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In this episode, Kelly shares her inspiring journey from setting up a seven-figure brick-and-mortar hair salon to creating a balanced life while running multiple projects. She discusses the initial struggles of being overworked and burnt out and how she transitioned into implementing effective systems and financial strategies. Emphasizing the importance of emotional regulation, seeking clarity, and continuous self-improvement, Kelly articulates how embracing structured systems and self-care can lead to a healthier work-life balance. Moreover, she highlights the significance of investing in education, mentorships, and retreats. Kelly also shares details about her own transformative retreats designed for female entrepreneurs to rejuvenate and connect. This insightful conversation offers valuable lessons for any entrepreneur looking to build a sustainable and fulfilling business.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:37 Kelly's Journey: From Burnout to Balance

02:35 Challenges of Running a Business

05:14 The Importance of Systems and Policies

08:13 The Inflection Point: Realizing the Need for Change

13:00 Implementing Change and Self-Care

21:50 Emotional Regulation and Leadership

33:17 Conclusion and Retreat Information

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In this episode of the Visionary Rising podcast, we delve into the must-have tech tools that streamline business operations and elevate productivity. Discover why Kajabi tops the list for hosting courses, coaching, and email marketing all in one place. Learn about the game-changing features of Descript for video and podcast editing, and how InShot simplifies mobile video editing for social media content. Finally, explore the benefits of Asana for project and task management to keep your business organized and on track. Tune in for insights and recommendations on making the most of these powerful tools.

00:00 Introduction to My Favorite Business Tools

00:18 Deep Dive into Kajabi

02:39 Kajabi for Coaching and Courses

05:00 Kajabi for Sales and Marketing

07:17 Alternatives to Kajabi: Flowdesk and Thrivecart

10:25 Descript: The Ultimate Editing Tool

16:08 InShot: Mobile Video Editing Made Easy

17:35 Asana: Project Management Simplified

19:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, we dive into effective tactics to enhance your Instagram presence and engage more dream clients. Highlighting the significance of clear branding over mere engagement metrics, we share personal success stories of refined messaging leading to increased client inquiries and program interest, despite lower engagement numbers. Key strategies discussed include optimizing Instagram stories with text overlays, new features like 'reveal,' and interactive elements to increase visibility and meaningful connections. Additionally, we cover tips for utilizing Instagram's story features, repurposing content, creating engaging carousel posts, and enhancing Reels with visual hooks, high-quality media, and compelling initial hooks. Tune in for practical advice to amplify your online presence and connect deeply with your audience.

00:00 Introduction to Boosting Instagram Visibility

00:11 The Importance of Brand and Messaging

00:50 Personal Experience with Engagement and Reach

01:58 Optimizing Content for Visibility

03:21 Instagram Stories: Strategies for Increased Views

07:59 Effective Use of Instagram Story Features

11:33 Quick Tips for Instagram Feed Posts

12:55 Exploring Multi-Thread Posts

13:21 Repurposing Threads for Instagram

14:12 Sharing Threads to Stories

16:07 Creating Carousel Posts

17:56 Boosting Views on Reels

20:54 Optimizing Video and Audio Quality

22:56 The Importance of Hooks

23:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode of the Visionary Rising podcast, the host shares a wealth of life lessons accumulated over 36 years, with a special focus on insights from her thirties. Key themes include the crucial role of adaptability in achieving balance and the importance of a vision for effective leadership. The discussion also delves into personal branding, the joy of hobbies, and the impact of adopting an abundance mindset. Entrepreneurs are provided with valuable takeaways on mindset, creativity, and success, underscoring the significance of self-definition, boundary setting, and consistency. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful reflections, the host emphasizes self-kindness, authenticity, and growth, aiming to inspire listeners to embrace their own journeys with confidence and clarity.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

00:54 Lesson 19: Balance and Adaptability

03:48 Lesson 20: You Can't Please Everyone

04:25 Lesson 21: Vision Casting and Leadership

07:06 Lesson 22: Personal Branding

07:38 Lesson 23: Enjoying Hobbies

08:25 Lesson 24: Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset

10:48 Lesson 25: Defining Success

12:27 Lesson 26: The Impact of Noise on Creativity

13:21 The Power of Decision Making

13:50 Creativity Needs Structure

15:18 Building and Maintaining Trust

16:33 Trusting Your Gut

18:29 You Are Enough

20:37 Embracing Growth and Discomfort

21:36 Avoiding Comparison

22:15 Authenticity in Action

23:40 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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In this episode of the Visionary Rising Podcast, host Jody Brown shares the first 18 of 36 life and entrepreneurial lessons she has learned over her 36 years. As she approaches her birthday on October 17th, Jody reflects on valuable insights such as the pitfalls of complaining, the self-imposed nature of timelines, the power of rejection as redirection, and the contagious nature of scarcity mindset. She also emphasizes the importance of integrating inspiration, setting boundaries, and surrounding oneself with 'expanders' rather than mentors who only validate one's current state. This episode serves as a personal and motivational reflection aimed at helping others in their entrepreneurial and personal growth journeys. Jody invites listeners to share their feedback and engage with her on Instagram as she prepares to reveal the next set of lessons.

00:00 Introduction and Birthday Reflections

01:12 Lesson 1: The Power of Cutting Complaints

03:20 Lesson 2: Timelines Are Self-Imposed

07:59 Lesson 3: Dream Big, Live Big

09:01 Lesson 4: Embrace Your Creativity

11:28 Lesson 5: Rejection is Redirection

17:01 Lesson 6: Integration Over Inspiration

19:45 Lesson 7: Avoid the Scarcity Trap

21:14 Lesson 8: The Pitfalls of General Advice

22:28 Lesson 9: Teaching People How to Treat You

23:00 Lesson 10: Personal Development is Layered

25:10 Lesson 11: Leadership and Decision-Making

28:40 Lesson 12: Seek Expanders, Not Validators

29:25 Lesson 13: Authenticity and Authority

30:06 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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In this episode, we delve into the significance of clarity for creatives, entrepreneurs, and educators marketing themselves online. We explore two critical aspects: overall brand clarity and clarity around your offers. The episode provides self-audit questions to evaluate the clarity of your messaging, brand voice, and offers. It highlights the importance of specificity in content and offers, ensuring they align with your brand's purpose. The episode concludes with a glimpse into the next topics: authority and presentation, emphasizing the importance of trust and visual communication in building a strong brand.

00:00 Introduction to Clarity

01:23 Understanding Brand Clarity

03:32 Evaluating Your Content

08:37 Clarity in Your Offers

11:42 Communicating Benefits Over Features

15:52 Conclusion and Next Steps

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In this episode of the Visionary Rising Podcast, host Jodie Brown delves into the often uncomfortable topic of self-sabotage. Addressing entrepreneurs at all levels, Jody explores three specific ways individuals might be sabotaging their success and provides tools to recognize and counter these behaviors. Emphasizing the importance of awareness rather than perfection, the episode encourages listeners to break free from self-imposed barriers and make empowered choices moving forward. Jody also invites listeners to continue the conversation on Instagram.

00:00 Welcome to the Visionary Rising Podcast

00:11 Understanding Self-Sabotage

00:47 Personal Experiences and Insights

01:07 Consistency vs. Perfection

01:41 Empowerment and Moving Forward

02:04 Join the Conversation

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In this final episode of the personal brand series, we delve into how to authentically incorporate your unique story, vision, voice, and experiences into your brand. We explore the significance of connecting with your audience by authentically showcasing who you are. Covering key themes from previous episodes, we discuss overcoming challenges, maintaining a balance between relatability and authority, and effectively using video and voice content to build trust. The episode emphasizes the importance of being genuine and strategic in your branding approach to truly resonate with your audience and set yourself apart.

00:00 Introduction to Infusing Yourself into Your Brand

00:40 Recap of Previous Episodes

01:38 Incorporating Your Personal Story

04:04 Sharing Your Vision

05:53 Finding Your Unique Voice

12:41 Balancing Relatability and Authority

15:11 Using Video and Voice Content

17:51 Conclusion and Next Steps

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This episode challenges conventional marketing and branding wisdom by deconstructing the hero versus guide framework within storytelling. Emphasizing the value proposition at the core of branding, the episode advises entrepreneurs to position themselves as guides that help clients achieve their goals, rather than centering the brand around their own story. Real-life examples from movies like 'Star Wars' and 'The Devil Wears Prada' illustrate the importance of making clients the heroes of their own journeys. The episode also explores the 'confidence gap'—the notion that clients sometimes lack faith in their own abilities to succeed—and provides actionable tips for shifting brand narratives from self-focused to client-centric.

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This episode addresses the common advice that 'you are your niche' often given to entrepreneurs and educators. The host explains why this advice can be misleading without proper context and launches a series to clarify what a personal brand truly is. By focusing on how to develop a personal brand strategically, the host emphasizes the importance of having a clear, niche-specific approach in the early stages of entrepreneurship. The episode also touches upon being the guide rather than the hero in your client's journey and promises further insights in upcoming parts of the series.

00:00 Introduction: The Misleading Advice of 'You Are Your Niche'

00:33 The Problem with Oversimplified Advice

01:16 Clarifying Your Brand and Niche

02:00 The Role of Personal Branding

02:29 Pitfalls of Misunderstanding 'You Are Your Niche'

02:53 Strategic Personal Branding Tips

03:45 The Importance of Focus and Specificity

06:27 Balancing Authenticity and Strategy

09:16 Building a Sustainable Personal Brand

16:23 Conclusion and Next Steps