The Mindful Marketing Podcast (Formerly Known As The Savvy Social Podcast)

Online marketing, email marketing, social media marketing—it can all be awkward and uncomfortable, especially if you're a new entrepreneur or business owner! Rachael Kay Albers from Awkward Marketing joins me today to share where the best content comes from, what tools you need for your online business, how to repurpose and share your episodes on social media, and the value of getting your audience involved in your process! In this podcast episode, we share: Rachael's background and where she gets her comedic content What inspired Rachael's first Facebook Live video The most common patterns Rachael sees in marketing Rachael's process for scripting characters for her episodes How Rachael leverages her audience when creating content Tips for resharing different segments of previously used video content on social media How Rachael streamlines the work involved in creating each show The wins Rachael has experienced from creating amazing content What online tools Rachael recommends for those just starting their own show How frustration influences Rachael's content and lead magnet Memorable Quotes: The more you dive into the world of online marketing, the more it's impossible not to make fun of it. The best content always comes from the patterns I see. You need to be spending a significant chunk of your time on a regular basis creating dynamic content—and it's worth it. It's not just that people are consuming the content. It's that they're implementing it in their businesses and it's giving them a-ha moments. If you want to get people talking about your brand, creating epic, unforgettable content is one way to do it. Meet Rachael Kay Albers: Rachael Kay Albers is the creative director of RKA ink, a creative studio based outside Chicago, Rachael has helped hundreds of thought leaders and visionary entrepreneurs all over the world stand out online without selling their soul or playing the manipulation game. When not crafting epic, unforgettable brands for her clients, Rachael hosts Awkward Marketing, a business comedy show blending fun-sized small business advice with storytelling and sketch comedy. Think of her as the one-woman SNL of biz TV. Connect with Rachael: https://awkwardmarketing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rachaelkayalbers/ https://www.facebook.com/rachaelkayalbers/ http://twitter.com/rkaink/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkaink/ http://www.youtube.com/rkaink/ Links Mentioned: Don't Hire A Web Designer Let's Do Launch Rev Basecamp This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

Chances are if you feel the need to delete your social media apps, it's because you feel overwhelmed by it or think you're spending too much time on it. The good news is you're not alone! Research shows habitual social media use is common so I'm sharing 4 easy steps to help you reclaim your control over social media! In this podcast episode, I share: Step 1: Figure out your relationship with social media. Step 2: Turn off your notifications instead of deleting your apps. Step 3: Get in the habit of checking social media on your terms. Step 4: Do more of what you like on social media. Memorable Quotes: "If you can't define what you're getting from social media then it's going to be really hard to manage it." "Turning off notifications drastically changed my relationship with social media because now I'm back in control of how I navigate the apps." "Check social media once or twice a day, for business, during business hours—that's it. You're allowed to be closed." "There's an expectation that we're always on and that we're always available, and that's NOT true." "I get to enjoy the things that I like, when I like, and then when I'm working, I'm working." Links Mentioned: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/in-excess/201805/addicted-social-media http://www.onlinedrea.com/free This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

Before anyone will actually buy your services, donate to your cause, or subscribe to your show or newsletter, they need to know, like, and trust you. Developing this kind of connection requires a strong brand voice and a clear understanding of your audience. Helen Tremethick talks with me about how to find your brand voice, using your brand voice on social media, inspiration for creating content your audience wants, and so much more! In this podcast episode, we share: What attracted Helen to a career in copywriting and communication How Helen helps her clients identify their brand voice Why business owners and entrepreneurs struggle to find a path for their brand Why Helen's methodology is called "Captivate" The importance of understanding who you are and who your people are Suggestions for building a "know, like, trust" appeal with your audience How creating a brand voice evolves during the rebranding process The benefit of a strategic plan for content and using a brand voice road map Why it's valuable to know what your audience wants and what will resonate with them Tips for those who need writing inspiration and the power of free writing Details about Helen's Copy Courage Program Memorable Quotes: "We teach what we need to learn." "In order to create a solid brand voice, you need to know who you're talking to, not just what you stand for." "Get to know your people, know what you want to say to them." "What are they feeling right now? What are the problems that you'll solve and what does that feel like to them?" "You need to have a plan as to what you're going to share and how that supports how you're trying to serve." "When you have a brand that wants to elevate other people, it's helpful to share what elevates you." About Helen Tremethick Helen Tremethick is a brand voice strategist and copy coach whose values-driven approach to communications helps scaling entrepreneurs and small businesses move their businesses into the next sphere with just the right amount of love and badassery. Helen is the CEO of The Communications Distillery, a boutique branding studio located in an old farmhouse in the middle of the Ontario countryside. Connect with Helen: https://instagram.com/helentremethick https://facebook.com/communicationsdistillery Links Mentioned: Copy Courage Program: http://communicationsdistillery.com/courage Free Offer: http://communicationsdistillery.com/free - Free Copywriting Guide and 4-part learning series that will help you on the path to realigning your message with who you are and who you serve. This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

