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Tracie Patterson
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Digital Business Your Way
Stop Proving and Start Leading: Your Work is Already Good Enough
Ever felt like your best work is locked away behind a wall of “shoulds” and disclaimers? That before you can launch, you have to prove every detail to perfection? Yeah, I’ve been there—and I’m here to tell you: that mindset is keeping you stuck.In this episode, I’m tearing down the proving mindset that sneaks in and steals your best ideas before they’re even out in the world. We’ll talk about why you’re not here to “prove” your offer—you’re here to lead with it, messy middle and all.I’ll share...
2025-06-10
14 min
Digital Business Your Way
The Secret to AI Systems That Let You Lead Your Business Easier
Ever feel like you’re stuck on the hamster wheel—juggling all the roles in your business but never quite getting to the visionary part? This episode is your permission slip to ditch that hustle and build your own AI Dream Team that actually works for you.I’m sitting down with Gemma Bonham-Carter—online course expert, AI strategist, and total systems genius—to talk about how she uses AI to support her mission, not just churn out tasks. We dig deep into why AI isn’t just for marketing or for building tools for others—it’s a resource tha...
2025-06-03
44 min
Digital Business Your Way
Timeline of Trust: How to Sell When They'll Buy
What if the reason people aren’t buying… isn’t your offer at all?We’ve been taught to optimize, refine, and fix every detail in our business—from pricing to positioning to platforms. But what if the “problem” isn’t what you’re doing… but when you’re doing it?In this episode, I’m breaking down the Timeline of Trust—a three-phase framework that shifts how you sell and why your best clients might still be in the “just browsing” phase (and that’s not a problem). If you’ve been spinning your wheels wonderin...
2025-05-27
15 min
Digital Business Your Way
Build the Business That Fits Who You Are Now
Build the Business That Fits Who You Are NowLet’s talk about what most “success stories” leave out: the messy middle where you realize the business you built doesn’t quite fit anymore.In this episode, I’m joined by marketing and sales coach Melissa Pruitt, and we’re talking about what it looks like to evolve your business in a way that actually honors your growth. This isn’t about scrapping everything and starting over. It’s about paying attention to what actually works, what doesn’t, and what’s asking to change.
2025-05-23
44 min
Digital Business Your Way
When the Offer You're Building Gets Personal
The Raw Edge of Creation – Building When It’s PersonalYou’re not frozen, but you’re not quite in motion either. You’re standing in that vulnerable space—where the thing you’re building isn’t just strategic anymore... it’s personal.In this solo episode, I’m dropping in to talk about what it really feels like to create something sacred in your business. Not just something functional, but something that reflects your thought process, your creativity, and your identity. (Like those AI tools I’ve been shaping in Your Launch Style™—IYKYK.)This one’s for you if...
2025-05-15
14 min
This Is What I'd Do If...
This Is What I’d Do If… My Launch Failed or Didn’t Meet My Expectations
Maybe you launched your course or program… and heard nothing but crickets.Maybe you had high hopes — and it just didn't go the way you imagined.Today, I'm sharing what I would do if my launch failed or didn’t meet my expectations — the real steps I'd take (after giving myself a minute to feel the feels) to figure out what went wrong, what actually matters, and how to move forward smarter and stronger.Because this is just one launch.It’s not the end — it’s the beginning of gathering the data you n...
2025-04-28
38 min
Digital Business Your Way
She Outgrew Her Offer + Created a YouTube System Built for CEO Energy
What if evolving your signature offer didn’t mean scrapping everything and starting over?And what if YouTube could become the most sustainable, aligned lead engine in your business—without turning into a full-time content creator?In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Mitchell of Wandermint Creative. We’re talking about what it really looks like to outgrow an offer, make changes with maturity, and shift from “this should work” to “this actually serves.” And then in the second half—we get into straight fire YouTube strategies no one else is sharing.This con...
2025-04-24
41 min
Digital Business Your Way
Gaslit by the Launch Plan? The Quiet Cost of Performing “Success”
Rethinking Launch Pressure, Personal Capacity, and Trusting Your OfferYou know that moment when you’re mid-launch and thinking, “Why does this feel like I’m holding a circus together with one paperclip and a prayer?”Yeah. That moment.This episode is a full-on behind-the-scenes pass into a Launch Without Limits coaching call, where I got real about what it actually takes to manage a launch when you don’t have a giant team, bottomless time, or magical fairy dust doing your marketing for you. (But wouldn’t that be nice?)Whether you...
