Socialette: Bite-sized Social Media Marketing, Instagram Marketing And Online Marketing Lessons For Small Business Owners

We all have these beliefs and ideas that we've picked up over the years and taken them on as "truths" without ever really questioning where they came from or whether they still serve us and our business. In today's episode, I'm sharing my own beliefs that I needed to change to grow my business to where it's at now.- Why trading time for money means that you're working harder NOT smarter.- How trying to control the outcome can zap your creativity (and your energy).- Why avoiding failure by over-planning and overthinking can actually slow down your success.- Why learning to become more comfortable with uncertainty creates space for ideas and creativity.- How to avoid getting stuck with finding the "right vision" and instead focus on what you want and how you want to show up in your business.Episodes mentioned:- Ep #467: Denise Duffield-Thomas on money mindset, launching and scaling to a multi-million dollar biz by doubling down on one product. DM me 467 on Instagram stephtaylor.co or listen hereSHOW LINKS:- Dow

One of the biggest myths in the online business world today is that if you want to increase your revenue then you need to grow your audience. Yes, it's one option, but there are other ways you can increase your sales, even if your audience stays the same size. Today I share two simple and straightforward ways to do this, and it all comes down to basic maths (and a little strategy).In today's episode, we chat about:- The two, easier ways to grow your income without growing your audience.- How creating the right offers, with the right messaging, for the right people will help your conversions.- Why building hype around your offers does not work—and what you can do instead.- How solving different problems with different offers can help to increase the lifetime value of your clients.- How to use your "non-buyer surveys" to understand your audience better.Episodes mentioned:- Ep #637: How she turned a $9 membership into a six-figure business with Liz Wilcox. DM me 637 on Instagram stephtaylor.co or listen hereSHOW

The key to pricing your offer is NOT about how much content you provide, or what other people are charging or what you THINK people will pay. Instead, you need to be super clear on what outcome you're delivering in each offer. In today's episode, I am sharing 5 questions to ask yourself when you're pricing your online course, 1:1 coaching, programs or memberships.- Why clarifying the outcome will dictate the value (and therefore the pricing).- Understanding the difficulty of achieving the outcome and how long it will take them to get there.- The link between the outcome, how much support your clients need from you and the value this provides.- How educating your audience can help them to re-evaluate what outcomes they are prioritising.- How the value of your offer impacts your audience's bigger life picture.Episodes referred to:- Episode #644 - Ask Steph: Do you have to have live calls in your online course? Nope! (Here are 6 alternatives to coaching and Q&A calls) https://listen.stephtaylor.co/644b?sid=-

When starting your online digital business, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are so many new and shiny options like websites and logos and software platforms—but they all cost money. So, what's actually worth investing in from the get-go? In today's episode, I am sharing how to prioritise your money in those early few months, so that you can get the most bang for your limited buck.- Why DIY visual branding can be a great way to keep things really simple- How hiring a professional can help you to get really clear on your messaging, right from the start- What software platforms are worth investing in and why- The benefits of having support from the beginningEpisodes mentioned:Episode #515: If I were starting over with no audience, no products and no biz... This is what I would do - https://listen.socialette.co/515?sid=Episode #650: Copycats 101: How to protect yourself and what to do if someone copies you online with Riz Amin - https://listen.stephtaylor.co/650?sid=SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz

Copyrights and trademarks aren't a sexy topic—and not one that business owners usually consider until they're faced with a copycat. And then it can potentially be very, very expensive. In today's episode, I chat with Riz Amin from Foundd Legal about the legal side of copycats, and how to prevent them from striking!- Understanding when copying becomes a copyright infringement- Some practical steps you can take to prevent copycats- Trademarks vs copyright, and how best to use these in your business- Tips for addressing copyright infringement if you find a copycat- How to avoid accidental copying in your business- The new world of AI & Chat-GPT and the copyright minefield this can presentYou can find Riz at https://www.instagram.com/founddlegal/ and check out her website at https://founddlegal.com/ to access a copy of The Copycat KitSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day work

I've spoken about niching a lot on this podcast—but here's the thing: Niching down is one of the simplest ways to shift who your business attracts. So if you're struggling to stand out and find that you're getting people shopping around for the cheapest option, rather than seeing the value in what you sell, it could be that you need to switch up what you offer. So, in today's episode, I'm sharing some new ways to think about niching.- The link between your niche and your offers- The answers to the most frequently asked niching questions, such as "how niche is too niche?" and "won't niching limit my business?"- How to think about your business to help you to clarify your own niche- The 3 different ways to niche your business and the people this will attract- How your niche can help you stand out in an otherwise crowded, oversaturated marketSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day

Boundaries are a hot topic—not just in business, but in everyday life too. Setting boundaries is one thing, but knowing how to implement them—and communicate them to others—can be quite the challenge! So, in today's episode, I am sharing the 4 must-have boundaries for your online offers so that YOU feel safe and comfortable in your business AND your clients know what to expect.- How to define your boundaries in your business and why they are important- The types of boundaries needed for both 1:1 and group online programs- How clarifying why and when your clients can contact you sets the foundation for all future interactions- The benefits of being proactive about boundary-setting- How to deal with those clients who disrespect your boundariesEpisodes referred to in this podcast: https://listen.stephtaylor.co/499 - Monica Yates on how to create boundaries in your business to protect your energySHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits:

Today I'm answering a question from a listener who wants to know how to keep the fire going in her business. Let's be honest, it can be hard to always stay motivated when it comes to running your own business, so in this episode, I share how I stay inspired and excited about my business.- Why enjoying life outside of your business can help you to feel more present and excited when working in your business- How being super selective about the content you consume can minimise overwhelm and those 'I'm not doing enough' feelings- The importance of investing in one mentor at a time to move you closer to your goals- The benefits of having a business networking community around you for support- How focusing on a fun project (or creative idea) can help dig you out of a business rutHave a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https

Coming up with offers, content and messaging that resonates with your ideal clients can sometimes be a struggle. We may think we know what our audience needs from us, but often it's a guessing game where we cross our fingers and hope for the best. Today I am sharing with you my 5 key questions that I ask my audience regularly. Their answers always inspire me to create great, targeted content that's tailored to their needs.- How to research your audience, entice responses and evaluate their answers- How uncovering their problems highlights the disconnect in your messaging while also offering valuable content material- The benefit of identifying the end game for your ideal client (and the hidden inspiration this can offer)- Drilling down the obstacles (real and imagined) that may be holding your audience back- When audience visualisation translates into powerful copy that resonates with your ideal client- Why keeping it simple can be so effectiveSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.

Struggling with your pricing? This is one of the toughest decisions faced by business owners—grappling with the question of what to charge for their offers. In today's episode, I reveal the tendency to undercharge, rather than overcharge, and the signs to look out for.- Why we fall into the trap of undercharging, particularly at the beginning of our business journey- When busy and burnt out can be a sign that it's time to re-evaluate your expertise- How undercharging can attract the wrong clients, not the right ones- When your audience doesn't value your offer enough to commit to it and how finding the 'uncomfortable price point' promotes action- The hidden message behind hitting your income ceiling and the value in reviewing your offer suite- When the offer price does not accurately reflect the effort you put in and value you provide (and so resentment sets in)SHOW LINKS:- Want to know more about Offer Less, Sell More: https://stephtaylor.co/offer-less-sell-more -Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://step

Today I'm answering a question from a listener who wants to know whether it's necessary to include live Q&A and coaching calls in her cohort-based courses. Whilst I am a big advocate for Q&A calls, in this episode I break down 6 alternatives and how to determine what's right for your program.- How understanding the transformation your audience needs within your course will help determine the engagement level that's required- The benefit of offering a community within your program and how to get the most out of it- How running accountability groups and calls can be a great alternative to drive student support and engagement- The suitability of mini-mastermind calls as a perfect workshopping solution- How training a team member to coach or lead on your behalf can reduce your workload (if you can access the best person for the job!)- The benefits of identifying your students' challenges AND enlisting the support of an expertHave a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question

Imposter syndrome is a reality for most business owners, and it's one that can sneak up on you unnoticed even as your business flourishes. In today's episode, I share my own experience with imposter syndrome and how it might be showing up for you in your business too.- What imposter syndrome looks like and how it's holding you back- How feeling overworked and pressured to do more can have a hidden cause—and what it's costing you- When you fail to value your own expertise as the master of your craft- How constantly giving the spotlight to others (and keeping yourself in the shadows) hinders your growth- How imposter syndrome can show up as over-reaching and over-delivering, and be a disservice to your audience- How saying yes, when you really mean no, can sabotage your boundaries—and your opportunities- The curse of perfectionismSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB-5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on

Niching your target audience is a critical element to nail in your business, however it's also the one thing that raises the most questions. Get it wrong it and it can could hurt your future growth big time! Today I'm sharing with you my experience landing up in the wrong niche (ouch!) and the 5 signs that you may be targeting the wrong niche.- Why you've hit your growth ceiling and can't find clients to serve in your business- When your message is too broad and you're struggling to stand out in an over-saturated market- When your niche no longer brings you joy- The importance of specificity in niching when you niche by name but not by nature- Signs that your niche can't afford your servicesSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 3

Being busy and productive are not the same thing, and they don't always translate into growth. In today's episode we explore 8 things that you might be busily doing in your business that don't actually move the needle or make you more productive.- The curse of perfectionism and how it's holding you back.- When over-planning feels safe and comfortable, but not necessarily productive.- Why taking action steps leads to clarity and confidence (not the other way around).- How overcomplicating tasks can cause overwhelm and stagnation.- The art of saying 'no'! Ask yourself: 'Would I say yes to this if it were tomorrow?'.- How failing to identify your focus point leads to 'shiny object syndrome'.- Why distracting yourself by over-consuming content (and doing too much research!) is one of the biggest time and energy wasters.SHOW LINKS:- Want a free copy of Escape the Messy Middle? Get it here: https://stephtaylor.co/emm- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch

Today I am answering a question from a listener who has multiple business ideas but doesn't know which one to pursue. In today's episode, I share how I've used the wrong ideas to create unsustainable businesses and reveal the process I now follow when making decisions.- Understanding the reality: not all ideas make viable business models.- Why starting with the market you intend to sell to and brainstorming (their problems and solutions) is the first step.- The power of 1:1 client research to gain insight into what they need.- Key considerations when prioritising your ideas.- Why testing your idea is a crucial step in the decision-making process.Have a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Ge

Growing your audience can be a long, hard slog. But it doesn't have to be. Audience growth can be simple—if you follow the two-part formula I'm sharing in today's episode. Having one part of the formula without the other (or having neither) just won't cut it in today's online world. In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 ways this shows up and how to fix it.- How to balance both sides of the audience growth equation for successful audience growth.- Why great content is only as good as the strategy implemented to promote it.- Why focusing on intentional promotion strategies over organic social media growth is critical.- How creating remarkable content will set you apart and move the needle on audience buy-in.- Why getting out of your comfort zone and consistently delivering remarkable content can pay dividends.SHOW LINKS:- Learn more about Boost your Brand's Superfans: https://stephtaylor.co/boost-your-brands-superfans- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launc

For most of us, building an online business is all about freedom AND being profitable. However, it's not all smooth sailing, and there are (usually) a few bumps and bruises along the way, where you may end up broke, burnt out or both. In this episode, I'm sharing my own experiences in each of these phases and how I found my way to that sweet spot on the other side.- Understanding the leverage on your return and how you can influence this.- The importance of nurturing your customer for the long term whilst also promoting continued engagement.- The hamster wheel of broke and burnt out and how to recognise that you're there.- The strategies to overcome those times when consistent income fails to deliver the freedom you crave.- The value of keeping the big picture in mind when getting intentional about your offer suite.SHOW LINKS:- Learn more about Offer Less, Sell More: https://stephtaylor.co/offer-less-sell-more- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch P

Liz Wilcox is an email strategist that shows small businesses how to build online relationships and make real money with emails. Her incredible $9 membership has yielded multiple six figures all whilst maintaining her 'simple is my superpower' ethos. In today's episode, we dive into the world of low-ticket items and understand how getting clear on your direction (and staying the course) can really set you up for low-stress success.- How a low ticket membership can scale to six figures.- How growing a membership starts with believing in your offer, creating your own hype and hitting your personal targets.- When launching begins and ends with an email list, literally!- How to create a sustainable, low-ticket membership that works for you AND your audience.- How to avoid unnecessary fear and overwhelm by not overthinking your course content creation.- Liz's simple tips for membership onboarding, retention and engagement.You can find Liz at lizwilcox.com and download her free email samples or connect with her on

Riding the income roller coaster can be a challenge when it comes to online business. Some try to solve this by rebirthing an offer into a different format, however, this isn't always the solution. So, today I am sharing some better options to help you to ride that wave in your business:- The importance of understanding that your 1:1 client may be quite different to your one-to-many student.- Why a concrete sales funnel is essential to turn your 1:1 offer into an online product that avoids lackluster results.- The value of intentionally designing a suite of offers to re-engage your existing clients whilst also appealing to new audiences.SHOW LINKS:- Learn more about Offer Less, Sell More: https://stephtaylor.co/offer-less-sell-more- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://

Expanding into an overseas market can create so much potential for your business, but it's also important to travel this path with your eyes wide open to negotiate the challenges. Today I am sharing some mindful tips with you as you grow your business beyond your country's borders.- Why pricing your products in US dollars can give you a competitive edge and the benefit of maintaining a US dollar bank account.- The importance of understanding key terminology differences across the globe.- Why it's critical to ensure that your offer is suitable for overseas markets and how to craft messaging that demonstrates its worth.- Navigating product delivery elements and how they can impact the way you do international business.- How to connect with your new global audience while promoting growth outside of your country of origin.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next