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Wildly profitable (and automated) websites with Krissy Chin Sep 19, 2023

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Are you missing a key piece of your marketing funnel? Without a website, you may be missing out on a vital tool to help you stand out in a crowded marketplace!
Krissy Chin shares how creating a high-quality website can help you showcase your business and position yourself as an expert while also being a key part of your marketing funnel automation.
Krissy Chin is a podcast host and soon-to-be author who runs two successful brands with her business partner working less than 20 hours a week.The success from their 600-person paid membership led them to launch their second business, K&C Consulting, which is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs turn their knowledge and passion into a profitable digital business (and automate it with high-converting funnels!). Krissy’s done-is-better-than-perfect motto inspires her students to take imperfect action to generate success while spending most of their time with their families.
Hit Play and discover how a website can be a powerful automation tool to help you work less and make more!

Listen in and learn:

The importance of taking imperfect action
The value of having multiple revenue streams
How a website can help you set yourself apart from others in your industry
The importance of setting up a website properly to deliver freemiums and book appointments
The real customer journey of how Krissy’s client found her website, resonated with her messaging, booked a call, and ended up becoming a VIP client
How it’s possible to use automation to gain 4 more hours back in your day
6 areas in your business that could be preventing you from success
How different personality types is important to consider for website design

As heard on this episode:

Click HERE to sign up for Krissy’s free masterclass: "How to Automate Your Business and Increase Your Revenue While You Sleep" on September 26 at 1 PM Eastern Time.

Connect with Krissy on Instagram, Facebook or listen to her podcast.

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Build Your Dream Business While Working Full-Time with Holly Haynes Sep 12, 2023

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Are you stuck in the 9-to-5 and dreaming of a way to build a business of your own? If it feels impossible, then listen in and let Holly Haynes inspire you with her story!

Holly Marie Haynes is a business strategy coach, podcaster, mom of twins, and founder of the Crush the Rush brand. She helps women create simple scaleable offers and systems to grow to multiple 6-figures.
After all, Holly transitioned from her corporate consulting job into entrepreneurship in the middle of a pandemic with children at home! That means she definitely knows what it means to build a business in little pockets of time. Now, she’s sharing some of the secrets to her success with you!
Listen in and learn:

How Holly started transitioning from corporate consulting to entrepreneurship by giving herself a 1-year challenge
The struggle of getting started without knowing exactly what her business would be
How she pushed through uncertainty (during the pandemic)
The plan she created to leave her full-time job (and how she was able to leave faster than expected)
Why having a “bus stop dream” is often more effective than setting an income goal
The importance of forming and maintaining consistent habits to build a successful business
Details on Holly’s “theme day” approach to work
How setting boundaries and habit stacking leads to long-term success

As heard on this episode:

Get Holly’s FREE 5-day CEO Week Challenge and learn the exact schedule and toolkit to grow and scale your business in 8 hours a week: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek

Read more about Holly Haynes on her website, connect with her on Instagram, or listen to her podcast, Crush The Rush.
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Hi, I’m Holly Hillyer–coach, wife, boy mom, and 7-figure boss. I help women like you start and scale online businesses in small pockets of time so you can make more money while also building a life that allows you to be present with the people you love most.💛

Are you ready to get the collaboration, confidence, and community you need to make more income and impact? Find out more about Seven Strong Society here!
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How to Turn Social Media Growth Into Sales Sep 05, 2023

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Social media is a fantastic marketing tool, but should you be relying on social media alone?
The answer is NO! Growing your social media account is just the first step in building a successful online business. You need a plan for converting followers into loyal clients and building a business that thrives on automation and efficiency.
Today we’re talking about how to move potential clients from social media to email so you can make more sales!
Listen in and learn:

The importance of micro-niching in growing your Instagram audience and your email list
How to create a funnel that allows you to successfully nurture and sell to clients
Why it’s important to ask clients to take the least amount of actions possible
How to make sure your freemium gets used right away
Why a podcast makes a great freemium for the right audience
When to use a masterclass as part of your funnel
How Blueprint to Social Selling helps create systems that lead to improved sales and greater time freedom for online business owners

As heard on this episode:
Episode 26: Go Smaller to Grow Bigger: The Power of a Micro-Niche
Want to learn how I grew my account by 20,000 followers, grew my email list by over 10,000 new subscribers, and experienced a 25% increase in sales in only 90 days?
I’m sharing the Seven Strong Method in the FREE MASTERCLASS coming September 5 at noon EST. CLICK HERE TO JOIN LIVE OR CATCH THE REPLAY!

