Ep 233 | Reflecting on 2023 to Plan for 2024 with Julie Boll

When you reflect you remind yourself about what was amazing, what you want to do more of, and what you'll let go of. Walk through the exercises in this episode for yourself AND with your team as you plan for 2024. Then, create this as a practice throughout the year to...

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Ep 224 | My Favorite Copywriting Tools

Copywriting tools can help you with the confidence to hit publish on all the incredible content you're creating. Especially if you have a small team! Using these tools can help you streamline your process and ensure it stays within you voice and style. What you'll...

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Ep 215 | Create Your Social Media Publishing Schedule

Do you get frustrated trying to figure out what to post each day? Putting together a quick and easy template can help you get more consistent and connect with your audience. Grab the quick and easy template to come up with what to post on social media whether you're...

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Ep 192 | How Listening Can Help You With Your Marketing

What can we learn when we listen? When we show up to conversations it is so tempting to talk all about ourselves and the incredible things we do. That might not get us the results we want because we aren't learning about how our organization could benefit the person...

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Ep 185 | Take Back Your time in 2023 with Chelsey Newmyer

It's a new year. You might be thinking about resolutions and changes you want to make in your personal and professional life. One thing I'm always working on improving is my productivity. I love my job and the work I do, but finding success doesn't mean spinning my...

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Ep 184 | Getting Back to Basics with My Marketing in 2023

2023 is all about getting back to basics. When the foundation of your business is strong, your business will grow. We tend to get sidetracked by all the pretty new things. I'm pushing them to the side and focusing on the things that I know will help me reach my goals....

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Ep 177 | Creating your 2023 Big Picture Strategy

I love to start my strategic planning by planting my big rocks and non negotiables. This is both personal and professional, because I want to have that healthy balance. I'm walking you through the simple steps I do each year to help me set big goals and figure out my...

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Ep 159 | How to Use Downtime to Be More Productive Long-term

When things are a little slower, like in the summer, we can go into panic mode. Instead, we can look at it as a way to get back to basics and clean up house. It helps to bring things back so that you can be more effective all the time. What you'll learn: → how to...

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Ep 157 | Build Better Relationships with Networking

Wouldn't it feel amazing to not have anxiety when you show up to a networking event or a conference? There are so many things that come into our heads when we show up but a few simple mind flips can really help with creating a better experience for you. Brendan has...

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Ep 155 | Tasks You Can Batch For More Efficiency

When you put similar tasks together you get more done in less time. This is because you're not wasting brain energy on thinking about different tasks and switching between the resources to get them done. You might be wondering what that means as far as types of tasks...

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Ep 154 | My Updated Morning Routine

A morning routine is nothing new, but since January our schedules have changed and with it my morning routine. It's been a while since I've shared what my mornings look like so I thought why not now! What you'll learn: → why a morning routine helps productivity.→ my...

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Ep 153 | Streamlining Your Team and Getting More Done

Finding employees right now can be difficult. So how can we streamline what we're doing and make the most of the employees we have. It comes to thinking outside of the box when it comes to job roles and thinking about who does what.  What you'll learn: → how to...

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Ep 152 | Building Your Brand Message with Ashlee Sang

Hopefully you've done the work to determine who you're talking to and how to find where they are so you can reach them. Now it's time to make sure that everything you putting out there matches up with who you have determined as your ideal donor and customer. It starts...

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Ep 151 | What I’ve Learned in 5 Years In Business

I recently just celebrated my fifth year in business! I can't believe it's already been that long! There are a few lessons I learned the hard way as I've grown my business so I'm sharing them with you incase the resonate with where you're at in the growth of your...

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Ep 141 | Taking Control of Your Calendar

It's time to take back control of your calendar. You've made it through the holidays. We're a couple months into the new year. It's time to get back on a schedule and routine so you can get more of the important work done! I'm sharing some ways I control my calendar...

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Ep 134 | Setting Goals for 2022

Are you someone who makes new year’s resolutions or not? In this episode, we discuss consistency, showing up, balanced work life, and how you can set your goals for the year. In addition, we look at professional and financial goals, how you can achieve them and focus...

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Ep 131 | Embracing the Intrapreneur with RJ Grimshaw

Intrapreneurship from a pure definition perspective is just really a person that takes a entrepreneurial attitude and utilizes that within a company. So an example of that is I'm currently the CEO President for an equipment finance company based in Ann Arbor,...

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Ep 129 | Avoiding Burnout with Katie Matusky

Fundraising is, its kind of like sales. You know what I mean? It really is the same thing. It's just that instead of selling a product or service, you're just raising funds to be able to offer it. But I think that you need a good process for qualifying quote, unquote,...

