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508: HOW CHATGPT BLEW MY MIND

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Release Date: 03/05/2025

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Trying to grow your business without burning out? In this episode, I’m sharing the exact funnel I’m testing in real time — daily reels, one high-intent story, and a $5 Instagram ad that actually grows your audience (without buying followers). It’s scrappy, doable, and built for the one-woman show. If you’re stuck on what to post or how to sell without spiraling, this one’s for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. ...

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Your funnel isn’t finished at checkout — and if that’s where it stops, you’re leaving profit on the table. In this episode, I break down the power of back-end marketing and how to turn buyers into repeat customers with simple, strategic touchpoints. From Hello Bars to intentional ad placements & captions inside your course framework, this is how you build a quiet, consistent profit engine that supports your main offer long after the sale. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by...

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Ditch the vague goals and set one bold, measurable target for your business in 2026. In this episode, I’m breaking down why a single “primary target” creates more clarity, momentum, and results than a list of intentions ever could — and how to actually aim for it. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through  RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine &...

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Most things don’t fail because they were bad ideas — they fail because the season, systems, or support weren’t there. This episode unpacks the real reasons offers flop early, and why it’s not too late to try again. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through  RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you… WORK WITH ME: ...

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Feeling stuck in the weird space between years? In this episode, I’m walking you through 7 simple but powerful ways to reset your business before diving into 2026. From cleaning out digital clutter to reworking one system that’s not working, this is your no-pressure, clarity-first checklist to make space for what actually matters. No full rebrand. No hustle. Just one grounded step at a time to start the new year with intention. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking...

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In this episode, a frustrating pizza experience becomes a clear business mirror – revealing how ego, overcommitting, and ignoring capacity can quietly break systems that once worked. We talk about the cost of powering through, the difference between consistency and stubbornness, and why pausing, adjusting, and choosing clarity is not failure – it’s leadership. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free...

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Tired of blaming the algorithm? In this episode, I’m sharing why it’s time to stop waiting for Instagram to work in your favor and start building content that truly connects. I’m walking you through the shift from chasing visibility to offering real value — and breaking down four clarity-led strategies that help you create content people actually come back for, even when the feed fails. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. ...

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If your product isn’t selling, it might not be the product — it might be the way you’re talking about it. In this episode, I’m walking you through two real-life examples from Facebook groups where the offer sounded impressive… but totally missed the mark. We’re talking clarity, friction, and what actually makes someone hit “buy” — plus the one question you have to answer if you want your offer to land. This is the business truth that turns a lukewarm product into a viral one. Let’s get into it. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain...

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If your offer isn’t converting, it might not be a messaging problem — it might be a traffic problem. In this episode, I’m sharing the quiet shift I’m making: focusing on daily clicks to my checkout page. Not just posting content — driving real traffic that compounds over time. If your content feels like it’s not working, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about what actually moves the needle — and how to build for it without burning out.   RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising...

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Feeling stuck in rinse-and-repeat mode? In this episode, I’m naming the monotony that creeps in when routines take over — especially in winter — and why joy can’t be left to chance. If your days feel like a loop with no spark, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about building simple, intentional rhythms that actually make life feel like yours again.   RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free...

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It started with trying to name my newsletter for The House of Sugar Creek brand. I tried Google, but wasn’t feeling inspired, so then I tried ChatGPT and the results of that actual experience blew my mind & I’m taking you to church with ChatGPT in this episode.

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