I put a lot of thought and intention into building the Savvy Social Podcast and I know other podcasters do the same, so I really love learning about new tools that can help my show grow in a way I feel good about. I talk with Sean Creeley about his history as a serial entrepreneur and about how his newest company, Podsights, helps podcasters gain valuable insights and data on whether advertising is working for their podcast! In this podcast episode, we share: Podsights' background and what Podsights does for podcasters and advertisers How Podsights helps podcasters know what advertising is and isn't working Why tracking podcast data is difficult and messy The benefits of the podcast industry in comparison to other online industries How Podsights help small podcasters find advertising that aligns with their story Memorable Quotes: It's a beautiful bubble and the bubble is expanding—more and more people are getting into podcasting. You advertise based off of content, not off of targeting users. About Sean Creeley Sean Creeley is a founder at Podsights. In a past life, Sean founded Embedly, a Y Combinator company, whose product was used by Reddit, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Microsoft and hundreds of other sites. Medium acquired Embedly in 2016. Connect with Sean: https://podsights.com/ https://research.podsights.com Links Mentioned: Beyond the Podcast Virtual Summit https://www.aweber.com/beyondthepodcast.htm?utm_source=awpartnership&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=btp19&utm_content=andreajones This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

No matter what industry you work in, transparency with clients can make or break your business. After a recent incident caused their users some understandable panic, the folks with Social Report made time to listen and respond to client concerns—including my own. I've invited Sam from Social Report on the show to discuss why no matter what happens your communication game is pivotal in keeping or losing clients! In this podcast episode, we share: What happened with the Social Report tool and how it impacts current users What it means to be "customer obsessed" Why it's important to focus on the silver lining of a negative situation Social Report's most recent status update Why you should consider using Social Report for your business Memorable Quotes: I never had to guess where you were in that process because you were constantly updating us on the process. We're now friends with our angriest clients...and they've become our biggest advocates. When everything was taken away it became super clear what was the most valuable. That many happy users can't be wrong. There's magic in the tools that have been brought together that allow small businesses and agencies to run. Links Mentioned: Social Report Status Page This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

Writing a book is one thing; marketing a book is a whole different ball game. Whether you're ready to launch a finished book or looking for inspiration to finally put pen to paper, Jodi Brandon joins me to share valuable insight on how to reach your target market and increase your connections! In this podcast episode, we share: How Jodi got started with book marketing Advice for those thinking about writing a book Suggestions for using social media to get feedback for your book The difference between a low-cost launch vs. high-cost launch Elements of a good book trailer How a book can help grow your business Different marketing strategies to share your book Memorable Quotes: If you want your book to standout you've got to be able to market it well. Social media is becoming less about content and more about connection. Writing a book is a way to build credibility and gain visibility. Don't take yourself out of potential sales or audience members because of the format of your product. Meet Jodi Brandon Jodi Brandon has more than 20 years' experience in book publishing. After many years working in traditional publishing, Jodi's passion these days is working as a book writing/publishing coach and editor for creatives, online entrepreneurs, and small business owners who want to market their business with a book. Connect with Jodie: https://www.instagram.com/jodibrandoneditorial/ https://www.facebook.com/jodibrandoneditorial/ https://twitter.com/JodiBrandon https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodibrandoneditorial/ https://www.pinterest.com/jodibrandonedit/ http://bit.ly/JodiYouTube Links Mentioned: Schedule a Half Day Intensive with Jodi This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

