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Mindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#103 - 5 Moments That Almost Broke Me in 2025 and The Lessons That Made Me a Better EntrepreneurAs we wrap up 2025, I knew I needed to share the real, raw lessons that shaped me the most this year — not just the shiny wins, but the moments that almost broke me.In this vulnerable solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing 5 mindset shifts that came from deeply uncomfortable, even humiliating, moments in my business and personal life this year.If you’ve been through your own fire lately, I hope this helps you feel seen and supported.We’re talking: ✨ What to do when people judge you ✨ How...
2025-12-3028 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. SmithBONUS: Sound, Soul & The Techie Stuff- Building an Energetically Aligned Business with Deborah C. Smith on The Sonic Wealth PodcastIn this empowering episode of The Sonic Wealth Podcast, I was fortunate to be interviewed by the enigmatic Roshni Dotani and share my journey as a holistic business coach, marketing strategist and multi-passionate creative. We covered so many rich topics, including the art of turning purpose into prosperity.From the Sonic Wealth Podcast Show Notes: Before launching NYC’s first-ever mobile juice bar, Deborah spent years in communications and event production, mastering how to create connection, tell stories and move people through energy and experience. That foundation became the magic behind her...
2025-12-1758 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#95 - Simplify to Sell: The Mindset Shift That Grew My Sales by 60%There comes a moment in every solopreneur journey when you have to pause and ask: Is this effort actually aligned with what I set out to create? Or am I just doing what I “should,” chasing every shiny tactic, and exhausting myself in the process?In this short but powerful mindset episode, I share the personal story behind how I simplified my business while caregiving for my mother, let go of misaligned strategies, and made space for more income, impact, and clarity. You’ll hear how I:Deleted 350+ email subscribers in a bold list cleanse...
2025-11-0423 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#91 - How to Choose the Right Marketing Strategies For YOU with Michelle DeNioIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by all the marketing noise (ahem 🙋🏼♀️), then this episode is your reset button. 👏In this powerful peer-to-peer convo, I sit down with business coach + marketing strategist Michelle DeNio to talk about what no one tells you:👉 Every marketing strategy can work. But not every strategy will work for you.Michelle breaks down how to cut through the noise, stop chasing shiny tactics, and build a marketing strategy that fits YOUR values, brain, lifestyle, and capacity. We talk about finding clarity, ditching misaligned launches, and trusting yours...
2025-10-081h 00Mindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#90 - 5 Signs Your Sales Strategy is Out of Alignment (and How to Fix Them)Are you doing all the right things in your business? You're posting, showing up, sharing offers and following up, but creating sales still feels like you're standing awkwardly against the wall at the dance wondering if anyone sees you? Yeah. Been there. The problem might not be your funnel, your script, or your price point. It might be that your sales energy is out of alignment.In this episode, I share the 5 signs that your sales strategy is out of alignment and how to shift back into integrity. These signs show up...
2025-09-3032 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#89 - How to Stay Visible on Social Media Without Performing: A Mindset Shift for SolopreneursIs social media and being online feeling like a heavy lift or a performance these days? You're not alone, especially in today’s polarized, noisy digital world.In this solo episode of Mindset to Market, I'm breaking down how to show up online authentically, without burnout or pretending. This conversation is perfect for the mission-driven solopreneur who wants to be visible without compromising integrity. Listen and learn:Why posting on social can feel so high-stakes right now (and what to do about it)How to reframe visibility as service instead of...
2025-09-2316 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#88 - Best Email Platforms in 2025 for Soul-Lead Businesses & How I Help My Clients ChooseEmail marketing is FAR from dead! In fact it's thriving with a side dish of reality TV drama these past few weeks since Kit hiked their prices. 😂If you're wondering which email platform is actually worth it in 2025 — this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the recent Kit pricing drama, comparing top ESPs like Flodesk and Beehiiv, and sharing exactly how I help my coaching clients choose the right tools for their business stage.Even if you're not an email marketer, listen in because email is still the highest-ROI channel we’ve got. Conne...
2025-09-1641 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#87 - Manifesting Made Easy: How to Turn Your Biz Dreams Into Reality with Jen MazerIn this episode of Mindset to Market, I sit down with my longtime friend, Jen Mazer—known worldwide as the Queen of Manifestation. We dive deep into how manifestation really works (hint: it’s not just vision boards).If you’ve ever felt stuck in the noise of online business, overwhelmed by comparison, or questioning your worth, this conversation will bring clarity, ease, and a fresh perspective. Jen breaks down:her BEAM framework—belief, expectation, and action how we can learn to co-create our desires with the universe the 3 steps to manifesting without the hustle or b...
2025-09-0955 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#86 - 5-Minute Clarity Exercise to Align Your Purpose with Your Business & Attract the Right ClientsEver wonder why your skills aren’t translating into sales or standout opportunities? In this short solo episode, I share a story about being multi-talented but often overlooked, and how one moment of radical clarity changed my career. You’ll learn a quick, 5-minute journaling exercise to uncover what you really want to be known for and how to start aligning your business to reflect that.Whether you’re feeling stuck, misaligned, or like your dream clients just aren’t “getting it,” this episode is your permission slip to stop playing small and star...
2025-09-0422 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#85 - 3 Funnel Strategies That Still Work for Coaches & Service Providers in 2025Trying every funnel under the sun? Freebies, DMs, webinars, ads… but not sure which one is actually going to work? Been there and honestly, trying to do it all is the fastest path to burnout.In this episode I break down what’s really working in 2025 for coaches, consultants, and service providers who sell high-ticket offers. Whether you run a wellness studio, design websites, or coach clients through a transformation, funnels can feel like a maze. But the truth is, the highest-converting pathways are surprisingly simple.Deborah shares the three top funnel strat...
2025-08-2640 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#84 - Motivate Ethically: How to Use Urgency Without FOMO in Your MarketingReady to ditch the pressure tactics and sell with soul?In this episode, I'm breaking down a smarter, more conscious way to use urgency and deadlines in your offers — without creating FOMO or burnout. You'll learn how to inspire action using truth, transparency, and value that actually serves your audience.We’ll cover: → What "ethical inspiration" really means → The 5 key components of aligned urgency → Why rewarding action beats punishing hesitation → Real-world examples from Amy Porterfield, Stu McLaren, and inside my own private podcast strategy⚡Plus: I’ll wa...
