The Simpler Business Podcast with Marissa Roberts

In November I went on my annual solo trip, a cruise through Spain, France and Italy - and it was AMAZING. The food in Barcelona was SO good, Cannes and Provence were so pretty, and I just adored everything about my 3 days in Rome! The cruise itself was with Norwegian Cruise Lines and it was the ultimate luxury. It’s easily the most beautiful ship I’ve been on. What I found really interesting thoug...

As the year wraps up, we tend to brace themselves for what we anticipate to be a slow December for entrepreneurs, coaches and service providers.  But December has so much potential for growth and profitability and can be one of the most lucrative times of the year if you approach it the right way. December is unique. It's a time of increased consumer spending, emotional purchases, and a genera...

Two struggle points I see over and over again from business owners are decision making, and data. Decision making for business owners brings up a lot of stuff - starting with the amount decisions we have to make every day. Big ones and little ones! Then there’s the emotional attachment we have to the decisions we make: What if I go this way and something bad happens?  What if I make this decision...

There are a lot of areas when it comes to finances that us business owners often aren’t aware of. It’s not our area of expertise, so we don’t think about a lot of the financial information we need to run our businesses. When was the last time you thought about how often you need to review your finances, or noticed the bottlenecks in your business that are slowing your growth? Are you pricing produ...

The goal as a business owner is for it to be a success, You want people to buy your products and book your services, to love the experience of working with you, to refer you to others, to have that cash flowing in and enjoy the limitless potential your business has! It all sounds amazing and you’re on track to get there - but the challenge of being a successful business owner is that when your bus...

Want to get an endless supply of clients from LinkedIn? My guest today loves social media and believes LinkedIn is a powerful platform that so many people don't know how to use properly, so she’s here to walk us through it! Karen Yankovich is the CEO of UpLevel Media and Host of The Good Girls Get Rich Podcast. Karen offers results-oriented and expert conversational marketing strategies that p...

You started your business, you created your offers, you’re ready to change lives… now you just need paying clients! If you’ve ever launched an offer to crickets, you’re not alone. We start our own businesses because we’re passionate about what we do and we’re highly skilled at it - but we’re not always natural marketers. In fact, for a lot of us, we’re really uncomfortable doing it. There can be q...

What’s your approach to down time and rest? My guest today believes utilising strategic rest can help you cut the tether from your business and achieve longevity and peace in the day-to-day.  By removing yourself from the business, you can address structural changes to operations and lay a foundation to scale.  Don’t let yourself get to the point of forced medical sabbatical or being burnt out fro...

Does your ego get in your way and hold you back from greatness? Your ego is your unconscious brain that is usually motivated by old past beliefs, mindsets and habits that you aren’t even aware you’re doing. We live in a very reactive world—our egos are feeding on everything from social media rants to tabloids and news headlines, all designed to emotionally manipulate us for the benefit of the sour...

Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned coach, I bet you already know that while having a calendar full of clients sounds pretty amazing, it can also get overwhelming. Plus, back to back client calls isn’t the best to get to your next income goal and it certainly isn’t a way to scale your business! If you’re coaching 40 hours a week, your income will hit a plateau. There are only so many...

As a business owner, I have a feeling you’re no stranger to long hours, multitasking, and a never-ending to-do list! While this kind of momentum feels like a must at the very beginning of your business, it’s not something you should be doing long-term because it puts you on the fast track to burnout. Let’s look at some simple ways you can run your business and make great money while still protecti...

If you’re a multi-passionate entrepreneur who struggles to keep things streamlined and simple because you feel called to do lots of different things, this episode is for you! One of the toughest decisions I had to make when I started my first business was what to actually focus on, because there were a number of things I was interested in, good at, and could help people with. Everyone says to nich...

If you’ve been wondering if you’re too old to start your own business, not tech enough to run a business online, or not trendy enough to have people take notice of you - you're going to love today's episode! We think so many things are holding us back from creating the business and life of our dreams - but the truth is, it’s not the external stuff holding you back.  It’s not your age. It’s...

If you have no idea where to start or feel overwhelmed by all the options out there when it comes to growing and scaling your business, you’re going to find today’s episode VERY helpful! As your business grows, you can’t wing it anymore - you need systems and processes to support you and make your business and life easier. But you don’t need an MBA, a full-time team, or the most expensive tools on...

Are you exhausted from making endless decisions? Decision fatigue is a real thing, and as a business owner I bet you’re no stranger to it! We often find ourselves juggling numerous responsibilities, both in the business and our personal lives. The constant need to make important decisions - and even the smaller ones -  can take a toll on our mental and emotional well-being, hindering our ability t...

Once you’ve got your business foundations sorted - your ideal customer avatar, your product & services, your offers & deliverables - you’re ready to scale! But scaling your business can be both exciting and a little daunting...   You want your business to grow but you don’t want to overwork yourself and burn out! After all, one of the reasons you started your business was to have more free...

Can email marketing work for ANY type of business? I’ve been running my online businesses for more than a decade now and the smartest step I took was to build an email list and write to it regularly. Email marketing is where I make most of my sales for my online programs, digital products and VIP Days and it has been instrumental in creating a number of income streams that have continued to grow y...

You know bookkeeping is important, but it's not easy, and getting a bookkeeper might feel like a big expense, especially in your first few years running your business. So what do you do? Ask your accountant to sort it out for you (costing you a fortune), have a go yourself, make plenty of mistakes, spend time and money to fix it, or get your partner, family member or friend to help you out, ev...

In the world of online business, many entrepreneurs are constantly on the hunt for the perfect product or service to offer and high ticket offers seem to be the recommendation of many coaches.  These are high-priced products or services that typically require a significant investment from the customer (typically thousands) and this can create a significant income stream for the business owner, but...

Do you have a story to tell or a message to share, but wish writing it was easier? Do your words sound good in your head but then you have trouble getting them onto the page? When you write do you feel like what you really want to come through, is kids of stuck, or doesn’t quite feel right? Your words are an extension of your energy, and when done right, they connect with your readers, inspire the...

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As entrepreneurs, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of profits. We often measure our success by our bottom line and our monetary achievements, but when we solely on profits, we can neglect other important parts of our lives, which can lead to burnout, stress, and lack of purpose, which can negatively impact your output and in turn your financial stability in the long run. When you prio...

If you’re uncomfortable selling, it’s NOT a sign that you’re not good at it! It’s more likely you’re just trying to wing it, you don’t have a process to follow, and you’re making it more about you than about your potential client. Take the focus off you, put it on your clients and customers, and you’ll find sales much easier.  My guest today says selling is ultimately about providing value to your...

Are you feeling tired and overwhelmed with your business and life right now? Juggling work, family, fitness, friends - feeling like you’re trying to handle all of it but you can’t really focus properly on any of them? Are you planning, scheduling, writing to do lists - but finding you just don’t have the energy to action them? “When this thing is done, I’ll have more time to do that” - except that...

Do you control your calendar or does your calendar control you? This episode is part cosy catch-up where I share what's been happening around here lately, part ideas sharing on how to manage your time a little more easily so you can have more fun and freedom in your business without sacrificing your productivity or success! We're diving deeper into this focus in the upcoming EASE & FLO...