Why do people actually start businesses? Being an entrepreneur isn't an easy gig. Most people never try and fewer actually succeed; however, it's totally possible and there is no ceiling to anything you can accomplish. I made the decision to start from scratch at 49 yers old with no training, money or support.

“Because every entrepreneur knows it's not a straight line to success”

-Bonnie L. Frank 

Today's episode  is not just for entrepreneurs starting a business but but for any business owner who wants to reach their business goals. This episode shares what you need to do in order to keep going when times get tough. Every entrepreneur knows there's no straight line to  success in business. Simon Sinek in his book Start with Why shares that your business mindset and your WHY is the biggest indicator of success. Whether you are starting an online business,  a coaching business or any kind of business where you are the decision maker, your WHY is...

Entrepreneurs and online business owners often spend so much time worrying about the wrong things. Here are five things that will not make the difference in your business and the #1 thing entrepreneurs get wrong.

• Entrepreneurs and online business owners often worry about the wrong the wrong things.
• The five things I see them worry about and focus way too much time on are: A logo, A uniquely coded website, A fancy DSLR camera for livestreaming or capturing the perfect images for your blog posts, A certain online course.
• Every business should have a website--including those in Direct Sales, MLM , Network Marketing.
• Target audience and ICA are NOT the same thing! (I spend a great deal of time discussing what each of these is in the episode.
• You cannot have a bunch of ICAs.
• It's crucial that your marketing and messaging remain consistent so that you consistently attract your target audience online.
• When you attract outliers, it's because your communication has been inconsistent.
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Strategic Storytelling is key to growing a successful online business. Find out what it is, how to do it, and how it is a game changer. 

In this week's episode:

• This episode is UNEDITED. (I've never published an unedited podcast episode--I'm apologizing in case it's obvious...
• You've got to "tell your story" when you market, whenever you sell.
• Everyone likes to hear stories!
• I mention the Calm app. I use it to fall asleep--it's really good!
• You must ignite emotions in order to sell!
• People act, click, purchase from emotions.
• REALLY knowing your "people" (ideal client avatar and target audience) are is key to being able to sell.
• People purchase from having their emotions ignited and their WANTS--not needs.
• You NEVER need to be "salesy" in order to sell, but you do need to tell your story to sell.
• You simply need to tell your audience how you do what YOU do and the transformation they can go through by doing this, too.
• You've got to reach people (communicate with them) in ways...

Your online business is very likely costing you more money than it should! This bonus episode is from a Facebook live I did that has lots of links and info. in it to save you money!

 In this week's episode:

• What are you yearly, monthly and daily business expenses?
• Can you write off more business expenses on your yearly tax return? (Consult your local CPA for info that applies to your business and your state)
• Are your subscriptions costing you more money because you pay monthly instead of one yearly fee?
• Do you suffer from "SOS?" (details in the episode)
• What's the purpose of your business? Your mission?
• Who is your ICA? 
• To learn how to niche down more on your target audience, let's chat: bit.ly/talktobonnie
• Canva
• Top Cash Back
• Dollar Tree
• Social Media Marketing Cafe

Are you in the Cafe?? The Social Media Marketing Cafe is OPEN! Gain access to hundreds of tutorials, step-by-step guides and downloadable pdfs, for help with social media, online marketing,...

Self sabotage can disguise itself in lots of ways. Find out the four ways you may be unknowingly self-sabotaging your online business! 

 In this week's episode:

• Entrepreneurs typically self sabotage (without knowing it!) when they're about to "level up" in their business.
• Self sabotaging can look like loads of other things, though--and often do.
• Identifying how you may be self sabotaging is crucial to your business growth!
• Find out four ways I have recently self sabotaged in my business and what I did about it,

Are you in the Cafe?? The Social Media Marketing Cafe is OPEN! Gain access to hundreds of tutorials, step-by-step guides and downloadable pdfs, for help with social media, online marketing, livestreaming, podcasting, and much more! 

Have you joined my free Facebook group yet? If you want free, proven strategies to get your audience finding you online and buying from you and really grow your business by leaps and bounds, you want to...

You may be surprised by what you hear in today's episode--and it's exactly what to do to increase your online sales NOW.

Mentioned in this episode:

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In just five minutes, you will learn exactly what to do to make sure your social media posts aren't buried amidst political ads and posts of your competitors.

In this week's episode:

• Your social media feeds (and those of your customers!) are likely starting to get filled with political ads and ads from your competitors.
• This means that your posts are being buried by all of these other posts right now and not being seen!
• In just five minutes, learn exactly what you can do to gain control over your social media feeds.
• You can relay this information to your customers so they can get all of your valuable content!

Are you in the Cafe?? The Social Media Marketing Cafe is OPEN! Gain access to hundreds of tutorials, step-by-step guides and downloadable pdfs, for help with social media, online marketing, livestreaming, podcasting, and much more! 

Have you joined my free Facebook group yet? If you want free, proven strategies to get your audience finding you online...

There's actually some truth to the saying, "No pain, no gain..."

In this week's episode:

• I don't think you can have success without pain.
• Personal growth must happen before business growth.
• You can't really separate "personal" from "business."
• Going through the pain solidifies the strength you have on the other side.

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It can be difficult for entrepreneurs to muster on during difficult times, especially with feelings of doubt, uncertainty, isolation, and depression.

In this week's episode:

• This episode was taken from a "Reflections from the egg chair" Facebook live broadcast.
• I used a dual caster mount to broadcast on two different devices (my iPhone and iPad) and two different places (my Facebook profile and Facebook business page) simultaneously.
• The more people who take some action (like, love, comment, share, save, archive) on your social media posts, the more of your content those people will see.
• YOU are responsible for what appears in your social media feeds.
• You need to share content that is share-worthy on social media.
• There are so many things happening to entrepreneurs all over the world right now, including isolation, and depression.
• Because you follow me, you are very likely: kind, passionate, nice, likes to help others, and wants to make a difference.
• People who are negative,...

My life had a lot more anxiety, sleepless nights, and poor health before I started practicing self care. Here are 13 additional self care strategies I use at least once a month.

 In this week's episode:

• Everything mentioned in this week's episode can be found here under the "Self Care" section.
• I've learned the importance of using a primer when you're on camera!
• Taking one CBD gummie when I have trouble sleeping has really helped.
• Binging on Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc. is definitely self care for me.
• Frothing my coffee is a treat for me.
• My Instastories and Facebook stories are self care, too--because I love them and they're a creative outlet for me.
• Check out my Sanity Saving Activities here: bit.ly/helpomg
• I'm a 2 Wing 3 on the Enneagram profile.
• I put chia seeds, flaxseed and powdered superfoods into my smoothies, salads and baked goods.
• I do a lot of Yoga With Adriene
• I like the guided meditations of The Intuitive Woman and Katie Krimitsos.

This week's challenge:

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