2025-08-1921 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#83 - A Hard Beautiful Journey: Turning Grief, Infertility & Loss Into Purpose and Impact with Author & Podcast Host Tiff CarsonIf you have a heavy heart... or you've ever wondered if your story even matters... my guest on today's episode has thoughts on both. In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with my client and friend, Tiff Carson - author, podcaster, and creator of The Healing Heart Journey. Tiff shares her raw and inspiring story of transforming profound grief, infertility struggles, and personal loss into a mission to help others heal. From starting her podcast The Hard Beautiful Journey to publishing her memoir Dancing in the Rain, Tiff has turned pain into purpose, creating a...
2025-08-1256 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#82 - The Premium Client Energetic Self-Audit TrailerAfter three weeks exploring the Energetics of Successful Sales — from worthiness, to visibility, to the art of receiving — I’m introducing something powerful I’ve been working on behind the scenes.👉🏽 The Premium Client Energetic Self-Audit is a private, 6-episode podcast series designed to help you stop leaking your power and finally sell from a place of embodied self-worth.This isn’t another pep talk. It’s a self-worth recalibration. And it’s totally free.In today’s episode, I’ll recap why I created this series, who it’s fo...
2025-08-0508 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#81 - The Energetics of Successful Sales Part 3: Learning to ReceiveSales isn’t just about strategy — it’s about energy. In Part 3 of our Energetics of Successful Sales series, I'm peeling back the layers of why launching feels so draining, why asking for the sale feels “icky,” and how to shift into a receiving mindset that supports both your soul and your bank account. Listen now for:real-world examples of shifttactical sales script rewritespersonal mindset rituals All are designed to help you stop over-giving and start receiving with confidence. 🎧 Plus: Are you ready for my new private podcast The Premium Client En...
2025-07-2931 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#80 - The Energetics of Successful Sales Part 2: VisibilityBeing good at what you do isn’t enough these days. You also have to be seen doing it. In this deeply personal episode, I share how fear of being visible nearly paralyzed me during my business pivot, the childhood wounds that shaped that fear, and how people-pleasing sabotages premium client attraction. If the thought of going live on Insta or making slick VSL's makes you cringe or hide, this episode will crack something open and help you reclaim your voice.Plus: I reveal the full outline for my upcom...
2025-07-2235 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#79 - The Energetics of Successful Sales Part 1: WorthinessHave you ever felt that gut-twisting fear:What if I do share my offer and no one buys? What if I’m not worth it?In this powerful first episode of my new mini-series, The Energetics of Successful Sales, I’m pulling back the curtain on how our hidden fears about worth and self-value show up in our pricing, our marketing, and the way we serve our clients.I’m sharing some raw and vulnerable stories from my own journey — from undercharging and overdelivering to burning out and finally learning to stand fu...
2025-07-1543 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#78 - AI, Synchronicity & One Focused Goal: 10 Summer Reads That Feed Your Mind, Soul and SalesIn this episode, I’m sharing my favorite summer books for your business, your mindset, and your soul. In Part 1, I share the whole 10-book list with a snippet on each. Then in Part 2 I'm breaking down my top three pics in more detail.You’ll hear why The Alchemist is my forever go-to, why The ONE Thing is a must-read when you feel scattered, and how The Alignment Problem is keeping me thoughtful about using AI in my work. Get the full list by clicking here — and enjoy this gentle nudge to...
2025-07-0835 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#77 - Systems, Signature Offers & Legacy Brands with Jen MorillaMeet Jen Morilla — a multidimensional business coach, TEDx speaker, and digital marketing mentor for coaches, creatives, and service providers. we dig into what it really takes to build a business that leaves a legacy.Inside this episode: Jen’s journey from travel blogger to online business mentor — and how early lessons shaped her success The power of crafting a signature offer that actually converts and creates organic referrals How to simplify your systems so you can scale without losing your mind Why your mindset and team are your make-or-break foundations for growth Real talk a...
2025-07-0346 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#76 - Building Business in a Trust Recession - 5 Ways I've Consistently Grown My Income Despite Volatility in Online MarketingIs it just you, or has it gotten harder to earn trust online? In this episode, I'm addressing the reality of the “trust recession” sweeping the digital business world - and what you can do about it. From burnout to bait-and-switch offers, your audience is more skeptical than ever. But here’s the truth: trust can be rebuilt—and it starts with how you show up.You'll learn:5 tangible strategies to build trust that leads to salesWhy going “deep not wide” is your new marketing mantraHow transparency, teaching, and long-term assets give you the edgeThe diffe...
2025-06-2529 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#75 - Get in the Room: Upleveling Confidence and Creating Quantum LeapsYou ever walk into a room and instantly feel like you don’t belong?Like everyone else has it more together, more figured out, more polished?Well... what if I told you that feeling might actually be your invitation to uplevel?In this solo episode, I’m sharing three powerful stories about how proximity, group energy, and saying yes to the right rooms can radically shift your confidence and your business trajectory. From a chance connection in the Catskills to a bold moment at a Florida conference, this episode invites you to reflect on h...
2025-06-1824 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#74 - Creating Magnetic Group Experiences: Behind the Scenes of Hosting a Transformational Summer ProgramThinking of launching a group offer, workshop, or challenge? As solopreneurs, we’re constantly juggling long-term visions with short-term to-dos. And let’s be real: creating a group offer, container, or workshop can feel overwhelming… until you experience just how powerful a focused, time-bound experience can be - not just for your business growth, but for building real community.In this episode, I’m sharing how to create a high-impact, limited-time group experience that builds community and drives results. I’ll walk you through:what to preparehow to sell it how to support it on...
2025-06-1134 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#73 - The 3-Minute Energy Shift That Can Unlock Your Next Business BreakthroughIn this short solo episode, I’m diving into something every woman solopreneur needs to hear: your next level of business growth isn’t just about strategy — it’s about energy. If you’ve been stuck in hustle mode, constantly “doing” but not seeing results, this episode is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and realign.You’ll learn:Why energetics often matter more than strategyHow to shift your energy in just 3 minutes a dayThe simple mindset reframe that can open the door to magnetic sales and quantum leaps✨ Whether you’re building a coaching business, a...
2025-06-0614 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#72 - Make Your Website Work for You: Niching Down & Simplified Strategy with Jess FreemanIf your website is more “placeholder” than powerhouse, this episode is your wake-up call. Today on Mindset to Market, I’m joined by Jess Freeman — web designer, SEO strategist, and founder of Jess Creatives — to talk about how service providers and wellness pros can stop overthinking and finally build a site that converts.We’re breaking down the biggest mistakes solopreneurs make on their websites, what you really need to focus on with SEO (hint: it’s simpler than you think), and how to create a streamlined online presence that attracts the right clients without working around the clock....
