Jenn Donovan: Speaker, Author, Marketer and Social Media Expert

Small Business Made Simple Podcast

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Small Business Made Simple Podcast - for small business owners who want to reach their goals, need accountability and bite size marketing and social media tips and tricks. Hear from Small Business owners just like you or our host Jenn Donovan, who has been in the trenches of small business and is now here to help you achieve those goals. You've GOT THIS!

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Jenn Donovan: Speaker, Author, Marketer and Social Media Expert

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Sep 25, 2025

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Episodes

[Instagram] Hashtags Are Definitely Not the Answer (Anymore) - Podcast Episode 295 08.05.2024

Instagram! Yikes! Instagram creators have thrown a lot of changes at us in the past couple of weeks, so in this episode I go through them and explain what's happening, how it affects you and your account and how to be found (and still great) on Instagram. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/295 T...

[Business Basics] Five Foundation Bricks of Every Successful Business - Podcast Episode 294 01.05.2024

The Marketing Basics – that's the theme on the Podcast. Let's get the marketing basics right, except today we are talking foundational bricks with Tamara Simon. Whether you've been in business five minutes or fifteen years, going back to basics for the month will, I promise, help move your business forward. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in...

[Business Basics] What Systems Do You Need For Business Success - Podcast Episode 293 25.04.2024

The Marketing Basics – that's the theme for April on the Podcast. Let's get the marketing basics right, except today we are talking systems and processes with the guy who literally wrote the book on it – David Jenyns. Whether you've been in business five minutes or fifteen years, going back to basics for the month will, I promise, help move your business forward. You need this as a Small Business...

[Business Basics] How Can You Be Better at Sales - Podcast Episode 292 18.04.2024

The Marketing Basics – that's the theme for April on the Podcast. Let's get the marketing basics right, except today we are getting the SALES BASICS right with Frances Pratt who is as passionate about sales as I am about marketing (amazing, right? I know!). Whether you've been in business five minutes or fifteen years, going back to basics for the month will, I promise, help move your business for...

[Business Basics] Best Business Advice from Your Peers - Podcast Episode 291 10.04.2024

The Marketing Basics – that's the theme for April on the Podcast. Let's get the marketing basics right, and build the business on good foundations. Whether you've been in business five minutes or fifteen years, going back to basics for the month will, I promise, help move your business forward. Today I am sharing answers from your peers who have their best business advice for you. You need this as...

[Business Basics] Who is Your Who? - Podcast Episode 290 03.04.2024

The Marketing Basics – that's the theme for April on the Podcast. Let's get the marketing basics right, and build the business on good foundations. Whether you've been in business five minutes or fifteen years, going back to basics for the month will, I promise, help move your business forward. Today we start with three most important questions – Who is your Who, Where do they hang out and what do...

[Amplifiers Theme] Partnerships and Collaborations - Podcast Episode 289 28.03.2024

Katrina McCarter, the marketing with no money lady, is on the podcast this week to talk about her niche – Partnerships and Collaborations. If you want to grow, find the people who have your audience but are not your direct competition and do something together! A partnership or a collaboration. I promise it's one of the fastest way to grow and market with no money! During March the podcast will co...

[Amplifiers Theme] Local Marketing to Grow Your Business - Podcast Episode 288 26.03.2024

Sam Hicks, superstar local marketer and community generator is my guest this week and I am stoked to have her on for this great local marketing conversation. During March the podcast will cover many different ways to amplify your business, and today's episode covers local marketing. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialme...

[Amplifiers Theme] Speaking, Writing a Book and Telling Your Stories - Podcast Episode 287 20.03.2024

Andrew Griffiths, amazing author and keynote speaker, is my guest today and we chat about using speaking and writing books in business to amplify your voice, your message, your brand and you in business in 2024. During March the podcast will cover many different ways to amplify your business, and today's episode covers speaking, storytelling and authorship. You need this as a Small Business Owner...

[Amplifiers Theme] Amplifying Yourself and Your Business Through Podcasting - Podcast Episode 286 14.03.2024

Kirsten Diprose from Rural Podcasting Co is my guest today and we chat about how to use podcasting to amplify your voice, your message, your brand and you in business in 2024. During March the podcast will cover many different ways to amplify your business, and today's episode covers Podcasting. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here:...

[SPECIAL RELEASE] International Womens Day Special Edition Podcast 2024 07.03.2024

Happy International Women's Day 2024. It's time to celebrate all things women on this special day in the calendar year. This year, the UN theme was Count Her In - Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. So I reached out to my community and invited them onto my podcast to answer the question: In your industry, what would help accelerate progress for women? How could your industry, community, or trade...

