The Kristen Smith Podcast

When you run a business, especially when it's an online business, it's easy to find yourself feeling like you don't have much of a support system. You kind of have to get creative and find different ways to connect with other business owners alike.  10 of my online business friends decided to FINALLY meet up at a beautiful lakehouse in South Carolina back in May, and that's where w...

Are you tired of hearing about the new Meta app, Threads yet? Well, you should know about it if you're in business because it may (or may not) take off and become a way to help position you as a thought leader in your industry. I'm sharing what it is, what the head of Instagram has been saying about the growth of it (and some features they're planning on adding to it), and what I'v...

You put so much effort into marketing your products and services, but are you hearing crickets? In this episode, I am going over strategies businesses must be implementing when it comes to building out their sales pages, sharing social media content, email marketing, and more! Want to discuss further in my FREE Facebook group? Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance Connect wi...

I can't believe I've been in business for almost 4 years now!!! I have learned a ton over the years, and I made a list of several lessons I've learned. From systems, to family life as a business owner, I am sharing some insight that will be helpful for you no matter where you are at in your business journey! Get my podcast pitch kit here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/podcastpitch Learn...

Speaking engagements can be quite common when you're a business owner. Whether it's speaking to a team of people you working with or presenting on stage or in a virtual program, podcast, etc. Speaking can do wonderful things for your brand and business as a whole. But the very thought of it can create that tingly sensation in your hands. It can raise your heart rate, and bring on self-defe...

When you run a business, becoming an expert in your industry is one of the most sought after goals (as it should be!). We are talking about what it looks like to achieve this goal, plus ways that you can get there if you haven't yet! I am a content and marketing expert, and I help my clients achieve this goal of expert-status, so today, I am taking what I have learned and providing YOU with th...

Don't put your Instagram stories strategy on the backburner!! Seriously, too many business owners wonder why their engagement is tanking on their content, and they don't realize how impactful a solid Instagram stories strategy can effect feed posts, reels, etc. Plus, when you can make BIG sales when you nail your stories strategy. I'm going over some of my favorite Instagram stories ti...

I think everyone deals with some kind of negativity in business, or really in anything where you're helping and serving people. Today, we are talking about 3 different ways that negativity can present itself when you own a business: 1. Negative comments on social media posts 2. Negativity by friends and family 3. Negative discovery calls I share experiences I've had in all of these areas a...

Next week, I am flying to South Carolina to meet a group of my business friends in person (for the first time!!). In this episode, I share the story of how we all met, how we help each other grow our businesses, and I give you advice on how to start some of your own business friendships/networks. Check out these 2 past episodes where I talk more about building friendships in business: Episode 25:...

In this episode, we are talking about repurposing content using one platform save you time when you're creating content - who doesn't want to save time in this area of your business, right? We talk about why podcasts have a greater advantage of spreading that message to more people, some of the mindset blocks that make us fearful when we first start out, and how you may be surprised as to...

This was a fun episode, so we decided to recast it! You will learn how to prepare for a branding shoot, what colors you should wear, what props to use, how to get photos done when you're on a tight budget, and so much more!  Want to check out my marketing services and templates? Check out my website here: https://kristendawnsmith.com I would love to connect with you on Instagram! You can foll...

In this episode, I go over what pillar content is, examples of content plans that remove overwhelm, and how to organize your content.  Want to keep the conversation going with myself and other business owners? Join my FREE Facebook community! Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance Follw me and feel free to send me a DM at: https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith Lea...

I interviewed Shay Howard. She is a Certified Director of Operations, and she's sharing ways that we can wow our clients, stay organized in our business using systems, and she even shares some tips with us on hiring a team. Plus, you'll learn what it looks like to work with a Director of Operations and what it looks like for a business to be ready to hire someone like her. Let's keep the conversat...

I don't know why I do this, but sometimes I compartmentalize my life and my business when it comes to my relationship with God. My relationship with Him is the most important thing in my life, so why am I forgetting to ask him for help and guidance in my business? Especially when something I'm going through is so stressful that I can physically feel the effects it? I'm talking struggles with sleep...

Today on the show, I talked with Annie Bennett who interviewed me all about marketing your business and mindset struggles we ALL deal with. We talked about breaking through fears associated with investing, having the right marketing mindset (like the fact that marketing is a long game, not a quick fix), why it's okay to have slower seasons with less than usual leads coming in, and networking + mak...

As an online marketing professional, I am asked all the time which website builder and host I like best, and today I'm sharing all the details about the one I use and why I love it so much. I also went over some website builders/hosts that I tried and didn't really like, personally. If you are unfamiliar with marketing terms and web design lingo, don't worry. You do NOT have to have tons of experi...

You can run a business without a website and branding, but how far will that get you?  Having a custom brand and website puts your business on a whole new level, and you might be surprised to know just how much of an increase in success your business can have when you do this the right way!  Today, Miranda Doyle is teaching us all about what it looks like to work with a custom brand and...

We are finally back!!! I am so excited to spend 2023 with you all & to bring you tons of awesome guest speakers so you can learn from both myself and my guests and really make this a big year for your business. Today on the show, I invited my business bestie, Chelsea Hall on to interview me as I have made some big changes to my business. I am no longer specializing in just social media managem...

I announced on Instagram recently that I am now moving away from just social media management, and I'm expanding to a Director of Marketing business. This means that I won't be just specializing in social media, I will be specializing in a wider range of content areas such as email marketing, podcasts, blogs, SEO, while monitoring analytics, and more. Because this is such a big change in my busine...

In this episode, we are going over different ways you can add your personality when marketing your business so you can create an engaged and loyal audience of potential clients and customers. When you're selling services or products, it's really important that people know, like, and trust you, and when you add your personality to your brand, it really sets you apart from others. People love someon...

In this episode, we are talking about the different ways you can make money through affiliate marketing. We'll go over Liked to Know It, Amazon, promo codes, and promoting your favorite digital products, including online courses. This is a fun way to generate some additional income in your business, and a lot of people have never stepped into this territory because they don't quite understand how...

I have had client reels go viral (and the word viral is subjective), but I've had them get as far as over 3 million views. When that happens, instagram accounts can go CRAZY, and so can your business, so be ready for it. In today's episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes and showing you what happens when a reel, or even multiple reels go viral. I will also share some of my best tips for creating...

We are back from maternity leave!! It was really nice having a break from business while on leave, and I am ready to dive in and hang out with you again here on the show. Today, we are starting off with a podcast interview I did last week and I can't wait for you to meet my guest. I got to speak with Kaci Ackerman. She is a Certified Online Business Manager and ClickUp Expert. I was excited to get...

I am so excited to release this episode because I know that a lot of you have thought about starting a podcast, and I laid out all of the steps for you! Whether you want to DIY or hire a professional to help you, it can feel like a huge mountain to climb if you have no idea what it actually look like to get started. It may actually be easier than you think, and now you can take a behind the scenes...

I asked you all on my Instagram stories what topic you'd like to hear the most, and this one was pretty popular. Let's dive into the strategies that are working best for my clients on Instagram so that you can start implementing them and start getting more engagement, reach, and followers! Want an even deeper dive into Instagram strategy? My online course, Booked Through Instagram teaches you how...