2025-04-17
33 min
Digital Business Your Way
The truth about this launch… and it changed everything
What happens when the thing you’ve done a hundred times… suddenly stops working?When your plan makes perfect sense, but you can’t move forward with it?That’s what this final episode of the Launch Style Stories series is all about. I’m pulling back the curtain—not on someone else’s launch, but on mine. This is the one that took the longest. The one that broke things open. The one that recalibrated everything about how I coach, launch, and lead.Spoiler: It wasn’t burnout. It wasn’t strategy...
2025-04-03
26 min
Digital Business Your Way
Talking Strategy, Funnel Overwhelm, and Getting Offers Out Fast
Welcome in, everyone. Today I'm joined by the brilliant Lacey Cribb, a funnel builder, marketing tech expert, and business strategist who knows how to take the guesswork and stress out of launching. You might know her as the host of the Funnel Building Strategies for Online Business Owners podcast, but around here, she's also known as someone who's deeply grounded in helping people simplify and actually get their stuff out into the world.Lacey doesn’t just talk strategy—she builds systems that support you so you can actually follow through and launch what you've been dreaming abou...
2025-04-01
1h 02
Digital Business Your Way
Inside Paul Pruitt’s Launch Evolution and Why Your Style Matters More Than Ever
What if launching didn’t have to feel like an energy-draining performance?That’s exactly what Paul Pruitt and I got into in this conversation—one that spans industries, income levels, and entrepreneurial seasons. Paul’s launched a lot over the years (we’re talking real estate, photography, coaching, education), and what stood out most wasn’t just his success—it was his clarity around strategy, timing, and sustainability.Inside this episode, Paul shares what it actually looks like to evolve your launch and sales strategy over time—and why copying what worked for someo...
2025-03-28
57 min
Digital Business Your Way
AMA: Comfortable Sales Conversations + Smart Pricing for Global Clients
Ever feel like you're still nervous on sales calls—even years into your business? Or wonder if you should charge in USD or your local currency? You're not alone. And in this AMA-style episode, I’m answering both of those questions straight from the community.We’re talking about the very real, very normal awkwardness of selling (even when you're great at what you do), and pulling back the curtain on international pricing decisions for digital business owners in today’s fluctuating economy.So if you've ever sat in front of your laptop wondering why you stil...
2025-03-25
24 min
Digital Business Your Way
Frenchie's Real Talk on Ditching the “Perfect” Launch Plan
What if launching didn’t have to feel like an all-consuming, high-stakes gamble? In this episode, I sit down with business strategist and advisor Frenchie Ferenczi to talk about launching in a way that actually makes sense for your business—without the overwhelm, burnout, or rigid blueprints.Frenchie shares her first-ever launch story (spoiler: she made two sales and still considers it a success!), why she ignored the "perfect" step-by-step strategies, and how she found a launch style that worked for her energy, business stage, and goals. We also dive into the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when sell...
2025-03-20
41 min
Digital Business Your Way
From China to Mexico: How Quayjo Rebuilt His Business from the Ground Up
What if the business you’ve built isn’t the one you actually want?That’s exactly what happened to my guest, Kwadwo Sampany-Kessie, Strategic Facebook Ads Partner and host of The Art of Online Business podcast. His journey is anything but traditional—from teaching Mandarin in China to an unexpected "forever vacation" in Mexico that reshaped his entire career.In this episode, Kwadwo [QUĀY.jo] and I drop in on a raw and real conversation about what happens when business pivots aren’t just necessary, but non-negotiable. We’re talking about rebuilding from scratch, the...
2025-03-18
46 min
Digital Business Your Way
Unfiltered Interview: Rethinking How Launching Works for You
Unfiltered Interview: Rethinking How Launching Works for YouFor this special episode of Launch Style Stories, we’re flipping the script! Instead of me, Tracie, asking the questions, my friend and podcast guesting strategist Natalie Koussa takes over the mic to interview me.I’ve been guiding you through different launch stories, helping you see what works, what doesn’t, and how launching isn’t one-size-fits-all. But today? We’re getting into my launch journey—where it all started, what I’ve learned the hard way, and why I created Your Launch Style.We’re talking...
2025-03-13
48 min
Digital Business Your Way
More Clients or More Cash? The Truth About Revenue Growth
You Think You Need More Clients… But Do You?If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting more revenue but not wanting to scale your offer, this one’s for you.I see it all the time—business owners pouring all their energy into growing one offer, thinking that’s the only way to hit their revenue goals. But what if that tension you’re feeling isn’t actually about growth? What if it’s about misplacing your revenue needs?That’s exactly what came up in two coaching calls this week—two completely different...
2025-03-11
17 min
Digital Business Your Way
The One Shift That Made Launching Fun Again with Caryn Gillen
Launching is a wild ride, and no one knows that better than Caryn Gillen. With 15 years in the online space and a lifetime surrounded by family businesses, Caryn has experimented with just about every launch strategy out there. In this episode, she’s sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and the surprising realization that changed everything for her.From exhausting five-day challenges to rethinking live launches, Caryn opens up about how human design helped her discover a launch strategy that finally felt good. (Spoiler: It involved doing way LESS.) We also dive into the importance of aligni...
2025-03-06
33 min
Digital Business Your Way
Webinars That Work: Forget the Old Rules & Run Them Your Way
Forget the Old Rules - Make Webinars Work for You with Sue McLachlanAh, webinars. Love them, hate them, call them another name, they’ve been around forever—but are they still effective? Spoiler: Yes... if you do them right. And that’s exactly what we’re diving into today with Kajabi expert Sue McLachlan.Sue and I are breaking down the outdated, overhyped webinar formulas and showing you how to craft a webinar (or masterclass, workshop—pick your term) that actually fits your style, your audience, and your sales process. If you’ve ever felt like we...
2025-03-04
45 min
Digital Business Your Way
Natalie’s Laid-Back, Relationship-First Launch Style
Welcome to the first episode of Launch Style Stories, a limited series where we dive deep into the many ways you can launch—without the stress of copy-pasting someone else’s strategy. And today, we’re kicking it off with podcast guest expert Natalie Koussa to talk about how she has crafted a launch style that’s both laid-back and relationship-first.Natalie has built an entire business helping coaches and online experts become the first-choice name in their niche by landing guest spots on the podcasts their future clients already love. And in this episode, she’s breaking d...
2025-02-27
49 min
Digital Business Your Way
The Hidden Truth About What Makes You Stand Out
The Hidden Truth About Your Business BrillianceEver feel like you’re just another coach, course creator, or service provider lost in a sea of sameness? That nagging voice whispering, “What makes me different?”—yeah, it’s a lie.In this episode, we’re tackling the biggest myth keeping entrepreneurs stuck: the idea that you have to find your uniqueness. The reality? It’s already there—you’re just too close to see it.We dive into:✔️ Why overthinking your uniqueness is actually a form of avoidance✔️ How to recognize the brilliance y...
2025-02-25
17 min
Marketing #Unfiltered
Ep 167 | Finding your unique launch style with Tracie Patterson
Let’s talk about finding your launch style! In this episode I asked her things like:What is some cookie cutter advice when it comes to launching that drives you crazy?Is there something specific that’s working in 2025?Where do most people get stuck with launching?What are some SIGNS that shows someone their launch style isn’t working — so they can start unlocking a new way of doing things? Is it possible to launch WITHOUT webinars and challenges and all the things — especially for people who freeze...
2025-02-19
1h 09
Digital Business Your Way
2025 Is Here, and Old-School Strategies Already Failed. Now What?
Season 2 Is Here—And It’s Time to Burn the Rulebook on What Should Work in BusinessWelcome to Season 2 of Digital Business Your Way! 🎉If you’re here, you already know—online business is changing FAST. And if 2024 left you scratching your head wondering why your go-to strategies aren’t hitting like they used to, you’re not alone.This season, we’re doubling down on business that works for YOU—your style, your energy, your way. No more copy-and-paste tactics that feel misaligned. No more forcing strategies that don’t fit.And today? We’re...
