In this episode we talk about:

• Biggest Facebook Ad lessons of the week
• The book that’s made a big difference in my business
• Staying motivated, working hard & avoiding burnouts
• Why you should create content and put it online
• 3 things that worked for my business this week and could work for yours

“Have you ever been to a busy mall with like a million people and everyone is talking? That’s what the inside of my brain felt like.”

Alex details her nitty gritty experiences this week in her business--the trials and tribulations of developing a Facebook Ad Strategy and her crazy and hectic workloads.

But in darkness there’s always a glimmer of light.

Learn how she overcomes her obstacles, declutters her path to progress and also discovers amazing insights that can help you and your business grow.

“The more that you put yourself out there, the more that your differences would stand visible to you.”

Be with the Beads:
IG: @alexbeadon
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Website: www.alexbeadon.com

Must Read:
Essentialism - James Latham

In this episode we talk about:

• how Mel got her first clients as a health coach
• how she transitioned from doing one-on-one coaching to selling online courses and in-person retreats
• how she grew her Instagram to more than 56,000 followers
• AND Mel readily shares then number one thing in her business that she believes is *more* important than her Instagram account

When was the last time you spoke to yourself? Sounds like something only crazy people do. Or maybe we truly are the mad ones for not even trying. But it’s not just random conversations with your mirror we’re trying to work into your routine. It goes a little deeper. It’s about being connected with your mental and physical wellness. Knowing how to treat your most valuable vessel and the real effects it can have on your life.   

So when a voice like Mel Wells extols the importance of food, self love and body imagery, it’s pretty hard not to listen.

Mel Wells, best-selling author, international speaker and eating psychology coach has devoted her life to the pursuit of good health, both inside and out.  

Get lost in her story—from her love affair with acting to finding true love within herself, learn how Mel transformed her life, business and mindset into a healthy, hearty and wholesome lifestyle that gets better with each passing day.

In this episode Alex shares:

• Her lessons in launching this podcast & why it took so long. 
• How she is setting up Gram Slam's new evergreen marketing funnel
• Why she decided to do Facebook Ads herself instead of outsourcing it from the get-go. 
• Her Facebook Ad Strategy. 
• The 3 Facebook Ad secrets she's learned over the last week that you should *definitely* know about and implement.
• How she juggles multiple social media platforms. 
• How she identified business priorities this week. 
• How she's managing having Laura visit as both her bestie *and* the Operations Manager 
• How stress is showing up physically in her body & how she's handling it.
• How she pushes through stress even when she's committed to living a stress-free life.
• How her business is currently experiencing major growing pains.
• How she has been prioritizing self-care. 

In episode 003 of On Purpose, Alex opens up about 3 big Facebook Ad Secrets that anyone can apply to their business. She talks about what it's been like personally as the business goes through a period of intense work and hustle. She also discusses entrepreneurial stress, and shares how she copes with it. 

QUOTABLES:

“No one is going to spend your money as carefully as you will spend your money” - Alex Beadon

"The one thing I really like about a podcast is that it really unites people who are like-minded." - Alex Beadon

"Take a look at your competition, not so you can copy them but so you can possibly create something super different that gets the attention of your prospect." - Alex Beadon

“As business owners it’s good for us to know the experience that our ideal client is having.” - Alex Beadon

"I hired my best friend! It's such a dream come true." - Alex Beadon 

"I wake up first thing in the morning, and I can feel the anxiety in my body." - Alex Beadon

"I can't count the number of times this week I've told Laura, 'OMG, I love my job!' I love doing this, this is so exciting to me. It fuels me - the unknown, the uncertainty. I'm just excited by it. Even though there's so much risk and I can't promise I know exactly what the end result will be, I love it. I just think all of this is so much fun." - Alex Beadon

“I know this busy period isn’t forever, I know I’m putting in all of this work for an end goal.” - Alex Beadon

“I know and have deep trust that this is me getting to the next level” - Alex Beadon

“If Alex from 8 years ago could see Alex today, she would be so proud.” - Alex Beadon

“I’m encouraging you to celebrate whatever you have to celebrate and how far it is that you have come.” - Alex Beadon

“As much as I would like to say “I’m superwoman” I won’t burn out - I’m only human…. So prioritizing self-care is a priority in the next week.”  - Alex Beadon

When you’re done listening, make sure to head on over to our Podcast Page and LEAVE A REVIEW! We have a goal to get 100 reviews within the first 7 days and I NEED YOUR HELP in order to make it happen, so be sure to subscribe, leave a review and then tell your friends ;)

In this Podcast you’ll learn:

• How Shannon gained 100,000 YouTube subscribers in six months
• How she dealt with the shame of having low numbers when she first started on YouTube
• How Shannon discovered her life’s true passion of intimacy
• How she overcame the industry shaming her for being a sexologist
• Why she shies away from the word entrepreneur
• What self care means to Shannon
• And lots more

Let’s face it. You know it, I know it: sex sells. But improving people’s sex lives is ten times more fulfilling—at least that’s what we know about our next guest.

Let’s get close with Shannon Boodram, a “Martha Stewart for Intimacy” whose YouTube videos have earned her millions of views, and a loyal following well over 350k on YouTube. 

BUT IT DIDN’T JUST HAPPEN OVERNIGHT…

“Momentum is not doing one thing great and then everything is good…for most people momentum is like—you have to get really close to see it. It’s happening at a microscopic level. It’s slow but it is happening.”

Learn what makes her tick, finding true love within yourself and your business, and the nitty gritty truth behind getting your life on purpose.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why I decided to hire my BFF as my operations manager
• The sacrifices I’ve been making due to my commitment to success
• How to enjoy your life when you’re hustling and putting in the work
• What I’ve been doing behind-the-scenes of our Evergreen Funnel
• Why I’ve been turning to Amanda Bond for all things Facebook Ads
• The downsides of unrealistically high expectations
• The one part of the podcast that we had to re-do
• The important thing to remember when you’re in hustle mode
• One simple change I’ve made since being in hustle mode to make sure I’m taken care of
• The importance of discerning what’s a productive use of your time and what’s not
• Why I don’t subscribe to society’s definition of “productive”
• What I’m most excited for this week (Laura’s visit!)
• What I’ve been doing with IGTV and what I’ll be doing with it moving forward 

I’m so happy to announce that my podcast is FINALLY HERE, and today I’ve got Episode 001 for you!  

In this episode I welcome you to the On Purpose Podcast. We talk about *why* I decided to name it “On Purpose” and I share exactly what I hope the podcast becomes for you.

QUOTABLES:

“This is the thing about business that I love so much…. You’re taking leaps of faith, really hoping that things are going to work out the way you want them to work out… and simultaneously you have to be strong enough that when you take that leap of faith and it doesn’t work out that you remain grounded and unaffected.”  - Alex Beadon

“I’m such a ‘done is better than perfect’ person” - Alex Beadon

“Whenever I’m in a period of hard work, showing myself compassion and kindness is rule number one.” - Alex Beadon

“You have a bodyguard at the front of your mind… Just because a thought comes in does not mean it has any validity. You choose the thoughts you want to believe in.” - Alex Beadon

“Society’s version of productive could not interest me any less” - Alex Beadon

“No one ever gets to the stage where they are like okay, my business is good, I’m done. There is always a next level of growth” - Alex Beadon

When you’re done listening, make sure to head on over to our Podcast Page and LEAVE A REVIEW! We have a goal to get 100 reviews within the first 7 days and I NEED YOUR HELP in order to make it happen, so be sure to subscribe, leave a review and then tell your friends ;)