SweetLife Entrepreneur™ Podcast

To be brutally honest with you, my Instagram following is kind of terrible. We've been trying to grow it for a while now and our efforts are just not paying off. I personally love Instagram and love being super active on the app, but it's very clear to me that I'm not the best person to give advice about this platform. That's why I've brought you our special guest this week. Jenn Herman is a socia...

This episode is unlike any of the episodes I've ever put out and it has been feeling completely uncomfortable. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you've heard mention my behind-the-scenes family vlog, Burn The Picket Fence™ , several times. Historically, I'm not someone who cares what other people think about me, but this project has me feeling incredibly vulnerable. In fact, eve...

A lot of people still see LinkedIn as an outdated platform for online resumes, but it really is the place to build genuine business relationships. AJ Wilcox is a LinkedIn ads pro who founded b2linked.com; a LinkedIn ad-specific ad agency. As the official partners of LinkedIn, they manage some of the most sophisticated advertising accounts worldwide. With most of its users logging in only once or t...

This week we're continuing our Facebook ad strategy training by diving into Facebook Messenger bots. Facebook Messenger bots are perfect if you're intentionally trying to grow your list with authentic relationships. Chrys Tan is the host of the Hack Your Online Business podcast and the founder of Chrys Media; a messenger marketing agency for online businesses. Chrys has been featured in places lik...

Is the automated funnel dead?! Facebook and Instagram marketing expert, Sarah Tomes, is back on the show for the second half of a two-part series and she's going to answer this question for us. This is an episode you don't want to miss if you want to know what you can do to continue to grow your list with ideal people for your business; even if you don't have an established business or audience ye...

Online marking is ever-changing and we need to regularly update our strategies accordingly. That's exactly why our in-house Facebook and Instagram marketing expert, Sarah Tomes, is back on the show for the first episode in a two-part series. In this episode, Sarah explains exactly what you can do right now to make sure your Facebook and Instagram funnels are growing your list with the right people...

Membership sites are quickly gaining in popularity. If you're an established entrepreneur who's great at what you do, has a loyal following, and wants to grow your business online, then you might want to consider starting a membership site. But, before you do that ... be sure to listen to this week's training and take advantage of the complimentary triage call I'm offering to anyone who schedules...

Despite the common misconception, launching an online course doesn't mean you get to work less. It just means you get to work differently. If you're looking to scale up your business while scaling back your time, you might be considering creating your first online course. If that's the case, you cannot afford to miss this episode! Episode Highlights: The two main types of online courses. What need...

This week I'm bringing you the second part of my 4-part business training series this month. In episode 121, I explained what a lifestyle entrepreneur is and provided five steps for how to become one. This week, we're going to dive into some of the more popular business models you can use in your lifestyle entrepreneur business. Choosing the right business model is incredibly important if you want...

Summer's fast approaching and that means it's time for adventure in the Beach household.  If you're anything like me, the appeal of being an entrepreneur is being able to travel, have adventures, and spend time with your family. The only way you're going to have the freedom to live your ideal lifestyle is if you design your business in a way that supports that lifestyle. That's why I'm bringing yo...

It can be gutting to learn a client is unhappy with your work, but it's unrealistic to think it will never happen. So, while this might be an unpleasant topic, it's one we have to talk about. Helping us tackle this topic is Dr. Cortney Baker. Cortney is an award-winning entrepreneur, podcast host, research, author, Tedx speaker, and a nationally-recognized authority on women's leadership. She has...

Even though entrepreneurship can feel lonely at times, it's impossible to grow your business without relationships. That's why this entire month has been devoted to various types of relationships and today's episode is no different. Whether you're still in the planning phases of your business or you've been at it a while, there are three key relationships that are critical in today's world if you...

Community truly is the new currency. However, most of us don't have the time to sit around and start new relationships. So, we have to be very strategic with our time and how we build a bond with our clients. Jennifer Kroiss is a business strategist and networking enthusiast who says relationships have influenced every aspect of her 20-year career. She's now become so great at connecting with othe...

Andi Forness is an online dating coach who's been published in Mind Body Green, Greatest, Austin Woman Magazine, Thrive Global and has been quoted in Forbes, Bravo TV, Men's Health, and more! Andi helps single, high-achieving, analytical women use online dating as a personal development program so they can finally find Mr. Right and feel fulfilled in all areas of their life. One of the ones Andi r...

"Falling in love is easy. Staying in love takes mindfulness." - Dr. Cheryl Fraser Sharp, frank, and fearless, that's Buddhist psychologist, sex therapist, author, and speaker Dr. Cheryl Fraser. Dr. Cheryl is a sought-after media psychologist and relationship expert who combines cutting edge love and sex therapy with mindfulness to help couples cut through resistance and ignite the connection and s...

I can confidently say my business wouldn't be where it is today without the press I received when I was first starting out. Whether you're just starting your business or you've been in business for a while already, press is incredibly valuable. In last week's episode , I had my friend Selena Soo on the show to discuss how to get press for your business and I wanted to continue that conversation th...

In order to become the go-to expert or influencer in your space, you need publicity. That's where Selena Soo comes in … Selena is a publicity and marketing strategist for visionary entrepreneurs, experts, and authors who want to reach millions with their message. Selena has helped clients and students get featured in places like O, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, and INC. and land interviews on popula...

If you want to start or grow a business, you need to make room in your life for entrepreneurship. That's where this week's guest comes in … Corie Clark is a business educator, creator of the Purposeful Planner, author of The Simplicity Project , and host of the Purpose with Corie Clark podcast. Corie loves not only helping others find their purpose but equipping them to live it out and turn it int...

One of the most important strategies in business development is doing a great job branding your company. And, since we're spending this entire month talking all things business development, I couldn't think of a better way to start off than by speaking with a branding expert like our guest this week. Sashka Hanna-Rappl is also a leadership coach, business strategist, entertainer, author, and speak...

Kate Erickson is a creator, engager, and implementer at Entrepreneurs On Fire, which is an award-winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. She is also the host of the podcast, Kate's Take, and co-author of The Podcast Journal . Kate is passionate about helping entrepreneurs create freedom in their business and life th...

You can't expect to be profitable in your business if you're not productive first. Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist. She's a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, and host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast. Amber helps driven entrepreneurs execute actionable solutions to maximize your profit, reduce your stress, and make time for what matters most. In my conversatio...

Steve Hultquist has been an engineer, founder, senior executive, ski instructor, industry analyst, and more. He's currently a coach for people who want to get past their mental blocks. In fact, Steve was my very first business coach almost fifteen years ago. I was making some excuses for myself and Steve helped me shift my thought processes so that I could remove my blocks and stop playing small....

Kendra Hennessy is a mother of two, a home management expert, the Founder of Mother Like a Boss, and the Host of the Mother Like a Boss podcast. Kendra's mission is to redefine homemaking in the 21st century and make the difficult and tedious parts of running a home smoother through systems, routines, and mindset shifts. In this episode, Kendra and I take a deep dive into the importance of having...

Listen, I love online courses as much as the next gal. I honestly, I'm sure I love them even more because online courses are how I've built my business and lifestyle. I've been creating and selling online courses since 2008 and it's what I teach my clients to do, but ... The online course world is changing and, if you don't change your approach, you're going to be left behind. Whether you've alrea...

If you listen to this podcast, chances are you either already have a business or you want to start one. Chances are also that this is not the first resource you've gone to for business advice. Maybe you subscribe to multiple business podcasts or you've collected a lot of online courses and trainings or you're in a lot of different business-related Facebook groups. Is it time for you to stop trying...