We talk a lot about growth, but what if scaling your business isn’t about adding more—but actually doing less?

In this short solo episode, I’m sharing three quotes about scaling that have deeply resonated with me lately, and why I know they’re true based on my own experience. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by too many ideas, too many offers, or too much on your plate, this episode is a permission slip to subtract, simplify, and refocus on what matters most. 

Plus, I share what I’m cutting from my own business, how I’m shifting priorities post-move, and the sticky note that’s changing how I start my day.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• Why success can be both a gift and a distraction
• The quote about subtraction that changed my approach to scaling
• What scaling really means (hint: it’s about relationships)

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/73
• Quotes from: James Clear, Kate Perkovic, George Bryant
• Learn more about working with our team: https://thekarareport.com/blogging-and-pinterest-marketing-agency
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport

We talk a lot about blogging, consistency, and showing up online—but what if the reason your blog isn’t bringing in sales isn’t the amount of content, but how it’s structured?

In this episode, I’m diving into the two most common issues that sabotage your blog’s performance—and how to tell if you’re dealing with a traffic problem or a conversion problem. If you’ve been blogging for a while and still aren’t seeing results, this one’s for you. 

I also share a surprising shift I made in my own routine that gave me more energy (spoiler: it involves motivational content, and I did not see it coming).

This is a shorter, tactical solo episode—but if you’re ready to get more from the content you’re already creating, I promise it’s worth a listen.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• The #1 reason your blog might not be converting (and how to fix it)
• How to structure your posts to actually sell
• What to do if your traffic is low (and how to niche down the right way)

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/72
• Learn more about working with our team: https://thekarareport.com/blogging-and-pinterest-marketing-agency
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport

We talk a lot about scaling, hiring, and chasing the next level in business—but what if growth doesn’t have to mean building a team or launching a course? What if the most sustainable, profitable version of your business is… well, kind of boring?

I have to be honest, in this stage of my business? Boring actually sounds pretty good to me.

In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie Patterson—creator of BS-Free Business and author of Staying Solo—for an honest conversation about what it actually looks like to run a profitable solo business without the drama. We get into all the mindset myths, accidental micro-agencies, and how chasing the wrong version of “success” can leave you burned out and broke (even if it looks great on paper).

If you’ve ever felt pressure to grow a team, launch a digital product, or “scale” in a way that doesn’t feel aligned—this one’s going to feel like a giant exhale. Permission granted to run a simple, quiet, profitable business that actually supports your life.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• The “accidental agency” trap—and why it’s more common than you think
• Why staying solo doesn’t mean you’re “playing small”
• What to consider before you start hiring
• A 6-part framework to build a sustainable solo business

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/71
• Buy Maggies Book: https://bsfreebusiness.com/book
• Get Maggie's FREE Calculator Kit (for pricing and capacity!): https://bsfreebusiness.com/kit/
• Connect with Maggie: https://bsfreebusiness.com/
• Follow Maggie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreebusiness 
• Learn more about working with our team: https://thekarareport.com/services
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport

We talk a lot about strategy in business—pricing, marketing, systems—but what about the mindset stuff that quietly chips away at our growth and profits? The truth is, some of the most expensive mistakes I’ve made weren’t because of bad investments or wrong moves… they were because of imposter syndrome.

You know the feeling: you hesitate to raise your prices because you’re worried people will walk away. You sign up for yet another course hoping it’ll finally make you feel “qualified enough.” You keep quiet in client conversations instead of setting boundaries because you don’t want to seem difficult or unprofessional. If any of that hits close to home—you’re not alone.

In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on four sneaky ways imposter syndrome has cost me thousands (yep, tens of thousands, if I’m being honest). From overinvesting in education I didn’t need to undercharging for services I knew were delivering real results, I’m walking you through the hard lessons I wish someone had told me earlier. Awareness is the first step!

🎙️ In This Episode:

• How investing in too many courses was a $$$ mistake
• The software I kept paying for just to “look professional”—and how much it cost me
• Why I overdelivered for years and undercharged, even with happy clients + results

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/70
• Learn more about working with our team: https://thekarareport.com/services
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport

There’s no shortage of website advice out there—but if you’ve ever felt like your site is technically “fine” and still not doing the heavy lifting for your business, this episode is your sign to stop settling for “good enough” copy and start infusing your website with the kind of personality and clarity that actually converts.

In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Noel of BTL Copy—the internet’s most unapologetic, hilarious, no-BS website copywriter. Sara’s known for helping business owners write websites that sound like them and get results. We talk about what makes website copy actually work, why “About Us” is the worst headline ever, and how to finally stop overthinking every word on your site.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• Why AI-generated copy might be better than nothing—but still isn’t it
• The biggest signs your website copy isn’t doing its job
• How to infuse your copy with personality (without sounding like everyone else)
• Sara’s no-fluff rules for writing killer headlines + CTAs
• The one thing Sara wants everyone to fix on their website right now

🎁 Bonus: Sign up for Sara's FREE masterclass "I'm Cool, But My About Page Isn't" happening on Thursday: https://thekarareport.com/about-page-masterclass

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/69
• Sign up for Site Series (amazing website copy course!): https://thekarareport.com/site-series 
• Sara's blog on writing a contact page: https://betweenthelinescopy.com/blog/contact-page-formula/
• Connect with Sara from BTL Copy: https://betweenthelinescopy.com/
• Follow Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btlcopy 
• Learn more about working with our team: https://thekarareport.com/services
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport

There’s no shortage of marketing advice out there—but if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things and still not seeing results, this episode is your sign to stop guessing and start tracking what actually works.

