This episode's quiet conversation is with Dr. Nola Veazie, the CEO of V-Solutions Consulting LLC. I met Dr. Nola through one of her online groups on Alignable, Black-Owned Businesses. She also founded the Veteran-Owned Business Group and the Sound Off for Behavioral Health Practitioners.
The best way to ensure people know about and read your blog posts is to tell them you've written one or many. If you have an email list of subscribers or clients, sending them a monthly newsletter that contains snippets of your recent posts and podcast episodes is so smart. In this episode, I will share an important tip about increasing your analytics and clicks. Learn more about the Marketing Monsters Academy and meet my Marketing Monsters at http://myfirstcoachingclient.com
Podcasting will always be an introvert's best strategy for sharing content and being heard. You don't need fancy equipment but a headset with a voice cancelling microphone would be ideal. During this episode, I'll share some tips on how to repurpose your blog posts into podcast episodes. Plus, I'll share the tools and techniques I use when publishing my podcast. Learn more about the Marketing Monsters Academy and meet my Marketing Monsters at http://myfirstcoachingclient.com
In our Market the Voice of Your Customer: Blog Posts, I shared that writing a blog post is a great way to create content especially if you write a numbered list. During this episode, I share with you how to repurpose just one blog post into multiple social media posts and the tools I use to create and publish my posts. Learn more about the Marketing Monsters Academy and my Marketing Monsters at https://myfirstcoachingclient.com
One of the best ways to create content that relates to your target market is to write blog posts. Writing a blog post gives you the 'soapbox' you need to stand up and be heard. In this episode, you will learn how easy it is to write your first or next blog post using a suggestion I learned from a veteran Coach. Learn more about my Marketing Monsters and the Marketing Monsters Academy at http://myfirstcoachingclient.com.
We are continuing the conversation around the 'voice of your customer' with a challenge. Doing market research may seem like a daunting task, and therefore the Renny monster kicks in and we procrastinate doing it. During this episode, you'll discover the best and fastest way to do the market research you need to attract your ideal client -- over a weekend. If you'd like help with this challenge, visit myfirstcoachingclient.com and schedule a 'help me figure it out' session.
Knowing the voice of your customer is key to developing a strong marketing presence, designing relevant programs, and attracting your ideal clients. During this episode, we'll lay the foundation of understanding around this 'voice' and the part you play. Follow along over the next few weeks as I share this concept and the steps you can take to tap into the 'voice of your customer'. Learn more about the Marketing Monsters Academy and take the quiz at http://myfirstcoachingclient.com.
How do you develop your relationships? Do you use the same skills to develop loyalty and trust with your clients? Do your clients know that you desire a closer relationship with them? During this episode, I'll share a few attributes you can develop to strengthen your business relationships authentically. Learn more about the Marketing Monsters Academy and take the quiz at http://marketingmonstersacademy.com.
I know that small talk isn't what we enjoy, but in order to make new friends in your business, you will need to learn how to connect with others through small talk. In this episode, I share some fun and easy ways to strike up conversations and make the most of online or in-person networking events. Learn more about the Marketing Monsters Academy and take the Marketing Monsters quiz at http://myfirstcoachingclient.com.
Making clients friends isn't always easy, but it doesn't have to be difficult either. Nearly everyone could use a few more clients, right? This is a big thing to have in common with others. With a little trial and error, your social life can take a turn for the better as you apply some simple steps to your relationship building toolkit. In this episode, I'll share 8 ways you can enhance how you make clients friends and develop meaningful relationships with them. Learn more about The Marketing Monsters Academy, take the Monster quiz, and reserve your seat for our next virtual workshop at https://myfirstcoachingclient.com.
Relationships can be challenging. The quality of our relationships has a big influence on the quality of our lives. Think of a relationship like a living organism. They require attention and energy to thrive. When relationships are ignored, they degrade and wither away. How many clients have drifted away from you over the years? In this episode, I'll share 7 strategies you probably already use in your everyday life to maintain relationships and challenge you to use them with your client relationships. Learn more about The Marketing Monsters Academy and register for this month's virtual workshop at https://myfirstcoachingclient.com
Each day has its own set of circumstances, challenges, and opportunities. Do you push yourself to be all that you can be? In the midst of doing it all, do you remember to take time for yourself? During this episode we'll discuss how spending time on YOU is critical in so many ways. And, when try just one of the suggestions I've shared, you will recapture the zeal and energy you need to thrive each day. Learn more about the Marketing Monsters Academy at http://myfirstcoachingclient.com
Maybe you feel confident tweaking your online profiles and making online connections but get sweaty when you think about meeting your connections face to face; especially in large settings. With a little advance planning and positive thinking, you can be just as poised and confident at networking events as you are behind your computer screen. In this episode, I'll share seven steps to take BEFORE your next networking event. I use them on a regular basis and hope you find them valuable too. Learn more about the Marketing Monsters Academy at http://myfirstcoachingclient.com.
How do you recharge at the end of a day? How do you find space to recharge when you go to networking events? How vital is it to your business health that you find ways to recharge? During this episode, I'll share a few scenarios that have drained me but how I took charge and regained my energy. May you walk away with some ideas that you can implement right away! Feel free to learn more about the Marketing Monster Academy at http://myfirstcoachingclient.com
Opening the doors of a virtual business can be scary. Most of your marketing activities will be online, making you feel invisible. However, you can overcome the doubts and fears many introverts face by applying some of the solutions I share in this episode. Join me as I reveal the top 6 doubts and fears introvert entrepreneurs face along with my practical suggestions. You can also learn more about the Marketing Monsters Academy at http://myfirstcoachingclient.com.
Procrastination can be a result of perfectionism, wanting things to be just so before launching. And, until it's perfect then it's not fit for human eyes. Well, procrastination can also result in losing business to your competition. Why not launch what you have and make edits as you go along, testing it out on clients. During this episode, I'll share my Marketing Monster Renny and his voices of doubt and fear. Then I'll share a few tips you can use to kick your procrastination monster to the curb.
One of the best ways to build a sustainable business is to create relationships with the right people. You want your network to also include those who would be great referral partners. During this episode, I'll introduce you to Gerke and his fears around playing bigger. I'll give him some tips on how to build meaningful relationships in a way that gets people to say YES.
Getting ready to walk into a room full of strangers to benefit your business can be frightening. Sometimes the anxiety around networking has to do with having confidence in our business and message. Things get easier when you have the right ammunition and support. During this episode, I'll introduce you to Faye and her networking woes plus share some simple mind shifts you can make today to increase your confidence and networking savvy.
One of the biggest challenges we face in business is deciding on a target market, niche, or specialty. It is so important to know some basics about your target market in order for them to find you and you to find them. During this episode, I'll introduce you to Gabby and the fears she has about finding her people. Plus, I'll share a few tips to help you strengthen your marketing mojo in this area.
When you open your doors to do business online, you should take steps to set up your business legally. Having a legal business can open doors of opportunities and increase your credibility, confidence, and business savvy. In this episode, you'll meet my Marketing Monster, Avery. I'll share Avery's voices and fears along with tips on how to kick them to the curb.
