#13 You Have to FOCUS
In the latest podcast episode, I share why I will focus on ONE thing for the rest of the year, and why I decided to walk away from the Brown Vegan podcast for the rest of 2019. For some strange reason, I say 2009 in the episode. lol
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I’ve been all over the place in my business for the last several years.
Speaking gigs.
Creating Products.
Growing a successful podcast.
Working with brands on sponsorship deals.
Starting and growing a thriving email list.
Creating and growing a YouTube channel.
Consulting with people interested in starting a business.
Doing cooking demos around the country.
Appearing on TV.
Learning funnels and email automation.
This has led to burnout, lots of tears, and not making a LIVING from my passion.
I’m stopping this crazy rollercoaster ride!
# 12 Five Tips to Improve Engagement & Build Community on Instagram
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5 Tips:
Make a slideshow using a mixture of pictures and videos on the Instagram feed.
Respond to comments and ask your followers questions when they engage with you.
Update your bio to show potential followers what you do and who you do it for. Also, add a link (in the link space) to direct traffic to your blog, email list, YouTube channel, etc.
Take advantage of the voice memo option in your DMs to give your followers a personalized message when they ask questions.
Post "shareable" content
Come hang out with me on Instagram
Resources mentioned:
Blaq. Vegan’s Instagram (Now @shaunarenee.co)
#11 How to Repurpose Your Content and Make It Native on Each Platform
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In this episode, I chat (from my bed lol) about why and how you can repurpose your content for YouTube, Instagram, and blog.
#10 Instagram’s Algorithm Ain't Loyal
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I recently read an article that stated only 7-10% of your Instagram followers can see your content (organically) in the IG feed.
In this episode, I share why you should consider other platforms (website, newsletter, podcast, YouTube) outside of Instagram to grow your business.
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#9 WHY IGTV IS NOT ENOUGH | GET ON YOUTUBE!
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In this episode, I share why YouTube should be more of a priority than IGTV.
Have you started your YouTube channel yet? What's stopping you?
#8 TRYING TO GET POSITIVE FOR 2018
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In this episode, I share a quick recap of my year (the good, bad & the ugly) and discuss why I only have personal and not business goals for 2018.
#7 WHY YOU SHOULDN'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOUTUBE CHECKS | HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD FOCUS ON INSTEAD
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I've been seeing a lot of YouTubers complain about their Adsense check being smaller than usual because YouTube isn't monetizing videos.
Some folks are even thinking about leaving the platform altogether.
As a content creator (and viewer), I think YouTube shouldn't be any creator's only source of income.
Here's what you can do instead of relying only on the Adsense check:
Sell your own products and services
Affiliate links
Sponsored videos
Use the YouTube platform to book offline opportunities
#6 SIX LIFE LESSONS I LEARNED FROM MY FIRST TV APPEARANCE
I can't believe I did it but I'm so glad I did!
I had my first TV appearance this week and it was an amazing experience. :-)
In this episode, I talk about how I was able to secure this opportunity, how to combat some of the overwhelm of getting ready for everything in 4 days (including getting my kids ready for an international trip), my struggle with insecurity, and why I will have to stay uncomfortable if I want to grow in life and business.
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Lessons Mentioned:
Always tap into my community for help
Always be ready, so I don't have to get ready
It's okay not to be perfect -- being perfect is overrated
Write a list and check it twice to combat overwhelm
It goes down in the DMs...in a good way
Who do I need to become in order to have my best life and business?
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