Raise your hand if you're an introvert! I'm actually a huge introvert so I know firsthand how difficult it can be to put yourself out there for the sake of connecting with others. Even if you're not an introvert, chances are you've had your own struggle with creating meaningful connections. Heidi Taylor explains how really knowing your client makes connecting easier and she sheds some light on how to find your place in the online world! In this podcast episode, we share: How Heidi's coaching business was born The role social media plays in Heidi's search for clients How Heidi determines who she wants to connect with Advice for finding the right groups and where you belong online How Instagram Stories has helped Heidi share her message Suggestions for overcoming challenges with experimentation How Heidi helps clients understand and improve their communication styles Memorable Quotes: There's no straight line; I haven't met anybody who's had a straight line to entrepreneurship. I take my cues from the person I'm connecting with. Sometimes the magic happens in just listening. Do I feel like this a place where my voice has space and it matters and it's going to be taken care of and supported? Just keep showing up and keep watching your growth. It takes so many more tries than one. And that's okay. It's part of the journey. Meet Heidi Taylor: Heidi Taylor is what happens when a sales coach collides with a life coach. Heidi works with non-linear, altruistic, solo, service-based business owners and caring people. Ya know, those on the opposite end of the sleazebag spectrum. Her style is relational. Her system is proprietary. And her approach is a yin yang of both kind and direct. She has over ten years experience running businesses, both off and online. For the full dirt on business coaching with Heidi, find her at heiditaylor.ca. Connect with Heidi: https://www.instagram.com/heidilistening/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/heidilistening/ https://twitter.com/heidilistening https://www.linkedin.com/in/heiditaylorbusinesscoach/ Mentioned on the Show: Beyond the Podcast Summit: https://www.aweber.com/beyondthepodcast.htm?utm_source=awpartnership&utm_medium=em Sept 18 @ 11 am Get expert advice to take your podcast to the next level. This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

Podcast Movement is the world's largest podcasting conference. Check it out here: https://podcastmovement.com/ In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my thoughts and what I learned while attending this event. Links: https://www.shepodcasts.live/ https://www.dcpodfest.com/ This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

Social media can show you all the love one day and make you feel ghosted the next. Sound familiar? If you've ever been frustrated with social media to the point of thinking it's just not for you, don't worry—you're not alone. Thankfully, there is hope and I've got 3 key ways to grow your social media audience! In this podcast episode, I share: Key 1: You must have the right mindset in order to grow your social media audience Key 2: Consistency, consistency, consistency; have good habits and show up regularly. Key 3: Have a solid message that makes people feel connected to you. Memorable Quotes: You have to believe that what you want IS possible or it'll never happen. Isn't it amazing that you have ANY followers at all? Isn't it amazing that ANYBODY is looking at your content? Most of the people you come in contact with on social media are NOT your people. Go into social media with the mindset of being open to connections and seeing where those connections go. Consistency is so important to measuring results so you can see the impact of what you're doing. If you can't tell me why what you say matters, you need to go back to the drawing board. We're either making music or making noise --Donald Miller Links Mentioned: https://savvysocialschool.com/ This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

From building your brand to growing a community, Shayla Perry understands how to use social media to provide real value for others. Rather than getting overwhelmed with posting and having the perfect feed, she shares tips for how to define your brand, how you can create value, and the best ways to showcase your community and so much more! In this podcast episode, we share: How and why Shayla became an entrepreneur Why Shayla started #BlackGrlBoss How Shayla differentiated her brand by focusing on relatable content How virtual events helped grow the #BlackGrlBoss online community The importance of providing authentic value for your clients and community Shayla's current social media strategy and how it's changed over time Why passion and consistency are key to building a community Memorable Quotes: "My philosophy is that everyone has something to teach and everyone has something to learn." "Define your brand before someone else defines it for you." "It's so much more important to actually deliver something of value to your community rather than saying 'Okay, it's big now, let's charge for them to be here." "Stay authentic to what it is you're trying to do and what it is you're trying to provide for your community." "I realized what was missing for me was the people. It was the community and the sisterhood." About Shayla Perry: An entrepreneur for more than 15 years, Shayla Perry's foray into the business world began as a freelance copywriter and editor. During that time, she contributed to a number of prominent sites, like SheKnows and MadameNoire, and was very instrumental in the launch of their then sister site, MommyNoire. Later, Perry was subcontracted to serve as the Sr. Copywriter for Liqui-Site Designs -- an award-winning graphic design firm that was regularly recognized with Forbes Magazine's Enterprise Award. At Liqui-Site, Shayla was able to work with a number of large brands like Mercedes, Penguin RandomHouse, and The American Lung Association; providing more than copy, but insight on various aspects of their companies. Eventually, she would go on to found her own Marketing company, where her team worked with businesses all over the world, varying in both size and industry, helping them to build and strengthen their brands. In 2018, Perry began #BlackGrlBoss as a means to provide education, resources, and support to minority female business owners around the globe. She is also a Mental Health advocate, speaking on her personal experiences, as well as the topics of Branding and Women's Empowerment. Connect with Shayla: http://instagram.com/blackgrlboss http://facebook.com/blackgrlboss http://twitter.com/blackgrlboss http://linkedin.com/in/shaylaperry http://linkedin.com/company/blackgrlboss http://instagram.com/bgbslaydates Links Mentioned: Slay Dates: bit.ly/SlayDatePasses Aug 10 @ 1pm How to Attract and Convert Your Ideal Clients & Customers on Instagram https://onlinedrea.com/ This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world's most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media