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Ep 704How to leverage storytelling to sell without feeling "icky" (with Colin Boyd)
Colin Boyd is a certified speaking professional and business coach who works with his clients to develop live presentations that convert and get results. In today's episode we deep dive into his concepts of infusion selling and conversion stories and the value these can bring to your business.- Colin's journey as a struggling entrepreneur to in-demand professional speaker and how just one irresistible offer can change the trajectory of your business- The common mistakes online business owners make in selling and why selling is more than just the final 'pitch'- The importance of developing your own 'conversion story' and the power this can bring to your sales strategy- The 3 key elements to formulating a successful conversion story and the critical questions you need to ask yourself- What is infusion selling and how you can build this into your business- Understanding and addressing the mindset blocks that can stand in the way of successful sellingSHOW LINKS:- DM me "conversion" to receive the direct link to the Conversion Story Formula or visit https://stephtaylor.co/conversion- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 703Struggling to attract your ideal clients? Try these 5 tweaks to reach more of the right people
It's no longer just about the followers, the numbers and sharing content that you *hope* will be seen by your ideal client. This "spray-and-pray" approach doesn't work anymore and it's time to become much more intentional and strategic. In today's episode, I share 5 tweaks that you can do to reach more of the right people.- Why getting crystal clear on your messaging, your content strategy and your ideal client is so important to attract the right people.- How identifying where your ideal clients are hanging out (online or offline) means you don't have to be at the mercy of the algorithms, hoping they'll show your content to the right people.- Why having a visibility plan is important (and why you need to *actually* follow through with it).- The importance of sharing online content that is remarkable.SHOW LINKS:- Episode #662: 7 questions to get crystal clear on your messaging. DM me “662” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) and I’ll instantly send you a direct link for this episode.- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 7027 pieces of bad business advice that are a waste of your time and money
There's so many business do's and don't's out there that it's hard to know who and what to believe. These are often based on the latest trends and don't *actually* move the needle in your business. In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 pieces of bad business advice that are a waste of your time and your money.- Why thinking there's one "magic pill" for your business will only lead to you jumping around looking for that one thing that'll "work".- How having just one signature offer means that the lifetime value of your client is going to be low.- How having too many offers will confuse your clients and make your business harder to streamline and systematise.- The role of social media in your business.- Why niching down is one of the simplest ways to shift who your business attracts and what this means for your audience.SHOW LINKS:- DM me “649” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) and I’ll instantly send you a direct link for this episode: #649: What you sell determines who you attract. Here's how to design your offers to attract the right people- DM me “EMM” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for my free "Escape the Messy Middle" download that will help you find clarity and build momentum or visit https://stephtaylor.co/escape-the-messy-middle- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 701How she pivoted an offer that was no longer working (with Anita Siek)
Anita Siek is the founder of Wordfetti, a human-centred copy and brand house and template shop for brands that don't do "normal". Anita is also one of my dear friends, and today she is joining me to share her journey over the last few months and how she identified what wasn't working in her business and how she pivoted to the needs of her audience.- How to identify areas where your business model is no longer sustainable or scalable and mapping out the path forward.- When reflection brings clarity and how the process of understanding your audience's needs can lead to new beginnings.- How she pivoted her membership to stay relevant when Chat-GPT swooped in and "stole" her members.- The surprising things that happened when she launched her new membership whilst travelling.Connect with Anita at https://wordfettigroup.com/ or on Instagram @anitasiek.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 700The biggest things stopping you from building a profitable online business and how to overcome them (Part 2)
I recently surveyed my email list and asked them what's standing between them and their goals. After reviewing the responses, there were definitely some common threads! This is the second (of 2) special episodes where I'm sharing the biggest things that may be stopping you too from building a profitable online business *and* how you can overcome them.- Why reinvesting back into your business is essential for growth.- How understanding what's *really* behind your procrastination can help you to actually get it done.- The truth behind your fear of selling—what is it really?- How intentionally getting in front of the right people has changed in recent years and what no longer works like it used to.- Why communicating the value in what you do is so important for people to understand and care about what you're selling.SHOW LINKS:- Looking for part 1 on this topic? DM me “699” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) and I’ll instantly send you a direct link for this episode: #699: The biggest things stopping you from building a profitable online business and how to overcome them (part 1)- Episode #689: Self-doubt getting in the way? Here are 5 ways to overcome it. DM me “689” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) and I’ll instantly send you a direct link for this episode.- Episode #662: 7 questions to get crystal clear on your messaging. DM me “662” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) and I’ll instantly send you a direct link for this episode.- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 699The biggest things stopping you from building a profitable online business and how to overcome them (Part 1)
I recently surveyed my email list and asked them what's standing between them and their goals. After reviewing the responses, there were definitely some common threads! So, across two special episodes I'm sharing the biggest things that may be stopping you too from building a profitable online business *and* how you can overcome them.- What "I don't have enough time" really means and what to ask yourself instead.- The common myths about outsourcing and the baby steps you can take to get started.- Why understanding your fears about creating something that people might not buy can help you to hone your focus into something they will.- How recognising your fear of being judged by others can help you to reconnect with your "why" and your "who".- The struggle is real: why converting your leads into buyers won't happen automatically, and what you need to do instead.SHOW LINKS:- DM me “EMM” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for my free "Escape the Messy Middle" download that will help you find clarity and build momentum or visit https://stephtaylor.co/escape-the-messy-middle- DM me “675” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) and I’ll instantly send you a direct link for this episode: #675: The mistakes you're making that are making it harder to sell- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 698Reading list: 5 books I've read and loved this year (and what's next on my reading list)
