Flourish to 7 Figures Podcast: Growing Your Online Business to 7 Figures and Beyond

#118: Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? Maybe someone did something you did not understand and you’ve wondered “why did they do that?” We all have a unique personality. When we know and understand the way we are wired, we begin to thrive using our strengths and understanding our blind spots. In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Bemmes, personality coach, certified DISC consultant and owner of KE Bemmes Consulting. The mission of KE Bemmes Consulting is to help people live their best life and let the rest go. Karen helps individuals see their hidden talents and appreciate others qualities, particularly the ones that are different and complementary to their own using a DISC personality assessment. In this episode, you’ll learn: How knowing your personality helps your business and personal life flourishThe value of understanding the personalities of others in your life and businessWhich personality types are best suited for specific roles in your businessHow to understand your DISC profileHow to use your personality type to be more productive ...and a whole lot more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/118.

#117: Are you strategically making your 7-figure dreams come true with your online business? In this episode, I’m joined by Kelsey Kerslake, CEO, Creative Director, and Business Coach at Pinegate Road — personal branding and web design agency and the Aligned Business Academy. Kelsey believes you are 100% capable of creating the life of your dreams. Kelsey and her team will make sure that your story, strategy, and self are aligned to get you there. She has a passion for supporting online service providers, coaches, and educators to help them lead businesses and live lives that are fulfilling and profitable. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Kelsey grew her agency while working a full-time jobThe unexpected challenges she faced as a full-time business ownerThe unconventional lifestyle she dreamed aboutHow she makes decisions to create her aligned businessThe steps she took to design her business to run and grow without herHow to overcome the fear of raising your prices ...and a whole lot more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/117.

#116: Are you a food blogger looking to increase your pageviews and profits? In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Pittman. She is the author of 40+ cookbooks and founder of COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com where her passion is to create recipes that take less time in the kitchen, giving you more time to relax and have fun in life. Christine’s websites reach more than 2.5 million people each month, many of whom also enjoy listening to her podcast, Time Management Insider. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Christine pivoted from a master’s degree in Linguistics to a professional food blogger as a new momThe strategies she used to increase her pageviewsHow Christine uses data and analytics to determine what topics to write about next to increase traffic on her blogsThe strategies she uses to monetize her blog (including what she used to do and what she does currently) ...and a whole lot more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/116.

#115: Are you a podcaster ready to level up and get more subscribers and downloads? In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Loper, Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation. Nick started his business because he believes in the hustle and wants to help people earn money outside of their day job. Nick loves deconstructing the tactics and strategies behind building extra income streams. He does this often on his award-winning podcast, The Side Hustle Show, which features new part-time business ideas each week. In this episode, you’ll learn: The twists and turns Nick’s online side hustle career has takenHow he got started building an online shoe storeThe keys to growing his top-ranked podcastHow he creates raving fans by guiding listeners through “the Listener Pyramid” The unique way he incorporates SEO strategies to drive more eyes and ears to his show notes ...and a whole lot more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/115.

#114: Does the acronym SEO make you a little nervous? Maybe it downright scares you! SEO has gained a reputation for being something that is overwhelming and difficult to understand and implement. In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Pearson, the founder of Stupid Simple SEO. Mike made it his mission to teach bloggers and content creators how to rank in Google and get more traffic using SEO. We dive deep into how Mike created, sold and scaled his bestselling course Stupid Simple SEO. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Mike validated his course idea for Stupid Simple SEOMike’s strategies for growing his audience and email listHow his funnels and promotions have changed over time What’s working now to rank on Google ...and a whole lot more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/114.

#113: What Facebook ads strategy are you using to grow your podcast, increase your subscribers, and get more downloads? If you’re a fellow podcaster, Facebook and Instagram ads can certainly help you drive more traffic to your podcast! When you first encounter the Facebook ads world, it can certainly be overwhelming. Maybe you don’t really have a strategy at all. Maybe you have stumbled around the ads manager. Maybe you have even boosted a post! That’s a great start, but a tailored strategy can help you drive higher quality leads to your podcast resulting in more subscribers and downloads! In this episode, I’m sharing the top two strategies I recommend and use with our clients and students when using Facebook ads to help your podcast grow even more. By the end of this episode, you’ll know which strategy I prefer to use and why, which audiences to test and why, and how to test and tweak the three key elements that lead to high-converting Facebook and Instagram ads. You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/113.

