The Messy Desk Podcast

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  • Content Marketing Trends that Up Your Game While Simplifying Your Workload | Ep. #48

    In episode #48, we talk about a few content marketing trends that help you compete online AND make it easier to manage your workload.

    Discover some of the ways you can stay consistent and stand out—without too much extra work!


    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [01:09] Introduction

    [02:32] Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    [05:17] Repurposing Content to Achieve Multi Channel Marketing

    [09:46] Live Video/Live Streaming

    [12:12] BONUS: Content Refreshing/Updating

    [16:04] Bloopers


    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    • RankIQ
    • Atomic Reach
    • Frase.io
    • MissingLettr
    • Restream
    • Streamyard
    • BeLive


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    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
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    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1 


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    17 min
  • 3 Mindsets that Promote Bad Habits and Kill Your Productivity | Ep. #47

    In episode #47, we talk about mindsets that promote bad habits, how they kill your productivity and how to replace certain beliefs so that you can create better habits.

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [00:49] Intro

    [01:59] You Are Responsible for You

    [03:36] Do You Really Know What a Habit Is?

    [07:11] Not All Good Habits are Right for You

    [08:55] Habits Affect Productivity

    [10:34] Mindsets that Promote Bad Habits

    [20:22] You Can Create Effective Habits

    [21:36] Bloopers

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    • Atomic Habits by James Clear
    • Good Habits, Bad Habits by Wendy Wood

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    Please email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com to get in touch.

    What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave us a review to let us know, thank you!

    CONNECT WITH US: 

    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
    • Twitter @TheresaCifali 
    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1 

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    22 min
  • How to Identify Your Business Blogging Goals | Ep. #46

    In episode #46, we reveal how to set basic business blogging goals to make your content marketing more effective and manageable.


    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [00:59] Introduction

    [02:29] Why are You Blogging?

    [04:34] Who is the Target Market/Audience for Your Blog?

    [06:10] What Topic or Theme Will You Focus Your Content On?

    [07:36] What Goals Do You Hope to Accomplish With Your Blog?

    [09:31] Develop a Purpose Statement for Your Blog

    [10:43] An Example of a Purpose Statement

    [12:11] A Few Tips on Setting Business Blogging Goals

    [13:49] Bloopers


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    Please email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com to get in touch.

    What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave us a review to let us know, thank you!


    CONNECT WITH US: 

    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
    • Twitter @TheresaCifali 
    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1 


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    15 min
  • 5 Simple Mindset Hacks to Help You Create Effective Habits That Stick | Ep. #45

    In episode #45, we talk about why habits matter so much, how to consciously create them, and steps you can take to ensure they stick.

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [00:59] Intro

    [02:12] Why Habits Matter

    [03:21] The Anatomy of a Habit

    [05:29] A Habit’s Effect on Success

    [06:45] The 4 Laws of Behavioral Change

    [08:45] How to Create Effective Habits That Stick

    [15:49] You Will Create Effective Habits

    [17:11] Bloopers

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Atomic Habits by James Clear

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    Please email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com to get in touch.

    What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave us a review to let us know, thank you!

    CONNECT WITH US: 

    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
    • Twitter @TheresaCifali 
    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1 

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    18 min
  • 5 Ways to Get Leads Without SEO | Ep. #44

    In episode #44, we talk about five ways to generate leads without using SEO. If the thought of tackling search engine optimization hurts your head, then you’re going to love these SEO alternatives!


    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [01:04] Is SEO your top priority?

    [02:58] Invest in paid ads

    [04:44] Go “all in” on list building

    [07:53] Launch a YouTube channel

    [09:57] Network online or in-person

    [12:42] Be a guest

    [14:58] Set a marketing goal first

    [15:31] Start with one tactic only

    [17:35] Bloopers


    WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

    Please email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com to get in touch.

    What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave us a review to let us know, thank you!


    CONNECT WITH US:

    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
    • Twitter @TheresaCifali 
    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1


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    19 min
  • Stop Self-Sabotaging: 9 Easy Ways to Shift Your Business Mindset So You Achieve More Success and Happiness | Ep. #43

    In episode #43, we talk about why you’ve not made more progress on your goals and how you get in your own way of success.  You’ll also learn simple strategies you can use to stop self-sabotaging so you can achieve more and keep moving forward.

