<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/inspire-to-engage/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Inspire to Engage ]]></title><podcast:guid>8984b374-25e0-5430-8204-363a8af4c2b3</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:19:41 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2024 Rachel Eubanks]]></copyright><managingEditor>Rachel Eubanks</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here we talk marketing for small business owners and ways for us to engage more with potential clients. Plus, we’ll chat about the juggles and  struggles to do all this while still having a life.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg</url><title>Inspire to Engage </title><link><![CDATA[https://www.inspiretoengage.com/]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author><description>Here we talk marketing for small business owners and ways for us to engage more with potential clients. Plus, we’ll chat about the juggles and  struggles to do all this while still having a life.</description><link>https://www.inspiretoengage.com/</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[marketing tips for small business owners]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Marketing"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>53. Fastest, Easiest Way to Improved Sales and Marketing - Customer Interviews</title><itunes:title>Fastest, Easiest Way to Improved Sales and Marketing - Customer Interviews</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Customer interviews. Most business owners overlook this gold mine, and it's right at their finger tips. Literally. This treasure trove is just a phone call away. </p><p>It's amazing what we can learn about our business in a 10 minute phone chat with a loyal customer. </p><p>This episode is about the why, the how and the questions to ask when you interview your best clients. </p><p>In it, I include...</p><p>my tip for scheduling the calls that will keep you from pulling out your hair.</p><p>a template for your email initiating the customer interview.</p><p>the questions to ask. </p><p>how this short chat provides you tons of great content for social media posts, emails, etc. </p><p>Most of us spend hours and days, even months, pondering our next business move or wondering if our copy resonates with customers...when we could be spending a few minutes on the phone, learning from our most loyal clients. </p><p>Customer interviews save you time and worry in the long run!  </p><p><strong>Links Mentioned in the Episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1idrrM8C5SRYTHafddf2tEDeVcjAsl8RCiqranaduDaU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Doc for Email Template and Questions to Ask</a></p><p>Creating an Ideal Customer Story (a short course that helps you identify and write to your ideal customer) - <a href="https://inspire-to-engage-courses.thinkific.com/courses/creating-an-ideal-customer-story" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/onlinecourses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Customer interviews. Most business owners overlook this gold mine, and it's right at their finger tips. Literally. This treasure trove is just a phone call away. </p><p>It's amazing what we can learn about our business in a 10 minute phone chat with a loyal customer. </p><p>This episode is about the why, the how and the questions to ask when you interview your best clients. </p><p>In it, I include...</p><p>my tip for scheduling the calls that will keep you from pulling out your hair.</p><p>a template for your email initiating the customer interview.</p><p>the questions to ask. </p><p>how this short chat provides you tons of great content for social media posts, emails, etc. </p><p>Most of us spend hours and days, even months, pondering our next business move or wondering if our copy resonates with customers...when we could be spending a few minutes on the phone, learning from our most loyal clients. </p><p>Customer interviews save you time and worry in the long run!  </p><p><strong>Links Mentioned in the Episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1idrrM8C5SRYTHafddf2tEDeVcjAsl8RCiqranaduDaU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Doc for Email Template and Questions to Ask</a></p><p>Creating an Ideal Customer Story (a short course that helps you identify and write to your ideal customer) - <a href="https://inspire-to-engage-courses.thinkific.com/courses/creating-an-ideal-customer-story" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/onlinecourses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/53-fastest-easiest-way-to-improved-sales-and-marketing-customer-interviews]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4bb842b2-7846-46c9-932a-b388b7c7f5e9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 15:38:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2dc2b990-7663-4950-8704-c58c1808e78f/ep-53-customer-interviews.mp3" length="35290061" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>53</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Have you been taking this easy and very beneficial step in your business?</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>52. 4 Keys to Using Upwork to Grow Your Business with Carly Cheton</title><itunes:title>4 Keys to Using Upwork to Grow Your Business with Carly Cheton</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Are you familiar with Upwork? If yes - awesome! If not, no worries! I learned of Upwork about 10 months. Since then, I've realized the power that little app has to grow my business...and, perhaps, yours too. </p><p>In this episode, my friend and terrific guest, Carly Cheton, teaches us the 4 things we must have to be successful on Upwork. (FYI - She's gotten so good at Upwork that the jobs come to her now! Oh yeah!!) </p><p>And although Upwork is typically for freelance service providers, Carly's advice is ideal for product businesses too. If you must write profiles to join wholesale websites, business membership groups, etc., then this episode is a must. </p><p>Carly even goes into mindset and how not to "grip" at every job. (I love this part of our chat!) She also talks about pricing yourself on Upwork and how and why to make your profile about those you serve, not about you.</p><p>It's an awesome episode full of advice for Upwork. But the best part? Carly's suggestions apply to all platforms where we're asked to describe our businesses and how they help.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><strong>To learn more about Carly Cheton and her program Getting Your First Client:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlycheton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carly Cheton</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlycheton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@carlycheton</a></p><p><strong>To get Creating an Ideal Customer Story:</strong></p><p>Click <a href="https://inspire-to-engage-courses.thinkific.com/courses/creating-an-ideal-customer-story" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a> </p><p><strong>To learn about my done-for-you services:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/copywriting-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Copywriting Services</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you familiar with Upwork? If yes - awesome! If not, no worries! I learned of Upwork about 10 months. Since then, I've realized the power that little app has to grow my business...and, perhaps, yours too. </p><p>In this episode, my friend and terrific guest, Carly Cheton, teaches us the 4 things we must have to be successful on Upwork. (FYI - She's gotten so good at Upwork that the jobs come to her now! Oh yeah!!) </p><p>And although Upwork is typically for freelance service providers, Carly's advice is ideal for product businesses too. If you must write profiles to join wholesale websites, business membership groups, etc., then this episode is a must. </p><p>Carly even goes into mindset and how not to "grip" at every job. (I love this part of our chat!) She also talks about pricing yourself on Upwork and how and why to make your profile about those you serve, not about you.</p><p>It's an awesome episode full of advice for Upwork. But the best part? Carly's suggestions apply to all platforms where we're asked to describe our businesses and how they help.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><strong>To learn more about Carly Cheton and her program Getting Your First Client:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlycheton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carly Cheton</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlycheton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@carlycheton</a></p><p><strong>To get Creating an Ideal Customer Story:</strong></p><p>Click <a href="https://inspire-to-engage-courses.thinkific.com/courses/creating-an-ideal-customer-story" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a> </p><p><strong>To learn about my done-for-you services:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/copywriting-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Copywriting Services</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/52-4-keys-to-using-upwork-to-grow-your-business-with-carly-cheton-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">52f628c8-6b92-414f-a833-f8c2c0d6f7d9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 05:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a2eb67a1-8367-4ff0-b3b9-6db4d8acd70a/ep-52-carly-cheton.mp3" length="48571462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>52</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Ready for the jobs to come TO YOU? (As compared to the constant hunt for the next client.) Well, I have something to help!</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>51. Sales Is Not About Your Personality with Natasha Hemmingway</title><itunes:title>Sales Is Not About Your Personality with Natasha Hemmingway</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Many of us small business owners think of sales as a gift - you're either naturally good at selling or you're not. And, if you're not one of the lucky ones, well, poor you. </p><p>That's not what Natasha Hemmingway thinks, though. </p><p>She's a sales coach to small business owners. Natasha teaches what she learned in corporate sales (over a decade of experience!) to small business owners who are clamoring to feel more confident on sales calls and to have a system for getting leads.</p><p>This episode runs the gamut - from "selling with heart not hustle" to commission breath (this one made me laugh out loud!) to the shaking head test to knowing your lead pipeline. We cover a lot!</p><p>Natasha is intelligent, passionate and oh so funny! She'll make you laugh + learn. </p><p>Enjoy this episode! </p><p><strong>To learn more about Natasha Hemmingway:</strong></p><p>website (<a href="https://natashahemmingway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">natashahemmingway.com</a>)</p><p>Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/natashahemmingway/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@natashahemmingway</a>)</p><p>Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/natashahemmingwayspeaks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@natashahemmingwayspeaks</a>)</p><p>YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJZIV8fnCDGmQjwlj9vhdA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natasha Hemmingway</a>)</p><p><strong>More Episodes about Sales</strong></p><p>episode 20 with Sarah Mae Dickinson</p><p>episode 44 with Jamie Clauss </p><p><strong>To purchase "Creating an Ideal Customer Story"</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us small business owners think of sales as a gift - you're either naturally good at selling or you're not. And, if you're not one of the lucky ones, well, poor you. </p><p>That's not what Natasha Hemmingway thinks, though. </p><p>She's a sales coach to small business owners. Natasha teaches what she learned in corporate sales (over a decade of experience!) to small business owners who are clamoring to feel more confident on sales calls and to have a system for getting leads.</p><p>This episode runs the gamut - from "selling with heart not hustle" to commission breath (this one made me laugh out loud!) to the shaking head test to knowing your lead pipeline. We cover a lot!</p><p>Natasha is intelligent, passionate and oh so funny! She'll make you laugh + learn. </p><p>Enjoy this episode! </p><p><strong>To learn more about Natasha Hemmingway:</strong></p><p>website (<a href="https://natashahemmingway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">natashahemmingway.com</a>)</p><p>Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/natashahemmingway/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@natashahemmingway</a>)</p><p>Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/natashahemmingwayspeaks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@natashahemmingwayspeaks</a>)</p><p>YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJZIV8fnCDGmQjwlj9vhdA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natasha Hemmingway</a>)</p><p><strong>More Episodes about Sales</strong></p><p>episode 20 with Sarah Mae Dickinson</p><p>episode 44 with Jamie Clauss </p><p><strong>To purchase "Creating an Ideal Customer Story"</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/51-sales-is-not-about-your-personality-with-natasha-hemmingway-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d0de026-af44-4ac1-8da7-43b2c19931d0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:48:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d5942d2f-cafe-4b62-a175-5574a5d77c02/ep-51-with-natasha-hemmingway.mp3" length="53197239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>51</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>On a scale of 1 to 10, where do you rank your confidence when it comes to sales?</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>50. Where to Build a Community with Randy Lee</title><itunes:title>Where to Build a Community with Randy Lee</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hmmm...should I create a Facebook Group? What about a podcast? Or maybe a YouTube channel? The avenues to grow a loyal community are almost too many to count...which leads to overwhelm. Confusion. Indecision. </p><p>In this episode, I interview Randy Lee, a self-professed serial entrepreneur. He began his first Facebook group in 2014 and recently started a YouTube channel. And, yes, he has a podcast that's growing like crazy.</p><p>He knows how to build a community. And, more importantly, he's honest about the hard work it requires and the plain ole "trial and error" that it takes. </p><p>If you've considered a podcast or delving into video or wondering the merits of starting a Facebook group, this episode is perfect for you. (Plus, Randy's a funny man. Humor is always a great addition to any episode.) </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><strong><em>More about Randy Lee:</em></strong></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.flippingenius.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flippingenius.com</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUS22WTBfcRm9olZsgdnWA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/channel/UCqUS22WTBfcRm9olZsgdnWA</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2M72JO5clWSzd0sJ9kUkIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flipping Genius on Spotify</a></p><p>Email: flippingquestions@gmail.com</p><p><strong><em>Where to Find "Creating an Ideal Customer Story"</em></strong></p><p>online course:<a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hmmm...should I create a Facebook Group? What about a podcast? Or maybe a YouTube channel? The avenues to grow a loyal community are almost too many to count...which leads to overwhelm. Confusion. Indecision. </p><p>In this episode, I interview Randy Lee, a self-professed serial entrepreneur. He began his first Facebook group in 2014 and recently started a YouTube channel. And, yes, he has a podcast that's growing like crazy.</p><p>He knows how to build a community. And, more importantly, he's honest about the hard work it requires and the plain ole "trial and error" that it takes. </p><p>If you've considered a podcast or delving into video or wondering the merits of starting a Facebook group, this episode is perfect for you. (Plus, Randy's a funny man. Humor is always a great addition to any episode.) </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><strong><em>More about Randy Lee:</em></strong></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.flippingenius.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flippingenius.com</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUS22WTBfcRm9olZsgdnWA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/channel/UCqUS22WTBfcRm9olZsgdnWA</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2M72JO5clWSzd0sJ9kUkIz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flipping Genius on Spotify</a></p><p>Email: flippingquestions@gmail.com</p><p><strong><em>Where to Find "Creating an Ideal Customer Story"</em></strong></p><p>online course:<a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/50-where-to-build-a-community-with-randy-lee]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7ddd969e-5ff2-4072-bcae-2b4a5a4dac49</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:01:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f09e0a2c-56b6-49bf-9f59-fc5e90e3813f/ep-50-with-randy-lee.mp3" length="45278523" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>50</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>We all hear...build a loyal following! They&apos;ll buy from you forever (and tell their friends). But, where do we build it?</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>49. Hiring to Grow Your Business with Emily Perron</title><itunes:title>Hiring to Grow Your Business with Emily Perron</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>As business owners, we clutch our products and services tightly against our chests...so afraid to hire help or confused on where to even start hiring. The problem with clinging to our businesses so tightly - they'll never grow. </p><p>This episode is with Emily Perron, a hiring consultant and recruiter for entrepreneurs. After leaving her corporate job, she started her own entrepreneurial journey and quickly burned out. Emily knew there had to be a better way to run a business! From that tough lesson came her business today, one that helps other entrepreneurs make smart hiring choices. </p><p>Our chat covers topics like...</p><ul><li>to hire a freelancer...or an employee</li><li>what to include in a job posting and where to post</li><li>how to set realistic expectations for a new hire</li><li>steps to being a good manager of people</li></ul><br/><p>At some point, every business owner dreams of growing bigger,  of making more money, of taking a vacation (or just a day to yourself!). Hiring the right people makes these things happen. </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>To learn more about Emily...</p><p>website - <a href="https://www.emilyperron.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">emilyperron.com</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emily.perron/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@emily.perron</a></p><p>video on mistakes to avoid when writing job posts - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMAVB2UFBdH/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on IGTV</a> and her Instagram account on March 4, 2021</p><p>to get the job posting template - <a href="https://www.emilyperron.com/jobpostingtemplate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">emilyperron.com/jobpostingtemplate</a></p><p>To purchase Creating an Ideal Customer Story - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As business owners, we clutch our products and services tightly against our chests...so afraid to hire help or confused on where to even start hiring. The problem with clinging to our businesses so tightly - they'll never grow. </p><p>This episode is with Emily Perron, a hiring consultant and recruiter for entrepreneurs. After leaving her corporate job, she started her own entrepreneurial journey and quickly burned out. Emily knew there had to be a better way to run a business! From that tough lesson came her business today, one that helps other entrepreneurs make smart hiring choices. </p><p>Our chat covers topics like...</p><ul><li>to hire a freelancer...or an employee</li><li>what to include in a job posting and where to post</li><li>how to set realistic expectations for a new hire</li><li>steps to being a good manager of people</li></ul><br/><p>At some point, every business owner dreams of growing bigger,  of making more money, of taking a vacation (or just a day to yourself!). Hiring the right people makes these things happen. </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>To learn more about Emily...</p><p>website - <a href="https://www.emilyperron.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">emilyperron.com</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emily.perron/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@emily.perron</a></p><p>video on mistakes to avoid when writing job posts - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMAVB2UFBdH/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on IGTV</a> and her Instagram account on March 4, 2021</p><p>to get the job posting template - <a href="https://www.emilyperron.com/jobpostingtemplate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">emilyperron.com/jobpostingtemplate</a></p><p>To purchase Creating an Ideal Customer Story - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/49-hiring-to-grow-your-business-with-emily-perron-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c15bae6a-3254-4884-bce4-a912c81dfec2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:52:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/114fc006-3359-4204-afad-37c59d21241e/episode-49-with-emily-perron.mp3" length="38445336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>49</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Nervous to make your first hire? Hired before and ready to hire again? Either way, this episode is for you.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>48. How to be More Productive with Dana Stone</title><itunes:title>How to be More Productive with Dana Stone</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We think we can do it all. But...can we really?! And, are we hurting our bodies and our productivity with the “sleep when I’m dead” mindset? In this episode with Dana Stone, we talk about sleep, batching tasks and bedtime routines, plus so much more. Like, for example, did you know that poor digestion and stomach troubles can be traced to exhaustion?