I have had client reels go viral (and the word viral is subjective), but I've had them get as far as over 3 million views. When that happens, instagram accounts can go CRAZY, and so can your business, so be ready for it.

In today's episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes and showing you what happens when a reel, or even multiple reels go viral. I will also share some of my best tips for creating reels that have the potential to get you to this place.

Book a coaching call with me here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/services

I would love to connect with you on Instagram! Come hang out with me here: https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith

We are back from maternity leave!! It was really nice having a break from business while on leave, and I am ready to dive in and hang out with you again here on the show.

Today, we are starting off with a podcast interview I did last week and I can't wait for you to meet my guest.

I got to speak with Kaci Ackerman. She is a Certified Online Business Manager and ClickUp Expert.

I was excited to get to talk about ClickUp because it is my favorite project management tool. In this episode, we talked about ways that you can use it to wow your clients and how it will save a lot of time in your schedule which will ultimately help increase your revenue.

How to Connect with Kaci:

Kaci is one of my best business friends, and I don't know what I'd do without her. Check out episode 26 to learn more about how to make business friends in the online space! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kristen-smith-podcast/id1566845005?i=1000544203591

I am so excited to release this episode because I know that a lot of you have thought about starting a podcast, and I laid out all of the steps for you!

Whether you want to DIY or hire a professional to help you, it can feel like a huge mountain to climb if you have no idea what it actually look like to get started. It may actually be easier than you think, and now you can take a behind the scenes look at how I started mine! Get a pen and paper ready because you will want to take notes on this one. 

Want help pitching yourself to other podcast hosts so you can be a guest on their show? Check out my podcast pitch email template + training video here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/podcastpitch

Here's a link to the microphone I use for my podcast: https://amzn.to/3umol8y

And I also purchased this foam windscreen for the mic to reduce the occurrence of wind, breath sounds and popping noises: https://amzn.to/3upju6s

*These shownotes contain affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if purchases are made using them*

I asked you all on my Instagram stories what topic you'd like to hear the most, and this one was pretty popular. Let's dive into the strategies that are working best for my clients on Instagram so that you can start implementing them and start getting more engagement, reach, and followers!

Want an even deeper dive into Instagram strategy? My online course, Booked Through Instagram teaches you how to build and run an account that attracts your ideal clients and customers, engages them, and drives them to all of the places you'd like them to go in your funnel and beyond. Click here to learn more: https://kristendawnsmith.com/instagramcourse

Preparing for maternity leave when you own your own business is NOT easy. I think some business owners make it look a lot easier than it really is, but after doing myself and talking to other friends who run businesses in the online space, I know it's not a walk in the park. BUT, it can be done and it can work out very well.

In this episode, I talked about what it has looked like for me to plan mine, where I'm at with it now (being 38 weeks pregnant), and some lessons I learned along the way. 

Are you ready to learn how to market your business on Instagram and actually know the strategies that WORK? I would love to see you in my online course, Booked Through Instagram! Click here to learn more - https://kristendawnsmith.com/instagramcourse

On this episode, you get to meet one of my clients! Amy Pottenger is a residential interior designer. In addition to helping her clients locally, she also offers virtual support for working moms like many of you who listen on this podcast.

If you find yourself feeling uninspired by your home office (or maybe you don't even have a designated workspace), you will feel empowered find a way to make it work even if you feel too busy or that you simply don't have the space in your home. Yes, you can have your own workspace that motivates you and makes you feel proud of what you do. Busy work at home moms, listen up!

Check out Amy's free home office design guide here: https://www.refreshdesign.net/freebie/

You can connect with Amy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/refresh__design/

Check out her website here: https://refreshdesign.net

What are the benefits of getting interviewed on a podcast? And how do you actually get on as a guest?

Every time I speak on someone else's podcast as a guest, I have new people send me DMs saying they heard me on that podcast, and they feel like they know and trust me so they are more likely to book a discovery call, get on my email list, Facebook group, and more!

In this episode, I go over the benefits and ways that you can market your business through podcasting even when you don't have one yourself!

Want my podcast pitch template? Learn more about it here - https://kristendawnsmith.com/podcastpitch

It is super important to me to be responsible with money, but it took some learning and sacrifice to get to this place. I am super proud of the sacrifices Kyle and I have made, and I'm telling you more about that journey in today's episode.

We'll talk about what has worked for us and I share tips that can help you get to more of a place of financial health and freedom!

If you'd like to read the book we read, here's the link - https://amzn.to/3E1Dv4E

Want to continue the conversation? Come join us in my Facebook group Women Who Freelance! https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance

I am 25 weeks pregnant, and before I found out I would be having a baby, I kind of wondered what it would look like to run my business with a toddler and a second child on the way.

In this episode, I share what it was like to find out I was pregnant, some of the challenges I have experienced, and my current plans for maternity leave, or maybe lack of. Plus, more!

If you aren't already on the waitlist for my upcoming Instagram course, Booked Through Instagram, click here to learn more and join! - https://kristendawnsmith.com/coursewaitlist

You can learn more about my services by going to https://kristendawnsmith.com

Want to increase the visibility of your business by guest speaking on some of your favorite podcasts? Click here to learn more about my podcast pitch template! https://kristendawnsmith.com/podcastpitch