Living with Purpose is a podcast dedicated to exploring the journey of finding meaning and fulfillment in life. Hosted by Akhtar Badshah, a visionary leader and author, the podcast features insightful conversations with thought leaders, changemakers, and everyday heroes. Each episode delves into the stories, experiences, and philosophies that inspire individuals to live with intention and purpose. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, community impact, or just a deeper understanding of wha ...
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This podcast is for any female entrepreneur who wants to be in control of making money so she can fully step into the role of provider in her business and life. Each week Michelle interviews amazing women who share their journey to becoming a provider and the hardships they've faced along the way. No topic is off the table - we talk about how to juggle business and kids, the challenges of making more money, how making money impacts your relationships and how to go after what you want without ...
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Ideagen is focused on building and enhancing cross sector collaboration between non-profit, corporate and public sector entities for collective impact.
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#Episode 3 - Chaitra Vedullapalli - Global Leader, World Record Holder & Forbes Next 1000
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Chaitra Vedullapalli is a visionary leader, co-founder of Women in Cloud, and an advocate for gender equity in the technology sector. Chaitra’s work is transforming the way women access opportunities in the cloud industry, breaking down barriers and creating pathways for female entrepreneurs and professionals. With a background in technology and a …
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#Episode 4 - Laura C. Rudert - Partners for Reimagined Economies
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Laura served as the Deputy Director of Strategy and Management at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is now the Principal Owner of Partners for Reimagined Economies, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to driving innovation and impact.By Akhtar Badshah
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Are you struggling to land consistent clients? The answer might be simpler than you think. In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the key to landing clients consistently: focusing on what you can control. So many entrepreneurs spend too much time and energy stressing over things they can’t control in their marketing—things like the algorithm, who …
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Vishal Ghotge is the CEO of Kiva, a global nonprofit organization that’s transforming lives through micro-lending. Under Vishal’s leadership, Kiva has expanded its mission to provide financial access to underserved communities around the world, enabling individuals to create better futures for themselves and their families. With a background that s…
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#Episode 2 - Heba Ramzy - Global Citizenship Lead - Avanade
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Heba Ramzy is the Global Citizenship Lead at Avanade, where she spearheads initiatives that drive social impact, sustainability, and corporate responsibility on a global scale. With a deep commitment to creating positive change, Heba has dedicated her career to empowering communities, fostering innovation, and leading with purpose.…
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Episode 279: How I Went From $54K To $140K In One Year
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In this week’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact shifts I made between 2018 and 2019 that took my revenue from just over $50K to $140K. I’ll be sharing the strategies and mindset shifts that didn’t just help me hit multiple 6-figures but also opened things up in my family. From buying our dream home and car to being able to prov…
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Episode 278: Why You're Hesitant to Scale Your Group Program
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If you've already made 6-figures and want to scale your group program since you’re at capacity but find yourself hesitant to enroll more clients, this episode is for you. In this week’s episode, I talk about: Why you’re hesitant to scale your group program Why adding more people to your program will lead to better results for everyone How to handle…
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Episode 277: Your Ideal Client is Further Along Than You Think
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“Who are the people that will value the outcome that you provide the most?” This question challenged one of my Sold Out Standard clients, and it might challenge your assumptions too. We often assume our ideal clients are those struggling the most. But the truth is, those who are ready to take action and invest are often the best fit. In this week’s…
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Episode 276: How Chaitra Made 140K From Her Group Program with Chaitra Radhakrishna
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by my client Chaitra Radhakrishna who shared her journey to making 140K from her group program. Chaitra has taken a lot of scary leaps in our time working together. When we started working, she was designing Shopify websites and now she is making the majority of her money from her group program. During the episode…
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Episode 275: Why Only 6% of Business Owners Reach 6-figures
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Only 6% of entrepreneurs make it to 6-figures. That’s an insanely low number & my goal is to change it. In this week's episode, I share my perspective as to why entrepreneurs don’t reach this milestone, including: What gets in the way of women reaching 6-figures faster How to make sure you’re part of the 6% Connect with me outside the podcast! Down…
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Episode 274: Can You Give Away Too Much For Free?
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Have you ever held back on sharing your knowledge because you were worried about giving away too much for free? Maybe you’ve even been told that if you give away too much people won’t buy from you. Hold that thought. During this week’s episode, I bust this myth wide open and discuss: Why free information alone won’t get you results The power of han…
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Episode 273: When to Make Changes to Your Marketing Strategy
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"How long should I wait to make a change if something isn’t working?" I get this question a lot. And I have a very unconventional answer that I share in this week’s episode. During the episode, I talk about: What happens when we don't give a strategy enough time to work When is the right time to make changes to your marketing strategy What is requi…
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Episode 272: 3 Ways You're Making Marketing Complicated
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In this week’s episode, I breakdown 3 ways you’re making marketing harder than it has to be. I discuss: Why marketing feels complicated What happens when you don't have a clear goal How to make marketing simple so you can sign clients faster Connect with me outside the podcast! Continue the conversation in the Market Like a Boss Facebook group. Joi…
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Episode 271: What To Do If Your Marketing Isn't Working
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What should you do when your marketing isn't working? In this week’s episode I talk about what to do when you’re trying all the things and it feels like nothing’s working. I discuss: What to do when you feel like you’re putting all the effort and not seeing the results you want How to know which shifts you need to make (without burning the whole th…
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Episode 270: #1 Thing Keeping You From 6-Figures
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Want to know the #1 thing keeping you from getting to 6-figures (or more) in your business? It’s not necessarily fear of failure. The #1 thing that keeps you from making money is…the fear of losing it all. In this week’s episode, I dive into this topic and share the things that allowed me to go after bigger things in my business. Connect with me ou…
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Episode 269: The Key to Booking More Sales Calls
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Booking sales calls doesn’t have to be as hard as you’re making it. In this week’s episode I talk about how to get out of your head and book more calls with dream clients. I discuss: Why we overcomplicate things in our business and marketing How to book more sales calls without making it hard and complicated (with action steps you can start taking …
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Episode 268: Why People with Money Aren't Buying From You
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“Why aren’t the people with money buying from me?” This is probably a question you’ve asked yourself before (if you’re honest). Here are the facts… It’s not that people don’t like your offer. It’s not that your messaging is off. It’s not that they don’t like you. People aren’t buying because they don't see you as THE expert. In this week's episode,…
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Episode 267: How To Attract Clients Who Will Do The Work
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Not all clients are created equal. As you serve more clients in your business, you’ll notice there are some who get incredible results and there are others who seem to always push back and don’t seem committed. In this week’s episode, I talk about what you need to focus on to attract clients who will ACTUALLY do the work. Connect with me outside th…
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Episode 266: Feeling Behind in Business? Here's What to Do.
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Do you ever feel like you're falling behind in your business? You're not alone! Even successful women often experience this self-doubt. In this week's episode, I talk about what to do when you feel behind in your business and: What happens when thoughts of feeling behind come up Tools and shifts you can make to move past these feelings Connect with…
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Feeling frustrated by no-shows? Been there. Done that. Got the t-shirt. In this week's episode, I talk about: The #1 reason why no-shows happen Signs you’re speaking to people who aren’t motivated Shifts you can make to start marketing your calls to ready buyers Connect with me outside the podcast! Continue the conversation in the Market Like a Bos…
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Episode 264: When You Feel Like It's Not Working
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Feeling like "burning" your business down? This week’s episode is for you. In it, I talk about what to do when it feels like things aren’t working. Even if you’re not in a place right now where you want to burn your business down, the next time it happens you’ll have this episode to listen to. Connect with me outside the podcast! Continue the conve…
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Episode 263: How to Manage Your Money with Katy Almstrom
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Feeling overwhelmed by your finances? You're not alone! Especially as a business owner, money can feel like a never-ending source of stress. But what if I told you it doesn't have to be that way? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Katy Almstrom to break down: The money roadblocks many business owners (especially women!) face How to forgive yours…
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In this episode, I'm sharing something incredibly personal and transparent: my 5-year income report. As I approach my 8th anniversary in business, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey and share the reality of building a business over time. For the first time, I'm breaking down my income year by year, showing exactly how much I've mad…
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Episode 261: How to See Results Faster in Your Marketing
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"Should I focus on my Facebook group or is email marketing a more effective strategy?" This question, raised by one of my clients via Voxer, reflects the common pressure we all face to find the "right" strategy for the results we want. There’s a lot of advice in the online space, which makes it easy to feel overwhelmed about which strategy to choos…
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Episode 260: How to Run a Live Event with Jen Kline
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Join us for an exciting episode as I sit down with my past client Jen Kline to uncover the secrets of running successful virtual events and conferences. In this episode, we cover: How to determine if now is the right time to do a live event Common mistakes to avoid when organizing and hosting live events The benefits of hosting live events for your…
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Episode 259: Why No's Lead to More Clients
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Are you hesitating to sell because the fear of rejection holds you back? In this week's episode, I dive deep into why hearing "no" can actually lead to more clients. I discuss: Why no’s matter Why it’s important to get more no’s How to use no’s to get more yes’s Tune in to gain valuable insights that can shift your approach to sales! Connect with m…