[Amplifiers Theme] Amplifying Yourself and Your Business Through Social Media - Podcast Episode 285 06.03.2024

How do you use Social Media to Amplify your business, your story, your message? During March the podcast will cover many different ways to amplify your business, and today's episode covers Social Media. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/28 5 Take a listen to episode 285 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WA...

Marketing in 2024 Part 1? - Podcast Episode 284 28.02.2024

Marketing in 2024 is going to look a little different. Stop building your audience, take note of what's REALLY working when it comes to TikTok and Reels and for goodness sake, start making marketing easier for yourself – think repurposing and retargeting. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/28 4...

Are You Looking After Yourself? - Podcast Episode 283 21.02.2024

Are you looking after yourself? Looking after your wellbeing? That's today's podcast question and one that my guest, Katrina Myers, loves to talk about. Looking after yourself is essential for us small business owners, and Katrina has some outside-the-box advice for us. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketi...

Is Your Social Media Dying in 2024? - Podcast Episode 282 14.02.2024

Purchase a copy of my new marketing book - Small Town Big Impact here:  www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au   Is social media your best "marketing" bet in 2024? Is social media really where your buyers are and is it really working?   And by working I mean is it having a positive effect on your bottom line? Tune in and let's discuss the use of social media in 2024 as a marketing strategy. You need t...

Website Page vs Landing Page – What's the Difference? - Podcast Episode 281 07.02.2024

What's the difference between a Landing Page and a normal Website Page? What's the purpose of a Landing Page? What goes on a Landing Page, Jenn? Tune in and all will be revealed! You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/281 Take a listen to episode 281 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON...

Your Lead Magnet (Gathering Leads) Questions Answered! - Podcast Episode 280 01.02.2024

Lead Magnets? How many do you need in your business? Do they really work in 2024? If I have one, where do I market it, Jenn? The three most popular questions from my community answered on episode 280 all about lead magnets. Tune in and all will be revealed! You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/280...

What's Your Product Architecture Look Like for 2024? - Podcast Episode 279 24.01.2024

What does your Product Architecture look like in 2024? Will the Product Architecture you have today help you reach your 2024 goals? What is a Product Architecture anyway? Tune in and all will be revealed! You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/279 Take a listen to episode 279 and hear the GOLD! WANT...

5 Ways to Get More Leads Into Your Business - PODCAST EPISODE 278 18.01.2024

Five ways to bring in more leads into your business.   We all need more leads, and it's something many business owners want heading into 2024 – so here's five of the best ways to nurture your leads and create new ones! Tune in and all will be revealed! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/278 Take a listen to episode 278 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS O...

Three Facebook Trends that Will Shape Your 2024 Facebook Strategy - PODCAST EPISODE 277 10.01.2024

Three Facebook Trends That Will Shape Your 2024 Facebook Strategy. Join me for this interesting discussion around Facebook and what it will look like in 2024. What are the trends? How do you deal with them? Is Facebook even still for you and your business? Tune in and all will be revealed! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/277 Take a listen to episo...

Happy New Year! - PODCAST EPISODE 276 03.01.2024

It's a great time to be working ON your business and not IN it.   So what are you doing to move your business into 2024? What needs looking at? What needs adjusting? What needs to be created? All these questions and more are discussed and answered on the Happy New Year podcast episode here. Tune in and all will be revealed! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketin...

Be the Change You Want to See in the World - PODCAST EPISODE 275 27.12.2023

A new mantra for 2024 – on this episode I share my mantras – maybe they are yours too? Tune in and all will be revealed! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/275 Take a listen to episode 275 and hear the GOLD! 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: ht...

The Seven Things I'm Doing Whilst "Taking a Break" - Podcast Episode 274 21.12.2023

What does a "break" really look like in the world of a small business owner? On this episode I share 7 things I'll be doing to help move the needle in my business in 2024. Tune in and all will be revealed! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/274 Take a listen to episode 274 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – ht...

What Small Business Owners Are Telling Us - Podcast Episode 273 13.12.2023

What is really keeping small business owners up at night? What are their top three challenges? How about marketing – what's holding them back from growth? All these questions and more are answered in this podcast episode where we go through the results of the 2023 Big Small Business Survey. Tune in and all will be revealed! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketin...

How Do You Go About Publishing a Book for the First Time? - Podcast Episode 272 06.12.2023

Have you ever thought about writing a book? Maybe just a little curious about the process? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my experience of writing my first book, Small Town Big Impact. There's a book in all of us, so take a listen. Tune in and all will be revealed! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/272 Take a listen to episode 272 and h...

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