Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast

In this episode, Charelle and I share how Designing Your Life reframed career and lifestyle goals through design thinking, energy mapping, and creative experimentation. Learn how to map your values, draft multiple life options, and move forward with curiosity—not perfectionism. Whether you're running a business or reevaluating your path, there’s something here for you.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/307CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

Feeling overwhelmed by marketing? In this episode, I share 10 real and practical ways to make marketing easier—especially when you're short on time or energy. From foundations to AI tools and everything in between, let’s simplify your strategy and get results.LISTEN TO NEXT→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠303: Why I’m In a Funk (And How I’m Climbing Out of It)SHOW NOTES→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠306: 10 Easy Marketing Wins You Can Use Right NowWHEN YOU'RE READY🌼  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Making Good Happen🫶  Browse the ShopCONNECT📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram🧵 Threads💻 LinkedInSAY THANKS🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠🌿 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a rating on Spotify

In this Book Club episode, we're discussing The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest. We explore self-sabotage, emotional intelligence, and what it really takes to change. From micro shifts to future self visualization, this episode is full of insights to help you get out of your own way and create a more aligned life and business.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/302CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

GET YOUR FREE TICKET: https://makinggoodpodcast.com/summitThis episode is a little different—because I’m shining the spotlight on something I created just for you: the One Thing Summit! If you've ever stared at a blank screen trying to figure out what to post, or felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting marketing advice out there, this summit is for you.I brought together over 40 of the most generous, wise, and brilliant marketing experts and asked them each one question: What's one thing every small business owner should do to get better results from their marketing? Their answers? Pure gold—and you can access it all for free. In this episode, I’m breaking down what you can expect from the One Thing Summit and why this is a can’t-miss opportunity.

Feel like your content marketing is pure chaos? In this episode, I chat with systems strategist Colie James about how one tool can bring calm, clarity, and serious efficiency to your content workflow. We talk about organizing your ideas, repurposing smartly, and creating systems that give you your time back. This one’s a must-listen for any creative business owner who’s ready to end the chaos and simplify.Want to try the tool? Sign up for a free account here.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/304CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

In this solo episode, I share an unfiltered look at a tough season I’ve been in—a long-lasting funk that’s affected my work, energy, and mindset. I open up about what led to it, how I’m moving through it, and the habits and changes that are starting to help. If you’ve ever felt stuck, off, or burned out, this one’s for you.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/303CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

In this Book Club episode, Charelle Griffith and I dive into Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley—well, two versions of it! We talk about building demand, the power of signals, and what it takes to create offers people line up for. If you’re tired of chasing customers and want to flip the script, this episode is for you.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/302CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

Let's talk inclusive marketing! Kate Wolff, founder of Lupine Creative and co-founder of Do the WeRQ and LumiTerra, shares how she’s building impact-driven businesses through inclusive marketing, queer representation, and sustainability. We talk about what it really takes to lead multiple ventures and how small business owners can take action, even imperfectly.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/301CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

To celebrate episode 300, I’m joined by Andy Hunter, founder of Bookshop.org—a mission-driven alternative to Amazon that’s sent over $35M back to independent bookstores. We talk about building ethical businesses, grassroots marketing, and why even small choices matter. This conversation is inspiring, energizing, and full of practical wisdom for purpose-driven entrepreneurs.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/300CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

Perfectionism, burnout, and endless hustle—what if you could leave all of that behind and still build the business of your dreams? That’s what we’re exploring in this month’s Book Club episode. In this Book Club episode, we discuss Chill & Prosper by Denise Duffield-Thomas—an invitation to run your business with more ease, alignment, and flow. We explore mindset shifts, pricing, passive income, and what it looks like to protect your most valuable business asset: yourself.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/299CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts