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She Handles Business PodcastEP 18: Creating Freedom With Low Ticket Memberships FT Alma Bradford Meet Alma!Alma Bradford started her marketing business over 10 years ago. She previously worked as a management consultant and IT agile coach for multiple Fortune 500 companies. She’s a certified PMP project manager, CSM Scrum practitioner, and certified Agile coach who worked with C-suite executives to train their teams on business agility.Learn More! Website: https://almabradford.com/News Letter: https://sn.almabradford.com/profileGet Connected! FacebookInstagram YouTubeJoi...2024-02-1658 min
Monetizing Mompreneurs | Summits, Online Business, How To Make Money Online, Lead Generation, Imposter SyndromeHow to Use YouTube to Grow Your BusinessHave you thought of starting your own YouTube channel? Are you looking to create a passive source of income? Alma Bradford is a business coach and has earned multiple 6-figures helping freelancers define their personal brand and increase their marketing efforts.In this episode, Alma shares how her YouTube channel has brought in her ideal client, how she has used YouTube to direct her potential clients to other offers, why creators need to spend less time on social media, and how entrepreneurs can grow their following through their email list, podcast, and YouTube channel.Listen...2023-10-091h 02
Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in BusinessBalance Business by Creating It Around Your Values with Alma BradfordOn the Balance Boldly Podcast today, host Naketa Ren Thigpen chats it up with Business Growth Expert, Storyteller, and Content Creator Alma Bradford on how she chooses to create work/life (and LOVE) balance by building her business around her values. Alma leans in with transparency and talks about whit it’s okay to give yourself permission to create what she calls a Pivot Plan and how that looks for her as we swing full fledge into the year ahead. In this no-holds bard conversation on air, these brilliant beauties dive in deep, fast, and boldly. 2023-03-2919 min
Roadmap to LaunchAvoid Low Paying Clients - Part 2This is part 2 in the series on how to avoid low paying clients. To learn more about growing your service based business visit my website: AlmaBradford.com2022-02-2211 minRoadmap to LaunchHow to Avoid Low Paying Clients - Part 1This is part 1 in a series on how to avoid low paying clients so that you can attract higher paying ones. If you are a freelancer, social media manager or digital marketer, you can charge a premium price for your services. But the secret to doing this is attracting clients who can afford your services. To learn more about growing your service based business, visit my website: AlmaBradford.com2022-02-1212 minRoadmap to LaunchHow to Do Marketing for a Brick and Mortar BusinessEver wondered how to do marketing for a brick and mortar location? In this episode, I’m talking to Sonja Thompkins on how to use different marketing strategies to attract people to your local brick and mortar location. For more resources on how to grow your business visit my website: AlmaBradford.com2022-02-0926 min
The Practical Wealth ShowScaling Your Knowledge Into Cash Flow and Profits with Alma BradfordHave you heard about digital products? Did you know that selling digital products can be a passive income? Anna discusses more how she started selling and marketing digital products as her main business niche with Curtis. She also reiterates the value of investing in yourself and how building an automated webinar funnel helped her to save time, money, and effort in reaching out to a wider audience. Curtis’s motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to...2021-11-1147 minRoadmap to LaunchDifference Between Group Coaching Vs. CoursesIn this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between having a group coaching program vs selling online courses. I also share why I pivoted away from just 1:1 client work and launched courses and group coaching offers. Some highlights from this episode: Common mistakes people make when trying to sell courses and underpricing. The structure of a group coaching program. Selling high ticket and pricing your programs at a premium rate. Why group coaching programs can give you higher profit margins. Learn more at: www.almabradford.com2021-04-2009 minRoadmap to LaunchAttract Higher Paying Clients With The Right ContentNot all content is created equal. If you want to attract higher paying clients, you want clients who can pay you 2k and higher per month and you want to use social media to attract those clients, you need to create the right message. Learn more about finding clients for your service based business here: https://almabradford.com/2021-01-2718 minRoadmap to LaunchGrowing Your Business As a Breadwinning Woman With Jamila PayneToday, I'm joined by Jamila Payne and we're discussing the topic of systems and growing a profitable business. In this episode, we discuss: How Jamila left the corporate environment to start her own consulting business. Why she changed her business model after getting burnt