And We Do This: Digital Marketing & Automation

And We Do This: Digital Marketing & Automation

Are you an entrepreneurial small business wanting to conquer the chaos of mediocre marketing? Discove

25/07/2024

Why is it some words just give you the heebie-jeebies? It's weird.

For me, it's the word (and I'm even breaking out in a sweat as I type this) "gusset".

My wife Mel and I love watching ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Ž๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜‰๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฉ ๐˜š๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜‰๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ.

Last night, it was the final.

No need for a spoiler alert as I'm not going to say who won...

But for the first challenge, the finalists had to create a pair of opera gloves.

Apparently, getting your gussets right in opera gloves is a must. Who knew, eh?

Well, there were "gussets" flowing like there was no tomorrow. It was a veritable "gusset-fest"!

Anyway, if you don't hear from me for a while, it's because I'll have gone to a retreat for therapy to get over it.

And if we do happen to be chatting, do me a favour and avoid "gussets" at all costs.

01/07/2024

Let's get real. You're not going to be everyone's cup of tea. And that's perfectly okay! Quit wasting your time, energy, and sanity trying to appeal to everyone. Accept it, move on, and focus on finding your tribeโ€”the people who get you and are eager to support you. These are your raving fans, the ones who love you just as you are.

Be uniquely you, flaws and all. Your imperfections make you relatable and trustworthy to your ideal clients. There's no need to be perfect. In fact, being real is what will attract your true fans.

Donโ€™t chase after money by trying to please everyone. Itโ€™ll just drain you and make you miserable. When clients arenโ€™t genuinely excited about you or what you offer, they wonโ€™t put in the effort to get results, and neither will you.

Trust that you have value and that there are people out there who are just waiting to find you. When you connect with those who resonate with your message, magic happens. They're your biggest supporters, ready to champion you and your work.

So, stop trying to be everything to everyone. Focus on being authentically you and watch how your tribe rallies around you.

24/06/2024

โŒ›Can you spare 2 minutes?โŒ›

I'm on a mission to help coaches, consultants, and experts get more clients without the headache. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your business, I want to hear from YOU! ๐ŸŽฏ

Iโ€™ve created a quick survey (that you can complete anonymously) to understand your biggest challenges and how I can help you tackle them.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Tell me:

โžก๏ธ Whatโ€™s your biggest pain in the ass when it comes to getting clients?
โžก๏ธ How do you really feel about marketing tech? ๐Ÿ˜…
โžก๏ธ And more!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Take the survey here: https://mysavvy.link/survey

๐ŸŽ Bonus: Share your contact info (totally optional) and be the first to receive free resources and tips when I create them. No spam, I promise โ€“ that's not my style!

Thanks for your help! Together, we can make growing your business a whole lot easier.

21/06/2024

Happy Friday.

Hereโ€™s a little wake-up call: If youโ€™re not talking about your offer, you're not going to snag any clients.โฃ

When someone tells me they're struggling to book clients, my first question is always about how often they're actually talking about their offer.

More often than not, they're barely mentioning itโ€”maybe a post here or there.

They hold back because they're worried about being annoying.โฃ

Itโ€™s all about striking the right balanceโ€”mix valuable content with mentions of your offer.

The right people will appreciate your insights and be eager to learn more about how you can help them.

Remember: you canโ€™t annoy the right people.

Have a fabulous weekend.

19/06/2024

It's not about hunting down clients.

Hold on, what?

Really? Absolutely!

Your true role?

It's about presenting yourself to the world in a way that naturally draws clients to you.

And truly, it doesn't matter where or how you make your appearance.

What's crucial is your mindset and the self-assurance you carry when you do show up.

This means you need to:

- Clear your mind of any self-sabotaging thoughts that drag you down.

- Forget the pushy, outdated sales tactics some so-called marketing 'gurus' might have pushed on you.

- Focus more on serving your clients and less on self-promotion.

- Cultivate thoughts that reinforce your confidence, calm, and certainty about who you are and the value you bring.

When you embody this serene, confident, and assured energy, no matter your actions or words, people will take notice.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜†'๐—น๐—น ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜†'๐—น๐—น ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚'๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—บ.

๐—”๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜†'๐—น๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚.

So, letโ€™s shift the focus.

Instead of frantically asking, "How can I find clients?" start asking yourself, "Who do I need to become so that my clients find me?"

What's the biggest obstacle you're facing in becoming the person your clients are looking for?

14/06/2024

โ€œWhat if it doesnโ€™t work?โ€

That question probably runs through your mind more often than you'd like to admit. Itโ€™s the whisper of doubt that makes you second-guess your every move.

That nagging voice asking, โ€œWhat if it doesnโ€™t work? Was this all for nothing?โ€

Instead of pushing that voice away, letโ€™s tackle it directly. So, what if it doesnโ€™t work? Whatโ€™s your next move?

Will you throw in the towel?

Will you give up on your dreams?

Will you shut down your business?

If youโ€™re shaking your head โ€˜noโ€™ to these questions, then thereโ€™s your answer. If it doesnโ€™t work, youโ€™ll just keep pushing. Youโ€™ll persist until it does. Because thatโ€™s what youโ€™ve always done.

You havenโ€™t quit yet, have you? So, why would you start now?

02/02/2023

I'm thinking of running a workshop on the 7 biggest mistakes to avoid when on Zoom 1:1 and networking calls.

For many of us, face-to-face interactions are now limited to Zoom calls. So it's crucial to make an instant good impression to stand out and get ahead.

First impressions are everything, especially in the digital world. You have a split second to make a lasting impression and show that you're the real deal. In the workshop, I'd help set you apart from the crowd and show that you mean business.

You'd discover simple tricks that are easy (and mostly free) to implement, that will instantly make a dramatic difference to how people perceive you over Zoom.

Make the most of your virtual interactions and leave a lasting impression on your next Zoom call! Show your potential clients, collaborators and peers that you're the one to watch.

I'm just gauging interest at the moment, so if you'd be interested in coming along to it, click the link below and let me know...

https://mysavvy.link/zoom

19/01/2023

Ever feel like instead of running your own business, it would be easier to work somewhere like a supermarket? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

You go in, do what's asked of you, then leave at the end of your shift and not have to think about it?

Most of us have been there at one time or another.

Getting clarity on how to move your business forward in 2023 could be a big help.

I'm helping small biz owners do this with my free Business Transformation Consults.

We meet for 30 minutes over Zoom and thrash out ideas and strategies.

It's a lot of fun and it's amazing what we can get done when we focus for that time.

Places are still available, but the deadline for booking is January 31st.

๐Ÿ“† Book your FREE Business Transformation Consultation now at:

https://mysavvy.link/transform

30/11/2022

I love a frosty and foggy morning. When I was out walking the dogs this morning, it inspired me to record a quick video...

Timeline photos 19/07/2022

This little guy decided to fly head first into my office window.

When I found him lying on his back I thought he was a goner.

But 10 minutes later, he'd got himself together and flew off into the trees.

Whatever life throws at you, give yourself the time you need to get yourself together...then who knows how far you can fly.

15/07/2022

โญโญโญโญโญ When you ask someone if they can leave a review of how you've helped them and they come back with this, it brings a wee tear to the eye ๐Ÿ˜‡...

Timeline photos 11/07/2022

๐Ÿ“– Just about to finish the brilliant "Get Different" by Mike Michalowicz - ๐Ÿ’ฅ I highly recommend it ๐Ÿ’ฅ. What do you recommend I read next? ๐Ÿค”

Timeline photos 20/06/2022

Today's office...

18/06/2022

Sounds about right...

05/05/2022

Do you mind if I share this with you? For a year-and-a-half, Paola had struggled with her messaging and branding. Yesterday, over Zoom we nailed it in just 60 minutes...

The Time You Have (In JellyBeans) 04/05/2022

I rewatch this every so often. It's a great reminder, almost therapeutic. Remember to be grateful...remember to enjoy today.

https://youtu.be/BOksW_NabEk

The Time You Have (In JellyBeans) How much time we have in jellybeans.Share on FB :: http://on.fb.me/1aIJcmq (U can add a note)Tweet This :: http://bit.ly/11ZGj9V (U can change the tweet)musi...

Why Companies Are 'Debranding' 27/04/2022

Have you noticed how, in recent years, company logos have been getting 'simpler'? Some of the worldโ€™s biggest companies have discarded depth and detail to โ€œdebrandโ€. Are you tempted to ask your next graphic designer for a BIG logo that includes multiple elements in multiple colours?

Take a few minutes to watch Bloomberg Opinion's Ben Schott break down this landslide of logo debranding and why you should think carefully about your own brand design...

https://youtu.be/e1bjkPerpPs

Why Companies Are 'Debranding' In recent years, some of the worldโ€™s biggest companies have discarded depth and detail to โ€œdebrandโ€. But what prompted this landslide of logo debranding? Blo...

Timeline photos 12/04/2022

Do you find yourself tuning out when someone is telling you about their business? ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ’ค ๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ’ค

Borrrrrrriiiiiiiiinnnnnnng!

They're not compelling you to pay attention.

Big mistake. Huge.

Don't make the same mistake yourself.

Grab people's attention with a message that resonates with them and they'll be all ears. ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ‘‚

Timeline photos 09/04/2022

A good walk with the dogs blows away the cobwebs ๐Ÿ’จ ...but achieving that 'windswept and interesting' look is hard to pull off. I'll call it a 'work in progress'...๐Ÿ˜œ

Timeline photos 07/04/2022

Do you use AI for creating copy and content? Googleโ€™s Search Advocate John Mueller says content automatically generated with AI writing tools is considered spam, according to the search engineโ€™s webmaster guidelines.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-says-ai-generated-content-is-against-guidelines/444916/

Timeline photos 04/04/2022

๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ Raise your hand if this sounds like you...

Timeline photos 04/01/2022

Today marks an unusual milestone for me: I was born 20,000 days ago today.

In those 20,000 days, I've:

Been through school.

Gone to university.

Married the love of my life.

Done my bit in bringing two amazing young men into the world.

Fulfilled my childhood dream to work in radio.

Formed friendships, lost touch, and found them again through the wonders of social media.

Made mistakes - lots.

Learned from as many of them as possible.

Had successes.

Learned from as many of them as possible, too.

Been inspired by people I know and people I don't.

Tried in my own way to inspire people I know and people I don't.

Someone said that we go through life facing backwards: we can only see what's behind us, not in front.

Have I made the most of the 20,000 days I've had so far?

I doubt it.

Will I make the most of today?

Only my tomorrow-self can tell you that...

But I hope he'll be able to say: I did my best.

However many days you've had, I hope you manage to make the most of this one.

01/01/2022

I have a confession to make:
It wasn't easy for me to go full time in my own business. I was scared.

Working in radio had been my dream since I was a young boy, and I had real doubts about leaving it behind.

I didn't think it would work. But in the end, I decided to give it a shot anyway. And you know what? It's been the best decision of my life!

Have faith and confidence in yourself that you will make your business a success in 2022.

24/12/2021

There's many a time I've turned to Calvin and Hobbes for words of wisdom. Their way of simplifying the world around us brings light and clarity to a world of chaos. If you've not yet discovered, I highly recommend you invest in their back catalogue.

๐ŸŽ„Whatever you are and however you celebrate this Festive season, have a wonderful time. ๐ŸŽ„

See you soon.

14/11/2021

๐Ÿคซ

Timeline photos 28/05/2021

๐Ÿ“ข Stat Alert: what percentage of salespeople and marketers give up after just one follow-up with leads?

โžก๏ธโžก๏ธโžก๏ธ 44%

Nearly half of all salespeople and marketers follow up with new leads just one time...then that's it!

๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ’ฒ They're taking potential cash in the bank and pouring it straight down the drain.

When you automate your follow-ups, you're getting ahead of the competition.

๐Ÿ•’ I'm launching a free training on the perfect way to follow up with leads very soon.

๐Ÿ‘“ Watch this space.

Timeline photos 27/05/2021

You may think that I've got a ๐Ÿbee๐Ÿ in my bonnet at the moment as I've been banging on about following-up with leads.
โ“But did you know that 50% of sales happen after the 5th follow-up?
There are distractions all around us, every minute of the day. ๐Ÿ•›โฐ
Don't let yourself get lost in all that noise! ๐Ÿ”Š

Timeline photos 26/05/2021

If you follow up with leads more than twice, you're already above average. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ‘Š

The most common reason I hear for not following up is: "I'm scared ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. People will think that I'm hassling them."

Any leads thinking that way are not the people you want to be working with anyway.

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