2025-05-3054 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#71 - The Magic in the Mess: How to Market with Creativity, Not PerfectionToday we're saying YES to the mess. We're talking all about why your mess — yes, the real, raw, unpolished parts — are actually your magic.I’m sharing how tapping into your creativity (instead of sticking to rigid formulas) can help you get unstuck, show up more authentically, and connect more deeply with your audience — and the power of embracing the messy and vulnerable aspects of your business. ✨ Here’s what I dive into:How sharing your personal challenges builds trust and makes you magnetic to dream clients3 creative tools that help me move t...
2025-05-1928 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#70 - Abundance Is Not a Strategy—It’s an Identity: Why Owning Your Worth Is the Foundation of a Scalable Business💫 Abundance isn’t something you chase—it’s something you are. In today’s solo episode, I'm unpacking what it truly means to embody abundance as a solopreneur and how this mindset shift transforms the way you build, price, and sell your signature offers. If you’ve been feeling stuck in strategy or waiting for permission to show up fully—this one’s for you.🔥 Links + Resources:🎓 Free Masterclass – Aligned to Scale Join me LIVE on May 22 for a transformational training: Aligned to Scale: How to Unlock Your Signatu...
2025-05-1320 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#69 - Why a Signature Offer Streamlines Your Marketing (and How to Create Yours)If you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to sell “a little bit of everything” and still not seeing consistent sales… it’s time to simplify. In this episode, we’re unpacking why a signature offer is the missing link between all your hard work and the results you really want.You’ll learn: ✔️ Why multiple offers are diluting your message (and exhausting you) ✔️ How a signature offer streamlines your marketing, sales, and delivery ✔️ 5 actionable steps to clarify, package, and price your signature offerWhether you’re a coach, consultant, or service-based entrepreneur, t...
2025-05-0629 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#68 - Grief, Loss & Creating Steady Sales When You Can't Show Up OnlineDoors to Digital Product Mastery are OPEN and for a limited time you can use the code APRIL47 to join us for just $47. Click here to learn more and get in. This week, I’m opening up about a deeply personal loss and how grief has shifted the way I'm showing up — or not showing up — online.In this episode, I share my top 3 tips on how to stay focused when life feels overwhelming, the behind-the-scenes business strategies that kept things moving without needing to "perform" on social media, and an invitat...
2025-04-2926 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#67 - Blending Human Design & AI for Bold, Authentic Brand Designs with Jules DuquetteWhat if your brand could reflect your soul’s blueprint?In this episode, I sit down with Jules Duquette — brand strategist, web designer, and intuitive guide — to learn how blending astrology, human design, and modern tech tools like AI can help solopreneurs build brands that truly resonate. Jules shares her entrepreneurial journey, the mindset shifts that fueled her success, and how understanding your energetic blueprint can transform your business strategy.Not only that, but this conversation is packed with sage wisdom for anyone who is just starting out with a personal brand.
2025-04-211h 01Mindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#66 - Your Digital Product Strategy InviteJOIN US LIVE--> Digital Products & Email Marketing for Passive Income If you’ve been wondering how to start building real momentum in your business — I want to invite you to a totally free live session I’m hosting on Wednesday. April 16th at 1 PM Eastern We’re going to talk about how one simple, low-effort digital product can open the door to bigger, more aligned sales — without burning out or creating a giant course.When you create something small that solves a real problem for your ideal c...
2025-04-1408 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#65 - Make A Decision! 3 Ways to Break Out of Analysis ParalysisFeeling stuck in indecision? You’re not alone. The average adult makes over 35,000 decisions a day—and solopreneurs? Even more. In this short solo episode, I’m walking you through a mindset shift that will help you stop spinning your wheels and start taking aligned, imperfect action.You’ll learn:Why clarity actually comes from momentumA quick visualization to get unstuck3 simple daily practices for making clear decisionsWhat to do if you make a decision and it doesn’t work outPlus, I’m sharing how you can work with me 1:1 this month—if...
2025-04-0715 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#64 - Unlocking Subconscious Keys to Success: Hypnotherapy for Entrepreneurship with Addison BowenIn today's episode, we dive deep into the power of the subconscious mind in achieving business success with Addison Bowen, a certified hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and online business coach. Addison helps women entrepreneurs release limiting beliefs, and she shared SO much useful wisdom, including the nuances of combining hypnotherapy with business strategies, and her unique approach to organic social media funnels. Listen in to discover: 🔹 The role of the subconscious in business success 🔹 Practical strategies for leveraging social media as a sales funnel 🔹 The importance of mindset and overcoming...
2025-03-311h 08Mindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#63 - Foundations for Solopreneur SuccessLet me tell you something that will change your solopreneur journey: Success is built on foundations - not hacks, not trends. FOUNDATIONS.Daily, grounded practices that make your life and business sustainable.What truly keeps you going and what truly moves the needle?In this episode I'm sharing the solopreneur business foundations that I see as non-negotiable for ongoing success inside your business and no matter what you do. I truly believe these practices will change the trajectory of your health and your w...
2025-03-2425 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#62 - Energy Healing for Business Success: Boundary Mastery with Michelle PovermanIn this episode of 'Mindset to Market' we’re discussing the B word - Boundaries.If you ever felt like people-pleasing, a level of perfectionism, or the inability to set clear boundaries are stopping you from taking the next big step - OR perhaps just causing you a lot of discomfort…. My guest today, Michelle Poverman, is going to help you understand why - and also how you can heal that in your life. She’s a licensed psychotherapist energy healer, and intuitive coach, and the host of Into the Work, a podcast to supp...
2025-03-1759 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#61 - Positioning Your Offer to Sell: How to Attract Ready-to-Buy ClientsDid you know that only about 3% of your audience online is actively looking for a solution and ready to make a purchase right now? The rest may be problem-aware but not sure what the solution is (therefore not shopping for it), or solution aware and considering their options, or even completely unaware that they need help. So, if online marketing and social selling is a strategy for your business, but your messaging isn’t speaking to that 3%, you’re doing a lot of work for little return.Until I understood this key fa...
2025-03-0330 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#60 - From Idea to Impact: Craft Your Bestselling Book with Meg CalvinHave you ever dreamed of writing a book but felt stuck on where to start—or how to actually sell it? In this episode of Mindset to Market, I sit down with Meg Calvin, a writing and marketing coach who helps business owners turn their expertise into Amazon bestselling books.Meg shares her journey from ministry to coaching, revealing why publishing a book is one of the most powerful business assets you can create. We dive into her 12-month program that guides authors from idea to publication—plus the essential marketing strategies that ensure your book...
