The Manuka Sunday Podcast

The Manuka Sunday Podcast

By Mel from Manuka SundayBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Manuka Sunday Podcast episodes

  • The True Mind Body Connection & Unleashing Confidence with ND Alisa DiFruscia, Founder of For Her Kind.

    Welcome back to the Manuka Sunday Podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest - a member of the Manuka Sunday family, Alisa DiFruscia. Alisa founded For Her Kind, a community that helps women become the happier, healthier, and more confident version of themselves.


    Today, Mel and Alisa dive into the importance of confidence and feeling your best, and Alisa shares what she sees most commonly in her clients and experience in the fitness industry. They also chat about a fascinating part of Alisa's practice - German New Medicine, a way to approach the mind-body connection. This episode has so much value and we can't wait for you to learn about Alisa's approach.


    JOURNALING / RESCRIPTING PRACTICE




    Hope you enjoy! If you have any other questions you'd like us to discuss please leave a review sharing your thoughts! We'll be sure to add them to the next episode.


    Want to work with Alisa?

    Apply to For Her Kind ⁠here⁠, or follow them on social for updates ⁠@forherkind ⁠and ⁠@dr.alisa.nd⁠


    Apply to work with us through our contact form here or

    Email us at [email protected] to explore collaboration opportunities.

    Instagram: @manukaasunday

    YouTube channel for video content and additional resources.

    xx Mel

    41 min
  • The Foundations of Company Culture: How to Hire, Build Respect, and Lead with Michel Falcon

    Welcome back to the Manuka Sunday Podcast! In this episode, we have an incredible guest who will share invaluable insights on building a team and fostering sustainable company growth. Many of you have reached out to us, expressing your struggles with finding the right team members, navigating the learning curve of team building, and envisioning the next steps for your company's growth.


    During the episode, we delve into the importance of building company values beyond mere decoration on office walls. Michel provides expert advice on hiring, firing, and establishing a robust interview process. He shares insights on leadership skills, common mistakes made when hiring, and emphasizes the significance of cultivating a team that truly believes in the company culture, especially when scaling a business.


    Hope you enjoy! If you have any other questions you'd like us to discuss please leave a review sharing your thoughts! We'll be sure to add them to the next episode.


    Apply to work with us through our contact form here or

    Email us at [email protected] to explore collaboration opportunities.

    Instagram: @manukaasunday

    YouTube channel for video content and additional resources.


    xx Mel

    47 min
  • How to Optimize Your Website: 5 Strategies to Implement Today

    Is your website optimized to its potential?


    There’s SO much that goes into making a successful website. Regardless of what you’re trying to sell, a strong website is a foundation to your brand. As we dive into launching our new website, I thought it would be a good time to chat about optimization.

    In this episode of the Manuka Sunday Podcast, I’ll share five strategies you can start with to optimize your website and start building your sales, including:

    • Streamline website navigation to provide a user-friendly experience.
    • Optimize product pages with compelling descriptions, images, and customer reviews.
    • Enhance website loading speed for better user experience and search engine rankings.
    • Use persuasive calls-to-action strategically to drive conversions.
    • Optimize the website for mobile devices to cater to the growing mobile audience.
    • Hope you enjoyed!

      23 min
    • Q&A: Career regrets, lessons, 9-5 vs entrepreneur life, hiring for Manuka Sunday, optimizing your week + Meet Carly !!

      Hi guys! Mel here - I'm excited to start sharing more of a behind the scenes look at whats happening in the studio (and new team members!!) so today is the first of our Q&A series where Carly and I sat down to share our thoughts on leaving the 9-5, any regrets that come along with that, lessons learned along the way, and how we're settling into our weekly studio routine.

      We also dive into how to hire for a creative team, what's in store for the future of manuka sunday, how to optimize my day / weeks for maximum productivity along with some big mindset shifts that have come along with that.


      Hope you enjoy! If you have any other questions you'd like us to discuss please leave a review sharing your thoughts! We'll be sure to add them to the next episode.



      Apply to work with us through our contact form here or

      Email us at [email protected] to explore collaboration opportunities.

      Instagram: @manukaasunday

      YouTube channel for video content and additional resources.


      xx Mel

      29 min
    • Mastering Successful Product or Service Launches: Tips, Strategy, & Launch Timelines

      Mastering Successful Product or Services Launches: Tips, Strategy, and Launch Timeline.


      Uncover the secrets of successful product launches and apply them to your next venture. Today we're going to jump into tips for a Successful Product or service Launch with Mel walking through what she would do if she was creative a launch plan. Spark notes below!


      What goes into building out a successful launch strategy? Well let's dive in.


      Set Realistic Goals and Create a Timeline:

      • Learn how to define achievable goals and establish a timeline for your product launch.
        • Understand the importance of setting realistic expectations to ensure success.

        • Build a Strong Social Media Strategy and Engage the Audience:

          • Discover effective techniques for leveraging social media platforms to promote your product.
            • Engage with your target audience, build anticipation, and create a loyal community.
            • Collaborate with Others and Create Excitement Around the Product:

              • Explore the power of collaboration and partnerships to amplify your launch efforts. Discover strategies for creating excitement, generating buzz, and reaching a wider audience.
              • Share Information, Reviews, and Expert Responses:

                • Learn how to leverage the power of testimonials, reviews, and expert opinions. Build credibility and trust by sharing valuable information and engaging with influencers.
                • Create Urgency with a Closing Date:

                  • Understand the importance of creating a sense of urgency to drive conversions. Discover techniques for incorporating limited-time offers and deadlines into your launch.
                  • Be Confident and Proud of the Product:

                    • Explore the mindset of confidence and pride in your product. Overcome self-doubt and effectively communicate the value and uniqueness of your offering.
                    • Plan and Execute Effectively to Achieve Success:

                      • Learn how to plan, organize, and execute your launch with precision.

                      • Full Shownotes Here


                        We dive into all of these topics in todays episode for you to take away and utilize in your day-to-day business. Hope you enjoy!


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                        33 min
                      • Leaving the 9-5: My Experience & Steps to Pursue Your Own Business

                        So you may be listening to this thinking — I’m ready to leave my nine to five, I’m ready to build my own passion, I’m ready to put all the hours I’m putting in for someone else’s dream into my own... Where the heck do I start...

                        If you’re thinking this — I was in the exact same spot as you are and I want you to take a moment to acknowledge that you’re in control. Even though your days may be hectic, you feel like you’re not doing what you want to be doing, you feel like there’s more for you out there but don’t know what it is — you’re still in control.


                        Today we're diving into my experience leaving my 9-5, my tips and takeaways, what I would do differently, hitting your tipping point, and having the belief in yourself to go after what you truly want.



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                        31 min
                      • Building Confidence & Attracting Your Dream Clients

                        Today we're diving into part two of attracting clients & opportunities. We're going to chat about where I started vs where I am now, what it looks like to train confidence, building a portfolio, networking, how to prepare for success, and more.

                        When I first jumped into the world of freelancing - I had one question that floated around in my heard all day long: "How do I start working with an elevated clientele"  Its not an easy feat to build a high rolling client list of businesses that are putting their full trust in you with the front end of their business! You have to start somewhere. 

                        So thats just what we're going to talk about - the steps I took to building a client list that I am so proud to be working with and how I'm attracting the next level of business. A few things we get into are: 

                        • Building confidence
                        • Networking
                        • Honing in on your skin
                        • Properly preparing 
                        • Believing in yourself 
                        • and bringing it all together to create a seamless client experience. 
                        • Hope you enjoy! 


                          LINKED: 

                          Mel Robbins x Jay Shetty Episode

                          Carli Anna Brand Strategy Course

                          Latasha James - Youtube

                          Freelance Friday Podcast

                          Atomic Habits

                          The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:

                          The Power of Focus

                          SkillShare


                          Connect With Mel Here

                          Subscribe to the Newsletter! The Sunday Goods

                          40 min
                        • Minimal Design Hacks to Elevate Your Brand & Start Charging More.

                          If you can execute it well, visual content has the ability to send a powerful message without having to use so many words.

                          Whether you're creating your social media assets, building your website, or just creating a simple brochure, design matters and holds a lasting impression on your current / potential clients.

                          Today we're diving into our top tips for levelling up your design and, in turn, building a stronger brand presence.


                          Enjoy! 


                          FULL SHOW NOTES HERE. 


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                          22 min
                        • Daily Tools, Tips, & Resources for Creating Content & Running Your Online Business

                          My top resources that I ACTUALLY use to run my online business - Our SOP's, content creation tools, mindset habits, and more. 


                          Mel's Notion Template (Goal Setting & Daily Mindset) 


                          Bonsai

                          Calendly

                          Zapier

                          Descript

                          BigVU

                          Splice

                          Cap Cut

                          Zencastr


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                          Wondering how to maximize your time so you show up as your best, most productive self? Sometimes that extra boost you need can be as simple as adding something new into your workflow. Here are a few tips we use throughout our days to get productive, and stay productive. As a freelancer or solo entrepreneur, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of work that needs to be done on a daily basis. Especially because, for the most part, you're the only one standing in the way of being getting that "one last thing" done.

                          While we don't claim to be experts on all things productivity, we do believe it's important to have a toolkit that can help you stay focused, organized, and on top of your workload.

                          Here are a few suggestions that might help you boost your productivity as a freelancer or solo entrepreneur.

                          MORE SHOW NOTES HERE!

                          44 min
                        • 8 Tips for Growing Your Wellness Business in 2023 - Show Up and Stand Out on Social

                          Wondering how to grow your social media following as a business? or how to start booking out your services? Time to start building a strategy for your health and wellness business to stand out on social media. Here are a few tips that we build into our clients strategy in order to create strong, engaging content that builds trust with their audience – which is (in our opinion) the secret sauce to standing out in your industry.


                          Here's what we run through: 

                          - How to start looking at content as research rather than consuming it all

                          - How to build strong relationships through your social media platforms

                          - Tips to start speaking your mind and staying consistent with your brand messaging

                          - Why you should have a omni channel marketing approach

                          - How to put value into your content to better the quality

                          - And why you should be humanizing your brand. 


                          I added some prompts for you to think about throughout this episode for future planning so grab a journal, grab your pen, and enjoy the episode! Let me know if you have any great takeaways -- these episodes aren't made to give you all the answers but they ARE created to help any entrepreneurs start thinking about what they can do to boost strategy and think outside of the box when it comes to your social media game. 


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                          17 min

                        About The Manuka Sunday Podcast

                        From the publisher's feed

                        Welcome to The Manuka Sunday Podcast. Join Mel, the founder of Manuka Sunday; the Creative Agency to dive into digital marketing tips for lifestyle and wellness brands, entrepreneurial stories, new experiences, optimization, and to get honest about our personal-growth.