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Small Business Growth Podcast

Helping you build a product based business that stands out, sells out, and gives you the Freepreneur Life you deserve. I’m Madison Paige, here to help you market better, sell more, & scale without sacrificing freedom. Every Tuesday & Friday, we dive into the core pillars of a business built to disrupt—marketing, productivity, sales & more —all while building a community that allows a thriving business and a fulfilling life to coexist. Here we like to teach in a fun, conversational type of way -- kinda like sippin coffee with a biz bestie. So settle in and start binging your new fave biz pod!
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367. “Should I Hire In-House Employees or Agencies” // COACHING SESSIONS

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO HIRE BUT UNSURE WHERE TO START - AGENCIES? FREELANCERS? BUILD A TEAM? You’re finally ready to get support in your business but the hiring landscape can be overwhelming. In this episode, we’re talking about how to choose between bringing on an employee, hiring a freelancer, or outsourcing to an agency. If you’ve been wondering where to start, what’s worth the cost, and how to make sure you’re getting real support (not just more stress), this episode wil...

Jun 27, 202515 minEp. 367

366. Signs You’re Branding Needs a Revamp // Are You Being Too Trendy?

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE FEELING LIKE YOU’RE BLENDING IN, THINKING ABOUT A REBRAND, OR COULD USE A LEVEL UP IN YOUR BRAND Branding goes far beyond aesthetics; it's how people feel about your business. In this episode, we break down how to tell if your current branding is holding you back, when a rebrand is needed, and how to elevate without losing your brand's essence. We dive into: Subtle clues that your brand isn't converting like price objections, wrong audience attraction, or feeling...

Jun 24, 202535 minEp. 366

365. “Does it Take Money to Make Money in Business?” // COACHING SESSION

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU HAVE WONDERED IF YOU NEED MONEY OR FUNDING TO START OR GROW A BUSINESS This question comes from Kara, and it's something I hear often: “Do I really need money to start or grow my business or is that just a myth?” In this episode, I’m sharing my honest take. Because while not everyone starts with a stacked bank account, building a real, sustainable brand does take resources. From branding to product quality to support systems - investments can move your business forw...

Jun 20, 202518 minEp. 365

364. My Unfiltered Feelings on AI in Business & Its Impacts

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE HEARING LOTS ABOUT AI & ARE WONDERING HOW IT’LL IMPACT YOU & YOUR BUSINESS If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the AI talk lately, this episode is for you. Whether you're curious, cautious, or skeptical, I’m giving you a simple and honest breakdown of what AI could mean for product-based business owners right now and how to stay ahead without losing your human touch. We cover: The current reality of AI and what’s already changing Where AI thrives—and whe...

Jun 17, 202528 minEp. 364

363. “How to Get Visibility for your Product Based Brand” // COACHING SESSION

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE WANTING VISIBILITY & BRAND AWARENESS & IT’S FEELING DIFFICULT RIGHT NOW Today’s episode is for the business owner who feels like they have something amazing to offer but getting eyes on it feels like a constant uphill battle. Cole submitted this question after noticing their Reels engagement tanking, and with it, their sales. If that sounds familiar, this conversation is going to help you break through. I’m walking you through: Why organic content can’t ...

Jun 13, 202515 minEp. 363

362. Do You Spend Too Much Time Creating & Shipping Products? Listen to this.

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU FIND YOURSELF WORKING ON THE INSIDE OF YOUR BUSINESS TOO MUCH If you disappeared for a week, would your business still run or would everything stop? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to work on your business instead of in it. I’m breaking down the difference between daily hustle mode and strategic growth mode so you can finally build a brand that scales without you being in every detail. We’ll walk through: The signs you’re stuck in busy mode...

Jun 10, 202530 minEp. 362

361. “First Steps to Turn Your Small Business into More” // COACHING SESSION

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO START BUILDING A SCALABLE BRAND & FEEL LIKE YOU’RE JUST RUNNING A SIDE HUSTLE INSTEAD You’ve got a big vision for your business; something beyond just extra income or side cash, but everything still feels like a hustle. This episode is for you if you're ready to stop treating your brand like a “maybe” and start building it like a long-term, scalable company. This question came from Mada, who said: “I want my clothing line in stores everywhere, but ...

