agency to 12k a Month 09.03.2020 9:08
In this episode, I'm interviewing Shannon Powers who started a content marketing agency and grew it to $12,000 per month. We discuss what she did to get clients and how she has been outsourcing and growing a team that gives her more free time. Learn more about starting your own agency at: https://almabradford.com/
EP 014: How Melissa Replaced Her Full-Time Job With an Agency 02.03.2020 13:15
In this episode, I talk to Melissa Brown about how she started her marketing agency while working a full-time job and how she was able to replace her salary and eventually leave. Learn more about growing a profitable service based business on my website: https://almabradford.com/
EP 013: How to Price Your Marketing Services 24.02.2020 10:01
In this episode, I explain how to price your social media or marketing services based on the value you provide and not based on hours. When I first started my social media agency, I made the big mistake of charging hourly….and I really learned my lesson. Learn more about starting your own agency at: https://almabradford.com/
EP 012: Creating Client Agreements With Ashley Kirkwood 18.02.2020 26:53
Client service agreements are a must when working with clients. In this episode, I'm talking to Ashley Kirkwood an attorney who specializes in helping small business owners with contracts, trademarks and other legal services. Today, she's explaining what you need to include in your service agreement before working with a client. Learn more at: https://almabradford.com/
EP 011: How Outsourcing Can Help You Gain More Freedom 10.02.2020 16:22
If you have clients and feel overwhelmed, it's time to start outsourcing some of your client work. In this episode, I talk about getting started with outsourcing by hiring just one VA. Learn more at AlmaBradford.com
EP 010: Get Repeat Clients Using This Method 03.02.2020 14:42
Did you know that you can increase the amount of money a client spends with you when you create a buyers journey? Many people call this a sales funnel, but I like the term buyers journey. In this episode, I explain how to get repeat clients who pay you consistently by doing upsells and creating different offers that they can't say no to. Visit my website to learn more about growing your service b...
EP 009: Becoming the CEO of Your Business With Natalie Gingrich 02.01.2020 41:21
Natalie Gingrich is the founder and host of The Ops Authority which helps small business owners Her goal is to bridge the gap and overwhelm when it comes to processes and systems, growing a team, and setting up solid business foundations. In this episode we discuss how to scale your Agency by taking yourself out of the day-to-day operations of your business and truly becoming a CEO. We also disc...
EP 008: How Jordan Made Six Figures As a Solo Consultant 27.12.2019 39:31
Jordan Gill, operations consultant and founder of Systems Saved Me, helps overworked one-woman shows become streamlined solopreneurs. In this interview, we discuss how she grew her consulting business through building relationships and through referrals. She now has a six figure business that includes both consulting and selling group programs. Jordan shares her philosophy for building a "team of...
EP 007: Networking to Find High Paying Clients With Maleeka Holloway 08.10.2019 29:26
Maleeka Holloway is a marketing communications consultant. She started her business when she found herself out of a job suddenly. She used her marketing background to launch her marketing and PR agency. And this year, she had her first five figure month at $30,000. One of the ways she grew her business was through in person networking. In this episode we talk about how to use networking events to...
EP 006: How to Hit $40k Months With Chandra Brooks 07.10.2019 27:35
In this episode, I interview Chandra Brooks who has a consulting and coaching business. She was able to book $40,000 within one month in consulting work. That was actually more than her entire revenue for the previous year. We talk about what made Chandra leave her full-time job and start her own consulting business and how she was able to use online visibility to get high paying corporate clients...
EP005: How to Start a Transcription Service with Ben Walker 02.07.2018 27:36
In this podcast episode, I'm talking to Ben Walker from Transcription Outsourcing. He started his own transcription service to help business convert video and audio files into written text. Learn more about starting your own service based business on my website at: https://almabradford.com/
EP 004: Networking in Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business 01.11.2017 26:31
Networking in Facebook groups to grow your social media agency works. Just ask Myown Holmes. She was able to start her social media business as a side hustle while working full-time. Myown credits networking in Facebook groups as the core way that she found clients at first. Myown had a strategy in place to gradually build her business by establishing relationships online. She always gave value an...
EP 003: Use Video to Promote Your Business with Paige Wilhide 20.10.2017 35:04
In this episode, I talk to Paige Wilhide of Paige Media . She explains how powerful video marketing is to connect with your target market online. Paige shares her business journey on how she got started and landed her first clients. We'll also learn how to use Youtube and Facebook live streams to develop know, like and trust with your audience.
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