Hearts, Minds and Money with Kate Toon

Today I'm answering a question from Emma Thomas, ' When you feel like you're doing all the things and trying to tick all the boxes but feel like you are getting nowhere - what was the pivotal moment for you when things started falling into place and you felt like you'd turned the corner?' In this episode Kate Toon talks about recognizing success in one's entrepreneurial journey. Kate explains that...

Welcome to Daily Toon episode 12, today I'm discussing how to set up a thriving Facebook Community. Kate emphasized the importance of understanding and catering to the needs of a Facebook community, while also maintaining authenticity and realistic expectations. She shared her experience with running various Facebook communities, including her largest one, the I Love SEO group. Lastly, she differe...

Hello, and welcome to the Daily Toon. I want to talk about something that bubbled up for me today. And it's around events and sponsorships and show bags. So let's dive in.  Kate discussed her views on event sponsorships and show bags, emphasizing the importance of ROI and the potential for items to end up in the trash. She suggested that businesses could invest in targeted marketing campaigns or s...

Hi, it's Kate here. Today's topic comes from Kelly Shute. We're going to be talking about what's unnecessary in business. What things could we get rid of, and what things do we really need to keep? Kate emphasizes the importance of starting with a solid foundation in business, such as accounting software and an accountant, before investing in other aspects. She also warns against excessive spendin...

Welcome to The Daily Toon episode nine. Now, I hope this is not gonna be a depressing episode, but it is about depression. Evie Albrew in the Misfit Entrepreneur Group asks, how do you deal with depression and feeling constantly like you're failing and unable to move forward with your business? In this episode of the Daily Toon, Kate shares her personal experiences with mental health challenges an...

Here we are on Daily Toon Episode 8. Today we're going to be answering a question from Simone Bridie: how do we uncover our North Star?  Kate Toon discusses the concept of a 'North Star' as a guiding purpose in life, sharing her personal journey and evolving core values. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, identifying passions, and seeking feedback to discover one's strengths and pot...

Hello, hello. It's Kate Toon here with my Daily Toon podcast and today I'm going to be answering an interesting question from Leonie Byron. How do you build a business without showcasing your actual face? Is it possible? Let's find out.  In this episode of the Daily Toon podcast, Kate Toon answers the question of how to build a successful business without showcasing your face. She discusses the re...

Today we'll be covering the topic of staying focused on the real deal and avoiding shiny objects from Frances Pratt. In this episode, Kate addresses a question about staying focused on core goals and avoiding distractions, sharing her strategy of using the 80/20 rule to balance core business and experimentation. She emphasizes the importance of scheduled pleasure, breaking tasks into smaller chunk...

Today's question is from Jules Buckland, should businesses post about social issues? Kate discussed her evolving perspective on social media and the posting of social issues, emphasizing the importance of responsibility, open-mindedness, and mental health considerations. She encouraged individuals to decide for themselves whether to post about social issues, starting with smaller issues and being...

Today you'll learn about how to find your people, build an audience and create meaningful connection when you're just starting out (this question comes from Lauren Eyles). Kate emphasized the importance of finding one's voice and building meaningful connections when starting a business, highlighting the significance of unique selling points and physical interactions. She also stressed the value of...

Hello, it's Daily Toon episode three, and today we have a question from the wonderful Annette Densham. She asks, how do you deal with naysayers, negative people, and those who just are about bringing you down, negative Nelly's, keyboard warriors. How do you deal with the negative people in your life?  In this episode, Kate discusses strategies for dealing with negativity and nay-sayers in one's li...

Welcome to the Daily Toon episode two. Today's question is from Nikki Filia of Be Bangles fame and she asks, what makes a successful podcast? How long should it be and how do you market it to get an audience? Kate Toon discusses the essential elements of a successful podcast, including a strong brand name, consistent release schedule, and high-quality audio. She advises against cross-purposing con...

Welcome to the Daily Toon day one, today's question comes from Jo Violeta. Her question is, what type of content mix should a personal brand Instagram account be?  In this episode, Kate discussed personal branding on Instagram, emphasizing its importance for businesses and individuals to connect with their audience and showcase their expertise. She provided strategies for creating engaging content...

Welcome back to the Kate Toon Podcast. This year I've decided to come back not just with a weekly podcast, but with a podcast a day (for as long as I can muster the energy.  Micro tips for busy business owners, for marketers. I have posted in my wonderful Facebook group, the myths for entrepreneurs for lots of questions and ideas. And every single day I will be sharing a short, sharp, sweet, and s...

So you want to make money while you sleep, but what does that look like in reality?  How can an everyday human go from servicing customers one-to-one to creating one-to-many automated digital passive income products? Today, we're talking to a real-life ADPIPer, Lyndal Harris, about how she created her ADPIP empire, the challenges, the wins, and the lessons she has for you. Tune in to learn:  Why L...

I'm delighted today to have one of our very own guinea pigs from my book, Six Figures While You Sleep: Stephanie Holdsworth.  We'll see how far she's come developing her ADPIPs since we first spoke, what she's struggling with, and what she can work on next. Tune in to learn: Steph's Big Little idea focused on providing instant information and help with Eczema How Steph is leveraging her experience...

So you want to make money while you sleep, but what does that look like in reality? How can an everyday human going from servicing customers one-to-one to creating one-to-many automated digital passive income products. Today, we're talking to a real-life ADPIP, Nic Kastner, about how she created her ADPIP empire, the challenges, the wins, and the lessons she has for you. Tune in to learn:  What pr...

So you want to make money while you sleep, but what does that look like in reality?  How can an everyday human go from servicing customers one-to-one to creating one-to-many automated digital passive income products? Today we're talking to a real live ADPIP small business coach and brand photographer, Jade Warne, about how she created her ADPIP empire, the challenges, the wins, and the lessons she...

You want to make money while you sleep, but what does that look like in reality?  How can an everyday human go from servicing customers one-to-one to creating one-to-many automated digital passive income products? Today, we're talking to a real life ADPIP Aged Care Specialist, Coral Wilkinson, about how she created her ADPIP empire, the challenges, the wins, and the lessons she has for you. Tune i...

So you want to make money while you sleep, but what does that look like in reality? How can an everyday human go from servicing customers one-to-one to creating one-to-many automated digital passive income products?  Today we're talking to a real life ADPIPer, financial coach, Fiona Johnston, about how she created her ADPIP empire, the challenges, the wins, and the lessons she has for you. Tune in...

Stepping outside of school hours Hello, lovely listeners. I want to let you know about a bit of a change. This podcast is now the Kate Toon Show.  Yes, I've finally embraced having my own name in the title of my podcast. Why? Because I'm a huge, egotistical beast. No, the reality is with so many different brands and books and stories to tell, I needed an overarching name for the show that allowed...

Six Figures In School Hours Episode: Like most parents who run a business, I often feel utterly overwhelmed. I struggle with competing priorities, and in the past, I've pushed myself way too hard. I shared my story of near burnout in the book, and I've talked about it on the podcast before. I didn't fully reach burnout but I definitely saw rock bottom.  Sometimes you have to amp up the self-care,...

Six Figures in School Hours Episode: Hello, I just want to explain that we're going to be taking a little bit of a break on the podcast, probably about a month or so. This is sadly because I've had some bad news from home and I need to return to the UK and spend some time with my family. So I hope you can bear with me while I get through this difficult time. We will be back later in the year with...

Six Figures In School Hours Episode: As a fellow human trying to balance parenting and running a business, I know how hard it can be, and I wanted to share some tips I've picked up along the way. These are shorter, snappier episodes to give you quick wins in your day. This is the second part to the previous tip on how to make more money in your business, today I'll give you five more ways to incre...

Six Figures In School Hours Episode: So I live in a little bubble of small business, doing my thing at home in my bra and pants.   It has its own challenges, and sometimes the juggle feels impossible. But I cannot imagine how much harder it would be to have a real job. To have a 'career'. To get up each day and trek to my workplace in an outfit, dropping my kid off at childcare on the way, trying...