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Ever wondered how two feral cats could transform an office environment? That's exactly what happened when Mac and Brie, our unlikely feline friends, who clawed their way into the hearts of everyone at our office. In this episode, I want share how these rescued furballs have  changed our day to day work life and explore the pros and cons of having pets in the workplace.

Join us as we explore how whiskered coworkers can reshape the daily grind!

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Ever feel like your online store isn’t converting as well as it should? Join me as I share with you the 5 most common website mistakes that could be holding your website back! 

In my over 20 years of eCommerce experience, I find many online business owners are just guessing when it comes to their website content and features.  As we juggle the overwhelming process of running our businesses, it is easy to overlook simple mistakes. From poor website design to overwhelming navigation menus, I will dive into my top 5 common website mistakes and how to avoid them!

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Check your website’s speed: https://pagespeed.web.dev/

How to Test your Website Free Checklist: https://learning.bcsengineering.com/launchchecklist

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As business owners, you may feel overwhelmed at times by all of the tasks and things you must juggle to succeed. I know I have! Over the past 20 years I’ve used several different Productivity methods to help me be more efficient, effective and productive. In today's episode we’ll be talking about 4 different methods that I’ve used, what they are, and how you could use them in your business. 

From sharing my experiences with David Allen’s Getting Things Done* strategy to avoiding burnout, these four productivity strategies have helped me throughout both my personal journey through school and parenthood as well as my business journey. Tune in to learn how I use these strategies in my work process and how you can start using them today!

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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen*

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Everyone hates spam emails.  I know even with spam filters, spam still gets into my inbox. Going through my email and deleting those unwanted emails is so annoying and feels like a time waste.  But what if it’s your business emails that are ending up in spam? Or worse, being blocked and un-delivered?  How do we address this and make sure our legitimate business emails are being delivered?  

At the time of this podcast's release, Google and Yahoo are setting stricter requirements for bulk email senders that can affect your emails reaching your users. In this episode, we will be talking about email deliverability, what it is, why it is so important, how to ensure better deliverability and how to stay up on the current rules.


In this episode, you will learn:

• Why online businesses are required by email providers such as Google & Yahoo to have advanced email set ups such as DKIM, SPF, and DMARC.
• The risks of spam, spoofing, and phishing to both your users and your online business.
• What factors play into email deliverability that can determine whether your business emails will end up spam or be blocked by email providers.
• What Google and Yahoo’s upcoming requirements for bulk email senders are.
• The importance of staying up to date on requirements, even if they won’t affect you just yet. 
• Next steps that you can take to start setting yourself up for better email deliverability and compliance!

 Next Steps

1.  Check if you are compliant with current email provider requirements.

Use the following tools below to see your domain’s email reputation as well as security compliance.

• https://mxtoolbox.com/
• https://mxtoolbox.com/blacklists.aspx
• https://www.talosintelligence.com/

2.  Grab a pen and paper or open a digital document and list out all of the applications that send emails through your domain. 

Some examples could be: 

• Email service provider, like Aweber, ConvertKit, MailChimp, Flowdesk, etc
• CRMs
• Ecommerce and Web applications such as Magento, BigCommerce, Shopify, Kajabi, Wordpress, etc.
• Etc.

3. Look through each of your applications to see how to comply with email requirements. 

Each application can be a bit different, but often times, they provide documentation on how to m

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Want to maximize your social media marketing & list building efforts? Join me as we welcome back Tracy Beavers, award winning business and sales coach, as she shares the hidden and often overlooked opportunities that we should be capitalizing on in our social media marketing!

From using Call to Actions to creating a content web that keeps users’ engagement with your business journey, Tracy shares actionable tips that you won’t want to miss! I know I will be incorporating some of them into my own marketing. 

Tune in to boost your marketing strategy! Also, be sure to check the show notes for additional resources, including an amazing opportunity to learn from Tracy!*


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Join Tracy Beavers Facebook Group 

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Business  Visibility Made Easy with Tracy Beavers

Are you tired of not knowing each month if you'll make the income you need? Are you feeling invisible when it comes to reaching your ideal clients? You're feeling overwhelmed, unclear, wondering HOW to grow your business with ease? Skyrocket your list growth in the next 60 days with Tracy in her online course Business Visibility Made Easy! Join the wait list!

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Ever felt like your goals are just out of reach, or that a year is too long to wait for success? In this episode, we are going to go over The 12-Week Year, an effective approach that can help you achieve your personal and business goals.

In my first ever book review, I am going to go over Brian P. Moran's book The 12 Week Year and how the 12 week year strategy has simplified my ambitions, allowing me to concentrate on a single personal and business goal every quarter, creating a rhythm of urgency and accomplishment. No more over-committing or feeling overwhelmed; just clear, attainable objectives and the thrill of crossing the finish line four times a year.

Tune in and learn how you can create more consistency in your business and push your business forward by following these tactics!

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As the year comes to a close, it’s important to navigate the highs and lows of your eCommerce journey. Review your successes and stumbles with me as I share my own process for reflecting on my business journey this past year. As we look at our accomplishments and struggles, I will guide you through reflecting on your year without judgement so that you can prepare for the new year armed with positive mindset and essential insights from your past experiences.

Grab a pen and paper or open up a digital document and get ready to look back at your business journey.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the digital chaos cluttering your business? It may be time to clean up!

In this episode, we explore the critical elements of digital cleanup, how it can fuel your creativity, save precious time, and most importantly, ramp up your earnings. From managing passwords to organizing your emails, we explain the importance of routine digital cleaning and how it not only de-clutters your digital space but refreshes your mind and sparks fresh ideas. 

Tune in and feel the relief of a cleaner, more productive workspace!

Mentioned Resources: 

Password Advice – Episode 5: How to Protect your WordPress Site

In a part of this episode, I explain how to make your passwords not only long, but also hard for computer to guess!

The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than others do in 12 Months*
For those interested in new ways to organize your work life and increase your productivity, this is a great book to check out!

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Dream of seeing your business skyrocket to the top of a search engine page?

When it comes to search engines, quality keywords are a crucial step to getting your site to the top of search queries. Today's episode dives headfirst into the world of Keyword Research and SEO.

Understanding your target audience, identifying their needs, and brainstorming seed keywords to create unique and specific keywords that will draw traffic to your website: this episode will help you use keywords to their fullest potential!

Tune in and prepare to take your e-commerce business to the next level, one keyword at a time.

Resources: 

Free Mini SEO Digital Course – Learn our 3 TOP SECRETS to actually getting on the first page of Google (completely FREE!)…in just 3 Days in under 20 minutes a day!

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The first step to fostering long-lasting customer relationships is creating trust. However, how do we do that? In the second episode of our Customer Trust series, we dive into how you can set realistic expectations & avoid blindsiding your customers with the unexpected. 

From using clear language that your customers can understand to presenting products & buying process with transparency, we aim to transform your eCommerce business into a trusted brand! Equip yourself with valuable insights and strategies that will make trust-building a breeze.

Mentioned Resources: 

Customer Trust Series Part 1: The Power of Testimonials

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