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 talk to us about how to run ads. We cover everything from what makes the best first ads, budget, launching a course, to how to use ads to scale your business. This is part one. Part 2 will be released next week! 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. I hope you enjoy it!

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 video after show on my Facebook @aprilbrown.co to find out how lowering her course price made her thousands of dollars.

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. Part 2 is a Q&A with selfie secrets and Part 3 tells how lowering her pricing increased her profits by thousands.

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! 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

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: 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. In today's episode, 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, AKA a content calendar, has done for me, my clients, and my business besties.

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

Show Notes & Video Tutorial: 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?

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.

Welcome to Geek on Fleek, the 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.