Podcast(H)er

Are you feeling stuck in your business, questioning if you're on the right path? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the importance of aligning your business with your unique life purpose (aka your incarnation cross) and human design. Discover how understanding your innate strengths and gifts can attract the right clients effortlessly and lead to a more fulfilling and successful entrepreneurial journey. Join me as I share personal stories of transformation and reveal the power of infusing your essence into your business. Get ready to ignite your passion, embrace your purpose, and create a business that truly lights you up.

In this episode we cover:

- Uncovering your life purpose and human design 

- Aligning your business with your unique gifts and strengths

- Attracting ideal clients by being true to yourself

- Transitioning from traditional to purpose-driven entrepreneurship

- Real-life examples of business transformation through alignment

- Practical steps to infuse your essence into your business

- Embracing your path to success and fulfillment as an entrepreneur

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/post/episode40

Resources:

Schedule your Business Alignment call with me: www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/blueprint

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols)

Design Your Aligned Business PDF Guide:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide

Get Your Human Design Chart:

https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/human-design-chart

Join my Human Design Happy Hour: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/humandesignhappyhour

Technology is evolving at such a fast pace, it can make your head spin. Today’s guest, Jordan Gill is sharing her expertise on how micro tools can help business owners prioritize rest without sacrificing revenue. Listen in to discover how this cutting-edge technology can streamline your processes, boost conversions, and give you back hours of time.

🎙️Did you love this episode? Check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!

Episode 334. The Missing Piece to Business Growth 

Episode 301. I Doubled My Sales By Doing This One Thing 

Episode 286. The First Step to Building a Profitable Business 

💃 Learn more about the Make Your Mark Live conference happening September 12-13th here!

📕 Grab the Automation Guide: A Complete Guide to Online Business Systems Here

❌ Don't buy my Bestselling Book, The CEO Method: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Success because I want to give you a FREE copy. Click here!

I’m getting a little spicy today, and we’re diving deep into the nitty-gritty of podcast sponsorships and affiliate marketing. I had a fascinating (and honestly, eye-opening) discussion with a potential sponsor, and I just had to share the juicy details with you. Spoiler alert: it’s all about knowing your worth and understanding the value you bring to the table.

At the end of the day, it’s about creating partnerships that benefit both the brand and the influencer. As a podcast host, your job is to inform and engage your audience, not to act as a sales team. So, know your worth, have those tough conversations, and always stay true to yourself and your audience.

Thanks for tuning in, and remember: you’ve got this! 💪

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

00:00 Intro

01:03 Receiving a Sponsorship Offer

01:26 Understanding Commission Based Marketing

02:05 Being Offered ONLY Straight Affiliate Payments

03:00 Affiliate Marketing Explained

03:35 Sponsorships Explained

04:52 This Products MIND-BLOWING RESPONSE!!!

05:23 How An Affiliate Based System Would Work With A Sales Team

07:32 Designing And Pitching A Hybrid Offer That Suits YOU!

09:22 Similarities Betwen The Real Estate Industry And The Influencer Industry

09:58 What Kind Of Entrepreneur Do You Want To Be?

10:54 Know Your WORTH!

RESOURCES

• Join the Podcast(Her) Network: https://www.podcasther.com/
• Check out The B Word Blog: https://www.thebwordpodcast.com/blog/190

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:

If you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. And if you feel inspired, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more people find our community and join the journey.

Facebook: Podcast(H)er

Instagram: Podcast(H)er

LinkedIn: Podcast(H)er

YouTube: Joanne Bolt

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 

What’s been YOUR experience with sponsorships?  Tag me on Instagram and let me know!

Mentioned in this episode:

Leave a Review for a Free Gift!

It's easy peasy. Leave a review, take a screenshot and upload it to https://www.thebwordpodcast.com/review

Whether we like it or not, AI is here to stay. As business owners, we have endless opportunities to leverage AI for automating tasks, streamlining our systems, and optimizing our processes, ultimately giving us back our valuable time. In this episode, I’ll share how I’m using AI as a tool to help me save time in my business.

🎙️Did you love this episode? Check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!

Episode 302. Demystifying AI for Entrepreneurs with Emily Baillie

Episode 287. How to Get More Done with Jennifer Dawn

Episode 277. When Technology Fails 

🪄 Try CastMagic for FREE here!

🙋‍♀️ Ask me anything! I know you have a burning business question you would love to ask. Submit your question here for a chance to have it answered on a future episode. 

❌ Don't buy my Bestselling Book, The CEO Method: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Success because I want to give you a FREE copy. Click here!

One of the pitfalls we fall into as entrepreneurs making content is chasing going viral without really defining what it means to go “viral.” In this episode, I’ll break down why a VIRAL audience doesn't matter if it isn’t VITAL. I’ll also share how I went viral with some tactical steps that you can take right now on instagram that I learned from my mentor (who has millions of followers on instagram!)

TIMESTAMPS

00:00: Intro

02:08: Don’t Get Caught Up In Millions of Views

02:30: Building a VITAL Audience

03:02: Designing Your Ideal Client Avatar

04:15: When I Got 32M Views

06:30: Tactical Steps To Go Viral

09:00: Creating Engaging Instagram Content

10:30: What To Do After Going Viral

RESOURCES

• Join the Podcast(Her) Network: https://www.podcasther.com/
• Check out The B Word Blog: https://www.thebwordpodcast.com/blog/

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:

If you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. And if you feel inspired, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more people find our community and join the journey.

