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Today we're answering a listener's question: She doesn't know if should host a free bundle, a paid bundle or summit.  She knows she definitely wants to do a summit & free bundle but can't figure out which one to do first.  Today we're going to chat about 3 things to consider when trying to decide between those 3 things (note a summit might really be the best option for you.)  --- Resources mentioned: Learn to host profitable & audience boosting free & paid bundles & get all the templates + swipe files you'll need with Collaborations Cashin [Free course] Don’t host a summit without this free course from Krista Miller Summit To Sales training - www.katedoster.com/free-summit-course Don't forget to www.katedoster.com/goodies --- Would you like to support the show? Head over to www.katedoster.com/amazon first the next time you shop on Amazon.com - you don't need to purchase anything in my store - you just have to enter amazon through it first.  Or leave us a rating / review.    Got a question you'd like covered on the podcast? Head to www.katedoster.com/ask like Ashley did.  ___ I do include affiliate links in my show notes to help support the show. Meaning if you click & buy I might earn a commission.  

Going high when everyone goes low - making 5 figures a month with a $9 membership with Liz Wilcox. Don’t sleep on this💤: Liz is running her annual pass sale now March 20- March 24, 2023 - click here to scoop up her annal pass with all the bonuses now .   It’s a double whammy today because not only are we chatting about Liz’s wildly successful low cost Email Marketing Membership (which is having it’s annual sale right now until March 24th) but we’re also talking  geeking about: -How to figure out what to include in your low-ticket membership so you don’t feel resentful but are still giving great value _ If you need to have a Facebook group or not for your community -How to stick to your guns when everyone else is telling you to raise your prices -How Liz grew her membership to well over a thousand members (and it wasn’t ads) -How to make sure everything is a list building activity -Why you shouldn’t just shut down your old blog if you pivot    -Writing newsletter people actually want to read < gold -Why simple is always better -Why playing the long game is the smartest (and best) thing you can do. -How to deal with mean replies Listening after March 24th? You can still get into Liz’s Weekly Newsletter club for the monthly rate then upgrade when she runs her next annual pass sale.  Click here to check it out for just $9 a month.     Connect more with Liz:   Grab all her great freebies on Lizwilcox.com   Give her a follow on IG - her reel game is on point - @thelizwilcox   Other resources mentioned: The Email Marketing Fairy Learn more about the Costco model here. How to sell your blog (even a small one) for a profit

Today's episode is a listener's question - How do you stay true to yourself online? This one is a juicy one (honestly I feel like it's the best episode we've ever done.) so be sure you listen all the way to the end.  We cover: How to stay true yourself & let the "real you" shine through The number #1 most important lesson you need to master if you're a personal brand How to know if they decisions you're making in your business are the "right ones" (Like should you do X or Y?) If you'd like me to riff on a certain topic or you've got a question for me to answer head over to www.katedoster.com/ask now.    Helpful links: Let's be friends on IG - @kate_doster Get Love Your List Self Paced - www.loveyourlist.co Get 25+ premade Trello Magic (and bonus social media captions with Trello Magic) - www.katedoster.com/trello-magic    

Let’s talk about how we can use the Anti-planning approach to “March” into Q2 crushing your Q1 goals even in 1000’s of dollars  behind right now.     Resources mentioned in the show: My sweet clicky calculator   Love Your List Self Paced   Collaborations Cash In   Trello Magic   ThriveCart     Got an idea for the show?   >>> Shoot me a DM on Instagram.   *Sometimes some of the link I share in my show notes are affiliate links meaning if you choose to click on them then make a purchase I may receive some type of compensation at no extra cost to you*

In this week's episode we're talking with one of my superstar students Dolly Delong about her experience running a free bundle and... Getting to know your numbers (and what may shock you) How you might feel like your in "feast” month but really it was a famine How Dolly turned one of her highest expense into an income producing asset because for a while it was DRAINING money from her back account The must have tool any creative / 1:1 service provider needs to be using and how to set up without being overwhelmed.  And so much more. Resources Mentioned:  ⭐️⭐️Check out the Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle 2.0 Funnel Edition now. It ends February 10th 2023⭐️⭐️   Start using Dubsado for free right now and save 20% if you decide to upgrade to a paid plan.    Interested in running your own successful free or paid bundle? Check out Collaborations Cashin Now. Use Loom for video recording “showing” your process & giving feedback - there’s a free & paid account.   Want to try your hand at summits instead? Grab this free quick start guide - How to Skyrocket your signature offer sales with virtual summits from Krista Miller.   Sign up for my next live masterclass here.    Get more Dolly in your life: www.dollydelongphotography.com   Instagram - @dollydelongeducation   Listen to the Systems & Workflow Podcast    Bio: Hello my name is Dolly and I am thrilled you are here in my area of the interwebs! If you are a small business owner who feels frazzled, overwhelmed and confused with where to begin in automating your small business, well then you're in the right place! The goal of my business is to help educate small business owners learn the foundations of automation and to see that setting up systems are easier than one thinks. It's time to go from scattered to streamlined in your business. If you are ready to learn the foundational steps you need to take in order to feel more calm & organized as a small business owner, you are in the right place! Because even creative-minded people CAN learn automation magic too! So let's dive into automating your small biz today!

I'm thrilled to have Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media on this week's episode of the Do the Brave Thing Podcast. Tune in to learn how to effectively manage a Pinterest account and get the most out of it, the drastic changes Pinterest has made over the last year, and what will be trending for 2023. Kate will also be sharing her insights about effective Pinterest strategy and its possibilities for online (and local) businesses.   Read the shownotes here: https://www.katedoster.com/how-to-get-traffic-from-pinterest/   Meet Kate Ahl: Kate Ahl is the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest management and marketing agency. Her company has worked with over 1000 Pinterest accounts over the last 8+ years. Their goal is to help business owners understand how to leverage the platform to grow their email list, find cold leads, and make more sales. Kate is a Pinterest speaker, teacher, podcaster, and strategist. WEBSITE: www.simplepinmedia.com INSTAGRAM HANDLE https://www.instagram.com/simplepinmedia/ PODCAST: https://www.simplepinmedia.com/simple-pin-podcast/     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.  Are we friends on Instagram yet? @kate_doster 2 Years Worth Of Planned Out Email Ideas - https://www.katedoster.com/newsletter-ideas The Email Marketing Fairy Template Set - 60+ Email Templates  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.

Can't think of what to say in your next email, podcast, post or reel? There's one app I know you use DAILY that is an endless supply of brillant content ideas your audience will love.  ____ Resources Mentioned: Hear all about my first powerlifting meet as a 38 year old mom over on the Nick Anderson Fitness Podcast - Listen Now On Spotify  | Listen here on Apple Podcast ____ Let me know what you think of the show - shoot me a DM @kate_doster on IG

Times they are a changing and this week’s episode we’re breaking down the 4 things you need to do (and do differently) to actually stand out and grow your audience. Resource mentioned: [Free Class] Did you grab your seat to free training Krista Miller is on January 19th all about running an online summit The 3-Part Framework to Triple Your Monthly Revenue with a Virtual Summit (while building your list for free) — Click her now to save your spot.     That reel I mentioned where I tell you the one app you’re already using multiple times a day that is an endless source of content ideas (hint it’s not tiktok or IG)   Host your next free or paid bundle with the help of all the done for you templates, resources and strawiest (including pitch emails) inside of Collaboration Cashin 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.      Are we friends on Instagram yet? @kate_doster 2 Years Worth Of Planned Out Email Ideas - https://www.katedoster.com/newsletter-ideas The Email Marketing Fairy Template Set - 60+ Email Templates  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.

Welcome to the all new Do The Brave Thing Podcast (formally Inbox Besties)   In this episode you’re going to hear about How to declare digital bankruptcy & why you should Why we changed the name of show The type of content we’re going to share going forward Why defaulting to doing the brave thing is the FASTEST way to success And more.   Links mentioned in the show: My IG reel about Goal Setting   Dropbox Google Drive Notion My favorite Notion YouTuber   My Amazon Store   2 Years Worth of Strategically Planned email ideas (Free)   Let’s keep in touch:   Instagram @kate_doster   Website   Want to support the show?? Thanks homeslice either:   Next time you purchase anything from Amazon head to www.katedoster.com/amazon first (you don’t need to buy anything from my shop) you just have to enter amazon through that link before making a purchase. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify   *** Some of the links in my show notes might be affiliate links meaning if you click on them and complete a purchase I may get some type of compensation** *

I know I said we weren't coming back until 2023 but I miss you too much.    Here's an episode of Kate reads her emails + plus a huge announcement about the future of this show.    Can't wait till January to have more Kate in your life? Be sure to follow me in Instagram @kate_doster    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.    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.    🎶 [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 it helps support the show 🎶 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.  

It's our last episode of 2022. We have BIGGGGG things coming in 2023 so be sure to hit subscribe.  If you need even more weekly email ideas head to www.katedoster.com/2years  so you don't have worry about what to send your list until 2025! [Free class] Learn to write emails so good they lick the screen - www.katedoster.com/free-training Don't forget to hang out with me on Instagram - @kate_doster - Be sure to watch the stories for the inside scoop.    Things I love: Thrivecart for accepting payments & hosting my affiliate program Leadpages for creating landing pages, sales pages and more.  Atomic Habits Audio Book Support the show by shopping on Amazon by go through my link first. Click here bestie.  

With Black Friday right around the corner, I figured I would share with you the 8 things (apps & courses) and a couple of bonus items that have made me of the most money in my business. You'll also: Hear about the 1 thing I think everyone should be in business (it's not what you think...or maybe is it.) Get the inside scoop on the worst things I've brought for my business. **slaps head** Know the 4-5 questions you should ask yourself before whipping out your credit card this holiday season The 3 best "personal" purchases I've made this year & more.    Let me know the cool things you pick on Black Friday on IG - @kate_doster   Resources & Links mentioned in the show: *Note some of these are affiliate links meaning I might receive some type of compensation if you decided to invest AFTER clicking on one of my links* 👉Grab your one must have item & peep my favorite books here.  Loom - screen & video recording software & video storage.  ThriveCart & ThriveCart Learn - A payment, affiliate and course platform Leadpages - amazing for landing & sales pages. Podia - Course platform with awesome customer support & file storage Deadline Funnel - Timers & Page Blocks *Yay real urgency*  Canva Pro - all things design.  Notion - for writing out podcast episodes, courses & blog posts (it's also a project management software)  Airtable - For forms & collaborator management Summit In A Box Money Mentality Makeover (It's closed but you can get her free wealthy woman bundle here.)  Copyschool from Copyhacker  Non business stuff: Hydro Jug - I drink so much water now.  "Recharge Creatine By Legion" use code NICKA at checkout to save.  (It's my powerlifting coaches' code)

Welcome to part two of Kate reads her emails    Click here to read this email   Click here to checkout my Black Friday offer.     

This was originally an email I sent my subscribers but thought my besties would love to hear my take too.  Click here to see my Black Friday Sale.  Want to read the original email? Click here.  (Please note this link is only guaranteed to work until January 2023)   ____   Other links: 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 The Email Marketing Fairy Template Set - 60+ Email Templates  🎶 [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 it helps support the show 🎶 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 episode is brought to you by the Black Friday SOS kit get everything you need to run a successful and dangerously profitable Black Friday campaign at your fingertips inside of a Black Friday SOS kit including  14 email templates,  sales page templates and so much more - >>> Grab your copy of the Black Friday SOS kit here.  ______ Have a question you'd loved answered on the show? Click here to submit your question now - www.katedoster.com/ask ___ Want more bonus tips, hacks and inspiration? Let's be friends on IG - @kate_doster  ___   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 The Email Marketing Fairy Template Set - 60+ Email Templates  🎶 [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 🎶   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. 

Ask Me Anything - Personal Questions Part 1.  Yall are noisy and I love it.  Welcome to part one of personal questions other Inbox besties besties had for me.  We're tackling tools, faves and flops on Nov. 23,2022 so you can score sweet Black Friday deals on those.  Today is a grab bag of personal questions yall had for me including: How’s your day going? How old are you again? How many kids do you have? How many dogs do you have? What was the best day so far this year? Thanks for sharing about how your business started, I never knew you were on welfare like me too. (More of a statement.)  What’s your morning routine like? Do you still walk in the morning? How much weight have you lost? What’s your secret? _______ Do you have question you'd like answered on the show? Head over to www.katedoster.com/ask or click here to send an anonymous message/question here.  _______ Resources mentioned in this episode: Black Friday SOS Kit.   2 Years Worth Of Planned Out Email Ideas - https://www.katedoster.com/newsletter-ideas The Email Marketing Fairy Template Set - 60+ Email Templates  Give Nick Anderson Fitness a follow on IG - @nickandersonfitness Listen to Nick's episode on Inbox Best - Apple / Spotify / Blog ______  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.  ___

Today's listener question is all about why her tripwire isn't selling.  Do you have a tripwire and no one is buying it?  Here's some reasons why.  ---- Last chance to get your seat to the free How to write emails so good they lick the screen training going on Wednesday Oct. 5th at 1pm EST and Thursday Oct. 6th at 9pm EST. >>> www.katedoster.com/live ___  Resources mentioned: Deadline Funnel - Get a free 2 week trial here.  Leadpages -  Get a free 14 day trial here. 

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. 

I'd love to do more Q & A style episodes or riff on topics YOU actually want to hear about next season (which is coming back next week.)  So click here to send me an anonymous question, concern or struggle you're having (or just something you want to know about me, my life & my business. Think: I know I should _________ but ________  I'd really like to know your favorite___________ My audience ________________. What do you use for ______________? I want to ___________ but I'm afraid_______ Even over or underrated Even if you 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.    I can't wait to be back in your earholes next week.