The Corporate Dropout

The Yellow Pages might be long gone, but the era of Google My Business is just beginning! In today's episode Rachael + April dive into what Google My Business is and why it's of the utmost importance if you have a brick and mortar location. You'll learn how to set up your profile, what you need to monitor, how and why you should post weekly updates, how to respond to customer reviews, and get the details on a one-time-only Google My Business Workshop on 9/2.

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Fact: If you don't have clients, you don't have a business. Today's episode is the final part of The Corporate Dropout's 3-Part Money Series, and we're diving into the 5 habits you need in your business to consistently land new clients. We're talking about how important it is to network before the "big ask," how to get in the right mindset before you start asking for new opportunities, how to grow with your client by offering multiple ways to work with you and so much more!

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Show Me The Money! Part 2 of the 3-Part Money Series from The Corporate Dropout is now live. In today's episode you'll learn how to set minimum rate expectations up front (so clients can qualify themselves), what you need to bring to the table when it's time to show the value, and how to negotiate when you get asked to discount your rate. Bonus: There's a FREE Projection Grid download in the show notes to help when it's time to get paid.

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Our 3 Part Money Series starts NOW. Today we're talking about what to charge for your work, and how to get comfortable talking about it with others in your industry, as well as your clients. On today's episode you'll learn: our 3-Step Formula for figuring out what to charge, where to get the scoop on what others in your industry are charging, how to talk value with your clients (instead of hours) and so much more! Join our Facebook Group for more discussions around money!

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After co-founding the ecommerce site Of A Kind in 2010, Claire Mazur worked with her friend and business partner, Erica Cerulo, to scale their business to new heights. This included partnerships with mega retailers like Target. In 2015 they sold the business to Bed Bath & Beyond. During this time they took a close look at what made their partnership work so well, and released a book that has inspired thousands of people to look at female business partnerships differently.

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What do you do when you realize the career path you're on isn't the one meant for you? You take action, which is exactly what today's guest Morgan Sutton did when she was a systems engineering student eight years ago. Today Morgan and Instagram Expert, Sue B. Zimmerman, are business partners. You'll learn about her leadership style, how she cultivated a team of passionate employees and how the right systems can make your business more successful.

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With groups in every major U.S. city, Black Girls RUN! is a movement that encourages and motivates Black women to practice a healthy lifestyle. After spending 9 years behind the scenes, Jay Ell Alexander became the CEO of Black Girls RUN! She's worked to transform the movement and turn it into the positive force it is today. In this episode you'll learn how to have awkward conversations, what to do if you feel stuck and overwhelmed, and how important it is to listen to your community before making changes.

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Would you like to grow your email list by 300% in 60 days or less? Today's guests, Linda and Wendy of The Email Collection teach us how to do just that by using quizzes as a lead magnet instead of downloadable PDFs. You'll learn why they're more beneficial, how to create them without blowing your budget, what you need in place after you create a quiz and how to ensure that your quiz converts from loyal follower to loyal customer.

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Five years ago Stephanie Gilbert left her cushy 9-to-5 job to pursue a career managing social media for other businesses. Small Talk Social was born after discovering the power that posting to Instagram could have for a business. In the beginning she served anyone and everyone, working 14 hour days with no weekends off. In today's episode she teaches why niching down is important to scaling your business to six figures and beyond. BONUS: FREE Kickstart Your SMM Business in the Next 5 Days challenge.

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You're posting quality content on Instagram, but are you leaving money on the table by not selling in your DMs? On today's episode Social Media Coach Jamar Diggs shares expert tips on what you need to have in place before selling in the DMs and how to build a relationship from the ground up with your ideal client. You'll also learn the seven things needed to create a BOMB Instagram Bio and get the details on his FREE Follower to Client Blueprint.

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