[SUMMER SERIES] The Year I said YES - yep I said yes for a WHOLE year and on this episode I explain what happened, the doors it opened and the amazing things that happened because I had the courage to say yes! Take a listen to episode 328 and hear the GOLD! Get inspired for your 2025! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/freebies/365-days-of-content-ideas-for-social-media/ 🟣 READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challeng...
Dec 26, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast [SUMMER SERIES] 3 Reasons Why You're Not Converting More Sales – Episode 327 Welcome to another episode of the Small Business Made Simple podcast, part of our special Summer Series . This week, Jenn Donovan is diving deep into a topic that every business owner needs to master – sales. We’ve all heard it: Sales is tough. But what if it doesn’t have to be? In this episode, Jenn shares her no-nonsense approach to increasing your sales conversions by addressing the real reasons why you're not seeing...
Dec 18, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast [SUMMER SERIES] How to Plan Your Marketing – Episode 326 Welcome to a special episode of the Small Business Made Simple podcast, where Jenn Donovan brings you the Summer Series – a collection of some of the most impactful episodes to help you take your business to the next level. Whether you're relaxing over the holidays or gearing up for the new year, this episode will guide you through the essential steps to plan your marketing strategy for 2025. Jenn dives into why strategic marketing is more...
Dec 12, 2024•21 min•Ep 326•Transcript available on Metacast [Summer Series] The Seven Things I’m Doing Whilst “Taking a Break” - Episode 325 Hey there, it’s Jenn! After six incredible years of weekly podcasting, I’m mixing things up with a Summer Series to give myself a little breather. This episode revisits the seven things I tackled during last year’s “break” (yes, that’s in quotes because, as business owners, is it ever a real break?). From refreshing my speaker and media kits, updating my website, and auditing my digital chaos to mapping out goals an...
Dec 05, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🎙️ Episode 324: Let’s Talk About 2025 – My Speaker Kit, New Topics, and Your Help! Join me, Jenn Donovan, for a special episode where I take you behind the scenes of my 2025 Speaker Kit ! 🚀 Speaking is my passion, and I’m sharing the 9 topics I’ll be focusing on next year—from marketing basics and human-to-human connection to AI, branding, and obsessing over your people. I’m also opening up about my journey as a speaker, from nervous beginnings to standing confidently on stage, creating moment...
Nov 28, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🎧 It’s Time! What’s Your 2025 Word of the Year? – Episode 323 of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast What will guide your business decisions in 2025? In this episode, Jenn Donovan shares her proven strategy for choosing a Word of the Year —a simple yet powerful tool to unify your goals, maintain focus, and reflect on your achievements. Learn how Jenn’s past words like Impact and Book shaped her journey and discover her exciting plans for 2025 with her new words, Speaking and Play Big . Plus,...
Nov 21, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 💸💲💸 Black Friday Sales and Christmas marketing – two HUGE events at the end of the year when we are already so tired. So let’s chat about it. How important is it to participate? Do we need to be on sale? How can we make this time of the year work harder for us to make the next 12 months even more profitable? Whether you’re in e-commerce or not, you definitely need to tune into this one! Take a listen to episode 322 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBo...
Nov 13, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Digital Marketing is Transforming: Are You Ready? – Small Business Made Simple Podcast, Episode 321 The digital landscape is shifting fast, and if you’re a small business owner, you need to be prepared! In this episode, Jenn dives into the game-changing transformations happening right now, like how ChatGPT has added web search capabilities, and what this means for your marketing strategy. Building on insights from past episodes, Jenn unpacks simple, actionable ways you can adapt to these changes...
Nov 07, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 💥💥 Websites – that asset that we OWN, have FULL control over and yet, don’t spend too much time making sure it’s converting traffic into clients/customers! Am I right? My guest this week, Rachel Smith, is a professional COPYWRITER and she’s sharing the 6C’s of websites – to make them convert! You definitely need to tune into this one! Take a listen to episode 320 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/freebies/3...
Oct 31, 2024•47 min•Ep 320•Transcript available on Metacast It’s that time of the year when we might be thinking of throwing some money behind some Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram). Before you do, listen to this episode that goes through the THREE biggest mistakes I see business owners making when it comes to doing Digital Ads on Meta. Click play now, or head over to www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/319 for more details. Let's take your marketing from "meh" to massive success ! Take a listen to episode 319 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT ...
Oct 25, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast When is Enough, Enough in Business? When Do You Call it Quits? | Episode 318 Ever feel like your business is sucking the life out of you? In this tough but necessary conversation, I dive into the question all business owners dread: when is it time to call it quits? I’ve had a few heartfelt, teary chats with clients this week that inspired this episode, and although it’s not an easy one, it’s one we need to talk about. If you’re questioning whether to push through or let go, I’ll walk you through...
Oct 16, 2024•16 min•Ep 318•Transcript available on Metacast 🎧 Ready to start (or restart!) your business journey in 2024? Tune in to Episode 317 of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast ! 🚀 In this episode, I’m diving into what it would look like if you had to start your business all over again with all the wisdom you have now. What would you change? What would stay the same? From finding your niche to building a killer brand and obsessing over customer experience, I’ll share practical strategies to help you nail it the second time around! 🔥 Plus, we...
Oct 09, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Small Business Made Simple podcast, Jenn Donovan chats with Lisa from Life Balance Essentials about how outsourcing and effective life admin can transform your business. Lisa shares valuable tips on managing overwhelming inboxes, creating effective to-do lists, and how AI can support busy entrepreneurs. If you’re struggling to keep up with life and business admin, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in now for practical strategies and insights that will help you work smart...