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Episode 258: Creating Copy That Converts with Kare Maryn
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Join me this week as I sit down with my client, Kare Maryn, to explore the art of creating copy that converts. Kare takes us through her journey of implementing a group program in her business and the impactful shifts she made in her content strategy. She also shares how she manages a successful business while working a 9-5! About Kare: Kare's a Ki…
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Episode 257: Family First: How to Prioritize Growing Businesses While Raising Kids with Dana Malstaff
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Dana Malstaff, the founder of Boss Mom, to discuss the challenges and strategies for balancing family life while growing a business. We chatted about: How mainstream business advice differs for moms compared to other entrepreneurs Common misconceptions and challenges moms encounter while balancing business grow…
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Episode 256: How to Stop Comparing with Melanie Birky
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Comparison is a common struggle that can hold women back from fully showing up in their business. Join me in this week’s episode as I chat with special guest Melanie Birky about how to stop comparing yourself to others and discover more joy and freedom in your entrepreneurial journey. We discuss: The increasing prevalence of comparison in the onlin…
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Episode 255: How to Respond to the Money Objection
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When a potential client tells you they can’t afford it, it's really NEVER about the money. In this week's episode, I talk about what's really going on when you hear "I can't afford it" and how to respond to this objection in a sales conversation. Connect with me outside the podcast! My free live event, Your First 100K, will show you the exact strat…
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Episode 254: How to Stay Consistent With Your Marketing with Theresa Harp
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In this week's episode, I'm joined by my client, Theresa Harp to talk about how to stay consistent in your marketing. Why women struggle with consistency in marketing What her biggest challenge is in staying consistent What thoughts and beliefs have led Theresa to stay consistent The difference between making time and taking time About Theresa: The…
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Episode 253: From 0 to 6-Figures: How Chaitra Built Back Her Business After Maternity Leave
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by my client Chaitra Radhakrishna who shared her journey on going from 0 to 6 figures and then pausing her business for 18 months while she gave birth to her son and went on maternity leave. We chatted about: What it REALLY takes to reach 6-figures Why Chaitra stopped her business when she went on maternity leave …
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Episode 252: A DM Strategy That Actually Works
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DM outreach gets a bad rep. In this week’s episode of the Like a Boss Podcast I break down a DM strategy that ACTUALLY works and results in more meaningful conversations (not to mention clients). Connect with me outside the podcast! If you're hungry for 6-figures, we should chat. Book a Fast Track to 100K call and let's look at what it will take to…
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Episode 251: What Strategy to Focus on to Sign Clients
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One of the biggest challenges I see in marketing is women focusing on strategies that don’t make sense for where they’re at in business. This leads to overwhelm and a lack of focus. While all strategies have the potential to work, you don’t need to work them all at once. Instead of trying to keep up with every marketing strategy, focus on the strat…
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Episode 250: How to Create a 6-Figure Year with Lindsey White
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by my OG client, Lindsey White who shared her journey to making 6-figures. We chatted about: What it took for her to create a 6-figure year The challenges she faced along the way Her decision to leave her 9-5 job What stepping into 6-figures has created for her family About Lindsey: Lindsey White helps entrepreneu…
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Episode 249: How to Make 6-Figures From a Group Program with Anna Walker
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by my past client, Anna Walker who shared her journey about taking her group program from 0 to 6-figures in one year.. We chatted about: How she knew it was time to start a group program The highs and lows throughout her journey (including her first launch) What’s changed in her business since starting a group pro…
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2023 has been an interesting year. So many amazing things have happened...but it's also been a really hard year. A year of change. A year of truly making decisions that will help me reach 7-figures. Those decisions aren't always easy. Sometimes they go against the grain of what everyone tells you to do in business. They also require …
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Episode 247: Making Sales Outside of a Launch
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There’s this misconception that people only buy during a launch. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into how to get sales outside of a launch. I talk about: Differences between people you market to during a launch and people you market to in between launches How to market to people who buy outside of a launch Connect with me outside the podcast! …
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Episode 246: How to Handle Engagement Dips
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Feel like your reach has dropped? Getting less engagement on your posts? You’re not alone. I’m talking to SO many women facing this very challenge. I know it’s beyond frustrating to feel like no one’s seeing your content. In this week’s episode, I share my perspective on what to do when engagement dips and how to turn things around. That way you ca…
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Episode 245: Making a Million From My Group
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We reached 7,000 members inside of the Market Like a Boss group! I’ve made a million dollars and counting from signing clients in my group over the last 3 years and in this episode, I break down my journey since opening Market Like a Boss group. You’ll get my best strategies on: How I grow my audience every month My system for signing clients from …
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Episode 244: Your Audience NEEDS You to Sell
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This week’s episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a client. In it, I talk about why your audience needs you to sell more, not less. During this episode, I discuss: Things that are holding you back from selling What a “no” means What does selling give your audience What message you’re sending your audience when you don’t sell Connect wit…
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Episode 243: How to Re-engage a Stale Audience...
