The Kristen Smith Podcast

56. Online Business Owner Round Table - Advice, How We Started, Home Life & More! + A VERY Exciting Announcement!

When you run a business, especially when it's an online business, it's easy to find yourself feeling like you don't have much of a support system. You kind of have to get creative and find different ways to connect with other business owners alike.  10 of my online business friends decided to FINALLY meet up at a beautiful lakehouse in South Carolina back in May, and that's where we sat down and created today's podcast episode!  In this episode, we answered roundtable questions like, do you still get nervous when you get on video for your business, what do you enjoy doing outside of business, how do your spouses feel about your business, what does childcare look like, and more!  Join the waitlist for our Book Club Membership here: ⁠https://kaciackermanofficial.com/book-club-membership

55. The Threads App! Is It Worth Trying Out? Should VAs and SMMs Be Charging Clients for Threads Services? Pros & Cons. Get the Scoop!

Are you tired of hearing about the new Meta app, Threads yet? Well, you should know about it if you're in business because it may (or may not) take off and become a way to help position you as a thought leader in your industry. I'm sharing what it is, what the head of Instagram has been saying about the growth of it (and some features they're planning on adding to it), and what I've been seeing on it so far. I also share some advice on ways you can start testing it out and providing value to your audience - because you get an automatic audience when you join!! Also, should online service providers such as marketing professionals, social media managers, and virtual assistants charge clients for Threads services yet? I'm sharing my thoughts on that too. Shop my Amazon favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristendawnsmith?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfkristendawnsmith_487YRH3V40CKHX8A4SEN *I may receive a small commission should you decide to purchase items in my Amazon storefront, as an Amazon affiliate. Join my free facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance Check out my services and digital products here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/services Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith

54. This May Be Why You Aren’t Selling Your Offers (products or services)! The Sales and Marketing Strategy You Need to Know

You put so much effort into marketing your products and services, but are you hearing crickets? In this episode, I am going over strategies businesses must be implementing when it comes to building out their sales pages, sharing social media content, email marketing, and more! Want to discuss further in my FREE Facebook group? Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith Learn more about my courses, templates, and marketing services here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/services Get your podcast pitch template kit here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/podcastpitch

53. Almost 4 Years in Business!! Several Different Business Tips and Lessons I’ve Learned Over the Years

I can't believe I've been in business for almost 4 years now!!! I have learned a ton over the years, and I made a list of several lessons I've learned. From systems, to family life as a business owner, I am sharing some insight that will be helpful for you no matter where you are at in your business journey! Get my podcast pitch kit here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/podcastpitch Learn more about my marketing services, templates, and other offers here: https://kristendawnsmith.com Join my FREE Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance

52. Public Speaking! How to Fight Those Pesky Nerves and Speak With Confidence, in Person or Virtually

Speaking engagements can be quite common when you're a business owner. Whether it's speaking to a team of people you working with or presenting on stage or in a virtual program, podcast, etc. Speaking can do wonderful things for your brand and business as a whole. But the very thought of it can create that tingly sensation in your hands. It can raise your heart rate, and bring on self-defeating thoughts.  Let's work through this together. In this episode, we are talking about some ways that you can gain more confidence and fight those nerves when you are agreeing to and preparing for a speaking engagement.  Want to connect with other business owners for advice, job postings, and more? Join my FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance Check out my services, templates, and more here: https://kristendawnsmith.com Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith