In this episode. I share all the ways podcasting can make you money and grow your online business. 

“I knew that I was going to make money with my podcast 

because I started my podcast with a plan. ”

-Bonnie L. Frank 

It's true that most podcasters don’t make money. So why, as an entrepreneur,  would you want to start a podcast for your business?  Actually, there are unlimited ways to make money with your podcast and I share many of them in this episode. There are other reasons to start a podcast that not only lead to more money but also more credibility and positioning yourself as an expert in your field. If you're thinking about starting a podcast or want to uplevel the one you already have, listen to this episode for great tools and tips. 

Show Notes 

In this episode I share tips for online business growth for podcasters:

• Why do I love to go to the PodFest conference and you might too? [3:45]
• What is a podcast hosting site...

Do you need a lot of tech and other things to start a podcast? Listen to episode 91 to find out exactly what you DO need.

 “ It doesn't matter how long your podcast is. Longer doesn't mean better and shorter doesn't mean better. Interview doesn't mean better, and solo doesn't mean better, either. You decide how you want to set it up, and you can always change it at any time. ”

-Bonnie L. Frank 

In today's episode I share what you REALLY NEED to start any podcast. If you're just starting a podcast, there are a few tools that you need to have. I share some of this information on Clubhouse, too, but you'll hear much more information in this episode. All of the podcasting tools I mention can be found here: bit.ly/bonniebiztools

Podcasting isn't hard but there is a lot that goes into it--lots of pieces to the podcast puzzle. In this episode, I share my favorite tools and some great advice that I got when I was just starting. The podcasting world is full of advice...

After a brief hiatus from the podcast (explained in the intro), I am back at it and episode 75 clears up misconceptions about the hottest app in town--Clubhouse!

I've used this app to grow my online following by many thousands, my podcast  downloads have doubled and my business has grown by leaps and bounds. Get all the details below!

• Welcome back to the podcast! (I'm back after a brief hiatus from the podcast to collect data for my presentation on Clubhouse at Podfest Global Summit.)
• You'll hear about some if this presentation in the episode.
• Holy moly, my list has increased by 600, my Instagram increased by over 44% and another social media account by 1,012% allll because of Clubhouse!
• The mission of Clubhouse is to have deep and meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• People are doing really cool things on Clubhouse like plays, musicals, concerts, game shows, all sorts of things!
• You'll get much more out of your experience on...

You have a lot of valuable information to share with your audience, but are they really able to hear you? Find out how to reach the right people online!

In this week's episode:

• The social media environment is a very noisy place and it can be difficult to be noticed,  seen, heard and remembered over all of that noise.
• You want to be a "scroll stopper!"
• How can you set yourself apart from everyone else talking about (or selling) what you are on social media?
• You must know your target audience and it's NOT everyone anywhere.
• Your audience is actually a very specific group of people "living" online in particular places. (I give examples of this in the episode.)
• Your audience may not be hanging out on social media very much at all--you must know the demographics of your target audience to know this.
• You must know your ICA (Ideal Client Avatar before you can know your target audience.
• Sometimes you will attract outliers (people outside of your target audience), and that's okay, but...

You really are 100% capable of designing the fabulous business and life you desire! Find out how to achieve this in episode 63 of Business Fabulous. 

In this week's episode:

• I knew I wanted to have my own podcast for six years.
• Why most podcasters never make any money...
• The development (and vision) of the Business Fabulous business and brand
• How you've got to start with a plan: Set your intentions, write down your goals, type out what you want for your future fabulous business and life.
• Set yourself up for success: mind, body, spirit, environment, etc. (Examples in the episode)
• Once you decide what you want, you must follow through with actions that move yourself forward toward achieving your goals.
• Don't expect perfection. (In this episode I mention why my very first podcast episode sounds like I'm in a sardine can)
• Don't let your negative thoughts, negative mindset stop you!
• Course-correct along the way as you need to.
• Check out the Social Media Marketing Cafe for loads of...

Simply being on the social media platform isn't enough...learn easy and effective strategies to increase listens, views, likes, and shares on social media.

In this week's episode:

• The question I get asked all the time is WHERE...? Where to be on social media, Where to promote your podcast, video, business, etc,
• The actual location doesn't matter--as long as it's where your people are!
• You must know the demographics of your audience on and off of social media.
• Google "social media demographics 2020" for this year's general demographics on each social media platform.
• Look at social media metrics on each of your social media platforms to determine your exact demographics there.
• I have a very different audience on each of my three Instagram accounts: @bonnie.frank, @thevisibilityexpert, @businessfabulouspodcast
• Google Analytics (It's free and easy to install) will show you exactly who comes to your website, who they are, where they come from, their activity on your site, etc.
• I...

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...

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.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Business Fabulous Social Media Cafe
  
  

This week's challenge:

Get in on the Business Fabulous Social Media Cafe and gain access to hundreds of social media strategies, video tutorials, step-by-step pdfs and much...

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.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Business Fabulous Social Media Cafe
  
  

This week's challenge:

Get in on the Business Fabulous Social Media Cafe and gain access to hundreds of social media strategies, video tutorials, step-by-step pdfs and much more! 

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!...

From the Podfest Expo Hall, Robyn Sayles and I talk all-things stepping out of your comfort zone for success, branding, podcasting and the hilarious way we met!

In this week's episode:

• Personal branding is your secret weapon!
• You can go to any podcasting conference without actually having a podcast
• I started listening to podcast six years before starting my podcast
• How Robyn and I met and what this can mean for YOU.
• How Podfest makes everyone feel incredibly welcome.
• How I was branded coming and going for each day at Podfest
• "Repetition builds reputation" ~ Robyn Sayles
• Choosing your brand fonts and colors
• How improv can help your business and your life
• Bonnie's plans that didn't work out
• Why I had to go to Podfest 2019 eight days early
• Scripting your podcast
• We all have important messages to share that people need to hear
• How I came up with the topic for episode 37 of Business Fabulous 
• When is the right time to...?
• How I came up with the name for my podcast and created my...