Simple Business Show

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All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

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In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, Steph Blake chats with Roger Pearson, a business expert and master tax advisor with over 50 years of experience.

Roger breaks down the nitty-gritty of deciding whether an LLC or corporation is the right fit for your business. From tax implications to practical considerations, Roger shares his wisdom to help small businesses thrive and avoid costly mistakes.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• A straightforward introduction to LLCs and corporations (because we’re not here to overcomplicate things).

• The tax implications of each option (minus the headache).

• When it makes sense to consider an S Corporation (hint: timing matters).

• Practical considerations you probably haven’t thought about yet.

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH ROGER PEARSON

• Website
• YouTube
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• The Three Pillars to Build a Solid Foundation: The basic parts that have to fit together to build a solid foundation under your business. 

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Simple Business Community - Free To Join

Your home for connection, clarity, and business growth - made simple.

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Simple Business School™

All-inclusive membership from Steph Blake that helps you run a simple, streamlined and profitable online business in less than 20 hours per week.

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Simple Business Suite™

All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

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Simple Business Shop

Trainings, templates and resources to simplify your business.

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In this episode of the Simple Business Show™, host Steph Blake sits down with Susan Friesen, the founder of E Vision Media and a renowned brand strategist with over 25 years of experience. Susan has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs and business owners build powerful, purpose-driven brands that stand out in competitive markets.

Steph and Susan dive into the nuances of brand positioning, uncovering why it’s not just a buzzword but a critical element for achieving long-term success.

Whether you’re just starting out, pivoting, or scaling your business, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you refine your brand, attract your ideal audience, and experience more freedom in your entrepreneurial journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Understanding Brand Positioning: What it is and why it’s essential for every business.

• Why Brand Positioning Matters: The surprising ways it influences your visibility, credibility, and profitability.

• Adapting Your Brand Strategy: How to align your brand with your evolving business goals.

• Brand Strategy for Growth: Tailored advice for entrepreneurs at every stage of business.

• Evaluating Brand Effectiveness: Key metrics and indicators to assess if your branding efforts are working.

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH SUSAN FRIESEN

• Website
• Facebook Personal
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Facebook Business
• Twitter
• YouTube

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Brand Brilliance Checklist - 25 Powerful Steps to a Distinctive & Loyal Brand
• This 25-point checklist is designed to help you assess and refine your brand strategy. It unpacks your brand fundamentals, statements, communications, design and marketing so you can gain valuable insights to enhance your brand positioning and find out what areas to work on to create a brand that resonates with your ideal clients, builds trust, and increases your market recognition.

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Simple Business Community - Free To Join

Your home for connection, clarity, and business growth - made simple.

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Simple Business School™

All-inclusive membership from Steph Blake that helps you run a simple, streamlined and profitable online business in less than 20 hours per week.

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Simple Business Suite™

All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

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Simple Business Shop

Trainings, templates and resources to simplify your business.

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In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, Steph Blake dives into all things chaos (and how to conquer it) with systems and operations consultant, Lauren Glenn.

If you’re an entrepreneur juggling more ideas than you have sticky notes, this episode is your chaos-busting roadmap. Steph and Lauren unpack the secrets to managing overwhelm, ditching overcommitment, and finally hitting those elusive goals.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The Big vs. Small Biz Breakdown: Key differences between Fortune 500 giants and scrappy small businesses (hint: it’s not just the budgets).

• Chaos Control 101: Practical strategies to manage the madness and stay on track.

• Overwhelm SOS: Simple tips for business owners who feel like their to-do list is running the show.

• Mindset Magic: How to shift your thinking when overwhelm strikes.

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH LAUREN GLYNN

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Threads
• YouTube

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• 7 Days to Streamline Your Business:
• The "7 Days to Streamline Your Business" challenge is a free, actionable mini-course designed to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs identify their most time-consuming and costly tasks, prioritize them based on profitability, and create a step-by-step optimization plan to boost efficiency, reduce stress, and increase profits.

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HELPFUL LINKS

Simple Business Community - Free To Join

Your home for connection, clarity, and business growth - made simple.

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Simple Business School™

All-inclusive membership from Steph Blake that helps you run a simple, streamlined and profitable online business in less than 20 hours per week.

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Simple Business Suite™

All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

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Simple Business Shop

Trainings, templates and resources to simplify your business.

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In this episode, host Steph Blake sits down with Jon Mest, a former data scientist turned PR pro, to uncover practical, budget-friendly ways to level up your public relations game.

Jon shares his expertise on how small business owners can secure press coverage without shelling out for expensive agencies.

What You'll Learn:

• PR Basics: What every small business owner needs to know

• Modern PR Strategies: What works today and why

• Tailoring Your PR Plan: Strategies designed for small businesses

• Building Brand Awareness: How to stand out without overspending

• Pitching Made Simple: Tips to craft pitches that get noticed

• Paid vs. Earned Media: What’s worth your time and budget

• Real-Life Mistakes to Avoid: Learn from common PR missteps

CONNECT WITH JON MEST

• Website
• LinkedIn

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• 1300 Journalists' Twitter Handles

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Simple Business Community - Free To Join

Your home for connection, clarity, and business growth - made simple.

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Simple Business School™

All-inclusive membership from Steph Blake that helps you run a simple, streamlined and profitable online business in less than 20 hours per week.

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Simple Business Suite™

All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

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Simple Business Shop

Trainings, templates and resources to simplify your business.

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In this episode of The Simple Business Show™ host Steph Blake is joined by Barb Davids, who shares her expertise on SEO for online and local business owners. Barb simplifies the complex topic of SEO, drawing from her 25 years of experience in digital marketing.

In this episode you'll learn -

• How SEO can elevate your business and why it’s something worth focusing on

• The first steps to take if you're new to SEO

• How to research and choose the right keywords

• Why good SEO isn’t just about keywords

• The basics on the tech side of SEO

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH BARB DAVIDS

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Small Business Sweet Spot Podcast
• Spotify
• Apple

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Simple Business Community - Free To Join

Your home for connection, clarity, and business growth - made simple.

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Simple Business School™

All-inclusive membership from Steph Blake that helps you run a simple, streamlined and profitable online business in less than 20 hours per week.

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Simple Business Suite™

All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

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Simple Business Shop

Trainings, templates and resources to simplify your business.

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Apply To Be a Guest

In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, Steph Blake chats with Kate Kordsmeier, a certified life and business coach, about the concept of syncing your menstrual cycle or the moon phases with your life and business.

Kate shares her journey and insights into how this approach can lead to more fulfilled, balanced, and productive lives.

In this episode you'll learn -

• What cycle syncing is
• The phases of your menstrual cycle and the moon
• How to incorporate cycle syncing into your lifestyle

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH KATE KORDSMEIER

• Website
• Instagram

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Cyclical Living for Soulful Women
• Learn how to align your tasks with your menstrual cycle and lunar phases, optimizing your time and energy for peak productivity (no more countless wasted hours and stress!)

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Simple Business Community - Free To Join

Your home for connection, clarity, and business growth - made simple.

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Simple Business School™

All-inclusive membership from Steph Blake that helps you run a simple, streamlined and profitable online business in less than 20 hours per week.

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Simple Business Suite™

All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

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Simple Business Shop

Trainings, templates and resources to simplify your business.

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In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, host Steph Blake welcomes Samantha Mabe, a strategic website designer for health and wellness professionals.

They discuss the importance of creating accessible websites, along with practical tips for improving site accessibility and design.

In this episode you'll learn -

• What website accessibility means
• Why every website needs to be accessible
• Design tips for accessibility
• Tools for enhancing accessibility on your website

..and so much more!

CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA MABE

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• TikTok

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Simple Business Community - Free To Join

Your home for connection, clarity, and business growth - made simple.

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Simple Business School™

All-inclusive membership from Steph Blake that helps you run a simple, streamlined and profitable online business in less than 20 hours per week.

--

Simple Business Suite™

All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

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Simple Business Shop

Trainings, templates and resources to simplify your business.

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In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, host Steph Blake is joined by marketing expert Victoria Boyd to discuss the concept of human-first marketing.

They explore the importance of authenticity over AI-driven strategies, how personal connections can drive business success, and actionable steps for solopreneurs and small teams to build genuine relationships with their audience.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What human-first marketing is and why it's important
• The importance of personal branding in all business types
• Using AI thoughtfully and strategically in your business
• The balance between leveraging AI and keeping the personal touch
• Why more business owners should be focused on personal connection & transparency

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH VICTORIA BOYD

• Website
• Threads
• TikTok
• Instagram

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Simple Business Community - Free To Join

Your home for connection, clarity, and business growth - made simple.

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Simple Business School™

All-inclusive membership from Steph Blake that helps you run a simple, streamlined and profitable online business in less than 20 hours per week.

--

Simple Business Suite™

All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

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Simple Business Shop

Trainings, templates and resources to simplify your business.

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In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, host Steph Blake sits down with Heather Farris, a former accountant and bookkeeper turned Pinterest Marketer, to explore how Pinterest transformed her business trajectory.

The conversation dives into Heather's unconventional career path, her expertise in leveraging Pinterest for business growth, and valuable insights into Pinterest strategies for 2024.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Heather's journey from an accountant to Pinterest marketer
• The up's and down's of her business journey over the years
• Strategies that are working on Pinterest in 2024
• Misconceptions of Pinterest and the benefits it has for your business

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH HEATHER FARRIS

• Website
• Pinterest
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

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HELPFUL LINKS

Simple Business Community - Free To Join

Your home for connection, clarity, and business growth - made simple.

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Simple Business School™

All-inclusive membership from Steph Blake that helps you run a simple, streamlined and profitable online business in less than 20 hours per week.

--

Simple Business Suite™

All-in-one business management and marketing tool created by host Steph Blake to simplify your backend systems.

--

Simple Business Shop

Trainings, templates and resources to simplify your business.

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Apply To Be a Guest