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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Nov 17, 2022 • 26min
Coaching Call: Where should I focus my time and energy for results?
Today I am coaching Kirsty Allen who is a candle business coach who helps new and experienced candle makers transform and grow their business. Whilst coaching others, Kirsty is still mindful of growth within her own business and is seeking clarity around setting goals, moving towards her vision, and where to best spend her energy, time and money.In this episode we explore:- The value of drilling down on your marketing strategy and really capitalising on free marketing strategies to nurture your audience- How creating business structure and habits in the early days can help maintain focus, motivation, and consistency in the long term.- The importance of identifying the big picture vision to create smaller action items and long-term goals whilst promoting sustainability in your business - Why being comfortable with all that you 'are' doing is so important to overcoming the feeling of 'needing to do more' 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/stephtaylor.co
Nov 15, 2022 • 16min
Ask Steph: Should I scale my existing offers or create something brand new?
Today I'm answering a question from one of my long-standing students who is torn between scaling her current offers or creating new offers to service her existing community. In this episode I answer this question by detailing some of the pros and cons around this important decision as well as offering a couple of alternatives...- How scaling one product can minimise the risk and allow more time for focussing on the next thing.- The challenges that present themselves whilst scaling up.- Why creating a new offer and increasing the lifetime value of your existing customer is easier than trying to reach new people all the time.- The strategy behind expanding your offers backwards, creating the simple win whilst nurturing your audience to your next offerHave a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- Sign up for my live workshop - Offer Less, Sell More: https://stephtaylor.co/offers- Get a copy of my book, 99 Launch Lessons: https://stephtaylor.co/book- 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
Nov 13, 2022 • 16min
The big mistake I made when my business hit $1 million in annual revenue - and what you can learn from it
Learning from our mistakes should be a business owner’s mantra and today I am sharing with you the big mistakes I made at a crucial time in my business. Plus the 3 key learnings you can take from it.In today's episode I’m sharing:- Why fast growth has a tendency to highlight the missing pieces in your business's foundations.- How failing to have a series of offers for continued customer engagement is a missed revenue opportunity!- Why a lower volume, higher price point offer is not always the 'get rich quick' scheme and the benefits of delivering a high energy product to a lower volume audience at a higher yield.SHOW LINKS:- Sign up for my live workshop - Offer Less, Sell More: https://stephtaylor.co/offers- 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
Nov 10, 2022 • 27min
Coaching call: How can I create free content that doesn't give it all away?
Today I am coaching Lou Ellis who is a kitchen coach seeking to help busy women spark a passion for cooking! Lou is currently working towards her next launch and having difficulty identifying the sweet spot between creating and offering free content and delivering too much for free. Today we chat about the strategies to get comfortable with your content offerings.In this episode we chat about:- How to structure your free content to address the problem that your audience is facing whilst moving them closer to the solution.- Why creating 'trend bucking' content can be instrumental in attracting your ideal customer! - Key strategies behind what your free content should be communicating, ensuring it is at all times supporting your key message.- Identifying how simple content tweaks can shift your audience's perspective and create more clarity on your product benefits. 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/stephtaylor.co
Nov 8, 2022 • 14min
Ask Steph: I don't know what to launch next. Should I launch a higher ticket offer?