In this episode, I’m joined by data-backed marketing strategist Ally from Akari Digital, who helps small business owners cut through the noise and make smarter marketing decisions using real data. We talk about Google Analytics, the most important (and actually useful) metrics to track, and how to uncover the hidden bottlenecks that might be slowing your business down.

If you've ever said, “I know I should be looking at my numbers… I just don’t know where to start,” this episode is the perfect starting point.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• The 4 stages of the customer journey—and what to track at each one
• How to use Google Analytics without feeling overwhelmed
• The most common (and costly) tracking mistakes business owners make
• How to identify what’s actually driving your leads and sales

🎁 Bonus: Grab Ally’s Google Analytics Self-Audit Tool for just $1 using the code KARAREPORT — it includes a step-by-step dashboard, walkthrough video, and a bonus lesson on UTMs to track where your traffic is coming from: https://akaridigital.thrivecart.com/google-analytics-self-audit/?coupon=KARAREPORT

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/68
• Connect with Ally from Akari Digital: https://akaridigital.ca/
• Follow Ally on Instagram: https://instagram.com/akaridigital
• Learn more about working with our team: https://thekarareport.com/services
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport

There are a million ways to grow your business—but what if the most powerful strategy to grow a high-impact business was actually doing less?

In this episode, I’m joined by holistic business coach Rosemary Dede, who helps high-achieving women build businesses that align with their lifestyle, values, and seasons of life. We talk about redefining success, creating intentional systems, and building a business that supports you, not the other way around.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or like your business is running you, this episode is your permission slip to pause, reset, and build from a place of clarity.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• How to identify the true needle-movers in your business
• Simplifying your offers and systems for more time + impact
• Selling with ease and showing up for your warm audience
• The difference between work-life balance vs. work-life harmony

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/67
• Connect with Rosemary: https://rosemarydede.com
• DM Rosemary on Instagram (she loves voice notes!): https://instagram.com/rosemary.dede
• Listen to Rosemary’s podcast: Balanced Business Formula
• Learn more about working with our team: https://thekarareport.com/services
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport

Are you still treating your blog like it’s 2017—posting short, generic updates and wondering why your traffic isn’t budging? Or maybe you’ve been putting off blogging altogether because you’re not sure it’s still worth it in the era of AI, TikTok, and shiny new platforms. If that’s you, this episode is a must-listen.

Today, I’m diving deep into what’s really working for blogging in 2025—and what outdated strategies are dragging your content down. Whether you’re brand new to blogging or looking to revive your content strategy, I’m sharing actionable tips, real talk about SEO (it’s not dead!), and how to make sure your blog posts actually lead to sales.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• Outdated blogging advice you should ditch immediately
• What Google actually wants now (hint: it’s not AI-written fluff)
• How to write blog posts that actually convert to sales
• The bare minimum blogging strategy that still gets results
• How to repurpose blog posts across Pinterest, social, and email
• Keyword strategy updates you need to know
• Frequently asked questions about word count, platform, time commitment, and more

Links Mentioned: 

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/66
• Hire us to write SEO-driven blog posts for you: https://thekarareport.com/blogging 
• Our Pinterest Management Services: https://thekarareport.com/pinterest
• Learn more about working with our marketing agency here: https://thekarareport.com/services 
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport 

Are you feeling like selling your offers is harder than it used to be? Maybe your last launch didn’t hit like you thought it would, or you're noticing your audience seems more hesitant to buy. You’re not imagining it — the market has shifted, and people are being way more cautious with how they spend. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still sell well (and ethically) in this season.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 real, actionable tips for selling right now — even when the world feels chaotic and everything just feels… hard. From reducing risk for your buyers to tightening up your messaging so it actually resonates, this episode is full of honest advice and practical strategy for business owners in launch mode (or honestly, anyone trying to keep revenue steady in weird times).

So if you’re tired of second-guessing your sales strategy, or just want a little reminder that it is still possible to thrive in business — this episode is for you.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• 3 practical sales strategies for chaotic seasons
• How to reduce risk for your buyers (and why it matters more than ever)
• The importance of tone and messaging in uncertain times
• What to do when engagement is low (and how to keep showing up anyway)
• One reason why you're so exhausted

Links Mentioned: 

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/65
• Episodes mentioned: #53 about taking breaks & #27 with Tayler from Enji
• Start a free trial with Enji: https://thekarareport.com/enji
• Our Pinterest Management Services: https://thekarareport.com/pinterest
• Hire us to write SEO-driven blog posts for you: https://thekarareport.com/blogging
• Hire me for website copy: https://thekarareport.com/copywriting
• Learn more about working with our marketing agency here: https://thekarareport.com/services 
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport 

There are so many ways to market your business, but one of the most underrated tools? Client experience copy and building a brand voice guide.

Everyone talks about sales emails and conversion-driven copy, but what about the emails and messaging after someone inquires? From your inquiry forms to your follow-ups, proposals, and even your contract emails—every touchpoint is an opportunity to reinforce your brand voice and create a seamless client experience.

If you’ve ever struggled with writing client emails that feel personal and efficient, this episode is for you! We’re diving into how to craft copy that sounds like you, helps you stand out, and makes the entire client journey smoother.

 

🎙️ In This Episode:

• The key to making client communication effortless but personal
• Why inconsistent messaging is costing you clients (and how to fix it)
• How to make your brand voice stick (without falling into clichés)
• The power of pre-written templates—and how to actually use them

Links Mentioned: 

• Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/64
• Learn more about working with Andrea: https://andreashah.com/
• Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreashahcopy/
• Instagram post referenced (about not needing a big personality): https://www.instagram.com/p/DGEA2O_p92P/?img_index=1
• Learn more about working with our marketing agency here: https://thekarareport.com/services
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport