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Are you the boss of your business? Of course you are! But what does that mean? Having a boss mindset has meant different things to me over the years, but I think I understand it more now than ever. With my business growing so quickly, I’ve had to really get a handle on this boss mindset and use it to grow my biz and my team. So in this episode, I'm sharing 6 ways to start thinking like a boss. We need more women just like you who are building big businesses. If your next step in your business is to hire a team to help you with your content strategy, marketing, or branding, my team is here and ready for you. Visit https://michellegiffordcreative.com/ to schedule a call with me to get started. Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/6-ways-to-start-thinking-like-a-boss/

Your business is growing and now you get to hire someone. You get to bring some people onto your team because you know that's your dream. So, who do you hire? I've had a lot of advice given about this and I've taken some advice. Some has worked out for me, some hasn't. I want to walk you through all of it. I'm going to give you a very real life view of how hiring people works and what you need to do to make it a success. The links I mentioned in the podcast: Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=7e1z9g Honeybook: http://share.honeybook.com/michelle48952 Get 50% off with this link Brittany Ratelle Contracts: https://creativecontracts.co/ Use MICHELLE15 for 15% off Michelle McGuire Creative: https://iammichellegifford.com/services#start-here.2 Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/how-to-make-your-first-hire-for-your-biz/

200 episodes! I'm celebrating my 200th episode of the podcast. And in this episode, I want to break down the things that I've learned over the last 200 episodes and what I would tell myself if I were starting over again. I have 10 things to share with you that I have learned, but one or two of these are going to stand out more than the others to you. Sometimes we need to slow down and to hear the message that is meant for each one of us. Whichever things stand out to you, can you DM me on Instagram? I'd love to connect with you there. Find me on instagram at @iammichellegifford. Get the full show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/9-lessons-ive-learned-since-starting-my-biz/

I want you to be able to enjoy the summer with your family while also growing your business. It might take a little bit of preparation, but you can batch your content for the summer. It's a lot of work upfront, but there's some peace of mind when you take your business seriously enough to make a plan. So that's what we're doing today. Get a free trial of Descript here: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=7e1z9g Link to Monday: https://mondaycom.grsm.io/michellegifford223 My Content Templates: https://iammichellegifford.com/ultimatecontentpack Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/how-to-batch-your-content-for-summer/

Do you wonder if the content you're creating is actually making money? Are you struggling trying to figure out how to create a plan that fits well? In this episode, I'm going to walk you through my step-by-step plan. I want to show you how I actually create a content plan. I use this for me, I use this for my clients, and I can't wait to share with you my 7 steps for creating a content plan that doesn't burn you out. Use this link to sign up for Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=7e1z9g Ultimate Content Idea Bank: https://iammichellegifford.com/ideabank Ultimate Content Template Pack: https://iammichellegifford.com/ultimatecontentpack Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/7-steps-to-reinvent-your-content-marketing-plan/

Have you ever created a content marketing plan and just not been able to stick to it? You have this whole calendar or planner where you map out what kind of content you create and then you just never show up and actually create that content. You are not alone! It can be overwhelming to post content because there's so much to do. In this episode, I want to walk you through how to create a content marketing plan that you actually stick to. It's gonna be easier than you think. Ep 157 4 P's of a Solid Brand Message https://soundcloud.com/user-147201608/ep-158-the-4-ps-of-good-brand-messaging Come follow me on TikTok! I'm @iammichellegiffor For the month of June, I'm going to be teaching more about TikTok for business on TikTok. So come find me there! Also, don't forget to text "TikTok" to 951-309-7885 to get my free Beginner's Guide to TikTok. Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/how-to-create-a-content-marketing-plan-you-actually-stick-to/

In episode 195, I helped you warm up to TikTok, so now I'm going to give you my beginner's guide to TikTok and how to get started. In this episode I'm sharing 9 things you should do to help you find success on TikTok and have it be a part of your business strategy. Come follow me on TikTok! I'm @iammichellegifford For the month of June, I'm going to be teaching more about TikTok for business on TikTok. So come find me there! Also, don't forget to text "TikTok" to 951-309-7885 to get my free Beginner's Guide to TikTok. Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/a-beginners-guide-to-tiktok-for-your-business/

It might be time for you to consider TikTok. I've been doing an experiment for the last 3 months to see how fast I could grow my TikTok following. On Instagram, it took me about 8 years to get 17,000 followers. In 3 months on TikTok, I have over 20,000 followers!! I know you're stressing out about TikTok, but I don't want you to stress about it. I want you to enter this conversation with a really open mind because I think TikTok could be a big game changer for your business. Text "TikTok" to 951-309-7885 to get my free Beginner's Guide to TikTok. And follow me on TikTok @iammichellegifford Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/is-it-time-to-use-tiktok-for-your-business/

We've talked about the 7 secret steps to staying consistent, but now I want to give you very specific tools for how you can actually stay consistent. In this episode I'm sharing 3 specific tools that will really change your business. Here are the links that I mentioned in the episode: Monday.com: https://mondaycom.grsm.io/michellegifford223 My Content Planner: https://iammichellegifford.com/planner Tailwind: https://tailwind.sjv.io/mg2B2y Google Planning Sheets: https://iammichellegifford.com/contentsheets Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/3-must-have-content-planning-tools-that-changed-my-business/

We all want to stay consistent, right? That's our intention, but life, busyness, being tired, and kids can all throw us off course. So what is the secret behind being consistent? As we are heading into summer, I don't want your business to completely get on the back burner. So I'm sharing with you 5 ways to be consistent in your business even when your life is busy. Also, today (May 17th) is the last day to join my coaching group Money Makers. The doors are closing until fall, so don't wait! Imagine how far your business will get before the doors open again. Join today: https://iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/the-secret-to-staying-consistent/

I want to introduce you to some of my favorite people. They are women in business who are in my Money Makers Coaching Group. They are coming on today to talk about their business, some things that they've learned, and to give you their best tips and advice for growing a business. I know we each come into our business at different stages and different experiences. I wanted to choose a few different women that show you the different types of businesses that you can apply what we teach about in Money Makers. Join Money Makers today! Doors close on May 17th! https://iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Lisa Dinsmore: https://mamalisaskitchen.com/blog/ https://www.instagram.com/mamalisaskitchen/ Scarlet Bushman: https://www.instagram.com/missionarymomco/ https://www.instagram.com/sparkgoodness/ Brenna Powell: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftingwithbrenna Brit Bennion: https://britbennion.mykajabi.com/content_collective https://www.instagram.com/britbennion/ Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/interesting-facts-i-bet-you-never-knew-about-biz-group-coaching/

Are you at a point where you know that you want to take your next step? You've been doing things and you're doing okay, but you feel like it's time to do more. In this episode, I'm going to break down how you can take that next step to overcome and to really step into the business and the business owner that you are and need to be. So hang on tight girl. We're ready for you! My Money Makers program is open from May 10th - 17th only, so don't wait! For only $347 a year, you get access to my courses, bi-monthly coaching calls, and an amazing community of business women like you. Join us today! iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/how-to-take-that-next-big-step-in-your-biz/

One of the biggest struggles that people have as they're growing a business is that they hear what they should be doing, but to translate that into your business can be really tricky. And so you have all of these questions, but you don't have someone that's actually looking at the inside of your business and telling you what you should do. In this episode, I'm giving you a peek into Money Makers. Moneymakers is my group coaching program, where you get access to all of my courses. And then twice a month, we have a Zoom call where I give some coaching and then we dive into your questions. I am opening my Money Maker program on May 10th. Join my launch party at 10am pst on Instagram to enter to win a free year of the Money Maker program. I'm also going to be giving away Money Maker gift boxes to the first people who purchase. So set your alarm and join me on May 10th! One of the questions I've been getting in my Money Makers group and on Instagram is "How are we going to do business this summer?" I don't want you to be stressed. I want you to be prepared. So I'm sharing 7 steps to help you run your business and still enjoy your summer. For a coach, community, and classes, join Money Makers: iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Hire the Michelle Gifford Creative Agency: michellegiffordcreative.com/ For the free Money Maker Goal Sheets text "Money Maker" to 951-309-7885. Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/7-steps-to-enjoy-summer-as-a-biz-owner/

You want to grow on Instagram. You're spending a lot of time there. You're doing all the work, but are you doing some things that are actually stopping you from growing on Instagram? In this podcast episode, we are going to talk all about that. We're going to talk about the 7 things that you need to stop doing if you really want to grow on Instagram. Join my Money Maker re-launch on Tuesday, May 10th at 10am pst on Instagram. I'm giving away a year of Money Makers! You have to be at the Instagram live to enter. And the first people who join Money Makers get a Money Makers box which includes my planner, a t-shirt, and stickers. I would love for you to be there and come join Money Makers! Episode 159 on customer journey: https://soundcloud.com/user-147201608/ep-159-your-customer-journey-the-power-of-knowing-the-path Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/want-to-grow-on-instagram-stop-doing-these-7-things/

