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  • Ep-44 - Vanity Metrics Vs Performance Marketing

    Hello, and welcome back to the Bilna Sandeep show. In today's episode, we will explore the all-important topic of marketing metrics and what works and what doesn't. We'll look at why some metrics are deemed vanity, whereas others offer tangible results for your business. Get ready to learn about performance indicators, ROI and optimising your digital campaigns for success.

    Ok, let's dive in.

    If you would like a more personalised insight into what metrics you should track for your business, book a call with me at this link.

    Homepreneurs Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/homepreneurs/

    Growwie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwiemedia/

    Growwie's Website: www.growwie.com

    Timestamps for your convenience:

    Intro 00:00

    My Brand Story 1:08

    The Itch to Work 2:39

    A Restart 4:20

    Homepreneurs Club - Guest Trainers  4:51

    Time to Rebrand 6:10

    Why I Decided to Launch Growwie 06:59

    Vanity Metrics 07:24

    Performance Marketing Vs Vanity Metrics 08:03

    Performance Marketing 8:55

    Our Growwie Strategy 10:03

    Sales Funnel - Results Matter 10:32

    LTV - Life Time Value 11: 27

    A Non-ECommerce Example 12:30

    A Non-ECommerce Example 12:30

    Understanding the Vanity Metrics 13:09

    Bounce Rate, Cost per View & Conversion 14:23

    SEO 15:08

    ROI - What Really Matters 15:55

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    17 min
  • Ep-43 - 5 Channels to Grow your E-Commerce Business

    So, how can you grow your eCommerce business? I have five ways that are tried and tested. In today’s episode, we will explore how leveraging specific channels can help you skyrocket your eCommerce business. From tapping into WhatsApp marketing to paid advertising and even SEO, we will deep dive into the strategies that can really make an impact on your bottom line. I am sure you don’t want to miss this episode. So, let’s dive in!

    Book a call with me if you want a personalised e-Commerce marketing strategy for your business or even to ask any questions about it.

    Links:

    Ep-42 – Everything You Wanted to Know About SEO Optimisation https://bilnasandeep.com/about-seo-optimisation/

    Ep-33 – How to get more Leads & Sales for your Business through Google Ads?

    https://bilnasandeep.com/ep33/

    Timestamps for your convenience:

    00:00 Introduction

    02:58 Product-Based e-Commerce

    03:42 Paid Ads

    04:50 Ad Budgets and Platforms

    06:00 Audiences

    08:23 Ad Testing

    09:05 Conversation Marketing - Cart Abandonment Messages

    11:31 Paid Search

    12:49 Facebook and Instagram Ads - Interest-Based Audience

    13:19 The Right Combination

    13:47 Search Engine Optimisation - SEO

    14:55 Organic Social Media Content

    16:36 Conversational Marketing - WhatsApp Marketing

    19: 25 Conclusion

    Rate us on iTunes and leave us a review on today's episode. Be sure to let me know what valuable insights you gained about SEO from today's episode.

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    21 min
  • Ep-42 - Everything You Wanted to Know About SEO Optimisation

    SEO is the basic foundation on which you must build your website. If you think that SEO is only about keywords, think again. Today we have an SEO expert to explain SEO jargon to the layman. With plenty of examples, Qurratulain Jawad takes us through the ins and outs of what SEO means and how it integrates into an overall marketing strategy. So, pay attention to the person who started her website from scratch for under $100, grew it through SEO and sold it for six figures. That is every website owner’s dream come true.

