Louise McDonnell - Sellonsocial.media

27/10/2024

Posting this as it has caused me problems over the years!!

For anyone working across multiple time zones the clocks went back an hour last night in Europe and the UK. In Ireland we have moved from IST (Irish Summer Time, or BST, British Summer Time, or GMT +1) to GMT.

If you have client meetings this week in the US or Canada, please note that their clocks haven't changed yet. They don't change until the 3rd of November.

The clocks in Australia & New Zealand changed on the 6th of October.

feel free to share with anyone who may need a reminder ⏰️

26/10/2024

Rocco is helping me proof my 2025 Social Media Content Planner! Three different people check the special days section. I'm the last as I want to be 100% sure that all the special days are accurate. These are wonderful for giving you inspiration for content, and helping you plan campaigns and launches. The media are generally looking for content around these days too. We also integrate all the special days into a content planning Google Sheet which is incredibly useful for planning on your own or with teams. The 2025 edition will be out next month!! DM me your email address if you would like to be notified. I offer a special bonus of a live training workshop worth $299 for anyone who purchases the planner on launch day.

11/10/2024

I got a lovely surprise while letting the dog out last night. Daisy did her business, and I was left outside in awe of the beauty of the Aurora Borealis. Sometimes it's nice to take a minute and enjoy the beauty around you. Did you see it? Happy Friday everyone 😍

05/10/2024

🔥 Are you ready to attract more clients and cash flow—without feeling salesy or overwhelmed by tech? 🔥

The Visibility to Prosperity Summit is your golden ticket to making that happen, and the best part? It’s FREE! 🎉

Join 30+ top business and marketing experts, including me, as we share proven strategies to help you:

✅ Amplify your visibility
✅ Attract your dream clients effortlessly
✅ Build consistent income without feeling pushy

I’ll also be speaking on “Turn YOUR Social Media Time into $ALE$”, where I’ll reveal how you can maximize your social media time to drive real results, not just engagement. Don’t miss it—this could be the key to transforming your business.

This summit is for heart-centered entrepreneurs who are ready to finally break through the noise and make their mark. But act fast—this is a limited-time event, and spots are filling up! ⏳

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30/09/2024

The look on Daisy's face cracks me up...🤣

This pic was taken on Friday night and to say I was exhausted was an under statement.

Rocco (the 🐈‍⬛️) was nice and comfy on my lap. Daisy (the 🐩) is not happy as she wants to be where Rocco is.

They have a funny relationship. Rocco quite likes Daisy, but is continuously pranking her (as cats do). Daisy tollerates the cat and is jealous as hell.

So the question is....When it comes to your business, are you more like Rocco or Daisy? Are you where you want to be or slightly off....

If you need help and are ready to take action. DM me. I can help. 🐩🐈‍⬛️🤣👏👍

29/09/2024

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Starting September 30th, and of will hold this exclusive 12-session workshop. In it, you will discover how to transform your LinkedIn profile, master social selling, and integrate AI tools like ChatGPT to drive real results. This isn't just theory; you'll implement powerful strategies that will set you up for success in 2025.

If you're interested, this LinkedIn & AI Training for Sales Success is for you.

Whether you're a sales pro or just starting, this workshop is your ticket to becoming an expert social seller. Elevate your skills, boost your connections, and start closing more deals.

Don’t miss out! Learn more and register here: https://social-sales-link.mykajabi.com/a/2147938404/ZdmseTBn

28/09/2024

I just booked this webinar with my friend, Wendy Weiss. It looks really interesting. It's at 5pm (BST) on Tuesday next and covers, “3 Easy Steps to Boost Appointments by 37%”.

Here's what Wendy is covering:

* Identify your ideal customer profile
* The art of crafting compelling sales pitches
* Proven strategies for overcoming objections
* Techniques for closing deals faster
* Setting up a sales funnel that works

Grab your seat here: https://wendyweiss.isrefer.com/go/3-steps/sellonsocial/

27/09/2024

The pic of the week 😆

I am still buzzing from my "Build YOUR Social Sales Funnel, Live 3-Day Challenge". Thanks to Robert Creane whose partner captured this special moment on day 2 of the Challenge. Robert and his cat were totally engrossed in the training! I love this so much! I wonder what the cat was thinking!

Thanks again to everyone who joined my challenge. I'm still buzzing! I enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback here, sent DMs, emails, posted comments and shared social media posts. There was such a sense of community over the three days.

Today I am opening applications for the Social Media Sales Accelerator 12 week program.

I opened up 14 spots for it and this is for you if you want:

✅ A proven system to get more clients without the guessing work
✅ A group of like-minded business owners who support each other in transforming their social media into a revenue-generating machine
✅ To have clear instructions to handle social media yourself, let a team member take care of it, or outsource it, and avoid common pitfalls

I also guarantee that you will get 3 new clients after the 12 weeks if you follow the program and show up to our weekly coaching calls.

And if you don’t get 3 new clients in the 12 weeks, we will keep working with you for free until you do.

Just imagine how much one client is worth to you.

And you won’t get only one but at least 3 of them in the next 12 weeks.

Plus I’ll help you install the same system that brings other coaches and consultants new clients month after month…

While you’ll only need to invest 3-4 hours into social media a week.

And you’ll have peace of mind knowing exactly where your next client is coming from.

You can book your discovery call to find out how I can help you fast-track your social media success.

On the strategy call, we get clear on your goals and your messaging to align your social sales funnel with your business.

You can also use it to review your existing tactics and where they may be falling short. I’m excited to talk with you to find out more about your business and how I can help you.

Strategy Call

23/09/2024

OMG, I am super excited for my 3-day live social media challenge starting tomorrow (Tuesday at 3 pm ET (New York) / 8 pm BST (Dublin))!

I can honestly say this is the BEST free training I have ever offered! If you struggle to use social media to generate leads, this challenge is exactly what you need!

By the end of it, you will have a clear, actionable plan to build a social sales funnel that drives consistent leads for your business.

I promise you will gain clarity and will leave full of enthusiasm 👌

I can't wait to get started!

Join me by registering using the link in my bio.

20/09/2024

Are you spending endless hours on social media but not seeing the sales or leads you deserve? You're not alone—69% of coaches and consultants are putting in the time, but it's not translating into results.

Why? Because many are chasing the wrong things—virality, follower counts—but those aren't what drive consistent business growth.

What if I told you there's a better way?

Imagine having a system that not only saves you time but consistently brings you leads month after month. That's exactly what I'll show you how to build in my upcoming live 3-day challenge on creating your very own social sales funnel.

By the end of this challenge, you'll walk away with a clear, actionable plan—no more guessing, no more wasted hours. Just real results, like:

✅ David, who hit his annual sales target in March
✅ Lisa, who gained 10 high-paying clients in just 6 weeks
✅ Aiden, who generated $600,000 in leads in 3 months

Grab your seat here! https://www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/3daySMchallenge

I've been helping businesses use social media effectively for over 15 years, and I've seen it transform bottom lines.

You don’t need to love social media—you just need to know how to use it effectively. Join the challenge and take control of your social media strategy.
Spots are limited to 200—and they filled up fast last time. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to turn your social media time into sales!

Dates: September 24th, 25th, & 26th
Time: 3 PM ET (New York) / 8 PM BST (Dublin)
Duration: One hour each day

Can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/3daySMchallenge

16/09/2024

Estie Starr shared something that stuck with me: she meets with 15-20 potential clients a week, but often their websites don’t match the business they describe. Estie says a high-converting website is key to attracting clients, and it doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated. Want to know more? She’s hosting a live training this Wednesday, Sept 18th at 1 PM EST, where she'll explain how to build a website that can make $100K!

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.ineedamarketingmachine.com/100kwebsite?affiliate_id=4271785

14/09/2024

Feeling stuck with your social media efforts? Tired of investing time that doesn’t turn into new leads or sales?

You’re not alone.

There’s a solution to bridge this frustrating gap—and it doesn’t require more time or becoming a social media expert.

Introducing "5 Ways to Turn YOUR Social Media Time into Consistent Leads and Sales."

In this guide, you’ll:
👉 Understand why a social sales funnel is essential for your business
👉 Learn how to build a sales-focused funnel that drives lead generation
👉 Discover proven tactics that deliver immediate sales results

You don’t need to love social media—you just need to know how to use it effectively.

This guide will show you how to generate leads with minimal time and maximum results.

Results = Revenue. Get your copy now—available for a limited time.

https://www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/freeguide

09/09/2024

Want your brand’s voice to stand out? Join Debbie White's free 2-day workshop, The Lighthouse Effect: Discover Your Unique Voice & Attract More Clients – and discover how to amplify your unique message and attract $10-30K+ in monthly income. You’ll get insights, a workbook, and the tools to turn your brand into a ‘must-have’ for clients. Ready for more than just referrals? Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/eYB-kWGc

06/09/2024

Feeling stuck with your brand and marketing? You’re definitely not alone. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Michelle Getz, a creative genius with over 20 years of experience. Join us for “Your Brand. Your Fortune.” where you'll learn how to nail your branding, sharpen your marketing, and rethink sales. Plus, get real-time advice during our live Q&A!

I’ll be there as a guest speaker too! It’s FREE, so grab your ticket now and let’s grow your business together. See you there!

REGISTER HERE: https://yourbrandyourfortune.com/?kuid=c97419cf-e0b5-48d5-895a-aee60157834e&lid=3791

17/08/2024

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the veritable volumes of to-do items and in which order to do them in?

Are you doing that thing where you don’t know what to work on next, and everything seems like an endless loop of what to start first (and the truth is maybe you’re not sure why.)

You need to get James Lam’s brand new guide “Lead Magnet to Launch: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Sequentially Navigating The What, When, Why and in Which Order”

He will tell you the WHAT and the WHY and in WHICH ORDER all of these things need to be done in order to move you and your business to the next level
Overwhelmed with what to do first or next?

You need to Download The Guide NOW: https://xp822.isrefer.com/go/LM2L/mcdonnell

14/08/2024

"We disempower ourselves so many times, by putting ourselves down, even if we're joking"

In this week's episode of the Social Media Takeaway, I am delighted to be joined by the lovely😍 , Cara Quinn, a career interview and mindset coach, founder of Stellar Impact Ltd and the creator of The Sparkle Cards ✨✨.

In this episode, we discuss practical strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, including identifying self-doubt, reframing negative thoughts, and building confidence through actionable steps. Cara also introduces her Sparkle Cards, a unique tool designed to help individuals combat self-doubt and boost their confidence daily.

Check out Cara’s Sparkle Cards here! https://www.stellarimpact.co.uk/sparkle
(Use code: SELLONSOCIAL20 at checkout - valid until the 28th of August!)

Whether you’re struggling with imposter syndrome or seeking ways to enhance your self-belief, this episode offers valuable insights to help you thrive in your career.

11/08/2024

Full disclosure I was mortified getting this pic taken in Lidl Ireland. But I thought it was a great example of how to create an "Instagram" moment. So I pushed through the mortification!! (I had to queue with a bunch of children 🙈)

If you create the right "scene" your customers will create social media content for you.

They become your advocates. They share their positive experiences with their friends and family. It's the equivalent of "word of mouth" on speed.

And if you encourage or incentivize customers to tag you, you can reshare their content.

What better content than happy customers sharing their experiences.

How useful for events, hotels, campsites, retail, activity centres, political campaigns.....etc.

What do you think? Have you any examples or ideas to share?

11/08/2024

Full disclosure I was mortified getting this pic taken in . But I thought it was a great example of how to create an "Instagram" moment. So I pushed through the mortification!! (I had to queue with a bunch of children 🙈)

If you create the right "scene" your customers will create social media content for you.

They become your advocates. They share their positive experiences with their friends and family. It's the equivalent of "word of mouth" on speed.

If you encourage or incentivize customers to tag you, you can reshare their content.

What better content than happy customers sharing their experiences.

How useful for events, hotels, campsites, retail, activity centres, political campaigns.....etc.

What do you think? Have you any examples or ideas to share?

07/08/2024

Charlene Flanagan Makeup and I go waaaaayyyy back. Charlene came on a work placement from ATU Sligo & ATU St Angelas and stayed for seven years! I've watched this lady grow and progress like a proud Mama. Today Charlene is co-founder of the global award winning brand Ella & Jo Cosmetics. In this week's episode of my Podcast, The Social Media Takeaway, we chat about positioning yourself as an expert on social media, growing your brand, current social media trends, and how to make User Generated Content (UGC) work for your brand. I enjoyed our chat so much. Show links in comments.

02/08/2024

I simply couldn't believe my eyes... and I thought.. Can a simple act of customer service make or break your experience with a business?

Whether you're selling a product or a service, a negative customer experience will ultimately affect how often customers do business with you and whether they choose to repeat their business with you at all.

In this week's episode of the Social Media Takeaway, I shared a story about a client who visited a new restaurant near his home. Two days later, he received a call from the restaurant manager asking about his experience. He was so impressed by this level of customer service that he shared the story with me. Such experiences encourage customers to refer others to you, whether through word of mouth, social media reviews, or user-generated content.

However, not all customer service stories are positive. Last week, I experienced poor customer service at a local supermarket. I was using the self-service till when I noticed that the raspberries I had purchased were spoiled. I had two heavy bags with me, and there was an assistant beside me.

He kindly offered to take the raspberries from me, which I thought was a nice gesture. I watched as he disappeared down the aisle. However, he returned a few seconds later with no raspberries in hand and asked, "Oh, did you want me to get you the raspberries?" I replied, "Yes, but it's okay, I'll get them myself." So off I went with my two heavy bags, down the aisle, looking for fresh raspberries.