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Are you sitting in an audience that has grown stale? During this week’s episode, I talk about how to re-engage your audience if they've grown stale or you haven't been showing up consistently. Connect with me outside the podcast! Continue the conversation in the Market Like a Boss Facebook Group. Want to get a new client this month? Grab a copy of …
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Episode 242: 2 Tips to Stand Out On A Crowded Group Thread
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Has this ever happened to you…? You see a post in another FB group from someone who’s looking to hire help. Help that YOU can provide. You get excited. Finally! After weeks of scouring promo threads you finally see a post from someone who could become a client. You go to comment and - gulp - there are over 600 comments from experts just like yourse…
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Episode 241: Why You're Scared to Be Sought Out
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This week’s episode was inspired by the conversation I had during one of my events. In it, I talk about whether or not we actually want to be sought out. During this episode, I discuss: Two reasons why you’re afraid of becoming sought out The fear and what’s coming up when you’re sought out Connect with me outside the podcast! I'm hosting a free, 2…
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Episode 240: Are People Buying Differently Than They Used To
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Are people still buying the way that they used to? This is a discussion I’ve been seeing online. When people say that no one is buying or people aren’t buying the way that they used to, it creates a lot of confusion which often leads women to pull back from what they’re doing. In this week’s episode, I dive deep into this topic and answer this ques…
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Episode 239: Why Lower Priced Offers Take More Work to Sell
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In this week’s episode, I talk about why lower priced offers take longer and more work to market than selling something that is a higher ticket. During this episode I discuss: What you should focus on so you can attract clients who love what you're about and see you as the expert Simpler path to sign clients faster What you need to do to stand out …
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Episode 238: Stop Waiting For Clients to Come to You (Encore)
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Welcome to one of my sassiest episodes! #sassypants The majority of you are waiting around and complaining that you’re not getting the clients you want. When in reality, YOU’RE the one prolonging the sales process by sitting back and waiting for people to come to you. During this episode I talk about: The reasons why you’re taking a passive approac…
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Episode 237: The Secret to Making 10K Months (that no one tells you) (Encore)
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Everyone talks about the secrets to a 10K month. All of those "secrets" are usually related to some type of action...post more, talk about the transformation you offer, put out good content, make offers, etc. etc. But what if there's one main ingredient to reaching a 10K month...and it has nothing to do with the amount of content you put out? In th…
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Episode 236: How a Destination Event Can Make You $10K From Your Group (Encore)
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If you want to have a $10K month from your Facebook group in the fastest, simplest way possible, this episode is for you. During the episode I talk about: What destination events are and why they are THE # 1 way to grow your Facebook How you can make money from a destination event 3 steps on how to reach a 10K month from your group Connect with me …
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Episode 235: How to Follow up With Potential Clients (Encore)
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Follow up doesn’t have to be a scary phrase. During this episode I break down the top myths about following up with potential clients and why follow up is THE most necessary part of the sales conversation. I also discuss: Importance of follow up (and when to do it) Why most women don’t follow up Types of follow up in different situations How to fol…
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