Flourish to 7 Figures Podcast: Growing Your Online Business to 7 Figures and Beyond

#68. Today, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions that my team and I receive about Facebook ads. And to help me with this episode, I've asked my content manager, copywriter, and customer success assistant, Sierra, to lead the conversation!

It's been a while since I've talked about Facebook ads on the podcast, so we've decided to break this Facebook ads Q&A into a two-part series. So be sure to tune into next week's episode, as well, where we'll be diving into even more questions!

In this episode, a lot of the questions are about Facebook and Instagram ad strategy. So if you've been wondering how they might fit into YOUR marketing strategy, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Facebook and Instagram ads can help you achieve your business goals
• The key elements that must be in your ad for it to be successful
• How to make sure you stay on Facebook's ad policy good side

...and more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/68.

#67: We're turning the tables! This week, I've brought back my copywriter and content manager, Sierra, to help me flip the script.

On this episode, SHE is interviewing ME!

As Sierra has come to draft more and more of our content, she has had to really take on my writing voice. And one of the most valuable ways she has come to know me is by having conversations.

We talk together often, and over the years that we have worked together, I have opened up about many of the aspects of my life that have led to where I am today.

These backstory details have helped Sierra to better understand me as a person — and as a business persona — so she can more closely embody my message when writing in my voice.

If you work with copywriters or have members of your team who are tasked with speaking and writing "as you," we think you'll find this reverse interview very helpful!

The questions Sierra asks me today can be a great jumping-off point for you to start your own conversations with your team members so they can get to know you better too.

And, of course, you'll get to hear a little more of the Monica that Team Flourish gets to work with every day!

You can find all of the links and resources that we mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/67.

#66: Today, I have a super special guest with me, but this is not just another guest interview. I am SO excited to welcome one of my longtime team members to the show today. Together, we're going to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I've grown my business and my team over the last few years!

My current business has been around for just over 3.5 years, but we've had super fast growth in that short time. My first year of business, I came just shy of hitting 6-figures, and in my second year of business I more than doubled my revenue and have been growing ever since!

And while I just mentioned "I" and "my," what I really mean is "we" and "our." While I'm the owner of the business, as you'll hear in today's episode, I have been intentional about growing my team right from the start. And I truly believe that I would not be where I am today in business without the incredible support and collaboration of my team of rock stars! My guest today is my lead copywriter and content manager, Sierra Robertson!

As you'll hear in the interview, Sierra and I love working together and are proud of the work we do! While we wanted to pull back the curtain to show you how we work here on Team Flourish, we also wanted to make this episode really actionable for you as you grow your team and your business!

In this episode, Sierra and I share:

• How our team and the business has changed over the years
• How we overcome challenges as a team
• Resources that have helped us successfully grow our team and scale our business

...and a whole lot more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/66.

#65: To scale to 7-figures, online business owners eventually must realize that they can't do it all themselves — nor should they!

When you're committed to scaling up, you know you need to build your support team around you. But where do you find top talent? How do you know when it's the right time to hire? How do we ensure that we find the RIGHT team members that will make scaling easier?

My guest today is business systems and outsourcing expert, Kayla Sloan! And she's sharing all of her outsourcing secrets with us.

Kayla is a coach for virtual assistants and a business systems and outsourcing expert, working with successful six and seven-figure entrepreneurs since 2014. Kayla is the founder of Six-Figure Systems, the consulting program that helps business owners scale with systems and build a virtual team. She's also the founder of $10K VA®, her flagship online program where she teaches virtual assistants how to earn up to $10,000 per month working online!

And as you'll hear in the interview, I had the great fortune of working with Kayla when she was a key player on my team for nearly two years.

In this episode, Kayla and I discuss all of the most important questions when it comes to hiring, including:

• How to attract top talent to your team
• What you shouldn't leave out of your hiring process
• How to build trust with your team

...and a whole lot more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/65.

#64 If you could add an additional $3,000 to $10,000 per month in revenue, would that help you get to 7-figures faster?

I know what you're thinking...

You don't have time to add more to your already full plate!

Don't worry, it won't require a huge amount of time and effort on your part.

Adding affiliate income to your business is a smart way to leverage your audience and the audiences of others.

Before you start thinking, "Been there, tried that, didn't work," you need to listen to this.

My guest today is Antonio X. Carter, a marketing master and absolute ninja when it comes to affiliate marketing, chatbots, and more!

Antonio is an affiliate marketing coach who has been helping other entrepreneurs make more money online for the last 8 years. He helps business owners create an extra layer of income with affiliate marketing and email.

And he's also one of my long-time students in my online training program, Flourish with Facebook Ads!

This episode is chock-full of great tips that can help you make more money in your business today.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Antonio's best kept secrets for increasing your revenues with affiliate marketing
• How to use chatbots to find qualified leads
• What to do when rejection strikes your Facebook ads

...and more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/64.

#63 How long does it take for you to create content for your business?

Content marketing is one of the best ways to build a relationship with your audience. It's also a great way to grow your authority.

Unfortunately, it's easy to spend so much of your time with content creation that little else gets done!