    LinkedIn: Qurratulain Jawad

    Timestamps for your convenience:

    • 0:00 Intro 
    • 1:00 How Qurratulain grew with SEO and her Story 
    • 6:41 What is SEO? 
    • 7: 34 Inbound Marketing and why Business Owners Need an SEO Strategy 
    • 9:28 Keyword Research 
    • 10:19 Buyer Personas to Select Keywords 
    • 12:46 The Integrated Approach to Keyword Selection 
    • 15:24 SEO Optimised Content 
    • 16:47 Think Creatively 
    • 18:56 What is the SEO Funnel? 
    • 20:28 SEO Ranking 
    • 21:29 On-Page and Off-Page Optimisation 
    • 22:59 Content is King 
    • 24:16 Factors that Contribute to SEO Ranking 
    • 27:54 The First 10 SEO Items to Focus On 
    • 32:45 Juggling between Life as a Mom and a Mompreneur 
    • So, let's get going and learn how to integrate SEO into our overall marketing strategy and website design.

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      Rate us on iTunes and leave us a review on today's episode. Be sure to let me know what valuable insights you gained about SEO from today's episode.

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      https://www.homepreneursclub.com/

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      36 min
    • Ep-41 - How to Scale your Business by developing a Remote Team

      Guess what? You don’t need dollars to build and grow your business. All you need is an understanding of the basic rules for investing in your business because being an entrepreneur is much more than just hiring a bunch of people!

      This is exactly what we are discussing in today’s episode- building, growing, and most importantly, sustaining a business. Get all ears as Diksha Vohra takes us behind the scenes of how she made sure her business takes the route upward even when the world was at a pause.

      Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/digitalbydv/

      Website - https://www.dikshavohra.com/

      Let me show you what’s inside:

      3.20 - Tips on how to develop a team

      9.54 - How to get into that mindset of developing a team
      12.50 - Invest in systems and workflows when you are managing a remote team
      19.47 - Managing time as an entrepreneur
      22.17 - What's your plan for the next 5 years?
      26.34 - Marketing strategy
      30.15 - How to start from scratch

      I hope these insights are an eye-opener for you to take your business to the next level.

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      https://www.homepreneursclub.com/


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      38 min
    • Ep-40 - How to know if your Business is READY to Scale?

      We as Entrepreneurs can collectively agree that scaling a business is no cakewalk. It's challenging, adventurous, scary yet exciting. What we Entrepreneurs lack is a sense of evaluating and reflecting on our hard work.

      In today's episode, I will be discussing 5 signs that will help you know that your Business is growing.

      But before you head to the podcast episode, I am excited to tell you that we are conducting a 5-Day Business Transformation Challenge for FREE!

      Join this challenge only if you are ready to learn and invest in your business strategies, and scale up your business.


      Here’s a quick preview of what's inside:


      1.14 - 5-day FREE Business Transformation Challenge
      2.19 - Saying no to clients
      6.57 - Set goals and achieved them
      7.24 - Strong cash flow and client retention
      8.35 - Reliable infrastructure
      9.55 - Risks in your Business
      10.43 - Investment in your business

      I hope these Signs are useful in your Business. Keep track of them regularly and there will be nothing stopping you to grow

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      14 min
    • Ep-39 - How a Mom's quest for the best lunchbox for her kids lead to a world-class lifestyle brand. Meet Sara Chemma - Founder of Citron

      What makes each brand popular? It's not just a logo or a tagline.

      But knowing the pain point of the customers and making a small business brand out on that pain point. Solving a problem of customers is the key aspect.

      Today we have a guest Sara Chemma, founder of the brand Citron, (Citron) The market-leading company in the field of innovative lifestyle products with a presence in over 27 countries worldwide.

      LinkedIn Handle-

      Sara Chemma - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarachemmaa
      Citron - https://www.linkedin.com/company/citron-dubai/

      Let me show you what’s inside:

      01:50 - Background about Sara & her brand Citron

      02:46 - How long did Sara take to build her Business idea and reach the shelves of the store?
      03:35 - How did Sara convey her USP of the brand to her customers
      05:29 - How she reaches out to 27 countries in the short span of time  
      06:47 - What was the biggest challenge Citron faced?
      08:30 - How did she get 7 figure funding?
      09:40 - How did Sara secure awards for herself & her brand?
      10:40 - How important is a marketing plan and how does Citron nail it?
      13:14 - How did Citron survive during the Pandemic Phase?
      14:53 - How was the transition from having an online store to an offline store?
      17:29 - Advice for aspiring business owners especially mompreneurs

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      https://www.homepreneursclub.com/


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      20 min
    • Ep-38 - Exclusive ways to use LinkedIn Marketing to Grow your Business

      Are you using Linkedin for your business?

      The professional world is shifting, and so are the ways in which we market ourselves. With LinkedIn as your tool for connection to clients or customer base - you can't afford to miss out on its features!

      In today's episode, I'll walk you through the best strategies for LinkedIn marketing. I know that many of you are using this platform to grow your business and connect with people in a more personal way.  But do you really understand how it works?

      I want to spill some ideas on this. Dive in right now, for some fantastic ideas.


      Here’s a quick preview of what's inside:

      2:05 Content and marketing strategies on Linkedin for business owners.

      4:13 Profile optimization on Linkedin

      8:42 Content strategy and posting techniques.

      11:48  Content ideas for personal branding.

      12:30 How to use connections on Linkedin.

      16:32 Uses of premium membership on Linkedin


      I hope these insights will be a wake-up call for you to start using LinkedIn in your business.


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      https://www.homepreneursclub.com/


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      18 min
    • Ep-37 - How Nicci Clark Built her best-selling global soup brand valued at ÂŁ14M from scratch

      Are you trying hard to launch your business globally? Is that your burning desire? Building your business globally, and acquiring a 7 figure revenue is not very hard when you are doing things with the best business strategy.


      In today’s episode, let me walk you through the business success, and establishment by Nicci Clark, who has launched her business globally, and which is valued at £14M from scratch.

      Instagram Handle - https://www.instagram.com/renourish_soup/


      Let me show you what’s inside:

      03:10 - How did Nicci develop the business from scratch

      13:25 - How can a brand grow globally.

      16:23 - How important is marketing for small businesses?

      24:08 - Importance of collaborations for small businesses.

      25:60 - Tips for womenpreneurs for starting a small business.

      I hope these insights are an eye-opener for you to take your business to the next level.

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      32 min
    • Ep-36 - Is your Learning Development Plan aligned with your Business Strategy?

      Do you constantly upskill as a business owner? Let me tell you, that the trends in business markets, tools, resources, and patterns are changing daily. You need to constantly have a learning and development strategy for your business to take it forward!

      If you don’t choose to learn, then your business is going to be at a standstill.

      Today Ms Debbie, a Leadership coach is going to take you through the aspects you have to look into while planning a learning and development strategy for your business.

      30 Minute Free Coaching Session with Debbie – https://tinyurl.com/30minFREECoachSession

      Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/diamondcutleadership/

      Let’s see what’s inside.

      3:24 The importance of a learning and development plan.

      11 How to understand what we should learn for our business?

      17:00 Importance of Soft skills

      19:12 Time management to learn and upskill

      22:41 Where should you learn from?

      24:12 How do you align your learning plan with your business strategy?

      31:45 Quick tips.


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      37 min
    • Ep-35 - Do you need to hire a marketing agency in Dubai for your business?

      Are you a business owner in Dubai?

      Are you aware of the importance of marketing your business? How do you market your business? Do you do it by yourself, or do you outsource it?

      In today’s episode, I will share some really good insights on how to hire a marketing agency for your business. Don’t want to hire a marketing agency? No worries, in this episode I will be sharing a few options other than hiring a marketing agency for your business too.

      Are you ready to dive in?

      Here is a quick preview of what you will get inside:

      2:00 Advantages of not hiring a marketing agency.

      3:08 Practicality of marketing your business by yourself.

      5:45 Options for marketing other than hiring an agency.

      9:20 Advantages of hiring a marketing agency

      12:45 Tips to hire a marketing agency


      You can now book a call with me - https://portal.bilnasandeep.com/public/appointment-scheduler/61d97bef8006b2d3c2fc7821/schedule

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      21 min

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