Imperfect Action
Steph Taylor
How do I grow my business faster? What's the secret to success? How can design a business that serves me, not the other way around?Your host, Steph Taylor, asked all of these questions right before she built a million-dollar online business from the ground up in just a few short years. But she made every mistake along the way. Now, Steph's sharing the strategies she wishes she'd known when she was dreaming up her business plan from her corporate cubicle. The advice she wishes she'd had when she was juggling painful clients, answering client calls at 3 am and wondering if she would ever find financial freedom with her business. If you ever feel like you're the only one who hasn't cracked the secret to success in your online business, this show is for you. If you have big dreams but feel like you're not getting anywhere, this show is for you. If you wish you could put your growth on 8x speed and skip straight to the good part, this show is for you. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, you can expect mindset advice, actionable marketing tips, and strategies to build a business that brings you more profit, more freedom and even more joy. Prepare to walk away from every episode feeling inspired to take action. Because the secret sauce is Imperfect Action.
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Jan 26, 2023 • 42min
Dealing with online trolls, prioritising holistic wealth and re-evaluating your business in 2023 with Angela Henderson
Angela Henderson is an international award-winning business coach, podcaster, and CEO of Angela Henderson Consulting. Her passion is helping women in business make more money through strategy and mastering their minds, so they have a business & life they love to show up to every day. In today's episode, we reflect on the challenges that Angela faced in 2022 and her plans and emerging trends for 2023.- What happened when Angela accidentally went viral in 2022—and how she faced the backlash that came from that- Living by the motto, "whatever you are not changing, you are choosing" and the impact this has had on her life and her business- The importance of holistic wealth over revenue wealth and how to begin prioritising this in 2023- How automating your business can offer freedom from your business- The surprising results that happened when she re-evaluated her business model- Her biggest takeaways from 2022 and how she's implementing these lessons going into 2023- How she runs her business effectively as someone with ADHDConnect with Angela at Angelathenderson.com.au or https://www.instagram.com/angelahendersonconsulting/.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...
Jan 24, 2023 • 19min
The future of marketing is here. Here's how AI will impact online business + how you can leverage it
With ever-growing advancements in technology, keeping up with the latest developments can be tricky and a little scary. In today's episode, I'm sharing a little about the latest advances in AI and sharing my predictions for how I think this will impact the online business world.In today's episode you'll uncover:- What GPT-3 is and how it could impact your online business.- The benefits (and downsides) of using this technology in your content creation.- How AI will shift the way you need to approach your content creation if you have any hope of standing out.- The most important factor in getting good outputs from AI.- What I'm testing at the moment and what I'm excited for in the future.Mentioned in this episode:https://soullesspodcastadvice.com/SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...
Jan 22, 2023 • 32min
Coaching call: How can I design my offer suite to create more freedom in my business?
Today I am coaching Nicki Sciberras, CEO of Miss Marketing, an agency that provides sales and leads support using Facebook ads, Google ads, and SEO. Nicki is facing a very common struggle of keeping one foot in the freelance world whilst developing and growing a suite of offers. In this episode we drill down on her business goals and identify a strategy to attract high-value clients whilst allowing her the freedom to work less and focus on other projects in her business.In this episode we chat about:- How deep diving into your current business direction and re-evaluating your goals can offer a new perspective- How creating boundaries and packaging up your offers can provide greater value to your clients and more structure in your business- The fine art of investing in time assets whilst still servicing time debts- Why wearing too many hats can be counterintuitive to your business goals and growth- The importance of making decisions based on the business you want in the future and not the business you have right now.Connect with Nicki at https://www.thedigitalexchange.co/SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...
Jan 19, 2023 • 11min
Ask Steph: How do you know when to start hiring or outsourcing?
Today I'm answering a question from a listener hoping to identify when is the best time to hire and/or outsource elements of her business. This is a common concern of small business owners that often presents a catch-22, generating enough income to hire versus hiring to free up your time to grow.In this episode I chat about:- Why biting the bullet early can be such a valuable decision for your business- The benefit of exploring the varied options available for online assistance- Understanding what's holding you back and evaluating the opportunity cost of doing it yourself- The process of identifying the capacity at which to hire- Focussing on your 'Zone of Genius'...just because you can doesn't mean you should (do it yourself)SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...