2025-02-19
24 min
Content Creation Made Easy
Make your 'Work With Me' page work better
Ever wonder why your "Work with Me" page isn't getting any bites?Today we dive into this verrrryyy specific nugget on your website.Tracie Patterson, an experienced Sales & Offer coach, not only explains why most Work With Me pages don't work…She also offers a roadmap to turn yours into a client magnet.Trust me, Tracie's tips will save you a lotta frustration & help you crack the code to make your 'services page' irresistible.We...
2024-09-26
37 min
Seven Strong with Holly Hillyer
Demystifying Sales with Tracie Patterson: Creating a Business You Love
Welcome back to the Seven Strong Podcast! Today, we have an incredible guest, Tracie Patterson, the founder of Indie Coaching and host of the Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations podcast. Tracie is a sales and offer coach who takes the ick out of sales and is here to guide you through creating your own unique style in business.Listen in as we cover:The importance of focusing on solving your customers' problems rather than just selling to them.Tips for reframing sales from a self-centered activity to a customer-centered interaction.Strategies for ensuring your marketing and sales...
2024-09-10
35 min
Christian Historical Fiction Talk
Episode 191 - Our Guest's Favorite Christian Historical Novels
Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.What our some of our past guest's favorite Christian historical novels? That's what we're discussing this week. Several authors phoned in and shared with us what they love to read and some of the books that influenced their reading or writing. There is a wide variety of answers, and I found a few that I'm adding to my TBR. ...
2024-08-14
31 min
Digital Business Your Way
Behind the Scenes of a Coaching Business with Kelsey Murphy
In this engaging episode, Kelsey Murphy dives deep into her compelling evolution from corporate to a renowned 'coach's coach.' Sharing her insights and personal anecdotes, Kelsey explores how she discovered the world of coaching, the challenges she faced, and how she strategically structured her business to achieve work-life harmony. She offers invaluable advice on defining your niche, building supportive systems, and embracing continuous growth. Learn how Kelsey balances her professional aspirations with family life and why she emphasizes intuition and adaptability in creating a fulfilling career. Tune in for a conversation filled with inspiration, practical tips, and a...
2024-08-08
49 min
Digital Business Your Way
From Spinning Wheels to Solid Foundations: Balance Brand Cohesion with Evolution
In this episode, host Tracie Patterson welcomes Kristin Lawton from the District Brand Bar, an expert in marketing and branding strategies. The discussion centers around the importance of creating solid business foundations to achieve a cohesive brand identity while allowing for evolution and flexibility. Kristin shares actionable advice on defining voice, choosing visuals, and maintaining consistency to build trust and familiarity with your audience. They also explore strategies for brand cohesion across various platforms and methods for leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to define brand elements. The session aims to empower business owners, especially those transitioning from corporate roles...
2024-07-30
42 min
Digital Business Your Way
Breaking Boundaries: Emily Reagan on Empowering Entrepreneurs & Creating Impact
In this podcast episode, Tracie welcomes Emily Reagan to discuss the evolution of her online business focused on empowering virtual assistants through comprehensive courses and a supportive community. They delve into the nuances of transitioning from client work to focusing on mentorship and coaching, the importance of high-touch onboarding, and strategies for sustainable business growth. Key discussions include the challenges and benefits of membership models, the commitment to not just be a job board but a place of growth and connection, and the critical role proper team building plays in providing quality support to community members. Emily shares insights...
2024-07-16
53 min
Digital Business Your Way
Adapting to Buyer Behavior: Building a Resilient Offer Stack that Builds Client Loyalty & Growth
Adapting Your Online Business to Changing Buyer BehaviorIn this episode of 'Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversation™,' Tracie discusses how business owners can adapt to changing buyer behavior by diversifying their offer suite, implementing effective pricing and sales mechanisms, and retaining current customers with loyalty programs. She provides actionable strategies to create a sustainable and viable business. Tracie also highlights the importance of aligning your pricing, offer structures, and sales tactics with your business's unique needs and capacities, avoiding trends that may not serve your goals. She invites listeners to explore further resources like her course 'Audience to...
2024-07-09
14 min
Digital Business Your Way
Low-ticket part 2: Building Confidence & Trust
In today's episode of Cocktails, Coffee, & Conversations™, Tracie is joined by Sue McLachlan from the Unicorn Advisory to discuss the importance of low ticket offers in online business strategies. The conversation delves into the significance of gathering and using feedback, the role of trust in customer relationships, and how smaller priced offers can pave the way for larger investments. Sue shares her experiences with feedback and emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity and setting clear expectations in sales messaging. Tracie emphasizes the responsibility of the buyer and the seller when it comes to creating and marketing these offers....
2024-07-02
23 min
Digital Business Your Way
Buyer Behavior vs Business Success: When it feels like tension, what do you do?
Adapting to Changing Buyer Behaviors in a Sophisticated MarketIn this episode of Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations™, host Tracie Patterson explores strategies for business owners to understand and adapt to changing buyer behaviors amid heightened market sophistication. Tracie debunks the myth that 'no one is buying' and emphasizes the importance of details, differentiation, and loyalty in offers. She discusses how consumer behavior is a reflection of economic trends and encourages listeners to adjust their business tactics accordingly. Tracie also introduces her Speakeasy Sales Salon™ program, designed to provide personalized coaching and business strategies for sustainable success.00...
2024-06-25
12 min
Digital Business Your Way
Speaking of Success: Heather Sager on Voice, Family, & Growing a Business
Explore the transformative journey of entrepreneur Heather Sager as she discusses finding confidence in one's voice, simplifying business processes, embracing change amidst major life transitions, and the crucial role of community and adaptability in successful entrepreneurship. Learn valuable insights on setting new business goals, redefining success, and prioritizing personal well-being in business decisions.In this in-depth conversation, host Tracie Patterson and her guest, Heather Sager, discuss navigating the complex landscape of building a digital business that aligns with personal growth and lifestyle changes. They cover a range of topics including the initial challenges of starting out, the...
2024-06-18
46 min
Digital Business Your Way
AMA: Layering Excitement with Transparency and What to Do When You Don't Know Everything
Layering Excitement and Overcoming Expert Fears in BusinessIn this episode of 'Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations™' with Tracie, she answers listeners' questions about how to balance excitement with conscientious selling and how to handle fears of not having all the answers as a supposed expert. Tracie offers practical advice for capturing ideas without judgment, aligning them with audience needs, and reframing fears to contribute meaningfully to conversations. She also shares a free resource on creating effective 'Work With Me' pages and encourages business owners to embrace transparency and authenticity.00:00 Introduction to Cocktails, Coffee, and Co...
2024-06-11
19 min
Digital Business Your Way
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A Guide to Transparent & Effective Marketing
The Myth of One-Size-Fits-All Strategies in BusinessIn this episode, Tracie Patterson, host of Cocktails, Coffee, & Conversations™, is joined by Kristin Lawton of District Brand Bar, a seasoned marketing and branding expert. Kristin emphasizes the importance of transparency in sharing the unique factors that contribute to one's success, cautioning against the illusion of one-size-fits-all strategies in business growth. The discussion dives into the nuances of creating personalized marketing and branding approaches that suit individual business needs, emphasizing that what works for one person might not work for another. They also touch upon the responsibility of being honest ab...
2024-06-04
45 min
Digital Business Your Way
Metrics vs Value: Sustainable Success for Digital Entrepreneurs
In this episode of Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations™, Tracie delves into the crucial concept for entrepreneurs that one's value is not defined by metrics or numbers. Highlighting the unhealthy reliance on external validation, she explores three key areas essential for sustainable business sales. Through an engaging narrative, Tracie discusses the difference between intrinsic personal value and the mechanical value of business offerings, stressing the importance of internal validation. She encourages somatic practices for emotional grounding and dives deep into ensuring entrepreneurs feel the inherent worth and value of their work, audience, and themselves.00:00 Welcome to Cocktails, Coffee, an...
2024-05-28
19 min
Digital Business Your Way
Quiet Impact: Marketing Yourself on Your Terms
Embrace your expertise without the spotlight and create content and sales synergy. This episode captures an engaging conversation between the host, Tracie, and her guest, Jen, as they delve into the dynamics of marketing and content creation for individuals who prefer staying out of the spotlight. Jen shares her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a brand messaging and content strategist. They discuss the importance of knowing oneself, leveraging their expertise without needing to be the center of attention and methodologies for connecting authentically with audiences. The conversation highlights strategies like 'mirroring' to...
2024-05-14
49 min
Digital Business Your Way
Creating lasting fans & buyers with The How
In this episode, Tracie challenges the common marketing advice that discourages sharing the 'how' in sales messaging. She argues that by detailing how a product or service fits into a potential buyer's daily life, marketers can connect more deeply with their audience. Tracie emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the practical application of solutions, rather than just theorizing about their benefits. She uses the example of healthy living to illustrate how people struggle to translate general advice into actionable steps that fit into their busy lives. Tracie suggests that by showing customers how a product or service can realistically be...
2024-05-07
10 min
The Art of Online Business
Authentic Sales Strategies for Those Who Prefer to Stay Out of the Spotlight with Tracie Patterson
In this episode, Tracie Patterson is back to share insights on increasing sales for online business owners who prefer not to be in the spotlight. Cut your lead gen costs in HALF with my $37 mini-course–NOW only $17!Visit The Art of Online Business website for Facebook Ads help Tracie Patterson, an offer and sales coach, emphasizes the importance of aligning sales strategies with personal preferences and boundaries. By focusing on building trust and rapport through various mediums, such as video, audio, or live interactions, Tracie provides actionable steps for entrepreneurs to...
2024-05-01
26 min
Digital Business Your Way
Unlocking the Power of Low Ticket Offers Part 1 with guest coach Sue McLachlan
In this episode of Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations, host Tracie, a digital entrepreneur and business coach, engages with online business strategist and Kajabi expert, Sue McLachlan, from the Unicorn Advisory, to explore the strategic advantages of low ticket offers in the digital business landscape. They discuss the concept of low ticket offers, characterized by products priced under $100, and their potential to build customer trust, attract new clients, and serve as an entry point for further premium offerings. Tracie and Sue share insights on experimenting with pricing models, engaging in customer feedback, and using low ticket items as a marketing...
2024-04-30
38 min
The Art of Online Business
Before We Hit Record With Sales & Offer Coach, Tracie Patterson
In this episode of "Before We Hit Record," we are joined by Tracie Patterson and we get into a candid and insightful conversation about our backgrounds, experiences, and journey into entrepreneurship. Cut your lead gen costs in HALF with my $37 mini-course–NOW only $17!Visit The Art of Online Business website for Facebook Ads helpLearn more about HSP Tracie, offer & sales coach, shares her unconventional approach to sales, drawing from her corporate and consulting background, where she observed patterns and frustrations that led her to advocate for a more empath...
2024-04-29
31 min
The Gist
The Caucasian Perquisite
In Tracie McMillan's new book, The White Bonus: Five Families and the Cash Value of Racism in America, the author documents the lives and experiences of a handful of white Americans, including herself, and then attempts to quantify their racial benefit. Plus, Harvey Weinstein's NY State conviction is thrown out—a history and analysis of the Sandoval ruling.Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey WaraEmail us at thegist@mikepesca.comTo advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGistSubscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mi...
2024-04-26
44 min
Digital Business Your Way
Labeling vs. Describing in Sales: Unveiling the True Meaning of Words
In this 'Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations' podcast episode with Tracie, we reframe sales messaging for a positive impact where the focus is on the importance of properly understanding and utilizing sales terminology, particularly 'pain points' and 'objections', in messaging. Tracie describes the common misconception that makes sales language seem negative and suggests a shift from simply labeling to more descriptive, insightful communication. She emphasizes the significance of recognizing 'pain points' as the audience's current situation and 'objections' as their need for more information rather than outright rejections. The episode also introduces the concept of an 'offer' as a strategic...
2024-04-23
16 min
Digital Business Your Way
Beyond Conforming for Entrepreneurial Success with guest Belinda Weaver
In this episode, host Tracie Patterson chats with Belinda Weaver, a renowned copywriter and creative business growth coach. Belinda shares her transition from the corporate sector to embracing entrepreneurial freedom, highlighting her struggles with conventional success paths and the importance of giving oneself permission to experiment. She discusses her coaching approach, emphasizing skill development, system creation, and confidence building for writers. The conversation also explores the concept of 'personal branding' versus 'business identity,' the fear of letting go, and the balance between following a model and trusting oneself. They delve into the benefits of slow thinking, the use...
2024-04-16
47 min
Digital Business Your Way
AMA: The Lead Magnet Dilemma and Strategy
Maximizing Lead Magnet Effectiveness and Audience EngagementIn this episode of Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations, host Tracie discusses the importance of selecting and creating the right lead magnet for your audience to support your business effectively. She answers a listener's question about improving a lead magnet that isn't performing as expected. Tracie emphasizes the need to align lead magnets with one's brand and overall offer suite and the significance of understanding one's audience to achieve better conversion rates. She also touches on the role of traffic sources and their impact on conversion. The conversation includes insights on...
2024-04-09
22 min
Digital Business Your Way
Finding Balance and Purpose in Entrepreneurship with Jackie Ellis
In this episode of the 'Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations' podcast, host Tracie, a digital entrepreneur coach, engages in an insightful conversation with guest Jackie Ellis, a digital marketing strategist specializing in Facebook ads for female entrepreneurs. The discussion starts with Jackie sharing her entrepreneurial journey from overworking in a 9 to 5 to finding herself overcommitted in her own business, setting the stage for the episode's focus on finding what's important and making courageous changes. Jackie shares her transformation from working in high-stress environments, leading to a stress-induced heart attack, to carving out a profitable online business that aligns...
2024-04-03
33 min
Digital Business Your Way
Your Power as a Business Owner: From Pressure to Empowerment in Digital Entrepreneurship
In this episode of Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations, host Tracie, a business rebel and digital entrepreneur, explores the challenges and misconceptions around selling within the online business realm. Tracie discusses how the fear and negativity surrounding sales tactics can drive entrepreneurs to either extreme approaches or complete avoidance, potentially harming their business. Emphasizing the power of choice in how we present and conduct our business, she encourages listeners to take active steps in reshaping their sales approach to align with values that reject oppressive systems and embrace genuine, positive change. By observing, analyzing, and acting on our...
2024-04-03
18 min
Digital Business Your Way
The Art and Strategy of VIP Upsells in Online Business
In this episode of 'Cocktails, Coffee, and Conversations,' host Tracie, alongside guest Sue McLachlan from the Unicorn Advisory, delves into the concept of VIP upsells within the realm of digital products and online business strategies. They explore whether entrepreneurs need VIP options, the motivations behind offering such upsells, and how they can be more than just a higher price point. The discussion covers different scenarios where VIP offers can be beneficial, addressing them not as exclusive or premium for the sake of higher charges but as tailored solutions for specific client needs. They emphasize...
2024-04-03
43 min
Digital Business Your Way
Digital Business Your Way Trailer
Welcome to the CCC Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of digital entrepreneurship. In this podcast, host Tracie Patterson shares the real stories and insider secrets of digital entrepreneur life. After more than a decade in corporate and consulting, Tracie made the leap into the digital world to uncover the truth behind building a sustainable business. Join us weekly for cocktails, coffee, and conversations as we uncover the real building blocks of business and guide you through the world of online entrepreneurship. If you're an online business owner who craves the why behind business advice and wants...
2024-03-30
02 min
Christian Faith and Fiction
Episode 144: New Christian fiction books releasing in May 2023
Here are some Christian fiction books that are releasing in May 2023. If you know of any more, please do add them down the comments. Which of these books are you most likely to read? You can watch my video here: https://youtu.be/mVpbqf2O8HQ You can comment on my blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2023/04/27/christian-fiction-new-releases-may-2023/ Books Mentioned: Counter Attack by Patricia Bradley The Keys to Grammercy Park by Candace Sue Patterson In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer The Swindler’s Daughter by Stephania H. McGee In the Shadow of the River by...
2023-12-20
11 min
Horror Movies & Scary Stories
Within These Walls
A newly discovered video, mysterious disappearances, murdered children and a haunted school send six teens looking for answers only to find that the deadly secrets of this institution were better left alone.Lead Cast:Stevo Reid as GavinCarmen Patterson as HarperLindsay Zana as TeaganMike Morgan as Deputy Winslow and Jackson Gordon as BrodySupporting Cast:Simon Val as KyleAustin Titka as PaulPatrick McDermott as ScottAngelic Perrett as JeanieKayleigh Marie Jones as Melanie andBrandon Lee as Little Davey a...
2023-10-31
1h 55
The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite
#154 Marketing vs Sales
Marketing is NOT sales and marketing is NOT just promotion. In this episode, we’ll dive into the strategies behind marketing and sales so you can understand the difference and know how they should work together. This will make you a better digital marketer. I know this podcast will help you understand the value of your services, step up into marketing roles without needing a four-year degree, and manage conversion and sales expectations of your clients. Sponsored by The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School self-study program – Can’t wait until October to star...
2023-04-18
36 min
Well-Read
Well-Read Episode 115 - Romances for People Who Don’t Read Romance
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we have some ideas for romance novels, even if you’re not a romance reader. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: James Patterson books Elin Hilderbrand books Danielle Steel books Colleen Hoover books David Mitchell books Ann’s picks: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (buy from Bookshop) – Emily Henry books – Book Lovers by Emily Henry (buy from Bookshop) – ALA RUSA CODES The Reading List – the...
2023-02-04
58 min
The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite
#136 Discovery Calls for Virtual Assistants with Tracie Patterson
Does the thought of a discovery call make your palms sweat? Have you had a few and wish you had done better? Discovery calls are relationship builders. Projecting confidence is a learned skill anyone can master — without much effort — and even as an introvert or behind-the-scenes queen. In this episode, I’ve asked Tracie Patterson, a sales coach and offer specialist, to give us tips we can apply on our next discovery calls so we feel more in control and confident. Her specialty is selling yourself without being salesy. She'll teach us how to listen...
2022-11-29
41 min
The Global Dance Party
Volume36
Vol #36 Make It Last Forever Keith Sweat with Jacci McGhee Keep It Comin’ Now Little Louie Vega and Marc Anthony Most Precious Love Blaze Featuring Barbara Tucker Where You Are Rahsaan Patterson Love Song Featuring Future Rihanna Crazy Gnarls Barkley Discos Revenge Gusto When Love Calls Shay Jones Genius Of House Under The Sam Divine Funky Sensation Gwen McGrae Lovin You Minne Riperton Tender Kisses Tracie Spencer
2022-11-01
1h 00
I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West
Ep 28 Interview with Tracie Patterson on Changing the Culture of Sales in Your Business - Hint: It's Not About Us!
Hello...thanks for listening! This is another good one y'all and I'm not being biased! Tracie has a lot of mic drop moments in this podcast episode! She speaks about "changing the culture of sales" and how to write more "audience focused vs 'me' focused" copy which I can attest to doing myself! I don't do this intentionally; it just takes some practice for us newbies and Tracie help me hands on with my copy for being a 'Mindfulness Mentor for Highly Sensitive Introverts'! Tracie also talks about "labeling vs describing your services" a...
2022-07-27
38 min
The Human Design for Marketing podcast™, with Yvette Mayer
Grow your business with conversion copywriting, with Tracie Patterson, episode #58
In this episode you will meet the copywriting legend that is Tracie Patterson, of Indie Copy.Tracie and I met through.....of all things......one of my marketing funnels. Which I couldn't help but tell you all about in the introduction, as it's sooooo on topic!There's a lot of gold dropped in this one, so make sure you have a notepad at the ready. I particularly love Tracie's tips on how to be in the right energy to show up for content development.If you're looking to learn more about copywriting or...
2021-03-07
34 min
The Fearless Soul Podcast with Dijana Llugolli
Is Clubhouse worth your time - LIVE PANEL with Powerhouse speakers
Is Clubhouse worth your time? Is this just a ONE-night stand or will turn into the best marketing idea? While some people enjoy the privacy of BTS of this new social media platform, the trailblazers of the knowledge industry are creating value and making their mark on this new gem on the market. Tune in to see How these powerhouse business leaders are making the best out of the app. And most important - How will they use the power of persuasion to get me on the Clubhouse! Ya'll know I am not a FAN of this app at...
2021-02-23
1h 14
Worth Reading Wednesdays
EP 10: Shocker!
In the tenth episode, Tori and Nicole talk about some new books including inspirational young adult fiction picks as well as some new romance and mystery titles that will appear on library shelves soon. Plus, a new juvenile graphic novel, young adult science fiction, fun socks and a great place to grab some lunch! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: Quantum by Patricia Cornwell; The Scorpion's Tail by Preston & Child; NYPD Red 6 by James Patterson; Robert B. Parker's Someone to Watch Over Me by Ace Atkins;
2021-01-27
47 min