The Get Paid Podcast: The Stark Reality of Entrepreneurship and Being Your Own Boss

I can't believe Absolute FB Ads just turned 10! In this episode, I break down my most recent launch—how I navigated it while in my third trimester, what worked, what didn't, and some lessons I've learned over the past decade of selling it. If you're curious about how to sell your offers without overdelivering, or just want the real story behind a successful lower-effort launch, tune in.   This Wee...

Today we're featuring a podcast episode I did with Steph Crowder on her Courage & Clarity podcast.    We're getting into some mindset challenges Steph faced around using Facebook ads, especially her fear of not being fully prepared to handle the success that ads could potentially bring.   This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: A client celebrates under $200 in ad spend leading to $15,000 in sales (ful...

Absolute FB Ads member, Janae Young, tells how she spent just under $200 on ads to generate $15,000 in revenue.    In today's episode, find out how she followed the detailed walkthrough in Absolute FB Ads to set up her first successful ad campaign, all while watching TV.    This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Early enrollment bonus ends August 23rd: https://clairepells.com/launch The simplicity of...

I'm sitting down with Dorothy Johnson again, who continues to do amazing things with her online offer, "Get Over Your Ex." She took her coaching business from barely making it to consistently filling up spots in her program using Facebook ads.  Dorothy shares how she navigated some seriously tough personal challenges while still showing up for her business—and how she's created an evergreen funnel...

Today I'm sharing a powerful tip for converting new leads from simple list-building ads into clients. This is something I see almost nobody doing.  Whether you get customers immediately, down the road, or through referrals, this strategy works. I'll give you ideas for a mini offer tailored to your niche and then what to do from there. If you're stuck on daily client-getting tasks or in a client dr...

In today's special episode of the Get Paid Podcast, we're sharing the replay from a live call Claire hosted earlier this week called the Ad Curious Call.    This was an opportunity for people to chat with her 1:1 about their specific businesses and what it would look like to add paid traffic to their marketing strategies.    She shared insights about targeting, ad creative, the algorithm, and next...

It's a scary feeling staring at that error message, realizing your Facebook profile and ad account have been hacked.    But it doesn't mean the end of your ads forever.    Today I'm going to teach you the exact steps to take if this ever happens to you. Step one: don't panic, because there is a solution!    Mentioned in this podcast: clairepells.com/class   Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tun...

A financial coach with a background in interaction design, Gina Knox teaches entrepreneurs how to save $100k and then build seven-figure wealth portfolios.   Her motto: "Wealth building is for everyone."    She joins me today to share the behind the scenes of building her business, including how she went from a $200 year to making $324,000 in one single launch.    She also gives us a very generous...

Today, Ashley Hogrebe joins me to share an honest look into the complexities of running an online business, especially when it comes to transitioning from behind the scenes for others to running your own show.  Ashley turned her ADHD diagnosis into a strength by channeling that hyper-focus to master Airtable and help businesses tackle this really challenging, but oh-so-necessary, part of their ope...

How many emails should you be sending during a launch? How do you decide?    Today is one part rant and another part my sincere advice from experience, all to help you find the right balance.    If you're worried about sending your list too many messages, but also want to bump up those sales, this episode is for you. I'm going to tell you what we've been doing on our team and why it works so well...

I've made a lot of decisions in my business that, upon reflection, I'm not always sure I'd do again.    But, this particular choice really has me thinking. It might be one of my biggest regrets.    That is…raising my prices too soon.    It's not necessarily the choice, but the hastiness and motivation behind price changes. The lesson here is to discern whether you're actually initiating a new stra...

What do you do if your business is no longer bringing you the joy it once did? That's something Emylee Williams knows a lot about.  Emylee Williams is many things: an online business manager for multiple clients, former co-owner of a 7-figure business, published romance author, a Projector in Human Design, and an Enneagram 3.  She joined me for the third time on the Get Paid Podcast to share the r...