Jan 17, 2023 • 22min
My must-have apps and tools for running a successful online business
In today's high-tech world software tools for business are in abundance. One of the most common questions I am asked is what tools I use to run my online business. Today I am sharing with you a snippet of the tech setup we operate by and my thoughts on the essentials for any online business.In today's episode I'm sharing:- Why file, task and project management systems are an absolute must for efficiency and team development- The power of 'brain dumping' technology and the unexpected benefit of synthesising your thoughts to generate new concepts.- How client delivery apps can automate your communication and streamline your processes- What marketing and content tools you really need (and which ones are just shiny objects!)- The importance of solid time management tools to help organise your daySHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...
Jan 15, 2023 • 26min
Coaching call: What can I do to keep my audience engaged?
Today I'm coaching Jess Greene who is a business consultant as well as a bikini bodybuilder. Jess' vision is to work with clients to prioritise health and well-being whilst achieving their business goals. With two such different audiences, she is struggling to resonate with both and maintain an engaged audience in the lead-up to her launch.In this episode we chat about:- The power of letting go and intentionally focusing on engaging with your ideal audience- How leveraging through your current audience can promote growth- Why highlighting your unique story can give you kudos against your competitors and resonate with your ideal customer- Implementing strategies to convert warm leads and the benefit of creating a nurturing funnelSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...
Jan 12, 2023 • 11min
Ask Steph: How can I increase my price when there are more affordable options available?
Today I'm answering a question from a listener wanting to increase the price of her offer in a market saturated with more affordable options. She is worried about the perception of this price increase given the outcome promises are similar to her competitors even though her offer promotes a different learning method. In this episode, I am sharing my strategy to overcome this objection.- How highlighting the benefits of your approach versus the uniqueness of your offer is far more important- Why focusing on social proof that praises your method can establish confidence in your offer- The benefit of communicating value through increasing your price and reaching serious buyersHave a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...
Jan 10, 2023 • 17min
How I leverage this podcast to create more than 130 pieces of content each month
Content creation can be a challenging (and sometimes daunting) task for many business owners. Today I am sharing with you my tips for streamlining content creation which allows me to repurpose content across multiple platforms.In today's episode we chat about:- The value in identifying your preferred hero content medium- Why mapping out a skeleton monthly schedule is a terrific starting point- The strategy behind fleshing out content, with a focus on your yearly goals- How repurposing content across multiple mediums can save you so much timeSHOW LINKS:- Join my Community: https://stephtayor.co/community- Sign up to Launch Magic, join the waitlist: https://stephtaylor.co/magic- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...
Jan 8, 2023 • 23min
Coaching call: How do I get my audience to see the value in what I sell?
Today I am coaching Maddi Parsons, an accredited practicing dietician specialising in disordered eating and eating disorders. In the lead-up to the launch of her course, Maddi is struggling with creating the messaging that best communicates the value in her offers. Today we chat about some strategies to help her audience prioritise investing in her offers.In his episode we cover:- The importance of a nurturing process and how to make every piece of content move the person a step closer to conversion- Nailing your CTA's (calls to action) for maximum uptake- Why showing value in your offers through empathy and solution-based communication can be so powerful- How to structure your sales page to connect the dots and demonstrate why your audience should prioritise this nowSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...
Jan 5, 2023 • 12min
Ask Steph: How can I transition from 1:1 to a group program without risking client success?
Today I am answering a question from a listener who is wanting to scale her offer to six figures, however, her current 1:1 model is not sustainable at that level. She is hoping to move it towards a group program, but she's wondering how she can still get her clients the kind of results they've seen in the 1:1 format.In this episode I share- Why replicating 1:1 success in a group format can be tricky- How to ensure you're providing enough support in a group format- How a group format can create advantages that aren't available in the 1:1 format- Identifying perceived group format disadvantages and creating workarounds to overcome themHave a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co