out. The importance of outsourcing and systems to scale sustainably. Business growth and how to create a legacy for our families. We also discuss the importance of creating the right business model that is in alignment with your lifestyle goals. Jamila...2020-12-2827 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 031: Creating Systems As You Scale With Kristen WestcottKristen Westcott is a business growth strategist and a Director of Operations. In this interview, Kristen explains the different types of roles you need to hire for when scaling your business. Learn more about scaling your business on my website: http://almabradford.com/2020-10-0232 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 030: When Should You Choose a NicheShould you niche down or help everyone with your services? The answer to this question really depends on what phase of business you are in. In this episode I explain the different ways to niche. The first one is based on industry, the second one is based on niche services. Learn more about growing your service based business here: https://almabradford.com/2020-10-0213 min
Systems Saved Me®How to Get Clients from Facebook GroupsThis episode I’m speaking to Alma Bradford, founder of AlmaBradford.com who’s talking about how to get clients from Facebook groups.And if you want to go deeper on the topic, check out Alma's free resources and trainings by clicking here - https://almabradford.com/freeWant to start selling VIP Days? Check out our Virtual VIP Day Bootcamp, a 60 minute walkthrough of our 9 steps to creating and selling virtual VIP Days! Go here to grab your special podcast listener pricing - https://www.systemssavedme.com/podbootcampWant to re...2020-10-0224 min
Systems Saved MeHow to Get Clients from Facebook GroupsThis episode I’m speaking to Alma Bradford, founder of AlmaBradford.com who’s talking about how to get clients from Facebook groups.And if you want to go deeper on the topic, check out Alma's free resources and trainings by clicking here - https://almabradford.com/freeWant to start selling VIP Days? Check out our Virtual VIP Day Bootcamp, a 60 minute walkthrough of our 9 steps to creating and selling virtual VIP Days! Go here to grab your special podcast listener pricing - https://www.systemssavedme.com/podbootcampWant...2020-10-0224 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 029: Why Mass Marketing to Everyone Is Hurting Your SalesTrying to appeal to everyone and mass marketing your services will actually hurt your sales. You will attract the wrong prospects if you don't get crystal clear on your ideal client. In this episode, I share my own journey of moving away from trying to help everyone and how this led to MORE revenue in my business. Learn more about growing your B2B consulting business here: https://almabradford.com/2020-08-2418 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 028: How I made $38,711 in JulyHow I made $38,711 in July I periodically create these income reports so you can get a behind the scenes look at how I run my business. The good, the bad and the uncomfortable. The honest truth is that running a business can be challenging at times. These income reports are meant to help you learn both from my successes and failures as you grow your own business! DISCLAIMER: God is the one who is responsible for my success. I put in a lot of prayer for this! Learn how to scale...2020-08-1243 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 027: Audience Building Tips to Attract ClientsBuilding my online audience has allowed me to 10x my revenue within a very short period of time. In today's episode, I explain how you can build your own audience to attract higher paying clients. Learn more about growing your service based business on my website: www.AlmaBradford.com2020-08-1008 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 026: Legal Tips for Protecting Your Business With Ticora DavisToday I have a special guest, Ticora Davis, who is an attorney that specializes in helping entrepreneurs protect their business both online and offline. As a business owner, it's really important to have the right contracts in place when you work with clients, contractors or when you hire an employee. In this episode, Ticora explains what needs to be included in our contracts and service agreements. Learn more about growing your business at: www.AlmaBradford.com 2020-07-2732 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 025: Using Facebook Groups to Find ClientsDid you know that Facebook groups are a great place to find clients for your marketing or B2B service? In this episode I explain a few techniques you can use to fill up your client roster. Learn more about finding clients for your Agency on my website: https://almabradford.com/2020-07-0911 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 024: The Mindset Needed for High Ticket SalesDo you struggle with charging higher prices for your services? In this episode I explain the mindset needed to feel confident charging higher prices. I also talk about why certain clients are fine with paying higher prices when you position your