The Kristen Smith Podcast

When you run a business, especially when it's an online business, it's easy to find yourself feeling like you don't have much of a support system. You kind of have to get creative and find different ways to connect with other business owners alike.  10 of my online business friends decided to FINALLY meet up at a beautiful lakehouse in South Carolina back in May, and that's where we sat down and created today's podcast episode!  In this episode, we answered roundtable questions like, do you still get nervous when you get on video for your business, what do you enjoy doing outside of business, how do your spouses feel about your business, what does childcare look like, and more!  Join the waitlist for our Book Club Membership here: ⁠https://kaciackermanofficial.com/book-club-membership

Are you tired of hearing about the new Meta app, Threads yet? Well, you should know about it if you're in business because it may (or may not) take off and become a way to help position you as a thought leader in your industry. I'm sharing what it is, what the head of Instagram has been saying about the growth of it (and some features they're planning on adding to it), and what I've been seeing on it so far. I also share some advice on ways you can start testing it out and providing value to your audience - because you get an automatic audience when you join!! Also, should online service providers such as marketing professionals, social media managers, and virtual assistants charge clients for Threads services yet? I'm sharing my thoughts on that too. Shop my Amazon favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristendawnsmith?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfkristendawnsmith_487YRH3V40CKHX8A4SEN *I may receive a small commission should you decide to purchase items in my Amazon storefront, as an Amazon affiliate. Join my free facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance Check out my services and digital products here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/services Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith

You put so much effort into marketing your products and services, but are you hearing crickets? In this episode, I am going over strategies businesses must be implementing when it comes to building out their sales pages, sharing social media content, email marketing, and more! Want to discuss further in my FREE Facebook group? Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith Learn more about my courses, templates, and marketing services here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/services Get your podcast pitch template kit here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/podcastpitch

I can't believe I've been in business for almost 4 years now!!! I have learned a ton over the years, and I made a list of several lessons I've learned. From systems, to family life as a business owner, I am sharing some insight that will be helpful for you no matter where you are at in your business journey! Get my podcast pitch kit here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/podcastpitch Learn more about my marketing services, templates, and other offers here: https://kristendawnsmith.com Join my FREE Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance

Speaking engagements can be quite common when you're a business owner. Whether it's speaking to a team of people you working with or presenting on stage or in a virtual program, podcast, etc. Speaking can do wonderful things for your brand and business as a whole. But the very thought of it can create that tingly sensation in your hands. It can raise your heart rate, and bring on self-defeating thoughts.  Let's work through this together. In this episode, we are talking about some ways that you can gain more confidence and fight those nerves when you are agreeing to and preparing for a speaking engagement.  Want to connect with other business owners for advice, job postings, and more? Join my FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance Check out my services, templates, and more here: https://kristendawnsmith.com Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith

When you run a business, becoming an expert in your industry is one of the most sought after goals (as it should be!). We are talking about what it looks like to achieve this goal, plus ways that you can get there if you haven't yet! I am a content and marketing expert, and I help my clients achieve this goal of expert-status, so today, I am taking what I have learned and providing YOU with the insight you need to know. Learn more about my strategy sessions and consulting calls here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/services Learn more about my podcast pitch template kit here: https://kristendawnsmith.com/podcastpitch Join my FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance

Don't put your Instagram stories strategy on the backburner!! Seriously, too many business owners wonder why their engagement is tanking on their content, and they don't realize how impactful a solid Instagram stories strategy can effect feed posts, reels, etc. Plus, when you can make BIG sales when you nail your stories strategy. I'm going over some of my favorite Instagram stories tips and giving you advice that will make showing up for your audience in this way so much easier. I would love to connect with you on Instagram! Follow me here and send me a DM to say hello! https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith Want to talk about this podcast with myself and other entrepreneurs just like you? Join my free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance Join the waitlist for my Instagram course, opening soon! https://kristendawnsmith.com/instagramcourse Check out my services and offers at https://kristendawnsmith.com

I think everyone deals with some kind of negativity in business, or really in anything where you're helping and serving people. Today, we are talking about 3 different ways that negativity can present itself when you own a business: 1. Negative comments on social media posts 2. Negativity by friends and family 3. Negative discovery calls I share experiences I've had in all of these areas and some ways that you can combat the negativity if you deal with similar issues in your business. Listen to episode 24 where I shared a story of my worst discovery call Listen to episode 43 to learn how I've leaned on God during difficult times in business Follow me on Instagram for more marketing & business advice! https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith Check out my website to learn about services, courses, and templates I offer! https://kristendawnsmith.com

Next week, I am flying to South Carolina to meet a group of my business friends in person (for the first time!!). In this episode, I share the story of how we all met, how we help each other grow our businesses, and I give you advice on how to start some of your own business friendships/networks. Check out these 2 past episodes where I talk more about building friendships in business: Episode 25: How to Master the Marketing Side of Your Business, Building a Community, and Planning for More Success in 2022 - With Betsy Moorehead Episode 26: How to Build Friendships & a Strong Network When You Run a Virtual Business Come send me a DM on Instagram and follow for marketing + Instagram tips! https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith Learn more about my services and offers at https://kristendawnsmith.com

In this episode, we are talking about repurposing content using one platform save you time when you're creating content - who doesn't want to save time in this area of your business, right? We talk about why podcasts have a greater advantage of spreading that message to more people, some of the mindset blocks that make us fearful when we first start out, and how you may be surprised as to what having a podcast can do for you. Connect with Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonnitsch/ Allison's Website: allisonnitsch.com Allison's Free Private Podcast (Launch your very own podcast!): https://allisonnitsch.com/launch Podcast With Purpose: https://pod.link/1672122583