Small Business Collective Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Sometimes our bodies force us to stop and we fall off the marketing wagon. What happens to your IG, website and business when you step away for a time, and how can you plan a break without it affecting your progress.
Ever wonder if blogging is worth it for your business? We sat down with Samantha Laycock, Owner of Creative Purpose, blog coach, and expert blogger for over 5 years. After learning from Samantha we felt so inspired and motivated to connect with our audiences through blogging and think will to.
Whether you choose to create Reels , carousels, or IG Stories, each media type on Instagram will have different results. Learn how to choose the right mix of posts for your business goals.
Have you ever had a gut feeling that you didn't want to work with someone but you took their business anyway? Fast forward a couple months and you feel crappy because things aren't going well and you just want to quit. If you've ever felt like this, listen to this episode where we are talking about how to interview clients.
If you've ever thought about starting a business, but don't want to do it alone, this episode is for you. Meet Katie and Jen, the beautiful ladies of The Nutrition Room. Biz bosses, moms, and partners. There are talking all things partnership, how to set yourself up for success, and everything in between.
When to give away work for free and when we need to put our foot down and send the invoice.
Happy International Women's Day! We chatted with an amazing panel of female small business owners to celebrate everything there is about being a women in business.
Being a solopreneur sounds like a great idea, until you realize you are all alone, all of the time. Jana & Alana went through all the struggles of trying to start, run, and grow small businesses all by themselves. They know the ups and downs, and the solution to the problems. This week's episode is all about the benefits of community and the lessons learned through their loneliness.
Turning down work can be tough especially when money talks. In this episode we are talking all about how to stick to your niche and not accept every opportunity that presents itself.
Did you know that any small business can get a headline on mainstream media? All it takes is a piece of paper, a keyboard, and a wonderful story. Kass Paterson, media expert and a great friend of The Small Business Collective, chats about how to get your story in the media and get the benefits of the free press.
Do you know if your marketing is working? Would you know how to change it if it wasn't? In this episode, Jana & Alana talk in depth about marketing funnels and how to plan so you can have confidence that your business is actively selling, even when you are taking a break. Bonus, we break down 3 full marketing funnels that you can steal for your business.
What did we learn through the year of hosting a podcast. Will we keep going, what did we like and what would we change.
As entrepreneurs so often we see the world through the lens of business opportunities. We want to do it all! What's some of the top tips from serial entrepreneurs who run multiple businesses successfully. How do you balance life and all the demands of your clients/customers.
This is THE most asked about topic from new small biz owners, money, and how to set up your business so you don't get into trouble. Alana and Jana sat down with Certified Professional Account, Stephanie Arnal to ask all those burning questions. "Do I need to register for GST?" "Should I incorporate?" "How much tax WILL I pay at the end of the year and how can I prepare for it?" If you've been asking yourself these same questions, then check out this episode, it's full of information you've been looking for.
Jana and Alana discuss the key elements of a small business homepage. Did you know your website isn't just the place online where your customers learn about your prices. Get your website working hard for your business by getting your homepage right.
We've all heard it, that little voice in your head that says you don't know what you are talking about, you have no business teaching clients, you aren't good enough. Imposter Syndrome is a very common circumstance for entrepreneurs, but what is it really? Jana and Alana chat to Reiki practitioner, and Imposter Syndrome expert, Calah Brooks all about what it is, and what we can do about it.
Do hashtags really matter? How do I know which ones are good? Where do I look for hashtags? Hashtag strategy is one of the MOST requested topic from Jana's audience. In this episode, Alana is asking Jana to give away her hashtag strategy secrets. If you've ever wondered if hashtags are worth it, listen to this one and find out.
Do you know if you are charging too little, too much or just enough for your products or services? In this episode our hosts talk about pricing strategies, what to think about when setting prices, and what your audience thinks when they learn your prices for the first time.
Ever wonder how entrepreneurs promote their business, post on social media every day, take on clients, create courses, and still have time to spend with their families, sleep and eat? The answer... systems! Efficiency boss Lauren Pryor teaches us how she gets everything done and still has time for a glass of wine.
It's no secret that websites are an important ingredient for any online business, but we weren't all born with the technical ability to build one. Alana is talking about the only 7 things you need to worry about if you decide to DIY your own small biz website.
Longtime Marketing expert and successful small biz boss Megan Moore, CEO of Hello Life Academy, joins Jana and Alana. Megan teaches us about the age old question, "What the f*&k is a Marketing Funnel and why does it matter so much?"
Jana is giving away all her knowledge about the Instagram algorithm. She answers the important questions like "how does it works?" and "what do I do about it?"
Jana & Alana discover small business money hacks that are changing the game. Personal and small business financial expert Whitney Rae is giving out her knowledge that will help you make small business money decisions with confidence.
Meet the hosts of the Small Business Collective Alana and Jana talk about your WHY!
Here are the first five questions you need to get comfortable with to "know your 'why', inside and out."
Are you a Canadian entrepreneur? Have you ever felt lost starting or running your small business? Are you a mompreneur who deals with guilt when choosing between growing your business and playing with your kids? If you answered yes to any of these, this is the podcast for you! Alana, Jana and their guests answer all your questions. Learn about finding work/life balance, marketing your business online, important financial decisions, and so many other questions you didn't know you were asking.