Today, I'm answering a question from a listener who has multiple offers within her business but is stuck on what to launch next and she is questioning if the next product should be positioned at a higher price point. In this episode, I am sharing my advice on solving this issue.- How to evaluate your business at a higher level to really understand what gaps exist and breaking down the reality of low ticket offers vs high ticket items.- What is the problem that you solve? Getting specific on the transformation your audience is seeking will be valuable in creating the next offer that your audience needs.- Why launching it before you create it is such a terrific strategy and the learning outcomes this will provide, bringing you closer to nailing your next ideal offer.Have 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
Nov 6, 2022 • 42min
Kate Erickson on intentionally building a business that creates freedom and staying focused to reach your goals
Kate Erickson is the heartbeat at Entrepreneurs On Fire, the host of Kate's Take, giving a behind-the-scenes look at running a 7-figure business, and co-host of Nicole & Kate Can Relate, a podcast about the power of conversations. Kate's goal is to help entrepreneurs achieve financial and lifestyle freedom. In today's episode, Kate and I chat about a variety of topics from goal setting and staying focused on your goals, to finding freedom in your business.In today's episode we chat about:- How Kate found her way from corporate America to a fulfilling life as a successful entrepreneur and the challenge of entering the world of the unknown.- What it takes to run a multi-million dollar business whilst simultaneously staying true to your core values, scaling within your means and satisfying the needs of your audience- Why drilling down on the offers in your business can be so powerful in staying focused and intentional in your day-to-day tasks.- How breaking down your goals into small bite-sized chunks and regulating your timeframes can lead to highly productive results.- The realisation that when we become intentional about setting up systems and consistency within our business it is possible to experience freedom from your business. You can find Kate at kate@eofire.com or https://www.instagram.com/katelerickson/ and you can learn more about Entrepreneurs On Fire at Entrepreneurs On Fire https://www.eofire.com. Plus, tune into her podcast Nicole & Kate Can Relate at https://www.canrelatepodcast.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/stephtaylor.co
Nov 3, 2022 • 26min
Coaching call: How can I market myself for my new online course?
Today I am coaching Sandra Hallnor who is a family photographer struggling to work out the best way to market her new product in readiness for her launch. How can she reach her ideal customer and what kind of content should she create that will be enticing but not overwhelming? How can she maintain consistency in content creation?In this episode we chat about:- How to break down the mountain of content ideas into simple bite-sized pieces that engage your audience where they are at and entice them to want more - Strategies for audience growth through multiple cross-promotion channels where the customer can be redirected to long-form content and further nurtured - Overcoming self-doubt mindset and removing the emotional attachment to your content- When overthinking can lead to under-delivering....remember, any content is better than no content and all content can be edited, repurposed or even deleted as your vision becomes clearer.SHOW LINKS:- Join my community: https://stephtaylor.co/community- 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
Nov 1, 2022 • 18min
4 ways to make more consistent sales
The revenue rollercoaster is an all too common challenge faced by most business owners at one time or another. Today I share with you 4 tips on how to overcome this problem beyond simply getting in front of more people!In today's episode we chat about:- Why focusing on reaching new audiences is not as productive as re-engaging with your existing customers. - How offering a suite of solutions that solve your audience's recurring problems can lead to revenue consistency.- Knowing when to seek out your new audience with your current, high-converting offers - The overwhelming revenue benefits of ongoing and consistent promotion through content that adds value and solves a problem!SHOW LINKS:- Join my community: https://stephtaylor.co/community- 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
Oct 30, 2022 • 18min
Ask Steph: What should I create and launch first? I'm so overwhelmed.
Overwhelmed to the point of inaction, today's listener is struggling to decide which of their many ideas she should be focusing on to develop their first launch. A common problem faced by business owners at all stages, today I'm sharing tips to overcome this issue:- How to choose your ONE path to success by finding the best person to follow and invest in, whose content aligns with your business's current position and vision- The 3 key factors to building and creating a sustainable business and avoiding the misstep of putting the cart before the horse.- How to release the clutter to focus on one single offer and really commit to the process of creating and selling this offer through to completion.Have a question you'd like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- Join my Community: https://stephtaylor.co/community- 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
Oct 27, 2022 • 25min
Coaching call: How do I overcome my fear of being a "brand" on social media and reach the right people?
Today I'm coaching Marissa Green who is developing a brand new business from scratch and is struggling with a common fear that presents for not only new business owners but those that have been running for quite some time. How can she overcome the fear of being a "brand" on social media to grow an audience and reach the people who need to hear her message? In this episode we chat about:- How social media can fit into the greater scheme of your business without you having to show up daily and share your entire life- Exploring alternative avenues for content distribution that engages your audience and helps with audience growth.- Strategies for choosing where to show up for your existing followers that aligns with your values, whilst nurturing these people into paying customers.- Leveraging a variety of marketing platforms to release multiple content streams that inspire further engagement...there is more than one way to grow an audience!SHOW LINKS:- Join my Community: https://stephtaylor.co/community- 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