To my disbelief, I saw the same spoiled raspberries I had returned on the shelf. Rather than getting me fresh raspberries, the assistant had put the spoiled ones back on the shelf! I couldn't believe my eyes..... As I made my way back through the shop, I met the same assistant. Laughing, I asked, "Did you just put those raspberries back on the shelf?" He replied with a big smile, "Yes, because they're in date." I said, "But they're spoiled." He responded, "Oh no, they're in date; it'll be fine. Somebody will sort it out later." I shook my head, smiled back at him, and walked out the door, thinking, "Is that not just a recipe for disaster?"

When the next person buys those spoiled raspberries, returns home, and realizes what they have purchased, what kind of experience is that going to be for them? How many people will they tell? Will they return to the same store to buy their fruit next time?

Exceptional customer service can turn customers into advocates. Delighted customers tell their friends and families about positive experiences, write 5-star reviews, and create user-generated content by sharing their experiences on social media.

Unhappy customers will also tell friends and family, write negative reviews, and ultimately stop doing business with those businesses.

Have you ever experienced outstanding or terrible customer service? Share your story in the comments below!

01/08/2024

ChatGPT Voice Mode is Here! 🚀The Sky’s the limit …(🤪😂sorry couldn’t resist!)

Starting next week, ChatGPT will be rolling out its highly anticipated Voice Mode, initially available in an alpha phase to selected ChatGPT Plus users (ME please!! Cannot wait)....

Previously referred to as Sky, the voice was suspended after it was noted that it bore a striking resemblance to actress Scarlett Johansson's voice, especially her role in the movie 'Her'. Anyhooooooo…….moving swiftly on…

So rather than typing conversations with ChatGPT, you’ll be able to talk to it. As I talked about in my Podcast, "Chat GPT for Business", (And also my amazing conversation with Claude Schneider , link in bio 😎) consider ChatGPT like the smartest person on your team (IQ similar to Einstein) who never gets tired, is available for work 24/7 and is always getting better…..

This new feature allows for real-time, human-like voice interactions (I wonder what the voice will be like…….(guessing NOT like Scarlett Johansson……..ouch!), transforming how you use ChatGPT..

I’m already loving the ability to have voice conversations with ChatGPT app. So I can’t wait to see how this goes.

What do you think?

31/07/2024

Are we offering customers an experience or a transaction? Are we serving customers, or firefighting after issues arise? Are our social media channels an extension of the inperson experience or are they completely at odds?

These are all questions I explore In this week’s episode of the Social Media Takeaway. My guest, Louise Lally is a learning and development consultant specialising in the retail sector and host of the Retail Podcast. I really enjoyed our conversation. She shares lots of great nuggets that will get you thinking.

Let me know what you think and what you would add to the conversation.

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24/07/2024

Just because someone tells you something, doesn't mean it's true. In this week's episode of The Social Media Takeaway, I am delighted to speak with Donna Kennedy Slattery, a seven-time best-selling author, psychologist, mentor, and highly sought-after professional speaker. We discuss the importance of having the right mindset in business and how questioning what we accept as truth can significantly impact our professional decisions. Donna’s got some fantastic insights on resilience and growth that are super practical for anyone looking to get ahead in life and business so tune in now!

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5e7jgMt1oGxduRfPscnSU4?si=9f14c5fd7de241d4

ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/mindset-shifts-uncover-the-lies-holding-you-back/id1726643748?i=1000663165086

Donna Kennedy Slattery

22/07/2024

Here are common words and phrases people share with me when I ask about their social media challenges:

* No conversions
* Spending too much time
* Too many things to do
* Finding my voice
* Putting myself out there
* Need more leads
* Spending time but not getting anywhere
* Don’t want to sound like I’m begging

If any of these resonate with you, don’t worry—you’re not alone. I help people just like you turn their social media time into sales.

There’s a system, and when you use it, you spend less time getting better results. I’ve put together a free guide, "5 Fast & Effective Ways to Turn Social Media Time into Sales," designed to help coaches, consultants, and online entrepreneurs transform their social media strategy into a powerful sales engine.

This comprehensive resource will teach you proven strategies to reduce wasted time, engage effectively with your audience, and convert interactions into tangible sales.

If what you're doing isn't working.. then you need to change it up.

Https://www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/freeguide (link in bio)

21/07/2024

These 4 ChatGPT prompts have really improved my productivity and have been incredibly effective for my business. They've helped me create more targeted and impactful content. It really does make a huge difference. Swipe to learn how you can use them too!

SPOTIFY LINK: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hfoEVhqbEHC5GSlSH4caa?si=qeUDSQbFTK-JClOjLF6Zlw

ITUNES LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-use-chatgpt-for-business-how-coaches-and/id1726643748?i=1000662483430