I've learned that most of the very successful people I've met spend a *lot* of time reading. But I think it's more about the art of reading itself, rather than the actual "strategies" or "tactics" in the books. In today's episode, I'm sharing the books that I've loved reading this year and what's next on my reading list.- How reading can impact your business, even if you're not reading business books.- The 5 books I've read about money, ideas, risk, leadership and change and how they've helped me.- The 3 books I've tagged to read next and how they may help you too.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 697What you need to know before you start a podcast
Have you been thinking of starting a podcast? Then this episode is for you! I've been podcasting for 5.5 years and I've also helped to launch hundreds of new shows through my A-Z Podcast Launch Plan. In this episode, I'm sharing the things you need to know before you start your own show.- Why having a podcast won't automatically make you stand out and the question you need to ask yourself first.- How allowing your podcast to evolve organically over time means you don't have to have it all figured out before you start.- The importance of understanding why you're doing a podcast, who it's for and why they should listen to you over someone else.- Why defining your success and success metrics will help you to be patient, even when the novelty wears off (and it will!).- What *actually* matters when starting your podcast—think mic, name, cover art, description etc.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 696Sick of social media? Here are 6 ways to get clients without showing up online
This episode is by popular demand—my mid-year audience survey showed me that (a) most of you are starting to feel burned out and sick of social media, and (b) you have no idea where else to get clients. In today's episode, I'm sharing 6 ways to get clients without showing up online.- Why attending in-person events can help you to build your network and business opportunities.- How sharing your offers with your current network can help you to reach ideal clients you may not have otherwise been able to reach.- How reaching out to past clients who already know, like and trust you can help you to solve more problems for them, or their peers.- Why sharing value with your dream clients will help you get your pitches to them over the line.- The power of pitching to relevant podcasters or course creators and how this can really scale your business.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 695If you're doing any of these things, you could be hurting your business' growth
When you try lots of different things in your business—or worse, quit before something even has a chance to work—you don't give anything the chance to stick. What many business owners don't realise is that things take time—there's no shortcuts and no hacks for instant success. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 things that can really hurt your business' growth, especially if you're not aware of them.- Why getting caught up in the little details won't move the needle in your business or make or break your success.- How waiting for inspiration to strike before taking imperfect action may mean that you'll be waiting for a really long time!- Why jumping around creating new offers, new messaging, new niches etc won't allow you to see their potential or the time it takes to build momentum.- Why chasing the trends just doesn't work—and why creating a sustainable business (regardless of what's working right now) is much more important for the future.- Why consistency is key when showing up with your marketing content.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 694Real talk with Mike Bromley about navigating burnout and mental health in entrepreneurship
Mike Bromley is the CEO of Beyond Billables, a branding agency for professional firms across the globe—and he's also my former boss. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Mike candidly about his journey through burnout and navigating a tough period in his personal and business life. I believe this is such an important topic for all business owners, and it's something we really need to talk about more often.In today's episode, we chat about:- How Mike navigated the decision to walk away from a lucrative business and the challenges that came next in order to prioritise his mental health- Why listening to our internal voice is super beneficial to your health and the burnout warning signs to look out for- How finding your mental health 'sunscreen' and giving back to yourself is critical to maintaining balance- When sharing and accepting your struggles can offer clarity and confidence in navigating the path forward- The overarching importance of resetting your priorities in your business and coming to terms with doing less when the need requiresSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6935 simple tweaks to save time on your content marketing
Struggling to generate content ideas for your audience? Ask them! That way they're coming up with ideas for you, that they *actually* want, saving you time and brain power. In today's episode, I'm sharing this and more simple tweaks that you can use to save time when it comes to content marketing.- How using your audience to generate content will help you to meet them where they're at and give them what they both want and need from you.- Why procrastinating makes content creation harder, and how to use your strengths instead.- Why quality over quantity is much more effective—even for the algorithms.- How repurposing your content will actually create more content for you.- Why keeping your content simple and easy is the key to consistency.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6925 harsh truths I've learned recently—and how I'm leveraging them for business growth
I recently learned some hard truths while hanging out with a bunch of other entrepreneurs on a ski trip retreat recently. Most of them were miles ahead of me in business, but I learned *so much* from them. In today's episode, I'm sharing what I learned so that you can leverage them for your business growth too.- Using the Pareto Principle to understand where you're putting in the most effort to get the most results.- The unexpected benefits of "deep thinking time" and how it differs to "overthinking".- How wasting time on low-value tasks is interrupting your focus on the high-value tasks that really move the needle in your business.- Why reading books is essential for any business owner.- Using the pain points in your business as a starting point for growth.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 691Ask Steph: How do you grow your email list outside of social media?