Join the Conversation: 

Have you attended a conference, mastermind, or retreat that changed your life? Share your story with us on social media using #YourPodcastName and let's keep the conversation going!

Facebook: Podcast(H)er

Instagram: Podcast(H)er

LinkedIn: Podcast(H)er

YouTube: Joanne Bolt

Mentioned in this episode:

Leave a Review for a Free Gift!

It's easy peasy. Leave a review, take a screenshot and upload it to https://www.thebwordpodcast.com/review

Feeling overwhelmed with structuring your business for long-term success? In today’s episode of the "Design and Align Your Business Podcast," I am giving you the guide to transforming those daunting tasks into manageable, strategic steps. From crafting a comprehensive business plan to understanding the nuances of aligning your business model with your personal energy and goals, I break it all down. Embrace the co-creative process and get ready to make conscious choices that drive sustainability, scalability, profitability, and fulfillment.

In this episode we cover:

- How a well-crafted business plan sets the foundation for long-term growth

- The role of alignment in building confidence and achieving success

- The differences between business models, offer suites, and individual offers

- The power of Stephen Covey's philosophy, “begin with the end in mind”

- Real-world examples and case studies for marketing and content creation entrepreneurs

- Leveraging your unique human design profile to tailor your business model

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/post/episode39

Resources:

Schedule your Business Alignment call with me: www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/blueprint

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols)

Design Your Aligned Business PDF Guide:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide

Get Your Human Design Chart:

https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/human-design-chart

Join my Human Design Happy Hour: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/humandesignhappyhour

Social capital is a powerful tool for business growth, but what exactly does it entail? In today's episode, our guest, Colleen Biggs, shares her insights on leveraging this valuable resource to grow and scale your business—without spending countless hours on social media.

🎙️Did you love this episode? Check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!

Episode 356. Building an Online Community From the Ground Up with Dana Malstaff

Episode 311. Women Supporting Women in Business with Cori Maag

Episode 279. The Power of Getting In the Room with Haley Westfall

✨ Grab 7 Ways to Step Into the Spotlight & Attract Your Dream Client HERE

❌ Don't buy my Bestselling Book, The CEO Method: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Success because I want to give you a FREE copy. Click here!

Can we all agree that the market has shifted significantly over the past six months? Sales cycles are longer, buyers are more skeptical, and there is so much noise in the online space that standing out feels impossible. If you’re feeling the shift listen in. Today I’m unpacking three simple ways to navigate a shifting market without sacrificing your sanity.

🎙️Did you love this episode? Check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!

Episode 350. Engagement Down? Stop Stressing! With Elizabeth Henson

Episode 332. This is Killing Your Sales 

Episode 259. Navigating the Negative 

🙋‍♀️ Ask me anything! I know you have a burning business question you would love to ask. Submit your question here for a chance to have it answered on a future episode. 

❌ Don't buy my Bestselling Book, The CEO Method: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Success because I want to give you a FREE copy. Click here!

The world just went completely dark last week and it made me think about how we often take our audience for granted. I wanted to record this quick episode for you as it is a timely reminder of how important it is to have a back up plan for your podcast.

If a big part of your business depends on your audience, you’ll want to listen to this episode!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:45: Did the World Shutdown?

02:35: Cyberattack or Coincidence?

03:40: What is Your Back Up Plan

04:40: Insurance for Your Socials

RESOURCES

• Join the Podcast(Her) Network: https://www.podcasther.com/
• Check out The B Word Blog: https://www.thebwordpodcast.com/blog/

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:

If you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. And if you feel inspired, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more people find our community and join the journey.

Join the Conversation: 

Have you attended a conference, mastermind, or retreat that changed your life? Share your story with us on social media using #YourPodcastName and let's keep the conversation going!

Facebook: Podcast(H)er

Instagram: Podcast(H)er

LinkedIn: Podcast(H)er

YouTube: Joanne Bolt

Mentioned in this episode:

Leave a Review for a Free Gift!

It's easy peasy. Leave a review, take a screenshot and upload it to https://www.thebwordpodcast.com/review

Today I’m talking all about merging human design with business planning. I’m on a mission to help you uncover your unique gifts, attract clients who truly resonate with you, and feel insanely confident about your business direction.

We'll chat about how having an aligned business plan can bring in clients authentically – no more icky sales tactics! I'm sharing my insights on distilling the many marketing strategies out there to find ones that genuinely feel right for you and your business. Plus, I’ll give a sneak peek into my new program, the Aligned Business Blueprint, designed to help create a business plan that’s in perfect harmony with who you are!

Today I’m sharing personal stories and why I’m so passionate about blending spiritual and energetic work with business strategies. 

In this episode we cover:

- The synergy between human design and business planning

- How to authentically attract the right clients without slimy sales tactics

- The role of energetic and healing work in business success

- Overcoming entrepreneurial challenges without formal business education

- The magnetism of aligning your energy and love with your business

- The importance of building a strong foundation for sustainable income

- The three-year strategic business planning approach for long-term alignment and success

View the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/post/episode38

Resources:

Instagram: @iamannanichols (https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols)

Design Your Aligned Business PDF Guide:

https://iamannanichols.ck.page/aligned_biz_guide

Get Your Human Design Chart:

https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/human-design-chart

Join my Human Design Happy Hour: https://iamannanichols.ck.page/humandesignhappyhour