&nbsp;</p><p>Dana Stone is a life coach with a background in sleep coaching. She’s also a mama juggling motherhood and a business (and trying to rest some along the way!).&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re looking to be more productive in your business, while still caring for yourself and others, this episode is for you.&nbsp;</p><p>To learn more about Dana, visit…</p><p>her website at <a href="https://liveandrest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liveandrest.com</a></p><p>her Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedanastone/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thedanastone</a></p><p>To learn more about my course Creating an Ideal Customer Story, visit...</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We think we can do it all. But...can we really?! And, are we hurting our bodies and our productivity with the “sleep when I’m dead” mindset? In this episode with Dana Stone, we talk about sleep, batching tasks and bedtime routines, plus so much more. Like, for example, did you know that poor digestion and stomach troubles can be traced to exhaustion?&nbsp;</p><p>Dana Stone is a life coach with a background in sleep coaching. She’s also a mama juggling motherhood and a business (and trying to rest some along the way!).&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re looking to be more productive in your business, while still caring for yourself and others, this episode is for you.&nbsp;</p><p>To learn more about Dana, visit…</p><p>her website at <a href="https://liveandrest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liveandrest.com</a></p><p>her Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedanastone/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thedanastone</a></p><p>To learn more about my course Creating an Ideal Customer Story, visit...</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/48-how-to-be-more-productive-with-dana-stone-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d60c1012-55b3-4d28-8a8f-22d826fcb2cd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:27:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f9cabb18-5606-4dd2-ae7e-d59bad2ee917/episode-48-with-dana-with-note.mp3" length="47777940" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>48</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Y or N - Do you make sleep and rest priorities? No matter your answer, this episode is full of great info to help you get more rest (and be more productive).</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>47. How to Position Your Service/Product with April Dunford</title><itunes:title>How to Position Your Service/Product with April Dunford</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ever had a great product or service but couldn't get people to purchase it? If your answer is "yes," that makes you normal. It's common in business, but not something we want to happen for long. </p><p>This episode will help you look at your product/service differently. It's about positioning - putting your product or service in a context that your ideal customer understands and, better yet, wants and needs. </p><p>April Dunford is my guest expert She's spent years in the tech world helping companies understand their products from the customer's standpoint. </p><p>In this episode, April shares what question we should all ask ourselves to start positioning our product/service correctly. Plus, she talks about saying no to customers (and how that has actually grown her business and referrals). </p><p>April may come from a tech and engineering background, but she has a knack for making the conversation fun and the lessons easy. </p><p>Enjoy!   </p><p>For more about April Dunford: <a href="https://www.aprildunford.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">aprildunford.com</a></p><p>For more about her book, Obviously Awesome: <a href="https://www.aprildunford.com/obviously-awesome" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">aprildunford.com/obviously-awesome</a></p><p>For my online course, Creating an Ideal Customer Story: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever had a great product or service but couldn't get people to purchase it? If your answer is "yes," that makes you normal. It's common in business, but not something we want to happen for long. </p><p>This episode will help you look at your product/service differently. It's about positioning - putting your product or service in a context that your ideal customer understands and, better yet, wants and needs. </p><p>April Dunford is my guest expert She's spent years in the tech world helping companies understand their products from the customer's standpoint. </p><p>In this episode, April shares what question we should all ask ourselves to start positioning our product/service correctly. Plus, she talks about saying no to customers (and how that has actually grown her business and referrals). </p><p>April may come from a tech and engineering background, but she has a knack for making the conversation fun and the lessons easy. </p><p>Enjoy!   </p><p>For more about April Dunford: <a href="https://www.aprildunford.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">aprildunford.com</a></p><p>For more about her book, Obviously Awesome: <a href="https://www.aprildunford.com/obviously-awesome" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">aprildunford.com/obviously-awesome</a></p><p>For my online course, Creating an Ideal Customer Story: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/47-how-to-position-your-service-product-with-april-dunford-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb9e7e6-c720-4819-8a11-f79dd9ce4246</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/400bf20b-d860-45ff-88a7-fc4eb4a9810f/ep-47-with-april-dunford.mp3" length="56443395" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>47</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>This step - the one about product positioning - is often missed. Yet, it affects so much!</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>46. The Beauty of Being an Entrepreneur with Ericka Edwards</title><itunes:title>The Beauty of Being an Entrepreneur with Ericka Edwards</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Question - Were you born an entrepreneur? (Honestly, I wasn't. It's something I've grown into.) </p><p>Ericka Edwards was! But even with her natural abilities and mindset, 2020 wasn't easy. She's a lash specialist and permanent makeup artist. So, obviously, the 2020 pandemic made it tough for her business. </p><p>This episode is about what she learned from 2020 and is using to thrive in 2021. She's inspiring, kind and humble - definitely a gal you want to call a friend and mentor. </p><p>At the end of the episode, I share ways we all can use her 3 big takeaways from 2020 and apply them to our businesses...like right now. </p><p>I give tips about being a guest on podcasts, how to use your instinct in a good way and why our perfectionism is holding you (and me) back. </p><p>Ericka's a mom, a wife, a business woman and an all around go-getter. You don't want to miss her insights in this episode! </p><p><strong>More info on Ericka Edwards:</strong></p><p>website - <a href="https://www.lash-belle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lash-belle.com</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lashbelle_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lashbelle_</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lashbellehsv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lashbellehsv</a></p><p><strong>More about my course Creating an Ideal Customer Story:</strong></p><p>link - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Question - Were you born an entrepreneur? (Honestly, I wasn't. It's something I've grown into.) </p><p>Ericka Edwards was! But even with her natural abilities and mindset, 2020 wasn't easy. She's a lash specialist and permanent makeup artist. So, obviously, the 2020 pandemic made it tough for her business. </p><p>This episode is about what she learned from 2020 and is using to thrive in 2021. She's inspiring, kind and humble - definitely a gal you want to call a friend and mentor. </p><p>At the end of the episode, I share ways we all can use her 3 big takeaways from 2020 and apply them to our businesses...like right now. </p><p>I give tips about being a guest on podcasts, how to use your instinct in a good way and why our perfectionism is holding you (and me) back. </p><p>Ericka's a mom, a wife, a business woman and an all around go-getter. You don't want to miss her insights in this episode! </p><p><strong>More info on Ericka Edwards:</strong></p><p>website - <a href="https://www.lash-belle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lash-belle.com</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lashbelle_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lashbelle_</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lashbellehsv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lashbellehsv</a></p><p><strong>More about my course Creating an Ideal Customer Story:</strong></p><p>link - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/46-the-beauty-of-being-an-entrepreneur-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">501ebb2a-5576-4df0-86ef-405055316e17</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7a7a5b96-fb8d-4582-a689-05b983553733/ep-46-with-ericka-edwards.mp3" length="34879885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>46</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>2020 tested everyone, often bringing out our worst. My guest on this episode is a fountain of positivity, though, and it&apos;s a welcomed breath of fresh air.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>45. Instagram in 2021 with Molly Marshall</title><itunes:title>Instagram in 2021 with Molly Marshall</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Do you love Instagram? Perplexed by it? Can't stand it? There for All. Of. It?! </p><p>No matter your feelings on The IG, most of us use it for business because we know our people are there. </p><p>In this episode, Molly Marshall GETS REAL about Instagram. No promises of gaining a 1,000 followers a day or only selling in the DM's. (If you're looking for "hacks," this episode is not for you. Just real talk of using this platform on a consistent basis.) </p><p>Towards the end of our chat, Molly talks about the "should-ing" disease, which cracks me up. But, she's right! It's an ailment many of us suffer from with social media platforms (well, with anything really). </p><p>If you're ready for honest talk about Instagram, this episode is for you. </p><p><strong>More info on Molly:</strong></p><p>website - <a href="https://mollymarshallmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mollymarshallmarketing.com</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollymarshallmarketing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mollymarshallmarketing</a></p><p><strong>My course:</strong></p><p>Creating an Ideal Customer Story - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><strong>More about Skylar Scott Studios:</strong></p><p>website - <a href="https://www.skylarscottstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.skylarscottstudios.com</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/skylarscottstudios" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@skylarscottstudios</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you love Instagram? Perplexed by it? Can't stand it? There for All. Of. It?! </p><p>No matter your feelings on The IG, most of us use it for business because we know our people are there. </p><p>In this episode, Molly Marshall GETS REAL about Instagram. No promises of gaining a 1,000 followers a day or only selling in the DM's. (If you're looking for "hacks," this episode is not for you. Just real talk of using this platform on a consistent basis.) </p><p>Towards the end of our chat, Molly talks about the "should-ing" disease, which cracks me up. But, she's right! It's an ailment many of us suffer from with social media platforms (well, with anything really). </p><p>If you're ready for honest talk about Instagram, this episode is for you. </p><p><strong>More info on Molly:</strong></p><p>website - <a href="https://mollymarshallmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mollymarshallmarketing.com</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollymarshallmarketing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mollymarshallmarketing</a></p><p><strong>My course:</strong></p><p>Creating an Ideal Customer Story - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><strong>More about Skylar Scott Studios:</strong></p><p>website - <a href="https://www.skylarscottstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.skylarscottstudios.com</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/skylarscottstudios" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@skylarscottstudios</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/45]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c8639678-434e-426a-8c57-ced794f1fe2e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/213965f9-63fb-4f33-b2f3-4d6ef58aea60/ep-45-with-molly-marshall.mp3" length="38423874" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>45</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Penny for your thoughts...about Instagram.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>44. Selling Like an Expert with Jamie Clauss</title><itunes:title>Selling Like an Expert with Jamie Clauss</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle to talk about pricing? Do you offer your clients the cheapest option? Do you feel guilty to talk about your most expensive package? If so, this episode is for you, my dear. (Really, this one is for any small business owner because we all want to make more money.)</p><p>My guest Jamie Clauss is a pro at sales. What she puts down, you're gonna wanna pick up! </p><p>In this chat, she shares so many tidbits about your perspective on sales - ones that lead to big mindset shifts. </p><p>Here's one - You're too expensive at any price! (Yep. You know that price that you lost money on and a customer still said it was too expensive.) </p><p>Here's another - Offering the cheapest option is like saying how can I serve you the least. </p><p>Jamie is full of these reality checks, business knowledge and real-life examples. You don't want to miss this episode. </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><strong>To learn more about Jamie Clauss and her business consulting:</strong> <a href="https://www.jamieclauss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jamieclauss.com</a></p><p><strong>To learn more about Creating an Ideal Customer Story, the online course: </strong><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle to talk about pricing? Do you offer your clients the cheapest option? Do you feel guilty to talk about your most expensive package? If so, this episode is for you, my dear. (Really, this one is for any small business owner because we all want to make more money.)</p><p>My guest Jamie Clauss is a pro at sales. What she puts down, you're gonna wanna pick up! </p><p>In this chat, she shares so many tidbits about your perspective on sales - ones that lead to big mindset shifts. </p><p>Here's one - You're too expensive at any price! (Yep. You know that price that you lost money on and a customer still said it was too expensive.) </p><p>Here's another - Offering the cheapest option is like saying how can I serve you the least. </p><p>Jamie is full of these reality checks, business knowledge and real-life examples. You don't want to miss this episode. </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><strong>To learn more about Jamie Clauss and her business consulting:</strong> <a href="https://www.jamieclauss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jamieclauss.com</a></p><p><strong>To learn more about Creating an Ideal Customer Story, the online course: </strong><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/44-selling-like-an-expert-with-jamie-clauss]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d667da87-1226-4549-8513-6875d37d8e46</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d86fe70c-1799-4b20-8db9-c27f7370f56e/ep-44-with-jamie-clauss.mp3" length="57534462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:08:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>44</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I used to think you were either born a salesperson or not. But, I&apos;m learning to think differently. This is a must-listen, no matter your selling skills.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>43. One Word for the New Year with April Coleman</title><itunes:title>One Word for the New Year with April Coleman</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Truthfully, the New Year can be overwhelming. The possibilities are wonderful...but also stifling. Newness is terrific...but wears off quickly. The pressure to tackle the new year full force leaves some of us exhausted and sad. </p><p>This episode is about choosing one word for the new year because, well, it seems doable. Not overwhelming. Not crushing. </p><p>For this episode, I invited my dear friend April Coleman to share her one word for 2021. She was my first friend to talk about the one word strategy with me several years ago. So, I invited her to discuss this practice and how she's greeting the new year.</p><p>April's a mom, wife, educator, mompreneur and so much more. </p><p>This episode is full of real talk and, hopefully, encouragement for you. Enjoy. </p><p>And go get'em in 2021. </p><p><strong>To learn more about April and her business, Created Resources, visit here:</strong></p><p>Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/createdresources/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@createdresources </a></p><p>Website - <a href="https://www.createdresources.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.createdresources.com</a></p><p><strong>For the one year Bible reading plans she mentioned: </strong></p><p>Get this free app: Capstone Church - Tuscaloosa. (The reading plan is inside it.) </p><p>Or, visit this website - <a href="https://shereadstruth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SRT-BIAY_PRINTABLE.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">She Reads Truth</a></p><p><strong>For the online course called Creating an Ideal Customer: </strong></p><p>Visit here - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truthfully, the New Year can be overwhelming. The possibilities are wonderful...but also stifling. Newness is terrific...but wears off quickly. The pressure to tackle the new year full force leaves some of us exhausted and sad. </p><p>This episode is about choosing one word for the new year because, well, it seems doable. Not overwhelming. Not crushing. </p><p>For this episode, I invited my dear friend April Coleman to share her one word for 2021. She was my first friend to talk about the one word strategy with me several years ago. So, I invited her to discuss this practice and how she's greeting the new year.</p><p>April's a mom, wife, educator, mompreneur and so much more. </p><p>This episode is full of real talk and, hopefully, encouragement for you. Enjoy. </p><p>And go get'em in 2021. </p><p><strong>To learn more about April and her business, Created Resources, visit here:</strong></p><p>Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/createdresources/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@createdresources </a></p><p>Website - <a href="https://www.createdresources.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.createdresources.com</a></p><p><strong>For the one year Bible reading plans she mentioned: </strong></p><p>Get this free app: Capstone Church - Tuscaloosa. (The reading plan is inside it.) </p><p>Or, visit this website - <a href="https://shereadstruth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SRT-BIAY_PRINTABLE.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">She Reads Truth</a></p><p><strong>For the online course called Creating an Ideal Customer: </strong></p><p>Visit here - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/43-one-word-for-the-new-year-with-april-coleman-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">039db486-b30d-4294-8788-7b622106ab20</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 03:45:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2dd3f38e-a4ba-4e69-a063-0706b819192c/ep-43-with-april-one-word-for-new-year.mp3" length="44619741" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>43</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>This episode is about choosing one word for the new year because, well, it seems doable. Not overwhelming. Not crushing.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>42. Ending 2020 and Planning for 2021 with Sarah Mae Dickinson</title><itunes:title>Ending 2020 and Planning for 2021 with Sarah Mae Dickinson</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Whew! 2020, you've done a number on us! But, we've survived! This episode is about analyzing how your business did in 2020 and then prepping for 2021.</p><p>Do you enjoy reflecting? Planning?</p><p>Personally, I don't. Analyzing numbers from the past year makes me antsy and frustrated.</p><p>So for this episode, I invited back my friend and sales coach Sarah Mae Dickinson. She pushes me - and you, by virtue of listening - to ask ourselves the tough questions.</p><p>By taking time to answer these questions, to analyze 2020 and to plan for 2021, we'll feel more in control, and we'll know steps for moving forward.</p><p>I hope this episode helps. (Just so you know - I think you're amazing! I've watched small business owners like you work harder than ever before. That's saying something because you already worked like a maniac! Way to survive 2020!)</p><p>To learn more about Sarah Mae Dickinson, visit her website (<a href="https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/</a>) or her Instagram account (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/smdcoaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@smdcoaching</a>).</p><p>(To learn more about my course, Creating an Ideal Customer Story, visit this link. <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a>)</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whew! 2020, you've done a number on us! But, we've survived! This episode is about analyzing how your business did in 2020 and then prepping for 2021.</p><p>Do you enjoy reflecting? Planning?</p><p>Personally, I don't. Analyzing numbers from the past year makes me antsy and frustrated.</p><p>So for this episode, I invited back my friend and sales coach Sarah Mae Dickinson. She pushes me - and you, by virtue of listening - to ask ourselves the tough questions.</p><p>By taking time to answer these questions, to analyze 2020 and to plan for 2021, we'll feel more in control, and we'll know steps for moving forward.</p><p>I hope this episode helps. (Just so you know - I think you're amazing! I've watched small business owners like you work harder than ever before. That's saying something because you already worked like a maniac! Way to survive 2020!)</p><p>To learn more about Sarah Mae Dickinson, visit her website (<a href="https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/</a>) or her Instagram account (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/smdcoaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@smdcoaching</a>).</p><p>(To learn more about my course, Creating an Ideal Customer Story, visit this link. <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a>)</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/42-ending-2020-and-planning-for-2021-with-sarah-mae-dickinson-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e98dee5-ab18-4c56-a0ef-fdb6310f1cf4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/008e5896-f058-40d3-ac1c-3083a44d4b02/episode-42-sarah-mae-finishing-the-year-and-preparing-for-next-year.mp3" length="42613391" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>42</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>We&apos;re saying &quot;see ya&quot; to 2020 and &quot;hello&quot; to 2021! Read below for more info about this episode on how you can prepare for next year.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>41. Being Thankful as a Business Owner in 2020</title><itunes:title>Being Thankful as a Business Owner in 2020</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It's the month of Thanksgiving! But 2020 sure has thrown us all for a loop, to put it mildly. This episode is with my sweet friends Amy Boyle and Deanna Mason. Both are business owners, and both have made big changes in their businesses this year. </p><p>We talk about how they adapted their businesses in this crazy time, what things they're most thankful for and what triumphs they've seen others have.</p><p>It's an episode about choosing to be thankful in these wild, sometimes devastating times. </p><p>Hopefully, this episode is a blessing to you and that you find things in your business to be thankful for too. </p><p>More about Amy and Deanna - </p><p>Amy Boyle - <a href="https://gracegirlbeads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gracegirlbeads.com/</a> and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shopgracegirlhuntsville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@shopgracegirlbeadshuntsville</a>) and Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/gracegirlbeads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gracegirlbeads</a>)</p><p>Deanna Mason - <a href="https://deannamason.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://deannamason.com/ </a> and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/refreshedmoms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@refreshedmoms</a>) and Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/refreshedmomswithdeanna" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@refreshedmomswithdeanna</a>)</p><p>To find Creating an Ideal Customer Story - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's the month of Thanksgiving! But 2020 sure has thrown us all for a loop, to put it mildly. This episode is with my sweet friends Amy Boyle and Deanna Mason. Both are business owners, and both have made big changes in their businesses this year. </p><p>We talk about how they adapted their businesses in this crazy time, what things they're most thankful for and what triumphs they've seen others have.</p><p>It's an episode about choosing to be thankful in these wild, sometimes devastating times. </p><p>Hopefully, this episode is a blessing to you and that you find things in your business to be thankful for too. </p><p>More about Amy and Deanna - </p><p>Amy Boyle - <a href="https://gracegirlbeads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gracegirlbeads.com/</a> and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shopgracegirlhuntsville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@shopgracegirlbeadshuntsville</a>) and Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/gracegirlbeads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gracegirlbeads</a>)</p><p>Deanna Mason - <a href="https://deannamason.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://deannamason.com/ </a> and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/refreshedmoms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@refreshedmoms</a>) and Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/refreshedmomswithdeanna" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@refreshedmomswithdeanna</a>)</p><p>To find Creating an Ideal Customer Story - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/41-being-thankful-as-a-business-owner-in-2020]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b9b76789-6227-4b1c-b5da-ee724fcfcc9b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b6d24a8e-9d46-468e-a287-39ce2e48fbc0/ep-41-being-thankful-in-2020.mp3" length="39619804" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>41</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Being grateful is a choice. This episode is an exercise in that - choosing to be thankful when it&apos;s been a tough year for businesses.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>40. Writing Good Subject Lines - Tips and Tricks to Up Your Email Game</title><itunes:title>Writing Good Subject Lines - Tips and Tricks to Up Your Email Game</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Oh, the subject line. It's the gateway to your email. How do you write it so someone wants to click on your email...when there are 40 others sitting in the inbox wanting to be opened too? </p><p>In this episode, I look at 4 common emails (and their subject lines!) that small business owners write - sales/urgency, deliverables, newsletter and nuture/onboarding. </p><p>I share tips for writing great subject lines and also give examples of subject lines for the most common kinds of emails. </p><p>It's an episode created help you step up your email game! Enjoy. </p><p>&gt;&gt; sites mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://sendcheckit.com/email-subject-line-tester" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sendcheckit.com</a></p><p><a href="https://prospect.io/blog/455-email-spam-trigger-words-avoid-2018/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">455 Spam Trigger Words</a> </p><p><a href="https://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/30684/the-ultimate-list-of-email-spam-trigger-words.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ultimate List of Spam Trigger Words</a></p><p>&gt;&gt; course mentioned in this episode</p><p>Creating an Ideal Customer Story at <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oh, the subject line. It's the gateway to your email. How do you write it so someone wants to click on your email...when there are 40 others sitting in the inbox wanting to be opened too? </p><p>In this episode, I look at 4 common emails (and their subject lines!) that small business owners write - sales/urgency, deliverables, newsletter and nuture/onboarding. </p><p>I share tips for writing great subject lines and also give examples of subject lines for the most common kinds of emails. </p><p>It's an episode created help you step up your email game! Enjoy. </p><p>&gt;&gt; sites mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://sendcheckit.com/email-subject-line-tester" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sendcheckit.com</a></p><p><a href="https://prospect.io/blog/455-email-spam-trigger-words-avoid-2018/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">455 Spam Trigger Words</a> </p><p><a href="https://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/30684/the-ultimate-list-of-email-spam-trigger-words.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ultimate List of Spam Trigger Words</a></p><p>&gt;&gt; course mentioned in this episode</p><p>Creating an Ideal Customer Story at <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/40-writing-good-subject-lines-tips-and-tricks-to-up-your-email-game]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0b9cb093-8341-4e12-bf64-3ca9c9812162</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:37:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a302df9b-9cc8-4d09-ad8f-42cee2b9e476/ep-40-subject-lines-without-mixed-down.mp3" length="41031432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>40</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>We all know subject lines are important. But they are often an afterthought. Read below to learn more about this episode where I bring subject lines to the forefront.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>39. Writing Great Product Pages with Guest Experts from Cake Commerce</title><itunes:title>Writing Great Product Pages with Guest Experts from Cake Commerce</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Product pages - We all have questions about them. How many words should they have? Is SEO important? What about keywords? What's a good load time? Should I do alt text for images? Plus more! </p><p>On this episode, I've called in the experts to help. Michela, Ren and Tim are from Cake Commerce, a marketing agency based in Madison, Connecticut that specializes in e-commerce businesses. </p><p>Boy, do they have a lot of expertise to share (and graciously do in our chat)! </p><p>I challenge you to take one of their suggestions and apply it today. And, of course, then choose another. :) </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>To learn more about Cake Commerce, visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cakecommerceagency/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cakecommerceagency/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and its website at <a href="https://cakecommerce.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cakecommerce.com</a></p><p>This episode's sponsor: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creating an Ideal Customer Story </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Product pages - We all have questions about them. How many words should they have? Is SEO important? What about keywords? What's a good load time? Should I do alt text for images? Plus more! </p><p>On this episode, I've called in the experts to help. Michela, Ren and Tim are from Cake Commerce, a marketing agency based in Madison, Connecticut that specializes in e-commerce businesses. </p><p>Boy, do they have a lot of expertise to share (and graciously do in our chat)! </p><p>I challenge you to take one of their suggestions and apply it today. And, of course, then choose another. :) </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>To learn more about Cake Commerce, visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cakecommerceagency/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cakecommerceagency/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and its website at <a href="https://cakecommerce.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cakecommerce.com</a></p><p>This episode's sponsor: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creating an Ideal Customer Story </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/39-writing-great-product-pages-with-guest-experts-from-cake-commerce]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">28e376ea-b6dd-4249-be29-02cdda7766cf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/316e4821-c8d8-4a14-ac01-89048ce6301d/episode-39-with-cake-commerce.mp3" length="49314005" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>39</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Most of us would rather being doing our craft...not working on our websites. But, our websites are important. In this chat, we delve into product pages.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>38. Conquering the Fear of Telling Your Story (to Market Your Business)</title><itunes:title>Conquering the Fear of Telling Your Story (to Market Your Business)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this Halloween edition, I tackle a scary topic...telling stories from your own life to market your business better. Truthfully, there's not much "Halloween" in this episode. But, I do hear often from my clients that they are afraid - spooked - to write about their own lives.</p><p>They wonder, "Who wants to really hear this?" Or, my clients say, "People will laugh or think I'm dumb."</p><p>It's because of these fears that I decided to create this episode. In it, I define the two kinds of stories we can tell as business owners. (And, there's one of your stories you should be telling OFTEN!)</p><p>I also outline criteria for when - or if - to tell personal stories.</p><p>Oh, and I give a few tricks for storytelling too. (Sadly, many of us actually do descriptive writing when we think we're telling a good story. I'm guilty.)</p><p>I hope this episode encourages you to use stories to market your business.</p><p>People mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anniefdowns/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annie F. Downs</a> (on Insta) and <a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">her website </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindrahall/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kindra Hall</a> (on Insta) and <a href="https://www.storiesthatstick.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">her book Stories That Stick</a></p><p>My course, <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creating an Ideal Customer Story</a>, for getting clear on the client you serve and how </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this Halloween edition, I tackle a scary topic...telling stories from your own life to market your business better. Truthfully, there's not much "Halloween" in this episode. But, I do hear often from my clients that they are afraid - spooked - to write about their own lives.</p><p>They wonder, "Who wants to really hear this?" Or, my clients say, "People will laugh or think I'm dumb."</p><p>It's because of these fears that I decided to create this episode. In it, I define the two kinds of stories we can tell as business owners. (And, there's one of your stories you should be telling OFTEN!)</p><p>I also outline criteria for when - or if - to tell personal stories.</p><p>Oh, and I give a few tricks for storytelling too. (Sadly, many of us actually do descriptive writing when we think we're telling a good story. I'm guilty.)</p><p>I hope this episode encourages you to use stories to market your business.</p><p>People mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anniefdowns/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annie F. Downs</a> (on Insta) and <a href="https://www.anniefdowns.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">her website </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindrahall/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kindra Hall</a> (on Insta) and <a href="https://www.storiesthatstick.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">her book Stories That Stick</a></p><p>My course, <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creating an Ideal Customer Story</a>, for getting clear on the client you serve and how </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/38-conquering-the-fear-of-telling-your-story-to-market-your-business-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b178665c-c567-4686-a669-667d8b8f9f36</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/35309078-851c-49b8-acd1-12ec3fef0b77/ep-38-fear-of-telling-your-story-to-market-your-business.mp3" length="55472969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>38</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>&quot;Stories&quot; is a buzz word in marketing. But there is a correlation between good marketing and good storytelling. Read below to learn more.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>37. 3 Mistakes We Make When Writing for Our Businesses + How to Improve</title><itunes:title>3 Mistakes We Make When Writing for Our Businesses + How to Improve</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What holds you back when writing for your business? Poor punctuation? The dread of writing? Not knowing what to say? Writing but getting no response?</p><p>Ugh! So many business owners let things like these keep them from communicating with customers (and potential ones).</p><p>But, let's charge ahead. Let's not keep our ideal clients waiting. Let's help them buy from us, and your writing can do just that!</p><p>In this episode, I delve into 3 mistakes we often make when writing for our businesses. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, I outline ways we can improve or shift our mindsets.</p><p>Below are the 3 mindsets I see most often and ones addressed in this episode.</p><ol><li>You talk about your business in ways that only you - the owner - care about.</li><li>You lack purpose when you write. (Hint: "I need to post," is NOT a purpose for writing.)</li><li>You allow poor punctuation, spelling or vocabulary to stop you from writing.</li></ol><br/><p>Believe me...I've learned to combat these mindsets the hard way. I hope my suggestions help you.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode's sponsor, SMD Coaching, is found at <a href="https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/</a></p><p>Find the slides mentioned in this episode at <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/blog/episode37" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/blog/episode37</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What holds you back when writing for your business? Poor punctuation? The dread of writing? Not knowing what to say? Writing but getting no response?</p><p>Ugh! So many business owners let things like these keep them from communicating with customers (and potential ones).</p><p>But, let's charge ahead. Let's not keep our ideal clients waiting. Let's help them buy from us, and your writing can do just that!</p><p>In this episode, I delve into 3 mistakes we often make when writing for our businesses. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, I outline ways we can improve or shift our mindsets.</p><p>Below are the 3 mindsets I see most often and ones addressed in this episode.</p><ol><li>You talk about your business in ways that only you - the owner - care about.</li><li>You lack purpose when you write. (Hint: "I need to post," is NOT a purpose for writing.)</li><li>You allow poor punctuation, spelling or vocabulary to stop you from writing.</li></ol><br/><p>Believe me...I've learned to combat these mindsets the hard way. I hope my suggestions help you.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode's sponsor, SMD Coaching, is found at <a href="https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/</a></p><p>Find the slides mentioned in this episode at <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/blog/episode37" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/blog/episode37</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/37-3-mistakes-we-make-when-writing-for-our-businesses-how-to-improve]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7b3614c8-662b-4ed6-864c-c8cd20b5de7e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d8b17517-aa3e-4163-b5f5-1ce8ce5813d4/ep-37-ig-live-3-mistakes-we-make.mp3" length="49546671" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>37</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>What an awesome opportunity we have as business owners! But, we often let writing frustrate us.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>36. Building a Strong E-Commerce Business with Erin Hooley</title><itunes:title>Building a Strong E-Commerce Business with Erin Hooley</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Okay, this episode has it all! From when Erin almost lost her business due to Etsy issues to her 3-lever system for revenue growth, we cover a lot of topics. </p><p>You don't want to miss this conversation with Erin Hooley, the founder of Bailey's Blossoms. </p><p>She started her infant and toddler clothing line in her garage and now has a 25, 000 square-foot warehouse. (Yes, I know you're jealous of the storage!) To say she's grown the business is an understatement. </p><p>In this episode, we talk about how she and her small team bounced back from a huge setback and how she's prepping her e-commerce site for holiday shoppers. </p><p>Warning, you'll need paper and pencil (or smartphone) for notes. </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>To learn more about Erin Hooley and Bailey's Blossoms, head to: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/baileysblossoms/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/baileysblossoms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and the website at <a href="https://www.baileysblossoms.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.baileysblossoms.com</a></p><p>To learn more about Creating the Ideal Customer Story, head here:</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay, this episode has it all! From when Erin almost lost her business due to Etsy issues to her 3-lever system for revenue growth, we cover a lot of topics. </p><p>You don't want to miss this conversation with Erin Hooley, the founder of Bailey's Blossoms. </p><p>She started her infant and toddler clothing line in her garage and now has a 25, 000 square-foot warehouse. (Yes, I know you're jealous of the storage!) To say she's grown the business is an understatement. </p><p>In this episode, we talk about how she and her small team bounced back from a huge setback and how she's prepping her e-commerce site for holiday shoppers. </p><p>Warning, you'll need paper and pencil (or smartphone) for notes. </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>To learn more about Erin Hooley and Bailey's Blossoms, head to: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/baileysblossoms/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/baileysblossoms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and the website at <a href="https://www.baileysblossoms.