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This a juicy question. So let's talk about it. I recorded it on the road so the audio might be alittle different.  Resources: Black Friday Bonanza  - www.katedoster.com/bfb

Let’s talk about how to get more of your blog readers to subscribe your email list.    We discuss: When it’s okay to not focus on getting new email subscribers How many times in a blog post you should have an opt-in form The worst freebies you can have Never put this word on your opt-in button How 2 simple hyper-links can boost your subscriber rate like whoa The WORST and best type of blog posts to write to grow your email list Should you use a popup or not And more.  🎈Did you get your ticket to the free Black Friday Prep Bonanza action incubator yet?🎉 www.katedoster.com/bfb   Resources mentioned: Thinking of getting ThriveCart for your payment process & course platform? I’d be honored if you purchased through my referral link. Here.    Mike from Stupid Simple SEO free masterclass.    📝Get 2 years worth of email ideas here    📺 Have you taken my free lead magnet course yet? Freebies That Serve & Sell - Watch lesson 1 right now.    Love Your List is opening the end of September. Season 6 is fueled by you: Get your questions answered on the podcast bestie.  If you’d like to use the Anonymous link you can include your name or ig handle if you want a shout out.    Rather leave me a voice memo or just send a normal message? Click here to go to www.katedoster.com/ask.  *Some links in these notes might be affiliate links meaning I may receive a some type of compensation if you choose to invest after clicking on them. 

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Welcome to a very special bonu-isode of Inbox Besties while we’re in-between season.  (Be sure to follow my IG stories for weekly q & as and more @Kate_doster so we can stay connected in-between seasons.) Today we are actually doing our first podcast takeover -where I’m feature another online business entrepreneur’s podcast directly on this stream. Think of it like an interview -but way better. To kick off this podcast takeover experiment we have none other than my own online business mentor Amy Landino of the Detail Therapy podcast. In this episode Amy is actually going to cover how the handle the time suck that your inbox and her secret weapon for setting expectations not only with herself but with the people who email her, so they're not mad if she takes her a little while to respond. (If at all!) For the complete show notes on this episode of Detail therapy click here. Bio: Amy is also the Director & Founder of GATLUW House. A bestselling author and the award-winning host of AmyTV,  and is the World’s #1 Productive Lifestyle & Success Coach. Get more Amy in your life: Podcast - Here click to subscribe to Amy’s amazing podcast Detail Therapy on Apple  Podcast   or Spotify    Youtube Channel - Amy TV (seriously it’s my favorite business YouTube channel ever.) Website - GATLUW House.    Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmittastic/ https://www.instagram.com/detailspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/gatluw/

Hey yall.  Let's talk about what to send in August 2022.  Resources Mentioned in the Show: Let me know the topics you'd like us to cover. Hit me up on Instagram - @kate_doster Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership only $9 per month   The Email Marketing Fairy (a one time payment of $36)   My shownotes do contain affiliate links. 

Let's chat about what you can drop the ball on in your business when things are crazy.    What's most important is to reminder this phrase. It shouldn't last forever.  Let's be Insta besties - @kate_doster Resources mentioned Fizzle.co The Email Marketing Fairy How to send email so good people lick the screen free masterclass. 

Resources mentioned: Loom - for quick video replies  Free Advanced Training: If you want to write email so good they lick the screen be sure to get your free limited time access to my wildly popular training - How to write emails so good they lick the screen.  - https://www.katedoster.com/free-training Free planner: Need even more ideas for what to send your list? Grab my 2 years worth of free email ideas at https://www.katedoster.com/what-to-send Did you like the show?  Would you consider hitting 5 stars wherever you're listening to this. It would help me out ALOT.  And you don't even have to write a review.    Other links you might find useful: 🎶 [Free audio book] Rather listen then read? Get the audio version of one of these books for FREE when with your brand new subscription to Audible.com. Plus help support the show 🎶 Amazon Shop - If you were thinking about buying anything from Amazon today and you'd like to support the show just click here Then search for whatever you really wanted, the normal way you would. You don't have to get anything from my store. Just entering Amazon through my link will help me out.  The Email Marketing Fairy - 60+ Email Templates covering everything from funnels, to welcome series, weekly newsletters and more.  Let's connect: Want to be Instagram buddies? Follow me at @kate_doster now.  Checkout the site: www.katedoster.com  or some of my other products www.katedoster.com/shop Hey you've read this far, why not leave a rating & ranking on itunes or spotify. 

This week’s episode of Inbox Bestie is actually a listener’s question submitted through a Q&A on my Instagram Stories. Tips for being an how to I held being a business owner and entrepreneur with ADHD 1. Use Notion.so to write out/outline all your free & paid content - you can easy reorder things 2. Write THEN reorder your to-do list.      Start with the quickest and fast thing. Breakdown big things to smaller parts          underneath it. Like: Write Sales Page FAQ Deliverables Intro I use the regular Notes App (on my Ipad & Apple Pencil) and use the lasso feature to reorder but you could write ____ instead of number when writing out your list then ASSIGN it a number after. 3. Have people days is the best tip I have (Nothing is worst for productivity then having 1pm or 2pm appointments)* 4. Try Mini-Batching (Can you film just 2 reels, write 2 emails, come up with just two blog post ideas?) 5. Host/Go to co-working sessions (it’s body doubling) 6. Set timers (but not ones with seconds - I use this free chrome extension) 7. Hirer a finisher - This can be a ONE OFF hire on like upwork or Fivver so you don’t have to worry about the full hiring and interview process or see if service provider you like offers VIP days. Bonus: Find a simple project management tool (I’d avoid Clickup) Bonus Bonus Tip (Not in a show) - Sometimes you just need to hire a coach to keep you in line.  Did you like the show?  Would you consider hitting 5 stars wherever you're listening to this. It would help me out ALOT.  And you don't even have to write a review.    Other links you might find useful: Amazon Shop - If you were thinking about buying anything from Amazon today and you'd like to support the show just click here Then search for whatever you really wanted, the normal way you would. You don't have to get anything from my store. Just entering Amazon through my link will help me out.  The Email Marketing Fairy - 60+ Email Templates covering everything from funnels, to welcome series, weekly newsletters and more.    Free Email Marketing Training: Become a listie this summer - head over to www.katedoster.com/freetraining to watch the free How to Write Emails So Good They Lick The Screen training now. and spend the summer with Kate.    Are we friends on Instagram yet? @kate_doster 2 Years Worth Of Planned Out Email Ideas - https://www.katedoster.com/newsletter-ideas Need help with something else? Take quick look at my shop. or my website:www.katedoster.com      

Have you been feeling meh in your business lately? Maybe you're overworked.  Maybe you've been stuck on the content creation hamster wheel for so long yet it feels like no one is paying attention Maybe you just can't even right now.  This week we are going over 13 random things you can try to beat burnout & crush any creative content ruts you're in.  ____ Special Message - I need your help! I set a goal for myself to reach 200 ratings on Apple Podcast and 100 on Spotify by next quarter. If you got anything out of this episode - could tap the STAR rating on either Apple Podcast or Spotify - no need to write a review - just tap the 5,4, or I guess 1 star to rate the show.  ___ Links and resources mentioned in the show: That book from Pam from the office is called The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide Paperback  by Jenna Fischer  The Year Of Yes by Shonda Rhimes Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Paperback by Elizabeth Gilbert  🎶 [Free audio book] Rather listen then read? Get the audio version of one of these books for FREE when with your brand new subscription to Audible.com. Plus help support the show 🎶 Free Email Marketing Training: Become a listie this summer - head over to www.katedoster.com/freetraining to watch the free How to Write Emails So Good They Lick The Screen training now. and spend the summer with Kate. 

Let's talk about what to send your email list in June 2022.  Links mentioned: Instagram - @kate_doster (I will really appreciate a follow.)  Free training: How to write emails so good they lick they screen. Watch now. 

We're chatting with our first ever 3-peat guest Faith Mariah. We talk about soooo much in this episode like: The worst pricing advance you can follow What to do when you want to raise your prices but your audience might not want to pay them When to undercharge How to get confidence in charging more What to do if no one charges high prices in your industry Why feeling bad, embarrassed or ashamed isn't bad thing and how to move on quickly.  What's an "good" conversion rate Why thinking your audience won't pay more is actually a shitty thing to think about them And so much more.    Hang out with Faith online: Faith's amazing free Facebook Group Faith's Instagram account.  @the.faith.mariah Faith's website Faith's Podcast -  Blogging Breakthrough   Resources mentioned:  Mike's Stupid Simple SEO - Watch his free class here.  Amanda Frances' Free Money Resource Bundle with 14 free trainings - *you will also be signed up for the waitlist of Money Mentality Makeover too but you won't need to buy*  My weight lifting manifestation reel 

Let's talk about What To Send Your Email List In May 2022.  As always you can send these emails to your list in any order you'd like. You're more than welcome to tag on a sales pitch or link to your social media accounts or a piece of content on your Youtube Channel, Blog or podcast.  Links mentioned: 2 Years Worth Of Planned Out Email Ideas - https://www.katedoster.com/newsletter-ideas My Instagram Account - @kate_doster The Email Marketing Fairy Template Set - 60+ Email Templates 

Are you an artist or maker who wants to expand your business and make more money? If you're an artist or maker who sells on Etsy or other platforms, you might be wondering how you can expand your business and make more money. Courses and passive income streams are a great way to do just that. In this episode of Inbox Besties, Elisabeth Young & Cami Monet share their best tips for making money as an Artist including: How to create passive income streams from your artisan business How they turned their passion into profits Why teaching helps you hone your craft The hidden benefits of creating "how-to" courses The mindset that sees them through their obstacles And more! So if you're ready to start making more money from your art or craft, be sure to listen to this episode of Inbox Besties now. https://www.katedoster.com/making-money-as-an-artist-maker/ Elisabeth and Cami met in a stationery Facebook group in the fall of 2016. They bonded over the fact they had both gone full-time on the same day just a few weeks earlier, Sept. 16th! After building their friendship long-distance via text, DM, and facetime, they decided to meet in person in Savannah to celebrate their 1st business anniversaries in 2017. During this trip, they hosted their first "Biz Birthday Bash" in the form of a free webinar. More than 500 people signed up to attend! That weekend Biz Birthday Bash was born (yes, the name stuck) and since then Cami & Elisabeth have offered creative paper people resources that help make biz strategy a piece of cake. They are the creators & hosts of The Stationer's Summit and the A-Z Directory Membership. 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz Into a Profit Party (free training) Website: bizbirthdaybash.com/ The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast: bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Instagram: @bizbirthdaybash  

Let's talk about what to send your list in April because you're no fool. You plan ahead.  Get it? [Free live workshop] Do you lock your spot for my free live workshop: How to write emails so good they lick the screen yet? Choose what time works best for you - Monday March 28 at 2pm EST or Tuesday March 29th 9pm EST >>> www.katedoster.com/live __________ Let's hang out: Instagram: @kate_doster Website: www.katedoster.com

Today we're talking about QUICKEST way to grow your email list that no one is talking about (and it's not free bundles.)    Links Mention: www.katedoster.com/live     GoViral —— Free one - rewards people for sharing about your freebie on social media (it shares your landing page URL).    Upviral - Paid one but you can do more stuff & people only get rewards if people actually sign up for your freebie through their links.  They do offer a 2 week trial for just a $1 - this could be great if you’re running live webinar or live challenge. You can offer rewards for say 10-12 days up before your live launch trigger then cancel your account.  Or you could run a special 10 day only promotion for people to share about your normal signature freebie - then cancel. Great for causing urgency.  >>>> Click here when you’re ready to start your 2 week trial.  Let’s connect: Instagram: @kate_doster Website: www.katedoster.com/   Disclaimer:  Sometimes on the show I do share affiliate links. Note if you choose to purchase after click on one of my link, I may receive a commission. 

This week’s episode is brought to you by the Back To Business Free Bundle going on March 7-11, 2022. Get access to over 30 full length courses, tool kits & templates to make running your business in 2022 a heck of alot easier (and more profitable.)    Today I am interviewing Naima of Naima.co all about creating content that is actually going to be pushing your business forward. Because the truth is well it can be fun to create content not all pieces of contents are created equal and not all of them are really gonna push your business forward and we both know that you have no time to waste.   So we're going go over:   How often you should be posting your content and where The biggest mistakes people make when creating content Why are you might've created the most valuable post in the world but people are still ignoring it (hint it might have something to do with potatoes) and so much more _____________________ Get know Naima better: Free course: Get the free Product Decision Calculator & bonus mini course from Naima (available anytime not just in The Back to Business Bundle) Join Naima’s Free Facebook Group - The Thriving Multipassionates Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naimadotco/ Naima’s website: https://naima.co/ Bio: Naima is a Digital Strategy Consultant specializing in transforming vague ideas into solid digital assets. Her 6000+ students will agree that my super power is not information or teaching. It’s helping you execute. That’s why her courses and workshops are actionable and get you results in bite-sized action steps. Execution is what it takes to create profitable projects in the margins of life (and in the ever shifting nuances of digital marketing).

Thank you for letting us know about the editing issues with this episode.  3rd time is the charm.  (This interview originally aired March 2nd) ______ Links Mentioned:  The Back To Business Bundle March 7 - 11, 2022 How to Scale with A Group Program Free Masterclass by Jordan of Easy Scaling.   Get the book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business here.  Or get the audio version of Traction free when you sign up for a new membership with Audible ________ Get to know Jordan & Easy Scaling More: Website: https://www.easyscaling.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordanschandaking/ Free Masterclass: https://www.easyscaling.com/grow-with-groups-masterclass BIO: Jordan Schanda King is a serial entrepreneur and expert at business optimization. Since starting her first business in 2013, she has published a book, founded and co-founded multiple businesses, developed and led group programs in three industries, filed copyrights on multiple products, and successfully sold a business. Now Jordan runs a Contract COO agency, Easy Scaling, specializing in full business management for women who are scaling their service-based businesses. With an all-female team of VAs, OBMs, Copywriters, Marketers, Social Media Managers, and Tech Gurus, they help female founders scale without burning out so that they can build a sustainable business that they love. She’s had to learn the hard way how to run a business that she actually enjoys and is excited to share her expertise with other women on this entrepreneurial journey!

This month we're bring back the wheel picker because in honor the Back To Business Free Bundle going on March 7 - March 11, 2022... I'm randoming picking email ideas from the 30 free newsletter templates I'm giving away as part of the Back To Business Free Bundle - click here to get on the waitlist to get early access to all the goodies.  Links mentioned: Get a free month of the $29 plan from Convertkit. I'm so happy we are switching over to them. You have no idea.  Free Class - The Cookie Webinar: How to write emails so good they lick the screen.  Click to watch now for free.  The random wheel number picker (be warned it likes to pick similar numbers.    Take the guest work out of hosting your own free bundles with all the templates and resources inside of the Collaboration Cashin the price is going up in March.  Stars: Have you left Inbox Besties any stars yet? If you got value out of this episode I'd sure appreciate it.  Are we Instagram buddies yet? @kate_doster

In this week's episode we're chatting all about lead magnets.  How to know if your current lead magnets sucks How many lead magnets you should have When is the best time to create a new lead magnet What to do if your lead magnet isn't converting in blog posts  If you should retire a lead magnet The best kinds of lead magnets to create  And more.  _______________________________________________________________ Free Course: Can think of what to even create a lead magnet about? Sign up for the Freebies That Serve & Sell FREE mini video course now.  __________________________________________________________________ Free Masterclass: Start writing emails so good people lick the screen - grab your free spot now.  ___________________________________________________________________ Let's hangout on Instagram - @kate_doster