Small Business Made Simple Podcast

Episode 97, I'm pulling back the curtain on ME!  Well, just a wee bit!  Today's episode is how one little thought or really, action, has changed not only my life but around 300,000 more.  An episode to inspire you to take action. WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social   READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challenge: https://bit.ly/5daysocialcha...

Selling the human way – you know, the H2H way – human to human.  My guest this week, Julia Ewert is all about selling and in fact she's a sales conversion specialist and she's here to take the ikky out of selling (which she does SO well!). Listening to this episode will change the way you look at your leads, your marketing, your business – I can feel it in my bones! Take a listen, I think you will...

Watched the Social Dilemma on Netflix? I'm not doing an episode about that – but I do think it brings up some interesting points when it comes to us small business owners using platforms like Facebook, Instagram etc to build our brands, our businesses, ourselves. The episode is more about "don't build empires on crown land" and keeping your brand safe online. Take a listen, I think you will enjoy...

Today we are celebrating International Rural Women's Day. As a rural women, and as someone who has a podcast coming out on International Rural Women's Day – I had to do something!  So, I've gathered my rural business friends and put together a podcast and explains what we love most about living and working in rural Australia.  I hope you enjoy. WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBoo...

How do you build a business?  My guest today, Ange Taylor from Country Allure knows how.  Her philosophy "there's enough sunshine for everyone" – with business values like that, no wonder she is building an empire with a fabulous team around her.  Whether you're service based or retail based, there's something in this interview for you.  Not to mention, just hearing an inspiring story of lounge ro...

Video!  Love it or hate it – you know you have to do it.  Showing up on social media as you -yep you, another little hurdle so many small business owners are trying their best to get over. That's what we are talking about on the podcast this week - How to get comfortable with video – there's even a challenge or two on the podcast, should you choose to accept it! Can't wait for you to listen. I kno...

This week I have 6 things you MUST STOP doing on social media and 6 thing you MUST DO on social media!  Social media is constantly changing so we have to do and we need to adapt our strategy to change. Can't wait for you to listen. I know you are going to get great value from this podcast episode! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social   READY TO LIFT YOU...

Are you busy being busy? Not working ON your business but always IN it?  Then this week's guest is going to be amazing for you!  Tough love is coming your way, but from a business fairy godmother!  Yes, Michelle Broadbent is just the person you need to get you out of a rut, out of your own way and set you back on the path of amazingness!  Can't wait for you to listen. I know you are going to love...

You've got 30 seconds to answer the question – What do you do? What's your answer?  How do you say in a few words what you do, so that the listener then responses with "that exactly what I've been looking for" or "you are just the person I've been searching for"?  Your elevator pitch is an important part of your marketing.  You need to know what you want to be famous for, who you serve and what ou...

WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social   READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challenge: https://bit.ly/5daysocialchallenge   WANT TO CREATE YOUR FIRST SUCCESSFUL FACEBOOK AD? Download the FREE eBook: https://bit.ly/beginnersguidetoads   SHOW NOTES (including a transcription of this episode and all links and resources): www.socialmediaandmarketi...

PS – did you know that your PS is a powerful marketing strategy if used right?  It has the power of one last nudge, one last call to arms, one last chance at the sale or making a new business bestie!  Your PS is fabulously powerful and this episode is all about showing you and tell you how and why!  So if you write content, if you write emails or captions on social – you're going to want to listen...

What's working on Instagram right NOW?  My friend, Stacey Cranitch, who loves Instagram like I love LinkedIn, is my guest this week and we are talking about what's working on Instagram right now.  Love the platform or just use it because you know you have to, Stacey makes it seem so much fun (and a powerful marketing tool to boot!) Can't wait for you to listen. I know you'll love it, and Stacey. W...

Google My Business – one of the most important google assets for your small local business.  So, do you have it set up yet?  Not sure what it's all about or what it could do for you and your business? For a nudge to get your Google My Business in line to be found – this is the episode is for you! Can't wait for you to listen – it's going to help your business – I promise! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POS...

When was the last time you took a full lunch break – away from your desk?  Finished on time at the end of the day?  Left your computer alone for the weekend – the WHOLE weekend?  This week on the podcast I have a guest I think we all need to hear from – Rachelle Glendon – How to Live slow coach.  Even her voice soothes me!  Listen in, take it slow – don't listen to it on 1.5 speed (he he he).  Rac...

This week on the podcast I have the amazing Instagram retail queen Pip from Jumbled Online – www.jumbled.com.au Pip's a fellow rural powerhouse lady who has a retail empire in Orange and has built herself an Instagram following we should all my envious of, with 113,000 engaged followers.  Join me to chat Instagram, small business, living rurally and how it all ties in together. Can't wait for you...

The sales funnels have changed – consumers have changed, marketers have changed.  So are you still convincing people to buy what you sell or are you using 2020 language and a 2020 lens to help your prospects to discover you're just the person they need!  Take a listen and see if your sales strategies are 2020 sales strategies. Can't wait for you to listen. I know you'll love it, it just might chan...

What's the best way to transform you and your business?  What's the best way to get accelerated growth, to surround yourself with like minded business owners who will challenge you, push you, call on your BS?  Masterminds – yep masterminds.  They're your gift, should you choose to take it, as a business owner.  On this episode I share my experience in hope it will inspire you. Can't wait for you t...

Want to hear about the BEST marketing strategy in 2020, that perhaps you're not using or giving enough value to?  Well you'd better tune in whilst I talk about all things Direct Messaging – yep DMs are what you need to be doing to stand out in a crowded and noisy marketplace in 2020. Can't wait for you to listen. I know you'll love it, it just might change where you're putting your marketing energ...

Ever thought of creating an online course for your audience?  An online course that can (a) solve your audience's biggest challenge or roadblock or (b) do that, plus stop you having to say the same thing over and over again to each new person that comes into your world.  Interested?  Peaked Your Interest?  Check out my interview with online course creator Sam Winch. Can't wait for you to listen. I...

It's week 26 of 2020 – GULP – yep we are halfway through this crazy year!  This is officially your mid-year goal check in.  Regardless of whether you are resetting goals, pivoting goals, striving for the same goals, do a mid-year check in with me and let's make sure 2020 ends with champagne or a cold beer! Can't wait for you to listen. I know you'll love it, there's a little bit of accountability...

I have a real LOVE for retailing and retailers.  I was a retailer, many of my besties are retailers and I just love chatting about it – so I was stoked that Melissa Robbins from The Lot Co agreed to come on my podcast and have a chat about RETAIL!  Retailing in 2020 and Beyond with Mel Robbins.  Business is business and every business is a marketing business at its core, but it was interesting to...

WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social   READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challenge: https://bit.ly/5daysocialchallenge   WANT TO CREATE YOUR FIRST SUCCESSFUL FACEBOOK AD? Download the FREE eBook: https://bit.ly/beginnersguidetoads   SHOW NOTES (including a transcription of this episode and all links and resources): www.socialmediaandmarketi...

Hey there, my fabulous listener, welcome to episode 75 of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast. Thank you for lending me your ears today – I know you have lots of choices, so I sincerely appreciate me being one of them! If you're a first time listener, super super welcome, I am so pleased to have you here.  I am your host Jenn Donovan, and, it's my job, via this podcast, social media and everywh...

Hey there, my gorgeous listener, welcome to episode 74 of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast. Thank you for lending me your ears today – I know you have lots of choices, so I sincerely appreciate me being one of them! I hope you're having an awesome week so far, it's definitely a hot diggity week here at Social Media and Marketing Australia headquarters! If you're a first time listener, super...

Hey there, my gorgeous listener, welcome to episode 73 of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast. Thank you for lending me your ears today – I know you have lots of choices, so I sincerely appreciate me being one of them! If you're a first time listener, super super welcome, I am so pleased to have you here.  I am your host Jenn Donovan, and, it's my job, via this podcast, social media and everywh...