2025-02-2140 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#59 - Keep Showing Up & Taking Baby Steps Because Your Work MattersHave you ever felt like the world is just too heavy to keep showing up? Like no matter how much you want to create, sell, or connect, everything around you is making it harder?I get it. Right now, it’s winter—the coldest, darkest time of year. People I know have lost jobs overnight. Small business owners feel lost, unsure how to show up when the world feels like it’s unraveling. Social media is about crisis management. And it’s easy to wonder… does what I...
2025-02-1710 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#58 - Create Effortless Sales of Your Digital AssetEver feel like selling your offer is like pulling teeth? Like rolling a heavy bolder up a hill… Like you have to convince people of it’s value and you have to convince people why they should buy? If yes - then we have a problem. What if I told you that the problem isn’t you. It isn’t what you do professionally or the offer itself... in fact your offer is probably great.The problem also is NOT your audience.The problem it’s how your offer is positioned.Todays e...
2025-02-1023 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#57 - Tap Into Your Purpose: Building Value-Driven Brands with Katie MontYour brand is more than just a logo or a pretty website—it’s the soul of your business. But how do you make sure your visual identity truly reflects your purpose?In this episode I'm joined by Katie Mont, a brand designer who specializes in helping mission-driven business owners connect their purpose with their visual identity. Katie discusses her journey from aspiring artist to entrepreneur, battling fibromyalgia, and her experience in corporate social responsibility. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of aligning brand visuals with core values, providing practical advice...
2025-02-0753 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#56 - Make Money From Email: Mindset + 3-Part StrategyHow do you actually make money from your email list? Great question! Luckily, I have an answer. Converting followers into customers through email is actually one of the simplest marketing strategies that exists. You don't have to roll the dice and hope your post goes viral or spend a fortune on ads that may or may not reach your target audience! In fact, using email eliminates most of the risk and in this episode, I'm going to show you how to:Start with the end goal in mind: Making a sale...
2025-01-2725 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#55 - SEO & Pinterest for Service Providers with Lena ChristineHave you ever heard marketing coaches say things like “Imagine waking up to an inbox full of from your dream clients—all while you’re still sipping your mocha latte and petting your cat in your pajamas!”Sounds like a fantasy, right? Well, what if it’s not?Could the secret sauce to a high-traffic website that brings in new leads daily be as simple as few good key words plugged in behind the scenes? My guest today is professional photographer, and SEO specialist, Lena Christine. She's the owner of Lazy Girl Coaching...
2025-01-2443 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#54 - 3 Powerful Takeaways From Podfest That Can Change Your Business TodayHave you ever felt the tug of a dream or an idea you just know you’re meant to pursue—but life, time, or self-doubt keeps pulling you in another direction?Did you know that 20% of businesses fail within their first year, and nearly half don’t make it past year five?One big reason for that is inactionWhether it’s hesitating to take the next step, doubting your ideas, or simply getting stuck in overwhelm.But I'm not going to let you get stuck...
2025-01-2120 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#53 - Courage to Share: How Expressing Bold Ideas Can Unlock Big GrowthConsider this your sign to take action towards you growth this week. Have you ever hesitated to share an idea or project because you were afraid of what others might think?I know you have... because literally every single entrepreneur who ever lived has felt the fear and hesitated.But, business growth is about expanding our network, expanding our reach, expanding our capacity to receive and all of that happens through expressing and sharing your unique ideas with the world. So you cannot sit around quietly creating genius stuff i...
2025-01-1324 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#52 - Why Email Marketing Works & 5 Steps to Get Started TodayJoin the Live Webinar: How to Add 250 Subscribers in 30 Days:https://www.deborahcsmith.com/listgrowthThought email marketing was dead or an "old fashioned" marketing strategy in 2025? I'd like to convince you otherwise. With the rise of AI driven platforms and so many ways to "sell", you may think email is just an outdated way to connect that's only being used by us GenX ladies who've been at it forever - but au contraire my friend! In this episode I'm going to break down for you:Why email marketing is...
2025-01-0634 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#51 - Solstice Shadow Work for Bold Self-Expression2025 is going to be the year of the personal brand. In order to compete with AI, content creators, coaches, consultants and really anyone in the online marketing space will need to stand out from the deafening echo chamber of sameness by sharing their unique one-of-one personality traits. So as we're coming off the Winter solstice and the darkest time of the year, I am working on integrating some Shadow Work into my personal brand for the coming year. What is Shadow work? How can we harness the power of a "shadow self" as a m...
2024-12-2330 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#50 - Reclaim Your Voice Post-Abuse So You Can Thrive with Trish LynnAll relationships are energy. If you've ever found yourself in a toxic relationship - one where you felt like you had no control, you were constantly tip-toeing around the person to avoid conflict, or where you had to make yourself small to protect yourself, then you already know that it's exhausting.My guest on today's episode can offer some light at the end of the tunnel. Trish Lynne is a content strategist and brand messaging coach who empowers women post-abuse to reclaim their voice so they can thrive in their business and create a...
2024-12-2048 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#49 - Lead with Purpose In Your Messaging To Create Lifelong CustomersBeautiful Solopreneurs - It’s my birthday and we're leading with purpose!Yes, December 12 marks another cosmic trip around the sun, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing a powerful shift that can help transform your marketing and your business?Here’s the big idea: Stop talking about what you do and start talking about what you believe.When you lead with your purpose—your why—you don’t just attract customers; you attract believers. These are the people who resonate deeply with your message, your values, and your mission. A...
2024-12-1215 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#48 - 3 Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Get Into ActionHave you worked really hard on creating business offers but then felt too afraid to put them out there for fear that you'll be rejected and not sell? Do you ever feel like you’re not even qualified to do what you do, or that someone might call you out as a fraud? Have you held back from sharing your work because things aren't "perfect"? If any of that resonated with you then you’re not alone, and today we’re going to talk about what Imposter Syndrome is and cover 3 quick mindset shifts to...
2024-12-0918 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#47 - How to Add a Cash Injection to Your Free Event with a VIP Level Upgrade🥳 LIMITED-TIME BIRTHDAY SALE: Join Mindset to Market for $997!! (save $500 plus get $938 in bonus offers!) How would you like to boost your revenue while also helping the attendees of your free, list-building event achieve a bigger transformation? It's a no-brainer, as my dad would say. It's "Figure It Out Friday" and in this episode, we’re diving into a simple but game-changing strategy: adding a VIP upsell to your free event. Whether you’re hosting a free workshop, webinar, or challenge, offering a VIP level is an excellent way to create add...
2024-12-0641 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#46 - How to Stay Connected & Share Your Offers Over Thanksgiving WeekJoin us on December 2nd for the FREE Plan + Envision Workshop Do you feel uncomfortable talking about your business or sharing your offers over the Thanksgiving holiday week? Do you think only more established brands and companies are allowed to dominate the online shopping sprees and you just need to sit back and wait it out while everyone else makes a killing on cybersales? In general, Holidays can feel overwhelming for a small business owner, and this particular holiday season may be more challenging than ever for some of us...
2024-11-2520 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#45 - Show Your Magical Authentic Self in Brand Photos with AnneMarie StrehlA picture is worth a thousand words, but what about your personal brand photos? AnneMarie Strehl believes they are everything!On today's episode, I'm speaking with German artist and photographer, AnnMarie Strehl, who uses her "magically chaotic and creative mind" plus the medium of photography to help women express the true essence of their personality. As a brand strategist, AnneMarie helps her clients separate from the pack and become more easily discovered by showing their unique magical qualities in image. I was inspired by her art and how she works with her clients and g...
2024-11-2247 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#44 - How to Shift the Negative Self Talk & Focus on Positive AffirmationsHave you ever caught yourself saying negative things when you don't get a result that you want or when you feel frustrated? Things like, "I’m not good enough, I always mess things up," or "I’ll never be able to do this." If yes, then today we need to chat about the damage being done when you talk to yourself like this. Today's Mindset Monday ep is aboutthe importance of self-talk in shaping our mental health, confidence, and overall well-being.You'll learn:The physical effects of negative self talkThe reason...
2024-11-1813 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#43 - Mastering Business Growth: 10 Steps to Plan Successful Promotions without BurnoutUnlock the secrets to thriving as a solopreneur with strategies that promise growth without compromising your well-being.On today's episode, I pull back the curtain on my 17 years of experience as a holistic business coach, revealing a transformative 10-step process to plan your year with intention and joy.Ready for exponential growth in 2025? This episode is a masterclass in aligning your business ambitions with personal happiness, ensuring you stay motivated and far from burnout. Plus, there's a special invite to my free annual workshop, "Plan and Envision 2025," where you can draft a promotional calendar that...
2024-11-1535 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#42 - 9 Key Steps to Rebrand Your Show, Offer or BusinessRenaming your podcast, YouTube channel, signature offer or any important business asset can be a powerful move to realign with your brand’s true mission, audience, and niche. In this episode, we’ll explore why a name change might be the right choice for you, how to know when it’s time, and the 9 essential steps to take when rebranding. From choosing a name that stands out to updating your visuals and communicating the shift to your audience, this episode will help you reintroduce your brand with confidence.You'll learn:7 possible reasons to change your po...
2024-11-1229 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#41 - Show Up Confidently & Create, Even When Your Not Getting ValidationMindset Monday *Election Special* mini episodeI want you to show up confidently and continue to create, post your content, improve your messaging, and continue to sell - even when it feels like nobody's even seeing it.Who out there would like to be able to say that you’re unaffected by the social feedback on your social media content? Would you love to move forward with your messaging and sales every single day, regardless of other people’s opinions or how well a piece of content performs on your TikTok or instagram page...
2024-11-0411 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#40 - Setting Boundaries to Accelerate Business GrowthIt's Mindset Monday, and today's topic is: BOUNDARIES. You know those pesky lines draw in the sand where you say NO to things that don't feel good to you and learn to say YES to more clarity and space? Do you have healthy boundaries? If not, your business could suffer... Never fear because it's all a WIP and we're doing the work together on this podcast. Grab your journal for some good prompts and let's go. When we talk about boundaries, we’re not just talking about limiting time with fr...
2024-10-2836 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#39 - Create Your Signature Offer First, Then Build Your Offer SuiteGuess what? It's Figure It Out Friday. (new featured episode 🤘🏻) My goal is to drop a short episode each week that helps you get unstuck, figure out the steps to do something, or get into fast action on something inside your business, so you can avoid some of the common pitfalls and mistakes in online marketing. Today's topic: Creating your signature offer first, and why that should be figured out BEFORE you build out the rest of your Offer Stack. Specifically - I want to urge you to get clear on what yo...
2024-10-2521 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#38 - 5 Mindset Shifts to Attract Clients and Sell Out Your OffersIf you’re ready to embrace a growth mindset and you want to level up your online business with soul-aligned marketing strategies and smart automated tech, then I invite you to join my signature coaching program Mindset to Market. I am open to receiving new clients who want to accelerate the process of building and launching your offers through a supportive coaching container with proven strategies and I’d love to hear what you’re working on. It’s Mindset Monday. The focus of these mindset episodes is on how you can think d...
2024-10-2121 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#37 - 5 Steps To Monetize Your ContentWhether you're veteran digital entrepreneur with tall tales about the days of floppy disks and dial up modems...Or you're a fledgeling creator ready to leap into the sea of possibility and publish your first IG post.... There are just 5 steps you need to take to monetize your content. We all have to take these 5 steps and there's not really any way around it as far as I can see. Here's the good news: You can follow this process at any stage in your journey and create content that turns to...
2024-10-1526 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#36 - Coping Strategies for Caregivers Who Are EntrepreneursIf you are a caregiver, or know one, this episode is for you. Whether you are raising children, have a child with special needs, a spouse or partner who is healing from an injury or chronic illness, or support an elder parent who needs palliative care, you know already, this can be an incredibly grueling journey. But it’s also a journey of massive personal growth and self-discovery. In this episode, you'll learn:my personal story of balancing caregiving and entrepreneurship three lessons I've learned along the way that have helpe...
2024-10-0837 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#35 - How to Make a New Moon Vision BoardToday is Oct. 2nd and we're experiencing a new moon and a solar eclipse! In this episode I'm going to share my personal method for creating a New Moon Vision Board!Research shows that visualizing your goals increases motivation and improves your chances of achieving them. There’s a center in the brain called the RAS that helps focus attention. When you consistently see images related to your goals, the RAS prioritizes this information, making you more aware of opportunities and resources related to your aspirations.These images literally engage your subc...
2024-10-0228 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#34 - Long Term Strategy for Online Marketing (Sneak Peek)Once you've crafted an irresistible offer, you have a rough idea of what your offer stack is going to look like, and you've built a basic online marketing funnel, you're going to need an ongoing engine to attract new leads into your universe.This is your long term strategy.How will you consistently connect with new people and grow a list? What will you do to get your business seen and heard in your industry? Where do your ideal clients hang out the most and consume content?In today's e...
2024-09-2435 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#33 - Mindset Strategy for When A Client (or anyone) Ghosts You👻 Ok so you got ghosted. An occasional ghosting is actually a nice wake up call to help keep you humble - but here’s the important lesson:You can’t allow the Ghoster to become the reason that you don’t go right back out there and continue to serve your community and attract those people who are ready to step into your world and want to work with you. Online business is an energy exchange and there are lots of reason why this ghosting may have happened, but in today's episode I'm going to sha...
2024-09-1823 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#32 - Amplify Your Marketing with Storytelling (Sneak Peek)The most compelling thing you can share with your audience to help them take action is your story. The stories we tell connect us more deeply with our clients and customers and help them get to know us. This in turn builds trust and allows them to feel like it's safe to make a buying decision. In today's marketplace, it seems like there is a never-ending need to be creating new content, but if you spend the time to nail down your own personal conversion story and break that down into a handful of story...
2024-09-1324 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#31 - 3 Tools to Shift Energy & Expand to Receive More of What You Want In BusinessShift happens! The core of our business and life in general is just a large scale orchestration of energy exchanges. I had a very positive experience navigating a big expansion of energy in my immediate life this week and the process was somewhat magical. I want to share the story with you to provide some tips on how to prepare yourself for growth in your business and life. When we are stuck in a state of overwhelm, or caught in a state of fight/flight, our nervous system can't handle anything more, that literally creates the...
2024-09-1024 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#30 - The 5 Stages of a Marketing Funnel (Sneak Peek)Girls just wanna have FUNNELS!But seriously - an automated path for your ideal client to discover you, learn more about you, express interest and interact with you and then become a paying customer or client? Yes, please. In today's episode I'll take you on a short trip behind the scenes of Module 4 inside Mindset to Market, Your Holistic Online Business Blueprint for SoulPreneur Success!The purpose of a marketing 'funnel' is to automate the process of weeding out the millions of online users, sifting and sorting with the genius of...
2024-09-0626 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#29 - How to Cultivate Real Connections with Your Dream Clients (Sneak Peek)Your "Dream Client" is a whole lot more than just another potential sale. They are the kind of person who really gets you, loves what you do and would rave about you to a friend - but also, working with them brings YOU a sense of true fulfillment and joy. They're out there, and today we'll talk a little bit about what it means to cultivate an authentic relationship with your future clients. Module 3 of Mindset to Market is all about honing in on that ideal client relationship and getting to know your...
2024-09-0323 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#28 - How Your Brand Design Defines Your Business (Sneak Peek)A picture is worth a thousand words they say, and in today's episode I'll not only share why that is, but also offer a highly effective visualization tool that you can begin using today to bring more focus and clarity to your business goals. If you've got a brilliant idea for a product or service, but you aren't quite sure how to present it - never fear! I've created an entire module of lessons designated for brand identity, luxe design and clarifying that one signature offer that you're planning to sell. Take a pee...
2024-08-2725 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#27 - Money, Mindset & Morning Routines (Sneak Peek)What is rolling through your mind when you think about your business?Are you thinking negative thoughts in relation to your money? Does your body tense up and do you get a lump in your throat when it comes time to "sell" your product or service?Does the thought of selling altogether freak you out? Or are you feeling an energy of expansion?Are you confident to tell people about the product or service you've created and excited to invite them to the party? In today's episode, I'm sharing...
2024-08-2319 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#26 - The Power of Finding Your TribeAs solopreneurs, we’re often the CEO, the marketer, the content creator, and everything in between. While this independence is empowering, it can also be incredibly isolating. That’s why today, we’re talking about the importance of finding your tribe. "Finding your tribe" is an expression that means looking for other people who are on a similar journey as you, at a similar stage in their process, share similar interests or traits that you want to learn — those people who get you, who support you, and who inspire you to keep going even when the going gets toug...
2024-08-1421 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#25 - How to Manifest a Quantum Leap In Your BusinessHave you been doing all the right things for your business but still not seeing the results you want? Have you been working on your website, funnels and marketing copy, updating your links and getting pro photos taken, connecting with your potential clients and refining your offers, but still not hitting those consistent $5k, or $10 or $20k months that you’re aiming for?If you’re interested in manifesting a massive, rapid change in your business or other aspect of your life, then this episode is for you.We're talking about Quantum Leaps and h...
2024-08-0926 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#24 - How Soul-Aligned Business Offers Increase SalesImagine a time when you were doing an activity or having an experience that you really loved, something that lights you up and nourishes you - suddenly time flies, creativity flows, and challenges seem like manageable stepping stones. It's easy for you to rave about this experience to your friends and family because you felt connected, expressed, uplifted and perhaps just plain happy.This state of joy and ease is something we can aim to achieve in all of our business endeavors.Conversely, when we feel out of alignment with our integrity, under s...
2024-07-3128 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#23 - Should You Talk About Business at Times of Political Unrest?How are you supposed to show up on your Instagram feed talking about your upcoming design workshop or a discount on your latest offer when it feels like the entire world is focused on the current heated political narrative.We have to talk about this issue because it's not going away.For people in the online space using the free tools of the internet to promote their wellness practices, marketing offers and other small businesses, we have to talk about how to navigate this moment that we’re living through…I had...
2024-07-2324 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#22 - 3 Practical Strategies to Overcome the Fear of Being Seen OnlineHave you ever felt paralyzed by the thought of being seen in a certain situation in your life?Have you ever felt truly scared to show your face or go live on a video or even just be in the same room as certain people?Fear of being seen… Because your just not ready yetBecause things are not quite perfect and they need to beBecause what will you do if people don’t like what you say or do?What if they reject your idea?Have you ever felt truly afraid to show...
2024-07-1934 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#21 - How To Manage Multiple Passions w/ Sarika SakeDo you have more than one great idea for a business?Not sure if you should teach yoga or start a pet-grooming service? Maybe you want to write a book and you also want to sell tarot cards.... If you have more than one project on the burners and you're struggling to figure out the best way to organize them all, then let's shine some light on how you can manage more than one business, while keeping the tech simple.My guest this episode is a fabulous multi-passionate entrepreneur named Sarika...
