Stop, Collaborate & Listen

How effective are your meetings when they come to time, agenda, structure & outcome? This episode breaks down a few ideas for increasing the productivity of your business meetings - from booking them to following up! Resources mentioned:CalendlyYoucanbookme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media collaborations are one of the easiest, quickest ways to dip your toe into brand collaborations - and you absolutely don’t need a large following to do them! I’ve got key ideas for your consideration in this episode, and 5 steps to brilliant social media collaborations. We'll cover: identifying your value sourcing a great collaboration partner defining objectives coming up with a creative idea leveraging a collab beyond social media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing a business is no easy feat & it's no secret that a cash injection can make all of the difference when it comes to boosting growth. This episode covers 7 options for funding your business growth - some you may not have considered! A few of the resources we mentioned:KickstarterEquitiseSkipprGovernment Tax Incentives & Grants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! No doubt you've set a goal for 2019, or have a general sense for the next 'thing' you need to happen for your business to grow. This episode unpacks 8 super easy strategies for achieving this big goal of yours - & some may surprise you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your business is growing and all of a sudden you need to make a shift into conscious leadership. Building and leading a small team is one of the hardest things about growing a business, so I've roped in Martin Moore, Co-founder of Your CEO Mentor to chat all things leadership, with a few key tips. Working 'at level', respect before popularity (& friendships in the workplace), avoiding micro-management and 'letting go' of certain tasks as a founder are just some of the topics we cover in this episode. Enjoy! A few resources we mentioned: Your CEO Mentor Podcast & Website Weekly WIP Meetings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wanted media coverage for your business? Amazing. This is the episode for you! 5 tips for getting started with DIY-ing your own publicity strategy, demystifying the 'press release' and a couple of little ideas for you. A well rounded publicity strategy is awesome for reaching new customers and building credibility for your business. When done strategically, great publicity coverage is SO much more effective than, say, a full-page advertisement. You're engaging your audience, with people a story for a significantly longer time than they would flick past an ad. It's worth the time investment and relationship building.reading Resources we mentioned... Sourcebottle HARO Collabosaurus Dropbox Collabosaurus Instagram (for DM's) Free co-marketing masterclass See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This strategy requires you to take a step back and have a look at your business objectively, from the outside. We’re looking for ways to anticipate the needs of your customers, ways to maximise their spend, and offer a logical ‘customer path’ - without too much time spent developing new things, or whole new businesses! We've got four great tips for building new revenue streams - enjoy. Check out Collabosaurus here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Launching a podcast has been, quite unexpectedly, one of the most powerful content marketing strategies we have tried. So, I thought I would run through what you need, the process I went through, the tools I use and my top 4 tips for building your own podcast channel. Resources we mentioned..WhooshkaaCanva [album cover template]UpworkGarageband [settings snapshot can be found here] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*happy sigh* - brand collaborations are our favourite. In this episode, we break down the different types of collaborations (events, social media & product) with a bunch of examples, to help you find the right one for your brand. If you've ever felt stuck for creative ideas, this is the episode for you! You can check out our strategy & ideas generator HERE& of course, list a free campaign on Collabosaurus HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media advertising is a great way to get in front of customers, but it can be confusing simply because there is SO much you can do with Facebook ads! In this episode, we run through our top tips for optimising your campaigns & getting the best results from your advertising budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one likes to be rejected, but it's SO part and parcel of running your own show. Whether it's investor rejections, job roles and promotions, rejections from a client pitch - it's important to stay positive and keep on keepin' on. So, how do you do this when things don't work out? Here are our top tips for dealing with rejection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever get stuck with your content marketing & content creation? These 5 content types are an AMAZING way to structure your marketing materials. Why? Because creating content that CONNECTS with your audience will ultimately lead to more trust, more sales & more engagement. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most common things we hear from other business owners is "there's just not enough time in the day!" We hear you. In the name of productivity, this episode covers 8 ways you can free up time in your business. Speaking of time-saving, have you tried out Collabosaurus? A common reason why small businesses DON'T explore brand collaborations is because of the time it takes. With Collabosaurus, you can tap into the power of brand collaborations with NO pitch, NO big idea, NO budget and in a QUARTER of the time. We've got you :) Resources we mentioned in this episode... ZapierIFTTTCalendlyYoucanbookmeMailchimp / Infusionsoft / Seva I also referenced one of our past episodes on creating a 'Goal Filter' for your business, hit the show icon above to have a listen to our other episodes :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're guilty of spending 99% of your social media time glued to Instagram marketing - you are not alone! However, you're missing a huge opportunity to tap into vast audiences through other mediums (that perhaps aren't as saturated). In this episode, we've got 4 ways to optimise your LinkedIn reach organically, and 3 ways to better harness Facebook marketing (without any advertising spend at all). Resources we mentioned:Collabosaurus (to find amazing brand collaborators) MeetEdgar (for repurposing content on LinkedIn & Facebook) How to check your Facebook analytics Promo by Slidely See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever created a 'goal filter' for your business? They're amazing. They help you stay on track, seize opportunities (or reject them), and maximise your productivity with clarity and conviction. In this episode, we talk through how we use 'goal filters' for Collabosaurus, and how you can create your own goal filter in 5 easy steps.  Oh! & YES we want to see your desktop screensaver on social media this week! Just tag @collabosaurus If you wanted to suss out the free campaign generator >> click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing your inbox is a never ending task! In this episode, we're talking 6 ways to transform your email management - so that you can spend LESS time in your inbox, and MORE time working on your business. A couple of the resources we mentioned...'Inbox Zero' article by Laura Roeder Unroll.me Yesware Boomerang Gmail Send + Archive (check out our Instagram highlight!) Loom Giphy Gmail extension Calendly Gmail extension HubSpot's HTML signature generator (Woah, there are a lot of tools this week!)Thanks so much for tuning in, and if you're loving the podcast we would love for you to leave a review (this helps us grow!) ​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perception has a huge impact on our buying decisions. So, how do you appear *big* even when you're just starting out? This episode has 6 ideas for making your brand ultra professional from day one, to help build trust with potential customers.Resources mentioned in this episode...Avery Products & CompetitionPR 101 CourseHubSpot Signature GeneratorCollabosaurusA big thank you to Avery for bringing this episode to life, don't forget to check out their creative competition! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Probono work isn't always about 'working for free'! There are some clever ways you can use probono work to grow your business. How? Find out in this episode, which will take you through 4 ways you can turn probono work into a strategic activity. We even run through an email script for how to ask clients for testimonials, shares and referrals (in a non-cringey way) Resources we mentioned... Toggle [time tracking software!] Collabosaurus campaign generator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brand Collaborations are one of the most effective marketing strategies out there. It’s where two brands team up to leverage each other’s strengths & create a mutually beneficial partnership. In this episode, we use examples of some seriously cool collabs, why they worked & how you can use collaboration marketing as a strategy to grow your business, double your audience & gain massive exposure.Resources we mentioned: - VIDEO: How to get started on Collabosaurus - Collabosaurus **It’s our 3rd birthday this week & to celebrate we’re offering 50% off our $30 starter subscription, or, your second month FREE on our $60 business subscription. The business subscription also gives you access to the super-helpful email templates, resources & webinars inside The CollaboHub. This offer is valid until 11/10/18, so get in quick!** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best businesses are built on creating products & services that provide a solution to people's pain points. Whether your customers want to save time, money or improve a process in their daily lives, identifying these pain points will help you boost your sales and will empower you to effectively communicate how your brand can help them. In this episode, we share three easy ways to identify these pain points and how to structure your message with the solution in mind. Resources we mentioned... www.Collabosaurus.com - create a campaign & get collaborating for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.