The How She Did That Podcast was created for Online Agency Owners and Virtual Service Providers to have a place to grow and learn together. Each episode will provide tech, team, leadership, and business advice that can be immediately implemented. Let's build a business we love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Let's talk about productivity! Working smarter instead of harder in your business is the way to go and I'm gonna share my tools & tips to get you there!
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Girl Get Visible Podcast: SEO Traffic, Content Marketing, and Business
Girl Get Visible- Hosted by Akilah Thompkins-Robinson
This show talks about traffic, marketing, and business. The show is for my Coaches, Course Creators, membership site owners, and Online Retailers who want to build a legacy, authority, and a brand people admire people admire using their voice and expertise. Smart entrepreneurs who are ready to go from content consumers to creators and publishers. And build a business where her tribe can find her online. We talk about advanced topics like SEO, content marketing, business systems, eCommerce, a ...
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Voice actors live in a solitary, and soundproof bubble. Beyond the booth we need connection to the voiceover industry, and inspiration to tell us that what we do, matters, because it does. This podcast is for voice actors and aspiring talent. It's designed to inspire and grow our VO community. You will learn a few things, but most importantly, you will discover that voiceover is still alive and thriving. Come join us in the conversation.
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Welcome to "Hard Costs," the podcast where I, Katy Widrick, your Fractional CMO and Funnel Fixer, help you cut through the chaos and get you to clarity in your business. With a knack for crisis management and a passion for untangling complexities, my journey behind the scenes as a strategic partner for visionary CEOs has taught me the value of transparency, which is why my mission is to elevate founders and bring forth the unfiltered truth about the real costs of entrepreneurship. In a world ...
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Ever wish you knew what your favs talked about when it was just them behind closed doors? Or get insight into shared strategies and ranty moments on voxer? Well now you have an all access pass on the 7 Figure Starting Point podcast, where the behind-the-scenes secrets and shared strategies of your favorite entrepreneurs come to life! Hosted by Your Marketing Genie, world traveling charcuterie connoisseur, and 15 year marketing expert Ashleigh Chanél. And her secret sauce? It's all about reac ...
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Future-proof your business in the age of AI
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36:08AI is no longer just a tool—it’s becoming a team member and a competitive edge. In this solo episode, Akilah breaks down the four critical ways AI is transforming online business and reshaping our industries—and how entrepreneurs can stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re already using tools like ChatGPT or SEO Assist, or just starting to explore …
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AMU Connects You With The Houston Media Conference-Cinema Arts Society
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30:07Producer Ryan Aivalis gives AMU an update on plans for the 2025 Houston Media Conference. Listen to the great conversation, and check out details, right here. https://hmc25.eventive.org/welcomeBy Actors Meetup
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The First Step to Freedom: Document Your Genius
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17:19Ever feel like your team members just can't seem to read your mind? You've explained the process a dozen times, yet somehow the work still comes back nothing like what you envisioned? Today, I dive deeper into one of the five crucial steps to remove yourself as the bottleneck in your online agency: documentation. Building on my recent YouTube video…
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This is Tasha Gorel. I am a Houston photographer whose passion for my craft stems from my passion for people. I didn’t get into headshot photography because I fell in love when I picked up my first DSLR camera at 18 (though true). I didn’t start doing headshots because I treasure being a part of the actor’s path to success (also, very true). I star…
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Busy Is a Four Letter Word: How Slowing Down Can Help You Thrive with Kishshana Palmer
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1:00:11In this episode of the Girl Get Visible podcast, Akilah sits down with the powerhouse Kishshana Palmer to have a real conversation about what it truly means to step out of corporate, let go of the "busy badge," and lead with intention. Kishshana's new book, Busy Is a Four Letter Word: A Guide to Achieving More by Doing Less, hits on a truth many wo…
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Anime is hot and so many actors want to be part of this unique space in voiceover. This is our wrap on the latest Anime casting call, and a look ahead at what's next at AMU.By Actors Meetup
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Actors Meet Up Moves to Talyard Brewing Company!
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15:43Because of the incredible growth of our Actors MeetUp community, we have outgrown our space at Radio Lounge. So, we found an amazing space in Sugar Land at Talyard Brewing Company. We did an imprompteau podcast to get you up to speed. Enjoy!By Actors Meetup
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How to Get Featured in Large Publications in 2025 with Cindy Rodriguez Constable
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1:05:29If you’re a coach, consultant, or service-based business owner looking to expand your reach and grow your audience, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re talking about the power of getting featured in large publications like Forbes, Business Insider, and Time—and how it can take your business visibility to the next level. My guest…
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Stop Tech Overwhelm! Smart Automation for Thought Leaders & Entrepreneurs
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59:51Feeling overwhelmed by tech? You’re not alone! In this episode of Girl Get Visible, I sit down with Kronda Adair, CEO of Karvel Digital, to discuss how thought leaders and online entrepreneurs can simplify marketing, stop tech overwhelm, and leverage smart automation for growth. If you’re tired of juggling too many tools and struggling to streamlin…
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Copy Workshop Recap and Raquael Broke Something!