This is my open letter to business coaches.  There's some (perhaps well-meaning) advice too many coaches give to their clients.  I know the intention is to reduce risk for your clients. But, most of the time, you're setting them up for slower, more painful business growth.  Today, I want to tell you exactly why you need to stop telling clients to wait until their business is bigger before they run...

Braden Drake joins me today to ask me all the questions everyone wants to know about one of the most successful launches of Get Paid Marketing. We get into numbers, costs, and surprising outcomes. Get a full breakdown of the launch strategy, such as why I would spontaneously send up to eight emails in one day.    This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: How Braden accidentally started an agency and why...

Lucía helps coaches and course creators grow their visibility and revenue while feeling safe to be seen. With a Master's in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and eight years as a brand photographer, she channels all that experience and her natural charisma to help others shine on camera.    Get a behind-the-scenes look at what can happen when a creative person continues to i...

Kara Loewentheil, J.D. is a Master Certified Life Coach, founder of The School of New Feminist Thought, and host of the internationally top-ranked podcast UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone (50 million downloads and counting!).  Her first book, Take Back Your Brain: How A Sexist Society Gets in Your Head – and How to Get It Out (Penguin Life May 2024) has been called a "galvanizing...

In this episode, we sit down with Get Paid Marketing member, Tracy Hoth, who has mastered the art of turning clutter into organized spaces—not just in closets, but in the lives of busy life coaches.  Tracy takes us on a serious journey from meeting her first client in a bookstore to launching a podcast and online programs. Now she helps coaches become organized CEOs by teaching them how to stop ac...

Cindy Wagman helps experienced non-profit fundraisers create a business model to achieve six-figures and enjoy a lot more autonomy.   Before joining Get Paid Marketing, Cindy was doing pretty well with her nonprofit consulting programs, but her marketing game was a bit hit-or-miss. She knew her stuff but needed a tighter strategy and clearer messaging to really make her launches pop and consistent...

I just wrapped up a brand new live training: Make $50k on Autopilot with an Evergreen Funnel. So of course we had to put the replay on the podcast!  Here's what we got into: ✅ The foundations of a $50k funnel that works on autopilot - and why it's not something I recommend DIYing ✅ The best things to focus on for consistent leads and revenue...and the marketing tasks to put on the back burner th...

Looking to scale up your business through a group offering, online membership, or course?   Have a lead magnet or webinar that isn't converting?    Getting less than stellar results on ads…or putting off pushing publish until you feel totally confident you'll get that ROI?    Wondering if evergreen funnels even work anymore?    These are all reasons to listen to today's episode to see if your busi...

Master the art of sales with Dielle Charon.  Dielle tells us how she transformed her business model from 1:1 to scalable programs supporting women of color in leaving their racist 9-to-5 jobs to build profitable coaching careers. Dielle's techniques have led to her clients reaching a 100% close rate on their sales calls.  She offers us an inside look into her business strategies, and how she lever...

Today I answered the age-old question: "How much should I spend on ads?"  Sure, cost per lead is important.  But, it's not always the most important metric to focus on when you're already making sales.  In 25 minutes, I'll tell you what to really look for when determining what to spend, or not spend, on Facebook ads.  You can avoid these mistakes (or overreactions) even the most experienced market...

Get Paid Marketing member, Amy Lippmann shares how and why she made the switch from diet-focused messaging to intuitive eating, and how she ended up doubling her sales.  We get into some real talk about juggling business with single parenthood and why getting your marketing right can make all the difference.  Amy is an expert on helping Health Coaches reach consistent $5k months and beyond through...

A nuanced answer to a very important question: Can Facebook ads "save" your business?    Today I'm going to tell you what I'd recommend if you need cash fast and are thinking about running ads. Mentioned in this podcast: Absolute FB Ads Get Paid Marketing: https://clairepells.com/waitlist   Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head...

In this week's episode of the Get Paid Podcast, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my latest "C- effort" launch that surprisingly raked in just under $50K. I didn't bother with new content or pump out a ton of podcast episodes. Even amidst some big personal life changes, this laid-back approach still exceeded our expectations. I'll break down why fast-action bonuses are a game-changer, the power...