Establish Yourself®: Clear Brand Messaging, Offers, and Systems for Coaches and Consultants
Annie Franceschi | Brand + Business Strategist
Grow with clarity, confidence, and a bit of brand magic. Hosted by a former Disney storyteller, this show helps coaches, consultants, and service-based experts like you clarify your message, simplify your offers and systems, and enjoy your business more than ever.
Inspired by the bestselling book, "Establish Yourself" (2022) - this is your place to take your business to the next level, and have fun doing it.
Tune in to get clear on your brand message, create confident signature offers, and streamline your systems
This podcast helps answer questions like:
• How do I attract clients who will pay more for my services?
• What’s the best way to rebrand my business?
• How can I grow my business without burning out?
• How do I turn my services into premium offers clients can’t resist?
• What are the easiest ways to save time and work more efficiently?
• How do I stop playing small?
• What’s the secret to creating smarter, streamlined processes?
• How can I manage my time better when I feel overwhelmed?
• How can I create better processes to work smarter, not harder?
• How can I manage my time effectively despite being overwhelmed?
Hosted by Annie Franceschi—brand strategist of 12+ years, former Disney storyteller, and 3x bestselling author—this show delivers proven strategies to attract dream clients, package your expertise, sell services easily, and create freedom to live your biggest goals in your business and beyond.
With actionable business advice, inspiring success stories, and a sprinkle of Disney magic, each episode is your guide to building a profitable coaching or consulting practice that feels as good as it looks.
Whether you’re rebranding, pivoting, launching a new offer, or scaling to six figures and beyond, this is where clarity meets momentum.
Hit subscribe now, and let’s make your business the greatest—together.
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💡For resources to clarify your brand, visit: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/podcast
All podcast content is © Greatest Story Creative LLC
And provided per terms available at greateststorycreative.com/terms
Inspired by the bestselling book, "Establish Yourself" (2022) - this is your place to take your business to the next level, and have fun doing it.
Tune in to get clear on your brand message, create confident signature offers, and streamline your systems
This podcast helps answer questions like:
• How do I attract clients who will pay more for my services?
• What’s the best way to rebrand my business?
• How can I grow my business without burning out?
• How do I turn my services into premium offers clients can’t resist?
• What are the easiest ways to save time and work more efficiently?
• How do I stop playing small?
• What’s the secret to creating smarter, streamlined processes?
• How can I manage my time better when I feel overwhelmed?
• How can I create better processes to work smarter, not harder?
• How can I manage my time effectively despite being overwhelmed?
Hosted by Annie Franceschi—brand strategist of 12+ years, former Disney storyteller, and 3x bestselling author—this show delivers proven strategies to attract dream clients, package your expertise, sell services easily, and create freedom to live your biggest goals in your business and beyond.
With actionable business advice, inspiring success stories, and a sprinkle of Disney magic, each episode is your guide to building a profitable coaching or consulting practice that feels as good as it looks.
Whether you’re rebranding, pivoting, launching a new offer, or scaling to six figures and beyond, this is where clarity meets momentum.
Hit subscribe now, and let’s make your business the greatest—together.
_______
💡For resources to clarify your brand, visit: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/podcast
All podcast content is © Greatest Story Creative LLC
And provided per terms available at greateststorycreative.com/terms
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Mar 18, 2025 • 19min
13. How to Sell Without Sleaze: Authentic Sales Tips for Coaches & Consultants
Selling doesn’t have to feel sleazy! Discover how a mindset shift transformed the host’s approach from fear to confidence. Learn why reframing sales as service is key to connecting with clients. Get insights on creating honest fit assessments to build trust, and the importance of showing authority over familiarity in sales conversations. Simplifying offers and calls-to-action can make selling feel effortless. Tune in for actionable tips and a fresh perspective on selling that feels genuine and valuable!
Mar 11, 2025 • 11min
12. Signature Offers Made Simple: 3 Steps to Package Your Expertise & Raise Your Rates
Start packaging your services with confidence by setting a free consult with me: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/consult____Selling hourly sessions can keep you stuck, overworked, and underpaid. If you're still selling time instead of results, it's time to shift. Packaging your expertise into a signature offer is the key to scaling, raising your rates, and attracting high-value clients—but how do you create one?Years ago, I created my own straightforward, repeatable system called Package Your Process™ to simplify branding and selling signature offers as a coach or consultant, and in this episode, I'm sharing the first 3 steps of that 4-step approach.🎯 Listen now to discover:Why most coaching packages don’t sell—and what works insteadThe key to positioning yourself as the go-to expertA simple, repeatable framework to create and sell your Signature Offer with confidence🎧 Press play to start creating a Signature Offer that works for you! 📝 Resources Mentioned:Need help, clarity, and a system to follow? Check out how Package Your Process™ with the Expert can help! Set a free time to talk with me about packaging your expertise together: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/consult____Dive deeper by listening to these related past episodes:Episode #9 – Elevator Pitches That Win Clients → https://www.greateststorycreative.com/biz/ep9-how-to-write-an-elevator-pitch-for-your-businessEpisode #1 – How to Confidently Sell Without a Sales Page → https://www.greateststorycreative.com/biz/ep1-confident-selling
Mar 4, 2025 • 17min
11. Custom vs. Packages? Inside the Shift That Simplified My Services & Landed Dream Clients
If you’ve ever felt like custom work is the only way to land high-end clients, you’re not alone. I used to believe that too—until I realized that custom projects were keeping me stuck, overworked, and underpaid. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact shift that helped me simplify my services, attract better clients, improve client results, and dramatically increase my profitability.🎯 You’ll Discover:The hidden cost of custom work (and why it’s harder to scale than you think)Why high-paying clients actually prefer clear, structured offersHow packaging your services builds trust, efficiency, and profitabilityMy simple “Lego Brick” approach to creating offers that sell themselves📝 Resources Mentioned:🔥 Want a smart, repeatable way to package your expertise & attract great clients? Get early access to Package Your Process™ Accelerator now: packageyourprocess.com#PackagingYourServices #ScaleYourBusiness #ServiceBusinessGrowth #BrandStrategy #SmallBusinessTips #EntrepreneurLife #CoachingBusiness #WorkSmarterNotHarder #DreamClients #BusinessClarity #PackageYourProcess
Feb 25, 2025 • 13min
10. Forget Standing Out—Do This to Get More Referrals
Stressed about "standing out?" You’ve probably been told “You HAVE to stand out to get clients.” But what if I told you that's often wrong?The secret to being top of mind—and getting quality referrals often—isn’t about being creative or coming up with the perfect tagline. It’s about being crystal clear.In this episode, I share a counterintuitive, yet shockingly effective networking strategy—one that flips the script on what it actually takes to be the first person someone refers.🎯 You’ll Discover:Why stressing to stand out can actually make you forgettableThe Tomato Smoothie Problem (and how it can keep ideal clients from finding you!) The balloon experiment that reveals why referrals really happen How to introduce yourself so people remember—and recommend—you instantly🔄 Dive Deeper in Past Episodes:Episode 9: Elevator Pitches That Get Clients: Clarify Your Message With My Brand CHIPS™ Formula (For fine-tuning your intro) - https://www.greateststorycreative.com/biz/ep9-how-to-write-an-elevator-pitch-for-your-business 📝 Resources Mentioned:FREE WORKSHOP ⏰️ Elevator Pitch Hour (March 12th, 12-1pm EST via Zoom + 48-hr replay) – Annie's free live workshop to put Brand CHIPS™ into action and help you craft a referral-friendly elevator pitch in just 60 minutes! Save your seat now while they last > https://www.greateststorycreative.com/elevator-pitch-hour-workshop
Feb 18, 2025 • 13min
9. Elevator Pitches That Win Clients: Clarify Your Message With My Brand CHIPS™ Formula
Free Messaging Workshop! Join me for "Elevator Pitch Hour" on Wed, March 12 (Live on Zoom) ⏰️ RSVP here now: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/elevator-pitch-hour-workshop__Ever given your pitch, only to see blank stares? Or maybe you got applause—but no clients? If your messaging isn’t landing, it’s time for a game-changer.In this episode, I’m introducing you to Brand CHIPS™, my proven formula for crafting an elevator pitch that actually converts. No more confusing creativity—just clear, compelling messaging that brings in dream clients.🎯 You’ll Discover:The BIG mistake most coaches and consultants make in their elevator pitches (Zero judgment --I used to do it, too!)Why clarity beats creativity when introducing yourselfThe 5 essential elements of the Brand CHIPS™ formula (so your message finally sticks)How to use CHIPS™ to get more referrals and better clients📝 Resources Mentioned:⏰️ Don't miss my new, free workshop > Elevator Pitch Hour on Mar. 12 → https://www.greateststorycreative.com/elevator-pitch-hour-workshop🔹 Connect with me on LinkedIn – Mention your favorite Muppet! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniefranceschi/🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn your elevator pitch into real business opportunities!#BrandMessaging #ClientAttraction #ElevatorPitch #CoachingBusiness #ConsultingGrowth
Feb 11, 2025 • 16min
8. How to Know When It’s Time to Hire an Expert (and When You Don’t Need One)
Are you unknowingly holding your business back? If you hate your website, you won’t share it. If you’re stuck on how to talk about your business, you won’t talk about it. These behavior bottlenecks keep you from showing up and growing.In this episode, I break down how to spot the moments when your stuckness is costing you—and how to decide when it’s time to DIY or bring in an expert. Plus, I share the game-changing hires that helped me scale my business with confidence.🎯 You'll Discover:The sneaky ways "behavior bottlenecks" block your growthA simple question to pinpoint where you're stuckHow to confidently choose the right expert for your next moveWhy AI can make hiring the right experts even easier📝 Resources Mentioned:✨ Magic Strategy Day: Need clarity on your brand, offers, or systems- like your elevator pitch, signature service, or client experience? Let’s bust your biggest bottlenecks together! Book a free kickoff call: greateststorycreative.com/magic🎧 Listen now and start unlocking growth with the right support!#BusinessClarity #ScalingYourBusiness #HiringExperts #BrandMessaging #WorkWithConfidencePS: Small Biz for Kids: Check out my illustrated children's book on real-life entrepreneurship: smallbizforkids.com
Feb 4, 2025 • 16min
7. The Clever Way to Find Your Niche Without Rebranding
Niching down feels like a major commitment—but what if you could test a niche without overhauling your brand? That’s exactly what we’re talking about today! Discover how one simple shift can help you experiment, attract the right clients, and get paid to test and confirm new ideas—without the stress, money, and time of rebranding.🎯 You'll Discover:The real reason niching feels overwhelming (and how to fix it)A clever way to test a niche without changing your overall business identity How one client used this strategy to land high-value clients—fastThe #1 mistake service providers make when trying to niche (and what to do instead)📝 Resources Mentioned:Free Consultation re: Package Your Process™ with the Expert: Want help to create a niche offer that sells? Book a free call with Annie to get started → https://greateststorycreative.com/consult#niching #branding #businessgrowth #clarity #marketingstrategy
Jan 28, 2025 • 15min
6. Marketing Without Social Media: 3 Alternate Ways I Attract Premium Clients
Get a free chapter of my bestselling book ("Establish Yourself") right here > https://www.greateststorycreative.com/read--Does the thought of putting time into crafting social media posts make you want to run the other way? You’re not alone. Social media burnout is real, but it doesn’t have to be the only way to scale and grow your coaching or consulting business. In this episode, I share three tried-and-true, authentic marketing strategies from my bestselling book, Establish Yourself, that have helped me and my clients build six-figure practices without living online 24/7.🎯 You'll Discover:Why the "Tactic Tornado" leads to burnout and how to avoid itThe simple visibility strategy most service providers overlookHow focus on "baking a great cake" leads to repeat clients and referralsThe alternate marketing I do to generate $80K in revenue annually instead of wasting hours on writing the perfect LinkedIn postThese strategies are part of the Establish Yourself® Framework, which I detail in the book and share in this episode to help you elevate your brand, streamline your business, and grow sustainably without the chaos.📝 Next Steps Mentioned:Download your Free Chapter of Establish Yourself now: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/readCheck out the Establish Yourself® Action Club: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/actionclubConnect with Annie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniefranceschi/If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels with social media and discover practical, sustainable ways to attract dream clients, this episode is for you!
Jan 21, 2025 • 16min
5. 3 Surprising Truths Behind How Real Coaches Grow Without Burnout
What if hustle isn’t required to build a business you love? After 11 years in business—and learning from real-life, thriving coaches and consultants—I’ve discovered 3 simple, surprising truths about working less while earning more and increasing your business efficiency. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts and key decisions that can help you protect your time, set better boundaries, take action without burning out - and love your business so much more.Curious how successful coaches and consultants scale without stress? Let’s dive in!🎯 You’ll Discover:One of the most profitable changes you can make in your scheduleA powerful decision successful entrepreneurs say “no” toHow imperfect action can transform your business (and mindset)📝 Next Steps Mentioned:Get on the Early Access List for the Establish Yourself® Action Club: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/actionclubConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniefranceschi/
Jan 14, 2025 • 12min
4. My 5 Time-Saving Secrets to Build a Membership Without Overwhelm
Think building a membership means adding 80 hours a month to your workload? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing how I created passive income for my coaching practice with the Establish Yourself® Action Club—a highly profitable yet low-lift membership for coaches and consultants that brought in five figures with under 40 members last year.🎯 You’ll Discover:How to structure live group sessions to fit your lifestyleWhy ditching social media may actually boost member satisfactionThe role of systems, tools, and team support in scaling seamlesslyA unique marketing strategy that creates urgency without extra effort📝 Next Steps Mentioned:Learn more about the Establish Yourself® Action Club ( https://www.greateststorycreative.com/actionclub )Connect with Annie on LinkedIn + mention your favorite Muppet! ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniefranceschi/ )