Jun 06, 202518 min

360. Reverse Engineering Long Term Success in a Product Based Brand

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU HAVE BIG GOALS & WANT TO KNOW HOW TO PLAN FOR THEM You have big dreams for your business… but when’s the last time you looked at your day-to-day and asked if your actions match that vision? In this episode, I’m walking you through how to reverse engineer your growth — not in five years, not someday, but sooner. If you’ve been stuck in the same “building” season for a while, it’s time to shift out of maintenance mode and start making intentional moves that align ...

Jun 03, 202522 minEp. 360

559. “Tips to Increase Profitability for Product Based Businesses” // COACHING SESSION

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE UNSURE HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR BUSINESS IS MAKING PROFIT AND HOW TO MAKE IT MORE PROFITABLE If you're looking at your sales and wondering where all the money is going... this one’s for you. This question came from Heather: “I struggle with figuring out ‘the numbers.’ Got any suggestions on how to track costs vs income? And how to actually increase profitability?” Inside this episode, we’re breaking down what profitability really means for a small product-based busine...

May 30, 202524 minEp. 529

358. Infusing FUN into Your Life to Grow Your Business with Kari Esmail

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE WANTING A MORE BALANCED BASED APPROACH TO BUSINESS BUT ARE UNSURE WHERE TO START Today I am talking with Kari Esmail all about her balanced based approach to changing the narrative around hustle culture. Our hope is this conversation is refreshing & eye opening that hustle culture is NOT necessary BUT you can still be ambitious, love to work, AND not burn out while you do it. Kari is an author, professional coach and community builder helping women release t...

May 27, 202536 minEp. 358

357. "How Would You Start From Zero on Social Media" // Coaching Session

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE STARTING FROM ZERO ON SOCIAL MEDIA You have the product… but now what? Where do you begin when it comes to building a real brand online? This question came in from the community: “How would you start from zero on social media?” And in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what I would do — step by step — if I were starting a product-based business today. This is the process I use with my clients, no matter where they are in business. We’re talking about everyth...

May 23, 202517 minEp. 357

356. How to Land PR Opportunities to Grow Your Product Based Business with Gloria Chou

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’VE BEEN WANTING TO GET STARTED WITH PR FOR YOU SMALL BUSINESS Today we’re diving in to the magic of PR with Gloria Chou. In this quick & actionable episode you will walk away with tangible strategies of how to get started with landing PR opportunities for your business. Gloria Chou is an award-winning PR strategist and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Known for her untraditional yet proven approach to PR which makes visibility and access to media...

May 20, 202524 min

355. "Where to Start Optimizing My Email Marketing Without Being Too Salesy" // COACHING SESSIONS

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY SOLID EMAIL MARKETING & YOU’RE WONDERING WHERE TO START If you’ve been avoiding email marketing or only send emails when you're launching, this episode is your roadmap to finally building a system that works every week of the year. A listener asked: “Where do I start with email marketing without sounding too salesy?” And honestly this comes up all the time. I’m breaking down the difference between Broadcasts and Sequences , what role each plays, a...

May 16, 202513 minEp. 355

354. 80% of Product Marketing is Mastering this ONE Thing

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO SEE YOUR MARKETING TAKE OFF You don’t need to post more, run ads, or create 15 new reels a week. If your sales feel stuck (even with traffic & consistency) this episode is your sign to take a closer look at your messaging . In this episode, we’re diving into what messaging actually means and why it’s responsible for at least 80% of your product marketing success. This is the difference between “meh” content and messaging that magnetizes people to your br...

May 13, 202524 min

353. “How Do I Know What Content to Post” // COACHING SESSION

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF THE QUESTION OF WHAT TO POST IS OFTEN ON YOUR MIND You sit down with your coffee, ready to post something... and somehow it’s mid-afternoon and nothing's gone live. Your brain feels blank, and everything you think of feels like a repeat of something you've already said. In this episode, I’m answering a question from Jennika, who’s feeling stuck with content. I’m walking through the two most common reasons business owners get into this cycle: unclear brand foundations an...

