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SURPRISE! It’s a podcast TAKEOVER!

My friend Milan, who you might remember from episode 63, has graciously taken the mic while I rest and recover from being sick (you can laugh at the Reel we created about it here!)

Milan is an alumn from my program, Speak Up to Level Up (or SULU as we call it).  He runs an agency based in NYC that has been a huge asset to Team HS.  Last year, when I wanted to up my video presence online, he was the first person I called and helped us grow our YouTube audience.

So when it comes to helping YOU become more confident and effective on camera, there’s no one I trust more. This episode is for you if you have a complicated relationships with video :)

I hope you enjoy this special edition take over, I’ll be back next week.

And please help me say thanks to Milan by giving him love on Instagram and check out his ...

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In an effort to be more concrete, more valuable and stand out from the “fluffy crap” online, far too many struggling entrepreneurs focus on packing “how to” content into their marketing. 

It makes sense, on the surface, we’re all tired of the fluffy training disguised as “mindset” work, so we set out to share tangible, practical information that can truly serve our ideal customers.

But I don’t have to tell you that a plethora of free, “how to” content already exists on the internet.  So if your audience truly wanted that information, they’d have it by now.

So the question is: if “how to” content isn’t the answer, but neither is the fluffy stuff…how do you attract clients with your content?

The answer? INFLUENCE. You must...

Can narrowing your focus really create more opportunity? The term “niche” has become common lingo in online marketing, but surprisingly many business owners still resist, thinking, if I get too specific I’ll turn people away.  So to debunk myths around niching, I brought in business growth strategist for female consultant coaches and service providers, Jessica Osborn. 

In this episode we’ll help you navigate how to make a huge shift in how you approach the “niche” conversation. She'll break down the three specific parts of what makes a great niche, and help you avoid the pitfalls of not inching down. 

I couldn’t think of a better way to start the new year. So if you want to get clearer and be more specific with your marketing strategy while serving your people best and want to niche down in the right way, this is the episode for you! 

Episode Highlights:

• What is a niche and why is it important? 
• What happens...

As we round out the year, you’re most likely thinking about next year's goals and ways that you want to grow. I’m this episode I’ll share my take on three specific cues to point to where you might want to focus on for your next level up. 

Enjoy this week’s episode and hope it gets you right to the edge ready to jump and spark one little action that can ignite a huge moment of progress for you!

Ps.. we’re taking a break the last week of the year! So we’ll see you back on January 3– Happy Holidays!

Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways (full transcript below):

• Leveling up is a way of being
• The reason why you have not broken through that next level
• Life is what it is and you get to create your own experience within it. 
• Questioning your own dialogue with yourself, the conversations you're participating and the types of content you're consuming
• The discomfort and pain of leveling up for your life and business
• 3 signs you...

As you pause and reflect this time of year (as many of us do), I bet showing up in a more magnetic way is one of those aspirational goals you've set for yourself.

And here’s the thing you need to know for next year:

Pitching and guest speaking will never be an urgent task on your list.

But they will continue to be one of the most effective ways to reach cold-to-you- audiences that warm quickly through the credibility the host gives you.

Getting seen isn't just about booking podcast interviews. It's about having a strategic plan to speak on the right platforms, to the right audience with the right message. 

Let 2022 be the year you consistently show up and share your message to grow your audience and authority. Tune in to this bonus episode from my final live training of this year to learn my strategy for INTENTIONAL VISIBILITY to help you save time and get results right out of the gate in the new year.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What is visibility in the real context...

In today’s episode I invited Braden Drake, an attorney and tax pro who helps creative entrepreneurs, his take on making his technical topics engaging (and fun)!

In this unscripted conversation about business building, Braden shares how he’s used his voice and personality to build his brand. 

We talk about  breaking the mold in the industry and how to show up for your people as your true self.

If you ever wonder how to find the balance between figuring out your online business structure and infusing your personality with your marketing tactics, this is an episode I think you’ll really enjoy.

Episode Highlights:

• How to talk about things that are technical in a fun and engaging way. 
• How Braden “divorces himself” from industry standard jargon and committed to showing up as himself.  
• Picking up on social cue elements when people are not engaging (ie., jumping out of webinars or  walking out of your live talk) and how...

We’re back with another exciting interview from a million dollar course creator, Jono Petrohilos.

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Jono’s podcast, Course Creator Community Podcast: Craft Your SIgnature Talk with Heather Sager.

Jono’s storytelling ability and strong communication skills impressed me from the start. When I heard him share his signature story (from being ranked as the worst fitness bootcamp instructor to creating a million dollar digital course business TEACHING other fitness instructors), I knew I had to have him on the show.

In this episode we’re doing something a little different. Instead of digging into Jono’s expertise on building a digital course business (though he drops some great gems in the episode), our conversation was designed to be a case study for crafting a strong Signature Story.

You’ll hear Jono share his story (like he would from a stage), then we have a candid conversation around why it worked, what process...

I use Pinterest to save recipes, holiday decor ideas and design inspiration, so whenever I hear someone preach “you should be using Pinterest for business”, I roll my eyes thinking, “who searches for business content on that platform”? 

Turns out, a lot of people directly on the platform and indirectly through Google (which pulls straight from Pinterest).

If you’re looking to drive more traffic to your website, drop everything and listen to this conversation with Pinterest Pro, Cara Chace, who helped me understand Pinterest as an evergreen traffic source— versus the daily turn of social media.

As the creator of Pin Power Method, Cara teaches entrepreneurs how to use Pinterest effectively in their business and in this episode she shares how you can put Pinterest to use for your online business without spending countless hours each week.

Episode Highlight:

• How Cara went from being a special agent to Pinterest guru
• Pinterest isn’t...

This is the last part of our 3 part series on webinars. Check out:

• Part one *Make these 4 Shifts If You Plan on Hosting Webinars Next Year * right here and 
• Part two *The Secret to High Converting Webinars (that Actually Deliver Value)P right here.

In this final episode of our 3 part series all about webinars, I’m addressing the topic of scripting.

It can be a powerful way to concisely get your point across, ensure you hit the essential talking points and mail your pitch— but scripting can also tank engagement and audience retention.

So join me inside this episode to learn my top 3 scripting secrets (hint: it's very limited and some very strategically).

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What it means to use intentional scripting
• How to script in a way that serves your audience (not yourself)
• The 3 specific spots on a webinar to script so you get to the point faster and connect more effectively with your audience
• Plus actionable tips on how you can apply this on...

This is part 2 of our 3 part series on webinars. Check out part one *Make these 4 Shifts If You Plan on Hosting Webinars Next Year * right here.

A webinar is more than just a sales tool, it’s an opportunity to help your ideal customer understand the context of their problem, what it takes to get to a solution and make a decision. The biggest challenge most online entrepreneurs face with webinars is crafting one that actually gives value and converts.

If you want to better understand what it actually means to create valuable content on a webinar in a way that works for your niche and your audience, without the tired sales tactics, then this episode will teach you how. 

In the second episode, you'll learn:

• what exactly you need your webinar to do
• the over / under teaching dilemma 
• how to sell without sounding schmucky or pushy
• four specific things to help you challenge yourself to create tangible (non fluffy) content that converts

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