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Inspired for Action

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

A podcast for female entrepreneurs to learn what's working now in the online marketing space for connecting with your audience and selling your offers. You'll learn from your fellow boss babes who have seen success and are breaking down exactly what they did so you can take action and apply it in your business.

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How to Create a Profitable Email Welcome Sequence with Monica Snyder

June 01, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

What happens after someone signs up for one of your freebies? If the answer is you deliver the freebie, and then nothing... settle in for today’s episode, because you’re going to learn how to pick up all that money you’re leaving on the table by implementing a profitable email welcome sequence into your business. In today’s episode, I’m talking to Monica Snyder – founder of Birdsong.co and a business & marketing strategist that helps entrepreneurs, experts, and authors systemize customer ex...

How to add day rates to your business with Jordan Gill

May 25, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

There are only a few pivotal moments in my business that I can look back on and think “why didn’t I do this sooner?!” and launching my day rate offer, Buy My Day, was definitely one of them. Up until then, I had been offering custom sales page design as a typical 4-6 week project. It always felt so HARD and I had decided that working with clients 1-1 just wasn’t for me… until I discovered day rate offer In this episode, I’m chatting with Jordan Gill all about day rates/intensives/VIP days a...

The Secret Script for Effortless Sales Calls with Meghan Lamle

May 18, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Do you dread getting on sales calls with potential customers? Does the thought of “selling” right there on the spot make you break out in hives? What if sales calls didn’t have to feel so scary? What if you had a script you could follow that would help you feel more comfortable talking about your services over the phone? In this episode, I’m chatting with Meghan Lamle, sales expert for female entrepreneurs, all about how to run an effortless sales call using her proven script. As a go-to sa...

Leveraging live streams to skyrocket your business with Luisa Zhou

April 27, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Luisa Zhou is the creator of the Employee to Entrepreneur system, which teaches people how to leave their day job and start their own six-figure plus business working for themselves. She’s helped thousands of students launch their own businesses that generate anywhere from 30K to 100K in less than a year. Her advice has been featured in numerous online and print publications including Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Success magazine, and more. In today’s episode, Luisa and I are talking about ho...

12 Easy Ways to Build Major Authority and Trust on Your Sales Page

April 06, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

The fact is, as more people start online business, most business owners struggle to get their message heard. The online world is super noisy and customers are looking for authorities in specific niches to trust with their money and time. I want YOU to be one of those authorities and today I’m going to walk you through 12 different ways you can show your authority on your sales page. Keep in mind, you can use these tips for everything else you do in your business, too. They’re not just for ...

Why You Procrastinate and How to Stop with Cristina Roman

March 30, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Cristina Roman is a Washington, DC-based Certified Life Coach, though you may find her wandering the streets of Guatemala or Italy. She works with people who are ready to give up overwhelm, stress, and procrastination in order to bring more focus into their professional and personal lives. She half-jokes that she’s the Cross Legged Coach; her goal is always to keep things casual but wildly impactful in her work. In this episode, I’m talking to Cristina about procrastination – why we do it, ...

How to Get More Leads and Sales from Pinterest with Meagan Williamson

March 23, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

If you run an online business (and I assume you do if you’re currently reading this), are you fully utilizing the power of Pinterest to get more eyeballs on your offers? If not, then listen up, because today’s episode is going to blow your mind. In this episode, I’m chatting with Meagan Williamson – Pinterest Strategist, niche marketing expert and OG Pinner. Meagan helps overwhelmed and confused business owners learn how to run their own Pinterest marketing so they can grow their audience w...

The Power of Focusing on One Offer with Heather Crabtree

March 16, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Have you ever felt the nudge to let go of something in your business in order to go all in on something else? The thought of closing down something that you worked so hard to create can feel so scary, but the benefits of doing so can be huge. From an internal standpoint, when you put all of your energy and focus into one offer, you’re able to make it the best it can be. From an external standpoint, your audience will be crystal clear on what you sell because you’re only promoting one thing ...

