Why do you need to grow your email list? Because your email list is one of the most powerful tools you have in your business to grow and reach your goals. But first, you need subscribers. In this episode I am sharing how to grow your email list. I cover what to offer in exchange for your future customer's email address and how to grow your email list without a large social media following. If you're ready to grow your email list so you can help more people, don't miss this episode! Head over to ...
Aug 24, 2020•10 min•Ep. 39
One of the biggest mistakes I see solopreneurs making is prioritizing social media over building an email list. Social media is part of a great marketing strategy but the numbers that really matter in growing your business don't have to do with social media. In this episode I'm making the case for email marketing as a priority! We're covering three reasons why email marketing helps you grow your business faster. Plus, why and how it's easier to make sales over email versus social media. Understa...
Aug 17, 2020•11 min•Ep. 38
So you have your logo made and your fonts picked out but the people you're attracting are not the clients you want. This happens when we spend a majority of our time on brand design versus brand strategy. In this episode of Ambition Pays Off, brand strategist Rachel Green is breaking down the difference between brand design and brand strategy and how focusing on the right thing will help you to land more ideal clients. Rachel shares how exactly your brand strategy attracts clients and how that s...
Aug 10, 2020•22 min•Ep. 37
We work so hard to land clients and the last thing we want is for them to leave for someone else. That's why in this episode I am sharing 3 things you can do to avoid losing clients! I'm covering why clear communication is key, how to underpromise and overdeliver, and the secret to making clients feel like they are your only client. So whether you are just starting your business or have been doing this for years, this episode is a must listen! Thanks for listening today! If you're enjoying the s...
Aug 03, 2020•14 min•Ep. 36
I am sitting down with a few of the Advisori Insider Pro alumni in this interview to answer your burning questions about starting a digital marketing side hustle! You'll hear why these ladies invested in the program, what fears they had before joining, and what success they've seen since then! If you're thinking about joining the Advisori Insider Pro program, do not miss this episode! Right now you can join the Advisori Insider 6 Week Program for 50% off! Our semi-annual sale ends Friday so if y...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 35
Nothing holds us back from taking a risk or going after what we really want quite like the little voice in our head that says you can't do it. All entrepreneurs deal with this, no matter how successful they are and I wouldn't have made it this far without doing a lot of work on my own self-belief. In this episode, I am sharing what has worked for me in improving my self-belief as I grew my business. I share what to do when you're feeling unmotivated or dealing with impostor syndrome. Plus, we co...
Jul 20, 2020•15 min•Ep. 34
Can you imagine potential clients reaching out to YOU because they heard what a great job you did? That is the case for Lindsey Keith who is on the show to share how she landed 4 clients from her first client referring her. Lindsey is an Advisori Insider Pro Alumni and mentor and you're going to love hearing how she has built her service-based business over the last 6 months. We are talking about why she started a side hustle even though she loves her job, how she leveraged free work to land cli...
Jul 13, 2020•23 min•Ep. 33
This month marks 4 years since I started my business and I can't believe it! In this episode I am sharing 7 of the most unexpected things that have happened since starting my business. From mindset to motherhood to investing money, these are by far the top things I didn't expect to happen as a result of my business. My goal in this episode is to share the things that have happened along my journey so that you can learn, grow, and succeed in your business as well. Don't forget to sign up for the ...
Jul 06, 2020•30 min•Ep. 32
Have you thought to yourself, "I just want to make a little extra money," or "I want to be my own boss already"? If so this episode is for you because I am sharing my top tips for starting a side hustle today! There are a lot of ways to start a side hustle but these tips will help you to start a side hustle that gets you to your goals faster and without adding 20 more hours to your day. Plus, these are the exact strategies I used to build my side hustle to a 6 figure business in less than 2 year...
Jun 29, 2020•11 min•Ep. 31
Have you reached the point where you're just over the corporate life? That was Natalie Sisson before she left her corporate career to monetize her 6 month old blog. In today's episode, I chat with Natalie on how she has built 8 profitable revenue streams in her business since then! We cover how Natalie built her different products over time, the crucial lessons she learned along the way, and why it's okay and essential to keep pivoting. If you're multi-passionate this episode will show you how y...