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.baileysblossoms.com</a></p><p>To learn more about Creating the Ideal Customer Story, head here:</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/36-building-a-strong-e-commerce-business-with-erin-hooley-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cde8542a-7a2a-4cd6-9bf0-4527461a8e51</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1f977add-f222-4a57-b3d8-e82e2e16da62/ep-36-with-erin-hooley.mp3" length="51027933" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Business talk, a story of defeat (well, almost), personal growth and more. Read on to learn why you need to hear this episode.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>35. The Holiday Rush - Getting Your Brick and Mortar Ready with Stacy Hamner</title><itunes:title>The Holiday Rush - Getting Your Brick and Mortar Ready with Stacy Hamner</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Are you ready for holiday shoppers? With the uncertainty of 2020, it's best to go into this season prepared. Control what you can control (and planning is one of those things). </p><p>In this episode, Stacy Hamner and I talk about what's on her to-do list to prep her brick and mortar store for the holiday rush. Stacy's the owner of Reclaimed Spirit, a lifestyle boutique, in Florence, AL. </p><p>It's a great episode full of practical advice and one you don't want to miss!</p><p>To learn more about Stacy Hamner:</p><p>Reclaimed Spirit on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reclaimedspirit/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagam</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reclaimedspirit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook </a></p><p>website: <a href="https://www.reclaimedspirithome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reclaimedspirithome.com/</a></p><p>The course mentioned in this episode: </p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you ready for holiday shoppers? With the uncertainty of 2020, it's best to go into this season prepared. Control what you can control (and planning is one of those things). </p><p>In this episode, Stacy Hamner and I talk about what's on her to-do list to prep her brick and mortar store for the holiday rush. Stacy's the owner of Reclaimed Spirit, a lifestyle boutique, in Florence, AL. </p><p>It's a great episode full of practical advice and one you don't want to miss!</p><p>To learn more about Stacy Hamner:</p><p>Reclaimed Spirit on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reclaimedspirit/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagam</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reclaimedspirit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook </a></p><p>website: <a href="https://www.reclaimedspirithome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reclaimedspirithome.com/</a></p><p>The course mentioned in this episode: </p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/35-the-holiday-rush-getting-your-brick-and-mortar-ready-with-stacy-hamner-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f35a874b-82cd-474a-b0e6-6b959557ef5f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/531dd8f6-209c-4245-bd99-504cf0259930/stacy-hamner-ep-35.mp3" length="37782770" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>An important question for you, especially if you own a brick and mortar store...</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>34. Social Media Is Not the Only Way to Grow a Business - Networking with Vicki Morris</title><itunes:title>Social Media Is Not the Only Way to Grow a Business - Networking with Vicki Morris</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Vicki Morris has spent much of her entrepreneurial journey making sure networking opportunities are available for every entrepreneur. In this episode, she talks about the power of networking and how to do it. </p><p>If you've shied away from social media, this episode is for you. It's a reminder that, while social media is important, it's not the only way to grow a business. </p><p>If you've shied away from networking because you're timid or feel uncomfortable or think it's cheesy, well, this episode is for you too. Vicki reminds us of the purpose and shares tips. </p><p>Listen in as Vicki shares her passion for networking and marketing, in general. </p><p>To learn more about Vicki Morris...</p><p>website - <a href="https://www.facetoface-marketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Face to Face Marketing</a></p><p>Vicki on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/facetofacemarketingllc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pr4smallbiz/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.therisegrouphsv.com/?fbclid=IwAR2ww06N4sHR9mIm9d9JntkxElKer5VuqSN5aIswEFkJmHndVe9ph6mMB98" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RISE Networking</a> in Huntsville, AL </p><p>To learn more about my online course mentioned in this episode...</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/onlinecourses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vicki Morris has spent much of her entrepreneurial journey making sure networking opportunities are available for every entrepreneur. In this episode, she talks about the power of networking and how to do it. </p><p>If you've shied away from social media, this episode is for you. It's a reminder that, while social media is important, it's not the only way to grow a business. </p><p>If you've shied away from networking because you're timid or feel uncomfortable or think it's cheesy, well, this episode is for you too. Vicki reminds us of the purpose and shares tips. </p><p>Listen in as Vicki shares her passion for networking and marketing, in general. </p><p>To learn more about Vicki Morris...</p><p>website - <a href="https://www.facetoface-marketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Face to Face Marketing</a></p><p>Vicki on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/facetofacemarketingllc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pr4smallbiz/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.therisegrouphsv.com/?fbclid=IwAR2ww06N4sHR9mIm9d9JntkxElKer5VuqSN5aIswEFkJmHndVe9ph6mMB98" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RISE Networking</a> in Huntsville, AL </p><p>To learn more about my online course mentioned in this episode...</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com/onlinecourses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/34-social-media-is-not-the-only-way-to-grow-a-business-networking-with-vicki-morris]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d5bfee6c-2a53-454f-a34b-88e5115a264d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/48535261-6460-4c7e-a6d5-353202b8f255/episode-34-with-vicki-morris.mp3" length="44453055" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Social media is wonderful. But, networking - getting a chance to talk and connect with other business owners - is essential too.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>33. Using Facebook to Educate - Tips for Creating Free Groups and for Doing Lives</title><itunes:title>Using Facebook to Educate - Tips for Creating Free Groups and for Doing Lives</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Initially, I had planned to talk about Facebook Lives. BUT Shannon Fox offered great tips on that topic AND so much more. For example, she has a free Facebook group, as well as a paid-for coaching group. She shared how she structures the two and how she consistently finds topics to keep members engaged. That's just the tip of the iceberg, though! </p><p>Shannon is a mom of 4 and a certified coach with Trim Healthy Mama. So, she's busy! Yet, Shannon has worked hard to create a business that fills her full of joy, serves her clients well and gives her the freedom to be a mother and wife.</p><p>It's a great episode! </p><p>Find Shannon Fox on Facebook here <a href="https://www.facebook.com/trimhealthyfox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/trimhealthyfox.</a></p><p>For my course Creating an Ideal Customer Story, head here: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Initially, I had planned to talk about Facebook Lives. BUT Shannon Fox offered great tips on that topic AND so much more. For example, she has a free Facebook group, as well as a paid-for coaching group. She shared how she structures the two and how she consistently finds topics to keep members engaged. That's just the tip of the iceberg, though! </p><p>Shannon is a mom of 4 and a certified coach with Trim Healthy Mama. So, she's busy! Yet, Shannon has worked hard to create a business that fills her full of joy, serves her clients well and gives her the freedom to be a mother and wife.</p><p>It's a great episode! </p><p>Find Shannon Fox on Facebook here <a href="https://www.facebook.com/trimhealthyfox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/trimhealthyfox.</a></p><p>For my course Creating an Ideal Customer Story, head here: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/33-using-facebook-to-educate-tips-for-creating-free-groups-and-for-doing-lives]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">88ee72c9-f11f-45db-a0b2-b1b4ca74aac7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e39b8bf1-f327-4937-9f1b-a70e0f9aec59/episode-33-with-shannon-fox.mp3" length="52668900" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>So, Shannon brings all of the tips in this episode!</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>32. Market Research to Know More about Your Customers and Products</title><itunes:title>Simple Market Research to Know More about Your Customers and Products</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Gosh, I've probably said it a thousand times, "Know your ideal customer." But, exactly how do we go about learning more about our ideal client, especially if our business is online?</p><p>This episode takes you through 7 steps to completing market research. Believe me, the steps are simple. </p><p>And also believe me, small businesses should do market research. It's not just for large companies. </p><p>This is a task many businesses skip so be different! Learn about who is buying from you and why. It's powerful and informative to hear your product/service described by someone outside your business. </p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; Find me on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiretoengage/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@inspiretoengage</a> and on my site at <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com</a>. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gosh, I've probably said it a thousand times, "Know your ideal customer." But, exactly how do we go about learning more about our ideal client, especially if our business is online?</p><p>This episode takes you through 7 steps to completing market research. Believe me, the steps are simple. </p><p>And also believe me, small businesses should do market research. It's not just for large companies. </p><p>This is a task many businesses skip so be different! Learn about who is buying from you and why. It's powerful and informative to hear your product/service described by someone outside your business. </p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; Find me on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiretoengage/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@inspiretoengage</a> and on my site at <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com</a>. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/32-market-research-to-know-more-about-your-customers-and-products-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e7c6a818-de9f-4570-99bf-860a5ccea794</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ec1f5d0b-1ae6-4c4c-a6f4-803e8c494fbe/episode-32-simple-market-research.mp3" length="53792364" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Have you heard the term &quot;market research&quot; but thought it sounded complicated or something only corporations do? Well, I think small businesses can and should do market research.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>31. Using Your Elevator Pitch to Make Great Follow-Up Calls</title><itunes:title>Using Your Elevator Pitch to Make Great Follow-Up Calls</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most of us spend a lot of time on marketing but not a lot on sales. To clarify, we do the marketing - attracting people to us through social media or search engines. But once we have their attention, we’re not sure how to close the deal. We haven’t spent much time thinking through our sales process. Or, we realize it’s missing something.&nbsp;</p><p>This episode looks at one step in the sales process - phone calls. Yes! I wrote PHONE CALLS!&nbsp;</p><p>Many of us would rather sit in a room of rotting garbage than get on the phone.&nbsp;</p><p>But there are some steps we can take - like creating a script! - to help us confidently call people who’ve inquired about our services/products.&nbsp;</p><p>And note, this isn’t about cold calls. This episode is about following up with potential customers who have inquired already, usually by a form on our site.&nbsp;</p><p>It’s about writing an elevator pitch and using it, plus a few other steps, to make a phone script that puts you one step closer to making the sale.&nbsp;</p><p>I must say a big thank you to Sarah-Daye and Gari-Ann from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/microweddingsva/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Micro-Weddings Virgina</a> and Sarah Mae Dickinson from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smdcoaching/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SMD Coaching</a>. This episode would not have been possible without these 3 savvy and smart ladies. </p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us spend a lot of time on marketing but not a lot on sales. To clarify, we do the marketing - attracting people to us through social media or search engines. But once we have their attention, we’re not sure how to close the deal. We haven’t spent much time thinking through our sales process. Or, we realize it’s missing something.&nbsp;</p><p>This episode looks at one step in the sales process - phone calls. Yes! I wrote PHONE CALLS!&nbsp;</p><p>Many of us would rather sit in a room of rotting garbage than get on the phone.&nbsp;</p><p>But there are some steps we can take - like creating a script! - to help us confidently call people who’ve inquired about our services/products.&nbsp;</p><p>And note, this isn’t about cold calls. This episode is about following up with potential customers who have inquired already, usually by a form on our site.&nbsp;</p><p>It’s about writing an elevator pitch and using it, plus a few other steps, to make a phone script that puts you one step closer to making the sale.&nbsp;</p><p>I must say a big thank you to Sarah-Daye and Gari-Ann from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/microweddingsva/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Micro-Weddings Virgina</a> and Sarah Mae Dickinson from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smdcoaching/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SMD Coaching</a>. This episode would not have been possible without these 3 savvy and smart ladies. </p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/31-using-your-elevator-pitch-to-make-great-follow-up-calls-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0ab1faf0-321e-458a-9f0a-fa2bbe9a2f70</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c69cddfa-25be-4672-a26f-eba75970f267/episode-31-elevator-pitch-in-inquiry-call.mp3" length="49023692" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>The follow-up calls. These are things we don&apos;t consider, or we completely avoid. However, follow-up calls can be a powerful part of your sales funnel.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>30. The Importance of Knowing Your Ideal Customer</title><itunes:title>The Importance of Knowing Your Ideal Customer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When we skip this step - identifying our ideal customer - we begin to feel frustrated, anxious, doubtful and unclear. A business that once was a great idea and exciting now is an albatross. It causes us more angst than joy. </p><p>In this episode, I share several reasons why identifying your ideal customer is imperative. (Hint: We're reminded of our purpose again.) </p><p>Plus, I discuss 3 misunderstandings that I often hear. For example, business owners resist determining an ideal client because they have more than one ideal customer. I address that issue and explain why that may be true and why it may not be. </p><p>If you haven't determined your ideal client, or it's been a while since you've revisited your notes, this episode is for you. </p><p> </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we skip this step - identifying our ideal customer - we begin to feel frustrated, anxious, doubtful and unclear. A business that once was a great idea and exciting now is an albatross. It causes us more angst than joy. </p><p>In this episode, I share several reasons why identifying your ideal customer is imperative. (Hint: We're reminded of our purpose again.) </p><p>Plus, I discuss 3 misunderstandings that I often hear. For example, business owners resist determining an ideal client because they have more than one ideal customer. I address that issue and explain why that may be true and why it may not be. </p><p>If you haven't determined your ideal client, or it's been a while since you've revisited your notes, this episode is for you. </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/the-importance-of-knowing-your-ideal-customer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c1b424b9-555a-440b-b5b8-81ef951e5623</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9c3a683e-c92e-4606-86c0-00706ec1ab8d/episode-30-importance-of-your-ideal-customer.mp3" length="54757626" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Not many people want to talk about the topic of &quot;ideal customers.&quot; But, I do. See, it&apos;s not cool or trendy. But, it&apos;s important!</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>29. Stephanie Sawyer - Using Facebook Live to Pivot</title><itunes:title>Stephanie Sawyer - Using Facebook Live to Pivot</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In less than a year of opening her business, Stephanie faced the challenges that COVID-19 brought to all business owners - how to keep the doors open (figuratively speaking, of course, since many were forced to close their doors for weeks). </p><p>Armed with her can-do attitude and an appetizer recipe, she attempted her first Facebook Live in her basement as a way to sell her store's products. </p><p>Hilarity ensued. It didn't go as planned. </p><p>But she had success. And more importantly, she showed up again the following week. </p><p>If you're looking for some inspiration, some business talk and a few laughs, this episode is for you, my dear. :) </p><p><strong>To learn more about Stephanie Sawyer and her eclectic art boutique</strong></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildflowersonsignal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/wildflowersonsignal</a></p><p>website -<a href="https://www.wildflowersonsignal.com/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wildflowersonsignal.com/ </a></p><p><strong>To learn more about Creating an Ideal Customer Story (online course)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In less than a year of opening her business, Stephanie faced the challenges that COVID-19 brought to all business owners - how to keep the doors open (figuratively speaking, of course, since many were forced to close their doors for weeks). </p><p>Armed with her can-do attitude and an appetizer recipe, she attempted her first Facebook Live in her basement as a way to sell her store's products. </p><p>Hilarity ensued. It didn't go as planned. </p><p>But she had success. And more importantly, she showed up again the following week. </p><p>If you're looking for some inspiration, some business talk and a few laughs, this episode is for you, my dear. :) </p><p><strong>To learn more about Stephanie Sawyer and her eclectic art boutique</strong></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildflowersonsignal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/wildflowersonsignal</a></p><p>website -<a href="https://www.wildflowersonsignal.com/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wildflowersonsignal.com/ </a></p><p><strong>To learn more about Creating an Ideal Customer Story (online course)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/29-stephanie-sawyer-using-facebook-live-to-pivot]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e29fd04d-aae9-4d65-86f6-23dc879217fc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cf88f6bf-2d9e-43b2-b626-036fb7f24692/episode-29-stephanie-sawyer.mp3" length="40336932" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>As horrible as COVID-19 has been, a few positives have come - more family time, reflecting on what&apos;s important and a willingness to try new things.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>28. How to Improve Email Writing - 5 Actions to Take</title><itunes:title>How to Improve Email Writing - 5 Actions to Take</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Writing emails for your business probably feels scary. You don't want to seem salesy. You don't want to intrude. You don't have time to write. You feel like a bad writer.</p><p>The list of excuses goes on and on. And guess what! All business owners have these same thoughts at some point.</p><p>In this episode, I make a case for us to get over ourselves and get to writing. (Think about...everyone with purchasing power has an email address. Even our grandmothers.)</p><p>If you dread writing emails (or maybe you love writing them but are always looking for tips), this episode is for you. In it, I share 5 actionable tips to improve your email writing. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Writing emails for your business probably feels scary. You don't want to seem salesy. You don't want to intrude. You don't have time to write. You feel like a bad writer.</p><p>The list of excuses goes on and on. And guess what! All business owners have these same thoughts at some point.</p><p>In this episode, I make a case for us to get over ourselves and get to writing. (Think about...everyone with purchasing power has an email address. Even our grandmothers.)</p><p>If you dread writing emails (or maybe you love writing them but are always looking for tips), this episode is for you. In it, I share 5 actionable tips to improve your email writing. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/28-how-to-improve-email-writing-5-actions-to-take]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7e66f430-f530-4356-8b2e-aabd4b87d4ce</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7743f479-22c0-4893-9414-d9bde30f93c4/episode-28-how-to-improve-email-writing.mp3" length="46211203" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Most of us didn&apos;t get into business to write emails. Yet, it&apos;s a task we find ourselves doing...or dreading to do.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>27. I&apos;m a Bad Writer - 3 Truths and 3 Tips to Change Your Mind</title><itunes:title>I&apos;m a Bad Writer - 3 Truths and 3 Tips to Change Your Mind</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I often hear, "You don't understand, Rachel. I'm a bad writer." Have you ever said that? If so, this episode is dedicated to you. [insert a virtual hug here]</p><p>In this episode, I push back against the "bad writer" mindset. </p><p>We use writing every day. We don't say, "I'm a bad writer," when our son asks us to add a toy to his Christmas list in our phone. We write texts to friends to say happy birthday and how much we appreciate them. </p><p>We have the basic skills needed to convey our thoughts. </p><p>So we carry THAT mindset into our businesses and start to look at writing as a way to sustain and move our businesses forward.   </p><p>I share 3 truths to change your mindset from "I'm a bad writer" to "I'm a writer." And, I offer 3 tips to make writing for your business a little easier. </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>My website: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com </a></p><p>Email: rachel@inspiretoengage.com </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I often hear, "You don't understand, Rachel. I'm a bad writer." Have you ever said that? If so, this episode is dedicated to you. [insert a virtual hug here]</p><p>In this episode, I push back against the "bad writer" mindset. </p><p>We use writing every day. We don't say, "I'm a bad writer," when our son asks us to add a toy to his Christmas list in our phone. We write texts to friends to say happy birthday and how much we appreciate them. </p><p>We have the basic skills needed to convey our thoughts. </p><p>So we carry THAT mindset into our businesses and start to look at writing as a way to sustain and move our businesses forward.   </p><p>I share 3 truths to change your mindset from "I'm a bad writer" to "I'm a writer." And, I offer 3 tips to make writing for your business a little easier. </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>My website: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com </a></p><p>Email: rachel@inspiretoengage.com </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/27-i-am-a-bad-writer-3-truths-and-3-tips-to-change-your-mindset]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">87a7d47f-d683-4694-830f-9b9703378fc6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/080351d6-723f-4d3a-a269-800de175ce78/episode-27-im-a-bad-writer.mp3" length="29150283" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>My mother-in-law scolds me when I say that I&apos;m a bad cook. She knows that our minds go where our words take us. This episode is NOT about cooking but about another negative comment, one clients say about themselves repeatedly. See below for more info.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>26. How to Write A Sales Email to a Warm Audience</title><itunes:title>How to Write A Sales Email to a Warm Audience</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A client and I recently worked on a short sales email, and this episode goes into the thought process behind that email. Crystal Brewer is the owner of Rocket City Sewcial. She offers sewing classes for kids 8 to 88 and rents a long arm to quilters. </p><p>Recently, people on her email list contacted her directly asking if and when she was offering sewing classes again for homeschool students, hence making the audience for our sales email warm (very warm...They were eager to hear about her class.) </p><p>In this episode, I share visual tricks for how to make sales emails <em>more readable</em>, less intimating to the busy reader. </p><p>I also address subject lines for sales emails and the mindset needed to write an email that sells. One hint - Think benefits instead features.</p><p>I hope you enjoy!</p><p><strong>mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><p>&gt;&gt;sample sales email <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/sample-sales-email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/sample-sales-email </a></p><p>&gt;&gt;online course - Creating an Ideal Customer Story <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p>&gt;&gt;To learn more about Crystal and Rocket City Sewcial, head to her site or follow her on Instagram. (She is based in Huntsville, AL and as of July 2020 doesn't offer virtual classes. Just a heads up for those outside of Huntsville.)</p><p><a href="https://www.rocketcitysewcial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.rocketcitysewcial.com/</a></p><p>Instagram for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rocketcitysewcial_/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rocket City Sewcial </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A client and I recently worked on a short sales email, and this episode goes into the thought process behind that email. Crystal Brewer is the owner of Rocket City Sewcial. She offers sewing classes for kids 8 to 88 and rents a long arm to quilters. </p><p>Recently, people on her email list contacted her directly asking if and when she was offering sewing classes again for homeschool students, hence making the audience for our sales email warm (very warm...They were eager to hear about her class.) </p><p>In this episode, I share visual tricks for how to make sales emails <em>more readable</em>, less intimating to the busy reader. </p><p>I also address subject lines for sales emails and the mindset needed to write an email that sells. One hint - Think benefits instead features.</p><p>I hope you enjoy!</p><p><strong>mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><p>&gt;&gt;sample sales email <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/sample-sales-email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/sample-sales-email </a></p><p>&gt;&gt;online course - Creating an Ideal Customer Story <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p>&gt;&gt;To learn more about Crystal and Rocket City Sewcial, head to her site or follow her on Instagram. (She is based in Huntsville, AL and as of July 2020 doesn't offer virtual classes. Just a heads up for those outside of Huntsville.)</p><p><a href="https://www.rocketcitysewcial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.rocketcitysewcial.com/</a></p><p>Instagram for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rocketcitysewcial_/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rocket City Sewcial </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/26-how-to-write-a-sales-email-to-a-warm-audience-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cf6281a0-7ab3-497e-9ce3-d14a201943be</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/79a82faa-6d1a-49de-819c-b83b2f181475/episode-26-how-to-write-a-sales-email-for-a-warm-audience.mp3" length="49557976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>43:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Sales emails are a part of the job if you&apos;re a small business owner. Read below to learn about this episode on writing a sales email.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>25. Back to School Special - Time to Get Systems and Tools in Place to Streamline!</title><itunes:title>Back to School Special - Time to Get Systems and Tools in Place to Streamline!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>School will start back soon...in various ways due to COVID-19. But, it will start! So we adults are beginning to think of daily routines to help kiddos succeed. And, at the same time, we'll be juggling our businesses and wanting to be successful too!  In this episode, I look at three areas where we can streamline our energy, time and brain width (like bandwith, but with the mental capacity we have each day).  </p><p>I look at areas like digital time tracking, appointment scheduling and social media planning. PLUS, I highlight apps and tools in those areas that can help us!</p><p>If you like this episode, please rate or review the podcast. You, as a business owner, know the power of customer reviews. :) </p><p>To learn more about me:</p><p>website: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com</a>       </p><p>freebie discussed in this episode: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/freeposts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com/freeposts</a></p><p>course - Creating an Ideal Customer Story: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiretoengage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@inspiretoengage</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelEubanks.InspireToEngage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inspire to Engage</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>School will start back soon...in various ways due to COVID-19. But, it will start! So we adults are beginning to think of daily routines to help kiddos succeed. And, at the same time, we'll be juggling our businesses and wanting to be successful too!  In this episode, I look at three areas where we can streamline our energy, time and brain width (like bandwith, but with the mental capacity we have each day).  </p><p>I look at areas like digital time tracking, appointment scheduling and social media planning. PLUS, I highlight apps and tools in those areas that can help us!</p><p>If you like this episode, please rate or review the podcast. You, as a business owner, know the power of customer reviews. :) </p><p>To learn more about me:</p><p>website: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com</a>       </p><p>freebie discussed in this episode: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/freeposts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com/freeposts</a></p><p>course - Creating an Ideal Customer Story: <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiretoengage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@inspiretoengage</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelEubanks.InspireToEngage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inspire to Engage</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/25-back-to-school-special-time-to-get-systems-and-tools-in-place-to-streamline]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6d1ad425-4e7d-48a6-8235-60e44b3a3f8c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4fbb28e3-dc8f-41df-8e0c-3cfefedacc39/episode-25-back-to-school-special-systems.mp3" length="28002859" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>27:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Back to School and New Year&apos;s are two times in America when we start fresh! So, it&apos;s time we streamline our businesses so we can build routines to scale...or just concentrate more on our families. Read below for more info.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>24. Deanna Mason - Building a Business While Staying True to the Family Life You Want</title><itunes:title>Deanna Mason - Building a Business While Staying True to the Family Life You Want</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It's hard building a business <em>and</em> raising a family. Deanna is no stranger to this juggle so as a mompreneur herself, she now teaches other moms (well, anyone listening to this podcast episode!) how to grow a sustainable business and still have a life. </p><p>In this episode, we talk the importance of knowing your belief system, what tasks she took off her plate when she realized what she was doing was not sustainable, plus more. </p><p>If you're looking for validation, or maybe even permission, to step the heck back for a second, catch your breath and cuddle on the couch to watch a movie with your little one (or even teenager), then this episode is for you! </p><p>To learn more about Deanna Mason...</p><p>On Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedeannamason/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @thedeannamason</a></p><p>website <a href="https://deannamason.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://deannamason.com/</a></p><p>To grab my course Creating an Ideal Customer Story, use <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a>. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's hard building a business <em>and</em> raising a family. Deanna is no stranger to this juggle so as a mompreneur herself, she now teaches other moms (well, anyone listening to this podcast episode!) how to grow a sustainable business and still have a life. </p><p>In this episode, we talk the importance of knowing your belief system, what tasks she took off her plate when she realized what she was doing was not sustainable, plus more. </p><p>If you're looking for validation, or maybe even permission, to step the heck back for a second, catch your breath and cuddle on the couch to watch a movie with your little one (or even teenager), then this episode is for you! </p><p>To learn more about Deanna Mason...</p><p>On Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedeannamason/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @thedeannamason</a></p><p>website <a href="https://deannamason.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://deannamason.com/</a></p><p>To grab my course Creating an Ideal Customer Story, use <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a>. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/24-deanna-mason-building-a-business-while-staying-true-to-the-family-life-you-want]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3ce31d44-da82-4c65-897a-bd289d31dd7c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b7214222-2b1a-4df1-94a7-4619b6bd103c/episode-24-with-deanna-mason-finished.mp3" length="51672024" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Deanna Mason is one calm, cool and collected lady and a breath of fresh air in this rat race we call small business.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>23. A Short Story on Perceived Value</title><itunes:title>A Short Story on Perceived Value</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever stuttered when telling your prices or immediately lowered your prices out of fear of rejection? I have, and it's a bad feeling. </p><p>This short episode offers a big takeaway. After a dear friend shared a lesson he learned about perceived value, I had to share it with you (with his permission of course). I couldn't stop thinking about his story because it was such a simple lesson in how we often undervalue our work as business owners. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever stuttered when telling your prices or immediately lowered your prices out of fear of rejection? I have, and it's a bad feeling. </p><p>This short episode offers a big takeaway. After a dear friend shared a lesson he learned about perceived value, I had to share it with you (with his permission of course). I couldn't stop thinking about his story because it was such a simple lesson in how we often undervalue our work as business owners. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/23-a-short-story-on-perceived-value]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d2f47e3b-5cd6-4248-ad7c-8e8af7175eb5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c2d6286d-d925-4c59-afc5-4f63ae9aed82/episode-23-perceived-value.mp3" length="12434510" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Listen as I tell a story about a rushed trip to Sam&apos;s Club, baseball photos and perceived value by customers. It&apos;s a lesson on the value customers place on our small businesses.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>22. Part 2 - SEO for Small Business Owners with Monique Idemudia</title><itunes:title>Part 2 - SEO for Small Business Owners with Monique Idemudia</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In the second part of our interview, we go a little deeper. We talk title tags, number of words needed on webpages to avoid "thin content," plus much more.</p><p>As with the first part of our chat (episode 21), Monique offers tips that are doable, and she is a great cheerleader for all, even those just starting to learn about SEO.</p><p><strong>To learn more about this smart lady and Dragon Digital Marketing</strong> ...</p><p>website - <a href="https://www.dragon-digital-marketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dragon-digital-marketing.com/</a></p><p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DragonDigitalMarketingOfficial/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DragonDigitalMarketingOfficial/</a></p><p><strong>My online course called Creating An Ideal Customer Story</strong> -</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><strong>Grace Girl Beads</strong>, the jewelry website used as a case study in this episode - It has beautiful handmade jewelry! <a href="https://gracegirlbeads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gracegirlbeads.com/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the second part of our interview, we go a little deeper. We talk title tags, number of words needed on webpages to avoid "thin content," plus much more.</p><p>As with the first part of our chat (episode 21), Monique offers tips that are doable, and she is a great cheerleader for all, even those just starting to learn about SEO.</p><p><strong>To learn more about this smart lady and Dragon Digital Marketing</strong> ...</p><p>website - <a href="https://www.dragon-digital-marketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dragon-digital-marketing.com/</a></p><p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DragonDigitalMarketingOfficial/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DragonDigitalMarketingOfficial/</a></p><p><strong>My online course called Creating An Ideal Customer Story</strong> -</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><strong>Grace Girl Beads</strong>, the jewelry website used as a case study in this episode - It has beautiful handmade jewelry! <a href="https://gracegirlbeads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gracegirlbeads.com/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/22-part-2-seo-for-small-business-owners-with-monique-idemudia-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ba401212-c1a3-440e-b85d-62df34f08471</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f43865ab-1cae-4f1a-957f-13aedbe54399/episode-21-with-monique-finished.mp3" length="44446102" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>SEO seems scary and &quot;too hard&quot; for some of us. But, Monique makes it doable! See below for more info about this episode.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>21. SEO for Small Business Owners with Monique Idemudia - part 1</title><itunes:title>SEO for Small Business Owners with Monique Idemudia - part 1</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Okay, SEO is not exactly a sexy topic, but it's one we as small business owners often wonder about and want to learn more. This episode with Monique Idemudia from Dragon Digital Marketing is FULL of actionable tips. </p><p>She takes us through 4 key steps to making our websites more likely to rank in search results. </p><p>This episode is the first one is a 2-part series with Monique. </p><p><strong>To learn more about this smart lady and Dragon Digital Marketing</strong> ...</p><p>website - <a href="https://www.dragon-digital-marketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dragon-digital-marketing.com/</a></p><p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DragonDigitalMarketingOfficial/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DragonDigitalMarketingOfficial/</a></p><p><strong>My online course called Creating An Ideal Customer Story</strong> - </p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><strong>Grace Girl Beads</strong>, the jewelry website used as a case study in this episode - It has beautiful handmade jewelry!  <a href="https://gracegirlbeads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gracegirlbeads.com/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay, SEO is not exactly a sexy topic, but it's one we as small business owners often wonder about and want to learn more. This episode with Monique Idemudia from Dragon Digital Marketing is FULL of actionable tips. </p><p>She takes us through 4 key steps to making our websites more likely to rank in search results. </p><p>This episode is the first one is a 2-part series with Monique. </p><p><strong>To learn more about this smart lady and Dragon Digital Marketing</strong> ...</p><p>website - <a href="https://www.dragon-digital-marketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dragon-digital-marketing.com/</a></p><p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DragonDigitalMarketingOfficial/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DragonDigitalMarketingOfficial/</a></p><p><strong>My online course called Creating An Ideal Customer Story</strong> - </p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/online-courses</a></p><p><strong>Grace Girl Beads</strong>, the jewelry website used as a case study in this episode - It has beautiful handmade jewelry!  <a href="https://gracegirlbeads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gracegirlbeads.com/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/21-seo-for-small-business-owners-with-monique-idemudia-part-1]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b697ad34-511e-4409-a33a-452838c12ae6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:58:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cfd0cb42-ebe7-4003-af99-da9dc6d532d6/moniques-episode-21-part-1-of-2.mp3" length="45223654" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>SEO can be a scary topic, but Monique breaks it down into actionable steps so we can all understand it! See below for more info.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>20. Sarah Mae Dickinson - Being Good at Sales as a Small Business Owner</title><itunes:title>Sarah Mae Dickinson - Being Good at Sales as a Small Business Owner</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'll admit that sales doesn't come easy to me, but in this episode, Sarah makes it doable and even fun. Face it; as business owners, we're in sales. If we're not selling products or services, then we just have an expensive and time consuming hobby. (And we ain't got time for that. Ha!) </p><p>We discuss...</p><p>-the importance of understanding our sales funnel.