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30/10/2024

Know what really makes me mad?

When 6+7 figure entrepreneurs say they are not ready to launch a podcast.

They assume they…

⤷ won’t have enough content
⤷ must break the bank to buy equipment
⤷ need a b’jillion downloads to get a good return
⤷ will spend countless hours recording, editing, + booking

Know what I wish they knew instead?

Podcasting…
⤷ creates intimacy which builds trust
⤷ builds brand content which saves time
⤷ saves your clients from boring commutes
⤷ makes boring chores brighter as they hear the melody of your message
⤷ melody makes them feel safe, cared for, and creates intimacy
⤷ intimacy grows and builds MORE trust

What makes YOU mad enough to serve with a smile?



P.S. Special Shout out to Staci Gray who got me thinking about what really makes me mad!!

24/10/2024

→ Are you thinking about starting a podcast or launching your biz online – researching all the equipment and platforms and CRMs to buy just in case you might need them?

If you’re stuck in analysis paralysis…would you like to get unstuck?

→ With my support, we’ll extract the gems of your analysis so you can stop wondering what to name your show, where to put a landing page, how the heck to use a funnel or figure out what to do with an RSS feed so you can focus on working with your ideal clients.

If you’re relying on what feels good in the moment, or thinking about enrolling in another course with pre-recorded, outdated lessons that nobody ever watches, your online business is at risk of failing before it ever takes off.

→ I’ll guide you to choose what aligns with your values and dreams.

And if you don’t have a basic plan to guide your decisions, we’ll start there.

This is a no pressure, non-sales conversation to help you with your business.

Book a free Customized Sprint Assessment call:

https://bit.ly/customsprint

15/10/2024

If you’re a podcaster, I’ve got something important to share with you…

There’s ONE THING that’s draining your PROGRESS and your MOTIVATION.

Do you know what it is?

￬￬￬

You are herding cats – cats of a gazillion ideas about all that great content you could share on your podcast, but…

🐈You have content ideas stored in your head
🐈Stuck on sticky notes
🐈Marked in the margins of the books you read

…and those cats are wicked fast.

When your brilliant ideas are mismanaged, it leads to

👉 high stress
👉 panic rushes to create episodes without a specific outcome in mind
👉 lack of motivation; your self-talk is crushing you
👉 And ultimately, quitting podcasting all together.

That sounds exhausting.

But, there’s GOOD news!

Just like learning 🥋 Taekwondo, mastering content management is something you can get better at with practice.

⏳Time is the one thing you can never get back. Do you really want to spend it herding content cats?

If you want help to capture your incredible content ideas, save a ton of time, and create a bingeworthy podcast that doesn’t exhaust you, send me a DM to connect. (Or, type CATS in the comments)

I’ll help you herd those cats and create incredible, business-aligned episodes in your private 90-day sprint.

27/09/2024

How you think you should start a podcast

🚩Spend hours and hours stressing over the right microphone to buy, making sure you ask the same question in at least 10 different groups

🚩Look up all the different options on Amazon trying to find one that’s under $50 because you’re just getting started

🚩Put your best choice in your 🛒cart and hover over the “BUY” button

How you actually start a podcast

🎯Identify how much time you have to commit to recording, scheduling, interviewing guests, production, and promotion

🎯Do market research on your ideal audience so you can craft a show that meets a specific need

🎯Identify how your show is a tactical element of your brand because you know a podcast is NOT your brand

🎯Do the math – how much time and money are you willing to invest to create a binge-worthy show?

Make people WANT to listen to your show.

Don’t think posting details on your latest episode with amazing audio is going to get them to leave the platform to take a listen.

Want to learn how to launch a podcast effectively?

🌟Send me a DM to get started to learn how easy it is to launch your podcast in 90 days. No pushy sales – just an authentic conversation so you can learn whether podcasting is your next best step.

26/09/2024

Launching a podcast is completely pointless if…

» You are wanting to make a ton of money ASAP
» Your plan is to try it out for a while and see how it goes
» You only release episodes when inspiration strikes
» You focus on the length of the show instead of the content
» You’re launching a show because you have something to say that you just know people need to hear

🪦There’s already a ginormous number of podcasts in the podcast graveyard.

If you’re hoping your podcast gains traction because you post audiograms on socials every time you release an episode, know this…

⤷ People don’t give a rip about your audiograms.

⤷ Audiograms don’t generate clicks for people to move off the social platform they’re on to listen to your episode.

If you want to stop wasting time creating episodes that don’t resonate with your ideal audience, you need to:

: ̗̀➛Understand podcasting is a long game
: ̗̀➛Identify how your show is a part of your business plan
: ̗̀➛Consistently release episodes with listener-focused solutions

16/09/2024

If you’re thinking about starting a podcast and have struggled to get started for what feels like EONS (even if it’s only been months), listen up!

I’ve helped Christian entrepreneurs just like you to launch their podcast without buying stuff they don’t need by:

🎙️→Firing google-pedia and rejecting bad advice on how to launch a podcast
🎙️→Launching their show in 90 days
🎙️→Leveraging templates to create binge-worthy episodes that don’t take days to record

…without
❌wasting thousands of dollars on useless courses
❌buying a bunch of equipment you don’t need, or
❌worrying about running out of content.

If you are ready to launch your podcast, then let’s hop on a call.

No pressure.
No hard sell.

Just a quick conversation to learn if working together is our next best step.

Comment Launch below to grab a spot on my calendar or send me a DM. ⁀➴

29/08/2024

There I was....

Wondering if my expert guest was going to show up in "automatic mode" and deliver consistently rehearsed, practiced, and over-used one-liners. *sigh*

I've hosted enough guests on my podcast, Time To Simplify, to be straight up from the get-go and express to my guest that if they go into autopilot, I'll shoot their plane down. (🧐Perhaps I need to soften this...no. No I do not.)