Jun 22, 2020•32 min•Ep. 30
Do you want to make $100,000 each year while working 25 hours a week or less? I can see you shaking your head yes and if you did say yes, I want to introduce you to the Successful Solopreneur School! Successful Solopreneur School is a 12 month group coaching program for service based solopreneurs who are ready to make the profit you want, while also having time for your priorities outside of your business. Want to be part of it? All you need to do is apply ! Once accepted, you will be invited to...
Jun 17, 2020•11 min
You have to hustle and work really hard to get what you want, at least that's what people say right?! The business hustle can feel like a hamster wheel that you can't get off of. That is until you hit burn out and realize you have to do less but make more. In this episode we are covering how to get off the hamster wheel faster and it's not about systems or marketing or branding, it's about your offer. I am breaking down how you can stop hustling so much and start making consistent income. Head o...
Jun 15, 2020•11 min•Ep. 29
Podcast guesting may be your next favorite marketing approach after you listen to this episode with podcast visibility expert, Angie Trueblood! Angie and I talk about why and how a solopreneur can use podcasts to grow your authority and land clients! Angie shares how to approach pitching yourself to shows even if you're nervous and don't consider yourself an expert in anything. We also cover how to calculate ROI and what results Angie and her clients have seen using this marketing tactic. This e...
Jun 08, 2020•35 min•Ep. 28
The last few months have probably led you to ask yourself some very important questions. Are the goals you set on January 1st still the right goals? Are you headed in the direction you actually want to go? In this episode I am sharing how to set goals for success and sanity so you can work towards a life you actually want. This isn't just a normal goal check-in, this is a time to really brain dump what is important now and what you now want for your business and life. I am sharing the steps to t...
Jun 01, 2020•12 min•Ep. 27
In the online business world, we can pretend like everything is amazing all the time but building your own business is a process! I went full time in my business two years ago and it hasn't been all wins and sunshine but it has been 100% worth it. Today I'm sharing 5 tips for side hustlers ready to go full-time in their business! In this episode we're covering how to keep yourself focused (and not distracted by new ideas!), my trick for being productive, and why I limit what I watch and learn ab...
May 25, 2020•12 min•Ep. 26
If you're a really smart business owner then you know investing in your business and yourself will help you get to your goals even quicker. I know what you're thinking though, investing aka spending money is scary! It takes a mindset shift to see that investing in your business is a small price to pay in order to grow. On this episode, I am going to help you change your mindset around by debunking stories you're telling yourself that are holding you back from investing in yourself and your busin...
May 18, 2020•9 min•Ep. 25
Are you ready to take the leap? You've been dreaming of leaving your corporate job so you can live life on your terms but is it time? In this episode I am sharing 5 things to do before leaving your corporate job. You may never feel 100% ready but these tips will set you up for the long term success you're after. I cover how to prepare financially, how to set yourself up for success, and the mindset shift around how to spend your time. If you have goals to leave your job this year, do not miss th...
May 11, 2020•9 min•Ep. 24
It's easy to spend all of your time working IN your business on your client work, rather than ON your business, right? But streamlining your systems saves time, money, and improves client experience. So, how do you balance these two especially when you're just starting out? In this episode of Ambition Pays Off, I am interviewing Jordan Gill of Systems Saved Me on how service-based entrepreneurs can improve and streamline their systems while still juggling the other pieces of a new and growing bu...
May 04, 2020•47 min•Ep. 23
You've spent a lot of time telling everyone about what you have to offer, but why isn't anyone buying? You are marketing your butt off BUT the backend of your business is not up to speed. What people see on the outside of your business is just as important as how you take care of them once they become a lead! In this episode we are diving into how your sales system and marketing need to work together to hit the goals you've set for your business. I am covering what makes up a smart sales system ...
Apr 27, 2020•10 min•Ep. 22
Have you ever been laid off? My guest today, Monica Schrock, was unexpectedly laid off in April 2019 and what she did after that is what we are talking about on this episode of Ambition Pays Off! Monica is the head content creator on my team and also runs Unsocially Inclined . Today she is sharing how she went from laid off to doubling her full time income in 3 months. We cover how to sell and not feel bad about it and how to be successful as an introvert entrepreneur - two things Monica has had...