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13:06AMU does a recap on our 2.11.25 anime copy workshop and we tell you more about the AMU February 22nd Jumpstart Event. Plus a whole bunch of talk about anything and everything. Do you do VO?By Actors Meetup
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EP 26: Tasha Booth on Following Your Gut & Living Your Truth
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37:33Ever wonder what happens when you totally shake up your business model AND start living your most authentic life? That's exactly what we dive into with Tasha Booth in this episode. Tasha gets real about her recent pivot from running an agency to coaching other entrepreneurs, and wow -- her energy is absolutely electric! She opens up about everythin…
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EP 25: How Kelly Ruta Transformed Trauma Into a Sense of Purpose
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48:45In this conversation, Katy Widrick speaks with Kelly Ruta, a former licensed clinical psychotherapist and transformational coach, about her journey through trauma, resilience, and personal development. Kelly shares her experiences of childhood trauma, the impact of sports on her life, and how she transformed her pain into purpose. The discussion hi…
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There is a beautifully strong team behind the magic that happens at AMU. Rule #1, have fun. If you haven't met Hanne, Bruce, Raquael and Ray, this is your chance in a lifetime. This one is well worth the listen.By Actors Meetup
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EP 24: Eleanor Beaton -- Why Money is Power (Especially for Women)
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43:20In this engaging conversation, Katy Widrick interviews Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media, who shares her journey from a creative child to a successful entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women. Eleanor discusses the importance of financial independence, the dynamics of success and relationships, and the role of personal growth in her life. She…
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The Future of Business: AI, Data, and Entrepreneurship in 2025
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42:55Welcome to today's episode of the Girl Get Visible Podcast, where we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and share valuable insights to help you succeed in the business world. In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and expert Katrina Young to discuss the importance of preparing your business for success in 2025. Katrina Young is a seaso…
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EP 23: Carly Clark Zimmer on Authenticity and Breaking Free From "F" Words
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51:53In this conversation, Carly Clark Zimmer shares her journey from a shy, introverted child to a successful coach helping women set boundaries and overcome trauma. She discusses her early life, the challenges of being sensitive and empathetic, and her transition from massage therapy to coaching. Carly emphasizes the importance of humor in healing and…
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Navigating the Transition From Solopreneur to Agency Owner with Tasha Booth
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42:07In this episode of the Girl Get Visible Podcast, Tasha Booth joins the show to discuss her journey from being a solopreneur to becoming an agency owner and now a coach for agency owners. The conversation focused on the mindset shifts, team building, and process changes she needed to make to shift and scale her businesses. Tasha not only shares her …
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How She Sunsetted Her Agency to Follow Her Passion
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15:32From 7-Figure Agency to Full-Time Coaching: A Story of Following Your Gut After a brief hiatus since August, I'm thrilled to return with a deeply personal episode where I share my journey of making one of the biggest decisions in my business career - sunsetting my successful 7-figure agency, The Launch Guild, to fully embrace my passion for coachin…
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Bridging Influence and Advocacy: Ayesha Patrick's Journey to Visibility
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42:56In this Girl Get Visible Podcast episode, Akilah sits down with Ayesha Patrick, a social media influencer, author, and passionate advocate for psoriasis awareness. Ayesha shares her inspiring journey from becoming an accidental influencer influencer using her platform to advocate for important causes. With a focus on integrating personal experience…
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EP 22: The Month My Husband Spent in the Hospital
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1:16:57In this episode of the Hard Costs podcast, Katy Widrick interviews her husband Lucas about a life-altering health crisis that began in early 2024. The conversation delves into the unexpected onset of Lucas's severe health issues, the emergency response, hospitalization, and the eventual diagnosis of a rare parasitic infection called babesiosis. Thr…
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Supportive Communities: Turning Procrastination into Progress
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59:43Welcome to another engaging episode of the Girl Get Visible Podcast! Join us as we dive into a critical aspect of entrepreneurship: the power of community and support. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Marissa Loewen, a dynamic business strategist and the Founder of the Create the Rules Catalyst. Marissa shares her wealth of knowledge on how ge…
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Crafting Launch Strategy: Timing, Long-Form Content, and Revenue-Boosting Blogs
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23:39Launching a new product, service, or event? Your content strategy plays a critical role in your success. In this episode of the Girl Get Visible Podcast, Akilah Thompkins-Robinson breaks down how long-form content can supercharge your launch strategy—not just from an SEO perspective but as a tool to educate, nurture, and convert your audience. Akil…
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Successful Launches & Navigating Revenue Plateaus w/ Tasha Booth
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46:22Tasha and I had such a fun conversation about launching strategies, the importance of managing client expectations, the role of ads in business growth, and the mindset shifts needed for agency owners to scale their businesses. Tasha and I are kindred spirits when it comes to making data-driven decisions, consistent visibility, and focusing on profi…
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Astrology as a Business Compass w/ Sheri Moise
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1:08:43This episode is freaking amazing! Sheri and I talk about the intersection of astrology and business, discussing how astrological cycles can inform marketing strategies and business planning. Sheri, an intuitive business astrologer, shares insights on the current North Node in Aries and its implications for marketing, emphasizing the importance of s…
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In this riveting episode of the Girl Get Visible podcast, Akilah delves into the detrimental impact of procrastination on your business. Sharing a personal story where she almost lost a $3,000 opportunity, Akilah highlights how waiting for the 'perfect time' can cost you dearly. She discusses the pitfalls of the "until" mindset—waiting until you ha…
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Scaling Back for Joy & Peace in Business w/ Kelsey Kerslake
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46:40Kelsey Kerslake discusses the importance of productizing services and implementing systems to scale beyond six figures. She shares her experience of transitioning from doing all the work herself to having a team to back to herself. But still hitting business and life goals through investments. She highlights the importance of understanding the fina…
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EP 21: Burnout -- 3 Years Later (How Are Things...Really?)
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29:31Three years after my "Brush With Burnout," how am I really doing? What have I learned to do or not do, and did my predictions from the 6-month mark come true? If you're just catching up, you may find it helpful to also listen to "My Brush With Burnout" episode from May 2022.By Katy Widrick
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Navigating Politics and Business During Election Season
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30:21In this episode of "Girl Get Visible," host Akilah Thompkins-Robins sits down with marketing strategist Andréa Jones of https://onlinedrea.com to discuss the unique challenges and strategies for business owners during election season. This conversation is crucial as politics and election time can significantly impact a business's social content, au…
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Ads Chat: How Ashly Locklin Built a Six-Figure Course Business Using Ads
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40:41In this Ads Chat episode, I spoke with Ashly Locklin about creating successful courses using ads. Ashly's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, from being hacked and losing all her social media accounts to launching a course that made $20,000 in just two weeks. She emphasized the power of ads in reaching new audiences and highlighted the impo…
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EP 20: Boss Talks With Hillary Gadsby, the Master Connector
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34:08Hillary is a master connector and the visionary behind Boss Talks, a speaker series launched in 2014 in Los Angeles. This initiative showcased the trials and triumphs of successful women entrepreneurs, fostering a network where attendees can forge valuable connections and discover opportunities. One notable success story emerged when Nicci Levy, fo…
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How She Uses High Impact Workshops To Book Out Her Online Agency with AnnMarie Rose
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17:30In this episode of HSDT, I had the pleasure of interviewing Anne-Marie Rose, an online business strategist and offer alignment expert with a wealth of experience in helping service-based leaders scale their businesses with clarity and confidence. Anne-Marie shared valuable insights on how she leverages high impact workshops to book out her online a…
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7 Figure Stacking System w/ Melanie Aubert
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1:14:20“Can we double down on what’s currently working to reduce your time involved? That’s scaling. That’s a real business.” This episode is a freaking masterclass in scaling! Melanie and I go through what ascension looks like for coaches AND service providers. Melanie is the poster child for building a business that actually provides the life that you w…
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The Intersection of Acting & Entrepreneurship w/ Marisa Corcoran
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1:27:05Talking to Marisa Corcoran was so freaking fun! It was such a great conversation and I cant wait for you to get all of the good stuff from it! One of the most intriguing points was Marisa talking about a misconception she had about her program, the Copy Confidence Society, needing to solve all business problems. She realized the core promise was ab…
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Quiet Influence: The Power Of Audience-Centric Marketing w/ Jen Liddy
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1:08:21CONTENT CREATION THAT FEELS GOOD? SIGN ME UP! Creating content that resonates with your audience is both an art and a science. We chat about the changing landscape of online business, where old tactics like low-cost digital products and webinars are no longer as effective. Jen stresses the need for authenticity and the importance of creating conten…
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The Only Way To Guarantee Successful Facebook Ads
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23:38In this episode, I broke down what it I do for my clients when I want to ensure successful ads. I shared insights on creating scroll-stopping content, testing different ad formats, analyzing data points, and optimizing your funnel for maximum results. I talked about the importance of data-driven decisions over trendy marketing tactics. Remember, ru…
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How She Sets Boundaries In Her Agency when Everything Feels Urgent
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15:57Do you have trouble creating and holding your business boundaries? As service providers, it can sometimes feel hard to enforce the boundaries that we’ve created but then, when we don’t, we often feel taken advantage of and burned out. Our guest today, Jackie Ellis, shared her journey of moving from running a gym to running a successful Facebook ads…
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From Content Treadmill to Minimalist Marketing: The Power of Leveraged Platforms w/ TaVona Boggs
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50:19In today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with TaVona, a business coach extraordinaire. We delved into the misconception surrounding social media and the unrealistic expectations it sets for business growth. TaVona highlighted the need for a shift in mindset when using social media, focusing on building relationships and nurturing existing…
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How to Create a Scalable Offer System for Your Online Agency
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16:37In this episode I'm sharing valuable insights on how to "agencify" or productize your offers and create a scalable offer system for your online agency. Why is this important? By templatizing your offers, you're able to carry out your services in the exact same or very similar way from client to client, no matter which team member is assigned to the…
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In this episode, I explore how understanding our unique operating styles and motivations can revolutionize the way we work and lead in our businesses. From uncovering our innate tendencies to embracing our brilliance, we discovered the power of staying true to ourselves and operating authentically. So, if you're ready to unlock your full potential …
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How She Uses Awareness Tools To Hire The Right People Into The Right Seats with Melissa Froehlich
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25:19In this episode of the How She Did that Podcast, we’re welcoming back my good friend Melissa Froehlich. Melissa specializes in business alignment strategy, helping women entrepreneurs scale their businesses. Her unique approach is holistic, weaving in KOLBE and Human Design principles to craft effective, sustainable, and personalized business strat…
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Finding Your Growth Model w/ Kasey D'Amato
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51:07Ever wondered how to navigate the tricky waters of business growth and success? In this episode, we had the incredible Kasey D'Amato share her five-step growth model to help you get to your business goals easier. From identifying your growth plan to finding those who will help facilitate it, Kasey's insights on finding the right balance between con…
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Unveiling the 7 Figure Starting Point Podcast
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16:19In this episode Ashleigh Chanel, the host, introduced the podcast and discussed its purpose. The podcast is designed for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners with seven-figure dreams and beyond. I highlighted the significance of mindset in business success and shared my background as a marketer with over 15 years of experience. The podcast stru…
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Ever wish you knew what your favs talked about when it was just them behind closed doors? Or get insight into shared strategies and ranty moments on voxer? Well now you have an all access pass on the 7 Figure Starting Point podcast, where the behind-the-scenes secrets and shared strategies of your favorite entrepreneurs come to life! Hosted by Your…
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EP 19: Scaling Businesses and Prioritizing Work-Life Balance with Tatiana O'Hara
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36:23Welcome back to Hard Costs! In this episode, your host Katy welcomes Tatiana O'Hara, a team and leadership development consultant. Sharing insights from their entrepreneurial journeys, they delve into scaling businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Their discussion also highlights strategies for optimizing teams, taking calculated…
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How to Infuse Mission, Vision, Values into Your Agency's Day to Day - Part 2
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6:31In the final episode of this 2-part series, we delved into the importance of creating company core values. Core values serve as guiding principles that uphold a business's beliefs and conduct. They're a personal and intentional promise to you, to your company, to your team and to your clients about what they can expect and depend on. In this episod…
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How to Infuse Mission, Vision, Values into Your Agency's Day to Day - Part 1
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21:22In this episode of the How She Did that Podcast, our focus is on the importance of mission and vision statements for your business. These are not just documents to be created and forgotten; they are the guiding stars for your business's direction and decision-making. I broke down the difference between mission and vision statements and provided exa…
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Listen to this before you Start Your Membership
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29:07Is starting a membership on your list for 2024? Before you start make sure you listen to this. I've had 2 successful memberships and now event use some of the membership concepts I've learned for my SAAS community. Throughout the journey, I've experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly of owning a Membership business, and in this episode I share w…
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In this episode of the How She Did That Podcast, I am sharing three key steps to creating the perfect agency SOP. SOPs or Standard Operating Procedures, are an important part of creating templated systems and processes within your agency. With these guides in place, it is much easier to ensure consistency among your team as they work together and s…
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3 Ways to Make Clients Happy that Cost $0.00
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7:03In this episode of the How She Did That podcast, we dive into the art of client satisfaction without the need for extravagant gifts or expenses. I share three actionable strategies that can significantly boost your client's happiness and ensure a thriving, repeat business relationship. Define Success with Your Client - Understanding what success lo…
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Unlocking the Power of Facebook Ads for Maximum Reach with Stacy Reed
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1:00:53Have you been afraid to give Facebook Ads a try? Maybe you have tons of content and would love to get more eyes on it, or even better use it to drive people into your funnel. If you’re a content creator dealing with either of these right now you don’t want to miss this episode, In this episode, we dive deep into the world of marketing with Stacy Re…
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