That warning became completely unnecessary in this interview. A mutual win/win I'm grateful for.

Every once in a while, someone comes along who models a common expression phenomenally.

It gives you pause as you savor the experience of sharing space together.

📖Know what common expression I'm referring to?

"IT IS BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE."

That's exactly what happened this afternoon as my guest, Mitch Carson and I chatted about

>>>how to erase mistakes with a black sharpie
>>>startup entrepreneurship mistakes to avoid
>>>leaning into the pain + learning from it
>>>know your audience + elevator pitch
>>>network media + influence
...and so much more. This man came to serve and blessed me with his graciousness and preparation. He got me thinking to start a rating list for guests. He'd be 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟for sure.

Thank you, Mitch Carson, what a gift you have been to me since we connected on PodMatch.

When this episode hits the pipeline, you'll want to be on full alert. Don't worry, I'll post it here - so be sure you're following along for all the great episodes.
ೃ࿔ ✈︎ *:･

👨🏻‍✈️If you're a podcast host, what concerns do you have about your guests?
💺If you're a podcast guest, how do you prep to prevent going into autopilot?

P.S. Want to hear how I lay down the law real time?
I'll share in the comments!

19/08/2024

📢Happy to share that I'll be connecting with Nancy (The Linked In Whisperer) Zare Ph.D. for a LinkedIn Audit! I'd love to have you join us on August 22.

As a fully recovered certified public accountant 😉 I know the word audit can sound threatening.

➤But...audits are useful tools to help you learn about your operations, processes, and the outcomes you're experiencing.

So I'm not afraid of the audit....

Yes and...

➤Developing a presence anywhere feels intimidating. Darn good things I know feelings don't always align with what is true. I know that despite the vulnerability I'm experiencing, I will learn, grow, and walk away with insights that will help me serve others so they can share their genius with the world >>>FASTER.

SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Linked In!

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2024
⏱️ Time: 11:00 AM CT/12:30 PM ET

16/08/2024

Are you in Enemy territory right now?

Do you find yourself feeling discouraged and hopeless? That is exactly where the Enemy wants you.

If you’re an entrepreneur, I bet you’ve exclaimed on more than one occasion, “I quit!”

Flying solo can be lonely and we’re more likely to be set up for falling into discouragement and losing hope.

>>> We might ask questions like:

❓ Do I need to go back to/stay in a 9-5, God?
❓ Did I get the call wrong?
❓ Do I need to buy something else to get me over the hurdle (aka buy more )?

>>>What if discouragement is the teacher?

✔️I believe discouragement = intelligence. It’s an indicator something is off.

We both know we must experience the lows to fully appreciate the highs…but oh! How we wish it weren’t so!

✔️I believe we can use our experiences in the lows to guide us to swing upward to the highs.

There is a way to simplify the upward swing. Here are three things you can do to move through discouragement:

➡️ You need to know your game plan. Your goals and actions to fulfill them are what put you in this space. Use them to propel you forward.

➡️ Pray. When you pray, pray with curiosity about your “out” options. What one small thing can you do to move forward? What has worked for you in the past? Ask God to reveal your next one step. (it could be as simple as stepping outside into the sunshine, taking a deep breath, praising God and beginning again…)

➡️Protect Your Dream with Accountability. We are designed for community. We need someone who will be there when we need encouragement. Being a doesn’t mean flying solo. Hire a coach. Join a community. Be the accountability partner you are seeking.

On 🎙️Time To Simplify, we work to reclaim lost territory through the power of discernment. Get a bigger dose of encouragement on episode 225. 🔗 bit.ly/simplify225

I bring together the expertise of a network marketing founder, a recovering perfectionist author, and my hunka-hunka. What could they possibly have in common?

Their genius, encouragement, and talents come together through the power of audio to bring you hope through story, experience, insights, and their giftings.

Thank you Michelle Schaffer, Lenee' Pezzano, and Bill Rogers for bolding proclaiming the truth of Jesus and encouraging others along the journey!

Starting a business or a podcast is not easy.  You'll need stamina, guts, your intuition, and...a way to simpllify things.The truth is...you do not need ALL. THE. THINGS.  You just need a few things to build momentum.Discouragement and h...

15/08/2024

I’m a big fan of the book, “If You Give A 🐭Mouse A 🍪Cookie”.

How about you? Are you going to want a 🥛 glass of milk 🐄 to go with it?

A short while ago, Alex Sanfilippo asked about people hosting podcasting meetups in their area.

💡! 💡! 💡!

That question was my🍪which turned into 🚀˚ ༘ ೀ⋆｡˚💥 which led to cooking up an idea for a podcasting meetup for Christian podcasters in the Kansas City Area.

>>> Interested?

Me, too!! Now, you’ve got 3 options:

📢1️⃣ Tell me what you think about this idea by going here bit.ly/MeetJenInKC

📢2️⃣ Tell me if you know what the 🐭 asks for after he gets the 🥛!

📢3️⃣ Tell me both – what you think about a meetup and what comes next for the 🐭!

P.S. I also love the book If You Give A Moose A Muffin!

07/08/2024

Ever find yourself wondering if what the Lord's placed on your heart to share will ever be downloaded?

Or...

Do you find yourself wondering if what you share will impact others - perhaps generationally?

That's the power of podcasting....for the first few hours this morning, listeners downloaded episodes from 2 days ago, 14 days ago, 3 months ago, 1 year ago, 2 years ago, and over 3 years ago...

If you're thinking about starting a podcast, now is the time! People are waiting to hear your message!

Speaking of messages, message me or comment PODCAST below if you're interested in starting your own show - without all the tech headaches and overwhelm.

The next 90-Day Sprint starts September 3rd!

30/05/2024