The Messy Desk Podcast

In episode #38, we talk about seven content ideas that you can use to quickly create content when a deadline is upon you. Keep these topics in your back pocket to make content creation faster and less stressful when you’re unprepared.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[01:17] Sooner or Later, We All Have to Create Last Minute Content

[04:34] Tackle Myths, Lies, and Objections

[06:52] Answer Frequently Asked Questions

[08:36] Share a Favorite Resource

[09:56] Interview a Colleague

[11:29] Discuss and React to Niche-Related News or Research

[13:05] Reveal a Behind-the-Scenes or Personal Story

[14:48] Highlight a Customer’s Success Story

[15:47] Tips for Your Last Minute Content

[17:32] Bloopers

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• AnswerThePublic.com
• People Also Ask
• AlsoAsked.com
• Ubersuggest

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In episode #37, we talk about how to minimize overwhelm in your small business so that you feel better and are more productive.

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[00:55] Running a Business Can Feel Overwhelming Sometimes

[03:03] The Consequences of Feeling Overwhelmed

[04:53] Why You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

[08:39] 3 Strategies You Can Use to Minimize Your Overwhelm

[13:06] Final Thoughts on How to Minimize Overwhelm in Your Small Business

[15:02] Bloopers

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

5-4-3-2-1 Mindfulness Technique

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In episode #36, we talk about one thing you can do to boost your content's visibility in search on platforms like Google, Pinterest, YouTube, and more. Increasing your visibility helps you to attract new leads and keep your business top of mind with existing prospects. 

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[01:18] About Search Visibility

[03:25] Where to Start with Search Visibility (Keywords)

[04:18] About Keywords: The Non-Technical Version

[06:43] How to Take 10 Minutes to Research Keywords and Boost Your Visibility in Search

[08:10] Four Steps to Simple and Free Keyword and Content Research

[16:46] Key Takeaways about Search Visibility

[18:37] Bloopers

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Yoast SEO - WordPress plugin
• Trello
• Evernote
• Google Sheets

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In episode #35, we talk about our number one productivity recommendation to maximize your time in 2021 and beyond.

(Listen to episode #34 to hear our #1 marketing tactic for 2021.)

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[00:57] Intro

[01:58] Use This Productivity Tactic to Take Your Small Business to the Next Level

[03:14] What It Really Means to Be Productive

[07:33] How to Do Less

[12:39] The Benefits of Doing Less in Your Business

[16:4] Doing Less in Your Business Means You’ll Have More

[18:06] Bloopers

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In episode #34, we talk about our number one marketing recommendation to maximize your profits in 2021 and beyond. (Stay tuned next week for Part 2 when we share our number one productivity recommendation for the new year.)

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[00:55] Introduction

[03:55] Why Video is the #1 Marketing Tactic to Take Your Small Business to the Next Level in 2021

[12:40] Real Life Examples of Video Transforming a Business

[19:27] Final Thoughts

[21:11] Bloopers

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Matt’s RV Reviews
• Graham Stephan

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In episode #33, we talk about the #1 obstacle to reaching your goals, why it happens and what to do about it so you can defeat it and achieve success.

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[00:49] There Can be Many Obstacles to Reaching Your Goals

[02:05] The Obstacle that Will Prevent You From Reaching Your Goals

[05:28] How Procrastination Keeps You from Achieving Your Goals

[08:44] 4 Reasons Why You Procrastinate

[13:53] 3 Strategies to Help You Stop Procrastinating

[20:48] Don’t Let Procrastination Keep You From Reaching Your Goals

[21:48] Bloopers

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In episode #32, we discuss the current state of blogging, podcasting, and vlogging and how to choose which one is right for you.

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[00:58] Which format we prefer

[04:19] Blogging

[08:45] Podcasting

[14:18] Vlogging

[18:20] Four factors to help you decide whether to blog, podcast, or vlog

[24:08] Wrapping it up

[27:14] Bloopers

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In episode #31, we share a framework specifically designed to help you make progress on your goals every single day so that you’re accomplishing what needs to get done without the overwhelm and drama.

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[00:57] Achieving Your Business Goals is More Important Than Doing it All

[04:32] Take the Right ACTION on Your Business Goals

[16:27] Make Progress on Your Business Goals Everyday

[18:12] Bloopers

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

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Having a content strategy means you’ll achieve better results from your content marketing efforts. That’s why in episode #30, we talk about what content strategy is, why you need it, and how to get started—even if you’re not an experienced marketer.

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[00:55] The First Step in Content Marketing is Strategy

[02:12] What is Content Strategy?

[03:10] What is Covered in a Content Strategy?

[06:01] Should You Include Social Media in Your Content Strategy?

[07:04] Why Do You Need Content Strategy?

[08:02] Reasons Why Content Strategy is Important

[11:44] An Example of How Content Strategy Helps

[13:20] How to Get Started with Your Own Content Strategy

[15:41] Content Strategy: Summing it Up

[17:27] Bloopers

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Xtensio’s free content strategy template
• Ubersuggest
• Guide to using Ubersuggest

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In episode #29, we talk about what you should and shouldn’t do when you hit obstacles with your goal achievement.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[00:52] Why You’re Not Achieving Your Goals

[02:57] Obstacles in Goal Achievement is Normal

[05:03] 3 Things You Should Never Do When Your Goal Achievement Hits a Snag

[08:17] What to do When Your Goal Achievement Hits a Snag

[13:20] Goal Achievement and Your Sense of Success

[14:28] Bloopers

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