Take Control With Nicole

Today we're chatting with Amy Wyhoon from Sugar Pop Social all about Facebook Ads for Online Courses.

We dive into:

• How Facebook Ads can be used in your business
• What to expect when you're first starting out
• How to build a relationship with your audience with Facebook Ads
• Why testing is so important
• The biggest misconception about Facebook Ads
• Why it's important to not compare your launch to somebody else's
• The recent IOS changes and how it's affecting Facebook Ads

About Amy

Amy enjoys a good cafe feed with the fam and friends [ @inbetweendesserts ], binging the latest Netflix show and sipping quality wines. When she's not hanging out with her family [hubby and 2 boys] and friends you'll find her creating pOpping Facebook + Insta strategies and killer Facebook ads for her clients.

She is the founder and owner of Sugarpop Social. As a Facebook ad strategist she helps course creators, coaches and service providers make their brands stand out to the right people and turn followers into loyal customers with Facebook Advertising.

Connect with Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarpopsocial/

Amy's Website: https://sugarpopsocial.com.au/

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Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/

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For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-36

Today we're talking about designing your day.

We dive into:

• Questioning the idea of work-life balance
• What designing your day means
• How you can turn your dream day into a reality
• How starting our day and ending our day is most important
• Step by step on how to design your day
• Prioritising yes for you

Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions

Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/

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For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-35

Today we're chatting with Jessica Bilston from Positive HR all about how to set-up your business and support your people..

We dive into:

• How Positive HR is shaking up the HR industry
• The importance of your people
• The four C's of onboarding and why onboarding is so important
• Becoming an employer of choice
• How to find the right team for your business
• Hiring employees vs engaging contractors
• What a HR agency can help you with
• How to performance manage your people well

About Jess

Jessica Bilston-Gourley is the Founder and Director of HR consultancy and outsourcing provider, Positive HR. With a double degree in Human Resource Management and Psychology, Jessica has a strong understanding of what makes people tick. She works with companies holistically to ensure a strong and compliant foundation is built that fosters a positive and connected company culture.

With a focus on HR, employment law, and workplace culture and compliance, Jessica continuously seeks ways to challenge the status quo in HR and delivers a fresh and holistic approach.

Jessica is a speaker at many industry events and in 2017 was recognised for her work in HR after being ranked in the Top 5 HR Professionals on LinkedIn across Australia.

Connect with Jess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positivehr_/

Jess's Website: https://positivehr.com.au/

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Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/

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For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-34

Today we're talking about whether you're building a business or a job for yourself.

We dive into:

• The difference between building a business vs creating a job for yourself
• Reflecting on whether your business right now is what you intended it to be
• The three things you need in place to support you in business
• How powerful it is to stay in your zone of genius
• Understanding your why is the first step in creating a business rather than a job

Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions

Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/

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For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-33

Today we're talking about CRMs and how to choose the right fit for your business. We dive into:

• Why a CRM is important in your business
• Different types of CRMs
• Understanding what your requirements are
• How to choose a CRM that will suit your business

Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/ Join the Take Control with Nicole Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/810652689407180 Join The Waitlist for the Member's Lounge here: https://academy.theartisans.com.au/members-lounge For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-32

Today we're chatting with Sukhy Bansal from Your Soul Biz all about growing your business with flow.

We dive into:

• Sukhy's journey in business and how she got started
• Creating a business that feels aligned to you
• Embracing running your business 'outside of the box'
• Masculine and Feminine in business
• Paying yourself in business
• Outsourcing so you feel supported in your business
• Finding your support system and community in business

About Sukhy

As a business coach my mission is to change the way women feel about finances and growing a business. After 15 years as a chartered accountant in various leadership roles I decided to bring my corporate experience to small business.

In my coaching programs I use my signature framework FLOW to help clients set up their business for long term and sustainable growth. It has also been a way to blend the finance & strategy experience I have with the mindset side of business, which goes hand in hand.

Connect with Sukhy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/your_soul_biz/

Sukhy's Website: http://www.yoursoulbiz.co/

Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions

Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/

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For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-31

Today we're chatting with Mariah MacInnes all about why your health should come first as a business owner.

We dive into:

• What listening to your body actually means
• Giving yourself permission to not 'push through' all of the time
• How we can expand our time
• What it really means to love ourselves
• Having awareness of your ego

About Mariah

Mariah MacInnes, the Founder of Content Queen is a passionate traveller, digital nomad, serial rambler and big dreamer with a purpose to inform and educate. Mariah has been in the marketing industry for over 5 years and has a background in Journalism and Public Relations.

A go-getter with huge energy and passion for writing, Mariah has recently found more of a balanced lifestyle after being diagnosed with 2 tumours in her bowel and pancreas. This health scare sent her on a self-health awareness journey, which she is always keen to talk about on social media and other content channels.

Mariah started Content Queen in 2019 after feeling a pull to live a life travelling and exploring what the world has to offer. She now lives the digital nomad lifestyle while building her content marketing agency!

Connect with Mariah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariah_contentqueen/

Mariah's Website: https://www.contentqueenmariah.com/

Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions

Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/

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For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-30

Today we're talking about Selecting Your System. Every business has different needs and I share tips on the process on how to select systems that fit right for your business. We dive into:

• Finding the purpose of the system you are looking at
• Testing functionality
• Process for selecting systems
• Why you should select systems for your future
• How you like to be supported

Get Your Selecting The Right Business System Freebie: https://academy.theartisans.com.au/SelectingSystems Connect with Nicole on Instagram @theartisansolutions Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/ Join The Waitlist for the Member's Lounge here: https://academy.theartisans.com.au/members-lounge For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-29

Today we're chatting with Megan Jaworski all about how to rise through resistance in business.

We dive into:

• Megan's philanthropy work and how it's shaped her beliefs around money
• The power of mindset in business
• Becoming okay with not being perfect
• How Megan went from $100 to five-figures in two months in her business
• The importance of tuning into your intuition in business
• How to move through resistance
• Why not selling is selfish

Megan shared her 10 steps to break through resistance:

#1 Be really clear about what you desire and why

#2 Create an identity that aligns with this.

#3 Implement a growth mindset.

#4 Question your thoughts?

#5 Create empowering beliefs.

#6 Implement habits that support your new identity.

#7 Who do you want to work with?

#8 Have the end in mind. So what is the end result?

#9 Take small steps daily, just keep taking one step in front of the other.

#10 Celebrate your wins,

About Megan

Megan is a mother, a wife, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist. Megan is a lover of ethical fashion, chocolate and the founder of EDGE Foundation.

Connect with Megan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/meganjaworski.xo/

Megan's Website: https://meganjaworski.com/

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Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/

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For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-28

Today we're chatting with Sarina Lowe all about the power of partnerships.

We dive into:

• How Sarina got started in the Partnerships space
• What is a partnership
• The difference between paid partnerships and unpaid partnerships
• Why businesses should consider partnerships as part of their marketing strategy
• The importance of seeking out aligned, strategic partnerships
• Using partnerships to bring out your business values and tell a story
• How to get started with partnerships
• What's important to consider when it comes to partnerships
• The power of genuine connection in business and partnerships
• How to amplify the message of your partnership in your marketing

About Sarina

Sarina from the Androsia Connection knows all the essentials, tips and tricks of strategic partnerships. She has extensive marketing experience, can give story after story of partnering success, and genuinely loves connecting businesses with real people. Creating a shared moment between the heart of a business and their community. Something that's best done together.

Connect with Sarina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_androsia_connection/

Sarina's Website: https://www.androsia.co/

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Nicole's website: https://theartisans.com.au/

Join The Member's Lounge here:

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For more detailed shownotes and full transcript of the episode, click here: https://theartisans.com.au/podcast/episode-27