You know that moment when you realize that you're really doing this, you're really running a business and you are excited to actually make this more than a hobby. I've seen this in my business, I've seen this in my clients and my moneymakers. There's this moment when you decide that you're going to take yourself seriously. So how do you do it? How do you go from hobby to money maker? This episode is going to show you. Join my Money Maker launch party and enter to win a free year of Money Makers at 10:00 AM on May 10th. For a coach, community, and classes, join Money Makers: https://iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Hire the Michelle Gifford Creative Agency: https://michellegiffordcreative.com/ For the free Money Maker Goal Sheets text "Money Maker" to 951-309-7885. Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/ready-to-turn-your-hobby-into-a-business-do-this-first/

"It's hard to grow on Instagram." "Instagram takes up all of my time." "Selling on Instagram makes me feel weird." I asked you on Instagram last week to tell me how you felt like growing a brand on Instagram was. Most of the words that were given to me were quite negative. So today we're going to be talking about how you can become an Instagram selling ninja because you have a product and you need to sell it on Instagram. In this episode, I am going to give you 7 tips on how to sell your product on Instagram and give you the confidence to start right now. Text "Money Maker" to 951-309-7885 to get my goal pages for the year and to track your monthly money making goals. Join my Money Makers coaching group for an amazing community, courses, and coaching. Visit iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/how-to-become-an-instagram-selling-ninja/

Are you wondering how you can start making more money with email marketing? On this episode, I have Stephanie from Six Sisters Stuff and also from Start-Up Spark. Stephanie and her sisters grew their business from a tiny hobby to a food media empire. Today, we're going to be talking about what email marketing is and how you can use it in your business to make money. First 3 Steps to Start Email Marketing: 1. Set up your email system 2. Create an opt-in to get people on your list 3. Email your list regularly Stephanie Loaiza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupsparkco/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-spark-podcast/id1563583721 Text "Money Maker" to 951-309-7885 to get my goal pages for the year and to track your monthly money making goals. Join my Money Makers coaching group for an amazing community, courses, and coaching. Visit iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/6-tips-to-help-you-make-more-money-with-your-email-list/

Are you tired of just posting and posting on Instagram and you don't feel like you're getting anywhere? It's time that we have an audit. We need to look at your Instagram and make sure that you have all of the foundational principles in place so that you can start creating content on your Instagram that is going to really get you followers and build your business. Ultimate Content Idea Bank: https://iammichellegifford.com/ideabank Ultimate Content Template Pack: https://iammichellegifford.com/ultimatecontentpack Text "Money Maker" to 951-309-7885 to get my goal pages for the year and to track your monthly money making goals. Join my Money Makers coaching group for an amazing community, courses, and coaching. Visit iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/7-tools-to-grow-your-brand-and-instagram-following-faster/

Do you want to know the real reason you're not accomplishing your goal? I hate to say it, but it's all in your head. Accomplishing your goals comes down to how you believe in them. Yes, you need to know stuff and you need to do stuff, but if you don't believe that you can accomplish your goal then you're sunk at the very beginning . In this episode, I'm going to give you a peek into what it's like to be a part of my Money Maker Coaching Group. Every two weeks, we have a live Zoom call where I do some coaching. We break into small groups and then I answer your questions. So I want to show you what that's like. And I'm really wanting you to get over your mindset blocks so I'm going to walk you through how you do it. If you are ready to get the coaching, the community, and the courses to make your business grow, come join Money Makers! It's just $347 for the whole year and you get access to all of this. You're going to love it. We would love to have you! Text "Money Maker" to 951-309-7885 to get my goal pages for the year and to track your monthly money making goals. Join my Money Makers coaching group for an amazing community, courses, and coaching. Visit iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/step-by-step-guide-for-accomplishing-your-business-goals/

Have you heard of Facebook Reels? Well, we should not be too surprised that Facebook is putting reels on their platform because everyone is loving short form content. In this episode, I'm going to tell you what Facebook reels are, how you can use them, and how you should be using them to grow our business. What content should you create? 1. Try the 4 E's: educate, entertain, engage, encourage 2. Use trending audio 3. Do transitions or have something visually appealing 4. Keep it short Instagram reels video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMBndF5A244 Text "Money Maker" to 951-309-7885 to get my goal pages for the year and to track your monthly money making goals. Join my Money Makers coaching group for an amazing community, courses, and coaching. Visit iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-facebook-reels/