2019 was definitely an interesting!  Here are the MOST downloaded and listened to episodes of the entire year.  I will share with you what the episode was about (in case you missed it and would like to go back and listen) but also what additions I would change to the episode since the Instagram platform is constantly changing and evolving -- let's be honest, the strategies should too!  Hope you enjoy this episode. 

Your business website is everything, even as an influencer you need a website because that is your HQ! Building an effective website can be a bit of a chore, but you have to start from the beginning... that would be your site hosting.  In this episode of the podcast, learn about a few of the different options you have when it comes to hosting your website and which I would recommend after using a few of them myself first-hand.

Is your Instagram account a business profile?  If it is, then you have access to what's called Instagram Insights (basically analytics built into your IG account!).  Most business owners have this available to them, but have no clue how to use them -- or, simply, don't utilize them ENOUGH.  In this episode of the podcast, I'll walk you through the insights on your account, what the terminology means, and how you can apply it to your business!  Insights can help you create better and more effective content, it's time to start using them.

Videos are becoming more and more popular -- AND they're helping businesses increase engagement, exposure, traffic, and even sales, when used correctly on Instagram.  But how do you get started with using videos this social media platform?  In this episode, we'll cover the best way to record your videos for Instagram, how to publish a video, and quick tips that will help your videos stand out.

Direct messaging on Instagram is probably one of the most underutilized features that this platform has to offer for businesses.  By reaching out to your ideal target audience, other influencers, or potential businesses to work with, you can start conversations that can help build up your brand and bring you more exposure.  But the question is, what are you supposed to say to them?  In this episode of the podcast, learn when you should be using this feature as a business and what the right direct messages to send on Instagram are.

Building an email list is one of the best ways to build your business and get more sales.  But the question is, how do you get those email subscribers?  You can use many different marketing techniques to get people on your list by promoting your business and lead magnets on your website, social media, and on podcasts.

In this episode of the show, I want to show you exactly how you can grow your email list with Instagram and how many opt ins you can expect to get with 1,000 followers.  This episodes topic was submitted as a question by a listener of the podcast (@konrad_karlson).

What is a good long term strategy when it comes to marketing a business on Instagram?  This question was submitted by a listener of the podcast.  Learn what kind of strategies you should be focusing on for your Instagram account and what will make a major different for your business on this platform this year.

Setting goals and knowing where you want to be is SO important to the success of your business.  I outline what milestones and achievements I was able to hit last year and share some 2019 goals that I have for both my business and personal life in this episode of the podcast.

Make this year count so that when you look back on it you can think of it as a year that really made a difference in your life and who you are as a person!

New years is probably my favorite holiday!  While setting goals and working towards bettering yourself is something I believe we should work on all year round, I just love the energy that everyone seems to have around this time.  Use this energy for yourself so that you can build your business and really make this year count for you.  I definitely plan to!

Running a business can take so much work and patience!  This is just one of many reasons why it is scary similar to being a parent and having a family to manage and take care of.  In this episode we'll talk about why being a business owner and a parent are very similar and why this is important to notice and nurture in your life.