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Kirsty Fanton is a launch copywriter and copy coach who's great at making sense of human tendencies and selling through words. In 2018 Kirsty returned to her love of teaching and launched her Brain Camp course. With a psychotherapist background, Kirsty understands the benefit of gathering insights from potential customers in order to connect with your audience and write copy that converts. In today's episode Kirsty and I chat about: Launch learnings after taking a 16-month hiatus to have a baby The overwhelming benefit of social proof...copy real CAN write itself! The 'wrong' questions to ask when gathering feedback (and what to ask instead) Customer research processes for identifying trends leading to valuable copy Social proof... it's not just testimonials! Tips for launching without social proof and the key elements of social proof Why customer research is not just a 'tick-box' task You can find Kirsty at https://www.kirstyfanton.com/ (https://www.kirstyfanton.com/) and sign up for her social proof sidekick at https://www.kirstyfanton.com/sps-socialette (https://www.kirstyfanton.com/sps-socialette) or on Instagram @kirsty.fanton SHOW LINKS: Get my book — 99 Launch Lessons: https://stephtaylor.co/book (https://stephtaylor.co/book)  Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB (https://stephtaylor.co/DBB) Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co ( https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co) 

My business grew rapidly in 2020, but the 'overnight success' tag didn't ring true! Today I share with you my journey (and failures) to success. I detail the pros & cons of rapid growth and I highlight what I would do differently (aka - the take-aways for you!) Here's what I cover in this episode: It's not all sunshine & butterflies (pros & cons of rapid growth) Growth as validation 'Upper-limiting' growth potential The mindset muck Sustainability of growth One step back...two steps forward Reducing the 'Business Bloat' Systems, processes & SOP's are critical The value of scaling software YOU are SO important!! Overcoming the fear that it will break! SHOW LINKS: Get the book — 99 Launch Lessons: https://stephtaylor.co/book (https://stephtaylor.co/book)  Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB (https://stephtaylor.co/DBB) Learn more about Boost Your Brands Superfans: https://stephtaylor.co/boost-your-brands-superfans 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig (https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig) Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi (https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi) Let's be Instagram friends:  https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Ep 500...Wow!! In the last 4 years of podcasting I have covered so many topics. Today I want to share with you how my business has evolved and my predictions for online business and launching. Here's what I cover in this episode: May 1st, 2018 - where it all began! My first launch flop... The Podcast Launch Plan evolution 2022 - you're not alone...this is tough! Flexibility is key... Looking ahead...audience growth without ad spends Remaining authentic in our offers Know, Like and Trust...standing out in the noise Getting to the finish line Becoming more accessible Email is King! Web3 & NFT's for digital products SHOW LINKS: Get the book — 99 Launch Lessons: https://stephtaylor.co/book (https://stephtaylor.co/book)  Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB (https://stephtaylor.co/DBB) Learn more about Boost Your Brands Superfans: https://stephtaylor.co/boost-your-brands-superfans 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig (https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig) Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi (https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi) Let's be Instagram friends:  https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Monica is a trauma healer and embodiment coach who works with women to set boundaries in their business and personal life. In her coaching, Monica explores the need for boundaries to avoid exhaustion and overwhelm and protect your positive energy. Language warning for this episode! In today's episode Monica and I chatted about: Boundaries without resentment Signs you need to set boundaries in your business Identifying boundaries within yourself - self-respect and discipline 'Silence' is golden... The importance of embodying your boundaries into your energy The surprising benefit of distancing yourself from validation Teaching your boundaries through gentle communication You can find Monica at https://monicayates.com.au/ (https://monicayates.com.au/) and sign up to her masterclass at https://monicayates.com.au/monica_work/boundaries-bitch/ or on Instagram @ monicayateshealth SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB (https://stephtaylor.co/DBB) 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig (https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig) Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi (https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi) Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Instagram has always been a core part of my business that has seen me reach great levels of success. However, with the ever-changing algorithms and content saturation we are experiencing today, I decided it was time to reassess its impact on my future goals. In this episode, I share with you my journey through Instagram My IG success story...the early days! The reality of those 'shiny objects' (aka Reels) Navigating the posting conundrum - what I want to post vs what my followers want to see It's okay to not be 'BIG' on Instagram (particularly if it doesn't fit your goals) How to make Instagram 'work for me' - options, options, options... And...where to from here! TL;DR - You don't HAVE to do anything in your biz. Do what works for you—and that includes IG. SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB (https://stephtaylor.co/DBB) 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig (https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig) Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi (https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi) Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Tech glitches are a given, particularly when you are launching! I've had my fair share...but it doesn't need to feel like the 'end of the world'!! In this episode, I share with you some of my tech glitches and how I handled them... Launching on Friday 13th.... Testing, testing....503 error! Everyone's called 'Sarah', right? Webinar "Going live in 3,2,1".... That time 60 people got all 13 cart open emails at once The positive take-away from unintended glitches is the opportunity it presents to re-evaluate your processes to minimise a reoccurrence! SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB (https://stephtaylor.co/DBB) 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig (https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig) Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi (https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi) Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Tarzan is a copywriter and email marketing specialist who has the unique ability to write fun and engaging emails that WANT to be read! Her story-based copywriting and consistent email model is designed to not only return a high email open rate but in turn, build better relationships and audience growth. In this episode, Tarzan and I chatted about: Why your email marketing strategy should be the centre of your business The striking differences between communication by email marketing and social media How to do 'a lot' with a small email list The benefit of storytelling as a unique value proposition Lessons learned in email list building Tips for developing relatable, easy-read, saleable emails (and overcoming the fear of 'unsubscribe') How to keep small email list engagement The difficulty of identifying your best business balance Love this interview? Get MORE! Join Tarzan for her FREE Masterclass: Small List, Big Profit https://tarzankayglobal.samcart.com/referral/masterclass/TWNXfJXXjvNRfNrz  And get to know her better on instagram https://www.instagram.com/tarzan_kay/ (@tarzan_kay)   SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB (https://stephtaylor.co/DBB) 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig (https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig) Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi (https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi) Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

