It seems that the norm in business is to be in constant pursuit of new leads. In this episode, Samantha and Tim give insight into why this should not always be the case, hence the need to stop chasing new leads and try this instead. New leads are important for continuous business growth and revenue but entrepreneurs tend to neglect conversations and relationships they have opened up with potential prospects. In the process of searching for new leads, they forgot what’s necessary - nurturing conn...
Jun 15, 2022•24 min•Ep. 387
It’s natural for us to doubt our abilities. Waiting for that “perfect” moment to try something new... But what if that time never comes? In this episode, I’m joined by Ron Reich where we talk about a situation that plagues many coaches; getting caught in the opening act trap. Ron’s mission is to inspire A-player entrepreneurs to scale their business to 7 figures through his marketing systems. He speaks about why so many entrepreneurs get stuck being in the opening act, rather than being the head...
Jun 13, 2022•30 min•Ep. 386
Life is full of uncertainties and there will be moments when unforeseen events affect your business. In this episode, Samantha and Tim discuss a crucial topic every entrepreneur must know - preparing for the unknown in business. There will be instances when business owners need to step out of the business; sickness, family emergencies or accidents can happen at any time. To prepare for this, you need to have processes in place that ensure your business can still run without you. We discuss the s...
Jun 08, 2022•20 min•Ep. 385
Have you ever had the feeling of not being enough? Even though you’ve achieved success in various aspects of life, limiting beliefs have still crept in? In this episode, we discuss how to relieve imposter syndrome and own your power with Spencer Snakard. Spencer is an Executive Transformation Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. She helps people break through their limiting beliefs and live a life that is aligned with their purpose. Bringing your awareness to the symptoms of imposter syndrome will help ...
Jun 06, 2022•40 min•Ep. 384
Connections are the driving force for all businesses. Although some business owners focus too much on making a sale; they overlook the value of nurturing relationships. In this episode, we’ll share insights about business building through connections. Gary Schuller is the founder of The Business Marketplace Global, where he highlights the importance of growing a network for companies, and facilitates building connections for his clients. When the right connections are formed, it opens up opportu...
Jun 01, 2022•36 min•Ep. 383
Podcasting is a great way to build brand awareness and authority. However, it can also be a waste of time when you don’t have a strategy to grow your brand and your business. In this episode, we’ll reveal ways to leverage podcasts to boost authority. Lyndsay Phillps is a Content Marketing and Podcast expert and host of the Leverage Your Podcast show. Through her Podcast Leverage System, she explains the four steps to scale up your brand and business through podcasting. Many podcasters think that...
May 30, 2022•31 min•Ep. 382
Becoming a successful coach is not just about having a lot of experience or being an expert in the field. It's also about having the right skills and traits. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Con Koutsikas takes the microphone over and asks Samantha about how to build a successful coaching business. Samantha shares what it takes to be a successful business coach, including the importance of having the right skills and traits. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of coa...
May 25, 2022•39 min•Ep. 381
Just when you think you have life all figured out, something happens and throws you for a loop. When you're not sure what to do next, what do you do? There are many resources available to you to help you get back on track and create a life you love. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha chats with Natalie Ledwell, a bestselling author, host of the podcast, Not Over, Just Different, co-host of the cable TV show WAKE UP, and founder of Mind Movies. Natalie shares her story o...
May 23, 2022•44 min•Ep. 380
Each of us goes through different phases in life. These experiences encourage self-reflection and help us better understand what others endure. In this episode, Danielle Chiel takes over the mic and interviews Samantha about how life experiences shape business. Life is not always rainbows and butterflies; traumatic experiences can teach us the most valuable lessons. Despite gaining success in her business, Samantha is no stranger to these experiences and varying events which have taught her many...
May 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 379
Social media amplifies your opportunities as a business owner, and it helps develop meaningful connections with your prospects. To form authentic and potential long term relationships, social trust must be established. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha engages in an interesting conversation with Deb Coman, a content conversion strategist. Deb defines social trust as the “relationship currency we earn with meaningful conversations.” When relationships are instituted and...