May 09, 202518 min

352. PPPP MODEL: 4 Steps to Consistent Online Product Sales

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT MY EXACT FRAMEWORK TO GET TO CONSISTENT SALES IN YOUR PRODUCT-BASED BUSINESS If you’re tired of winging it, posting without results, or chasing sales with no strategy, this episode walks you through the exact framework I use to help product-based business owners go from inconsistent sales to repeat customers and daily orders. I’m sharing the Seamless Sales System - aka the PPPP Model - and walking through each phase step-by-step: ✨ PILLARS : Build the foundatio...

May 06, 202537 min

351. "I Only Have Friends & Family Buying From Me" // COACHING SESSION

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU FEEL LIKE ONLY PEOPLE YOU KNOW ARE BUYING FROM YOU If it feels like only your friends, family, and acquaintances are buying from your business; you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m answering a real question from Jessika, who’s been in business for about a year and is ready to start growing beyond her inner circle. Inside this episode, we’ll talk about: How to attract stranger sales and build a real customer base Why it’s completely normal for sales to slow when fr...

May 02, 202514 min

350. The Difference Between Active & Passive Sales Strategies for Product Based Businesses

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO MAKE SALES EVERY DAY IN YOUR PRODUCT-BASED BUSINESS Launches feel exciting... but what about all the in-between days? If you’re tired of big sales during promos and crickets the rest of the time, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the real difference between active sales and passive sales, and how mastering both can create consistent daily revenue in your business. We’ll dive into: Why launches (active sales) are so effective — and why they can’t be ...

Apr 29, 202528 min

349. "How do I Actually Build a Community Around a Product" // COACHING SESSION

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE TRYING TO BUILD COMMUNITY AROUND YOUR BRAND Let’s talk about the most important asset in your business: community . You’ve probably heard the advice to “build a community around your brand” — but what does that actually mean when you sell products? This episode breaks it all down. I’m walking you through: How to identify your ideal customer and what they actually care about What your brand needs to stand for to create connection How to build content that attracts...

Apr 25, 202517 min

348. Red Flags that Your Social Media Will Not Convert into Product Sales

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’VE BEEN CONSISTENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA BUT STILL AREN’T SEEING SALES If you’re showing up every day, creating content, and still wondering why your sales feel slow or inconsistent — this one’s for you. I can usually tell within seconds if a brand’s social media is set up to convert... and in this episode, I’m walking you through the red flags I see all the time. This is for the product-based business owner who: ✔️ Posts consistently but gets minimal traction ✔️ Feels li...

Apr 22, 202544 min

347. My Guidebook to Investing In Your Business Growth & Knowledge

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT INVESTING IN YOUR BUSINESS & UNSURE IF IT’S THE RIGHT TIME Let’s talk honestly about investing in your business — when to do it, how to decide who to trust, and why it’s normal to feel unsure. I’ve invested over $100k into my own business growth (some good, some not so great), and I support clients who invest with me every day. In this episode, I’m sharing: The key questions to ask before any investment How to evaluate if someone’s strategy, st...

Apr 18, 202550 min

346. Mastering Building a Brand that Withstands Industry Saturation & Sells More Products

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’VE EVER WONDERED WHY SOME BRANDS WIN & OTHERS FADE In today’s episode, we’re digging into the real reason some brands blow up... while others fall flat. It’s not just about having a pretty logo — it’s about messaging, emotional connection, and brand clarity . We’ll chat about: Why your brand needs to make people feel something How to get ultra clear on your ideal customer’s true desires Why messaging and visuals need to work together (not just look pretty) Brand...

Apr 15, 202540 min

345. Build a Business Without Burnout: 4 Steps to a Fulfilled Life + Strategy That Works

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT A FULFILLING LIFE & A THRIVING BUSINESS You didn’t start your business just to be overwhelmed every day. In this episode, I’m sharing the honest truth about how I’ve built a life that feels good and a business that’s growing — and what you can take from it. I’ll walk you through: The 4 steps that helped me build a sustainable business The 3 core pillars that make life feel fulfilling again Why balance doesn’t mean 50/50 and what actually matters How time ma...

Apr 11, 202536 min

344. Imposter Syndrome as a Business Owner: I’M GIVING A TED TALK

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME. Struggling with imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur? You're not alone, and you can overcome it. In this powerful episode, I unpack what imposter syndrome really means, why it shows up, my personal experience with it and giving a TED Talk, and how to flip the narrative to build self-confidence and self-trust in your business journey. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this mindset shift will help you push past doubt and recla...

Apr 08, 202526 min

343. “All Products are NOT Made to Be Sold Wholesale” // COACHING SESSIONS

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT OR ALREADY SELL PRODUCTS WHOLESALE & YOU ARE UNSURE IF IT’S FOR YOU IS WHOLESALE REALLY THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR BUSINESS? In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of wholesale and asking the big question: is it really worth it? From artisan markets to selling to boutiques and hotels, wholesale often sounds like the next big step, but it’s not for everyone. I’ll share: The reality of profit margins and why wholesale might leav...

Apr 04, 202521 min

342. The One Marketing Mistake That’s Costing You Thousands in Product Sales

🎙 LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR MARKETING TODAY Are you a product-based business owner who’s showing up consistently on social media but not seeing results? Or maybe you feel like your content is blending into the crowd? If so, this episode is for YOU. 💡 Here’s the game-changer: Stop selling your product's features and start selling the benefits, the story, and the experience your brand creates. In this episode, we’ll cover: ✅ Why features aren’t the real reason customers ...

Apr 01, 202539 min

341. “How to Maintain Motivation & Get it All Done As a Product Based Business Owner” // COACHING SESSION

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE WONDERING HOW TO ACCOMPLISH EVERYTHING IN YOUR BUSINESS & LIFE Balancing life, business, and all your responsibilities as a product-based business owner is tough. Whether you’re a mom, teacher, or entrepreneur , you’re likely wearing multiple hats and trying to keep your motivation high while getting everything done. 💡 In this episode, we dive into: ✨ Tangible strategies for time management & prioritization ✨ Emotional tips for staying motivated and avoi...

Mar 28, 202521 min

340. The Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a High-Converting Content Plan That Sells Products Every Single Day

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR MARKETING CONVERSIONS & GENERATE DAILY SALES This episode is for business owners who want consistent sales without relying on launches. If you feel like your content isn’t converting, we’re breaking down exactly how to fix it —so you can create a marketing system that works every single day. 💡 What we cover: ✨ The foundation of a high-converting brand message ✨ How to optimize your social profiles to attract new buyers ✨ The difference betw...

Mar 25, 202537 min

339. BIZ Q&A: diversifying products, email conversions, depleted motivation, busy schedules, & more!

LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU WANT ANSWERS TO THE MOST ASKED BUSINESS QUESTIONS! This episode is a business Q&A straight from the community —covering everything from marketing & sales to balancing a busy schedule, staying motivated, and making more money from your current audience. 💡 In this episode, we’re answering: ✨ How to diversify your products without confusing your audience ✨ The secret to getting more conversions from email marketing ✨ How to handle burnout & stay motivated when you...

Mar 21, 202535 min

338. Stop the Endless Launch Cycle: How to Sell the Products You Already Have

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE STUCK IN A LAUNCH CYCLE BUT YOUR INVENTORY ISN’T SELLING You keep launching new products for a quick cash boost , but your inventory sits on the shelves. It feels like a product problem, but in reality—it’s a marketing & messaging problem. In this episode, we’ll cover: ✨ Why your audience isn’t rejecting your product—they just don’t see why they need it ✨ How the biggest brands scale with ONE hero product (and why you should too) ✨ The expensive mistake of di...

Mar 18, 202526 min
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