#112: Are you a course creator ready to scale your business to 7-figures and beyond? In this episode, I’m joined by David Young, Founder and Chief Instructor of the multiple seven figure, Drone Launch Academy. Combining his passion for numbers and background in aviation, David founded Drone Launch Academy in 2016. Drone Launch Academy is an online school with over 20,000 students that gives people the knowledge and tools they need to safely and profitably use drones for business. They partner with industry experts to train students how to take and pass drone-related FAA exams, start and grow drone businesses, and implement new drone technologies and skills. Starting from the very beginning, we go behind the scenes of how the course Drone Launch Academy came to be and how it has developed over time with David. In this episode, you’ll learn: What to do when your course won’t sellCommon mistakes course creators makeHow to find the right people for your team ...and a whole lot more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/112.

#111: Is it time for you to remove your mask and start being your authentic self? In this episode, I’m joined by Ruby Fremon, a certified life coach, NLP practitioner, leadership mentor, speaker, and bestselling author. In a world that wants us to be something else, we all struggle to be our truest selves. Whether we learn from our family, friends, or even the media, we have been taught and trained to show up in a certain way, in order to be liked by others. We are so busy pleasing others, we sometimes lose ourselves. Ruby has helped thousands gain the confidence to quit performing, crystalize their messaging, and lead their movements with integrity. In this episode, Ruby shares: The difference between influencers and leaders and what it means to be a potent leaderHow to take off the mask and ignite the real youHow to fearlessly express the real you in your brand and business — even in the age of cancel cultureHer tips for dealing with cancel culture, or shame culture if you ever come face to face with the risk of being canceled online ...and a whole lot more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/111

#110: Are you finally ready to write that book you’ve been thinking about, but you’re just not sure how to get started? In this episode, I’m joined by Azul Terronez, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and book coach who specializes in helping leaders write and publish books that elevate their brand. As the CEO of Authors Who Lead, he has enabled Wall Street CEOs and health and wellness gurus to sell tens of thousands of books. Azul and his team believe that at the heart of every great book is an author who wants to make an impact in the world. Authors Who Lead helps leaders write and publish books people love. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to know when the right time to write a book is (and when it’s NOT!)The benefits of writing a book and how a book will help you grow your businessThe pros and cons of self-publishing and traditional publishing and how to know which route is right for youThe importance of storytelling and how to be a better storytellerAzul’s top tips for how to actually get your book (finally!) writtenThe difference between the books that become a smashing success and those that fall flatWhen and how to start marketing your book (and the answer may surprise you!) ...and so much more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/110.

#109: Do you know what is working now in the world of blogging, keyword research, and SEO? In this episode, I’m joined by serial entrepreneur and founder of Niche Pursuits, Spencer Haws. Spencer is also the founder of Long Tail Pro, a well-known keyword research tool that he built and eventually sold for 7 figures! He spent several years learning about SEO, how to build websites, and how the online world operates. Soon after, he built almost 200 websites all on his own! His studies led him to creating his blog, Niche Pursuits. Spencer’s blog aims to help you in your online business journey and hopes to help you jump-start your next big idea by providing resources to help you take the next steps in your online business. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Spencer built and sold (for 7 figures!) a successful SaaS product without having any experience or connections in the software industryThe mistakes he made when he launched his next software productWhat he learned from both of those experiences to launch more products successfullyWhat’s working now in the world of blogging and SEO ...and so much more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/109.

#108: How do you create a funnel that will scale your business to 7 figures and beyond? In this episode, I’m joined by Jacques Hopkins who turned his biggest hobby into a highly successful online course teaching people how to play piano. Piano in 21 Days has earned more than $2.5 million in revenue to date, with over 7,000 students all over the world! Today, Jacques supports his family with the passive income from his course, while teaching others to do the same on The Online Course Show podcast. In today’s show, Jacques shares: How he went from six failed businesses to his 7th being a multi-million dollar successWhat he did to 10x his business almost overnightThe 4 key components of a successful online course businessHis “Relaunch Magic” strategy that leveled up his evergreen funnel ...and a whole lot more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/108.

#107: If you’ve been in business for any length of time, you know that creating a brand that connects and attracts the right audience isn’t as easy as it sounds. But Abbi Kirsten has made it look effortless. In this episode, I’m so pleased to be joined by the incredible Abbi Kirsten, creator and owner behind Abbi Kirsten Collections. Abbi is a blogger, 3x author, craft designer, and the world’s biggest Cricut fan. After starting an Etsy shop in 2014, still known as Catching Colorflies, she realized she needed a creative outlet outside of motherhood and wifehood. Soon after, she started her blog, Abbi Kirsten Collections, which unexpectedly blossomed into one of the most popular craft blogs on the internet. Her small business has launched into a career, and she has been honored to work with many well-known companies like Michaels craft store, Cricut, HGTV, and Bridal magazine, and many others. Abbi Kirsten’s bucket of creative ideas is always overflowing, and spreading the joy of crafting is truly why she loves what she does! In addition to her love for colorfully crafting, she has a passion for helping other creative dreamers launch their own businesses and achieve lasting success. In this episode, you’ll learn: The process Abbi Kirsten went through to grow her teamThe methods she’s using to scale her businessWhy she decided to use Facebook ads and when she knew the time was right to outsource her ads strategyThe keys to creating a great brand that connects ...and so much more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/107.

#106: If you’ve got a product to sell, Facebook and Instagram ads can help you find the right people who want and need your paid offer! Whether you have an online course, membership, coaching program, or even an affiliate product, this episode will help you find more high quality leads! When you first dive into the Facebook ads world, it can certainly be overwhelming. Maybe you don’t really have a strategy at all. Maybe you have stumbled around the ads manager. Maybe you have even boosted a post! That is all a good start, but a tailored strategy can help you drive higher quality leads to your sales funnel, resulting in more paying customers for you! In this episode, I’m sharing one of the top Facebook ad strategies my team and I use with our clients and students to drive high quality leads to their sales funnel. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn what the four main components are for driving more traffic and high quality leads to your paid offer! Are you ready to get your campaign off the ground and running? Join me NEXT WEEK for a free, LIVE Facebooks Ads Masterclass: How to Create High-Converting Campaigns to Amplify Your Reach, Grow Your Traffic, and Scale Your Profits Be sure to show up for this free, live event to learn: The 3 key pillars of high converting campaigns — these are what will make (or break) your resultsThe NEW 6 simple steps to creating campaigns that convert — fully updated with the recent changes related to iOS 14How to increase your revenue — even if you don’t have anything to sell ...and more! By the end of this free, live online masterclass, you’ll know exactly how to flourish with Facebook ads! Secure your spot for the free, LIVE masterclass today by clicking HERE! http://FlourishingImpact.com/masterclass You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/106.

#105: “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Do you know how to track and analyze useful data to help you uplevel your marketing strategy to grow your business? I’m joined by sought after measurement marketer, Chris “Mercer” Mercer. Mercer and his team have been helping marketers, marketing teams, and agencies know, trust, and grow their numbers. Mercer spends countless hours reading, practicing, adjusting and innovating to improve his skill set. As you’ll hear in this episode, he has a knack for teaching, and is known for his ability to simplify even the most complex ideas for his audience. In this episode, you’ll learn: How and why you should get started with measurement marketingThe top tools that will help you measure and manage your marketingHis take on Apple’s iOS 14 update that affects tracking and analytics and the 3 key patterns that are changing the data landscapeWhy accuracy doesn’t exist and why usefulness is a better way of looking at your dataHow to track your customer’s journey so you know exactly where to focus your time on improving your funnel ...and SO much more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/105.

#104: Interested in scaling your ecommerce business? If so, this episode is a must listen for you! In this episode, I’m joined by Jessie Healy, the CEO and founder of Webtopia, the ‘anti-agency’ agency for ecommerce businesses. After Jessie got fed up with the status quo in the agency world, she set to create her own! Jessie has been building digital businesses online. She helped to grow some of the UK’s most successful startups, as well as advising the government and not-for-profits on digital strategy. Jessie and her team advise and train ecomm businesses on how they can grow their profits through Social Media Advertising, Google Adwords, and email marketing. In this episode, you’ll learn: How she’s grown and scaled her agencyHow they serve their clients effectively and help them scaleWhat’s working now in the world of Facebook and Instagram ads for ecommerce brands ...and much more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/104.

#103: As business owners, you and I have big dreams. And what I love about us is that we’re not afraid to pursue those dreams and claim them. But sometimes, we feel like putting off our dreams for another day. Maybe you’ve been working hard, but it’s difficult to see how what you’ve been working on feeds into the big picture. Maybe you’re feeling uninspired. Maybe you’ve lost that fire that you started with. No matter what you need to do to work toward your goals, sometimes you just don’t feel like it! In this episode, I’m sharing my top 9 tips to get and stay motivated when pursuing your big, audacious goals. By the end of this episode, you’ll discover how to reignite your fire and uplevel your commitment to your business so you can reach those big, audacious goals! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/103.

#102: Are you eager to create a predictable income from your online business, without all the hustle? In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Kordsmeier, writer, educator and creative entrepreneur. She is the founder of the holistic wellness blog Root + Revel, creator of the digital course The Six Figure Blog Academy, and the host of the podcast Success with Soul. Kate wants to help you start, grow, monetize and love your online business by teaching you how to create a hands-off business that brings in predictable revenue every single month! In this episode, we discuss: The one thing that sets entrepreneurs apart from those who struggle to gain tractionThe unique and unusual way Kate grew her blog trafficHow to best use affiliate marketing that most bloggers don’t understandWhat Kate learned from a failed launch that led to a 6-figure launch just a few months laterHow to set up an automated email funnel to generate $50,000+ in monthly revenue ...and so much more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/102.

#101: Are you using Pinterest to its fullest potential for your business? In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Ahl, the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest management and marketing company. Kate and her team take a data driven approach to crafting a Pinterest strategy that aims to help their clients and students find their perfect person on Pinterest. We dive deep into all things Pinterest, including how and why you should be using Pinterest for your business in 2021! Kate makes Pinterest marketing super simple to understand. She shares SO many tips and tactics to help navigate the ever changing world that is Pinterest marketing. Kate provides actionable steps to take right now so you can take advantage of all that this platform offers for your business! In this episode, you’ll learn: Who should be using Pinterest and what type of marketers should probably stay awayThe pin strategy that’s working now to promote your podcast, blog post, or YouTube video on PinterestHow to find the best keywords for your niche to include in your pin image and descriptionThe dos and don’ts of Pinterest marketingThe lowdown on story pins and video pins and how to effectively use them to maximize your reach on Pinterest ...and more! You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/101.

#100: Are you new to the Flourish to 7 Figures Podcast? If so, welcome! Or maybe you’ve been hanging out with me for a while! Either way, our 100th episode of the Flourish to 7 Figures Podcast has arrived! This podcast has been two years in the making, and this is a HUGE milestone so I wanted to take a walk down memory lane! On this episode, we are revisiting some of our top episodes and sharing some honorable mentions as well! We review: How to build a sustainable, online business that flourishes to 7-figures and beyondThe mindset and strategy required to make 6-figures per month!Why every strategy you try can work for you and how to stick with it until it doesLetting go of who you thought you would be to become who you want to be (and sometimes that might surprise you)How to create better content faster and grow a massive audienceHow to get started with Facebook ads the affordable way, why your ads aren’t working, and how to flourish with Facebook ads …and SO much more! Thank you so much for being here! I truly appreciate your support and it’s an absolute honor and joy to share my podcast with you each week! You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/100.

#99: Are you curious how to build communities and connections that convert? In this episode, I’m joined by Christina Jandali, a confidence-boosting, cash creating Business Growth Strategist who helps coaches and course creators build a raving fan base and produce scalable profits by hosting a free Facebook group. Maybe you are just getting started with Facebook groups. Maybe you are making sales here and there, but you want more consistency. Or, maybe you are already successfully selling. In this episode, we discuss: Who should and who should definitely NOT start a Facebook groupThe first two things you must do before inviting anyone to join your new groupHow to find the right people to join your group on autopilotCommon mistakes people make when growing their groups ...and so much more! You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today’s episode at FlourishingImpact.com/99.