May 16, 2022•37 min•Ep. 378
Without a doubt, referrals are one of the best marketing strategies. The business that comes from referrals are transferred with inherent trust. However, some entrepreneurs find it uncomfortable asking for a referral. Some may ask for it too late into the business transaction, while others not at all. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha and Tim throw light on a topic every business owner should know - why you need a referral strategy. Asking for referrals at the right ti...
May 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 377
Life is about being aware that not everything is going to be easy yet still having the courage to accept the challenge. We’re often led to believe that living in alignment means everything is going to be effortless, but that’s simply not the case. The trials we go through bring us clarity around what we do and do not want, and another step closer to realising our purpose. In this episode of Influence By Design, Tina Murray takes over the mic and interviews Samantha about how to have the courage ...
May 09, 2022•27 min•Ep. 376
When entrepreneurs want to grow their business, they think that adding complex concepts and systems is the way to go. But in actual fact, having simplified structures adds more value to both business and clients. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha and Tim give the lowdown on why simplifying things is essential for a business upgrade. We’ve been trained to think that more is better, that adding more stuff attracts more clients. But this thinking adds unnecessary complexi...
May 04, 2022•16 min•Ep. 375
We all have unique gifts, but many of us struggle to bring them into existence - let alone monetise them. To impact other people’s lives, entrepreneurs need to recognize their gifts and bring them to power. In this episode of the Influence By Design Podcast, Samantha speaks with James Lam. James supports passionate entrepreneurs to believe in themselves and create change-making enterprises. He knows that the journey begins with realising your distinct gifts and understanding how they can be used...
May 02, 2022•32 min•Ep. 374
Webinars are a great way for coaches, speakers, and content creators to promote their business. However, your webinar doesn’t matter as much as you think it does… In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha and Tim have an exciting discussion about why your webinar doesn’t really matter. Whilst creating content and adding value to your audience are highly important, often the marketing is forgotten and takes a back seat. This means that your valuable content is not seen by the p...
Apr 27, 2022•17 min•Ep. 373
There are times in business where the hustle is real. However, hustling should only be temporary and not the norm. The goal is to create stability in your business. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha speaks with Colleen Biggs, an award-winning peak performance consultant with over 20 years experience. Colleen shares tips around how to attract the right clients for your business. In order to attract the right client, you need to step into the spotlight. You need to show ...
Apr 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 372
Paid marketing can be a great way to grow your business. Apart from social media, we can advertise on various platforms such as television, radio, and even newspapers. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha and Tim talk about the answer to the crucial question - to ad or not to ad? Before getting down to the nitty-gritty of advertising, business owners need to understand who their ideal audience is and the pain points that you can help them solve. Once this has been nailed ...
Apr 20, 2022•16 min•Ep. 371
Life is truly a number’s game, and as a business owner you need to be aware of what your numbers are. Although financial conversations can sometimes feel uncomfortable, they can also be fun once you understand what they mean. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha chats with Wendy Brookhouse, a Certified Financial Planner with an Executive MBA. Wendy believes that our misconceptions and limiting beliefs about money have long been ingrained in us since we were kids. That's w...
Apr 18, 2022•28 min•Ep. 370
If there’s one thing business owners should spend the majority of their time on, it should be marketing. If you focus on marketing, it provides a steady stream of opportunities and clients who want to work with you. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha and Tim talk about a crucial topic in the world of business - marketing and why it’s important. In essence, marketing is the activities and strategies that you do to promote your products and services. It’s not constricted ...
Apr 13, 2022•19 min•Ep. 369
You were born with a core genius; a unique brilliance. It takes commitment to growing it and owning it, so you can fully embrace it and lean into it. However, many people prefer to feel ‘safe’ and live in their comfort zone. When this happens, we constantly feel that there’s a missing piece in our lives. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha interviews Nicole Roberts Jones. She shares her framework to draw out what’s best in people and help them take their brilliance to th...
Apr 11, 2022•26 min•Ep. 368
The intense experience that all of us went through in the last two years actually helped us become more aligned with what we want in life. The pandemic may not have changed who we are, rather, it showed us our authentic selves. In this episode of Influence By Design, Andrew Eggelton takes over the mic and asks Samantha about how to live life in alignment with human design. She shares that knowing what keeps her energised allowed her to create better connections with herself, the business, and th...
Apr 06, 2022•57 min•Ep. 367
Even talking about legal matters makes most coaches shake in their boots. Some think their business is a small player so they think there’s no need to get legal advice. However, this mindset makes them unprepared to handle probable legal proceedings. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha has an insightful conversation with Heather Pearce Campbell, a warrior mama, dedicated attorney, and legal coach for world-changing entrepreneurs. They discuss a topic that is often neglec...
Apr 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 366
When it comes to company culture, there are a lot of misconceptions. Many people think that company culture is something you're born with or that it's only reserved for big companies. However, this is not the case. A great company culture starts from day one, no matter the size of your business. But what makes a great company culture? Is it the free food and snacks? The rock-climbing wall in the office? While those things may make for a fun work environment, they're not what creates a great comp...
Mar 30, 2022•36 min•Ep. 365
It’s every entrepreneur’s nightmare to see their business crumbling down. All those years of hard work and sacrifices, gone in an instant. When this happens, the silver lining is entrepreneurs will never start from square one, they’ll harness all experiences and business know-how to build an organization with a better structure. In this episode of Influence By Design, Anfernee Chansamooth takes over the mic and interviews Samantha about her human design, key things to be a successful business ow...
Mar 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 364
Twitter has been around since 2006 and not too long ago, seemed to lose some traction. Now, we’re seeing a resurgence of the platform, and more professionals, media, creative leaders, and CEOs are becoming active on Twitter. In this episode, Samantha re-airs the conversation from the Next Level Influence Show with her co-host Melanie Benson. It’s a fascinating chat where Samantha interviews Melanie with her in-depth knowledge about the Twitter world. Twitter is not like any other social media pl...
Mar 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 363
Mothers feel an enormous pressure to keep it all together when they are also trying to grow and scale a business. Looking for ways to create a healthy balance between taking care of the family while also excelling in the professional arena is high on the agenda of many parents. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha chats with Camille Walker, founder of a lifestyle parenting blog, author, and virtual assistant coach. She’s been helping mothers discover their passion and hav...
Mar 21, 2022•37 min•Ep. 362
From email and instant messaging to video conferencing and project management tools, there are a variety of ways that technology can help you be more productive and efficient. However, with so many different options available, it can be difficult to know which ones are right for you and your business. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha and Tim talk about the technology they are currently using. From ClickUp to WhatsApp, Slack, and more, they both share how they are usin...
Mar 16, 2022•27 min•Ep. 361
It’s much easier to be who you are than to be who you think you should be. Understanding your human design can help you to know how you’re designed to work, make better decisions, form better relationships, and run your business efficiently. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha speaks with Mary Jo Rathgeb, a Life Transitions Coach and Human Design Expert. Together, they have a conversation about something that is close to their hearts – human design and how it intersects ...
Mar 14, 2022•40 min•Ep. 360
The saying “less is more” applies to many areas in business, including your products. Fewer offers actually make it easier for you to scale up, so today we’re going to talk about how to simplify your offers to scale. Many business owners think that they have to offer a load of programs and courses to grow. But in reality, fewer business offers will make it much easier to scale. In this episode, Samantha and Tim talk about how to simplify offers to help you scale up your business, and discuss why...
Mar 09, 2022•18 min•Ep. 359
Every business owner’s journey is unique. It will be filled with lots of ups and downs and is always partnered with steep learning curves. Having a business is certainly not a walk in the park. It requires a great deal of effort and determination to create a vision and work towards achieving it. The journey may not always be easy but at the end of the day, the sacrifices are worth it. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Samantha chats with Margy Feldhuhn, an esteemed business own...
Mar 07, 2022•38 min•Ep. 358