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Ep 127 | 5 Lessons I Learned from my Entrepreneurial Family

Being an entrepreneur is difficult. All the things happen and it’s an emotional rollercoaster. In this episode, I share with you the five lessons I learned from my entrepreneurial family.  What you will hear in this episode: → My backstory→ Networking→Think outside...

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Ep 126 | Taking Control of Your Time with Lindsay Maloney

What would it take for you just to work a week ahead? And I know some people like, whoa, I can't work a week ahead, then work at least a couple of days ahead. Do baby steps because it will help you. You should be planning ahead in your business anyway. You shouldn't...

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Ep 125 | The Power of Implementing with Amber McCue

I once was feeling a lot of pressure to get things right. And to do things, right. And to you know, little perfectionism popping up. And I asked a mentor of mine, you know, what if I really mess this up? And he said, That's right, you'll do better tomorrow. We're...

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Ep 118 | Tools We Can’t Live Without

In today’s episode, I share with you the tools we can’t live without. These are tools that our organization has been using for our project management, website management, legal stuff, graphic design, communication, and marketing. Tube in to find out more! What You'll...

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Ep 116 | Branding and Messaging with Lee Wochner

The days of mainstream are over. There are no mainstream hit singles. I don't even know what a hit single is anymore. There are no mainstream television shows. All of the audience has been carved up. And Alvin and Heidi Toffler predicted this in the Third Wave in the...

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Ep 113 | I Hired a VA

What You'll Learn How can a virtual assistant help your business? There are reasons to hire them as your company and business are growing and you can find a VA to handle a variety of different types of tasks inside of your organization. In this episode you'll learn:...

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Ep 112 – Power of the Handwrytten Card with David Wachs

How do you thank you donors? And does it happen just after they've received their gift or do you thank them various times throughout the year? Sending a thank you card that is personalized and handwritten can make a major impact and set you apart from the other...

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Ep 110 | Lessons Learned About Online Fundraising Events

In this episode you'll learn: → the power in storytelling.→ why it's important to really understand the goals of your event.→ how to leverage video you create for your event.→ why follow up is so important Resources Facebook CommunityGo from just listening to taking...

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Ep 108 | Lessons I’ve Learned From the Road

Traveling for months has its benefits for sure. It's also tricky when it comes to managing schedules and balancing time with friends and family and making sure I'm getting all the things done. I'm sharing with you what I've learned from my first few weeks on the road....

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Ep 98 | Don’t Do More Than You Have To

Managing your calendar can be stressful. And your to-do list might be growing forever long. I've mastered some organization skills with managing multiple programs, clients and marketing my business. I'm sharing with you what I do to help you get your calendar under...

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Ep 97 | What to Do Before and After an Online Conference

Are you tempted to sign up for every single conference or online event that pops up on your Facebook feed! Yes, learning is always good and I always recommend challenging yourself, but there is a time and place where these events can help you grow and where they can...

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Ep 93 | Remembering to Care for Ourselves

So I want to want to say that, again, the things that people think you should be doing for self care aren't really resonating with you. And the the genius of that, is it those are things for other people that may resonate with them. And that's great. The thing about...

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Ep 85 | Your 2021 Content Plan

I've shared with you how I plan for my year, now I'm giving you tools for creating your content plan for the year. It's an easy step-by-step plan that you can implement easily to simplify your content strategy and keep things moving forward. In this episode you'll...

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Ep 79 | Time to Start Planning for Next Year

And this is really important if you have multiple departments to kind of come together and do this as a team. Because your development team might say, Okay, well, we have these five fundraisers that we're going to do in order to hit our financial fundraising goals....

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Ep 77 | Relieving Stress and Staying Organized

Are you struggling each day to figure out a routine that works for you, your family AND your remote team? We have you covered in this episode! Share your favorite organization techniques below! Organization is hard in normal times. Now you're dealing with more people...

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Ep 71 | Keep your Team Connected While Working Remote

Don't freak out about being a remote office. It might be going on longer than we expected but with some simple adjustments you can make it work! It can be tricky to navigate working and leading teams when everyone is working remotely. But with a few simple tools, you...

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Ep 69 | Reforecasting to Move Your Organization Forward

So you know, when you're fundraising if you really want to have integrity behind that, you have to know your numbers and you, you it's more than just a dream, you really have to be able to go into documents and be able to say, you know, here's how money is going to be...

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Ep 62 | Staying In Front of Your Audience

How will you stay in front of your audience so that they're ready to buy when you're ready sell? If you're short on ideas, I'm giving you 3 in this quick episode. Staying in front of your audience is so important, even if you aren't selling right now. And these three...

