Kelly Cookson is a marketing strategist and certified Positive Psychology Coach who has grown her online business to a 6-figure annual turnover working just 20 hours a week. So if you’re feeling a bit stuck and can't seem to move the needle in your business even though you’re working all the hours you can, you’re going to love this episode as Kelly shares how she built a business that works for her. What You'll Learn In This Episode: -Kelly’s business model that allows her to work fewer hours gi...
Jun 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 106
As many of you enjoyed my recent episode with Sam, I have another more personal podcast for you today as my sister, Marie, joins me to chat about what it’s like working together. Marie has always helped me in my business, from the early days of making my logos to now working as my Social Media Manager. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - We had quite a different kind of childhood, so we’ll tell you more about what it was like growing up as Mormons and how we both view that time of our life. - H...
Jun 12, 2023•34 min•Ep. 105
All my spiritual listeners, this episode is for you! You know I'm not the most spiritual person out there, but I am open to different ideas and exploring different experiences on the podcast, so today I am joined by animal psychic and healer, Lizzy Adams. As an animal medium, Lizzy brings peace and closure to those whose pets have passed away but also connects people with their animal spirit guides, which she is doing for me today. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - The connection Lizzy has ha...
Jun 05, 2023•21 min•Ep. 104
Today we’re talking all things social media. Whether you love social media or loathe it, we can all agree it is a necessary tool for running an online business. I’m joined by social media expert, Kayleigh Greenacre, who helps small businesses grow and scale using strategy and mindset to get the best from their social media presence. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How to position yourself as a leader in your field and why sharing your opinion is really important to show who you are and what...
May 29, 2023•24 min•Ep. 103
I frequently see business owners, specifically women, lose confidence after a significant life event. It might be having children, illness, or divorce, but it changes their confidence and career, and I want to talk about why that is. Joining me for this discussion is Fiona Fraser who is brilliant at what she does, and always has been. After 13 years in TV, Fiona found herself at a crossroads when she returned to work after having a baby. She has since launched her own PR business working with so...
May 22, 2023•23 min•Ep. 102
Joining me today is Chartered Accountant and Entrepreneur, Melissa Houston. Melissa empowers business owners to be financially literate so they can make profitable decisions. Today we discuss why it’s so important to understand both the numbers in your business and your relationship with money. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How despite being a money expert Melissa found herself in debt when credit became an emotional crutch. - Spending can become a habit and even an addiction, today Melis...
May 15, 2023•24 min•Ep. 101
It’s the 100th episode of Making Money Online! I love making these episodes for you and sharing more about my life and business. So to celebrate this milestone I asked you what you wanted to hear more about. Today, joined by my husband Sam, we’re going to answer some of your questions. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - Many of you asked about my health journey over the last year and Sam’s health after being diagnosed with Cancer, so we’ll update you on where we are both at. - How we met, beca...
May 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 100
Today I am joined by friend and fellow business owner, Inge Hunter. Inge and I have known each other for many years, but it’s only recently I’ve learnt more about her backstory and her lifelong passion for entrepreneurship. I talk a lot about how people who have faced adversity go on to do amazing things, and Inge is a prime example of that. In this episode, she shares her first ventures into business, how she graduated from university with a newborn and her goals for the future. What You'll Lea...
May 01, 2023•23 min•Ep. 99
Amanda Walker is a Certified Master Coach, working with service-based business owners she helps them not only make more money but work towards being the best version of themselves. I’ve followed Amanda’s work for a while and what really makes her stand out is her holistic approach to coaching. Her coaching work goes beyond business and strategy but taps into how our health can contribute to our confidence and success. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How Amanda has built and grown her coachi...
Apr 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 98
I’m so passionate about sharing different ways you can expand your business and finding a model that works for you. So today I want to talk about franchising, which we don’t talk about a lot with online businesses, but it can be an excellent opportunity for growth. Joining me is Nicolene Elhadad, an expert in business expansion with first-hand experience in franchising after opening her own chain of coffee shops. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - What is a franchise, how it works and how it c...