But what if you could create your content in a quarter of the time it usually takes? How would that impact your business?

My guest on the show today is here to share his system with us!

Pete McPherson is a full-time blogger and podcaster at Do You Even Blog, a resource for income-seeking bloggers and online entrepreneurs.

He spends his days interviewing the world's top creators & entrepreneurs, including names like Neil Patel, John Lee Dumas, Nick Loper, Michelle Schroeder, and many more.

Pete is also a genius when it comes to cranking out "a METRIC ton of content" — as he puts it.

Pete brought the GOODS to this episode. Here's just a taste of what you'll learn:

• How to create your content plan around your promotion calendar
• What to do after you hit publish to promote and repurpose your content
• The 4-part process Pete used to write a 4,000-word blog post in just 28 minutes

And a whole lot more!

You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/63!

#62 Do you have money blocks holding you back? As entrepreneurs building six and seven-figure businesses, money is definitely something we need to have a handle on.

But sometimes, our mental blocks around money can prevent us from achieving the level of success we are pursuing.

My guest on the show today is here to help us take control of our relationship with money so we can create the life and business we really want. I am so honored to have Leisa Peterson on the show!

Leisa is a Certified Financial Planner who is on a mission to help 1,000,000 people elevate their financial consciousness by realizing their true value and creating financial security for themselves.

As a money educator, workshop leader and spiritual teacher, Leisa hosts The Mindful Millionaire Podcast as well as virtual workshops and life-transforming retreats. Her masterful blend of sound financial strategy and mindfulness training helps people break free of patterns of lack, scarcity and money fears, allowing them to finally lead the rewarding, fulfilling, and abundant lives they most desire.

I am proud to say that I've benefited from Leisa's work! As you'll hear in the interview, she was my first business coach who really helped me to play a bigger game when it came to growing this business.

Leisa and I cover so much in this interview, including:

• What it means to be a Mindful Millionaire
• The 8-part framework that will help you make more money and break through the beliefs that may be holding you back
• How to deal with financial uncertainty in your life and business

And a whole lot more!

You can find all of the links and resources mentioned in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/62!

#61 How do you build consistent, dependable revenue into your business? The answer could be to create a membership!

But before you think it will be a ton of extra work for little return, you need to listen to this episode.

My guest today is Shane Sams. Along with his wife, Jocelyn, they make up the dynamic duo behind FlippedLifestyle.com. Shane and Jocelyn are former school teachers, and after years of bad bosses, job losses, and frustration at work, they started an online business.

That business made it possible to quit their jobs, spend more time with family and earn millions in passive income online — all while working only 10-15 hours per week! Now, they are helping other families do the same by connecting with people through their Flipped Lifestyle podcast, website and inside their Flip Your Life community.

In this interview, Shane and I go way back into their incredible story of getting started online and the hardships they endured. If you are in need of an inspiring true story of believing in yourself to accomplish so much more than you ever dreamed of, this episode is for you!

Plus, we talk a lot about how to create a successful membership program, and why it's probably not as hard as you think.

This is one of the most inspiring interviews I've done and I can't wait to share it with you!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The pros and cons of memberships and how they compare to course businesses
• How to keep your members happy and bring in new members every single month
• The surprising hobbies that can turn into successful membership businesses

...and so much more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/61.

#60: Can you imagine building a 7-figure business that lets you travel the world?

It is totally possible!

No matter what your goal is for your business, it definitely has the potential to be life-changing, both for yourself and the people you serve.

It's also possible to accomplish without having to grind 80+ hours a week or manage a huge team.

Today's guest has created both location freedom and financial freedom.

She has been an inspiration to me and thousands of others online over the years. I am so honored to share my interview with Michelle Schroeder-Gardner from Making Sense of Cents!

Michelle is the founder of Making Sense of Cents, a personal finance website that helps readers learn how to save more, earn money, and live more.

Practicing what she preaches, she has earned over $5 million from her blog over the years, even with a very small team. She sold her house over 5 years ago and currently travels full-time with her husband and two dogs via sailboat.

And in this episode, Michelle is giving us the inside scoop!

We cover so much including:

• How she built her blog and her audience over the years
• Why she created her first online course
• How she attracts thousands of customers consistently — without launches or webinars

...and so much more!

Find all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode at FlourishingImpact.com/60.

#59: If you are an entrepreneur, you probably started your business in part for more freedom. You wanted the freedom to do the work you were excited about and to work on your own terms.

As we build successful companies, we need to bring on team members to help us achieve our growth goals.

But managing people may not come naturally.

That's why I am so excited to bring you my interview with Kris Plachy!

Known for her simple, honest and authentic style, Kris has poured her life's work into learning about, understanding, and then guiding leaders through the tricky path of learning how to lead a team. In a space where there is a lot of 'noise' and advice, Kris has designed the 'how to' of team leadership through her "Lead Your Team Roadmap."

Kris and I cover so much in this episode, including:

• The 5 key areas entrepreneurs need to develop in order to grow a successful and wildly profitable business
• The top mistakes leaders make when delegating to their teams
• How to attract top talent to your organization

And a whole lot more!

You can find all of the links and resources that are mentioned in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/59!