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Ep 60 | Getting Your Schedule Organized

Don't let your calendar take hold of you. You're in charge. And here's how I do it. I haven't been that consistent with my content lately - and it's been driving me nuts. Going into week 5 of staying at home, with the whole family, has had its ups and downs. And now...

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Ep 55 | My Tips When Working From Home

My kids eat all day long. So I like to again, like I said, number one, communicate with them on here's where the snacks are. I don't need you coming in and talking to me all day. So having healthy snacks that are available, having fruit that's already washed and ready...

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Ep 52 | A Week in the Life

I'm sharing my "typical" week with you in hopes it'll help you out, and maybe you'll even be able to give me some ideas about how to be more efficient! Hitting you up with what my week looks like.  I did say that I'd go through Saturday - but it looks like you get me...

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Ep 48 | ADA Compliance – Down and Dirty

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Time for the down and dirty of ADA compliance. What You'll Learn ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Portions of this relate to websites as...

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Ep 46 | Affiliate Marketing Introduction

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Ready to make some extra income? What You'll Learn Affiliate marketing is a great way to make a little extra money recommending products you already share. ...

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Ep 44 | Monthly Website Maintenance

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Website maintenance doesn't have to be hard, but it must be done.   Maintaining your website is like maintaining your car.  It should be done on a regular...

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Ep 38 | New Years Resolutions

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories What are your thoughts on resolutions?  Do you like them or hate them? Kick off your business goals and resolutions with the Business Accelerator Workshop in...

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Ep 33 | Thinking Outside the Box with NonProfit Fundraising

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Non-profit fundraising can be difficult.  But coming up with a unique idea can really help excite your existing audience and bring in new ones.  Waldorf...

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Ep 32 | Why Content is Important in 2020

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Creating content is important.  But remember, it's all about quality, NOT quantity. Welcome to the first Fact Fact Friday podcast. Why is content important...

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Ep 29 | Start Planning for 2020

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Are you planning for 2020 yet? I love planning things.  Some of my favorite things are strategizing clients. But you can come up with all the ideas and if...

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Ep 25 | Taking Advantage of the Holidays

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Q4 is full of holidays from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas.  I'm giving you ideas to take advantage of the holidays even if you aren't an eCommerce...

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Ep 24 | Sales Funnels with Cody Burch

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Sales funnels are a word you hear thrown around all the time.  And you probably have them in place, you just don't even realize it! If you've heard sales...

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Ep 23 | I’m in Launch Mode

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories I'm excited to share what it feels like in my world when I'm launching and when I'm not! As I'm recording this episode I'm right in the middle of launch...

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Ep 17 | My Top 11 Tools I Use to Run My Business

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories I'm sharing my favorite 11 tools, and maybe a bonus tool or 2.  I want to know what tools you can't live without.  Leave them in the comments below! I'm...

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Ep 16 | Fighting Perfection

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Do you battle with perfectionism?  Then this episode is for you!  I'd love to hear in the comments below what your biggest struggle with perfectionism is!...

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Ep 11 | What My Days Look Like

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Do you really want to hear about my daily routine?  There are so many ways to go about it and I have learned so much from various people and wanted to share...

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Ep 7 | Don’t let technology take you down

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Technology is always changing - that we know for certain.  But that doesn't mean it needs to be a source of stress for us.  I want to know - what platform to...

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Ep 03 | Make More Time in your Day

Time is money, at least that’s how the saying goes.  So how can you make more of it to get the job done and grow your business?  I’m sharing with you my best tips and ideas to help you organize your day, and not just for marketing!

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Batching Tasks to Save Time and Energy

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization SEO Social Media WebsiteCategoriesWhen was the last time you cleaned out and organized your pantry? Yes, that’s right, on my marketing blog, I’m talking to you about your pantry. A well-organized pantry can help streamline...

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Monthly Website Checklist

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media WebsiteCategoriesYour website is done and beautiful and you feel so good to have it up and running.  But are you aware of what you should be doing monthly to maintain it and drive traffic and engagement? We...

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4 Simple Steps to Batch Content

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization SEO Social Media WebsiteCategoriesDo you ever find yourself trying to come up with an idea for your blog or email campaign?  All the of the sudden you realize that it's been days or even weeks since you've posted on social...

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5 Tools to Organize and Streamline Your Business

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization SEO Social Media WebsiteCategoriesAs business owners, you have a lot to do each day.  You might have a small team, but they might not all be in the same location.  It might be just yourself and some consultants you need to...

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Why Use a Business Coach?

Content Creation Email Marketing Organization SEO Social Media WebsiteCategoriesThis blog post is a bit different from the typical The First Click blog posts as it doesn't directly relate to digital marketing.  However, our goal here is to help small businesses grow...

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