Tiny Marketing: Marketing and Sales Systems for Independent Consultants

Sarah Noel Block
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Jan 7, 2024 • 34min

56: Launching a new offer? Try a Visibility Tour | Expert Guest: Kelly Sinclair

Send us a text Head over to leadfeeder.com and sign up for a 14-day (no strings attached) free trial!Step into the spotlight and let our visibility virtuoso, Kelly Sinclair, transform your B2B service business into a tour de force brand. In this episode, we're dishing out a treasure trove for entrepreneurs itching to weave their expertise into a narrative that truly resonates with their target audience. We're breaking down the anatomy of a visibility tour, unveiling the secrets to generating pre-launch hype for your next big service or product. It's not just about being seen; it's about crafting an image as the indispensable mentor in your client's journey to success.Dive into the details of Kelly's personal visibility experiment that resulted in doubling her email list in just 60 days. Discover how you can replicate this feat with the perfect blend of list swaps, giveaways, and targeted outreach. Plus, she's laying bare the discomforts of media pitching while showcasing how innovations like ChatGPT can turn press release writing from a chore into a growth lever.Wrapping up this enlightening session, Kelly shares a firsthand account of a 60% spike in podcast downloads, all thanks to a savvy collaboration with local media. Learn the art of writing press releases that captivate editors and reporters, and explore the vast universe of public relations that extends far beyond traditional media. Ready to join a community of like-minded marketers? The Tiny Marketing Community awaits, delivering weekly nuggets of wisdom. And don't miss out on our podcast universe—rate, review, comment, and subscribe for a weekly rendezvous where we continue to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. Let's elevate your business together!Resources:My Booked Out Blueprint starts with a private 45-minute interview where I learn your business, your goals, and what’s actually holding you back. From that, I create a custom roadmap showing your best route to booked out—no fluff, just clarity. It’s $397, and if you move forward into Booked Out in Six, that $397 is fully credited. Book Yours Here. Are you tired of prospects ghosting you? With a Gateway Offer, that won't happen.Over the next Ten Days, we will launch and sell our Gateway Offers with the goal of reaching booked-out status!Join the challenge here. Join my events community for FREE monthly events.I offer free events each month to help you master your business's growth through marketing, sales, systems, and offer strategy. Join the community here!Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup
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Jan 1, 2024 • 21min

55: Annual Planning: How I plan my revenue and offers for 2024

Send us a text Head over to leadfeeder.com and sign up for a 14-day (no strings attached) free trial!Ever wonder what it takes to strategically plan your revenue and offers for the upcoming year? Join me, along with the insights of my stellar business coach, Pia Silva, as we unravel the financial targets that every entrepreneur needs to hit—not just to keep your head above water, but to swim in the sea of success. With a candid breakdown of expenses and the 'good,' 'better,' and 'best' scenarios that can help you prepare for any income fluctuations, we're talking real numbers and real strategies. Get ready to learn how to price your core offer using tools like Teamwork for effective time tracking, and how even a work-from-home mom can aim for that $100,000 goal by working just one day a week.As we toast to the close of another year, it's time to reflect on the financial journey ahead. This episode is not just about making ends meet, it's about creating a life that includes the extra niceties—from vacations to debt repayment—while smartly accounting for taxes (think adding a 33% cushion to your planning). So, whether you're tuning in for some year-end motivation or looking for a financial compass, I've got you covered. Plus, don't miss out on an invitation to my tiny marketing community where weekly video advice and an AMA channel await to give your pressing questions the spotlight. Here's to a prosperous New Year and to crafting a 2024 that's financially sound and ambition-bound!Resources:Show Notes Page @ sarahnoelblock.comNo BS AgencyJoin my free community :)Listen to episode 42 for more financial fitness with Chrisy BowieSupport the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup
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Dec 24, 2023 • 14min

54: Build Your Tiny Marketing Engine with my 1X4 Method

Send us a text Head over to leadfeeder.com and sign up for a 14-day (no strings attached) free trial! Eager to scale your B2B business but finding yourself handcuffed by a shoestring marketing team? Let's change that narrative! I'm Sarah Noel Block, and I'll guide you through my revolutionary one by four Tiny Marketing system that promises to ramp up your marketing firepower. Whether you're a one-person army or a dynamic duo, this episode is your ticket to targeting the right customer, selecting the best channel, crafting compelling content, and deploying a strategic outreach—all tailored to your business's unique needs.Hold onto your hats, because I'm not just throwing theories at you—I'm equipping you with practical insights to build a customer avatar from your most beloved clients and replicate that success. No more guesswork in your marketing endeavors! Learn how to leverage tools like ChatGBT to analyze sales call transcripts and gain unparalleled insights into your customers' goals and pain points. Transform your tiny marketing efforts into a formidable growth machine with me by your side in this game-changing episode of Tiny Marketing.Resources mentioned:Workshop: https://tinymarketing.myflodesk.com/lead-magnet Book a discovery call: https://sarahnoelblock.as.me/fit Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup
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Dec 10, 2023 • 27min

53: Generate Leads with Free Courses | Guest Co-host Chris Badgett

Send us a text Head over to leadfeeder.com and sign up for a 14-day (no strings attached) free trial! Want to grasp the power of community and understand the core essence of belonging? Brace yourselves as we embark on a riveting journey with our guest, a software company owner who previously managed a sled dog tour business, and now lives on an organic farm in Maine. This transformation story and the guest's unique perspective on leadership and course creation promises to enlighten you. Listen closely as they reveal the secret to generating leads through free courses and explain the importance of crafting adaptable content.Let's chat about social media’s pivotal role in marketing and the art of creating meaningful relationships online. You'll hear our effective strategies for time management on these platforms and engaging with our target audience through various online communities. We're joined by Chris Badgett, founder of Lifter LMS, who further elucidates the importance of a strong social media presence and shares his experience in hosting the LMS cast podcast. Tune in, as you stand to gain insightful knowledge on lead generation and online business strategies that could be a game-changer in your entrepreneurial journey.Visit the show page here.Guest Co-Host Chris Badget:Chris Badgett is the cofounder and CEO of LifterLMS, a learning management system for WordPress. He helps education entrepreneurs create, launch, and scale high value online training platforms. He believes in democratizing education in the digital classroom and contributing as much as possible to the WordPress community.Join his Facebook Group!Follow him on X.Plan your course with his free resource.Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup
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Nov 26, 2023 • 17min

52: Recap: Craft a Killer Lead Magnet Workshop

Send us a textHead over to leadfeeder.com and sign up for a 14-day (no strings attached) free trial!Are you ready to bid adieu to the embarrassment of having a small email list? We’ve got the antidote - Lead Magnets. Our episode promises to transform your mindset and methodology around growing your email list. It’s not a numbers game, but a quest for quality. We share our insights into identifying your ideal lead magnet that resonates with your audience. Learn about creating a customer avatar and choosing the right format for your lead magnet. Plus, we reveal how to leverage your existing content and trending topics to create compelling lead magnets. It's time for action! Join us in our monthly workshop where we’re opening up slots for you to learn the craft of creating lead magnets. Not only will you have access to a live session breaking down lead magnets, but you will also receive a workbook, a slide deck, and an exclusive offer for lead magnet creation. Remember, the key to a successful marketing strategy is understanding your audience. We share our expertise in conducting surveys and making connection calls with past clients, all aimed at better understanding your audience. Start your journey with us to turn your email list from a source of embarrassment to a tool of empowerment.Resources mentioned:Workshop: https://tinymarketing.myflodesk.com/lead-magnetWaitlist: https://tinymarketing.myflodesk.com/workshop-interest Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup
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Nov 12, 2023 • 37min

51: Maximizing Revenue by Bridging the Sales-Marketing Gap with Nathan Yeung

Send us a textImagine a world where your sales and marketing efforts aren't at odds, but instead, they're in perfect harmony, working together to significantly boost your revenue. That's the world Nathan Yeung, founder of Find Your Audience, lives in every day! In our enlightening chat, Nathan pulls back the curtain on this integrated approach, sharing strategies for blending sales and marketing into a conversion rate optimization (CRO) role and illuminating the potential challenges in achieving this harmony. Our conversation gets really interesting as we delve into the concept of scrubbing, a cunning technique well-known in the affiliate marketing realm. As a lifelong marketing enthusiast and a fractional CMO, Nathan's perspective on the customer's role in shaping an effective strategy is quite compelling. His belief in the power of user-generated content in marketing, and his insights on how marketing can act as a robust support to sales are sure to give you food for thought.But the nuggets of wisdom don't stop there. We also discuss the importance of sales enablement tools and how they can increase the success rate of your sales calls. Plus, we get into the nitty-gritty of crafting a work-back schedule and sequencing retargeting to create a captivating narrative. As we wrap up, we underscore the power of a well-crafted call to action and engagement opportunities. If increasing revenue through seamless integration of sales and marketing is on your agenda, this chat with Nathan Young is what your playlist needs!🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/entrepreneurship-meetup-group-northwest-illinois-suburbs/https://www.findyouraudience.online/https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeungnathan/Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup
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Oct 29, 2023 • 23min

50: Annual Marketing Planning, the Tiny way.