Apr 20, 2020•38 min•Ep. 21
To have a business, you need sales. Sales start with people who are interested in what you have to offer. Those people are leads and leads are the lifeline of your business. In this episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about getting leads for your business. I'm covering what you need to know about warm vs. cold leads, how they both play an important role in your business, and what a successful customer journey (or funnel) should look like. Don't let sales terms like leads or co...
Apr 13, 2020•10 min•Ep. 20
Your purpose in life - what a daunting idea! For so long I didn't know what my purpose or passion was and I know I'm not alone. Maybe you haven't found the one thing that lights you up - that's okay! In this episode of Ambition Pays Off, I'm sharing how I found my purpose in life and how you can too. So much of what we've been taught about finding our purpose or passion in life leads us feeling defeated. What I've learned is that your purpose isn't going to show up wrapped in a bow one day. You'...
Apr 06, 2020•9 min•Ep. 19
One of the reasons why you love being your own boss is probably because you have control! You have control over how you spend your time, how much money you make, how much vacation you take, and more! There comes a time in your business where you have to give up some of that control in order to grow. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 steps to letting go and outsourcing in your business. I know this can be a hard and scary step and that's why I'm sharing where to start in the process of hiring, how t...
Mar 30, 2020•10 min•Ep. 18
What if you didn't have to do everything to market your business, yet still see more results? In this episode I'm covering the 5 ways to do less marketing in your business. I'm explaining how to find out what's really growing your business so you can work smarter not harder the rest of the year. Grab something to take notes because this episode is for taking action! Learn more about how to automate your marketing by using Facebook and Instagram ads by heading to Annakonchar.com/digitalads. I've ...
Mar 23, 2020•11 min•Ep. 17
Do you feel like you have to be available 24/7 for your clients? Like you can't take a break for the fear of falling behind on client work? The hustle can be exhausting. In this episode, I share how I left that grind behind so I could have a better quality of life for me and my family by adding one uniquely freeing type of income stream. Are you ready to have a more balanced business AND life? This episode is for you then. I cover how passive income allows you to be pickier with who you choose a...
Mar 16, 2020•10 min•Ep. 16
How do I start a side hustle without getting even more stressed? How do I grow a business without draining all my free time and energy? I created this podcast to answer all of these burning questions, and to empower dreamers and doers to grow a business around the life you want and deserve. Every week I will give you the mindset miracles, marketing tips, business knowledge, and personal experiences from making an idea into a six-figure side hustle, and now a million dollar business. I'll share m...
Mar 11, 2020•2 min
Ten years from now, what will success look like for you? For Louise Glendon it was following her passion for photography, eventually leaving her job with the military, and now running an online business that teaches moms how to take beautiful photos of their kids. On this episode of Ambition Pays Off, I am chatting with Louise of Click, Love, Grow on her business success through the years. Louise openly shares what she struggled with early on and what she struggles with now. Plus, how raising he...
Mar 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 15
You've gotten to the point in business where you're landing clients and getting paid for your work but you start to realize you only have so much time to give! So how do you keep growing your business when you're at capacity with time and work? By creating a passive product and in this episode, I am sharing the exact steps you need to take to create your first passive product! We cover why this is the best way to scale your business and the steps to take to create an impactful passive product. T...
Mar 02, 2020•11 min•Ep. 14
You left your job to pursue a freelance business but the rollercoaster ride of landing and keeping clients has been all too real. It can make you question if it was all worth it. Don't worry, I'm here to tell you aren't alone and it is worth it! In this episode I am sharing 3 ways you can turn your freelance work into a service-based business that is booked out and making you the money you want every single month. Making these three adjustments to your business will take your business' security ...
Feb 24, 2020•11 min•Ep. 13
I made over $189,000 when I was on my three month maternity leave last year. Now I know when you're a small business owner or freelancer, it can seem impossible to take time off because without you, your business doesn't run. But I am here to tell you that does not have to be the case. Tune into this episode to hear how I made money while on maternity leave and how you can scale your service-based business in a way that allows you to also take time off without sacrificing business growth. Let's ...
Feb 17, 2020•8 min•Ep. 12
