13 Free resources to market & grow an online business (part 2)
Over this two-part series on free resources to grow your online business, (episode 146 is part 1 and covers eight resources), the list of 13 grew to 17. This episode goes over nine more resources--get ready to take notes!
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Imposter Syndrome, FOMO, and growing an online business
Every entrepreneur suffers from imposter syndrome and FOMO more than once. Discover what you can do about it in episode 60 of Business Fabulous.
- All entrepreneurs suffer from Imposter Syndrome and FOMO--more than once during the lifetime of their businesses.
- I explain Imposter Syndrome and FOMO in the episode.
- Everyone begins somewhere and the most successful people did not get where they are now immediately or without failure.
- I discuss my own struggles with Imposter Syndrome and FOMO during the episode.
- I give examples of what you can do to successfully deal with both Imposter Syndrome and FOMO.
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- You CAN do it! I'm here to help you with free...
Aren't sure what to say or do on social media right now?
It is a very confusing and ever-changing world right now and many people are looking for guidance on how to navigate social media. This episode is my ideas and opinions.
This episode was taken from a live broadcast on Facebook that was simulcasted (broadcasted in multiple places at the same time) in five different places and immediately received loads of views organically and was watched lives in multiple countries.
In this week's episode:
- It's completely understandable (and normal) if you're unsure about what to do or say on social media right now. Be gentle with yourself.
- There are many perspectives all over social media right now in terms of social justice, Black Lives Matter, race relations, and more.
- There's a lot of live broadcasts right now, too.
- People online are choosing to do many different things right now, and it can be confusing as to what YOU should be doing.
- Some people are exploiting the movement and hashtag #blacklivesmatter to sell more of their own...
More ways to boost engagement on Facebook live broadcasts
Adding to the engagement strategies for live broadcasts from episode 53, I provide even more strategies and give loads of engagement examples from my own life.
In this week's episode:
- By following all of the steps laid out in this episode, I've already organically gotten hundreds of views, likes, loves, comments, and shares from one Facebook live broadcast that I repurposed into two podcast episodes--this episode and episode 54.
- Your title MUST be compelling!
- You need to draw your audience in.
- Use hashtags EVERYWHERE (on every platform) on social media. (I provide the number of hashtags to use on specific platforms in the episode.)
- You should be using relevant hashtags as well as uniquely branded hashtags
- Try the AMI Headline Analyzer to see if your titles/headlines are using strong marketing and/or emotive words.
- You cannot own a hashtag, but you can dominate them.
- On Instagram, you should be using a variety of growth and content hashtags.
- You need to...
Boosting engagement on Facebook live broadcasts
There are loads of EASY ways to boost your online engagement in all of your live broadcasts! Learn all of them and hear Bonnie's answers to questions from the live audience!
In this week's episode:
- By following all of the steps laid out in this episode, I've already organically gotten hundreds of views, likes, loves, comments, and shares from one Facebook live broadcast that I repurposed into two podcast episodes--this episode and episode 54.
- Social media is frustrating and the rules and platforms and algorithms are ever-changing...that's EXACTLY why I teach what to do to get organic traffic despite any algorithm!
- It's really helpful to give your audience a heads-up about your live broadcasts (I detail several ways I did this in the episode).
- I used Streamyard for this (and many) of my live broadcasts.
- You're not as visible online as you think you are--don't assume that your audience knows what you're up to
- Behind the Scenes (#BTS) is a great way to let people know (I give loads...
Two strategies that increase organic reach on social media
These two strategies are the most crucial to reach more of your target audience organically on social media.
In this week's episode:
- Now, more than ever before is the time to KNOW and SERVE your audience!
- People buy FROM you because OF you! ~ Bonnie L Frank
- Give your audience what they want.
- I detail five types of social media posts in the episode.
- The 80/20 rule (detailed in the episode) is key to reaching your target audience online and having them engage with your content.
- The 80/20 rule builds your know, like, and trust factor with your audience.
- 80% of my social media content includes inspiration, motivation, healthy recipes, self care, gratitude journal writing, morning routine, books I'm reading, etc.
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This week's challenge:
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Increasing online sales during a pandemic without being salesy in your business
It is always acceptable for you to grow your business as long as you follow these four steps.
In this week's episode:
- It is completely okay and perfectly acceptable to grow your business right now.
- It is completely okay and perfectly acceptable to take care of yourself, your family and pay your bills right now.
- There is never a reason for you to ever feel guilty about doing the things I just mentioned. NEVER.
- I detail the four simple steps to grow your business and increasing online sales in the episode.
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5 things that online coaching programs don't do but should and how to really grow a business
People invest a lot of money in online coaching programs, courses, masterminds, etc. and often have little to show for it. Here are five things that your coaching program should have so you aren't' left with buyer's remorse.
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Note: This episode was taken from a Facebook Live broadcast.
In this weeks' episode:
Many online coaching programs have great marketing...and little meat. Here are five things I think should absolutely be included in any coaching program. Each of these is detailed in full in the episode.
- How to create Ideal Client Avatar, Target...
How I tripled my podcast downloads in only 30 days
The Business Fabulous podcast is growing by leaps and bounds! In Episode 16, I detail the exact eight steps I took to triple my podcast downloads in only 30 days. Whether you have a podcast or not, you can use these steps to grow your visibility online!
Have you joined my free Facebook group yet? If you want free, proven strategies to get your audience finding you online and buying from you and really grow your business by leaps and bounds, you want to be here!
Wanna chat? Grab a free 20-minute Business Breakthrough session here or chat about ways to monetize your podcast here.
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode!
In this weeks' episode:
- I track all of my "numbers" (my analytics) each week. I track the number of social media followers I have on each platform, subscribers, connections, downloads, website traffic, and more so that I can see progress, growth, patterns, etc.
- I knew I'd double my podcast downloads in...
25 Ways to repurpose one podcast episode for more subscribers, increased downloads, and greater social media reach
In this episode of the Business Fabulous podcast, I describe 25 different ways to repurpose one podcast episode and increase subscribers, downloads and social media reach.
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Feel free to give me feedback on this or any episode at [email protected].
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In this weeks' episode:
- Livestreaming (creating a live video broadcast) your podcast allows you many different ways to repurpose your podcast episode--or any content.
- Your audience really will want to see your tech, your podcasting set up and a behind-the-scenes look at how you do what you do.
- You need to use third-party software (Restream.io, Crowdcast or Wirecast) when you simulcast to Facebook and anything else.
- Do NOT go against Facebook's (or any platform) Terms of Service,
- I'm a...
