If you're looking for a good summer read on vacation or something to pop in your earbuds while on an airplane, today on the podcast I'm talking about 5 of my favorite business books I've read recently and why thinking differently is so important.
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[01:15] Die with Zero
[03:15] The Power of One More
[04:22] Get a Grip
[06:15] The Road Less Stupid
[11:00] Who Not How
[13:25] Fear is Not the Boss of You
If you have followed me for any length of time, you know I'm not very techy and like everything on paper. But, my team loves these tools and I'm going to tell you how to use them in a way that's going to be helpful for you and your business.
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[01:55] Using Google Workspace to Create a Professional Email
[05:15] My Team Uses Canva to Create Graphics
[07:18] Download my ChatGPT Starter Guide at jenniferallwood.com/chatgpt
[09:40] The Free App Voxer for Easy Audio Communication
[12:13] Asana is Great for Team Collaboration
There are so many people I know who recently have gotten hacked on Facebook and Instagram, but there are ways to protect yourself. Facebook is still the largest networking site and the best place to have a business presence. Let's chat today about the differences between copycat accounts, getting hacked, and the steps you need to be taking to protect yourself and your business.
Listen, I know some of you are going to be mad at what I'm going to tell you today, but I do it out of love! Having coached over 20,000 women, I know business in the online space, and I know where money is being made right now. If you have a blog or are thinking about blogging, you're going to want to listen in.
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[03:06] How You Make Money with Blogs
[11:10] How Business in the Online Space Has Changed and Why Blogs Are In Decline
[15:10] How To Get Yourself on Other People's Podcasts
[17:10] The Best Way To Make Money Right Now in the Online Space
Important Links
If you want to learn how to pitch yourself as a guest on someone else's podcast, I have a great free guide for you! You can go to jenniferallwood.com/podcastguest and download it now.
Some people have a long laundry list of things that aren't working on social media right now. So let's focus on 3 things that ARE working right now. Social media is the best free way to grow your audience and sales, so make sure you are implementing these strategies!
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[01:51] Reels Are Still Working to Bring in New Followers
[07:55] Super Clear Bio that Will Capture Attention in 8 Seconds
[12:45] Relatable, Sharable Content
Important Links
Download my reel tutorial at jenniferallwood.com/reels
Is anyone else panicking or feeling a little anxious about doing business in the summer? Between kids, vacations, events, and summer sales slumps, things can feel out of your control. After coaching over 20,000 women, I'm sharing tips for you to stay present in your business and with your family in the summer months.
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[06:15] PLEASE Take Time Off in the Summer!
[09:12] You Are the Only One With the Power to Fix Your Schedule
[13:13] Workaholism is a Trauma Response
[16:02] Strategies for Taking Time Off
Important Links
If you need some help this summer getting things done, I have a VA agency that can help you. Go to https://www.bizassistagency.com/ and fill out a form so you can take a breather this summer.
This is a podcast that was asked for by one of the members of my Better Way Program and by two other clients this week. If you're someone who needs to pivot a part of your business, you don't owe anyone an explanation or an OVER-explanation. Over-explaining is often a trauma response because you have lost people in the past who have misunderstood you. Listen and learn how, and when you should offer explanations for changes in your business.
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[03:18] I Coach Women on How To Stop Doing Stuff For Free
[04:20] Do You Owe Your Followers an Explaintion When You Pivot?
[07:32] People Think Influencers Put Their Whole Life Online
[09:03] How to Determine What to Share Online
[14:55] Overexplaining as a Trauma Response
[19:22] It's Your Prerogative to Pivot
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I discovered the Chicken Salad Chick Restaurant by our home in Flordia and fell in love. Stacy and I connected on social media and I'm thrilled to have her and her inspirational story on the podcast. If you feel like you've been beaten down by life, or you keep hitting setback after setback, you are so encouraged by Stacy's journey of triumph through a lot of dark days.
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[03:17] The Story of How Stacy Started Chicken Salad Chick From Her Home Kitchen
[07:22] How The Chicken Salad Flavors Got Their Names and Personalities
[10:14] Setbacks Can Propel You Toward Growth
[15:20] How to Get Past Bad Business Decisions
[22:11] A Cancer Diagnosis Lead to a Foundation with a Mission
[26:45] How To Pivot Your Business in New Seasons of Life