2024-07-1245 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#20 - How to Stay Productive While Enjoying The HolidayLet's face it, Solopreneur, just because the rest of the world is on a holiday break doesn't mean that your work is done. Depending on what phase of business you're in, your productivity is probably directly linked to your income, so "taking a break" could actually be stressful. Today, as we head into the 4th of July week/end, we'll tackle a timely topic: how to stay productive while also enjoying a hoilday.Yes, it's important to relax and enjoy the festivities, but as entrepreneurs and professionals, we know our businesses never really ta...
2024-07-0318 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#19 - Overcoming Imposter SyndromeIf you've ever thought, "But why would anyone work with me when they could work with [fill in name of already wildly successful person in your niche]?"Or how about, "Will people take me seriously if I don't have a degree in this?"Or my favorite, "I can't talk about this on social media, I have no idea what I'm doing!"Any of those sound like you? If you answered yes, not only are you not alone, but you're in the company of just about every single entrepreneur, business o...
2024-06-2630 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#18 - Three Steps to Craft Your Rockstar OfferGet the PDF guide and training:The Rockstar Offer Guide Hey there Solopreneur! I see you there putting all of this time and energy into finding your way through the jungle of online marketing. You're showing up more on social media. You're telling people about your new business. You're building a website that you really love.... But there is one piece of the puzzle that could help allllll the other pieces snap right into place - that piece is knowing your Rockstar Offer.A "Rockstar Offer" is very much what it sounds...
2024-06-1815 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#17 - How A Soul-Aligned Business Can Liberate You 🔥When I set out to start this podcast, I made a vision board to capture the inspiration and essence of my mission. In today's episode, I'm sharing pieces of that mission and vision with you. I believe that our businesses should be designed to liberate us, not cage us or hold us back. If you are a big-hearted, purpose-driven creative, trying to design a life with more freedom by creating your own business, whether that freedom looks like more time, more money, more joy or however you define it, my mission is to help you do...
2024-06-1222 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#16 - Creating Ritual to Support Your Business*Summer Camp for Solopreneurs starts July 1st and registration is OPEN! Learn More & Register HereEntrepreneurship is truly a journey of self-discovery. There is no way to avoid confronting all of your stuff. Your vulnerability, your money beliefs, your relationships, your self-care practices or lack there of, your resilience… its all going to be put to the test when you step into the role of entrepreneur. And if you’re planning to stick with it for any amount of time, then you’re going to change. You are goi...
2024-06-0728 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#15 - 3 Practices to Help You Become ResilientTell me if you can relate… Have high-stress or extremely challenging situations in your life left you feeling completely off track? Ever feel like there is no way you could get out of bed and do the things on your business to-do list? If you can think of a time when you were down and out, and it seemed Impossible to show up and shine your light, and be the person your clients or need you to be, then give this episode a listen. In this episode I’m sharing some thoughts...
2024-05-3126 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#14 - DIY vs. DFY - Which is the better path for you?Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, understanding your options for how to get things done inside your business can make a world of difference in your journey.Today, we're discussing a hot topic for us solopreneurs…. which is better... DIY (Do It Yourself) or DFY (Done For You) strategies in business creation.DIY is all about rolling up your sleeves and doing the work yourself, from website design to marketing.DFY involves outsourcing tasks to professional service providers who handle everything for you, from design to execution.In th...
2024-05-2444 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#13 - How to Create Your Email Marketing Funnel*Summer Camp for Solopreneurs starts July 1st and registration is OPEN!Learn more and register here. Today we’re going to be looking at the anatomy of an email marketing funnel and why it’s one of the most powerful business assets for a solopreneur. If you haven’t started building your email list yet, then my hope is that by the end of today’s episode you have a better understanding of how and why to do that.I walk you step-by-step through the different stages of your cust...
2024-05-1646 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#12 - 4 Quick Cash Injection Strategies for SolopreneursYou’re running a business, or planning to, ORYou’re trying to figure out how you’re going to finance your new idea while building it out… OR You’ve been in business for a while but things are slow and you need ideas for how to bump up your monthly revenue...If any of the above resonated with you and you're in a situation where you need a quick increase in cash flow for your business, then I've got some ideas for you! In this episode I'm going to share four si...
2024-05-0324 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#11 - Nutrition & Business: How to Balance Primary & Secondary FoodsHave you ever been so intensely focused on a work project or trying to meet a deadline for your business that you completely forgot to eat? Maybe the first sign that you've been face deep in your screen for hours is a loud rumbling in your belly!Or, remember when you were a kid and you played outside for hours and hours on end and when your mom called you in for dinner you protested? Hunger and food were the very last thing on your mind, because capture the flag wasn't gonna finish playing itself! ...
2024-04-2528 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#10 - 🔥 Strategy: Create Consistent Weekly ContentYou want to build a small but powerful community of humans who know and love the work you do in this world? You want a business that won't fall to pieces when the whole world stops? You want to create an audience of raving fans who would love to work with or buy something from you!Then getting into action and creating weekly relevant content is a strategy that can truly support your business goals!In this episode, you will learn:the basic strategy of creating weekly content to attract yo...
2024-04-1834 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#9 - 4 Lessons The Solar Eclipse Can Teach Us About BusinessOn today's episode of Girl Makes Fire, we take a take a trip to the center of the Sun as the moon uses it's small but mighty and perfectly aligned energy to make a big impact on us mere mortals. There is so much we can learn from nature, in general, but when we have these brief but highly visible experiences, such as a total solar eclipse, it seems even more important to pause, and take in whatever we can learn from the experience. In this episode I'm sharing my 4 big takeaways from the path of...
2024-04-1028 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#8 - Tax Time! Organize Your Money for Ease and AbundanceThere’s a saying that goes “Money loves intention”Meaning, when you are aware of you money, and tracking the income and expense of it, and you get all your systems set up and ready to make money... it all flows with so much more ease. Conversely, if your accounting and money are all over the place- you won't be able to receive more.In today's episode, I'm touching base on some of the mindset blocks that cause us to avoid our bookkeeping and a very simple but highly effective system to track your mo...
2024-04-0529 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#7 - 3 Key Steps to Clarifying Your Unique Business OfferToday we’re going to focus on the topic of crafting your business offer. Specifically, I want to highlight the importance of clarifying some details of your unique offer - so you connect to the right people, and increase sales.It sounds so easy, right? Just connect to those right people… Ok why - so why are we talking about this? There are lots of vendors in the marketplace who also sell what you sell. Especially in the online space, there are myriads of coaches and experts and others out there with a sim...
2024-03-2835 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#6 - Money, Mindset & Pricing with Masha GoinsJoin Masha for the Level Up with High Ticket Group Coaching Challenge happening May 5 - 7th! You don't want to miss it. 🔥🔥🔥 Don't burn yourself on this episode!Have you ever dreaded having to sell your product or services?Have you spent hours deliberating over what to price your course, coaching program, or membership?Have you done alllll the things to lead up to the launch of an offer only to feel an overwhelming sense of imposter syndrome and fear around telling anyone you actually have something for sale?If you wer...
2024-03-2148 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#5 - Sparking CreativityWhat is the source of our creative ideas and how can creativity be a master tool in your entrepreneurial toolkit? In this episode we'll get into CREATIVITY and it's power to transform a situation by opening up new pathways of thought to arrive at innovative solutions. You'll learn 5 ways that your unique creativity supports your entrepreneurial journey, including:Being UniqueProblem Solving Authentic BrandingAdaptabilityEmotional Connection Creative thinking is not only allocated as a tool for musicians, painters, designers and other visual artists. We are all creative and we use that natural form of ex...
2024-03-1427 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#4 - Cultivating an Abundance MindsetIn episode 4, I'm sticking with my plan to introduce the broad themes that I'll be returning to over the course of this podcast. Today we take a deeper look at the role of your mindset as it pertains to how things operate in your business.You’ve likely seen and heard the word “mindset” a lot. It is a very buzzy word in the world of online marketing and entrepreneurship. But what does it actually mean? Your mindset shapes your perception of challenges and opportunities. When we adapt an...
2024-03-0125 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#3 - Pros & Cons of Being A Creative SolopreneurIf you’re new to the world of entrepreneurship, then hopefully this episode will help you think about your business model and clarify if you want to operate as a one-woman show.After 20 years begin self-employed, I finally realized - yup - I am a Solopreneur! 😂In today's episode I dig into: a more clear depiction of the Solopreneur lifestyle the reality of becoming your own boss and running a business on your owndaily skills and experiences that are necessary for success pros and cons of the Solopreneur lifestyleFor listeners who are already...
2024-02-2025 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#2 - 3 Tips to Take Imperfect Action for Business GrowthAs small business owners and solopreneurs, its so easy for us to get stuck in analysis paralysis. It's easy to look at our peers as competitors and feel like we’re not ready to share our work… That little voice inside our heads can be hypercritical and we get stuck feeling like we don’t like our images, or our voice doesn’t sound good or the quality of a video is not good enough. We fear the unknown outcome of our efforts and let too much time pass. In today's episode, Deborah explores the importance...
2024-02-1321 minMindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith#1 - What is a Holistic Business?What is holistic business? What does it mean to be a “holistic business coach?In the inaugural episode of Girl Makes Fire, your host Deborah C. Smith will share her take on this topic and how she came to be a holistic business coach. The word holistic means whole, so when applied the concept of income-generating business efforts, it can a mean a few different thing. My take - being holistic in the context of business is about creating intentionally and with respect to the fact that you’re a living breath...
2024-02-0516 min
More Than You See10. Freud who? How our childhood affects our mental health.THIS WEEK: Join me, Deborah Lee Smith, for a deep dive into our habits, our learned behaviors, and how they are a key component to our mental health. Heard of Freud? He gets an extra special shoutout in this episode all about our physiology! Every week join me, Deborah Lee Smith actor, filmmaker, mental health advocate for a conversation on mental health like you’ve never heard before. My platform, More Than You See is dedicated to exploring nontraditional mental health resources to help you build your own emotional wellness toolkit. I absolutely discuss therapy, the importance of...
2021-03-1516 minMore Than You See7. Get rid of toxic s**t in your lifeTHIS WEEK: Join me, Deborah Lee Smith, for a conversation about setting boundaries and getting rid of toxic relationships and situations in your life. Unsure what a toxic relationship looks like? I share some tips for how to identify that toxicity in your life. Also, guess what! I have a new---> ~NEWSLETTER SIGN UP~Every week join me, Deborah Lee Smith actor, filmmaker, mental health advocate for a conversation on mental health like you’ve never heard before. My platform, More Than You See is dedicated to exploring nontraditional mental health resources to help you bui...
2021-02-2210 minMore Than You See5. Hello Habits. It's me, Deborah.THIS WEEK: Join me this week for a conversation about habits. Why our brain creates them, what we can do to change them, and how our habits help and hinder our mental health. Also, I am introducing a new segment of the podcast in which I share your stories, questions, or suggestions around mental health and mental health resources. Want to contribute? Leave us a voice message on our anchor site HERE or DM us on social media! Background on the show: Every week join me, Deborah Lee Smith actor, filmmaker, mental health advocate for a conversation o...
2021-02-0816 minMore Than You See3. Our mental health and this current global crisis (the pandemic)THIS WEEK: Join me, Deborah Lee Smith, for a discussion about the pandemic and why it has seemed to be so much harder to handle in the last few weeks. I will also give you some suggestions about how to take back control by building a morning routine menu. Please note, this episode does have a trigger warning as I discuss suicide. If you or someone you know is suicidal, there is help out there for you. Please contact the National Suicide Hotline (which is also available internationally) at +1800-273-8255 or go to: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ for a 24...
2021-01-2514 minMore Than You See2. Why *feeling* your feelings is so important!THIS WEEK: Join me, Deborah Lee Smith, for a conversation about why *feeling* your feelings is SO important, especially with everything going on right now. I will also discuss a fun homework assignment to encourage you to celebrate yourself. It'll be fun, I promise!Every week join me, Deborah Lee Smith actor, filmmaker, mental health advocate for a conversation on mental health like you’ve never heard before. My platform, More Than You See is dedicated to exploring nontraditional mental health resources to help you build your own emotional wellness toolkit. I absolutely discuss therapy, the importance of...
2021-01-1809 minMore Than You See1. The story behind More Than You SeeTHIS WEEK: Join me, Deborah Lee Smith, for a conversation about why I started More Than You See, my own mental health struggles, and the importance of a holistic approach to your mental health.Every week join me, Deborah Lee Smith actor, filmmaker, mental health advocate for a conversation on mental health like you’ve never heard before. My platform, More Than You See is dedicated to exploring nontraditional mental health resources to help you build your own emotional wellness toolkit. I absolutely discuss therapy, the importance of medication, and highlight organizations around the world devoted to de...
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