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [01:07] Intro

    [02:17] Why You’ve Not Made More Progress on Your Goals

    [03:07] Disrupting Your Success Through Self-Sabotage

    [05:06] How to Stop Self-Sabotaging

    [17:23] Having the Right Mindset in Your Business Leads to Success

    [19:06] Bloopers

    WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

    Please email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com to get in touch.

    What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave us a review to let us know, thank you!

    CONNECT WITH US: 

    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
    • Twitter @TheresaCifali 
    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1 

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    20 min
  • The Types of Content to Use for Each Stage of the Buyer's Journey | Ep. #42

    In episode #42, we talk about 1) the process that your prospects go through before they buy and 2) the types of content to use for each stage of this process.


    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [1:22] What is a “Buyer’s Journey” and How Does it Work?

    [03:17] What are the Stages of the Buyer’s Journey?

    [05:54] Which Types of Content Should You Use for Each Stage of the Buyer’s Journey?

    [12:35] Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Use Content in the Buyer’s Journey?

    [15:23] Bloopers


    WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

    Please email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com to get in touch.

    What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave us a review to let us know, thank you!


    CONNECT WITH US: 

    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
    • Twitter @TheresaCifali 
    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1 


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    16 min
  • 9 Tasks To Outsource to a Virtual Assistant So You Can Better Manage Your Time and Your Business | Ep. #41

    In episode #41, we talk about everything virtual assistants. Discover how much they cost, how to find one, and tasks to outsource to a virtual assistant right now.

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [01:37] Why You’ve Not Outsourced Yet

    [02:19] The Cost of a Virtual Assistant

    [03:15] Finding a Virtual Assistant

    [05:15] Identifying Tasks to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant

    [05:54] 9 Tasks To Outsource to a Virtual Assistant Right Now

    [12:52] You’re Ready to Outsource Right Now

    [14:32] Bloopers

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    • Belay 
    • TaskBullet
    • Fancy Hands
    • Hire My Mom
    • Virtual Staff Finder
    • Pepper VA
    • AskSunday
    • Rev
    • Trint
    • Bench.co
    • Bookkeeper.com
    • Zendesk

    WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

    What should we talk about next? Please tell us in the comments below or email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.

    What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave a brief review to let us know!

    CONNECT WITH US: 

    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
    • Twitter @TheresaCifali 
    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1 

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    15 min
  • 5 Tweaks to Boost Your Content and Generate More Leads and Sales | Ep. #40

    In episode #40, we talk about five small changes you can make to your content to increase your online visibility and lead generation.


    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [01:09] A Few Changes that Boost Your Content Will Improve Your Marketing Results

    [02:33] E-A-T Your Way to the Top

    [05:33] Ways to Improve Your E-A-T

    [08:25] Motivate Your Audience with a Call to Action

    [11:21] Supercharge Your Headlines

    [13:11] Tips for Improving Your Headlines and Titles

    [14:15] Promote Your Content so More People See It

    [15:51] Ways to Promote Your Content

    [16:41] Optimize Your Content for Search Across All Platforms

    [17:50] How to Make Your Content More Search Friendly

    [19:09] Wrapping It All Up

    [20:30] Bloopers


    WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

    Please email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com to get in touch.

    What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave us a review to let us know, thank you!


    CONNECT WITH US: 

    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
    • Twitter @TheresaCifali 
    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1 

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    21 min
  • How to Know When You're Ready to Outsource in Your Small Business | Ep. #39

    In episode #39, you’ll discover if you’re actually ready to outsource in your small business so you can focus on what really matters to your business growth.

    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

    [01:15] Why Outsource?

    [03:14] Outsourcing vs Hiring

    [05:50] 5 Signs That You’re Ready to Outsource

    [12:54] You Can Start Small with Outsourcing

    [14:29] Bloopers

    WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

    Please email us at messydeskpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com to get in touch.

    What did you enjoy about this episode? Please leave us a review to let us know, thank you!

    CONNECT WITH US: 

    • MessyDeskPodcast.com 
    • TheresaCifali.com 
    • Twitter @TheresaCifali 
    • MeghanMonaghan.com 
    • Twitter @MeghanMonaghan1 

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    15 min

About The Messy Desk Podcast

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Productivity Coach Theresa Cifali and Marketing Consultant Meghan Monaghan host this bi-weekly podcast for small business owners who want to achieve more through mini coaching sessions and honest conversations about business, productivity, mindset, and marketing.