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

Every year, I like to gaze into my crystal ball and give some predictions for what I think the year ahead will hold in the online business space. As we ring in the New year, this episode I'm sharing with you my predictions for what may lie ahead in 2023. Plus we take a quick look back at how my predictions for 2022 played out—spoiler: I was pretty good!In this episode, some of the predictions I'm talking about:- What I think will happen with Instagram in 2023 and how you can protect yourself against this- What's going to happen with web3 and what this means for you as a business owner- Why the value of smaller communities will outweigh larger audience platforms- How establishing foundations will be key to sales and growthEpisodes referred to in this episode:- https://listen.stephtaylor.co/525 - A lowdown on web3 and why it's about to totally flip how we market our businesses- https://listen.stephtaylor.co/552 - Are communities the new social media? Here's what you need to know about this current trendSHOW LIN

With all the recession talk going on around us, the business environment might feel a little uncertain. Today, I'm talking about ways you can overcome the 'doom and gloom' and reconnect with your audience to promote cashflow in your business.In this episode we chat about:- Finding your jumping-off point to create a new offer 'right now' - The power of reiterating how you can serve your audience- The magic in relaunching!- Reconnect and reengage - the results can be surprising!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 launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Slow periods can be super productive as it's the perfect time to work on your business and set yourself up for for long term results!In this episode, I share with you how I set myself up for future growth in these down times...- Invest intentional time and energy into audience growth- How to get clear on your 'ideal customer'- How to amplify your reach - Focus on your unique angle - strengths, experience, knowledge and your audience needs- Research, research, research - it's super valuable on so many levels- Get clarity on your perfect digital product idea- Start creating your income-producing assets...short term income vs long term growth!Today's take-away - use quiet periods to set yourself up today for your future success!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 launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: htt

My journey has taken me from a client-based service income to a digital product-based business and today I'm walking you through the simple steps that you go through to design your digital product-based business. In this episode we cover:- Identifying your's (and your audience's) big dream...- Nailing the clear transformation of your digital product journey...- Identify the best way to solve the problem- Niching in your business...the progression of your products 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 launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet’s be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Imagine for a moment that I was starting out from scratch...no followers, no subscribers, no content and no products. Today I'm covering what I would do to start up a business from scratch...In this episode, we explore the following steps:- Pick a broad topic or area of interest- Find and hang out in related communities- Identify opportunities in this community by engaging and understanding their challenges (aka identify the problem you can solve)- Conduct audience research- Choose 1 main content platform (that suits your strength) and start sharing your content- Begin building your email list - lead magnet and consistent communication are key!- Explore other opportunities for content sharing- Keep sharing, growing and being present - Map out the offer and start launching!!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 launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtay

After a massive start to this year, I felt exhausted, it was time to take stock and reassess my priorities for Quarter 2. With an unsteady economy coupled with my competing priorities, I realised that now was a great time to focus on streamlining my business to set us up for future growth. So today, I want to share with you the 7 things I have done to work to this goal...In today's episode I cover:- The benefit of redefining my pathways...where my audience get to know me, like me, trust me and over time are ready to buy from me- Resist the urge to over-create...keep it simple and consistent!- Restricting live launching through streamlining the process- Flexibility in client work (that satisfies my launch cravings)- Building out my team with my first permanent employee- Content collation - I wrote a book!! - Lifting the pressure on Instagram...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

Content creation is a critical component in the digital product world, but it doesn't have to be a time drain on your business. Regardless of your preferred platform, today I share with you my tips on creating content with ease...In this episode we cover:- Audience participation - not only gives you tonnes of ideas, it ensures your content is meeting your audience where they are at!- Work with your strengths in content creation - if you don't enjoy it, don't do it!!- Show up consistently on one platform well!- One piece of content multiple ways- What would this look like if it were easy - avoid over-complication syndrome!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 launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Insta

Today I’m answering a question from a listener who is curious about work-life balance and whether it’s possible to run a business that’s profitable without working 60+ hours a week.In this episode, I’m sharing a snapshot of my journey, including:- Getting clarity on the factors that affect your work hours, beyond business demand- Why assessing the next phase of my business is critical to laying the foundations for what's to come- The very real value of not trading time for money...plotting your own path- Why freeing up space to focus on your 'Queen Bee' role is super important- What the ever-changing landscape of work hours looks like in a growing business- The key difference between working ON the business versus IN the businessHave 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

Today I am coaching Dinorah Bermúdez who is the author of “My Year Without Men,” relationship coach, and guest speaker. Dinorah is seeking input on the best way to create and share content that cuts through an already saturated market. Today we chat about strategies to pinpoint and connect with your ideal audience. In this episode, we chat about:- How standing out the in crowd...zagging when others are zigging...can be so powerful.- Why intentionally crafting out your ideal audience can be a game changer to your business- Getting clarity on your messaging and using relatable terminology to highlight your expertise- The benefits of identifying mindset shifts as an audience nurturing technique- Strategically planning for audience growth...its more than posting on social mediaSHOW 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://stephta

Today I am answering a question from a listener who wants to re-engage with their audience following a period of silence. They are seeking to understand how to best share content that will not only re-engage these people but also grow their audience. In this episode, I'm sharing: - How successfully sharing content builds audience engagement and promotes new growth- The importance of showing up consistently as an instrumental means of re-engagement- Evaluating our commitment to social media and seeing this as a nurturing platform- Strategies for attracting a new audience - Knowing when your audience will be ready to buy...the why, what and how behind nurturing for successHave a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephEpisodes referred to in this episode:- https://listen.stephtaylor.co/580 - What to do when your existing audience is for a completely different niche to your new one- https://listen.stephtaylor.co/562 - How I can grow my audience

As we approach the holiday season, now is a great time to look back on the year that was. In today's episode, I share with you my reflections on what worked, what didn't work, and 3 lightbulb moments that came out of my mistakes.In this episode I chat about:- The powerful impact of taking action to reflect upon and tweak what is no longer working - Getting intentional about repurposing content for maximum potential- Creating structure that allows for freedom to focus on the 'wants' and not the 'needs' of the business- We can't always do all the things...recognising and responding to the overload- Just because it's out there, doesn't mean it will sell - the reality of not having sales processes in place- Mapping out the next step - how can I continue to service my existing audience?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 launch? Book a VIP intensive: https:/

Today I am coaching Helena McDonald who is a dietitian working with women suffering from gestational diabetes. Her unique challenge is that her audience have an immediate problem and a very limited transformation timeframe. Today we are exploring how best to structure Helena's business model and offers to not only work around this challenge but thrive despite it. In this episode we chat about:- How reassessing your audience's needs can provide clarity to pivot your existing offers- Not every transformation can be solved with a course - exploring alternative platforms- How drilling down on the problems you solve can identify potential expansion opportunities- The positive benefit of a tiered step nurturing process and the surprising value and flexibility it can give to your offer suite- Why evergreen does not mean set and forget!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

Today I am answering a listener's question around long-form content creation. A very common query, in this episode, I am sharing with you the 5 key considerations when creating content that's longer than a standard reel or an Instagram caption...- Why content alone will rarely convert to sales but will bring your audience closer to being ready to buy from you- The power of a strategic sales processes - turning browsers into buyers and followers into clients- Nurturing your audience to be ready to buy by bridging the gap between where they are versus where they need to be - How to build trust by promoting your expertise through long-form content- Why a Call to Action (CTA) is crucial in content creation...mapping out the next step in your audience's journeyHave 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/

Justin Moore is a passionate sponsorship coach and the founder of Creator Wizard, a school and community that teaches you how to find and negotiate your dream brand deals so that you stop leaving thousands on the table. In today's episode, Justin and I revisit his launching journey and share his pro tips on pitching for partnerships to grow your enrolments.In this episode we chat about:- Testing the waters—starting out and the valuable lessons Justin learned from his first launch which wasn't as successful as he'd hoped.- Why bouncing back and identifying the variables for your next launch can have such positive benefits- Understanding the impact of your course beyond the number of participants. Low sign-ups doesn't always mean failure!- Embracing your aspirational growth and the surprising benefits of increasing your price point- When inaction can be a curse - start somewhere and believe that the best path will identify itself- Justin's powerful R.O.P.E pitching methodYou can find Justin at https://www.insta

Today I am coaching Ashley Roberts who is a practicing Attorney who also runs a completely unrelated business. Ashley is struggling to work through the best way to grow an audience for her new business away from her current social platform, which is all law-related. We address this in our chat along with tips on creating high-value content rather than noise!In this episode, we chat about- How understanding the mechanics of social platforms and managing your strategic presence can be a game changer in your business - How engaging in collaborations and networking opportunities can boost your growth- The benefit of amplifying your long-form content and capitalising on the endless ways this can be repurposed- Not all growth happens online - how to secure in-person partnerships that offer new audience interaction - Staying the course and analysing your strategy successYou can connect with Ashley @the_bliss_queen_ and learn about her '33 Days to Feminine Radiance' challenge or over on Youtube at The Bliss QueenSHOW

Today I'm answering a question from a listener who is struggling with a lack of inspiration in her business. She is feeling weighed down by the long to-do list and the ever-present ebbs and flows of running a business. Today I share my own experiences and the tips and strategies that I have used to break out of this slump.- How reconnecting to your 'Why' can provide a great source of renewed motivation - When re-evaluating your mental load to an 'essential' to-do list can help you seek clarity through the overwhelm- How identifying your business 'season' can be so powerful in plotting the way forward right now- Why focusing on self-care to replenish your empty cup is instrumental to getting back on track!- The positive benefit of finding your 'white space' and giving yourself permission to disconnectHave a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- Check my Offer Less, Sell More Workshop: https://stephtaylor.co/offers- Get my Daily

In the online business space where everyone is quick to talk about how they're scaling up their businesses, there aren't nearly enough people talking about what happens when you need to scale back your business. Today, I'm welcoming back Tarzan Kay, one of my favourite ever guests, to have a very raw conversation about her decision to scale back her successful business.In today's episode we chat about:- Tarzan's experience running an online business whilst juggling some massive life changes and curveballs. - How she came to the realisation that she didn't have the capacity to lead her students or her team right now, and the process behind coming to terms with that. - How she navigated the process of scaling back her business and letting go of her team. And so much more. I can hand on heart say this was my favourite interview I've done on this podcast to date. You can find Tarzan at tarzankay.com and keep up to date by joining her email list at tarzankay.com/joinSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: ht

Today I am coaching Jemima Flendt who is a quilt pattern designer, author and teacher currently developing an online course for quilters and preparing for her first launch. Jemima is seeking guidance on the best messaging to use to promote to a new audience and achieve her aim of hitting the beginner quilting market. Today we chat about strategies to create clear, concise messaging that converts.In this episode we chat about:- The gold that comes from audience research...exploiting the old adage 'they don't know what they don't know'!- Why launching is all about buying the promise and how your messaging statements are imperative to communicating the outcome- How identifying and breaking down the key features and benefits of your offer can have a positive, nurturing benefit on your audience- Why keeping your messaging language clear and concise, over-complicated and fancy, is a must.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://s

Today I am answering a question from a new online business owner who is wondering if her offers are meeting the needs of her audience and whether she should be rethinking her strategy. In today's episode, I offer some suggestions on how to approach this dilemma- How drilling down on 'the why' behind our feelings of insecurity can be so enlightening in delivering greater clarity on offer outcomes - Why small group format courses can hold so much benefit to developing and refining your offers- The proof is in the purchase...the only way to know if your offer will sell is to give it a go!- How your 1:1 clients can provide valuable direction in course creation through outcome-oriented coaching strategies - Remember - the best offers solve a problem or deliver a transformation!Have a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- Sign up for my live workshop - Offer Less, Sell More: https://stephtaylor.co/offers- Get my Daily Biz Booster ema

Live launching is definitely an important part of my online business - and can be a great addition to most online businesses - however not all offers require a live launch. Today I am sharing with you 3 alternative sales solutions and how they are best applied.In today's episode we chat about:- How to identify which digital products are best suited to live launching and the all-important 60-90 day pre-launch nurturing process.- The benefit of 'always open' offers and the value they can add to your audience as instantly accessible problem solvers.- How 'limited time launching' of a high ticket offer to a small, highly engaged audience can provide a positive cash injection to your business.- The value of 'next step offers' allowing existing or returning clients an opportunity to continue their journey with you.SHOW LINKS:- Sign up for my live workshop - Offer Less, Sell More: https://stephtaylor.co/offers- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: