Have you ever had SO much fun at a party, vacation, or event that the next day you wake up and wonder if it was all a dream? That’s exactly how I’m feeling this morning… Yesterday, I hosted a brand new live class called What I Learned Selling 7 Figures on Instagram and it went so well! The business owners showed up ready to work, and I got such amazing feedback that they learned SO much, which is why I just HAD to share it with you. In this class, you’ll learn: The 5 things I've learned selling ...
Jan 25, 2022•57 min
Let’s be real: as business owners, the worst thing someone can do is compare our marketing tactics to a sleazy car salesman. We’ve all had terrible experiences in a car dealership that justify that fear, too! Friend, there’s a fine line between professionally showcasing your product or service and selling in a way that makes people uncomfortable… and I want to give you 10 ways to improve your sales pitch so no one can ever accuse you of sounding like a sleazy car salesman. Ready to dive in? Clic...
Jan 20, 2022•23 min
Did you know that 43% of Americans set New Year's Resolutions that they expect to stop working toward in the first month? Yes, friend, it’s true… so the question I have for you is: would you like to be a part of the 57% who works toward their goals? If so, I can’t wait to share with you today’s recording from an Ask Me Anything session I hosted on Facebook Live all about MOMENTUM. If you're ready to learn the 7 ways to build and maintain momentum in 2022, listen in now! If you enjoyed this episo...
Jan 18, 2022•26 min
Have you ever felt embarrassed to sell your product or service? I’ve been there, and it’s not fun. In fact, last month I witnessed my daughter, Luna Sol, experience embarrassment for the first time… and it reminded me of you, Hustler. >>Seeing my daughter experience embarrassment reminded me that as business owners, we often feel this way when selling our products or services… but we shouldn’t.<< So I recorded this episode for Luna and for YOU, to teach you 3 things you should try wh...
Jan 17, 2022•10 min
Have you ever heard of a beta test? It’s okay if you haven’t… years ago, I thought that if you were going to launch something, you would simply create it, put it out in the world, and people would buy it. That’s it! But there’s another way to launch a new product or service… and that’s to beta test it BEFORE you release it publicly. >>A beta test is when you allow a small group of people to test your new “thing”-- whether it’s to go through your latest service, take a course before it’s re...
Jan 13, 2022•33 min
Looking for a sign to raise your prices? This is it… and here’s how. My guest is Jasmine Holmes : a total Pricing Queen! After 14 years creating and building a profitable and fulfilling design business, her secret sauce is Pricing. Her goal is to change lives through courses, resources and conversations, helping her students' discover their creative worth! In this conversation, we discuss pricing strategies for creatives, including the biggest mistakes business owners make when pricing their pro...
Jan 11, 2022•49 min
You may remember a few weeks ago I recorded a podcast episode answering questions I had received from my text community, and at the end, I asked you to shoot me a text or DM if you enjoyed the episode and wanted to hear more. Well, y’all really understood the assignment, because I heard from SO many of you who said you loved it! In case you hadn’t heard the last one , I texted members of my text community telling them to ask me ANYTHING (from business to my personal life and everything in betwee...
Jan 06, 2022•32 min
I know the KEY to making sales for your business… Intrigued yet? It’s true! The secret to making sales lies within this coaching session with Social Curator users! In this episode, you’ll hear me answer the following questions: “I think I know how to create the know, like, trust factor but I struggle to convert clients. How often should I be posting my offer on all social media channels?” “I usually sell small ticket items on social media and am now moving into a large price point at $179 for a ...
Jan 04, 2022•39 min
This time last year, in December 2020, I was helping business owners set goals, and I myself was planning for the future of my company, Social Curator . I gave tips on this very podcast on how to set yourself up for success in the new year, and I even let you in on some of my own goals and visions for the future. (You can actually listen to an episode outlining that vision here: https://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode170a/ ) >>Now, one year later in December 2021, and I’m back behind the m...
Dec 30, 2021•22 min
Want to know one of my favorite (and unexpected) business strategies? It’s to give yourself permission to be imperfect . Yes, friend, I’m talking about imperfection in EVERY aspect of your business: social media posts, courses, blogs, newsletters, services… everything. >>When you give yourself permission to be imperfect, you take quicker action… and you fail faster.<< And failure is a crucial part of business, and the best way to learn! That’s exactly what my conversation with Rory V...
Dec 28, 2021•35 min
When I was growing up, my family prayed for miracles. We received assistance from the government and charitable donations from our church, and most years, there wasn’t money for groceries… let alone Christmas gifts. *We used to joke that we weren't poor… we were “po” because we couldn’t even afford the “or” at the end of the word!* Because of our financial situation, I learned to trust in God and pray for miracles, even if it seemed impossible….and this is something I still practice today. This ...
Dec 23, 2021•16 min
Are you consistently posting on social media but not seeing results in your business? This episode is for you, friend… Because I’m about to teach you how to get SALES from your social media accounts! In this sales-focused coaching session with Social Curator users, you’ll hear me answer the following questions: On average, with consistently showing up on social media, how many months before I can expect to start getting clients? How do I focus my strategy on my NEW digital products in a cohesive...
Dec 21, 2021•36 min
Do you have a pet peeve? (C’mon, I know you do!) Whether you can’t stand when people chew with their mouths open, drive slow, or talk during a movie, I bet you thought of your biggest pet peeve as soon as I asked. And while I can definitely relate to those personal pet peeves, I also have professional ones, too. (I know, diva much?) Let me explain… >>My biggest pet peeve is when business owners say they have nothing to post on social media for their business.<< I’m sure I just rubbed...
Dec 16, 2021•20 min
Today’s episode is a recording from my interview on Sharon McMahon’s podcast, Sharon Says So . In it, Sharon and I share ways to achieve your dreams and accomplish your goals… and it has nothing to do with being the smartest, richest or most qualified in the room. And I’ll be honest, Hustler... >>I LOVED our conversation about how we can succeed even if we feel unqualified, unfunded, and uneducated.<< In this episode, you’ll also hear me explain that sometimes the key to success is f...
Dec 14, 2021•38 min
I have to ask you something, friend... Have you ever wondered how some people just seem to get MORE done in a day? Are you always questioning how your competitors are running a mile a minute and you can hardly get your project off the ground? Have you ever wished you had an extra hour in the day to complete the items on your to-do list? >>I’m here to tell you you CAN be just as productive in your business as long as you evaluate your priorities.<< In this replay of a Live “Ask Me Any...
Dec 09, 2021•30 min
When I was 9 years old, I desperately hoped for the starring role of Mary in our church Christmas play, but one look at me and the director whispered, “I have the perfect part for you!” Two weeks later my hair was slicked back into a tight bun, I wore a beard, and my name was listed next to the title “Angry Innkeeper” in the printed show program. Instead of floating onto the stage as the beautifully pregnant Mary, I choked on my fake beard as my theatrical debut was relegated to shouting, “I SAI...
Dec 07, 2021•12 min
WOW…. That’s all I can say after the coaching session I had recently with Social Curator users. These business owners were vulnerable and open about their struggles in a way that made me so proud to mentor them. Ready to hear their questions (and my raw, unfiltered answers) yourself? In this episode, you’ll hear me answer the following questions: “How do I transition my Facebook, which has always been more of my personal page, to come across more business yet not seem too pushy or cocky?” “How c...
Dec 02, 2021•32 min
The guest you’re about to hear from today is one of my best friends and business mentors, Amy Porterfield. In case you aren’t familiar with her brilliance, Amy teaches business owners, educators and entrepreneurs the profitable action steps for building a highly engaged email list, creating online training courses, and using online marketing strategies to sell with ease through her best-selling marketing courses and top-ranked podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy . In this conversation, we ...
Nov 30, 2021•35 min
Recently as I’ve been looking back on 2021, I’ve reflected on how it’s really been a year full of ups and downs, both business-wise and personally, and I haven’t always shared them all. Of course, I *have* given a glimpse into my “real life”, such as finalizing Luna’s adoption, the passing of our beloved dog Polo, and moving into our new house. But there are a few things I haven’t shared, either because I didn’t think they were necessary or relevant, or I didn’t know how. Because I feel like the...
Nov 25, 2021•30 min
One of my favorite ways to connect with you is on the podcast and via text… and today, I’m combining both of my loves. Recently, I texted members of my text community telling them to ask me ANYTHING (from business to my personal life and everything in between), and today you’re going to hear my honest answers to them. I received some GREAT questions, including: Is there any specific strategy to launch with luxury prices when many competitors price much lower? I’m in the quilt industry. As a solo...
Nov 23, 2021•27 min
Are you a small business owner who is chasing big goals? If so, you’re in great company with the other entrepreneurs you’re about to hear from today! These 5 brilliant souls are some of the lucky winners from a recent Podcast Review Contest I ran, so they were invited to a private Zoom call with me to get their biggest burning business question answered. In this episode, you’ll hear me answer their questions: “What advice would you give to a small business owner launching a product that has neve...
Nov 18, 2021•44 min
Are you in the fashion industry?! Listen up! Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a podcast interview I had with Ashley Alderson on her podcast, Boutique Chat. Even though Ashley, founder of the Boutique Hub, typically chats with leaders in the fashion industry, she made an exception for me (because y’all know my yoga pants and messy bun don’t belong on any fashion podcasts!) . In this conversation, Ashley and I chatted about: How boutique owners can leverage social media for their business, My...
Nov 16, 2021•44 min
How do you feel when you think about using hashtags on your social media posts? If words like “frustrated,” “overwhelmed,” and “annoyed” come to your mind… you’ve come to the right place and you are DEFINITELY not alone. Figuring out how to use hashtags for your business can be overwhelming, frustrating, and just plain annoying. But when used correctly they can be an incredibly effective way to grow your business! That’s why recently I decided to host a live class on Facebook about how to create...
Nov 11, 2021•28 min
Ready to say YES to Instagram Reels but NO to crazy dance moves?! *I’ve got you covered!* Today’s episode is a recording from a recent “Ask Me Anything” session I hosted on Facebook Live. In this Live chat, I answered questions about: Tips for creating non-dancing reels How to use your Instagram Bio to prep your audience for Sales My best advice for dealing with other people’s opinions and so much more. I love these Facebook conversations because I get to connect with business owners in all diff...
Nov 09, 2021•30 min
Is your FEAR getting in the way of your business success?? *It’s okay, you can tell me!* It’s very common to feel fear in your business, whether it’s fear of making mistakes, of what other people think, or-- hear me out! --of actually being successful. This is the very topic I enjoyed the most from an interview I had with “America’s Career Coach”, Ken Coleman . Together we always aim to deliver the highest amount of value for listeners, so Ken and I got into the nitty gritty details of: Where cr...
Nov 04, 2021•32 min
I don't know about you, but there was a time in my life where I would open my phone and I would scroll and think to myself, I have nothing to post on Instagram today, or I couldn't actually figure out the right things to say. *Can you relate?!* I was desperate for people to know who I was. I wanted to show what made my business special, but it felt like no one paid attention. >>It wasn’t until I started sharing WHO I was, in addition to WHAT I did, that made the biggest difference.<<...
Nov 02, 2021•22 min
Do you want to cultivate wealth in your life and business? Well, friend, in order to do that you need to break your BROKE mindset… which is exactly what we’re chatting about today. This episode is very special because my guest, Anthony O’Neal, is a #1 national bestselling author, speaker, financial expert, and host of the popular YouTube series and podcast, The Table. In this conversation, Anthony and I discuss: How the way you were raised affects how you view money today Daily habits business o...
Oct 28, 2021•49 min
Have you ever been asked a question that forced you to pause and truly think about the answer? That happened to me recently during a Facebook Live where someone asked: “What do you wish you would have done sooner?” *Talk about food for thought, am I right???* I could have answered in a variety of ways. I could have said I wished I dropped out of law school sooner. I could have answered that I wished I had started my business sooner. I could have responded that I wished I had invested sooner. Yes...
Oct 26, 2021•12 min
Do you want to grow your business FASTER? If so, networking and collaborating with other business owners just might be your path to success, Hustler! >>I have seen mine and the businesses of my friends, peers, and users of Social Curator grow the most by way of collaborations, and I want to help you do the same.<< My guest today, Rebecca Minkoff , is an industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, accessories, footwear and apparel. With two domestic retail stores, eight internation...
Oct 21, 2021•31 min
Listen up… People have opinions. Or maybe I should say people have O. PIN. IONS. (with a little extra flavor because we all know how vocal everyone is on the internet.) No matter what you do, someone will have something to say about it: They’ll talk about you whether you decide to start a business or not. They’ll judge you if you decide to sit on the couch or go for a run. People will talk about you whether you decide to have pancakes or a smoothie for breakfast. Their opinions will always exist...
Oct 19, 2021•13 min
