Chaos to Conversions: A Podcast on Launching and Email Marketing

Ever feel like the holidays leave you more frazzled than festive? In this episode, Melanie and Branda welcome Janice Cook, a systems and productivity expert, to dive into strategies for staying organized and sane during the holiday chaos. Janice shares her expert advice on setting realistic expectations, understanding personal capacity, and knowing which tasks truly matter. This conversation is packed with tips for managing business and personal responsibilities and ideas to help you prioritize, set boundaries, and, most importantly, enjoy the season. Tune in and learn how to reclaim your time and reduce stress this holiday season with Janice’s tried-and-true systems.

Tune in as they discuss:

1. Identifying essential systems to streamline tasks during the holiday season.
2. Techniques for understanding and managing your capacity realistically.
3. Tips for balancing holiday demands without compromising business or personal life.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Make It Your Own Monthly Calendar:
  https://laugheatlearn.com/shop/make-it-your-own-calendar/
• The Ultimate Hiring Guide for Teacher Business Owners:
  https://www.cookfamilyresources.com/hiring-guide/

Connect with Janice:
Website: https://www.cookfamilyresources.com/work-with-me/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherjaniceva/

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Feeling overwhelmed by your email writing tasks? You’re not alone. In this episode, Branda dives into practical steps to tackle email burnout—from assessing your current workload to planning content that aligns with your goals. Discover the power of templates, batching, and even outsourcing to ease the strain and keep your emails fresh. Finally, Branda shares insights to help you overcome burnout and rediscover the joy of connecting with your audience.

Tune in as Branda discusses:

1. How to recognize and address the signs of email burnout.
2. Tips for planning and repurposing content to reduce email writing stress.
3. Effective strategies for delegating or automating email tasks.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Email GPS Workshop: https://www.therelevantcollective.com/email-gps
• Email Templates: https://www.therelevantcollective.com/shop
• Retainer Packages: https://www.therelevantcollective.com/retainer

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Ready to boost your Black Friday sales without creating a ton of new offers? In this episode, Melanie breaks down four proven strategies to increase your revenue by leveraging what you already have. She shares examples, pricing considerations, and tech recommendations to help you implement upsells, bumps, downsells, and cross-sells that your customers will actually appreciate. Whether you're planning a grand promotion or keeping things simple this year, these actionable tips will help you maximize your sales potential.

Tune in as Melanie discusses:

• Differences between upsells and order bumps and how to implement them effectively in your sales funnel.
• How to create strategic downsells that address customer objections while maintaining value.
• The power of cross-selling to existing customers and simple ways to implement it in your product ecosystem.

Mentioned in this episode:
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Creating Your Next Offer:
https://duxburydigital.thrivecart.com/3qstoask/

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www.therelevantcollective.com
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Ever wonder why you feel compelled to buy something when it's "limited time only" or marked down from a higher price? In this episode, Branda breaks down two powerful marketing psychology principles that influence consumer behavior every day. She dives deep into how scarcity and price anchoring work, shares practical examples from both online and traditional businesses and provides ethical guidelines to implement these strategies without being manipulative. Whether you're a business owner or a curious consumer, you'll gain valuable insights into these subtle yet effective marketing techniques.

Tune in as Branda discusses:

• How scarcity in marketing drives faster purchasing decisions and perceived value.
• Ways to implement price anchoring to showcase value and pricing strategy.
• Important ethical considerations when using these marketing psychology principles.

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www.therelevantcollective.com
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Are your business fears haunting you like ghosts in the night? Join Melanie and Branda as they unmask the spooky anxieties that plague entrepreneurs and share practical strategies to banish these fears. Whether you're worried about failure, struggling with imposter syndrome, or afraid no one will buy your offerings, this episode will empower you to face your business demons head-on and come out stronger on the other side.

Tune in as they discuss:

1. The fear of business failure and strategies to overcome it.
2. Dealing with the anxiety of no one buying your course, product, or service.
3. Overcoming the fear of embarrassment and self-doubt in business.

