Let's Get To Business

Have you been thinking of running ads for your business on Facebook or Instagram? Me too! Ads can be a huge asset to boosting your profits but they can also be a money pit. So I invited Ad Strategist Erin Roberts, of Start to Summit, to give us the answers to what, when, how, and why to run ads.

And when I say, "I walked out with notes and homework for my own business" - I mean it! We cover everything from what makes the best first ads to budget to how to use ads to scale your business.

This is part one of the interview. Part 2 will be released next week on our new Facebook group! For now, enjoy the episode and check out Erin's course and quiz on what to do before you run ads.

Erin's Course: https://starttosummit.com/course

Have you ever felt like you're so overwhelmed you can't move forward in your business? I have. I've spent the better part of the last 6 months feeling that way.

Today's episode is going to give you a little sneak peek into what's been going on behind the scenes, my mini podcasting hiatus, being a new mom, balancing being a mom and owning a business, pivoting my business, and what's to come.

This is the first episode I've done unscripted. It's raw, practically unedited, and might just be the start of a new monthly series of coffee chats. I hope you enjoy it and listen without judgment. If you're going through something similar, I hope this raw episode lets you know you aren't alone.

Connect with me online at aprilbrown.co or on social media @aprilbrown.co

How do you take the perfect selfie? What businesses need to be using selfies? How do you create a thousand dollar course launch without a website, paid marketing, or the fear of failure? Are there any Facebook algorithm hacks, for real?

Join my guest, Liberty Edwards The Selfie Coach, and I as we answer your questions from Instagram. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Catch part 3, the after show on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/aprilbrown.co

When the world didn't have a box for her to fit into Liberty Edwards, The Selfie Coach, created her own dang box and a business that allows her to financially provide for her family in a way she'd only prayed for. Need to be the face of your personal brand? Want to see the behind the scenes of a viral business that launched without a website, without any paid marketing, and without permission.

This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Part 2 is a Q&A with secrets from the selfie coach on personal brand photos and Facebook algorithm hacks.

Part 3 dives deeper into how changing her pricing drastically increased her recurring monthly profits by thousands, Pinterest, and more. Catch all of it here on Geek on Fleek and on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/aprilbrown.co.

Shiny object syndrome is a problem most new and aspiring entrepreneurs deal with. It's hard to know what to spend money on and what not to when you're just starting your business. So let me help you save some money as we chat about 4 things NOT to spend money on as a new business.

And don't think I'm immune to these, some of these warnings are spoken from experience. Some of these are spoken as an expert - as someone who owns an agency that does it!

So pop in your earbuds and get ready to learn when to spend and when to save during your first couple years of business.

Show Notes: https://aprilbrown.co/4 Instagram: @aprilbrown.co

FOMO, or the fear of missing out, is a real struggle. But when FOMO creeps into your business, it doesn't just cause stress - it can negatively affect your income. These 3 types of FOMOs are the most common things that hold business owners back: Fear of not having a presence on every social media platform. Fear of keeping up with the website and branding Jones'. Fear of missing out on sales. Do you suffer from these? If so, today's episode is for you as we break down signs of FOMO and why sometimes the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Imagine having all your best content marketing ideas in one spot and having a system for organizing them so you can stress less, and produce more content for your audience. Not a bad idea, right?

That's what a Content Vault has done for me, my clients, and my business besties. It acts as an idea vault, content calendar, and your pre-planning superhero.

The best part? You can create your own Content Vault for free using this episode and a free account on Asana.

Say goodbye to the days of losing post-it notes with your best blogging ideas, and say hello to becoming a content machine for your business.

Show Notes & Resources: https://aprilbrown.co/2

Have you ever felt like you spend so much time working for your clients, you have to put your big business dreams on hold? Like you're stuck on a wheel of work but no growth?

I did. So I decided to make a change. I made a non-negotiable pact with myself to take one day a week to work on my business, not for it. I called it my ME Day. Then I took it a step further and I developed a way of working during ME Days that exploded my productivity and allowed my business to grow.

In this episode, I dive into why it's so important for business owners to make their business a priority and some productivity hacks that have allowed me to launch my big business dreams.

Grab your copy of the Income In-Flow Workbook: aprilbrown.co/1

Are you building, growing, or scaling your dream business? Tired of spending hours on social media marketing without seeing any ROI? Maybe you're just ready to create consistent income online or finally get the answer to the question "do I need to be focusing on Instagram or building my email list"?

I hear you, friend. Geek on Fleek is a podcast designed to help you build, grow, and scale your business. Each week join your host, April Brown, Your Chief Marketing Nerd, as she teaches you the no-fluff marketing strategies, website conversion secrets, SEO seduction tips, and business hacks you need to succeed as an entrepreneur. April brings her experience as an Internet marketing strategist, SEO seductress, web designer, and speaker to help you decode the steps you need to make money online.

What do you say - ready to take your business from struggle street to Geek on Fleek?