This episode is designed to help prevent you from making some of the big mistakes you can make in a launch. This is an extract from my book, 99 Launch Lessons.   SHOW LINKS: Get the book — 99 Launch Lessons: https://stephtaylor.co/book  Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends:  https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Madison is another of my Launch Magic Alumni who enjoys a successful career as a Women’s Hormone Specialist and Naturopath. After personally experiencing health issues, Madison took her knowledge as a scientist and high school science teacher and pivoted her career into the health space, specifically her passion for empowering and educating women about hormone health. Today Madison runs a successful 8 week Balance your Hormones Course. In this episode, Madison and I chatted about: How and why she took her education and knowledge to a digital product How Launch Magic gave her the realisation that the ‘Success of your launch is reliant on your ENERGY’ Madison’s post-it note strategy for boosting your confidence when teaching a live webinar Her ‘a-ha’ moment after content sharing in the lead up to her launch The impact of stress on our hormones through launching—and how to minimise stress in a launch Learnings from her first launch and the boundaries and changes implemented going forward You can find Madison at https://www.madisondohnt.com/ and find her free eBook at https://www.madisondohnt.com/clearyoursymptoms or on instagram @ madisondohnt Doors are currently open to Launch Magic until 19th May. Find out more and enroll at https://stephtaylor.co/magic SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Michelle is a Launch Magic Alumni and a freelance website designer who adjusted her business model to continue servicing her 1:1 clients whilst removing herself from the equation. Michelle has successfully 'templatised' her entire business whilst still achieving great results for her clients.   In this episode, Michelle and I chatted about: How she was able to template her 1:1 custom design work How to make her templates meet a need and stand out in a crowded market whilst overcoming her fears Her experiences and learnings with launching (and relaunching) her online products Lessons and mistakes from her second launch (bonuses, fears and alike) How to create a webinar around templated products (as opposed to traditional online courses) Her 'lightbulb' moments from Launch Magic   You can find Michelle at https://www.michellepontvert.com/ (https://www.michellepontvert.com/) and find her templates at https://www.michellepontvert.com/shop (https://www.michellepontvert.com/shop) or on Instagram @ michellepontvert   Doors are currently open to Launch Magic until 19th May. Find out more and enroll at https://stephtaylor.co/magic (https://stephtaylor.co/magic)   SHOW LINKS: 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig (https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig) Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi (https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi) Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

If you're stuck in the endless cycle of procrastinating your launch (or launches), you're not alone. This episode I'm sharing why you keep doing it, and some steps you can take to stop procrastinating your launch. SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Launching can feel scary, because there's always the risk it might flop. But live launching can actually prevent this from happening. This episode, I'm reading an extract from my book, 99 Launch Lessons. Get your copy at https://stephtaylor.co/book   SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

I taught Launch Magic live for the first two rounds, rather than investing any time into recording it up-front. This episode, I'm sharing why I chose not to pre-record it all until the third time I taught the course. SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Too many ideas? Or not enough ideas for what to launch? Either way, this episode, I'm sharing how to come up with ideas to launch and how to choose what to launch next.  SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

Templates are tempting—after all, they can save you hours of work. However, they can hurt your launches and cramp your style. This episode, I'm sharing how they're hurting your launches. SHOW LINKS: Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB  5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

I'm a big believer in launching your offer before you invest too much time into creating it, as launching is the best way to test your idea. This episode, I'm breaking down exactly how I launched my newest course before I even recorded the very first lesson. Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

As an introvert, I'll be the first one to tell you that launching can drain your energy—if you do it the wrong way. This episode, I'm sharing how to launch and keep your energy up, so that you don't burn yourself out in the process. Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

If parts of your business are making you unhappy, you're responsible for it. This is a good thing, because it means you have the power to change it. This episode, I'm reading an extract from my book, 99 Launch Lessons. Get your copy at https://stephtaylor.co/book Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

The first quarter of 2022 was an interesting one in my business. We did more than we've ever done in one quarter, and naturally, I made some mistakes. This episode, I'm sharing what those mistakes were and what you can learn from them. Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB (https://stephtaylor.co/DBB) 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co

You really don't have to be on social media if you don't want to. Yep— that's right. This episode, I'm sharing why. Register for my free masterclass — How to Grow your Audience in 2022 at https://stephtaylor.co/masterclass 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co