These five strategies increase social media followers as well as and online business sales. Listen to episode 145 to find out more!

If you'd like support with your online business, please take the opportunity to book a free chat with me at bit.ly/talktobonnie.

For all the behind-the-scenes of my podcast and loads of tutorials, head to The Social Media Marketing Cafe. The Cafe is a one-stop-shop for growing your online business!  Please also feel free to share this episode with anyone who you think might benefit.

Show Notes 

I've discussed Ideal client Avatar (ICA) and target audience in many episodes, and I think you'll find these interesting:

5 simple steps to convert social media followers into online business clients and customers

How to reach your online audience so they can really hear your message

Three things social media accounts need to attract, compel and covert followers and increase online business sales

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In today’s episode, I reveal the podcasting secrets you need to attract your ideal clients and grow your online business. 

“I knew when I started that I was building a brand, a podcast, and the Business Fabulous Academy. ”

-Bonnie L. Frank 

 Many online business owners have seen value in podcasting, but overlook key areas when they begin. I knew my podcast would be profitable before I publishes the first episode because I had a plan for each step off the way.  I was building a brand alongside my podcast. I also knew I would start the Business Fabulous Academy to help online business owners learn how to create their own profitable businesses.

Podcasting is a great way for your ideal clients to get to know, like and trust you. In this episode. I share how to attract those clients and grow your business.

Show Notes 

In this episode I reveal the podcasting secrets to attract your ideal client

• Where do you want your podcast to be heard? [4:09]
• How to name your podcast so it is...

The #1 cannot-grow-a business-without missing piece in people's business is the proper mindset. Get my top ten mindset hacks in episode 100 of Business Fabulous.

“ I think sometimes when we are more realistic about our accomplishments...

It's a lot easier to reach those goals.. ”

-Bonnie L. Frank 

I am celebrating my 100th episode with a topic that is THE most important factor for your business--mindset. In today’s episode, I discuss mindset hacks that I use and have used over the past seven years, both personally and professionally.

All of these strategies are completely free and you can try them anytime. As entrepreneurs, we often work alone on our business and it can be very difficult to keep going--especially after setbacks. Having a business mindset is crucial to growing your online business. 

Show Notes
In this episode, I discuss the most important thing that your business needs for long term success.

Why meditation or stillness helps your mindset? [1:10]
Why should you...

Get easy and effective tips for live audio and video that I learned from producing over 4,000 livestream videos and 500 Clubhouse rooms.

 “Immediately give value to your audience. It doesn't matter if it's live or if it's not...you'd better get their attention within the first three seconds, or they're done." 

-Bonnie L. Frank

Although you may not choose to grow your business like I did (going live three to seven times a day, seven days a week), any amount of live audio and video is a fabulous way to build trust with your audience and position yourself as an authority in your field. Whether it's Clubhouse rooms, Facebook audio rooms, Twitter Spaces, Greenroom or anywhere else, there are so many places to connect with your audience--LIVE!

In this episode, I share how to connect with your audience, how to strategically plan before going live, as well as tips for repurposing all of your audio and video content. 

Show Notes 

In this episode I share my best live audio and video and...

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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You have a lot of valuable information to share with your audience, but are they really able to hear you? Find out how to reach the right people online!

In this week's episode:

• The social media environment is a very noisy place and it can be difficult to be noticed,  seen, heard and remembered over all of that noise.
• You want to be a "scroll stopper!"
• How can you set yourself apart from everyone else talking about (or selling) what you are on social media?
• You must know your target audience and it's NOT everyone anywhere.
• Your audience is actually a very specific group of people "living" online in particular places. (I give examples of this in the episode.)
• Your audience may not be hanging out on social media very much at all--you must know the demographics of your target audience to know this.
• You must know your ICA (Ideal Client Avatar before you can know your target audience.
• Sometimes you will attract outliers (people outside of your target audience), and that's okay,
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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

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There are three crucial things that your social media accounts must have in order to attract, compel and convert your online followers and increase online business sales.

In this week's episode:

• Your social media profile (both on personal accounts and business accounts!) must have a current profile photo.
• Your profile does not have to include a professional headshot--but it needs to be professional enough.
• Lead with whatever you're known for and make sure the info. is current.
• Make sure that all of your content (text, image, video, livestream, story, etc.) is valuable information that your audience wants.
• To identify your target audience, feel free to reach out with a DM on social media or email me at [email protected].
• You must know your Ideal Client Avatar in order to know your target audience.
• The more you engage on social media, the more you're training the algorithm that you want to see more of that person's content.
• Poll your audience in a Facebook post or Fa
...

We're often told that it's important to be "transparent" and "authentic" online, but how much is too much to share on social media? We answer this and more on this episode of the Business Fabulous podcast.

In this week's episode:

• Please stop paying attention to what others are doing on social media--it's crazy-making.
• Take a "social media cleanse" for a reality check to what's truly important.
• Look at how many minutes/hours you're spending on social media! (Your smartphone will track this.
• Please don't eat on live video unless eating the food is a food review, etc.--super rude to your viewers.
• I define transparency and authenticity (they do NOT mean the same thing) online and what this means for your branding. 
• Why Bonnie's on so many social media platforms.
• How many social media platforms YOU should be on.
• Why I get over 27,000 Pinterest views every month.
• What I do and do not share on social media and why.
• How I decide what to share and not share on social media
• What
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People invest a lot of money in online coaching programs, courses, masterminds, etc. and often have little to show for it. Here are five things that your coaching program should have so you aren't' left with buyer's remorse.

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 be here! 

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Note: This episode was taken from a Facebook Live broadcast.

In this weeks' episode:

Many online coaching programs have great marketing...and little meat. Here are five things I think should absolutely be included in any coaching program. Each of these is detailed in full in the episode.

1. How to create Ideal Client Avatar, Target Audience (and if it's about podcast
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