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Hi, I’m Holly Hillyer–coach, wife, boy mom, and 7-figure boss. I help women like you start and scale online businesses in small pockets of time so you can make more money while also building a life that allows you to be present with the people you love most.💛
Are you ready to get the collaboration, confidence, and community you need to make more income and impact? Find out more about Seven Strong Society here!
https://www.sevenstrong.com/
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Go Smaller to Grow Bigger: The Power of a Micro-Niche Aug 29, 2023

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What if you could streamline content creation while also experiencing massive growth on social media? What if sales conversations could become less confusing and email marketing could be simplified by narrowing the focus of your messaging? If you’re looking for a way to make running an online business less complex, then listen in!
We’ve all heard about the importance of having a niche in business, but what’s a “micro-niche”? This is the secret to massive growth on social media. I know because I’ve experienced it myself!
Listen in and learn:

What is a micro-niche?
What led me to select a micro-niche for my @holly_hillyer Instagram account
The insane results I experienced after implementing a micro-niche
How Instagram uses SEO
How you can SEO to get the Instagram algorithm to work in your favor
Why a micro-niche will make content creation and sales conversations easier
How to use the Seven Strong Method to grow your social media following and scale your business

As heard on this episode:
Want to learn how I grew my account by 20,000 followers, grew my email list by over 10,000 new subscribers, and experienced a 25% increase in sales in only 90 days?
I’m sharing the Seven Strong Method in the FREE MASTERCLASS coming September 5 at noon EST. CLICK HERE TO JOIN!
Hi, I’m Holly Hillyer–coach, wife, boy mom, and 7-figure boss. I help women like you start and scale online businesses in small pockets of time so you can make more money while also building a life that allows you to be present with the people you love most.💛
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Are you ready to get the collaboration, confidence, and community you need to make more income and impact? Find out more about Seven Strong Society here!
https://www.sevenstrong.com/
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Follow me on IG: @sevenstrongco

Secrets of Effective Sales Conversations with Nikki Rausch “The Sales Maven” Aug 22, 2023

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Does having sales conversations make you feel gross or uncomfortable? It shouldn’t.
Sales conversations are an essential part of being an entrepreneur, but there are a lot of misconceptions about sales. Today, you’ll learn how to have effective sales conversations, with a focus on making sales easy for both you and your ideal client.
CEO of Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling.” With 25+ years of selling experience, entrepreneurs and small business owners now hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically. Nikki has written 3 books (all on Amazon) and she has a podcast called Sales Maven which you can find on your favorite podcast platform.
Listen in and learn:

Nikki’s background in corporate sales and how she became the Sales Maven
The importance of effective communication in sales conversations
How to create curiosity and make a powerful first impression
How to use the selling staircase framework.
The importance of genuine conversations–asking questions, and tailoring solutions to meet your client’s needs
How selling is a collaborative process between both parties

In this episode: Learn more about Nikki’s Sales Maven Society here!!
Hi, I’m Holly Hillyer–coach, wife, boy mom, and 7-figure boss. I help women like you start and scale online businesses in small pockets of time so you can make more money while also building a life that allows you to be present with the people you love most.💛
Want to work less and make more sales without missing out on those summer memories? Get the Six Figure Summer System private podcast here.
Are you ready to get the collaboration, confidence, and community you need to make more income and impact? Find out more about Seven Strong Society here!
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From Content to Conversations That Convert: Make More Sales With This Method Aug 15, 2023

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How do you transition from content to conversations that actually convert into sales?
The Seven Strong Method is all about growing your social media at the top of your funnel, but it takes so much more than social media alone to build a thriving six-figure business that allows you to be present with your family.
It starts with content creation that attracts your ideal clients and helps solve their specific problems so that you can form relationships and connect to clients through conversations.
No more cold messaging or selling. It's about genuinely connecting with your audience.
Listen in and learn:

Why “Hey girl” messages don’t work
How creating super-niche content grew my IG by 20,000 followers 90 days
The importance of creating targeted freemiums for your audience
How getting ONE clear message for your social media account makes transitional 1:1 conversations easier
How finding points of connection allows you to meet the needs of your ideal client
What is really happening when people feel that products are being pushed on them
The value of creating content that helps clients overcome limiting beliefs

Want to work less and make more sales without missing out on those summer memories? Get the Six Figure Summer System private podcast here.

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Are you ready to get the collaboration, confidence, and community you need to make more income and impact? Find out more about Seven Strong Society here!
https://www.sevenstrong.com/
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Experiencing an Entrepreneurial Revolution with Julianne “JuJu” Taylor Aug 08, 2023

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Are you nervous about how your business may change over time? You can either fear change or embrace and welcome it. Julianne “JuJu” Taylor chose the latter and it took her on an amazing entrepreneurial journey.
Julianne "JuJu" Taylor is a Charleston, SC-based content creator, product designer, business coach, and mindset speaker...and my neighbor! JuJu finds and shares the "Good JuJu' with her community related to easy recipes, home decor, entertaining at home, fashion, and travel on Instagram and TikTok. With a BFA in interior design and a master's in human resources, JuJu marries creativity and strong business acumen to help her communities find joy in the everyday through working smarter, not harder. Julianne has been featured on the Today Show, HGTV, and Yahoo Finance.
Today we chat about the evolution of Julianne’s business from in-person interior designer to creating a huge personal brand. She’ll share insights from balancing mom life and business, working with a spouse, the importance of supporting other women, and leading from a place of service. You’ll be inspired by this conversation!
Listen in and learn:

How to balance creativity and business
How Julianne and her husband use complementary skill sets to work together
The importance of having conversations and setting expectations with your spouse
Why waiting for permission prevents some women from taking action
Why everyone needs different coaches for different seasons of life and business
What it means to lead from a place of service in business
The importance of supporting other women and being a “girl’s girl”
How Julianne prioritizes supporting small, local businesses in addition to larger clients
Details on Julianne’s Charleston in-person retreat for solopreneurs and entrepreneurs
The importance of connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs instead of doing it alone

Hi, I’m Holly Hillyer–coach, wife, boy mom, and 7-figure boss. I help women like you start and scale online businesses in small pockets of time so you can make more money while also building a life that allows you to be present with the people you love most.💛
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Follow JuJu on Instagram or Tik Tok.
Sign up for Julianne’s Reboot Retreat in Charleston, South Carolina on August 21-22.
Want to work less and make more sales without missing out on those summer memories? Get the Six Figure Summer System private podcast here.
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Relentlessly Pursue Your Vision - Brooke Chochola’s Approach to Business Growth Aug 01, 2023

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Do you struggle with jealousy and comparison when looking at others’ business journeys? Is fear holding you back from doing the things you were meant to do?
Then it’s time to clarify your vision and relentlessly go for it! That’s what Brooke Chochola did to experience rapid business growth.
Brooke is a Wisconsin mom of three girls, a police wife, and MSW social worker turned online health and wellness business partner with BODi. She conquered her lifelong battle with her weight by losing 100 pounds through balanced nutrition and exercise at home.
Today we chat about Brooke’s transformation story and the mindset shifts she made to change her body AND her business.
Listen in and learn:

Brooke’s story of transforming her health by losing 100 pounds and transforming her life by building a successful business
How she turned jealousy into motivation to help her attain her business dreams
The importance of personal development for entrepreneurs
The process of overcoming fear and changing her mindset
How to deal with people who don’t understand entrepreneurship
Brooke’s advice for new entrepreneurs

Want to work less and make more sales without missing out on those summer memories? Get the Six Figure Summer System private podcast here.
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Are you ready to get the collaboration, confidence, and community you need to make more income and impact? Find out more about Seven Strong Society here!
https://www.sevenstrong.com/
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From Teacher to Top Tech CEO: Creating Your Transformation Story with Ruth Schrauner Jul 25, 2023

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Ruth Schrauner was just a girl from small-town Kansas who thought she could “only be a teacher” until she discovered the power of entrepreneurship. She skyrocketed a network marketing business before pivoting into the tech world becoming one of the top 2% female tech-start up CEOs!
Did she have any experience or qualifications to hit these big entrepreneurial milestones? Nope! That’s why she’s all about empowering women to understand that they can reach their big dreams, too!
Listen in as we talk about how she did it and what tips she would give other entrepreneurs who are just getting started.
Hi, I’m Holly Hillyer–coach, wife, boy mom, and 7-figure boss. I help women like you start and scale online businesses in small pockets of time so you can make more money while also building a life that allows you to be present with the people you love most.💛
Listen in and learn:

Ruth’s story from teacher to network marketer to becoming the founder of Posh and top 2% female tech startup CEOs
The importance of shifting your money mindset and how to do it
The story of how Posh came to be
How Ruth saw the opportunity to grow a brand to empower beauty professionals
How to get into the right rooms with the right people locally
Ruth’s best advice for new entrepreneurs
How experience is a great way to fine-tune your marketing strategy

Work less and make more sales without missing out on those summer memories! Get the Six Figure Summer System private podcast here.
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Are you ready to get the collaboration, confidence, and community you need to make more income and impact? Find out more about Seven Strong Society here!
https://www.sevenstrong.com/
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Conquering Your Mountain: Setting Your Top 3 Priorities to Achieve Your One Big Goal Jul 18, 2023

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Are you struggling to prioritize your goals and align your actions with them? Do you find it challenging to make consistent progress in your side hustle or business?
Aligning your dreams with your actions is one of the most difficult things to do but one of the most necessary. We’ll discuss how you can shift your mindset and actions to show up for yourself with the same dedication and consistency as you would for a boss in order to reach your next-level goals.
Hi, I’m Holly Hillyer–coach, wife, boy mom, and 7-figure boss. I help women like you start and scale online businesses in small pockets of time so you can make more money while also building a life that allows you to be present with the people you love most.💛
Listen in and learn:

What the anti-hustle culture gets wrong
The importance of identifying your one big end goal to drive smaller goals
Thoughts on the book, Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy
Why we should embrace seasons of hustle instead of resisting it
Why you should utilize a time audit to prioritize your time commitments
How small sacrifices to your daily schedule can create significant impacts over time
What stories may be holding you back from taking action and achieving your goals
Thoughts on how to rapidly grow a business and develop the best version of yourself

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Work less and make more sales without missing out on those summer memories! Get the Six Figure Summer System private podcast here.
Are you ready to get the collaboration, confidence, and community you need to make more income and impact? Find out more about Seven Strong Society here!
https://www.sevenstrong.com/
Get free business tips in your inbox: Seven Strong Newsletter
Follow me on IG: @sevenstrongco