Go Get Great

In this episode of Go Get Great, we're diving into the world of business systems and why they are crucial for your success. I'm sharing the essential systems and processes that keep my business running smoothly and efficiently. We'll explore tools like Canva, ChatGPT, Asana, Omnisend, Zapier, and many more that help streamline operations and save valuable time.

Discover why you need systems and pricesses in your business for managing tasks, automating workflows, and staying organized. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your current setup, this episode is packed with actionable insights on what systems your business needs to thrive. Tune in to learn how to keep your systems budget-friendly and maximize your investment opportunities for faster growth.

Join us and take the next step in making your business more efficient and productive!

Episode References

Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca

Canva https://www.canva.com

Inshot https://inshot.com

Capcut https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/xk42dR

Zoom https://zoom.us

ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com

Filmore Pro https://filmora.wondershare.net

Asana https://asana.com

Omnisend https://your.omnisend.com/c/3940781/1847445/22071

Zapier https://zapier.com/

Wix http://www.wix.com/

Dubsado dubsado.com/?c=brittanymillersocials

Stripe https://stripe.com/en-ca

Toggl https://toggl.com/?via=brittany

Libsyn https://libsyn.com

Thinkific https://www.thinkific.com

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00:00 Intro

1:45 Systems for social media & email marketing

10:30 Website systems & integrations

19:45 Wrap up

How complete is your businesses' brand kit? In this episode, we're takign a drive through brand land with our expert guest, Carolina. We'll review the fundamentals of branding (spoiler alert, you're liking missing some of these!), why it's crucial for your business, and how to create a brand kit that truly represents you.

We'll explore the key components of a brand kit, from color schemes and fonts to your brand voice and secondary logos. Carolina shares invaluable insights on the importance of consistency and accessibility in your branding, and why a well-defined style guide is fundamental and a total game-changer for your marketing.

Whether you're DIY-ing your brand or working with a designer, this episode is packed with tips to help you create a clear, legible, and memorable brand identity. Plus, we've got some great resources and book recommendations to further your branding journey.

Episodes References

The Futur https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur

The Company of One Book

Logo Lingo Free Resoruces

The Colour Palette Tester

The Colour Palette Builder

Connect with Carolina

www.IMCarolina.com

https://www.instagram.com/i.m.carolina/

https://www.facebook.com/imcarolina.creative

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⁠⁠@brittanymillersocials⁠⁠⁠ on IG

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Ready to level up your life and business taking it from good to great? Check out our Social Media, Email Marketing, or Podcasting Services

Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

00:00 Intro

4:35 What is branding?

6:05 Why branding is so important

9:00 The contents of a designer's brand kit

12:15 Identifying your brand voice

13:00 Tips for choosing colour and fonts

20:45 Secondary logo placements

25:50 Essential logo filetypes

32:30 Can you tell when a logo is DIY?

36:40 How long does it take to make a brand kit

44:30 Importance of a style guide

48:30 Book recommendation

55:00 Wrap up

It's time to talk about the do's and don't of repurposing content across social media platforms.

This epsiode was inspired by a recent change to Pinterest that now allows you to share content directly from Instagram to Pinterest. We discuss if it's a good idea or just a waste of time. Discover what each social media platform's its own unique content requirements are, why they often don't play nice with each other's content rules but which ones do.

Get ready for actionable insights that will help you maximize your social media impact without burning out. Tune in now and take your content strategy from good to great!

Episode References

Go Get Great Episode 4 - Should I Use Tik Tok? https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/post/ggg04

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Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

00:00 Intro

2:00 Should you reuse insta content on Pinterest?

8:00 WASTING TIME

12:30 Where is your audience on socials

15:00 When you should repurpose content

19:00 Wrap up

21:12 Add-on: Downloading Reels to Repurpose

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of paid advertising with expert insights from Carlene. If you've ever wondered when the best time to start running paid ads is, or how to choose the right objective for your campaigns, this episode is for you. Carlene shares her love for strategy and how to get the algorithm to work with you, not against you. Learn how to brainstorm your audience, place your ads for maximum reach, and run your first ad successfully.