</p><p>-why raising our prices isn't a bad thing (and actually brings good to our businesses and our lives).</p><p>-the first 2 steps we should take to be better at sales RIGHT NOW.</p><p>-and the differences and similarities between sales and marketing.</p><p>This episode is full of actionable tips!  </p><p>To learn more about Sarah, see below. </p><p>website: <a href="https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/</a>  (For the downloads mentioned in this podcast, click Learning Resources &gt; Downloadables.)</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smdcoaching/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@smdcoaching</a>          Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sarahmae.dickinson.9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Mae Dickinson</a></p><p>To learn more about your ideal customer, here's a download that may help. <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'll admit that sales doesn't come easy to me, but in this episode, Sarah makes it doable and even fun. Face it; as business owners, we're in sales. If we're not selling products or services, then we just have an expensive and time consuming hobby. (And we ain't got time for that. Ha!) </p><p>We discuss...</p><p>-the importance of understanding our sales funnel.</p><p>-why raising our prices isn't a bad thing (and actually brings good to our businesses and our lives).</p><p>-the first 2 steps we should take to be better at sales RIGHT NOW.</p><p>-and the differences and similarities between sales and marketing.</p><p>This episode is full of actionable tips!  </p><p>To learn more about Sarah, see below. </p><p>website: <a href="https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sarahmaedickinson.com/</a>  (For the downloads mentioned in this podcast, click Learning Resources &gt; Downloadables.)</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smdcoaching/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@smdcoaching</a>          Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sarahmae.dickinson.9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Mae Dickinson</a></p><p>To learn more about your ideal customer, here's a download that may help. <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspiretoengage.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/20-sarah-mae-dickinson-being-good-at-sales-as-a-small-business-owner-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e53be7cb-00b9-47b2-bfac-a8411b24dd5a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e6ecc38c-0e62-42c2-abce-f6531b56618c/sarah-dickinson-episode-20.mp3" length="71470944" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Sales may not come easy to some of us, but we can be better at sales with the right mindset and actionable steps. Starting TODAY!</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>19. Ugh...But I Don&apos;t Know What to Write</title><itunes:title>Ugh...But I Don&apos;t Know What to Write</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I hear this a lot, "Yeah, I know I should be consistent on social media, but I don't know what to write." Another one, "I want my website to sound different, but I don't know what to say." </p><p>Raise your hand if you have uttered anything like this? (My hand is most definitely raised!) This episode is about getting the words flowing again...getting us unstuck so that we can communicate to wonderful customers about our small business. </p><p>I offer 8 writing tips to help frame our thinking so that we can find the words to write social posts, emails, product descriptions and more. </p><p>See below for the freebie - A Week of Post Ideas (as discussed in tip 4). </p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/freeposts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/freeposts</a></p><p>To grab, Know Your Ideal Customer Better, head to <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">my homepage</a>.</p><p>And, find me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiretoengage/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelEubanks.InspireToEngage/?ref=bookmarks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or LinkedIn. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I hear this a lot, "Yeah, I know I should be consistent on social media, but I don't know what to write." Another one, "I want my website to sound different, but I don't know what to say." </p><p>Raise your hand if you have uttered anything like this? (My hand is most definitely raised!) This episode is about getting the words flowing again...getting us unstuck so that we can communicate to wonderful customers about our small business. </p><p>I offer 8 writing tips to help frame our thinking so that we can find the words to write social posts, emails, product descriptions and more. </p><p>See below for the freebie - A Week of Post Ideas (as discussed in tip 4). </p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/freeposts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/freeposts</a></p><p>To grab, Know Your Ideal Customer Better, head to <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">my homepage</a>.</p><p>And, find me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiretoengage/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelEubanks.InspireToEngage/?ref=bookmarks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or LinkedIn. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/19-writing-tips-for-small-business-owners]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a48d3ed4-a81c-4df0-a390-b9c5ad184dae</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/786a5382-5a9e-4dca-9b9d-275e3eebd32f/episode-19-but-i-dont-know-what-to-write.mp3" length="37797205" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>See below for more information on this episode.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>18. Lindsey Hazel - Getting Started with Video</title><itunes:title>Lindsey Hazel - Getting Started with Video</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Lindsey has helped me have the confidence to get in front of a camera, hit record AND actually share it with the world! I'm a scaredy cat when it comes to video. If she can help me...she can help you. </p><p>In this episode, Lindsey talks about taking baby steps when it comes to recording yourself. Plus, she offers great advice for deciding on video topics, and she even reveals her mindset for when she's sharing a video on social media or her YouTube channel. Hint - It's easy to do but something most of us overlook when we're trying to find the courage to share a video. </p><p>This is a great episode! I learned so much. </p><p>See below for more about Lindsey and the resources mentioned in this episode...</p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelindseyhazel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thelindseyhazel</a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvvwXQpMfu7p5u41cSApsQg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lindsey Hazel </a></p><p>website - <a href="https://www.lindseyhazel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lindseyhazel.com</a></p><p><a href="https://shop.lindseyhazel.com/password" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Getting Started on YouTube - Checklist</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1s663GARyU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Screen Recording on an iPhone - video by Lindsey Hazel</a></p><p>Freebie by me - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Know Your Ideal Customer Better</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lindsey has helped me have the confidence to get in front of a camera, hit record AND actually share it with the world! I'm a scaredy cat when it comes to video. If she can help me...she can help you. </p><p>In this episode, Lindsey talks about taking baby steps when it comes to recording yourself. Plus, she offers great advice for deciding on video topics, and she even reveals her mindset for when she's sharing a video on social media or her YouTube channel. Hint - It's easy to do but something most of us overlook when we're trying to find the courage to share a video. </p><p>This is a great episode! I learned so much. </p><p>See below for more about Lindsey and the resources mentioned in this episode...</p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelindseyhazel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thelindseyhazel</a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvvwXQpMfu7p5u41cSApsQg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lindsey Hazel </a></p><p>website - <a href="https://www.lindseyhazel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lindseyhazel.com</a></p><p><a href="https://shop.lindseyhazel.com/password" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Getting Started on YouTube - Checklist</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1s663GARyU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Screen Recording on an iPhone - video by Lindsey Hazel</a></p><p>Freebie by me - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Know Your Ideal Customer Better</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/18-lindsey-hazel-getting-started-with-video-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">821df20f-1a38-48df-b308-f69534fdd636</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 01:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3accd6e8-37c5-42a1-a966-a78c5b0f9fe5/episode-18-lindsey-hazel-normalized.mp3" length="32851533" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Please see below for more info.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>17. Instagram Stories - Getting Started, Using Hashtags and How to Increase Reach</title><itunes:title>Instagram Stories - Getting Started, Using Hashtags and How to Increase Reach</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I get a lot of questions about Instagram Stories...from what are they, to what should I post, to do I use hashtags. So, we're tackling the topic of Instagram Stories! This episode is both for the beginner and for those who've been playing the Stories game for a while.</p><p>For a section of the episode, I walk you through adding your first Story. So, if you are just starting with Stories, you'll want to listen. [begins 7:20]</p><p>But then I take on the topics of hashtags and ways to possibly increase our reach. Are you an ole pro? Do you use hashtags? If so, do you have a strategy? This section is for you. [begins 22:00]</p><p>Of course, this episode doesn't cover everything there is to know about Instagram Stories, but it's a good starting point.</p><p>book and people referenced:</p><p>Ann Handley's book <em>Everybody Writes </em></p><p>Lindsey Hazel <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelindseyhazel/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thelindseyhazel</a></p><p>Molly Marshall <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollymarshallmarketing/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mollymarshallmarketing</a></p><p>Link to freebie - Know Your Ideal Customer Better <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I get a lot of questions about Instagram Stories...from what are they, to what should I post, to do I use hashtags. So, we're tackling the topic of Instagram Stories! This episode is both for the beginner and for those who've been playing the Stories game for a while.</p><p>For a section of the episode, I walk you through adding your first Story. So, if you are just starting with Stories, you'll want to listen. [begins 7:20]</p><p>But then I take on the topics of hashtags and ways to possibly increase our reach. Are you an ole pro? Do you use hashtags? If so, do you have a strategy? This section is for you. [begins 22:00]</p><p>Of course, this episode doesn't cover everything there is to know about Instagram Stories, but it's a good starting point.</p><p>book and people referenced:</p><p>Ann Handley's book <em>Everybody Writes </em></p><p>Lindsey Hazel <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelindseyhazel/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thelindseyhazel</a></p><p>Molly Marshall <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollymarshallmarketing/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mollymarshallmarketing</a></p><p>Link to freebie - Know Your Ideal Customer Better <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/17-instagram-stories-getting-started-to-using-hashtags-to-how-to-increase-reach]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c0c2811b-6834-4a9b-aa7a-b5edb2cdab8e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 01:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1680866f-49ec-463e-8f8b-e2ea5a2846bb/episode-17-instagram-stories.mp3" length="43615120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>36:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Please see show notes for more info.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>16. Lisa Smith - Old School Marketing Still Works + Other Lessons During COVID-19</title><itunes:title>Lisa Smith - Old School Marketing Still Works + Other Lessons During COVID-19</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I talk with Lisa Smith, a serial entrepreneur who owns a co-working space in Madison, AL. Knowing that owners of brick and mortar businesses have pivoted and now are beginning to open again, I wanted to hear Lisa’s ideas on how to do this safely.&nbsp;</p><p>But our conversation goes beyond that topic. Lisa offers wisdom for any business owner that wants to grow. Spoiler alert – Much of her advice is “old school” marketing. Those are her own words for how she grows her businesses and grows her network.</p><p>Our conversation is fun, and Lisa shares tips, encouragement and real-life experiences.</p><p>Below are some sneak peaks of our talk…</p><p>[4:45] Go "old school." Pick up the phone. </p><p>[9:40] A "virtual" space at a co-working environment may be a good option for some small business owners.</p><p>[11:15] using this time for real, raw conversations with customers and other business owners</p><p>[12:50] the importance of recharging</p><p>[14:45] "networking" the right way</p><p>[15:45] the power of ONE</p><p>[17:30] Networking is not about "us." It's about helping others. </p><p>[20:45] growing Facebook groups</p><p>[24:00] advice for a brand new business owner</p><p>Learn more about Lisa Smith and The Offices of Spenryn...</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficesAtSpenryn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </p><p>Website  <a href="https://theofficesatspenryn.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theofficesatspenryn.com</a>/</p><p>To grab my freebie - Know Your Customer Better - head here. <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I talk with Lisa Smith, a serial entrepreneur who owns a co-working space in Madison, AL. Knowing that owners of brick and mortar businesses have pivoted and now are beginning to open again, I wanted to hear Lisa’s ideas on how to do this safely.&nbsp;</p><p>But our conversation goes beyond that topic. Lisa offers wisdom for any business owner that wants to grow. Spoiler alert – Much of her advice is “old school” marketing. Those are her own words for how she grows her businesses and grows her network.</p><p>Our conversation is fun, and Lisa shares tips, encouragement and real-life experiences.</p><p>Below are some sneak peaks of our talk…</p><p>[4:45] Go "old school." Pick up the phone. </p><p>[9:40] A "virtual" space at a co-working environment may be a good option for some small business owners.</p><p>[11:15] using this time for real, raw conversations with customers and other business owners</p><p>[12:50] the importance of recharging</p><p>[14:45] "networking" the right way</p><p>[15:45] the power of ONE</p><p>[17:30] Networking is not about "us." It's about helping others. </p><p>[20:45] growing Facebook groups</p><p>[24:00] advice for a brand new business owner</p><p>Learn more about Lisa Smith and The Offices of Spenryn...</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficesAtSpenryn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </p><p>Website  <a href="https://theofficesatspenryn.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theofficesatspenryn.com</a>/</p><p>To grab my freebie - Know Your Customer Better - head here. <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/16-lisa-smith-old-school-marketing-still-works-other-lessons-during-covid-19]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e352db27-f63c-4f6f-8c8e-ad5efb682628</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 23:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/daacb8b7-f508-4f31-8700-ac90f1683140/lisa-smith-episode-16-finished.mp3" length="33782188" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>See the show notes for more information on this episode.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>15. Jennifer Stewart - Getting Help for Our Businesses During COVID-19</title><itunes:title>Jennifer Stewart - Getting Help for Our Businesses During COVID-19</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Jennifer Stewart is funny, spunky and passionate about helping small business owners. She offers straightforward advice about moving forward as states slowly open again. Jennifer also shares info about the PPP and EIDL loans/grants and introduces me to the word "thriveability." </p><p>Small businesses are, well, small, but they are mighty too. Thriveability is the potential that small business owners have to not only survive, but thrive, in spite of the setbacks they've experienced in the last 2 months. </p><p>As the Women's Business Center Project Manager at The Catalyst Center, Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge for how business owners can get coaching and advice from SBA resource centers like The Catalyst. </p><p>For more about The Catalyst Center...</p><p>The Catalyst Center website <a href="https://catalystcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://catalystcenter.org/</a></p><p>The Catalyst on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecatalystcenter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecatalystcenter/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p>To find a SBA resource center near you...</p><p><a href="https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance</a></p><p>For my freebie on learning more about your ideal customer...</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jennifer Stewart is funny, spunky and passionate about helping small business owners. She offers straightforward advice about moving forward as states slowly open again. Jennifer also shares info about the PPP and EIDL loans/grants and introduces me to the word "thriveability." </p><p>Small businesses are, well, small, but they are mighty too. Thriveability is the potential that small business owners have to not only survive, but thrive, in spite of the setbacks they've experienced in the last 2 months. </p><p>As the Women's Business Center Project Manager at The Catalyst Center, Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge for how business owners can get coaching and advice from SBA resource centers like The Catalyst. </p><p>For more about The Catalyst Center...</p><p>The Catalyst Center website <a href="https://catalystcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://catalystcenter.org/</a></p><p>The Catalyst on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecatalystcenter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecatalystcenter/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p>To find a SBA resource center near you...</p><p><a href="https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance</a></p><p>For my freebie on learning more about your ideal customer...</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/15-jennifer-stewart-getting-help-for-our-businesses-during-covid-19]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">87b2b3fd-26a5-446b-b8f7-8e06e2ad143e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b7e9d1bf-0ca9-496b-9ea0-e91660ad6c86/episode-15-jennifer-stewart-finished.mp3" length="43291117" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>See the Show Notes for more information about this great episode.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>14. Molly Marshall - Instagram Tips and Strategies</title><itunes:title>Molly Marshall - Instagram Tips and Strategies</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>People are home right now so social media use is up. For business owners, this is a silver lining of these sad, weird COVID-19 times. We have a captive audience so let's use this time wisely.  </p><p>In this episode with Molly Marshall, she offers advice and tips for being active on Instagram. For example, did you know that videos are shared 1,000 times more than images? (Yes, we talk video and how even chickens - like me - can make videos.) </p><p>We also talk about how to gather User Generated Content (UGC), and I ask Molly the infamous question, "How often should we post?"  </p><p>It's a great episode full of real-life advice on social media! Molly is a business owner with a husband and three boys so she gets it! She offers doable tips. </p><p>To learn more about Molly...</p><p><a href="https://mollymarshallmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mollymarshallmarketing.com/</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollymarshallmarketing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mollymarshallmarketing</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mollymarshallmarketing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mollymarshallmarketing</a></p><p>To grab my freebie...</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/know-your-ideal-customer-better" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Know Your Ideal Customer Better</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People are home right now so social media use is up. For business owners, this is a silver lining of these sad, weird COVID-19 times. We have a captive audience so let's use this time wisely.  </p><p>In this episode with Molly Marshall, she offers advice and tips for being active on Instagram. For example, did you know that videos are shared 1,000 times more than images? (Yes, we talk video and how even chickens - like me - can make videos.) </p><p>We also talk about how to gather User Generated Content (UGC), and I ask Molly the infamous question, "How often should we post?"  </p><p>It's a great episode full of real-life advice on social media! Molly is a business owner with a husband and three boys so she gets it! She offers doable tips. </p><p>To learn more about Molly...</p><p><a href="https://mollymarshallmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mollymarshallmarketing.com/</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollymarshallmarketing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mollymarshallmarketing</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mollymarshallmarketing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mollymarshallmarketing</a></p><p>To grab my freebie...</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/know-your-ideal-customer-better" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Know Your Ideal Customer Better</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/14-molly-marshall-instagram-tips-and-strategies-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6d886f54-731f-404e-96ca-48a1f20643d9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 23:45:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3569bf80-73c3-4166-a0e4-ea71fc132ca9/mollys-episode-finished-and-amys-commercial.mp3" length="46148467" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>What a great episode with practical advice for social media, and especially for Instagram! See below for more information.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>13. Ben Eubanks - How to Pivot During COVID-19 Times</title><itunes:title>Ben Eubanks - How to Pivot During COVID-19 Times</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I chat with my brother-in-law, Ben Eubanks. He's a small business owner, blogger, author and speaker who normally would be presenting at large events right about now. But, like all business owners, his typical work and business tasks have greatly changed. </p><p>So, we talked about ways he's found to pivot, and he offers great suggestions for all business owners. </p><p><strong>Here are a few things in this episode...</strong></p><p>[7:45] ways to still get in front of a crowd </p><p>[11:22] Now, more than ever, people are craving connection. Look for how you can partner with a business complimentary to yours. </p><p>[13:40] Clean up our websites. </p><p>[17:00] the importance of reaching out to people...and really listening and sharing</p><p>[18:15] Talk with people outside your niche. </p><p>[19:28] Should you reduce your prices right now? </p><p>[22:45] ways to still get "paid," even if you choose to reduce prices drastically</p><p>[24:30] Be selectively "free" and why</p><p>[27:15] key takeaways from this episode</p><p><strong>Ways to find Ben:</strong></p><p>his blog - Upstart HR <a href="https://upstarthr.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upstarthr.com/</a></p><p>on LinkedIn as Ben Eubanks (Huntsville, AL) </p><p><strong>Freebie from my site</strong> - Know Your Ideal Customer Better <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/</a></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I chat with my brother-in-law, Ben Eubanks. He's a small business owner, blogger, author and speaker who normally would be presenting at large events right about now. But, like all business owners, his typical work and business tasks have greatly changed. </p><p>So, we talked about ways he's found to pivot, and he offers great suggestions for all business owners. </p><p><strong>Here are a few things in this episode...</strong></p><p>[7:45] ways to still get in front of a crowd </p><p>[11:22] Now, more than ever, people are craving connection. Look for how you can partner with a business complimentary to yours. </p><p>[13:40] Clean up our websites. </p><p>[17:00] the importance of reaching out to people...and really listening and sharing</p><p>[18:15] Talk with people outside your niche. </p><p>[19:28] Should you reduce your prices right now? </p><p>[22:45] ways to still get "paid," even if you choose to reduce prices drastically</p><p>[24:30] Be selectively "free" and why</p><p>[27:15] key takeaways from this episode</p><p><strong>Ways to find Ben:</strong></p><p>his blog - Upstart HR <a href="https://upstarthr.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upstarthr.com/</a></p><p>on LinkedIn as Ben Eubanks (Huntsville, AL) </p><p><strong>Freebie from my site</strong> - Know Your Ideal Customer Better <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inspiretoengage.com/</a></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/13-ben-eubanks-how-to-pivot-during-covid-19-times]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f5d80d10-fef7-4c96-8292-99b555f5602d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/add7c1a5-7d90-499c-a368-3643014e0ea7/episode-13-with-ben-finished.mp3" length="23165802" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>COVID-19 still has us small business owners reeling. And, yet, we&apos;re finding ways to survive and, at times, thrive because we&apos;re learning to pivot. Read below for more info on this great episode.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>12. Laurie Heard - Marketing Advice for Businesses During COVID-19 Times</title><itunes:title>Laurie Heard - Marketing Advice for Businesses During COVID-19 Times</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>COVID-19 is a nasty equalizer. For example, businesses from micro small businesses to large corporations are facing similar problems now. All of the sudden, we're all in the same boat!</p><p>I chatted with Laurie Heard from Move Digital Group. Her digital marketing agency serves businesses with large marketing budgets. I wanted to know what advice she would give businesses - both large and small - during this time. </p><p>It's a powerful episode! It's full of encouragement and practicality. </p><p>Below are a few topics we discussed...</p><p>[3:55] People are still spending money. </p><p>[6:00] Don't panic. It's one of the worst things we can do.</p><p>[6:20] Bad times don't last forever. </p><p>[6:35] Keep investing in your business, and think beyond financial investments. </p><p>[7:45] Look again at your budget. </p><p>[9:20] Focus on existing clients.</p><p>[10:00] What you do now will make you the next 3 years as a business!</p><p>[12:25] Start thinking about the future...now. </p><p>[13:00] Use the "free" offers right now to learn, learn and learn some more.</p><p>[14:55] Current customers are number 1, and communication is key!</p><p>[15:20] Why digital marketing is more important than ever</p><p>[16:50] Listen really well. </p><p>[18:35] A short lesson on Google My Business</p><p>[22:25] Understand that your client's needs are not the same as yours necessarily. </p><p>[23:45] The power of doing something!</p><p>[25:10] How to find Laurie and Move Digital Group</p><p>[26:25] Key takeaways </p><p>To connect with Laurie and Move Digital Group: </p><p><a href="https://movedigitalgroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://movedigitalgroup.com/</a></p><p>email: hello@movedigitalgroup.com</p><p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/movedigitalgroup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/movedigitalgroup/</a></p><p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movedigitalgroup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/movedigitalgroup/</a></p><p>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MoveDigitalGrp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MoveDigitalGrp</a></p><p>Freebie from my site <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/know-your-ideal-customer-better" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com - Know Your Ideal Customer Better </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>COVID-19 is a nasty equalizer. For example, businesses from micro small businesses to large corporations are facing similar problems now. All of the sudden, we're all in the same boat!</p><p>I chatted with Laurie Heard from Move Digital Group. Her digital marketing agency serves businesses with large marketing budgets. I wanted to know what advice she would give businesses - both large and small - during this time. </p><p>It's a powerful episode! It's full of encouragement and practicality. </p><p>Below are a few topics we discussed...</p><p>[3:55] People are still spending money. </p><p>[6:00] Don't panic. It's one of the worst things we can do.</p><p>[6:20] Bad times don't last forever. </p><p>[6:35] Keep investing in your business, and think beyond financial investments. </p><p>[7:45] Look again at your budget. </p><p>[9:20] Focus on existing clients.</p><p>[10:00] What you do now will make you the next 3 years as a business!</p><p>[12:25] Start thinking about the future...now. </p><p>[13:00] Use the "free" offers right now to learn, learn and learn some more.</p><p>[14:55] Current customers are number 1, and communication is key!</p><p>[15:20] Why digital marketing is more important than ever</p><p>[16:50] Listen really well. </p><p>[18:35] A short lesson on Google My Business</p><p>[22:25] Understand that your client's needs are not the same as yours necessarily. </p><p>[23:45] The power of doing something!</p><p>[25:10] How to find Laurie and Move Digital Group</p><p>[26:25] Key takeaways </p><p>To connect with Laurie and Move Digital Group: </p><p><a href="https://movedigitalgroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://movedigitalgroup.com/</a></p><p>email: hello@movedigitalgroup.com</p><p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/movedigitalgroup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/movedigitalgroup/</a></p><p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movedigitalgroup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/movedigitalgroup/</a></p><p>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MoveDigitalGrp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MoveDigitalGrp</a></p><p>Freebie from my site <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/know-your-ideal-customer-better" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage.com - Know Your Ideal Customer Better </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/12-laurie-heard-marketing-advice-for-businesses-during-covid-19-times]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6eafb7b2-5ad7-447b-9777-568812333ba3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/10785134-b5d5-4850-bfae-ccb034ff6d7b/episode-12-laurie-heard-2.mp3" length="27783696" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Times are strange and hard. But, as business owners we must continue marketing...communicating with our customers. Read below for more insight on this episode about marketing during these difficult months.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>10. 5 Ways to Keep Moving Our Businesses Forward During Covid Times</title><itunes:title>5 Ways to Keep Moving Our Businesses Forward During Covid Times</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Being a small business owner is difficult...and then Covid happened. Now, we're talking diff.i.cult! This episode is about ways to continue to move our businesses forward while recognizing that our lives and the lives of our ideal customers have changed drastically. The goal with this episode is to encourage us to keep conversations alive - to keep talking with our customers and with each other. </p><p>Below are a few things you'll hear inside...</p><p>[1:30] keep promoting our businesses while always considering how to serve</p><p>[4:45] recognize how our customers' lives have changed</p><p>[6:30] continue to talk products and services</p><p>[8:45] Ask - what do our customers need right now?</p><p>[9:10] How can we continue "working"?</p><p>[9:50] photographers get creative</p><p>[12:00] makeup artists and hair stylists teach virtually</p><p>[14:00] Use "Save the Dates."</p><p>[14:20] reduced rate or what you can pay right now</p><p>[16:00] Record! Record! Record!</p><p>[16:20] ways to meet virtually</p><p>[18:45] customer service, now more than ever</p><p>[20:30] Tackle the to-do list.</p><p>[25:00] Ban together with other business owners.</p><p>[28:45] review of the 5 ways to move forward</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being a small business owner is difficult...and then Covid happened. Now, we're talking diff.i.cult! This episode is about ways to continue to move our businesses forward while recognizing that our lives and the lives of our ideal customers have changed drastically. The goal with this episode is to encourage us to keep conversations alive - to keep talking with our customers and with each other. </p><p>Below are a few things you'll hear inside...</p><p>[1:30] keep promoting our businesses while always considering how to serve</p><p>[4:45] recognize how our customers' lives have changed</p><p>[6:30] continue to talk products and services</p><p>[8:45] Ask - what do our customers need right now?</p><p>[9:10] How can we continue "working"?</p><p>[9:50] photographers get creative</p><p>[12:00] makeup artists and hair stylists teach virtually</p><p>[14:00] Use "Save the Dates."</p><p>[14:20] reduced rate or what you can pay right now</p><p>[16:00] Record! Record! Record!</p><p>[16:20] ways to meet virtually</p><p>[18:45] customer service, now more than ever</p><p>[20:30] Tackle the to-do list.</p><p>[25:00] Ban together with other business owners.</p><p>[28:45] review of the 5 ways to move forward</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/10-5-ways-to-keep-moving-our-businesses-forward-during-covid-times]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">24d3ba98-2b71-420b-9859-0e699f5ac58b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2768873d-b307-4705-b515-1bc2ba9efb39/episode-10-5-ways-to-keep-moving-forward-during-covid-times.mp3" length="41919959" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>36:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Read the Show Notes below for more info on this episode.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>9. Help for Small Business Owners during Covid Shutdown with Bekah Schmidt - Special Edition</title><itunes:title>Help for Small Business Owners during Covid Shutdown - Special Edition</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Bekah Schmidt identifies ways small businesses owners can get help financially during this difficult time of Covid shutdown. She and I also talk ways to keep customers in the loop of what's happening for our businesses. It's a powerful episode! And relevant!</p><p>Here's a few things inside...</p><p>[3:15] financial assistance info + call your banking lender </p><p>[4:16] SBA loan info and steps to follow to make it easier for you</p><p>[5:50] show customers your health plan</p><p>[8:10] What about part-time employees? </p><p>[12:30] how businesses are helping one another</p><p>[16:20] getting your business online if it's not</p><p>[19:20] ways to keep selling right now</p><p>[23:20] pep talk from Bekah (did my heart good!) + customer service is key now</p><p>Important links from this episode...</p><p><a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Small Business Administration Disaster Relief</a></p><p><a href="https://southhuntsvillemain.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">South Huntsville Main</a> (South Huntsville Business Main Association's website)</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/shbahsv/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">South Huntsville Main Business Association</a> on Facebook </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bekah Schmidt identifies ways small businesses owners can get help financially during this difficult time of Covid shutdown. She and I also talk ways to keep customers in the loop of what's happening for our businesses. It's a powerful episode! And relevant!</p><p>Here's a few things inside...</p><p>[3:15] financial assistance info + call your banking lender </p><p>[4:16] SBA loan info and steps to follow to make it easier for you</p><p>[5:50] show customers your health plan</p><p>[8:10] What about part-time employees? </p><p>[12:30] how businesses are helping one another</p><p>[16:20] getting your business online if it's not</p><p>[19:20] ways to keep selling right now</p><p>[23:20] pep talk from Bekah (did my heart good!) + customer service is key now</p><p>Important links from this episode...</p><p><a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Small Business Administration Disaster Relief</a></p><p><a href="https://southhuntsvillemain.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">South Huntsville Main</a> (South Huntsville Business Main Association's website)</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/shbahsv/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">South Huntsville Main Business Association</a> on Facebook </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/9-help-for-small-business-owners-during-covid-shutdown-with-bekah-schmidt-special-edition-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">838f76ab-769c-4c22-9dbb-cce12a56014d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:15:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bac9a69d-158a-4765-be58-e2f8717c49fd/episode-9-special-edition-help-for-small-businesses-during-covid-shutdown.mp3" length="24672960" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>30:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>See Show Notes for more info on this episode about ways small business owners can get help during this time and help one another.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>8. Tips for Homeschooling for Small Business Owners during the Covid Shutdown</title><itunes:title>Tips for Homeschooling for Small Business Owners during the Covid Shutdown</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Whew! What a crazy couple of weeks due to covid 19! As a homeschool mom + small business owner, I have been running a business and homeschooling my children for 3 years. So in this episode, I share some hard-learned lessons from past experiences and tricks for handling the craziness.</p><p>A peak at what's in this episode...</p><p>[1:20] Do school early in the day.</p><p>[4:10] Put out small (business) fires. </p><p>[7:45] Ground rules for starting school as early as possible in the day</p><p>[8:15] Changing clothes changes our mindsets.</p><p>[11:15] Designate a school area.</p><p>[16:40] Ways to use timers to make lessons go smoother</p><p>[19:30] Play games!!</p><p>[23:30] Independent work time for our kiddos is important. </p><p>[27:15] Recap of tips</p><p>[30:30] Why business owners are already great teachers! :)</p><p>To learn more about Inspire to Engage, visit <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage</a> or @inspiretoengage on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiretoengage/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelEubanks.InspireToEngage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whew! What a crazy couple of weeks due to covid 19! As a homeschool mom + small business owner, I have been running a business and homeschooling my children for 3 years. So in this episode, I share some hard-learned lessons from past experiences and tricks for handling the craziness.</p><p>A peak at what's in this episode...</p><p>[1:20] Do school early in the day.</p><p>[4:10] Put out small (business) fires. </p><p>[7:45] Ground rules for starting school as early as possible in the day</p><p>[8:15] Changing clothes changes our mindsets.</p><p>[11:15] Designate a school area.</p><p>[16:40] Ways to use timers to make lessons go smoother</p><p>[19:30] Play games!!</p><p>[23:30] Independent work time for our kiddos is important. </p><p>[27:15] Recap of tips</p><p>[30:30] Why business owners are already great teachers! :)</p><p>To learn more about Inspire to Engage, visit <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.inspiretoengage</a> or @inspiretoengage on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiretoengage/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelEubanks.InspireToEngage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/8-tips-for-homeschooling-our-kids-while-running-a-business-during-the-covid-shutdown]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">70be42ad-e75b-4018-8854-b040a016fb80</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/367f2586-7c8e-4f26-9d78-3816113125b9/episode-8-schooling-our-children-and-running-a-business.mp3" length="35692149" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Listen to this episode for tips for homeschooling while running a small business. See the Show Notes for more info.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>7. Melody Tholstrup - Laying a Strong Foundation for Marketing</title><itunes:title>Melody Tholstrup - Laying a Strong Foundation for Marketing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>With the constant growth in technology, marketing techniques and platforms are always changing. But, there are principles, or pillars, that small business owners can use to build a strong marketing foundation for their businesses.</p><p>In this episode, Melody talks about these pillars and how to apply them. She brings a wealth of knowledge to this conversation because of her vast experience in advertising, marketing and as a business owner herself.</p><p>Listen up as we talk about consistency, caring for your loyal customers and more!</p><p>Here's what is in store...</p><p>[5:45] identify our target customers - "There's a lot of customers out there, but they aren't all yours." - Melody Tholstrup</p><p>[8:20] perception is reality - What our customers see or think about our businesses is their "reality." So, how can we affect perceptions?</p><p>[11:00] consistency is key</p><p>[12:35] the importance of our elevator pitch - It costs nothing to create an elevator pitch, but it can earn us lots of sales.</p><p>[14:25] take care of our loyal customers, our employees, our contractors and vendors</p><p>[17:00] ask for help</p><p>[19:15] the ugly baby syndrome that we business owners often experience (Credit: <a href="https://www.thomrigsby.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thom Rigsby</a>)</p><p>[22:30] the New Coke flop</p><p>[25:00] take care of customers and the Southwest Airlines example</p><p>[25:30] What's our secret sauce?</p><p>[28:00] the importance of accountability as a business owner</p><p>[29:25] key takeaways from this episode</p><p>Want to know more about Melody and the businesses/organizations mentioned in this podcast?</p><p>Melody Tholstrup with My Size Marketing - <a href="https://mysizemarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mysizemarketing.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MySizeMarketing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook </a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mysizemarketing/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Thom Rigsby - <a href="https://www.thomrigsby.