Apr 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 97
Communicating to your audience who you are and what you do should be so simple, but as business owners, we know getting your messaging right is a real art and can take a long time to master. My guest this week is Jaimie Sarah, who helps service-based experts nail their messaging and positioning to bring in the perfect clients for them. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How Jamie transitioned from working in Corporate Marketing to Entrepreneurship and the journey she’s been on to find the righ...
Apr 10, 2023•21 min•Ep. 96
Today I have Love, Sex & Relationship coach, Serena Novelli joining me to share some of her strategies for boosting your self-esteem and getting to know yourself better. Self-worth and self-esteem is something many people struggle with, myself included, and it can be so debilitating, so today we discuss how to build confidence and get comfortable in our own skin. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How Serena has overcome low self-esteem and body dysmorphia to now help others build their se...
Apr 03, 2023•23 min•Ep. 95
Today we’re going to be talking about ‘high performance’ and what that actually means as we hear it in different contexts all the time. Joining me for this conversation is global high-performance coach, Charlotte Carter. I’ve been a client of Charlotte’s and her unique approach to being a high performer helped me so much that I couldn’t wait to have her on the podcast. So what does it mean to be a high performer and how do you get there? What You'll Learn In This Episode: - Why High Performance ...
Mar 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 94
Over the Pandemic, I helped 2,000 people create passive income streams while in lockdown and what was meant to be a stop-gap has become a full-time business for many of them. Changing your business model or starting something new is scary whatever the circumstances, but as the last few years have shown us, the rewards can be huge. Joining me to share how he adapted his business, taking his work online and from ‘one to many’ is Alan Bradshaw, to discuss why this is a brilliant time to learn somet...
Mar 20, 2023•13 min•Ep. 93
We’ve all had a negative experience with a salesperson that’s left us feeling annoyed, maybe angry, belittled and even shamed. So as entrepreneurs, we’re determined not to make others feel like that but that’s creating a culture where we’re scared to sell, so how can we feel good about selling our services? My guest today is Charlie Day, who teaches business owners how to sell confidently, with no sleaze, and no gimmicks. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - Having started her own business at 21...
Mar 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 92
Welcome to this bonus episode of Making Money Online where I want to share a very frank and honest conversation about the problem with selling passive income and why the term ‘passive income’ is so triggering to some people. Joining me is my business partner, Abigail Horn, who when she first heard about me and saw the work I was doing actually didn't have a good reaction to my content and was a sceptical follower. And it’s not the first time I’ve heard this. There are people who think I must be ...
Mar 09, 2023•19 min
I often hear people say it’s too late for them to start a new business, but I’m living proof that it’s never too late. I started this business at 40 and actually, my clients who are over 40 often make more than those who started younger. Today I have Roz Chandler joining me on the podcast, who having just celebrated her 60th birthday has two brilliant, thriving businesses that are changing people’s lives - so here is why age simply isn’t a factor when it comes to starting a business or making mo...
Mar 06, 2023•21 min•Ep. 91
Confidence plays a big part in running a business, so when it takes a knock it can be really hard to bounce back. Joining me today is membership expert Samantha Hill to chat about some of the steps you can take to reclaim your confidence and step into the next version of yourself. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How Samantha has gone from retreating due to low confidence that impacted her mental health and her business to realising she’s brilliant at what she does and is now helping others ...
Feb 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 90
Today I want to talk about a common misconception I see all the time when it comes to selling online. That is, all you need to do is build a funnel and your ideal clients will find you and you’ll make a lot of money quickly. Unfortunately, that doesn’t really work as there is so much more to it than that. My guest today is Charlotte Wibberley, Launch and Funnels Strategist and founder of Funnel Architects to discuss why a funnel alone won't make you millions. What You'll Learn In This Episode: -...
Feb 20, 2023•20 min•Ep. 89
Today I’m joined by parenting, sleep and nutritional expert, Hannah Love, to talk about how you can juggle running a business and having children. It’s something I’m often asked about as a Mum of twins and a constant battle for many of us, so today, Hannah is going to share her best tips for working parents who want to follow their passion. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How Hannah found her niche after qualifying as a Pediatric Nurse, a Nutritional Therapist and working as a Nanny, to now...
Feb 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 88
Today I’m joined by marketing expert and metrics enthusiast, Clare Tebbett. Having built a successful career in marketing Clare found herself in a situation so many parents do when returning to work, with inflexible working hours and expensive childcare driving her to leave employment and venture into entrepreneurship. Now she helps others scale their service-based businesses putting metrics at the core of their strategy. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - Why so many people are turning to sel...
Feb 06, 2023•20 min•Ep. 87
Today I’m joined by Nicole Colwell to discuss how she helps executives leave the corporate world and start their own businesses. As many of us know it’s never as simple as deciding to quit, but with planning and the right mindset you can build the life you're dreaming of. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - Why Nicole likens the move from corporate to entrepreneurship to being an ex-pat and the benefits of taking your time to transition. - Nicoles' opinion and insights on ‘The Great Resignation...
Jan 30, 2023•26 min•Ep. 86
Today I’m joined by Emma Morby - a property expert who helps women reach financial independence by investing in property. This is an area that I’m really interested in myself and want to see more women using property to create a diverse income. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - Emma hasn’t always been financially independent herself and has first-hand experience of rebuilding her life. Today she tells me the steps she is taking to create her dream life for herself and her family. - The basic ...
Jan 23, 2023•18 min•Ep. 85
Last week I shared with you how to write a marketing strategy, and this week we’re going a step further to look at how to put a business strategy together. It’s a bit harder, and a bit more in-depth but this is the work that will really help you level up in 2023 and I’ll walk you through it, step by step. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - The 7 components that make up a business strategy and why doing this work now will help you in the long term. - How a solid business strategy benefits all b...
Jan 16, 2023•24 min•Ep. 84
One of the things I love about the new year is that it’s a clean slate and a fresh opportunity to review what you want to achieve in the next 12 months and where you want to be. Over the next 2 weeks, I will help you sort out your strategy for 2023 so you can take charge of your future because a goal without a plan, is just a wish. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - The difference between business and marketing strategy and why you need both of these to build a long-term sustainable business. ...
Jan 09, 2023•24 min•Ep. 83
14 years ago Amy Porterfield left her cushy corporate job to build a marketing business online, at a time there were so few women doing it it was coined ‘bro marketing’. Fast forward to today and Amy has been named one of the Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers by Forbes, has a top-rated podcast, and has written a book, ‘Two Weeks Notice’’ to help other women who dream of living life on their own terms become a reality. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - The most common mistake Amy sees peop...
Jan 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 82
Today I’m joined by two guests to discuss and compare our first five years in business. It feels like a significant milestone so I wanted to ask them about some of the challenges they’ve faced, how they’ve seen the online space change and their hopes for the future. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - The inspiring events that prompted both Becky and Jenn to start their business, while under very different circumstances, they both made bold moves to be happier and more fulfilled in their work. ...
Dec 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 81
As online business owners, we need a website, a social media presence, an email list, and so on, but what if you’re not very tech-savvy and have no clue where to start when building your website? My guest today is Natalie Crowe, a WordPress expert for non-techy business owners helping them to build or improve their WordPress site without confusion or overwhelm. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How Natalie started her business 8 months pregnant and has built it up sustainably over the years a...
Dec 12, 2022•24 min•Ep. 80
Joining me this week is life strategist, Elyssa Smith, to discuss a crucial topic: how to know when we’re feeling stressed and burned out, how to deal with it in the moment and what are some of the long-term changes we can make to break the cycle of stress. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - We can't always recognise stress in ourselves, so we discuss how to spot if you’re near burnout and the first thing to do if you are totally overwhelmed right now. - How procrastination can actually be our...
Dec 05, 2022•24 min
My guest today is Laura Young, founder of the jewellery brand, Lexico. Laura was inspired to start her business while pregnant with her second baby, after realising how important creativity is in supporting her mental health. Fast forward to today and Laura has built a brilliant business from adversity all while juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. Her jewellery supports others with their own mental wellness incorporating crystals and anxiety-alleviating features. What You'll Learn In This ...
Nov 28, 2022•18 min•Ep. 78