The 4-Step Organic Funnel Strategy for Booking Clients Every Week with Stephanie Hess

March 09, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Raise your hand if you feel like getting your ideal clients on the phone feels like pulling teeth! 🙋‍♀️ It felt like that for my guest, too. Discovering that one strategy that works for you and creates a pipeline of potential clients for your business can take a lot of trial and error, but I want to shortcut that path for you. In this episode, I’m chatting with Stephanie Hess – a Fortune 500 Beauty Director turned self-made entrepreneur, online business strategist and high-vibrational mento...

How to Pivot in Your Business with Hayley Luckadoo

March 02, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Do you feel a calling to do something more in your business? Or maybe you want to change what you’re doing altogether? Well then, today’s episode is for you! In this episode, I’m chatting with Hayley Luckadoo – a motivational speaker and business coach who loves to empower women entrepreneurs to take steps towards their big dreams and a better life. Hayley spends her days creating content and resources to help entrepreneurs take risks, go all in, and turn their “what if’s” into tangible rea...

Strategy Session: Instagram Micro-Funnels & Launching a New Membership Site with Hannah Holmes

February 24, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

I had the opportunity to get on the phone with 20 people that are a part of my audience and learn so much about them. It was really awesome because these calls were set up more as strategy sessions. I was able to help them get through and solve something, get through a struggle that they were having, a decision they needed to make or something else and actually get them one step closer to reaching their goals to taking that next step, getting them to take action. This one is with Hannah Hol...

5 Steps to Start Building Your Audience Online

February 17, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MB

Pivoting Your Offers to Better Serve Your Customers with Meg Sutton

February 10, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Have you ever wondered what it's like to totally pivot your business as a product-based shop? If so, this episode is for you! Today I'm chatting with Meg Sutton, who is the founder and creator of the products over at Belle & Union, which is a company that sells Letterpress printed cards are printed southern-inspired wrapping papers and handcrafted Artisan goods. The shop has been featured in Country Living, Rachel Ray, Southern Living, Southern Lady, and Oh So Beautiful Paper. In this inte...

The Top 3 Ways I Organically Grew My Email List in 2019 (And What I’m Planning for 2020)

February 04, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

I could preach all day about the importance of starting an email list. I’m so thankful that I listened to my mentors back in 2012 and started my email list soon after I went full-time in my business.  But just saying “start an email list” is one thing. Actually starting one and getting people to voluntarily hand over their email address is a completely different thing. So how do you actually find people for your email list? How do you grow your email list without paying for ads? In this e...

Strategy Session: Building an Online Audience from Scratch with Pamela Cancel

January 27, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Back in December, I got on the phone with 20 members of my email list to learn more about them and help them work through something they were struggling with. I learned so much from these calls and I’m so thankful for the women who said yes to showing up and sharing their struggles with me. One of those amazing ladies is my guest on today’s podcast episode, Pamela Cancel. After our call, I emailed her and asked if she’d be ok with me sharing our conversation for all to hear. And thankfull...

Transitioning Back to 1-on-1 Coaching with Sheila Joy

January 20, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Have you ever launched a new offer and realized it wasn’t a good fit for you and your clients? Sometimes we want to test out all the different way to work with clients, and you won’t know what works until you try it. But what happens when you launch something and quickly realize it was the wrong move?! That’s what I’m talking to Sheila Joy about on today’s podcast episode. Sheila Joy is a Purpose, Mindset, and Business Coach who helps growth-seeking creatives transform their calling into a...

How to Create and Book Out a Signature Service with Courtney Chaal

January 13, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

I have a question for you… What’s your number? I know you have one… That BIG revenue goal you’re determined to hit in 2020, and no matter how big that number is, the hardest thing to figure out is how you’re actually going to reach your goal without totally burning yourself out. There are so many things you could do, but I want to show you the easiest and fastest way to hit your revenue goal this year I asked my long-time friend, Courtney Chaal to join me on the podcast this week to share ...