We discuss the minimum ad spend required, how to know if your ads are working, and essential tips for optimizing your campaigns. Carlene emphasizes that while you can achieve great results with a well-planned strategy, it's crucial to coordinate all elements for the best outcomes. Plus, don't miss our special giveaway and exclusive checklist and guide to help you get started.

Join us and learn how to turn your advertising efforts into a powerful tool for business growth. Tune in now to Go Get Great and start running ads like a pro!

Episode References

Facebook Ads Checklist & Workbook For Beginners https://bit.ly/Ads-Checklist-March24

Meet Carlene

https://www.desertdigitaladgroup.com

https://www.instagram.com/carlenekelsey

https://www.facebook.com/carlenekelseycoaching

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@brittanymillersocials on IG

https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/

Ready to level up your life and business taking it from good to great? Check out our Social Media, Email Marketing, or Podcasting Services

Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

00:00 Intro

5:30 When is the best time to start running paid ads?

11:00 Choosing your ads objective

13:00 Brainstorm your audience

14:30 Where to place your ad for maximum reach

17:00 Organic social media vs. ads

17:45 Running your first ad

20:15 Minimum ad spend required

24:15 How do you know it's working?

26:45 Tips for optimizing your ads

30:00 More than just ads

41:00 Giveaway

42:45 Wrap up

Today I'm talking about the concept of transformation, how it's necessary to identify what's not working and pivot so you're actually building a business and will support the lifestyle you imagined when you started your business.

Have you ever felt like you needed to burn it all down and start fresh too? That's exactly what I've been feeling so I'm sharing my new changes to Brittany Miller Socials. I candidly explain the challenges of managing social media, and why it isn't what my long term vision is for my life anymore.

If you're thinking of stepping into entrepreneurship or you've been living in a startup mindset but know it's time for a change, this episode is for you!

Come say hi!

⁠⁠@brittanymillersocials⁠⁠⁠ on IG

⁠⁠⁠https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/⁠⁠

Ready to level up your life and business taking it from good to great? Check out our Social Media, Email Marketing, or Podcasting Services

Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

00:00 Intro

1:30 Aligning your business with your ideal life

5:00 What managing social media is actually like

10:00 Clients realities

12:00 The challenges of making business decisions

18:00 Becoming a course creator

22:00 Pivoting in business

23:00 Services update

32:15 Wrap up

I'm joined by Rochelle Vassell, a seasoned product entrepreneur and owner of Dsarskin, a boutique skincare and home scents online store. Teogther we dive into the intricate world of product creation and branding. We explore topics such as, how to get started in the product space, the importance of physical branding, and pricing your products.

Rochelle shares her experiences with vendor shopping, highlighting the challenges and strategies to ensure quality. We discuss the evolution of branding, choosing the right products, and identifying business bottlenecks. Rochelle also offers invaluable advice on startup costs, effective marketing, and making the most of trade shows.

Learn how to communicate value, set the right prices, and get a sneak peek into future plans of Dsarskin. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your product business, this episode is packed with insights to help you succeed.

Meet Rochelle

https://www.dsarskin.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dsarskin/

Come say hi!

⁠⁠@brittanymillersocials⁠⁠⁠ on IG

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Ready to level up your life and business taking it from good to great? Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

00:00 Intro

2:55 Rochelle's story

5:10 Physical branding

10:20 Vendor shopping tips

14:30 When to change branding

17:15 Choosing products customers want

19:40 Navigating bottlenecks in production

22:00 Startup costs to budget for

23:00 Marketing a product based business

30:00 Do trade shows work?

31:30 Tips for communicating value

33:00 Determining pricing for your products

35:45 Future plans

37:30 Tips for people starting

39:30 Wrap up

I get real about the raw and often overwhelming intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship and how expectations in theses can make you feel unsuccessful in both. Expectations can be the silent killers of joy and consistency.

Despite my business background, I've made the same mistakes many other entrepreneurs make, and I'm here to tell you that it's okay, normalizing the emotional rolleroaster feelings of entrepreneurship, the constant struggle with finances, and the pressures of running a business when it feels like nothing is ever enough.

Tune in for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of juggling personal life and professional ambitions.

Come say hi!

⁠⁠@brittanymillersocials⁠⁠⁠ on IG

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Ready to level up your life and business taking it from good to great? Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

00:00 Intro

1:30 Dreams of a child

4:00 Losing my identity

6:00 Money struggles as an entrepreneur

9:00 Small business realities

14:30 Personal life

18:00 Getting back on track

23:00 It never feels like enough

28:15 Wrap up

We're diving deep into the world of imposter syndrome with guest Lauren Smit, revealing that it's not just one issue but rather consists of five distinct types. Join us as we explore each type and provide actionable strategies to identify and overcome them.

You'll learn how mindset work can have a more significant impact on your business than just design or strategy. We'll guide you through powerful questions and journaling techniques that can help you pinpoint which type of imposter syndrome is holding you back.

Discover the importance of showing your brain the evidence that you are good enough, and how to mitigate imposter syndrome both in your personal and professional life. We'll also touch on related issues like mom guilt, fear of success, and pricing holdups.

Tune in to gain insights and advice on balancing life and business, and hear about my biggest failure and how I overcame it. This episode is packed with valuable tips to help you move past imposter syndrome and thrive.

Episode References

Identifying Your Imposter Free Resource from Lauren

https://laurensmit.ck.page/023d4806d9

You Are A Badass At Making Money

Meet Lauren

https://www.instagram.com/laurensmit.com02/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/confidencetomarket/

www.laurensmit.com

Come say hi!

⁠⁠@brittanymillersocials⁠⁠⁠ on IG

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Ready to level up your life and business taking it from good to great? Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

00:00 Intro

2:45 Lauren's entrepreneur journey

4:15 Facing imposter syndrome

6:00 5 types of imposter syndrome

10:00 Identifying imposter syndrome in yourself

13:00 How to overcome imposter syndrome

18:00 Ways imposter syndrome manifests in your personal life

19:00 Mom guilt

22:00 Mitigating imposter syndrome

26:00 Fear of success

28:45 Book recommendations

30:30 Balancing life and business

34:00 Biggest failure

40:30 Pricing holdups for women in business

44:00 Advice for people experiancing imposter syndrome

44:30 Wrap up

Get ready for a fun and heartfelt episode as Grayson and I dive into one of the most exciting parts of expecting a new baby: choosing the perfect name! We've got three little ones already and every time we've done this, it's been a different adventure. From debating classic names to considering unique ones, we're sharing it all.

In this episode, you'll hear us laugh, ponder, and maybe even disagree on the names we're considering for baby #4. Whether you're expecting, love baby names, or just want to hear some fun banter, this episode is sure to entertain.

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⁠⁠@brittanymillersocials⁠⁠⁠ on IG

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Ready to level up your life and business taking it from good to great? Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

00:00 Intro

1:30 Criteria for baby names

4:15 Brittany's name list

26:45 Our top 3

34:00 Wrap up

Insta has been on fire lately! They released new stickers to make your stories more engaging plus not one, but two announcemnets about changes coming to the platform as early as this summer!

In this episode, I dive into what the latest Instagram updates are, and how these changes will impact small business owners. From new story stickers to paid verification options, learn what you'll need to account for in your social media strategy this summer.

This episode is a must listen for anyone marketing their business on Instagram!

Come say hi!

⁠⁠@brittanymillersocials⁠⁠⁠ on IG

⁠⁠⁠https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/⁠⁠

Ready to level up your life and business taking it from good to great? Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

00:00 Intro

1:00 New Story stickers

1:45 Add your own music

2:10 How to use the new "Reveal" sticker

3:40 New algorithm coming soon

8:15 IG paid verification options 2

1:20 Will I test them out?

24:10 Closing thoughts

26:45 Wrap up