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Small Business Made Simple Podcast

Jenn Donovan: Speaker, Author, Marketer and Social Media Expertsocialmediaandmarketing.com.au
Small Business Made Simple Podcast - for small business owners who want to reach their goals, need accountability and bite size marketing and social media tips and tricks. Hear from Small Business owners just like you or our host Jenn Donovan, who has been in the trenches of small business and is now here to help you achieve those goals. You've GOT THIS!

Episodes

How do You do Affiliate Marketing and Monetise Your Blog - Podcast Episode 189

Have you wondered about the ads you get shown on websites that follow you around social media and to other websites? Ever wondered how you can get involved with affiliate marketing or how to monetise your blog? My guest this week is Australia’s Number 1 Lifestyle blogger, Joyce Watts, and she’s spilling the beans and all the good stuff on affiliate marketing and monetising a blog. It’s SO GOOD! You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/189 Take a listen to episode 189 and...

May 04, 202240 minSeason 4Ep. 189

The Number 1 Reason Why Your Social Media Isn’t Working Right Now - Podcast Episode 188

Want to know the Number 1 reason why your social media isn’t working right now? Of course, you do! It’s 100% not what you think, and it is 100% fixable. You’ve got this. You just need to recognise where it’s all going wrong. Great episode to tune into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/188 Take a listen to episode 188 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the ...

Apr 28, 202221 minSeason 4Ep. 188

Your Business Isn’t Different - Podcast Episode 187

Guess What? Your business IS NOT different! Whether you are in retail, services, charity, accounting, or Meta – doesn’t matter, your business isn’t different. And here’s why! Every business needs customers, sales, repeat customers and repeat sales. Yes? Tune into this week’s episode and hear why your business isn’t different and what you can do about that to still be successful or more successful! Great episode to tune into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/187 T...

Apr 20, 202217 minSeason 4Ep. 187

Health, Business and Wise Words Around Both - Podcast Episode 186

Health and our Business and if we ARE our business, then health! My guest this week is Ines Schubi and is talking to us about shifting our mindset around health by doing 1 little experiment a day/week or month to help us be healthier but also better business people. Great episode to listen into and think about YOU! You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/186 Take a listen to episode 186 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://...

Apr 14, 202238 minSeason 4Ep. 186

11 Ways to be More Human in Your Business - Podcast Episode 185

Human to Human marketing – H2H Marketing – what is it and how can you do more of it in your business (and why should you?). All great questions answered on this week’s podcast 11 Ways to be More Human in your Business. Great episode to listen into and get your marketing on! You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/185 Take a listen to episode 185 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL...

Apr 06, 202220 minSeason 4Ep. 185

Creating the Perfect Sales Page That Actually Makes Sales! Podcast Episode 184

Sales pages! What’s the science behind creating a sales page that converts into … sales!?! Well, my guest today is going to tell us the formula. Kate Toon knows a thing or two about creating a converting sales page and she’s here to share all her tips with you! Great episode to listen into and get your marketing on! You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/18 4 Take a listen to episode 184 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https:...

Mar 30, 202241 minSeason 4Ep. 184

2022 MARKETING PREDICTIONS – 7 marketing trends for 2022 - PODCAST EPISODE 183

We are almost ¼ of the way through 2022 and yes that’s bat crap crazy but true! So what are the marketing predictions for 2022? How are they different from 2021? Or are they even different? What’s working right now? All these questions and more, answered on ep 183! Great episode to listen into and get your marketing on! You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/183 Take a listen to episode 183 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – htt...

Mar 23, 202227 minSeason 4Ep. 183

Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Small Business – All your Questions Answered! Podcast Episode 182

Ai – Artificial Intelligence – sounds so futuristic and so scary but the reality is, as my guest today puts it, it’s already here. You are already using it. Listen to today’s episode with Suzette from ReKnow as she explains Ai to us small business owners and tells us ways it can help make us better at business and build better brands. Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/182 Take a listen to episode 182 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON W...

Mar 16, 202233 minSeason 4Ep. 182

5 Ways to Fail in Business - Podcast Episode 181

5 Ways to Fail in Business! Seems odd to be talking about failing, but the reality is sometimes we are 100% doing activites and making choices that will help us fail. So instead of saying 5 Ways to Succeed, I’m turning the tables and telling you what you are doing that will contribute to your failure or really just give you a nudge to stop doing them (myself included as I explain on the podcast!). Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/181...

Mar 09, 202214 minSeason 4Ep. 181

Is Your Business Still Lighting You Up? Or is it Time For Change? - Podcast Episode 180

Is your business still lighting you up? Do you bounce out of bed and get excited (most mornings!) to dig into your business for the day? If not, is it time to re-assess your business, your offerings, who you work with? My guest today, Tori Kopki, did just that – just recently too and is on the podcast chatting about how she came to that brave decision and what it actually looks like to stop something that’s making you money, say no and change. Great episode to listen into. You can find the show ...

Mar 02, 202229 minSeason 4Ep. 180

Omni Channel Marketing - 11, 7, 4 - Podcast Episode 179

Omni-Channel marketing – what is it, why do you need it and what is not being “Omni” doing to your business today? These are the questions I am answering today and giving you, the small business owner, a nudge towards being more “Omni” (ok I know I’m making words up – but you get the gist!) Whether you’re in services or retail, listen in and be inspired! Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/179 Take a listen to episode 179 and hear the G...

Feb 23, 202213 minSeason 4Ep. 179

E-Commerce – What You Need to Know in 2022? Podcast Episode 178

E-Commerce, the ever-changing landscape of being an online retailer in 2022! My guest this week is a Shopify Certified Partner and her wisdom when it comes to platforms, marketing, Omni channels etc in e-commerce is so worth the time to listen to! Meet Serena from serenadotryan.com and enjoy my interview talking all things e-comm! Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/178 Take a listen to episode 178 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT ...

Feb 16, 202247 minSeason 4Ep. 178

7 Quick Marketing Wins for Your Marketing to Start 2022 - Podcast Episode 177

I’m seeing and reading lots of posts from small business owners all around the country that are doubting themselves as successful business owners of profitable businesses. This podcast is dedicated to them. 7 quick marketing wins they can give themselves to test and measure their newfound success in 2022. Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/177 Take a listen to episode 177 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? F...

Feb 09, 202221 minSeason 4Ep. 177

Is your Brand Broken? With Rachel Klaver - Podcast Episode 176

Is your brand broken? Broken from the inside or broken from the outside? We will see the very best of brands and accounts we follow, but what if things are quite as they seem? Rachel Klaver from Identify Marketing is on the podcast today sharing her story around having a broken brand. Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/176 Take a listen to episode 176 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://b...

Feb 02, 202242 minSeason 4Ep. 176

NFTs, Social Coin and Web 3.0 - Podcast Episode 175

Heard people talking about Web 3.0, NFTs, Social Coin and stuff and wondering if you should sit up and take notice as a small business owner? The answer is YES and in this episode I start to explain why. Listen in to hear a very naïve opinion on the future of business! Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/175 Take a listen to episode 175 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social ...

Jan 26, 202219 minSeason 4Ep. 175

Income Streams – Why Having Multiple is Important for Business Success - Podcast Episode 174

This week on the podcast we are talking income streams! How many do you have – too many, or not enough? Are you too reliant on 1 part of your business and therefore vulnerable? Or are you not putting enough energy into the income stream that can make your business even more successful? Great episode to listen into and start thinking about your income streams. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/174 Take a listen to episode 174 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT T...

Jan 19, 202214 minSeason 4Ep. 174

Planning for 2022 – the Questions You NEED to be Asking Yourself - Podcast Episode 173

There are a few questions you need to be asking yourself at this time of the year to set yourself up for a freaking awesome and profitable (and joyful) 2022. In this episode, I go through 13 of them. It’s a listen and write down answers podcast, but so important if you want to reach your goals in the next 12 months. Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/173 Take a listen to episode 173 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCI...

Jan 12, 202216 minSeason 4Ep. 173

Preparing for the Year Ahead - Podcast Episode 172

The first podcast of 2022 is all about Preparing for the Year ahead. In this episode, I share some of the tasks I do at this time of the year that helps set me up for a good start. Perhaps you should do them too or they might inspire you to do some tasks to help set your new year up for a fabulous beginning too! Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/172 Take a listen to episode 172 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL M...

Jan 05, 202216 minSeason 4Ep. 172

Now Burn the Boats - Podcast Episode 171

I’m eating my 2020 words about 2021 and then repeating them hoping they come true in 2022! It’s time for joy and celebrating and welcoming the fresh new 2022! It’s NOW time to storm the island and burn the boats! Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/171 Take a listen to episode 171 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challenge:...

Dec 29, 20217 minSeason 3Ep. 171

3 Tips for Turning Business Off and Still Serving Your Customers - Podcast Episode 170

Whether you’re taking holidays or just too busy to be answering messages and emails as efficiently as you’d like, it’s important to keep people up to date with what’s going on. So on Podcast Episode 170, I’ve got 3 Tips for Turning Business Off and Still Serving Your Customers. Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/170 Take a listen to episode 170 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/1...

Dec 22, 202110 minSeason 3Ep. 170

What Worked in 2021 for You? - Podcast Episode 169

What worked for you in 2021? And how will that impact what you do in business in 2022? Looking back to go forward is such an important part of planning and being in business. In this episode, I talk about how I run my Women in Business Monthly HUB and how that can help you in business too. Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/169 Take a listen to episode 169 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – http...

Dec 15, 202123 minSeason 3Ep. 169

Women Beyond 40 – Building a Magazine Empire - Podcast Episode 168

Knowing your audience, showing up the way they want you to and listening to them is the heart of what’s this week’s podcast is about. The amazing Sandy Lowres from WB40 – Women Beyond 40 Magazine is my special guest this week. She has an amazing story to share and much much gold for you! Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes and all Sandy’s links at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/168 Take a listen to episode 168 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDI...

Dec 08, 202134 minSeason 3Ep. 168

8 Ways to Come Up with new Content Ideas - Podcast Episode 167

Another Short Sharp Episode - in fact, the last one for 2021 (insert sad face). The Content Struggle is REAL my friends, so this week on episode 167 I am giving you 8 ways to come up with new content for your marketing. Give it a listen here or head to www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/167 and make sure we are friends on the gram - I'm at @jenndonovan_

Dec 05, 20215 minSeason 3Ep. 167

2 Big Business Mistakes I Made - Podcast Episode 166

Marketing with Heart today! Sharing two of the biggest business mistakes I have made to date, what they taught me and what the lesson is for you, actually for us both! It’s a little heartfelt but necessary. Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/166 Take a listen to episode 166 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challenge: https...

Dec 01, 202120 minSeason 3Ep. 166

Five Christmas Marketing Ideas - Podcast Episode 165

It’s time to think about your Christmas marketing – so here’s 5 tips in 5 minutes for Christmas marketing. This is a great super fast episode and you can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/165 Take a listen to episode 165 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challenge: https://bit.ly/5daysocialchallenge WANT TO CREATE YOUR FIRST SUCCESSFUL FACEBOOK AD? Download th...

Nov 28, 20215 minSeason 3Ep. 165

How Growing Your Instagram Can Help You Grow Your Business - Podcast Episode 164

Today on the podcast I have a special guest – Emily Osmond of the Emily Osmond Show. Emily is chatting to me about the way in which if you grow your Instagram, it can also help you grow your business. And it’s probably next exactly the way you might think! Great episode to listen into. You can find the show notes and all Emily’s links at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/164 Take a listen to episode 164 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/1...

Nov 24, 202138 minSeason 3Ep. 164

5 Ways to Increase Your Reach - Podcast Episode 163

If your reach on social media is down, you’re NOT alone. There’s 5 tips for increasing your reach on social media and building brand awareness and getting more sales! This is a great episode and you can find the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/163 Take a listen to episode 163 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challenge: https://bit.ly/5daysocialchallenge WANT TO CREA...

Nov 21, 20214 minSeason 3Ep. 163

Planning for 2022 - What’s your 2022 Word? Podcast Episode 162

This week on the podcast we are looking at what 2022 might look like and choosing a word – yep, just ONE word, that describes what the year will look like – if all goes to plan! This is a great little exercise and there’s a worksheet inside the show notes at www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/162 This is a great episode to get you thinking and dreaming and planning for 2022. Take a listen to episode 162 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/10...

Nov 17, 202119 minSeason 3Ep. 162

5 Powerful Ways to Market Your Business on a Limited Budget - Podcast Episode 161

Have a limited marketing budget? Well, this ep is for you! 5 powerful ways to market your business on a limited budget – take listen to this seriously short episode and put some practical ideas into place in your business and reap the rewards! Take a listen, Episode 161 - www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/161 Take a listen to episode 161 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challenge: ...

Nov 14, 20214 minSeason 3Ep. 161

3 Tips for Marketing When You’re too Busy for Marketing! Podcast Episode 160

What do you do when you’re too busy to do marketing? [Jenn clutches her chest – too busy for marketing?!?!] Well this week on episode 160, I am going to tell you! 3 tips for marketing when you’re too busy to market is what the conversation is about this week. Take a listen, episode 160 - www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/160 and let’s talk marketing! Take a listen to episode 160 and hear the GOLD! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social READY TO LIFT YO...

Nov 10, 202115 minSeason 3Ep. 160