7 Black Friday Promo Ideas for Course Creators

November 12, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

It’s already the middle of November, have you thought about your Black Friday promo yet? Even if not, you can still do a special offer for your audience. If you’re selling information, I have seven ideas that you can do for a Black Friday promo this year. Some are going to be easier than others to create, but the good news is that most of them don’t require you to create anything new in your business. Grab my sales page success secrets for FREE >> http://amandagenther.com/secrets

Write Your Sales Page in Half the Time

November 05, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

The #1 struggle I hear from my audience when it comes to creating a sales page is the act of writing your sales page. And you stay stuck in overwhelm for way too long when you could have already had your sales page done and ready to launch with the right tools and mindset. So today, I want to help you take the next step. I’m going to share 3 tips that will help you write your sales page in HALF the time it would normally take. Because I want you to finish your sales page as quickly as yo...

3 Ways to Niche Your Online Course So It's Easier to Sell

October 29, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MB

If you’ve been in business for more than a millisecond, you’ve probably had at least 5 people tell you that you need to niche down. And although, you know they’re likely right… for some reason, you still haven’t committed. The concept of “niching” can be a bit intimidating. I mean, you don’t want to leave anybody out, right?! Niching down allows you to laser focus on a specific group of people and/or problem and go all in. It allows you to speak your ideal customer’s language because you...

Stop Blaming Your Sales Page for Your Lack of Sales

October 22, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MB

Before you can create a sales page, you have to have an irresistible offer. Without an irresistible offer, a sales page is going to be just another page on your website that collects dust. No matter how great your sales page sounds and looks, if nobody wants your offer, then the page is going to be completely useless. Sometimes I find that people assume that their sales page is to blame if they aren't getting any new customers and clients. But the truth is that by the time someone gets to ...

How to Fix a Flopped Launch (and Fix Your Launch Mindset) with Steph Taylor

October 15, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

You know when there’s a car accident and all the other cars slow down to see what’s going on, which just causes even more of a traffic jam?! Well, we’re human and we can’t help but be curious when bad things happen. So when my guest told me how she had a horrible launch, I knew I needed to get her on the podcast to talk all about what went wrong! In this episode, I’m chatting with Steph Taylor – a corporate dropout turned launch addict, marketing nerd and host of the bite-sized online marke...

How to Create Your First Tripwire Funnel with Eden Fried

October 08, 2019 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

If you’ve been wanting to try out a tripwire funnel for your business, then this episode is for you! A tripwire funnel is a great way to get started with funnels and make a little bit of extra money in the process. I’ve had a great experience with tripwire funnels, and it converted really well. I fully believe this is something that more people should be doing because they’re perfect for anyone who’s running an online business. If you want to try one for your business but you don’t know wh...

Selling an Online Course through an Evergreen 5-Day Challenge with Shannon Mattern

October 01, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at hosting a free challenge to sell more of your offer? A free challenge has such a great opportunity to massively grow your email list and connect with your audience at the same time. Running a free challenge is definitely on my list for 2020. What about you? If you want to try a challenge, then you’re going to love today’s episode, because I’m chatting with Shannon Mattern about how she sells her evergreen course through a 5 day challenge. Shannon M...

Starting Over in Business & Making $12k Her First Month Back with Megan Minns

September 24, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Have you ever considered quitting your business? I'm going to assume that everyone reading that question can confidently say "Hell, yes!", because at some point in our journey, we've ALL considered quitting our business and getting a barista job at Starbucks. Well, my guest on the podcast today took it one step further and DID quit her business. Megan Minns is a Business Coach for online entrepreneurs. She teaches entrepreneurs how to combine the power of planning, productivity, and minds...