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thomrigsby.com/</a></p><p>For those in North Alabama: <a href="https://catalystcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Catalyst Center</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the constant growth in technology, marketing techniques and platforms are always changing. But, there are principles, or pillars, that small business owners can use to build a strong marketing foundation for their businesses.</p><p>In this episode, Melody talks about these pillars and how to apply them. She brings a wealth of knowledge to this conversation because of her vast experience in advertising, marketing and as a business owner herself.</p><p>Listen up as we talk about consistency, caring for your loyal customers and more!</p><p>Here's what is in store...</p><p>[5:45] identify our target customers - "There's a lot of customers out there, but they aren't all yours." - Melody Tholstrup</p><p>[8:20] perception is reality - What our customers see or think about our businesses is their "reality." So, how can we affect perceptions?</p><p>[11:00] consistency is key</p><p>[12:35] the importance of our elevator pitch - It costs nothing to create an elevator pitch, but it can earn us lots of sales.</p><p>[14:25] take care of our loyal customers, our employees, our contractors and vendors</p><p>[17:00] ask for help</p><p>[19:15] the ugly baby syndrome that we business owners often experience (Credit: <a href="https://www.thomrigsby.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thom Rigsby</a>)</p><p>[22:30] the New Coke flop</p><p>[25:00] take care of customers and the Southwest Airlines example</p><p>[25:30] What's our secret sauce?</p><p>[28:00] the importance of accountability as a business owner</p><p>[29:25] key takeaways from this episode</p><p>Want to know more about Melody and the businesses/organizations mentioned in this podcast?</p><p>Melody Tholstrup with My Size Marketing - <a href="https://mysizemarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mysizemarketing.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MySizeMarketing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook </a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mysizemarketing/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Thom Rigsby - <a href="https://www.thomrigsby.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thomrigsby.com/</a></p><p>For those in North Alabama: <a href="https://catalystcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Catalyst Center</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/7-melody-tholstrup-laying-a-strong-foundation-for-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eccbcdfd-9244-4a60-9eab-50b059480b08</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7dcb51e5-9fb0-464d-927d-bdbd173bb7c0/episode-7-meldoy-tholstrup-finished.mp3" length="32615640" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>40:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Melody and I chat about marketing principles that all small businesses should use. Read the show notes below for more info.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>6. Jacki Gil - Insights from a Graphic Designer</title><itunes:title>Jacki Gil - Insights from a Graphic Designer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>After a trademark battle several years ago, Jacki Gil was forced to change the name of her branding and logo business. No longer could she serve other business owners under the name Salt and Paperie. Jacki could still create gorgeous things for brides and party planners under that name...but not for other businesses. </p><p>After some time (which included having a baby!), Jacki regained her footing and was ready to do branding and logo work again...but under a different name. </p><p>In this chat, we talk about the struggles to that and how she's went about growing her "second" graphic design business. </p><p>Of course, we talk about other things too, like vacations. In fact, my first memory of Jacki centered around a vacation and how she handled it with clients. It's a great episode!</p><p><strong>Below are some things you'll hear.</strong></p><p>[10:15] graphic design advice for business owners just starting out who may not be able to pay for professional services</p><p>[14:15] what to expect when paying a graphic designer for logo and branding services</p><p>[21:20] vacation well while treating clients and potential ones kindly</p><p>[24:15] more insight into what to expect when working with a professional graphic designer</p><p>[26:00] getting a new business off the ground</p><p>[29:45] creating and practicing a response to difficult questions you are often asked</p><p>[31:30] the marketing power of your inner circle - your friends and family</p><p>[36:10] key takeaways from this episode</p><p><strong>What to know more about Jacki? See below. </strong></p><p>Jacki Gil at Made by Jacki Gil (logo, branding and surface pattern designs, formerly Huntsville Design House) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madebyjackigil/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madebyjackigil/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </p><p>Jacki Gil at Salt and Paperie (custom paper designs) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saltandpaperie/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/southernsaltandpaperie/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After a trademark battle several years ago, Jacki Gil was forced to change the name of her branding and logo business. No longer could she serve other business owners under the name Salt and Paperie. Jacki could still create gorgeous things for brides and party planners under that name...but not for other businesses. </p><p>After some time (which included having a baby!), Jacki regained her footing and was ready to do branding and logo work again...but under a different name. </p><p>In this chat, we talk about the struggles to that and how she's went about growing her "second" graphic design business. </p><p>Of course, we talk about other things too, like vacations. In fact, my first memory of Jacki centered around a vacation and how she handled it with clients. It's a great episode!</p><p><strong>Below are some things you'll hear.</strong></p><p>[10:15] graphic design advice for business owners just starting out who may not be able to pay for professional services</p><p>[14:15] what to expect when paying a graphic designer for logo and branding services</p><p>[21:20] vacation well while treating clients and potential ones kindly</p><p>[24:15] more insight into what to expect when working with a professional graphic designer</p><p>[26:00] getting a new business off the ground</p><p>[29:45] creating and practicing a response to difficult questions you are often asked</p><p>[31:30] the marketing power of your inner circle - your friends and family</p><p>[36:10] key takeaways from this episode</p><p><strong>What to know more about Jacki? See below. </strong></p><p>Jacki Gil at Made by Jacki Gil (logo, branding and surface pattern designs, formerly Huntsville Design House) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madebyjackigil/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madebyjackigil/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </p><p>Jacki Gil at Salt and Paperie (custom paper designs) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saltandpaperie/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/southernsaltandpaperie/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/6-jacki-gil-insights-from-a-graphic-designer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b771296c-c3ea-42a1-acfa-05746ec41860</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 07:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f3e6ecb0-b7c3-4776-b7ae-bc14e4107ff1/episode-6-jacki-gil.mp3" length="34107168" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>43:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>In this episode, we talk graphic design - from businesses too small or too young to hire professional designers to those ready to purchase professional help, plus much more! See Show Notes for more info on this episode.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>5. To Boost or Not to Boost on Facebook</title><itunes:title>5. To Boost or Not to Boost on Facebook</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>You may have heard to "never boost" a post on Facebook. But I don't usually agree with that advice, especially for small business owners. And I have reasons! Listen to this episode as I delve into those reasons, give some tips for what and how to boost and offer a pep talk for the simple acting of "trying." </p><p>Resources from this episode:</p><p>Molly Marshall Marketing on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollymarshallmarketing/" target="_blank">Instagram </a></p><p>Facebook's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/business/help/240208966080581?id=352109282177656" target="_blank">information about what it means to boost </a></p><p>Freebie - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/know-your-ideal-customer-better" target="_blank">Know Your Customers Better</a></p><p> </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may have heard to "never boost" a post on Facebook. But I don't usually agree with that advice, especially for small business owners. And I have reasons! Listen to this episode as I delve into those reasons, give some tips for what and how to boost and offer a pep talk for the simple acting of "trying." </p><p>Resources from this episode:</p><p>Molly Marshall Marketing on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollymarshallmarketing/" target="_blank">Instagram </a></p><p>Facebook's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/business/help/240208966080581?id=352109282177656" target="_blank">information about what it means to boost </a></p><p>Freebie - <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/know-your-ideal-customer-better" target="_blank">Know Your Customers Better</a></p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/boost-or-not-to-boost-on-facebook]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">23ff9107-c535-4705-9089-2af9c699f475</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:41:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c8299061-d59b-4b54-a95e-8261c1c6f249/episode-5-boost-a-post-or-not.mp3" length="41267672" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>36:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Boosting a post on Facebook is a hot topic - or maybe just to us nerds in the marketing field.  As a small business owner, though, it is a form of paid advertisement you should be familiar with. See Show Notes for more about this episode.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>4. Gari-Ann Kia - Relocating a Business...with a Strategy</title><itunes:title>4. Gari-Ann Kia - Relocating a Business...with a Strategy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Being a military family, moving is expected. So when Gari-Ann learned that her family would be relocating,  she wanted to move her photography business strategically. After all, she'd worked hard for years building it in Huntsville, AL and wanted to experience the same success as quickly as possible in her new town Williamsburg, VA. In this episode, we talk about her strategy, like what she did <em>prior to moving</em> that made the transition easier and more successful for her business. Gari-Ann also lays down some great advice about being real with the situation. </p><p><em>Head here to learn more about Gari-Ann and her businesses. </em></p><p>A blog post detailing Gari-Ann's strategy discussed in this episode - Click <a href="http://kiaand.co/behind-the-scenes/building-relationships-reaching-out-expanding-into-a-new-market/" target="_blank">here</a> to read.   </p><p>websites: <a href="http://kiaand.co/" target="_blank">Kia &amp; Co.</a> (business branding photography) and <a href="http://www.gkiaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Gari-Ann Kia Photography</a> (wedding photography)</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekiaandco/?eid=ARCZdVcaa2aKJJuD2L8bsp0mEovP7mDBIKqY_XsP0wjJC3ZwDYbd9e3pK9UTaib2qgN9jCbpb4MtF4xZ&amp;timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&amp;timeline_context_item_source=42112023&amp;fref=tag" target="_blank">Kia &amp; Co. </a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GKiaPhotography/" target="_blank">Gari-Ann Kia Photography</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekiaandco/" target="_blank">thekiaandco</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gkiaphoto/" target="_blank">gkiaphoto</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being a military family, moving is expected. So when Gari-Ann learned that her family would be relocating,  she wanted to move her photography business strategically. After all, she'd worked hard for years building it in Huntsville, AL and wanted to experience the same success as quickly as possible in her new town Williamsburg, VA. In this episode, we talk about her strategy, like what she did <em>prior to moving</em> that made the transition easier and more successful for her business. Gari-Ann also lays down some great advice about being real with the situation. </p><p><em>Head here to learn more about Gari-Ann and her businesses. </em></p><p>A blog post detailing Gari-Ann's strategy discussed in this episode - Click <a href="http://kiaand.co/behind-the-scenes/building-relationships-reaching-out-expanding-into-a-new-market/" target="_blank">here</a> to read.   </p><p>websites: <a href="http://kiaand.co/" target="_blank">Kia &amp; Co.</a> (business branding photography) and <a href="http://www.gkiaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Gari-Ann Kia Photography</a> (wedding photography)</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekiaandco/?eid=ARCZdVcaa2aKJJuD2L8bsp0mEovP7mDBIKqY_XsP0wjJC3ZwDYbd9e3pK9UTaib2qgN9jCbpb4MtF4xZ&amp;timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&amp;timeline_context_item_source=42112023&amp;fref=tag" target="_blank">Kia &amp; Co. </a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GKiaPhotography/" target="_blank">Gari-Ann Kia Photography</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekiaandco/" target="_blank">thekiaandco</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gkiaphoto/" target="_blank">gkiaphoto</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/4-gari-ann-kia]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cd962b92-c5f7-48ce-b5d0-f323d8bdd985</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bf59e135-a776-463d-b602-2d3e9dfe1a3b/gariann-interview-episdoe-4.mp3" length="36312672" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>39:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Relocating a business is hard and scary. But, having a strategy helps! Read more in Episode Notes.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>3. Amy Boyle - How to Thrive In Difficult Times</title><itunes:title>3. Amy Boyle - How to Thrive In Difficult Times</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our businesses feel a lot like our babies. But when our real-life children are sick, business gets hard. We can't focus, and we struggle to find creativity. Amy and I talk about health issues her family faced in 2019 and how her business managed to grow in spite of the difficult time. It wasn't easy, but she had things in place to encourage this growth. Listen in to hear her story and for some great advice. </p><p>Visit the links below to learn more about Amy and her jewelry business. </p><p>website: <a href="https://gracegirlbeads.com/" target="_blank">https://gracegirlbeads.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shopgracegirlhuntsville/" target="_blank">shopgracegirlhuntsville</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gracegirlbeads/" target="_blank">gracegirlbeads</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our businesses feel a lot like our babies. But when our real-life children are sick, business gets hard. We can't focus, and we struggle to find creativity. Amy and I talk about health issues her family faced in 2019 and how her business managed to grow in spite of the difficult time. It wasn't easy, but she had things in place to encourage this growth. Listen in to hear her story and for some great advice. </p><p>Visit the links below to learn more about Amy and her jewelry business. </p><p>website: <a href="https://gracegirlbeads.com/" target="_blank">https://gracegirlbeads.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shopgracegirlhuntsville/" target="_blank">shopgracegirlhuntsville</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gracegirlbeads/" target="_blank">gracegirlbeads</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/3-amy-boyle-how-to-thrive-in-difficult-times]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d7092bcb-f88b-49d0-ad32-1687f2577476</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5c032e41-a925-4975-a719-3374289825f4/amy-boyle-episode-3-final-cut.mp3" length="26681496" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>2. Hillary Duhnam - Online Store vs Brick &amp; Mortar</title><itunes:title>2. Hillary Duhnam - Online Store vs Brick &amp; Mortar</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Wondering the differences between owning an online business compared to a brick &amp; mortar store? Need a little encouragement? Want confidence to market your business? Are you a brand new entrepreneur and looking for advice about where to start with marketing? This episode with Hillary Dunham covers all those things + more! Hillary even shares the pep talk she gives herself before going Live on Facebook and ways to infuse story and character into your website.</p><p><em>Head here to learn more about Hillary and her businesses. </em></p><p>website: <a href="https://mintjulepmonograms.com/" target="_blank">https://mintjulepmonograms.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mintjulepmonograms/" target="_blank">Mint Julep Monograms</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MintJulepMarket/" target="_blank">Mint Julep Market</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mintjulepmonograms/?hl=en" target="_blank">Mint Julep Monograms</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mintjulepmarket/?hl=en" target="_blank">Mint Julep Market</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wondering the differences between owning an online business compared to a brick &amp; mortar store? Need a little encouragement? Want confidence to market your business? Are you a brand new entrepreneur and looking for advice about where to start with marketing? This episode with Hillary Dunham covers all those things + more! Hillary even shares the pep talk she gives herself before going Live on Facebook and ways to infuse story and character into your website.</p><p><em>Head here to learn more about Hillary and her businesses. </em></p><p>website: <a href="https://mintjulepmonograms.com/" target="_blank">https://mintjulepmonograms.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mintjulepmonograms/" target="_blank">Mint Julep Monograms</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MintJulepMarket/" target="_blank">Mint Julep Market</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mintjulepmonograms/?hl=en" target="_blank">Mint Julep Monograms</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mintjulepmarket/?hl=en" target="_blank">Mint Julep Market</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/2-hillary-duhnam-online-store-vs-brick-mortar]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8a9d60a7-8038-44ea-9ca2-8f462c29b309</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:30:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5fd1c0e4-e480-40b6-a6ab-64e408f9e57f/hillary-dunhan-espisode-2-final.mp3" length="34891368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item><item><title>1. Writing Ideal Customer Stories is Powerful!</title><itunes:title>1. Writing Ideal Customer Stories is Powerful!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Knowing our ideal customer well - beyond age, gender and if she shops at Target - is powerful. Simply saying my IC is a female and in her 30s just won't cut it.</p><p>Listen in as I talk about writing short ideal customer stories - paragraphs only 5-10 sentences - that take into account the phase of life our ideal customers are currently experiencing.</p><p>By taking this step, we become stronger marketers and business owners because we understand our customers better. <em>Plus, we have something to say!</em> No more, "I can't think of anything to write" on social media or in emails.</p><p>Head here for a <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/know-your-ideal-customer-better" target="_blank">freebie</a>; it will help us know our ideal customers better.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Knowing our ideal customer well - beyond age, gender and if she shops at Target - is powerful. Simply saying my IC is a female and in her 30s just won't cut it.</p><p>Listen in as I talk about writing short ideal customer stories - paragraphs only 5-10 sentences - that take into account the phase of life our ideal customers are currently experiencing.</p><p>By taking this step, we become stronger marketers and business owners because we understand our customers better. <em>Plus, we have something to say!</em> No more, "I can't think of anything to write" on social media or in emails.</p><p>Head here for a <a href="https://www.inspiretoengage.com/know-your-ideal-customer-better" target="_blank">freebie</a>; it will help us know our ideal customers better.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inspire-to-engage.captivate.fm/episode/1-writing-ideal-customer-stories-is-powerful]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4f3d827c-38dd-4c1d-8bee-633b4ad77941</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cf915629-4870-49f1-950d-f89f9cacb497/zSDPX7aBMXm9bU2oRX0d4Kdh.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Eubanks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5afda09d-1e8b-4de1-a106-7dd228381e65/episode-1-final-cut-2.mp3" length="24773187" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>21:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Saying my ideal customer is a female and in her 30s or a married man in his 40s just won&apos;t cut it! Listen in as I talk about writing short ideal customer stories (only 5-10 sentences) that take into account the phase of life our ideal customers are currently experiencing. By doing this step - we become stronger marketers and business owners because we understand our customers better.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Rachel Eubanks</itunes:author></item></channel></rss>