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CONNECT WITH BRANDA:
www.therelevantcollective.com
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Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday rush? Don't let Q4 chaos derail your business plans! In this episode, Melanie and Branda break down the ultimate guide to navigating the busiest quarter of the year. From Halloween to New Year's, learn how to balance personal commitments with business growth, plan ahead for major sales events, and set yourself up for a strong start in January. Whether you're going all-in on Black Friday or opting for a quieter season, discover strategies to make Q4 work for you and your business goals.

Tune in as they discuss:

1. Importance of planning personal and family commitments.
2. Strategies for planning business activities around holidays.
3. Content batching and creation for the holiday season.

Mentioned in this episode:
Creating a Q4 Plan - https://www.therelevantcollective.com/email-gps-waitlist

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www.therelevantcollective.com
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Ever feel like the productivity strategy that everyone swears by just doesn’t work for you? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, Branda's challenging the highly praised technique of batching. If you’ve tried it and found yourself more stressed than productive, it might be time for a rethink. Branda dives into traditional batching methods, discuss why they may not work for everyone, and explores flexible alternatives that better suit your unique needs.

Tune in as Branda discusses:

• The Benefits and Challenges of Batching
• Rethinking Traditional Batching
• Alternative Batching Strategies
• The Importance of a Personalized Batching System

Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.therelevantcollective.com/retainer

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www.therelevantcollective.com
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Why do people really buy? In this episode, Melanie dives into the four essential types of content every business needs: educational, storytelling, results-based, and promotional. Melanie explains how authority, trust, emotional connection, and logic drive purchasing decisions—and ties these motivations directly to content strategy. She shares actionable tips on crafting each type of content, from solving audience problems with educational posts to building authority with social proof. You'll also learn how to structure and present promotional content that resonates with logical buyers.

Tune in as Melanie discusses:

• Introduction to the 4 types of content your business needs to grow
• Three main reasons people buy and how to use your content to support that
• Why a mix of content types is important

Mentioned in this episode:
Create a Workshop That Converts: https://duxburydigital.co/cwc

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www.therelevantcollective.com
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In this episode, Melanie and Branda welcome Kris Jones, a StoryBrand Guide, to unravel the mysteries of effective business storytelling. Discover why your client should be the hero of your narrative, learn how to craft a compelling story even if you think your business journey is "boring," and explore practical techniques for deeply connecting with your audience. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this conversation will revolutionize your approach to marketing and help you create a story that truly resonates with your ideal clients.

Tune in as they discuss:

1. The story formula: positioning your client as the hero and yourself as the guide.
2. Crafting a compelling narrative even without a "big" story.
3. Practical techniques for gathering customer insights and creating connections.

Connect with Kris:
Website: https://www.reddoordesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddoordesign/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/reddoorportland/?fref=ts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reddoordesigns/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reddoordesign

Learn to communicate your value & write a truly compelling copy in only 5 minutes: https://www.reddoordesigns.com/free-resources

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www.therelevantcollective.com
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In this episode, Branda dives into how to craft effective sales emails for digital products. She breaks down the essential components of a successful email, from capturing your audience's attention with relatable struggles to showcasing your product's value. Branda offers practical tips on incorporating social proof, creating clear calls to action, and using visuals to boost engagement. Whether you're selling eBooks, webinars, or digital courses, this episode provides a roadmap for writing emails that convert.

Tune in as Branda discusses:

1. The three key components of a successful sales email.
2. Strategies for connecting with your audience through storytelling and addressing their needs.
3. Tips for building credibility and overcoming buyer hesitation with digital products.

Mentioned in this episode:
Product Promo Emails - https://www.therelevantcollective.com/product-promo-swipe

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CONNECT WITH MELANIE:
www.duxburydigital.co
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CONNECT WITH BRANDA:
www.therelevantcollective.com
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