The Business Lounge Podcast with Kim & Chris

Is Email Marketing Dead in 2026?

Text Me A Question!In this episode, we deep dive into the email psychology behind 2-3x higher open rates than the industry average. We break down how to bypass the "AI-fatigue" in your client's inbox and write conversational copy that converts.If you're a coach looking to master direct response marketing and list engagement in a post-AI world, this is your blueprint.➡️ Text "COACH" to (866) 498-2080 or DM us on Instagram @thebusinesslounge and we'll send you all the details!Join The Business Lounge Academy:https://thebusinesslounge.co/academy/Snag the Content to Customers Playbook:https://kimberlyannjimenez.com/content-to-customers-playbook-adsHit us up on Instagram and tell us your biggest takeaway from the show!✅ Kim: @kimannjimenez✅ Chris: @heycmh✅ The Business Lounge: @thebusinessloungecoContent To Customers Live Workshop Sign Up! Support the showContent To Customers Live Workshop Sign Up! Support the showContent To Customers Live Workshop Sign Up! Support the show➡️ Are you a Coach, Expert, or Service Provider wanting to get more Customers from your Content? 🤝 Come work with us! Text "COACH" to (866) 498-2080 or DM us on Instagram for a free strategy chat! https://www.instagram.com/kimannjimenez/ https://instagram.com/heycmh

Amy Porterfield Closed Her Course Academy! What You NEED To Know

Text Me A Question!Last week, Amy Porterfield announced she’s shutting down Digital Course Academy, one of the most successful online course programs of all time. This isn’t drama—it’s data. And it confirms what we’ve been seeing quietly happen for the last three years.In this episode, we break down why online courses no longer sell the way they used to, how AI and information overload changed buyer behavior, and what people are actually willing to pay for in 2026.🔗Links Mentioned:Kajabi 2025 Creator Economy Report: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231224/episodes/17231488Smart Pricing Strategies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231224/episodes/17194342Join The Business Lounge Academy:https://thebusinesslounge.co/academy/Snag the Content to Customers Playbook:https://kimberlyannjimenez.com/content-to-customers-playbook-adsHit us up on Instagram and tell us your biggest takeaway from the show!✅ Kim: @kimannjimenez✅ Chris: @heycmh✅ The Business Lounge: @thebusinessloungecoContent To Customers Live Workshop Sign Up! Support the showContent To Customers Live Workshop Sign Up! Support the show➡️ Are you a Coach, Expert, or Service Provider wanting to get more Customers from your Content? 🤝 Come work with us! Text "COACH" to (866) 498-2080 or DM us on Instagram for a free strategy chat! https://www.instagram.com/kimannjimenez/ https://instagram.com/heycmh

How to Plan a $500K Year in 90 Minutes (The Framework We Use With Clients)

Text Me A Question!If you plan your 2026 business goals the same way you planned 2025, you’ll get the same results.In this episode, we break down why traditional goal-setting doesn’t work for online business owners—and share the exact 5-step planning system we use to help clients hit consistent revenue goals.🎯 Snag My Trello Prosper Plan Board: https://kimberlyannjimenez.com/trello-prosperplan/Join The Business Lounge Academy:https://thebusinesslounge.co/academy/Snag the Content to Customers Playbook:https://kimberlyannjimenez.com/content-to-customers-playbook-adsHit us up on Instagram and tell us your biggest takeaway from the show!✅ Kim: @kimannjimenez✅ Chris: @heycmh✅ The Business Lounge: @thebusinessloungecoContent To Customers Live Workshop Sign Up! Support the show➡️ Are you a Coach, Expert, or Service Provider wanting to get more Customers from your Content? 🤝 Come work with us! Text "COACH" to (866) 498-2080 or DM us on Instagram for a free strategy chat! https://www.instagram.com/kimannjimenez/ https://instagram.com/heycmh

MASSIVE Tech Layoffs Are Here - Don't Snooze On Your Online Business Advantage!

Text Me A Question!Headlines love the drama of AI-fueled layoffs, but the real story is what this shift unlocks for small teams, creators, and service providers.🔗 Links Mentioned:🎙️ Listen To This NEXT: From Followers to Buyers: How Online Businesses Can Attract 1,000 True Fans That Buy EVERYTHING➡️ Are you a Coach, Expert, or Service Provider wanting to get more Customers from your Content? 🤝 Come work with us and get access to our proprietary AI Content Marketing Tool (SPARC™) for FREE.Text the word "COACH" to (866) 498-2080 or DM us on Instagram for all the details: Kim: @kimannjimenez & Chris: @heycmhJoin The Business Lounge Academy:https://thebusinesslounge.co/academy/Snag the Content to Customers Playbook:https://kimberlyannjimenez.com/content-to-customers-playbook-adsHit us up on Instagram and tell us your biggest takeaway from the show!✅ Kim: @kimannjimenez✅ Chris: @heycmh✅ The Business Lounge: @thebusinessloungeco🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW:Headlines love the drama of AI-fueled layoffs, but the real story is what this shift unlocks for small teams, creators, and service providers. We go beyond the panic to map where we actually are—the adapt era—where smart tools remove busywork and human skills become the unfair advantage. If you’ve wondered whether you’re late to AI or about to be replaced, you’ll leave with a different lens: use AI to clear your path, then pour your time into the work only you can do.We break down why AI is a lasting shift, not a passing trend, and why some companies will over-automate themselves into janky products while lean operators thrive. You’ll learn three reframes to navigate the chaos: lead with connection when corporations chase cuts, turn new efficiency gaps into growth, and move from information to transformation so your offers deliver outcomes, not overwhelm. We also unpack how social algorithms are pivoting from follower counts to relevancy, which is huge for niche voices. Clear positioning and a distinct point of view now travel farther than ever, while generic, AI-slop content sinks.On the practical side, we share the tool stack moves that compress production by 70–80% without losing soul: faster research, sharper hooks, streamlined editing, and simplified distribution. Think “hire your tools before you hire headcount” so you can show up where it counts—coaching, crContent To Customers Live Workshop Sign Up! Support the show➡️ Are you a Coach, Expert, or Service Provider wanting to get more Customers from your Content? 🤝 Come work with us! Text "COACH" to (866) 498-2080 or DM us on Instagram for a free strategy chat! https://www.instagram.com/kimannjimenez/ https://instagram.com/heycmh

Why Your $19 Hack Won’t Buy A $72K Client & What WILL (Answering Your Questions!)

Text Me A Question!Want to sell $10K+ offers without celebrity clout? Start by changing the way you think about content, trust, and where your buyers consume you.🔗 Links Mentioned:Marketing Makovers: Want us to review your marketing strategy for free on the show? Submit your business here, and we might just feature you on the next episode!➡️ Are you a Coach, Expert, or Service Provider wanting to get more Customers from your Content? 🤝 Come work with us and get access to our proprietary AI Content Marketing Tool (SPARC™) for FREE.Text the word "COACH" to (866) 498-2080 or DM us on Instagram for all the details: Kim: @kimannjimenez & Chris: @heycmhJoin The Business Lounge Academy:https://thebusinesslounge.co/academy/Snag the Content to Customers Playbook:https://kimberlyannjimenez.com/content-to-customers-playbook-adsHit us up on Instagram and tell us your biggest takeaway from the show!✅ Kim: @kimannjimenez✅ Chris: @heycmh✅ The Business Lounge: @thebusinessloungeco🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: We dig into the price-to-time benchmark (roughly every 30 minutes raises willingness to pay by about $500) and show why long form content isn’t optional when you promise big outcomes. If your feed is full of hacks and quick wins, you will attract $19 buyers. If your ecosystem is built on podcasts, workshops, webinars, and case studies, you will attract leaders who expect process, proof, and partnership.We also reframe the classic red ocean versus blue ocean debate. You do not need a brand-new category to win; you need a blue offer in a crowded market. That could look like repositioning as a fractional executive instead of a general coach, packaging delivery in a way that removes friction, or building tools that compress time to value. Think luxury logic: people pay for status, certainty, and experience even when functionally similar options exist. At the same time, don’t nuke familiarity—iterative changes convert better than radical overhauls because adoption loves what feels known.For creators and founders who don’t want to be the face, there’s a path: guest on targeted podcasts, write the definitive guide for your niche, or partner with a spokesperson who shares your values and has equity-level incentives. If you do prefer the spotlight, anchor your funnel with long form, support it with smart short clips, and filter with pContent To Customers Live Workshop Sign Up! Support the show➡️ Are you a Coach, Expert, or Service Provider wanting to get more Customers from your Content? 🤝 Come work with us! Text "COACH" to (866) 498-2080 or DM us on Instagram for a free strategy chat! https://www.instagram.com/kimannjimenez/ https://instagram.com/heycmh