services a certain way. Learn more about growing your service based business on my website: AlmaBradford.com2020-05-2611 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 023: Growing an Agency With Andrea JonesAndrea Jones started her Agency as a freelancer on Fiverr. Now she charges premium prices and has a team of 8 people. In this episode you'll learn everything she did to get her first clients to finding the right team members. Learn more about growing your business on my website at: AlmaBradford.com2020-05-2533 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 022: Scaling Your Services With Haley BurkheadIn this episode I interview Haley Burkhead who helps service providers scale their revenue with digital products. She created a million dollar online business that helps entrepreneurs craft a sales machine that creates consistent income without relying on a big audience, ad spend or slow growth marketing strategies. In this episode we discuss how she grew her business with automated digital products. Learn more at: www.AlmaBradford.com2020-05-1846 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 021: Automate Your Client Onboarding With Loran GeeterToday I'm joined by Loran Geeter who is is a systems and workflow expert as well as an OBM. She offers done-for-you automation services to service based businesses. On this episode, Loran explains what needs to be included in your client onboarding process. We also discuss the difference between hiring an OBM and a VA. Learn more at: www.AlmaBradford.com2020-05-1124 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 020: How to Become a Business Strategist With Stacie WalkerIf you are currently offering done-for-you marketing services, you may also want to consider adding business consulting services. In this episode I'm joined by Stacie Walker, a business strategist who helps female entrepreneurs. Stacie explains how she got started several years ago and how her business has grown over the years. She also shares with us the best way to price your consulting services. Learn more about growing your B2B service business on my website at: www.AlmaBradford.com2020-05-0422 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 018: Growing a Podcast Agency With Tara McMullinEver thought about starting a podcast agency? That's what Tara McMullin did. She saw a need in the market to help podcasters with production and management services. In this episode Tara explains how she manages her agency. We cover everything from hiring team members, systems and how she manages the day-to-day of her business. Learn more at: Almabradford.com2020-04-0536 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 016: How to Survive in Your Business During the CoronavirusAs a social media manager, digital marketer or freelancer, our job is to help small businesses succeed online. With so many businesses shutting down, how can you help them during this pandemic? In this episode I explain how you can still be of service and also grow your own revenue. To learn more visit: https://almabradford.com/2020-03-1811 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 017: Mom of 11 Kids Grew a Virtual Assistant AgencyLearn how Vera Cabais, a mom of eleven kids started her own Virtual Assistant agency while working a full-time job. We discuss how she got clients and how she managed to hit six figures within a year. Learn more about growing a service based business on my website at: https://almabradford.com/2020-03-1612 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 015: How Shannon Grew Her Agency to 12k a MonthIn this episode, I’m interviewing Shannon Powers who started a content marketing agency and grew it to $12,000 per month. We discuss what she did to get clients and how she has been outsourcing and growing a team that gives her more free time. Learn more about starting your own agency at: https://almabradford.com/2020-03-0909 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 014: How Melissa Replaced Her Full-Time Job With an AgencyIn this episode, I talk to Melissa Brown about how she started her marketing agency while working a full-time job and how she was able to replace her salary and eventually leave. Learn more about growing a profitable service based business on my website: https://almabradford.com/2020-03-0213 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 013: How to Price Your Marketing ServicesIn this episode, I explain how to price your social media or marketing services based on the value you provide and not based on hours. When I first started my social media agency, I made the big mistake of charging hourly….and I really learned my lesson. Learn more about starting your own agency at: https://almabradford.com/ 2020-02-2510 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 012: Creating Client Agreements With Ashley KirkwoodClient service agreements are a must when working with clients. In this episode, I'm talking to Ashley Kirkwood an attorney who specializes in helping small business owners with contracts, trademarks and other legal services. Today, she's explaining what you need to include in your service agreement before working with a client. Learn more at: https://almabradford.com/2020-02-1826 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 011: How Outsourcing Can Help You Gain More FreedomIf you have clients and feel overwhelmed, it's time to start outsourcing some of your client work. In this episode, I talk about getting started with outsourcing by hiring just one VA. Learn more at AlmaBradford.com 2020-02-1016 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 010: Get Repeat Clients Using This MethodDid you know that you can increase the amount of money a client spends with you when you create a buyers journey? Many people call this a sales funnel, but I like the term buyers journey. In this episode, I explain how to get repeat clients who pay you consistently by doing upsells and creating different offers that they can't say no to. Visit my website to learn more about growing your service based business. www.AlmaBradford.com2020-02-0314 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 009: Becoming the CEO of Your Business With Natalie GingrichNatalie Gingrich is the founder and host of The Ops Authority which helps small business owners Her goal is to bridge the gap and overwhelm when it comes to processes and systems, growing a team, and setting up solid business foundations. In this episode we discuss how to scale your Agency by taking yourself out of the day-to-day operations of your business and truly becoming a CEO. We also discuss when to hire a director of operations and the difference between a virtual assistant, project manager, OBM and director of operations. If...2020-01-0241 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 008: How Jordan Made Six Figures As a Solo ConsultantJordan Gill, operations consultant and founder of Systems Saved Me, helps overworked one-woman shows become streamlined solopreneurs. In this interview, we discuss how she grew her consulting business through building relationships and through referrals. She now has a six figure business that includes both consulting and selling group programs. Jordan shares her philosophy for building a “team of one” where you setup the right systems before you hire your first VA. If you want to learn more about building your business visit: AlmaBradford.com2019-12-2739 minRoadmap to LaunchNetworking to Find High Paying Clients With Maleeka HollowayMaleeka Holloway is a marketing communications consultant. She started her business when she found herself out of a job suddenly. She used her marketing background to launch her marketing and PR agency. And this year, she had her first five figure month at $30,000. One of the ways she grew her business was through in person networking. In this episode we talk about how to use networking events to get higher paying clients. Get resources to grow your service based business at: https://almabradford.com/free2019-10-0829 minRoadmap to LaunchEP: 007 How to Hit $40k Months With Chandra BrooksIn this episode, I interview Chandra Brooks who has a consulting and coaching business. She was able to book $40,000 within one month in consulting work. That was actually more than her entire revenue for the previous year. We talk about what made Chandra leave her full-time job and start her own consulting business and how she was able to use online visibility to get high paying corporate clients. Chandra’s passions are women empowerment, social justice, improving voter outcomes and civic engagement in communities of color. She’s been able to turn...2019-10-0727 minRoadmap to LaunchEP005: How to Start a Transcription Service with Ben WalkerIn this podcast episode, I'm talking to Ben Walker from Transcription Outsourcing. He started his own transcription service to help business convert video and audio files into written text. Learn more about starting your own service based business on my website at: https://almabradford.com/2018-07-0227 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 004: Networking in Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business Networking in Facebook groups to grow your social media agency works. Just ask Myown Holmes. She was able to start her social media business as a side hustle while working full-time. Myown credits networking in Facebook groups as the core way that she found clients at first. Myown had a strategy in place to gradually build her business by establishing relationships online. She always gave value and answered questions first. People came to recognize Myown as an expert at social media. She now has a thriving agency and her own VA who helps her manage her...2017-11-0226 minRoadmap to LaunchEP 002: Start a Virtual Assistant Agency with Heather HeinrichsIn this episode, I talk to Heather Heinrichs who started and grew her own Virtual Assistant agency very quickly. Now she has a team of VAs and she only works a few hours a week. Heather walks us through her business journey, how she got started, how she landed her first clients and how she manages her team. You can learn more about starting and growing your own online agency at https://almabradford.com/2017-10-2022 min