Oct 03, 2024•40 min•Ep 316•Transcript available on Metacast 🚨 Big News Alert: Episode 315 - META: We Seriously Need to Talk! 🚨 Meta (Facebook and Instagram's parent company) just dropped a MAJOR update, and if you're a small business owner, you need to tune in to this week's episode of the "Small Business Made Simple" podcast. This is more than just a tweak—it's a seismic shift that could change the way you market your business online. I’m going to walk you through what these changes mean and how they’ll impact your content strategy. As a savvy markete...
Sep 26, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 314 of the Small Business Made Simple podcast, Jenn Donovan is joined by Emma Lovell, a dynamic pleasure coach and author of The Art of Pleasure . Together, they explore the crucial balance between business and leisure, and how small business owners can create more joy and freedom in their lives—without sacrificing success. Whether you’re feeling the burnout or simply craving more balance, this episode is packed with practical tips on combining work, travel, and self-care for a fulfil...
Sep 19, 2024•40 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast 🎙️ Small Business Made Simple Podcast - Episode 313: Is Your Marketing Strategy Just Social Media Posting? In this episode, Jenn Donovan pushes business owners to rethink their marketing strategies. Are you relying solely on social media? Jenn explains why this might be holding your business back and offers practical steps to diversify and grow your marketing efforts. From partnerships to podcast appearances, media features, and more, she lays out actionable tips that go beyond social media. Re...
Sep 11, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🎙 Ready to turn your marketing strategy into a sales machine? In episode 312 of the Small Business Made Simple podcast, Jenn Donovan breaks down the mysterious world of marketing funnels and shows you how to attract, engage, and convert your ideal clients. Whether you’re a small business owner feeling stuck at the top of the funnel or looking to build lasting customer relationships, Jenn simplifies it all with actionable tips you can start using today. 💡 Tune in to learn how to: · Attract your...
Sep 07, 2024•23 min•Ep 312•Transcript available on Metacast Unlock your small business's marketing potential with three must-do weekly strategies! In this episode of Small Business Made Simple , Jenn Donovan shares her top tips to help you show up, reach out, and create impactful content. These practical, no-nonsense tactics will keep your business thriving. Tune in now! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/311 Take a listen to episode 311 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? ...
Aug 29, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you use AI in your business daily? Use a program like ChatGPT to help you plan, help you with content, help you with bouncing ideas around? No? Well this episode is all about showing you why you should! And there’s a fabulous downloadable freebie with week too! We know things are tough right now and this episode is probably exactly what you need to hear - so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/310 Take a listen to episode 310 and hear ...
Aug 23, 2024•21 min•Ep 310•Transcript available on Metacast Want some simple habits to manage your money and supercharge your profits as a business owner? Of course you do! My guest this week is Justine McLean and her new book is called Become a Business Money Magnet and she has LOADS of tips, tricks and financial advice to give us. We know things are tough right now and this episode is probably exactly what you need to hear - so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/309 Take a listen to episode 309...
Aug 15, 2024•36 min•Ep 309•Transcript available on Metacast Other than social media, what marketing do you do in your business? Need some “not social media marketing” inspiration? Well the podcast episode this week is full of such inspo. We talk about Collaborations, QR Codes, Lumpy Mail and more! You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/308 Take a listen to episode 308 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https:...
Aug 08, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast What are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and what do they mean for a small business? What’s a for purpose small business and how does it work? All these questions and more answered on today’s podcast episode titled: What is a for Purpose Business? And How Do the UN SDGs Work? You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/307 Take a listen to episode 307 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDE...
Aug 02, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 11 Business Tools I cannot live without – that’s what I am chatting to you about on the podcast today. From email marketing providers to video hosts and repurposing content – all covered in this week’s episode. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/306 Take a listen to episode 306 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://socialmediaandmarketing.co...
Jul 24, 2024•28 min•Ep 306•Transcript available on Metacast How do you make your MONEY work for YOU? How do you create more WEALTH? These are the questions my guest, Jackson Millan, the Wealth Mentor, answers on the podcast today – along with loads of other important bits of information to consume! You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/305 Take a listen to episode 305 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https...
Jul 17, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 10 things to do today to Future Proof your business. That’s the topic for today because we are in an economic crisis and small business is suffering, so what can we do? Today, I have you 10 tips or 10 nudges! You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/304 Take a listen to episode 304 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://socialmediaandmarketing.com....
Jul 11, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we are again talking about websites, but this time we are looking at how we can be more “green” when it comes to our websites. Ray from True Green Hosting talks us through what our carbon footprint for our website looks like and gives us tips on how we can be better. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/303 Take a listen to episode 303 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST O...
Jul 03, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Websites – we spend so much time building them, driving traffic to them and worrying about them … we forget to maintain them with great marketing! On this podcast episode, I go through 5 Things to Change on Your Website Today. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/302 Take a listen to episode 302 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://socialmedi...
Jun 27, 2024•23 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast Connection, Curiosity and Community – the three BIG C’s in marketing in 2024. Join Jenn Donovan, your host, and Kerryn Powell from Your Time Matters as we talk through the three c’s and how they are simply keys to more business. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/301 Take a listen to episode 301 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://socialme...
Jun 20, 2024•42 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast 300 episodes BABY! Yep, today we celebrate 300 episodes with some behind the scenes content, some “Jenn” thoughts on the marketing world back then and now and lots of bits and pieces to make your business life simpler in one episode! You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/300 Take a listen to episode 300 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://soc...
Jun 12, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast How’s your life going? Not your business life – your ACTUAL life? My guest this week Sammi Jaeger is talking to us about having a Fuelled up Life and what that might look for. She walks us through the 8 Tanks we need to be thinking about to have a Fuelled Up Life. You need this as a Small Business Owner – so listen in! You can find the show notes and in listen here: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/299 Take a listen to episode 299 and hear the GOLD! 🟠 WANT 365 IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL ...
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