Send us a textReady to make your annual marketing plan not only manageable but also incredibly effective? Join me, Sarah Noel Block, as I take you through the fantastic journey of understanding the various stages of your customer experiences - from awareness to retention. Let’s tackle the emotions, questions, and pain points that your customers encounter and identify how to enhance their journey. Together, we’ll set achievable SMART goals and tie them to Key Performance Indicators to ensure your progress is trackable and your marketing plan effective.We’ll also examine the power of breaking down annual goals into quarterly strategies and tactics, creating a more digestible and less overwhelming approach to your marketing plan. You'll also get a sneak peek into my exclusive quarterly marketing plan template to further aid your planning process. Towards the end, I have an exciting offer lined up for you - a chance to work with me in a 2024 marketing planning session. Are you set to smash those revenue targets and make your marketing plan a resounding success? Then let’s get started!Quarterly marketing plan.Annual Planning SessionDiscount: PODCAST95Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup
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Oct 15, 2023 • 48min

49: Bite-sized Marketing for Busy Entrepreneurs | Collab with the Monday Morning Marketing Pod

Send us a textCan you believe that the key to effective marketing may lie in doing less, not more? That's the ground-breaking approach we unpack in our latest episode with the dynamic duo, Melanie Boylan and Esther Ocampo, from the Monday Morning Marketing Podcast. We dig into the art of identifying the social media platforms your target audience frequents and focusing your efforts there, rather than stretching yourself thin across all platforms. A crucial but overlooked tip we also discuss: secure your handles across all platforms to prevent impersonation, even if you're not active on them.The power of understanding your audience through focus groups is another potent topic broached. Melanie and Esther candidly share their first-hand experiences, including the transformational changes their businesses underwent due to feedback from focus groups. We also stress the importance of constant testing and evaluation of your marketing strategies, ensuring they continue serving your business effectively. We then shift gears to handle the beast that is scaling a business. It's a journey filled with the challenges of trust, team growth, and salary management. However, we offer tips from our personal experiences to help you navigate this path with less stress. In addition, we delve into the importance of boundary setting and the undeniable power of an online presence. Finally, we touch on the role of SWOT analysis in business growth and the significance of regular strategic planning. So buckle up and join us, as we share these nuggets of wisdom to help your business flourish.Resources:The Monday Morning MarketingMonday Morning MerchSTOMP Social Media TrainingIPA GroupSWOT AnalysisShow Notes PageSupport the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup
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Oct 1, 2023 • 20min

48: Streamlining Your Marketing with an Ideal Customer Avatar

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of the Tiny Marketing Podcast. Today's conversation focuses on the essential exercise of defining and understanding your Ideal Customer Avatar (ICA) in marketing. The episode starts by discussing the transformative journey from corporate to entrepreneurship. It highlights the growing pains involved in servicing any client for immediate income and the strategic pivot to identifying and catering to your ICA: the personification of the ideal client who truly and enthusiastically values what you offer.The episode further delves into the importance of crafting a robust Ideal Customer Avatar. The conversation steers clear from the old fictionalized avatar stereotypes, instead proposing a full-fledged demographic profile for real-life usability and effectiveness. It explains how a well-built ICA could lead to more streamlined marketing, clear messaging, an easier sales process, better problem perception, objection handling, and significantly, the ability to provide desired solutions.🔗 Resources mentioned:https://tinymarketing.me/workshopMy Booked Out Blueprint starts with a private 45-minute interview where I learn your business, your goals, and what’s actually holding you back. From that, I create a custom roadmap showing your best route to booked out—no fluff, just clarity. It’s $397, and if you move forward into Booked Out in Six, that $397 is fully credited. Book Yours Here. Join my events community for FREE monthly events.I offer free events each month to help you master your business's growth through marketing, sales, systems, and offer strategy. Join the community here!Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup
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Sep 18, 2023 • 28min

47: How to Sell Using Events with Erica Maurer

Send us a textOn Tiny Marketing, Sarah Noel Block and Erica Maurer explore one of the most potent yet underutilized marketing strategies: leveraging events to grow businesses. They highlight how businesses can use events as a significant platform for direct interaction with potential customers, showcasing their proficiency, and driving conversions.The duo further expounds on how events can serve as full sales funnels, replacing traditional and formal selling with a more relaxed and organic approach. Furthermore, the hosts elaborate on how evidence of past event success can serve as social proof, assuring potential customers of satisfying outcomes in their dealings.📝 Find show notes at: www.sarahnoelblock.com/tiny-marketing/ep47 🔗 Resources mentioned:Use code GARY to get 30% off the Event Planner ExpoEMRG MediaMy Booked Out Blueprint starts with a private 45-minute interview where I learn your business, your goals, and what’s actually holding you back. From that, I create a custom roadmap showing your best route to booked out—no fluff, just clarity. It’s $397, and if you move forward into Booked Out in Six, that $397 is fully credited. Book Yours Here. Are you tired of prospects ghosting you? With a Gateway Offer, that won't happen.Over the next Ten Days, we will launch and sell our Gateway Offers with the goal of reaching booked-out status!Join the challenge here. Join my events community for FREE monthly events.I offer free events each month to help you master your business's growth through marketing, sales, systems, and offer strategy. Join the community here!Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup

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