We put so much pressure on social media to grow our business. But there are other ways to do this! In today's episode, I'm answering a listener's question about how she can grow her email list outside of social media.- How understanding the value that your email list offers will guide the language you need to use to encourage subscribers.- Why clarifying *what* you're sharing through your email list is important for subscribers to find value.- How sharing your lead magnet on social media is more than just posting about it with a sign up link.- What you can do to intentionally get yourself in front of new audiences.SHOW LINKS:- DM "Ask Steph" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for a direct link to submit your own question for me to answer or visit stephtaylor.co/asksteph- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 690Is your audience looking but not buying? Here are 5 mistakes that you might be making
It's so deflating when you *know* that people are looking at your offers but those looks are not converting into sales. When this happens, something may be amiss and you may need to make some changes. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 mistakes that you may not realise you're making and what to do instead.- The importance of reaching the right people (and clues you may be reaching the wrong ones).- How understanding your expectations can give insight into why things aren't going according to your "plan".- Why building trust with your audience is so important and ways you can do this consistently and effectively.- How leaving hesitations and questions unanswered *will* stop your audience from buying.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 689Self-doubt getting in the way? Here are 5 tools to help you overcome it
Whenever I try something new, I always come up against that little bit of self-doubt that says "can I really do this?". While some self-doubt is healthy, you can't allow it to stop you from doing the things that you really want to do—that's when it becomes a problem. In today's episode I'm sharing 5 tools to help you overcome self-doubt when it starts to get in your way.- How understanding your mind's patterns will help you to realise what's really going on.- Why focusing on the value you're sharing to help others is more important than your comfort zone.- Why reflecting on all of the things that you once doubted you could do will help you to realise that you actually *did* successfully do all those things.- How keeping track of the positive comments and feedback from your clients will help you to see that you're making a difference.- The importance of leaning on others for support.SHOW LINKS:- Episode 643: 7 ways that imposter syndrome shows up without you realising. DM me "643" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for the direct link.- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6885 ways to create a cash injection when sales are slower than usual
Having the ability to generate cash injections on demand means you're in control of the cashflow in your business—and that the slower months can be a little less slow as you begin to realise that you can always bring in some sales if you need to. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 ways that you can create a quick cash injection into your business when sales are slow.- How creating a low-hanging fruit offer can be simple and straightforward so that you an bring in some quick cash.- Why reminding your audience about the services you offer to solve their problem will keep you front and centre in their mind.- The benefits of relaunching an existing offer.- How following up old leads can help you to find those who are ready to work with you now (especially if they were not ready earlier).- Why re-engaging past/existing clients is much easier than trying to find new ones.SHOW LINKS:- DM me “OLSM” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) to find out more about “Offer Less, Sell More” or visit https://stephtaylor.co/offer-less-sell-more - Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 687The big mistakes to avoid when delegating for the first time
It can feel a little daunting when planning to delegate parts of your business to someone else for the first time. But there's some things you can do (and mistakes to avoid) to navigate this process more easily. In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 big mistakes that you can avoid when delegating for the first time.- Why having clarity about the role you need is essential before you even start looking for someone to fill it.- How hiring an "all-rounder" is different to hiring an "expert" and how to identify who you need and why you need them.- The importance of training your "all-rounder" to set them up for success with templates and processes.- How hiring for skills is different to hiring for personality and what's more important for the role you need them for.- Why giving adequate instructions for process-driven tasks and great briefs for creative tasks are so important to set them up to do their best, without expecting them to read your mind.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6867 simple habits that can transform your business
Often, what moves the needle most in your business are the simple tweaks, like being curious (instead of rigid) and tracking your numbers (even if it's "boring"). In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 simple habits that can transform your business—and your business mindset.- Why tracking your numbers *is* important, even when it seems boring and slow.- How being curious and less attached to the outcome is so much more helpful than putting pressure on yourself, your business and your actions.- Why saying "no" to the things that you *don't* want to do will help you make space so that you can say "yes" to the things you *do* want to do.- How adopting a long-term focus will help you to create long-term growth, even though it's at the expense of short-term wins.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 68510 questions to help you clarify your vision and find focus in your business
I've made *a lot* of mistakes in my business journey. And one of these was lacking the clarity and focus for the vision I had for my business' future. In today's episode, I'm putting *you* in the hot seat with some questions to ask yourself to find this clarity and focus for yourself.- The 3 lessons I wish I'd learned earlier in my business and how you can learn from these mistakes.- Why getting really clear and honest with yourself can help you to understand what's important and why.- Why letting go of the "how" can drive you to dream bigger and deeper without limiting yourself or your business.- How identifying the internal and external forces that are stopping you from having the kind of business you want can help you to understand what you can and can't control.- Why being really clear and focused on your vision will help you to identify what you can start doing (and what you need to stop doing).SHOW LINKS:- DM me "EMM" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) or download the work book for free at stephtaylor.co/EMM- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 684How to use repeatable live launches to make more sales of your online course, program or membership
Launching is not a one-time gig. It's a repeatable process that works for your product and your audience, so that you can continue to launch a few times a year and bring in profits each time. It starts with the first launch—but it doesn't end there. In today's episode, I'm sharing more about the repeatable live launch framework that I use in my own business.- The four R's that create the framework for every launch I do.- Why launching the first time is only the beginning and how you can use that experience to bring better results the next time around.- How using real numbers from your first launch will help you to make the necessary tweaks and grow your audience for the next launch.- When launching over and over helps you to understand your audience better, streamline your content messaging and convert more reliably so that you can invest in paid advertising to grow before the next launch.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6835 small things that will make a big difference in your next launch
It's so easy to look at what other people are doing online and assume that that's what you need to do to get results (like weekly lives, daily reels, talking non-stop about their offers). But the reality is that often it's the little things that make the biggest difference. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 small things that will move the needle the most in your next launch.- Why understanding who your ideal customer is for the specific offer you're launching is what will impact your launch results the most.- Why knowing exactly what problem your offer solves, the solution it delivers and the transformation your ideal customer will have ensures that you will nail your messaging for those who need it.- How identifying the Magician's Gap and sharing content that bridges this gap will prime your audience so the right ones are ready to buy.- The importance of having a deadline—not to pressure someone to buy your offer, but to create a deadline for them to make a decision.- Why giving your audience all of the information they need to make a decision will put them in the best place to make the decision that's right for them.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 682Q&A: How to come up with digital product ideas, creating content that sells and pre-selling your offers
Recently, I put a call out on Instagram, asking my audience to share their questions about launching and selling their online offers and I got some great questions in response! In today's episode, I'm sharing the answers to some of these questions about digital product ideas, creating content and pre-selling your offers.- How answering some simple questions will help you to decide whether a high-ticket or low-ticket offer may best support your audience.- Why understanding where your audience needs to be to buy your offer will help you to generate what content you need to share with them to bridge the Magician's Gap in the meantime.- When paying guests to teach in your online program, it's important to be clear about what they're teaching and how long it's available for.- The hidden realities behind launching a low-cost membership (and what low-cost / high-volume sales may mean for your business).- How selling your course before you create it gives you the opportunity to take both imperfect action while still giving yourself a deadline if you decide to pursue it.- Why directing your marketing to those who are making the buying decision is so important (especially if those completing the course (e.g. children) aren't the same people who are buying it).SHOW LINKS:- Episode #668: A simple way to decide which offer to launch next for maximum profit. DM me “668” on Instagram stephtaylor.co for a direct link.- Episode #637: How she turned a $9 membership into a six-figure business with Liz Wilcox. DM me "637" on Instagram stephtaylor.co for a direct link.- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 681To avoid overwhelm in your next launch, stop doing these 6 things
You don't need to have affiliates, 5 versions of your sales page, 10 bonuses, a challenge AND a webinar, 10 IG lives and an upsell for your next launch. All of these things pile up and create overwhelm in your mind, because you have this huge mental to-do list. In today's episode, I'm sharing things to avoid doing so you can navigate any overwhelm in your next launch.- Why launching the first time won't bring you a million-dollar launch and why your second launch probably won't be either.- Why plucking launch goals out of thin air such as "I want to enrol 20 students" or "I want to have a $50,000 launch" will cause you unnecessary stress unless it's based on some logical number crunching first.- How focusing too much on your audience size and growth can limit your launching success.- Why "failing" at something new is never a waste of time—everything "new" has a degree of risk and uncertainty.- How too much thinking and planning will only lead to more overwhelm and what you can do instead.SHOW LINKS:- To join the Launch Magic waitlist: DM me "magic" on Instagram (stephtaylor.co) or visit stephtaylor.co/magic- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 680Coaching call: How can I streamline growing my membership?
Today I am coaching Eliska, an e-commerce store owner who also mentors clients to launch their own e-commerce store. The challenge that Eliska faces today is how she can better streamline her launches so she can continue to show up for her members and take on new projects. I know this topic will resonate with many of you, so today I'm sharing the framework I use for streamlining my own business while coaching Eliska with hers.- How analysing your launch strategy will help you to identify ways to reduce your mental load AND maintain results.- The questions to ask yourself to delete, delegate, simplify, automate or systemise your current operation.- How recycling your well-converting lead magnets by repurposing them and creating different versions can save you so much time.- When outsourcing your workload feels uncomfortable and how you can overcome this to create space in your calendar.SHOW LINKS:- To join the Launch Magic waitlist: DM me "magic" on Instagram (stephtaylor.co) or visit stephtaylor.co/magicGet my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 679Don't make this mistake with your next launch (and what to do instead)
Want to create a quality digital product? Great! But unfortunately, even the best product won't sell itself—you need to have a strategy for it. Time and time again I see business owners focusing all of their energy on creating their program and getting the content "just right" but don't spend enough time actually launching it. In today's episode, I'm sharing more about this reallllly common mistake and what you can do instead.- Why selling a digital product has nothing to do with creating it and everything to do with getting it into your customers' hands.- Why having a great product with great content is important, but it doesn't mean that people will automatically buy from you.- The two likely problems you'll experience if you don't have clarity on who exactly your product is for.- The importance of purposeful audience research to understand their struggles and the language they use.- Using free content to communicate your offer in the right ways to the right people.SHOW LINKS:- To join the Launch Magic waitlist: DM me "magic" on Instagram (stephtaylor.co) or visit stephtaylor.co/magic- Podcast Episode #674 "How can I develop the right lead magnet for a particular offer, and do I need more than one?": DM me "674" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for a direct link- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 678Struggling to sell to your audience? Here are some places you might be going wrong (Part 2)
Most business owners assume that if they're not selling enough then it must be a marketing issue and that they just need to get in front of more people. But most of the time, this isn't the case. In part two on this topic, I'm sharing three more key areas that will impact how well you're able to sell—your messaging, marketing and mindset.- When your messaging is too broad (or too narrow) and it misses the mark with your ideal client audience.- The mistakes you may be making with your marketing that are actually making it harder for you to sell.- How subtle mindset blocks can affect your thoughts, feelings and actions around selling.SHOW LINKS:- Looking for Part 1? Episode #675: "Struggling to sell to your audience? Here are some places you might be going wrong (Part 1)." DM me "675" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for a direct link- Want to clarify your messaging? Episode #662: "7 questions to get crystal clear on your messaging and stand out online." DM me "662" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for a direct link- To join the Launch Magic waitlist: DM me "magic" on Instagram (stephtaylor.co) or visit stephtaylor.co/magic- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vipLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 677Coaching call: How can I make my next launch even more successful?
Today I am coaching Jemima Flendt, a quilt pattern designer, author and teacher who launched her course earlier this year. Jemima is approaching her second launch and is seeking guidance on the areas she should be focusing on, to not only meet, but to exceed her previous launch results. Today we chat about how she can analyse, grow and build on her previous launch.- How reflecting on your non-buyer survey results is a great place to start.- The importance of addressing hesitations head-on through messaging tweaks and content shifts.- Why breaking down the numbers is critical to understanding what resonated with your audience AND identifying the areas that may have missed the mark.- Strategies to grow your audience through lead magnet promotion, affiliate marketing and alumni partnerships.- The benefit of exploring social media opportunities and creating content that aligns with your ideal customer.- Why offering time-sensitive bonuses during cart-open can assist in driving sales momentum.SHOW LINKS:- To join the Launch Magic waitlist: DM me "magic" on Instagram (stephtaylor.co) or visit stephtaylor.co/magic- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 676How to maximise your launch profits when your audience is tiny
While you don't need a huge audience to launch your online course, group program or membership, you do need to understand some key differences and have a strategy in place. In today's episode, I'm sharing the biggest mistakes I see business owners making when they're trying to launch to a small audience and how you can maximise your profit instead.- How identifying and avoiding common mistakes when launching to a small audience can set you up for success.- Why launching is a repeatable process—a strategic vehicle to sell your offers (regardless of audience size).- The 4 key ways to maximise your launch profits with a tiny audience.- Understanding when to use paid ads—and when not to.SHOW LINKS:- DM 674- Podcast Episode #674 "How can I develop the right lead magnet for a particular offer, and do I need more than one?": DM me "674" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for a direct link- To join the Launch Magic waitlist: DM me "magic" on Instagram (stephtaylor.co) or visit stephtaylor.co/magic- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 675Struggling to sell to your audience? Here are some places you might be going wrong (Part 1)
Most business owners assume that if they're not selling enough then it must be a marketing issue and that they just need to get in front of more people. But most of the time, this isn't the case. In part one on this topic, I'm sharing two key areas that will impact how well you're able to sell—your offer suite and your sales process.- How ensuring that your audience has a variety of different ways to work with you will increase their lifetime value to your business (but also not confuse them with too many options either!).- Why solving the same problem with all of your different offers will limit the lifetime value of your audience.- Why using one offer to solve all of your audience's problems can be overwhelming for you—and for them.- The 4 key sales process mistakes that will limit your sales.SHOW LINKS:- DM me "OSLM" over on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) or stephtaylor.co/olsm to strategically design your offer suite.- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 674Ask Steph: How can I develop the right lead magnet for a particular offer, and do I need more than one?
Today I’m answering a question from a listener who wants to know how to develop the right lead magnet for a particular offer. In this episode, I’m sharing the essential elements to consider when creating a new lead magnet to grow your email list.- How retiring my most popular lead magnet allowed me to build an email list with *more* of my ideal clients.- Why jam-packing your lead magnet with lots of information can lead to overwhelm (and other mistakes I see business owners making).- How attracting the right people is more about finding the perfect fit for your offer, rather than the number of downloads.- How using a lead magnet as a tool is a great way to move people closer to buying from you.- The importance of keeping your offer-specific lead magnet simple—for you and your audience.Have a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- To join the Launch Magic waitlist: DM me "magic" on Instagram (stephtaylor.co) or visit stephtaylor.co/magic- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 673Struggling to stand out online? You're probably making one of these 9 mistakes
The online world is a noisy place these days—especially social media. You can't just follow, comment and hope anymore—those days are over. In today's episode, I'm sharing 9 of the most common mistakes business owners are making if they're struggling to stand out online—and you may be surprised!- Why trying to talk to and resonate with everyone will mean you'll end up talking to and resonating with no-one in particular.- Why really understanding your clients' own language around the problems they have, will better place you as the expert—not because of what you know, but because they'll see that you understand them.- The importance of having a crystal clear message with obvious "points of difference" to others in your industry.- How using consistency to grow your audience over time means showing up—even when you don't feel like it.- Why social media is no longer the "be all and end all" for reaching your audience and other options you can use instead.SHOW LINKS:- Podcast Episode #642 "Choosing the right niche for your online business": DM me "642" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for a direct link- Podcast Episode #662 "7 questions to get crystal clear on your messaging and stand out online": DM me "662" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for a direct link- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6727 tweaks to make more sales of your online course, membership or group program
When it comes to selling your online products, it's the small tweaks that often make the biggest difference. So until you can hone that underlying strategy and make those adjustments, you just won't see the big results that you're always hearing about. In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 tweaks to help you make more sales of your online course, membership or group program—and they may be different to what you think.- The importance of understanding your audience—not just on the surface, but diving deep into what makes them tick.- How addressing the Magician's Gap will not only drive your content creation but will help your audience with their decision to buy during cart open.- Why talking in "expert language" can cause a disconnect with your audience—and what language to use instead.- How collecting testimonials can instantly connect with your audience (if they're written in a way that leverages their value).- How gauging your audience's "warmth" will help you decide how to grow your audience between launches.SHOW LINKS:- DM me "MAGIC" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) to join the Launch Magic waitlist or visit stephtaylor.co/magic- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 671Ask Steph: How does your live launch strategy change when what you are launching is a low ticket offer?
This is a *great* question! It's easy to think that launching is only for high ticket offers. But launching is important for *any* offer (one at a time of course!). So in today's episode, I'm answering Morgan's question about launching a low-ticket $57 masterclass and how the strategy changes accordingly.- Understanding the differences between live launching a high ticket offer vs a low ticket offer using the Magician's Gap.- Why having deadlines are so important—even when launching your low ticket offer.- Why considering your client's "total lifetime value" is important when launching offers <$100.- What my business has taught me about live launching low ticket offers.Have a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephSHOW LINKS:- Dealing with a copycat? Check out Riz Amin's CopyCat Kit here- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 670How to choose where to focus when your to-do list is overflowing
When it comes to running your online business, you'll have short-term, urgent "I need to do now" tasks, as well as long-term "I need to prepare for my future growth" tasks. But with so many short-term and long-term tasks on your to-do list, how do you know where to start? In today's episode, I have a few strategies that will give you clarity about what to do and when.- How gaining clarity on where your business is heading will help you to hone your focus on what you *really* need to do and when.- Why understanding your short-term and long-term gain tasks will change your priorities and the way you manage your time.- The benefits of using task management software to capture everything you need to do to keep your business running.- Using my "Escape the Messy Middle" workbook to understand what projects you need to plan and execute to move your business forward.- How being realistic with your to-do list will help you to prioritise your tasks and be more productive.SHOW LINKS:- FREE Escape the Messy Middle Workbook: https://stephtaylor.co/escape-the-messy-middle or DM me "EMM" on Instagram @stephtaylor.co- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 669Should you live launch your offers or skip straight to evergreen? Here's what you need to know
Is an evergreen course really the "easy" solution? Something you can automate and then forget about it, hoping that people will just magically buy it? Well, it would be great if evergreen courses worked like this, but they don't! In today's episode, I am sharing the real differences between a live launch and opting for evergreen, and what you need to know about both.- The true differences between evergreen and live launching and the benefits of each.- When creating evergreen offers is costing you sales—and the two most common mistakes I see course creators making.- How live launching gives you essential intel for a highly successful evergreen course.- The two misconceptions about launching and how these affect your sales.- How building an automated evergreen funnel is not always the best first step, and what to do instead.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 668A simple way to decide which offer to launch next for maximum profit
How can you decide what to launch next without building a business that feels messy and overwhelming? Do you have lots of offers that are getting you nowhere? Or not sure where to start? In today's episode, I am sharing how to choose what offer to focus on (and where to find ideas if you're stuck!).- Why having too many offers that are "sitting on your shop shelf" can feel messy and overwhelming.- Why examining your current offer suite is a great place to start for ideas for your next launch.- How launching an existing offer is a great way to help more people without starting from scratch.- Finding clarity when you have too many new ideas—or no ideas at all.- The four easiest ways to find ideas for your next offer and the essential questions to ask yourself before you decide.SHOW LINKS:- DM me "OSLM" over on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) or stephtaylor.co/olsm- Sign up to the Launch Magic waitlist: https://stephtaylor.co/lmwaitlist- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 667How to prepare your business for a few weeks offline
Does your business stop when you stop—or is it pretty self-sufficient? Or perhaps you're somewhere in the middle? In today's episode, I am sharing some great tips to help you understand your role in your business better and how you can prepare to take some time off—on your terms.- Understanding the "off-grid" test so that you can still maintain high client satisfaction and high profitability.- The different stages of your business and what these mean for your time offline.- Why setting up your foundations now will help you build a business that's profitable when you're offline.- Why taking a few weeks off now *is* possible, even if you don't have all of your ducks in a row.SHOW LINKS:- DM me "EMM" on Instagram (stephtaylor.co) or download https://stephtaylor.co/escape-the-messy-middle- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 666Coaching Call - How do I narrow my focus when it comes to my messaging and marketing?
Today I am coaching Sammi Sadicario, who is a singing coach for conscious leaders, healers and soul seekers. She wants to identify the best ways to market her multiple offers across such a diverse audience and overcome her fear of launching. In this episode, we break down Sammi's big business goals to clarify her marketing and messaging focus while exploring her fears.- How identifying your ideal client and mapping out their transformation journey can bring clarity to your messaging and marketing.- Why reviewing your offer suite is essential to ensure that it meets the key elements of the transformation.- The importance of crafting messaging and developing lead magnets that align with your offers and meet your audience where they're at.- Understanding and overcoming the mindset challenges associated with launching your offer.- Why deadlines are so important when it comes to launching.SHOW LINKS:- Join Offer Less, Sell More: https://stephtaylor.co/offer-less-sell-more- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 665Un-Niching Your Business: Should you ever go broader in your business? And how to know when it’s time to do that
Is it really true that the riches are in the niches—and that the smaller the niche, the better? There may be times when your business could benefit from accessing a larger niche. So, in today's episode, I am sharing how you can know that it's time to go broader in your business.- The importance of understanding your total addressable market and where you business is positioned within that.- Why having a bigger market is not necessarily better (unless your business outgrows a smaller niche).- How having a really specific niche to start with can help you to make those initial waves.- Why your niche *will* inevitably change over time and how to navigate that.- The relevance of market demand and its role in expanding your niche.- How un-niching your "who" (upstream, downstream and horizontally) as well as what you sell can help you to serve a broader audience.SHOW LINKS:- Episode 642: Choosing the right niche for your online business (+ 5 signs you might be in the wrong one). DM "642" on Instagram @stephtaylor.co and I'll send you the direct link.- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 664How live launching creates freedom and ease in my business
If you're not launching, then you still need to be selling. Live launching is a way to get things done in a relatively short time frame so that you can have some time and space instead of the constant sell. In today's episode, I'm sharing how live launching has created so much more freedom and ease in my business compared to when I was doing 1:1 client work.- What live launching really means for you, your business, your sales and your audience.- How live launching can help you to create more freedom in your business structure.- The consequences of NOT live launching your offer/s.SHOW LINKS:- To join the Launch Magic waitlist DM me "magic" on Instagram stephtaylor.co- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 663There's no such thing as a failed launch. Here's how to learn and grow from failed launches
So many people launch their offer the first time, are underwhelmed by the response, and then declare that it's a failed launch and give up. Sound familiar? In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can learn so much from any launch that you do, regardless of the outcome.- How launching your offer as a "once-off" probably means you're missing out.- Why taking time to slightly tweak or pivot your launch can set you up for a better launch next time.- How using a repeatable launch framework will help you to launch more effectively and efficiently.- What to do when a launch "flops" and does not go to plan.SHOW LINKS:- To join the Launch Magic waitlist DM me "magic" on Instagram stephtaylor.co- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6627 questions to get crystal clear on your messaging and stand out online
Today's online world is saturated. It's swarming with business owners wanting to be seen AND people who are ready to consume content. But how do you get your message in front of the right people at the right time? In today's episode, I share exactly how to do this—by getting crystal clear on your messaging so that you can stand out online.- Why knowing your ideal client is just as important as knowing who is NOT your ideal client.- How understanding what's really going on in your ideal client's life will help you to tailor your message directly to them and hit them where they're at.- Why getting crystal clear on your ideal client's problems means understanding it in their words, rather than trying to understand it from your position as the expert.- The questions to ask yourself to really hone in on both the solution that you offer and the transformation that it provides.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6613 content swaps that'll make you more sales in a launch
The content you share both during cart open AND in the 60-90 days leading up to it has the power to make or break your launch. This is what I call the Magician's Gap: The gap between where someone is today and where they need to be to buy your offer. In today's episode, I suggest 3 different types of content for you to use (and those to avoid) to make more sales in your next launch.- Why building hype and excitement around your launch will NOT sell your offer (nobody will ever be as excited as you are!).- How educating your audience on what they need to know about their problem (or the solution your offer delivers) is actually preparing them to buy from you.- The types of content that WON'T help you sell more (hint: this includes talking non-stop about your offer and counting down the days).- The benefits of creating a strategically-aligned lead magnet to attract the RIGHT people to your offer.- Why addressing common questions or hesitations in your content will help your audience move closer to buying your offer.SHOW LINKS:- To join the Launch Magic waitlist DM me "magic" on Instagram stephtaylor.co- FREE 5-part email series—5 simple tweaks to accelerate your launch profits—DM me "tweaks" on Instagram stephtaylor.co- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 660Coaching Call: How can I get my online course in front of the right people?
Today I am coaching Kim Fischer who is the CEO and founder of 13 Emeralds marketing agency where she helps businesses grow and scale by utilising SEO and SEM strategies. Kim's challenge is with finding the middle ground in her audience—between those who are looking for 1:1 agency services and those who are just there for the free advice. So today we're focusing on understanding your audience's priorities and how to meet them where they are at.In this episode we chat about:- How the content you're sharing may be holding your audience back.- The disadvantage of "how to" content and the overwhelm this can create.- Why understanding whether your client is "problem aware" or "solution aware" will help you to directly address the barriers (and gaps) to entry.- The ongoing importance of creating and promoting the "framework" in the 60-90 days leading to cart open.- How befriending the potential evolution of AI technology will help you to meet it (and capitalise on it) head on.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 659Do you really HAVE to keep growing your business - or is it okay to be happy with where it is right now?
It's easy to get caught up thinking that your business needs to grow B-I-G into some giant empire. But is that what you really want? The thing about huge business growth is that it comes with a whole lot more responsibility. In today's episode, I'm sharing more about my journey as my business grew and why it's totally okay to be happy with where your business is at right now.- Why growing your business means you will have a lot more responsibility (and how that may show up for you).- How business growth also means stepping up and into your personal growth too.- Why building your business around someone else's (Instagram) vision may land you in a place you don't even enjoy.- Why doing more is not always the solution, especially if you're already an overachiever.- When you don't stop to recognise what you have achieved because you're already looking ahead to what's next.SHOW LINKS:- FREE Escape the Messy Middle Workbook: https://stephtaylor.co/escape-the-messy-middle or DM me "EMM" on Instagram stephtaylor.co- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 658Ask Steph: Why didn’t your membership work?
Having a membership as part of your offer suite is a trendy topic right now, and they're popping up everywhere. Memberships CAN be incredibly successful IF they're executed well. But mine wasn't, and so I ended up closing it down after a few months. In today's episode, I answer a question from a listener who is planning to create an online course that funnels into a membership and asked me about why my membership didn't work.- Why closing down my membership was the best decision for my business.- Why creating a membership is not always the best way to share your message.- How creating too much content can become overwhelming for your members (and does NOT always mean more value).- The importance of having established processes in place to maintain your membership's operation and delivery.- Why focusing on membership retention is even more important than recruitment.Have a question you’d like me to answer on the show? Write in with your question at https://stephtaylor.co/askstephEpisode mentions:- Episode 637: How she turned a $9 membership into a six-figure business with Liz Wilcox. DM me "637" on Instagram stephtaylor.coSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6575 counterintuitive strategies for simplifying and streamlining your online business
The biggest, most exhausting mistake I see online business owners making is this: Trying to do all the things, without any real idea of what they're trying to achieve. Doing more does NOT mean you're being productive if you're making things more difficult than they need to be.In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 helpful ways to simplify and streamline your business, even though they may seem counterintuitive:- Why understanding where you're putting your time and energy is the first step to change.- How you can use today's tech and tools to make your life easier, not harder.- Why getting really clear on your marketing and sales processes will help you to streamline what you can to lighten your workload.- The importance of becoming really intentional about what you do AND what you don't do.- How identifying the complications in your business that you don't love will help you to save a lot of time and energy.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 6566 essential tools for creating and selling digital courses online
When it comes to creating and selling your online course, deciding what tech to use can hurt your brain! There's so many different platforms and processes to choose from that it can quickly get in the way and stop you in your tracks. So, in today's episode, I am sharing the go-to tech tools that I use in my business, so that you can crack on with getting your online course out into the world, instead of spending weeks trying to figure it out for yourself.- How to avoid getting overwhelmed by all of the tech tools available and instead focus on what's really important.- The one platform I've chosen to run my entire business from.- How designing webinar slides and workbooks can be simple (and something you can easily delegate to your VA).- The video recording and editing tool that can save you thousands in professional filming costs.- Why choosing a webinar hosting platform that's user-friendly for you AND your audience is so important.- The program that makes live coaching and Q&A calls a breeze.Mentioned this episode:- Get my Cheat Sheet - The Complete List of Tools for Creating and Selling Digital Products (including a link to some great Canva templates to purchase): DM me TOOLS on Instagram stephtaylor.coSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Ep 655The not-so-obvious rules for building an online business that gives you freedom
Building an online business is a journey—one that doesn't happen overnight. But I've learned a few tips and tricks along the way to help you get there quicker. In today's episode, I share 5 of these tips to help you create that "off-grid" long term sustainability and freedom you crave:- Why doing what you've always done is not going to get you to where you want to go (or you'd be there already!).- The short-term and long-term action steps you can take right now to pass the "off-grid test".- Why spending more time on your lead magnet will better set you up for long-term growth (instead of spending all that time editing that reel).- How prioritising the important things can save you time and money in the future.SHOW LINKS:- Download my workbook - Escape the Messy Middle: DM me EMM on Instagram stephtaylor.co or download it here- Learn more about Offer Less, Sell More: DM me OLSM on Instagram stephtaylor.co or follow the link: https://stephtaylor.co/OLSM- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...