Over the years I've questioned if we still even need an up to date website when there's so many ways for people to contact us. But I keep coming back to how it's your online home and without an up to date website people won't know if you're still in business or if you're worth working with! Tune into this episode where I cover 10 Things Every Websi…

Let's get one thing clear, you don't need to discount in order to make sales! You also will never win a race to the bottom! In this episode I share some things to consider when it comes to your pricing and ways to value add instead of discounting your services and courses. Book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me here: https://dottimedia.thrivecart.com…

My current website feels like it's being held together with spit and tissue paper. I'm using this as an opportunity to "reinvent" myself and look at my brand values, how I want to work with clients and also my customer journey in terms of payments and "next steps". Tune in to find out how it's going. Have you read my Marketing Report for Small Busi…

In this episode I cover off some timely reminders on why you don't have to work with everyone (especially if you're having some kind of physical reaction to the work!!) Covering boundaries, red flags and your "new normal" this episode is for you if you're feeling overstretched but still underpaid.

What I've been up to for the past 4.5 months... Selling, buying, moving, holidays, starting school, extra dance classes and being away 4 weeks in a row, I realised I had to stop. I don't often talk too much about being a mum in business, that's because many of my clients don't have kids, or they have older kids, or step kids. I don't see it as part…

I love doing Annual Reviews. They allow me to put the year to bed (so to speak) while also reflecting on the lessons I've learnt and what worked / what didn't. In this episode I split the questions between 7 reviewing 2023 and 3 questions to ask yourself before we leap into a fabulous new year! Let me know how you go! @mirandaiveymedia…

How was this year? Want to make next year even better? How about Outrageously better? Then this episode is for you! Register for the How to Plan for an Outrageously Good 2024 Free Workshop

Learn why there's not a huge difference between ecommerce ads and selling your Mini Course from Facebook ads and how you can use these strategies for yourself. Going in to your Mini Course ads with eyes wide open in terms of costs will help you realise that there's more to this process than making the big bucks straight away. Register for the How t…

This is Part 2/3 of Selling a Mini Course from Facebook ads. In this episode I won't give you the magic formula to create your mini course content but I will give you so much more that relates to your messaging and marketing. Find out how niching will help sell your course (even if your course is general) and why prerequisites will help sell your c…

This is Part 1/3 of Selling a Mini Course from Facebook Ads. Everyone wants to do this. It's the passive income dream! Create a Mini Course and sell it directly from Facebook ads. I'm here to tell you that this is totally possible but there's a few things you want to have ready before you try this strategy. Be prepared to also invest in your ads as…

First up, I thought I was being so organised and thought I was up to episode 90 when I was recording - turns out I was wrong! This fabulous episode 89 was inspired by a breakfast networking event with Brunswick Heads Photographer Kate Nutt. In this episode you'll learn what your images say about your brand, and how different elements in your backgr…

Exploring what it means to be a Generator in Human Design and digging a little deeper with Ros Isbel has allowed me to play more to my strengths. In this episode I share 3 (or 4!) ways this has helped me. Do you own Free Human Design Chart here: https://www.mybodygraph.com/ Find out more about Ros Isbel & Human Design: https://findyournaturalgroove…

When your business comes down to you, you want to make sure you're putting your best self forward. Sure, you can eat right and sleep well but what about playing to your strengths that were written in the stars when you were born? This is where Human Design can help. Ros Isbel is one of Australia's top Human Design Specialists and in this episode sh…

Everyone wants an online course & don't I know it! Creating the course is the fun or easy part for some people, and launching it can bring up all kinds of pain. This episode is all about getting out ahead of your launch so that you can start to plan towards a super fabulous launch in early 2024. Want help mapping out a fabulous launch? Book your Pr…

Having recently had a few phone conversations on this very topic I thought I would share my answer in podcast form! Marketing is not always at the forefront of everyone's minds when it comes to starting their venture but it needs to be. Whether it's a new part of your existing business or you're getting starting on a shoestring, Without investing o…

Wondering whether your next move is to hire a coach or a mentor? Maybe you already have and loved it... or maybe you've been burnt. In this episode I talk about the reasons for and against having a mentor and how to choose your next one if you're in the market. Do my Micro Business Self Coaching Check In >>> mirandaivey.com/micro…

Running your own business and working for yourself is the ultimate step into time freedom... or is it? When you can set your own hours it can be hard to move beyond the conditioning of being at your desk from 9 - 5 every day. After working for myself for 9 years now, I wanted to share 7 shifts on how to use your time to do more of what you want whe…

When we're not living or working in alignment with our values, life can start to feel heavy. The key is to figure out your values and start to share them everywhere so that you can attract your ideal clients with ease. It can be scary to niche down but isn't niching down to the absolute people that you love to work with the best thing ever? Special…

Earlier this year I decided I needed some help creating Instagram content as I just couldn't keep up. I engaged someone to help me with this and then soon enough I was upsold to a more premium package (honestly one of the best sales calls I've ever experienced, hats off to him!) I decided to try out this engagement experience for a month and here's…

They say you should find something that scares you and do that. Well I don't know about you but running my own biz in 2023 is frightening. I decided to look into a few reasons why it's so freaking frightening and also what I do to overcome the fear. Right now is a great time to step into your boss shoes and take some regular time out so that hopefu…

Right now in the media we can't get away from the doom and gloom. Interest rates are rising, cost of living is rising, there's a rental crisis, a housing crisis all of which can have an effect on us, our revenue and potential clients. If you work in an industry that others may consider a "luxury" it can be easy to fall into the trap of "no one want…

Are you someone who thinks "I'm just going to put off doing what I want to do until there's enough hours in the day to squeeze in 5 minutes just for me?" I get it. That's what my life looked like too until I started to actively pre-plan for the activities I wanted to do more of. Whether you want to spend more time creating courses, or walking, or d…

Are you the type of person who is really great at talking about what you do when someone is in front of you? But the thought of having to "create content for social media" make you want to run for the hills? In this episode I share 4 simple strategies that you can use if you're someone who is fabulous in the moment but hates the thought of having t…

Lisa Corduff helps women to shift their mindset and the stories that have been keeping them stuck through online courses, programs and now live events. In this episode she opens up behind the scenes on marketing her online business and the changes that she's been through over the past few years. If you've ever felt "not quite right" then you will f…

Its easy to get caught up thinking "oh yes, Facebook ads are going to solve all my problems" however in all my years of consulting and coaching, I've seen plenty of people spending money and not seeing the return they want. In this episode, I bring you what NOT to do with your ads in 2023 which includes ensuring that your post click experience actu…

80 - 90% of the time when someone complains to me that their ads aren't "working" usually it's because they're running the wrong type of campaign. Conversion campaigns within the Facebook ads platform are designed to find your ideal customers, have them sign up to your lead magnet and yes... CONVERT! The name says it all. Unfortunately not everythi…

This is definitely not a "you're doing it all wrong!" kind of episode. Nope, this episode is hopefully going to open your eyes to more opportunities to engage with new and existing customers using your lead generation. Following on from episode 72 with Angela Ponsford, if all the "big businesses" are doing lead generation - why aren't you? Upcoming…

Angela is the VP of operations at Tier 11 and my former business partner. She dropped over to my house so I saw this as an excellent opportunity to share one of our off the cuff chats about the state of online marketing... this time on Lead Generation! If you've been wondering whether you need to do this, or what would make a good lead magnet for y…

Newsflash there's no giant clock ticking behind your desk letting you know that you are BEHIND! In this episode I share with you a reframe on this behind thinking and how your audience may be feeling exactly the same. Thinking of running a Low Cost Workshop to spark life into your audience? Download my Free Fraud to Fabulous Low Cost Workshop Guide…

When it come to growing your business, getting those sales, getting your books filled with consults or workshops it's really all about building trust and rapport with your audience online. One of the BEST ways to do that is to use low cost workshops to generate that momentum in your business. Want a hand with the first step? Head over and grab my f…

Following on from last weeks episode on my online marketing predictions for this year, I'm looking at the world of Facebook and Instagram ads and whether they're still getting results for businesses. The short answer is yes, you can still run profitable ads. Having a great offer works will help you stand out and remember to use your retargeting aud…

What's going to happen in terms of marketing your business in 2023? Tune in to find out the affects of new technology like the AI software Chat GPT and how you can still stand out in an even busier online world! Mentioned in this episode: Get my new FREE Fraud to Fabulous Guide on creating Low Cost Workshops and learn the steps on how to incorporat…

No matter what this year looked like for you, it's such a good idea to take a breather and put it to bed. In this episode you'll be given five annual review questions to help you look back and look forward as you redefine success in 2023. Want to join my End of Year Ritual & 2023 Visioning Workshop? Book here…

We ALL make mistakes. It's what we do about them that matters! Here's some of my big mistakes & lessons of the past year and how I'll be shifting my mindset into 2023. Want to work together? Book here for Dream Bigger Coaching

What's your Super Power? Mine is telling it straight, not beating around the bush and not hiding behind marketing double-speak. In this episode I cut to the chase and share on all the things you DON'T Need to make money in your business. Maybe you're starting out, or you could be looking for where to build momentum and direct your efforts in the ne…

When we get to this time of the year (November) people often talk about 'phew! It's been a big year... can't wait for it to be over!' Instead of racing towards the finish line, this episode is all about how you can regain some inspiration without overwhelm.

Yes, it's your pity party and you can cry if you want to... or you can just know that even when you think you've failed, or come close to failing... you probably haven't! In this episode I share 3 ways to think about what's really going on as well as some ideas on how to move on and take the lessons with you. Mentioned in this episode: Create Confi…

This week, I wanted to trial just how fast & easy I could make recording this podcast as an experiment! It's so good in business to be agile and try new ideas without always having a perfect plan in place. In fact, you'll learn more and have more results than you could ever imagine. In this episode I share 3 ways that I've added more experiments in…

I have to admit, I'm not the best on sales calls. I am a giver and so when someone tells me about what issues they're having, I am always keen to help. What's happened in the past is that I know I shouldn't over deliver in the call but then my energy is this weird push / pull of wanting to help but holding back and it feels as though together with …

I love 80s movies and the storyline often goes like this, slightly out there girl goes unnoticed until the very end of the movie when everyone discovers her unique charms. If you feel like your online marketing efforts have been like waiting for someone to ask you to dance, then this is for you! I share 3 ways to help you start to be more comfortab…

People trying to hack into your social media accounts is always going to be part of being online. Instead of running away and closing all your accounts down, there's 3 things I would suggest to up your security and keep your accounts secure. Mentioned in this episode: Last Pass - the last password you'll ever need. It has increased in price to $36U…

Over the past 8 years I've helped entrepreneurs and business owners sell so many online courses from personal training coaches to podcasting to video to yoga. Whether it's with Facebook ads management, consultations or coaching I've been invovled in every step of the way. But there's nothing that makes me more disheartened for the course creator wh…

There will always be a reason why now is not a good time to launch. The question is, are you willing to put whatever is happening in the world to the side and double down to run a great launch no matter what? Learn the five steps that I always use when launching so that I can make sure I hit those launch high notes every time! Want to be coached by…

Have you ever thought you needed to have a podcast, send a weekly email, create 5 Instagram reels a day and 27 Instagram stories to be successful? Thinking all of that is doing you way more harm than good! In this episode I share three ways to remove your barriers to marketing more. Have you got your ticket to Dream Bigger on August 26 yet? Mention…

Being part of trends on social media is a great way to tap into what everyone else is talking about and wants to talk about (preferably they do it on your social pages right?!) They can also be great for engagement, which most people tell me is what they want. In this episode I talk about what trends are and 3 ways any business can tap into using t…

If you've been frustrated with your lack of marketing "results" or maybe you just want to start being able to express yourself without fear then this is for you. I bust some of myths as to why you think your story may not be enough but how you can actually start to think about it instead. Mentioned in this episode: My confidence building hypnosis M…

If you have a strong interpretation of integrity you may have trouble delegating or loosening the grip on certain parts of your business. In this episode I explore how this may actually be doing more harm than good and what you can do instead. What's your next step? Book your place in my Vision & Values Workshop on June 24…

I don't know if you've noticed but it's pretty darn hard to be the perfect partner / daughter / daughter-in-law / mother or business owner. So why do so many of us wait until everything to be "perfect" to put something out into the world? In this episode I share examples of when imperfect action has paid off for me and how you can do the same. So i…

On Episode 50 with Michelle Smith from Curated with Conscience she talked a lot about her values and how she's running a purpose led business in alignment with them. What about you? Can you do this too, even if your values aren't necessarily about social justice and climate change? Of course! Your values are yours alone and are shaped by those arou…

Michelle Smith is the founder of Curated with Conscience, an ethical, sustainable and humanitarian gift hamper company from Melbourne. A self-styled social justice activist, she started by being informed about where she spent her own money and then wanted to take it even further. After having her first child she began Curated with Conscience as she…