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  • 6 Ways Being Introverted Is A Business Superpower
    Aug 8 2024

    You can Watch or Listen to this episode: https://the6ways.com/37

    Does being introverted make it harder to be an entrepreneur? How are you supposed to get new clients if you don't like talking to people (or just find it draining)? Erin Kienzle is a TV personality AND an introvert, and she and I are sharing 6 Ways Being Introverted Is A Business Superpower.

    Occasionally a helpful announcement for listeners gets added to the show so the timestamps below may be off by 30-60 seconds, but they should be pretty close.

    00:39 6 Ways Being Introverted Is A Business Superpower

    02:41 #1: Why Introverts Are Better Salespeople

    05:07 #2: Why Introverts Are Better Content Creators

    06:18 #3: Are Introverts More Motivated?

    07:58 #4: Introvert Networking Is More Efficient

    10:15 #5: Power Of “The Switch”

    12:00 #6: Why Introverts Can Earn More

    14:22 How is being an extrovert a business superpower?


    Some REALLY awesome tips were shared in this episode – please think about who you know that would benefit from these, and then make sure to share it with them. Because WE ALL DO BETTER WHEN WE ALL DO BETTER. 😁


    Connect with Erin Kienzle:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinkienzle/

    Become magnetic on video in just 6 weeks!https://www.erinoncamera.com/video-launchpad-info


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    6 Ways Entrepreneurs Got Over There Fear Of Being On Camera: https://the6ways.com/28

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    3. Hire Jerry Potter to speak or consult privately for your business
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    DISCLOSURE: We sometimes review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation (at no cost to you).

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    19 min
  • 6 Ways To Use Online Communities To Grow Your Business
    Jul 18 2024

    You can Watch or Listen to this episode: https://the6ways.com/36

    Information is widely available, and even more so in a world of increasingly AI generated content. So how can we still attract clients in 2024 and beyond? With community. People will always need connection and in this episode Stacey Simms and I are sharing 6 ways to use online communities to grow your business.


    Occasionally a helpful announcement for listeners gets added to the show so the timestamps below may be off by 30-60 seconds, but they should be pretty close.

    00:51 6 Ways To Use Online Communities To Grow Your Business

    05:17 #1: Community Around Podcasts

    09:28 #2: How To Promote Without Spamming

    13:29 #3: Combining Communities

    17:19 #4: Unlikely Fan Club

    20:47 #5: This One Makes Jerry Cringe

    25:03 #6: Free Up Your Time With This

    27:40 If we are building our own community, do you recommend doing it in a Facebook Group or on a different platform?


    Some REALLY awesome tips were shared in this episode – please think about who you know that would benefit from these, and then make sure to share it with them. Because WE ALL DO BETTER WHEN WE ALL DO BETTER. 😁


    Connect with Stacey Simms:

    https://diabetes-connections.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceysimms/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diabetesconnections


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    6 Ways To Keep Your Clients Paying Longer with Andrea Ames: https://the6ways.com/17

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    🧰 Need help picking gear, tools and resources to grow your business faster? Click here to see the stuff we use and love: https://fiveminutesocialmedia.com/toolkit

    Check out our new podcast, Done By Lunch Entrepreneurs:

    • Apple Podcasts
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    • Other Platforms

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    When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your business faster:

    1. Tired of sifting through out of date social media advice from Google?
    Subscribe to my YouTube channel for always up-to-date info. Click here to subscribe

    2. Want to grow on social media faster?
    Join thousands of entrepreneurs that get our Daily Social Media Tips for free

    3. Hire Jerry Potter to speak or consult privately for your business
    In person or virtual, Jerry is available for speaking, corporate training and one-day consultancy. Send a message

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    DISCLOSURE: We sometimes review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation (at no cost to you).

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    35 min
  • 6 Ways To Get More Sales With Better Copy
    Jul 4 2024

    You can Watch or Listen to this episode: https://the6ways.com/35


    Copywriting can be intimidating, time consuming and really frustrating when it doesn't work. After seeing Alex Cattoni teach her Wheel Of Persuasion at Social Media Marketing World, I knew so may entrepreneurs could be helped by hearing her simple approach to writing copy that converts - so that's what we're sharing in this episode.



    Occasionally a helpful announcement for listeners gets added to the show so the timestamps below may be off by 30-60 seconds, but they should be pretty close.


    00:48 The Wheel Of Persuasion For Copywriting

    02:53 #1: Talk About This, Not Your Product

    06:49 #2: How To Go Deeper

    08:57 #3: Easiest Place To Screw Up Your Copy

    13:02 #4: A Little “Me” Time

    16:03 #5: Lose Sales Without This

    17:24 #6: Now It’s Go Time!

    25:49 Do you think it's okay to use AI tools like ChatGPT as a starting point when writing sales copy?



    Some REALLY awesome tips were shared in this episode – please think about who you know that would benefit from these, and then make sure to share it with them. Because WE ALL DO BETTER WHEN WE ALL DO BETTER. 😁


    Connect with Alex Cattoni:


    https://copyposse.com/


    If you are a freelance copywriter, Alex has a new membership designed to help you grow your confidence, get more clients and learn all the skills and strategies you need to have your first $10,000 month:


    https://copyposse.com/spark


    You can go to copy posse. com forward slash spark S P A R K. Uh, but I also have programs and, and offerings for business owners as well that you can find on my website.


    Follow Alex on YouTube & Instagram:


    https://www.youtube.com/@AlexCattoni

    https://www.instagram.com/copyposse/


    If you enjoyed this episode you may also enjoy these:


    6 Ethical Ways To Get Your Audience To Buy Now: https://the6ways.com/32

    Check out our new podcast, Done By Lunch Entrepreneurs:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • YouTube
    • Other Platforms

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    When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your business faster:

    1. Tired of sifting through out of date social media advice from Google?
    Subscribe to my YouTube channel for always up-to-date info. Click here to subscribe

    2. Want to grow on social media faster?
    Join thousands of entrepreneurs that get our Daily Social Media Tips for free

    3. Hire Jerry Potter to speak or consult privately for your business
    In person or virtual, Jerry is available for speaking, corporate training and one-day consultancy. Send a message

    -----

    DISCLOSURE: We sometimes review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation (at no cost to you).

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    33 min
  • 6 Ways To Double Your Referrals (No Matter What Industry You're In)
    Jun 27 2024

    You can Watch or Listen to this episode: https://the6ways.com/34


    Want to know the fastest way to speed up the sales process? Get the people who already love you to refer their friends. These clients often come in ready to buy before even asking what you charge! In this episode John Jantsch (author of The Referral Engine) and I are sharing 6 ways to double your referrals (no matter what industry you're in).



    Occasionally a helpful announcement for listeners gets added to the show so the timestamps below may be off by 30-60 seconds, but they should be pretty close.


    00:44 6 Ways To Double Your Referrals (No Matter What Industry You're In)

    02:48 #1: The Key To Strong Incentivizing

    04:58 #2: A First Step You Can’t Skip

    07:07 #3: Grow Your Authority & Referrals

    10:20 #4: Wow Your Way To Referrals

    12:16 #5: One Client = Hundreds Of Referrals

    15:07 #6: Don’t Just Do This For Sales

    17:02 What is the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make in referral marketing?


    Some REALLY awesome tips were shared in this episode – please think about who you know that would benefit from these, and then make sure to share it with them. Because WE ALL DO BETTER WHEN WE ALL DO BETTER. 😁


    Connect with John Jantsch:


    https://twitter.com/ducttape

    https://www.instagram.com/ducttapemarketing/

    https://www.facebook.com/ducttapemarketing


    Get John’s Growth Tools for Business Owners & Marketers:


    https://ducttapemarketing.com/growth-tools-business-owners-and-fractional-cmos


    If you enjoyed this episode you may also enjoy these:


    Episode 33: 6 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Anticipation Marketing Like Hollywood Does: https://the6ways.com/33


    Episode 27: 6 Ways Local Businesses Can Get More Visibility On Social Media: https://the6ways.com/27


    🧰 Need help picking gear, tools and resources t

    Check out our new podcast, Done By Lunch Entrepreneurs:

    • Apple Podcasts
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    When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your business faster:

    1. Tired of sifting through out of date social media advice from Google?
    Subscribe to my YouTube channel for always up-to-date info. Click here to subscribe

    2. Want to grow on social media faster?
    Join thousands of entrepreneurs that get our Daily Social Media Tips for free

    3. Hire Jerry Potter to speak or consult privately for your business
    In person or virtual, Jerry is available for speaking, corporate training and one-day consultancy. Send a message

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    DISCLOSURE: We sometimes review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation (at no cost to you).

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    21 min
  • 6 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Anticipation Marketing Like Hollywood Does
    Jun 13 2024

    You can Watch or Listen to this episode: https://the6ways.com/33

    One of the biggest mistakes in marketing is not talking about our offers BEFORE they are on sale. Nobody does Anticipation Marketing better than the movie industry (except maybe Apple). In this episode expert copywriter Brenna McGowan and I are sharing 6 ways entrepreneurs can use anticipation marketing like Hollywood does, to sell more than ever before.

    Occasionally a helpful announcement for listeners gets added to the show so the timestamps below may be off by 30-60 seconds, but they should be pretty close.

    00:49 6 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Anticipation Marketing Like Hollywood Does

    02:35 #1: Best Time To Start

    05:04 #2: How To Keep It Fresh

    06:47 #3: Need To Study This

    09:45 #4: Movies Do This, You Can Too

    12:31 #5: How To Keep Them Hooked

    15:20 #6: Easy Interest Generation

    17:05 “I always try and promote ahead of time but I get so tired. How do you recommend staying motivated to do this week after week?”


    Some REALLY awesome tips were shared in this episode – please think about who you know that would benefit from these, and then make sure to share it with them. Because WE ALL DO BETTER WHEN WE ALL DO BETTER. 😁


    Connect with Brenna McGowan:

    Pre-Launch Plan Cheat Sheet: https://brennamcgowan.co/cheatsheet/

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/behindthelaunchwithbrennamcgowan

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brennamcgowanco


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    #32: 6 Ethical Ways To Get Your Audience To Buy Now: https://the6ways.com/32


    🧰 Need help picking gear, tools and resources to grow your business faster? Click here to see the stuff we use and love: https://fiveminutesocialmedia.com/toolkit

    Check out our new podcast, Done By Lunch Entrepreneurs:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • YouTube
    • Other Platforms

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    When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your business faster:

    1. Tired of sifting through out of date social media advice from Google?
    Subscribe to my YouTube channel for always up-to-date info. Click here to subscribe

    2. Want to grow on social media faster?
    Join thousands of entrepreneurs that get our Daily Social Media Tips for free

    3. Hire Jerry Potter to speak or consult privately for your business
    In person or virtual, Jerry is available for speaking, corporate training and one-day consultancy. Send a message

    -----

    DISCLOSURE: We sometimes review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation (at no cost to you).

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    23 min
  • 6 Ethical Ways To Get Your Audience To Buy Now
    May 30 2024

    You can Watch or Listen to this episode: https://the6ways.com/32


    We all want faster sales, but not at the cost of doing things we consider unethical. In this episode brilliant copywriter Monica Badiu and I are sharing 6 ways to get your audience to buy faster without using any sleazy tactics.


    Occasionally a helpful announcement for listeners gets added to the show so the timestamps below may be off by 30-60 seconds, but they should be pretty close.


    00:56 6 Ethical Ways To Get Your Audience To Buy Now

    03:57 #1: All About Empowerment

    07:27 #2: Do This With Their Goals

    09:43 #3: Eliminating The Nos

    14:30 #4: How To Get Personal

    17:10 #5: Qualifying & Disqualifying

    22:41 #6: How To Be Blunt

    26:06 How good can an AI tool like ChatGPT do at writing a sales email sequence?



    Some REALLY awesome tips were shared in this episode – please think about who you know that would benefit from these, and then make sure to share it with them. Because WE ALL DO BETTER WHEN WE ALL DO BETTER. 😁


    Connect with Monica Badiu:


    93 Email Subject Lines for Your Next Promotion: https://monicabadiu.com/freebie


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    6 Ways To Stay Ethical And Still Be Wildly Profitable: https://the6ways.com/10


    6 Ways To Improve The Next Thing You Launch: https://the6ways.com/13


    🧰 Need help picking gear, tools and resources to grow your business faster? Click here to see the stuff we use and love: https://fiveminutesocialmedia.com/toolkit



    Check out our new podcast, Done By Lunch Entrepreneurs:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • YouTube
    • Other Platforms

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    When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your business faster:

    1. Tired of sifting through out of date social media advice from Google?
    Subscribe to my YouTube channel for always up-to-date info. Click here to subscribe

    2. Want to grow on social media faster?
    Join thousands of entrepreneurs that get our Daily Social Media Tips for free

    3. Hire Jerry Potter to speak or consult privately for your business
    In person or virtual, Jerry is available for speaking, corporate training and one-day consultancy. Send a message

    -----

    DISCLOSURE: We sometimes review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation (at no cost to you).

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    33 min
  • 6 Ways Video Podcasts Are the Best Marketing Content for Entrepreneurs
    May 16 2024

    You can Watch or Listen to this episode: https://the6ways.com/31

    Video Podcasts have been around for 20 years, but thanks to changes in tech and consumer behavior they have only recently become an incredible marketing asset for entrepreneurs. A video podcast can become your entire content funnel, grow your audience & authority and generate leads, all while taking the host less than an hour per week. In this episode online video strategist Ben Amos and I are sharing 6 ways video podcasts are the best marketing content for entrepreneurs.


    Occasionally a helpful announcement for listeners gets added to the show so the timestamps below may be off by 30-60 seconds, but they should be pretty close.


    00:49 6 Ways Video Podcasts Are the Best Marketing Content for Entrepreneurs

    04:47 #1: Audio Won’t Do This As Fast

    06:54 #2: Don’t Miss Half Your Audience

    08:54 #3: Why Video Takes Less Time Than Audio

    12:20 #4: Another Goal Checked Off

    14:57 #5: Why Anyone Can Do This

    19:33 #6: Every Business Needs This

    23:02 I'm not very tech savvy, so how much time should I expect to invest in editing a video podcast?


    Some REALLY awesome tips were shared in this episode – please think about who you know that would benefit from these, and then make sure to share it with them. Because WE ALL DO BETTER WHEN WE ALL DO BETTER. 😁


    Connect with Ben Amos:

    https://engagevideomarketing.com/

    https://engagevideomarketing.com/podcast

    https://innovatemedia.com.au/


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    Episode 5: 6 Ways To Make Videos Faster Using AI: https://the6ways.com/5

    Episode 9: 6 Ways Anyone Can Increase Their Camera Confidence: https://the6ways.com/9


    🧰 Need help picking gear, tools and resources to grow your business faster? Click here to see the stuff we use and love: https://fiveminutesocialmedia.com/toolkit

    Check out our new podcast, Done By Lunch Entrepreneurs:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • YouTube
    • Other Platforms

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    When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your business faster:

    1. Tired of sifting through out of date social media advice from Google?
    Subscribe to my YouTube channel for always up-to-date info. Click here to subscribe

    2. Want to grow on social media faster?
    Join thousands of entrepreneurs that get our Daily Social Media Tips for free

    3. Hire Jerry Potter to speak or consult privately for your business
    In person or virtual, Jerry is available for speaking, corporate training and one-day consultancy. Send a message

    -----

    DISCLOSURE: We sometimes review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation (at no cost to you).

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    29 min
  • 6 Ways Entrepreneurs Resting Can Increase Their Success w/Alyson Caffrey
    May 2 2024

    You can Watch or Listen to this episode: https://the6ways.com/30

    "Rise and grind" has become a popular phrase in entrepreneur culture, implying that in order to have our own businesses we have to start working the moment our eyes open and it has to be HARD. But my guest in this episode Alyson Caffrey disagrees (as do I). Listen to hear 6 ways taking rest can make you MORE successful.


    Occasionally a helpful announcement for listeners gets added to the show so the timestamps below may be off by 30-60 seconds, but they should be pretty close.

    00:42 6 Ways Entrepreneurs Resting Can Increase Their Success

    05:01 #1: Important Schedule Shift

    06:47 #2: Task Dividing Hack

    09:29 #3: Amazing Test Run

    14:21 #4: Time Zone Trick

    15:21 #5: Going Deep

    18:00 #6: Every Entrepreneur Needs This

    21:36 I'm a parent and I'd be curious to know if you have any tips for getting more rest as a parent and an entrepreneur?


    Some REALLY awesome tips were shared in this episode – please think about who you know that would benefit from these, and then make sure to share it with them. Because WE ALL DO BETTER WHEN WE ALL DO BETTER. 😁


    Entrepreneurs deserve Maternity Leave too. Get Alyson' Caffrey's free planning guide:
    https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/guide


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    🧰 Need help picking gear, tools and resources to grow your business faster? Click here to see the stuff we use and love: https://fiveminutesocialmedia.com/toolkit

    Check out our new podcast, Done By Lunch Entrepreneurs:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • YouTube
    • Other Platforms

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    When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your business faster:

    1. Tired of sifting through out of date social media advice from Google?
    Subscribe to my YouTube channel for always up-to-date info. Click here to subscribe

    2. Want to grow on social media faster?
    Join thousands of entrepreneurs that get our Daily Social Media Tips for free

    3. Hire Jerry Potter to speak or consult privately for your business
    In person or virtual, Jerry is available for speaking, corporate training and one-day consultancy. Send a message

    -----

    DISCLOSURE: We sometimes review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation (at no cost to you).

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    30 min