How to Start and Grow a Monthly Subscription Box Service with Julie Ball

September 17, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Have you ever considered launching an online subscription box? I know I have! Or, have you ever just been curious as to how they actually work? I always had so many questions, like... ... how do they make money? ... do they get the box items for free or do they need to buy them? ... do they pack the boxes themselves or use a warehouse? And the list could go on. Well, I finally got the chance to ask ALL my questions. 🙌 In this episode, I'm interviewing Julie Ball, founder of Sparkle Hu...

How to Launch an Online Shop Using Dropshipping with Gemma Bonham-Carter

September 10, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Have you ever thought about creating your own online shop, but worried about how much time it would require to create, ship and run the day-to-day operations? Me, too! In fact, I did launch an online shop and got totally burnt out on running it, because it required so much time that I didn’t have. That’s why I reached out to today’s guest. In this episode I’m chatting with Gemma Bonham-Carter, Online Business expert, on how you can launch an online shop using dropshipping (the most passive ...

Choosing Your Marketing Strategy Based on Your Personality with Brit Kolo

September 03, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Do you suffer from Shiny Marketing Strategy Symptom… Shiny Object Syndrome’s more fun cousin? With all of the noise on social media and in your inbox these days, it’s hard to focus on only the strategies that are actually going to work for you. That’s why I’ve brought in my friend and marketing expert, Brit Kolo to help us decide which marketing strategies work best for our personalities. Grab the Episode's Show Notes here: https://amandagenther.com/episode-6/

How to Create Profitable Instagram Sales Funnels for Your Offers with Emily Osmond

August 27, 2019 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Have you ever felt stumped by Instagram? Ok, ok, maybe you feel stumped by Instagram everyday? You’re spending so much time to build your followers, but you’re not seeing much return on all of your effort…  If that sounds like you, then you’re going to love today’s episode, because I’m chatting with Emily Osmond, Instagram expert, on how you can use Instagram to turn your followers into subscribers and then into buyers. In this episode, we talk about the four types of content you should be...

Behind-the-Scenes of Running a Successful Stock Photo Subscription Site with Elle Drouin

August 20, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Have you ever wanted to created an online subscription site, but had no clue where to begin? Well, you’re in luck, because today I’m talking to Elle Drouin, founder of Styled Stock Society. Elle is a product stylist, photographer, crazy dog mom, and host of the Revenue on Repeat Summit. When she’s not styling and shooting photos for the Styled Stock Society – a stylish stock photography membership for women entrepreneurs, she helps other women create, launch, and grow subscription businesse...

$22k from Hosting an Online Summit (and how to host your own) with Krista Miller

August 13, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Oh man, today’s episode is going to blow your mind. 💥 I’m chatting with my friend and Designer / Online Summit Host, Krista Miller. In this episode, we talk about how she brought in over $21,000 in revenue from hosting her 3rd online summit. She walks us through, step-by-step how you can create and host your own online summit, how to structure the summit so it’s profitable for you and your speakers, and what she has tried in her online summits that haven’t worked out so well. Krista breaks...

$12k in Sales from Low-Priced Courses and Facebook Ads with Amy Crane

August 06, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode, I'm chatting with Amy Crane from Social Lab Marketing about how she was able to bring in an extra $12k in revenue while she was away on vacation for a week by selling courses that she already had created. She walks us through which products she sold, how people found them while she away and breaks down the exact funnel that lead to the $12k in sales. Plus, I had to end the episode by asking her a few FB Ads questions, since that’s her bread and butter. Grab Amy's Exact Funn...

Welcome to the Inspired for Action Podcast

July 23, 2019 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MB

Welcome to the very first episode of the Inspired for Action podcast! I am so excited to be chatting with you guys today. I have been wanting to launch this podcast for a while now and I finally just decided to dive in and try to do it, because that’s just what I do. I created this podcast because I wanted to hear more behind-the-scenes stories of how people are making money online.  There’s a time and a place for hearing someone’s entire backstory, but I’m more interested in the NOW. Wh...