Simple Online Business
305 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsThe Simple Online Business podcast is for business owners who want to start and build profitable, sustainable online businesses. Host Samantha Siffring is a business coach and agency founder who is known for her simple and doable approach to business and marketing. She has helped hundreds of women start and grow profitable businesses in all industries and is the founder of Booked Out Business, the leading business coaching membership for online business owners and freelancers. Each week, she brings straightforward tips, strategies, and mindset shifts that will get you moving forward in your business, whether you're just starting out or established.
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Ep. 104 How Much Free Value Is the Right Amount?
March 11, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBI get a lot of questions about how much free value to give – and how much is too much. I think one of the greatest secrets to consistently great content is this: STOP overthinking it. When you are questioning every single thing you post, putting so much pressure on each piece of content to be GREAT, and expecting it to get you the results you’re looking for (aka clients), you actually prevent yourself from producing consistently. In this week’s episode, I’m teaching you how to produce ...
Ep. 103 How to Be Consistent in Your Business
March 04, 2020 15:25 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBA lot of you tell me you struggle with consistency in your business. There's one reason why: You are using the wrong fuel. Taking inconsistent action in your business shows that you are fueling yourself with inspiration and motivation and excitement. Fueling up like this is like trying to take a cross country road trip in an electric car. You've got to stop and plug yourself in A LOT. To go the distance in your business and take consistent action long enough to build momentum, you ne...
Ep. 102 How to Sell When You're New
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB“How do you get those first few clients before you have testimonials and success track record?” I get this question all the time from new entrepreneurs – and ones who are pivoting into a new business. It is normal to be hesitant to sell when you don’t have the social proof yet, but getting past it is how you create the business you want to have. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to this, but on today’s episode I’m giving you the road map to signing those first few clients even when...
Ep. 101 The Value of a Coach
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBI have been a coach for almost five years now – and I have worked with numerous coaches myself for personal and business growth. One of the most common questions I get from people is, “What do coaches actually do? How do they help people? How could a coach help ME?” On today’s episode I share my thoughts on the value of working with a coach – based on my experiences as a client of several different coaches and as a coach myself. If you’ve ever wondered how a coach could help you, or if yo...
Ep. 100 10 Thoughts that Have Changed My Life
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBEverything you ever create in your life starts as a thought. I’m often asked (usually by other coaches!) specifically which thought I used to create different results in my life and business. There are a few thoughts I’ve picked up over the years from various mentors and teachers that have shaped and changed my life in profound ways. These thoughts have been instrumental in growing my business, serving my clients, and making business & personal decisions. This week, I’m sharing 10 thoug...
Ep. 99 Reaching Your Launch Goals with Kristen Boss
February 05, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week, I’m interviewing one of my clients, Kristen Boss. On our consult call, Kristen expressed a goal of having a $20k launch, but was hesitant about investing in coaching. We struck a deal – I’d have her on the podcast if she hit $20k in her recent launch. Of course, she made her goal and is here to share her experience with us. For this week’s episode, Kristen is joining me to share her thoughts on our initial consult call, the challenge I set for her, the income goals she met,...
Ep. 98 Traits of My Most Successful Clients (Part 3)
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBToday is Part 3 of my series on traits of my most successful clients. You may have noticed that all three of the traits I’ve shared have been things these clients learned or deepened during coaching. Mastering these three traits helped them to take what they had already done on their own to the next level. Implementing and mastering these three traits will help you take your current results to the next level, too. I’m excited to share the final trait of my most successful clients, and th...
Ep. 97 Traits Of My Most Successful Clients (Part 2)
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBWelcome to Part Two of my series on traits of my most successful clients. I spend a lot of time thinking about my clients – where they are getting stuck, or where they still wanting to go – and how we can get them there faster. I also spend a lot of time thinking about my “BEST clients” –not specific clients, but actually a list of traits that I look for in my potential clients that will indicate to me that they will get results while we work together… and that I’ll love working with them...
Ep. 96 Traits Of My Most Successful Clients (Part I)
January 15, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn case you didn’t know, my clients are amazing. I believe in them 100%. They’re transforming themselves, their lives, their businesses, and their finances through our work together. They’re growing, getting results, and hitting their goals in the process. The mental and emotional results of hitting their goals and getting the results they desire is evident. My clients have new levels of self-confidence, they’re standing taller, trusting themselves, taking responsibility, healing relat...
Ep. 95 What I Learned Growing From $10k Months To $25k Months
January 08, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn the second part of last year, I joined a mastermind then shifted from consistent $10k months in my business to consistent $25k+ months. In this episode, I’m breaking down for you exactly what I learned, changed, and did to make this shift in my revenue. It’s a behind the scenes view into what it looks like to rapidly grow as a person, a business owner, and a coach — and a glimpse at the kinds of shifts I recommend that you make if you are looking to make a big leap in your business as ...
Ep. 94 How I Made $200k In 2019
January 01, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn December of last year, I set an impossible goal for 2019 - $200k. At the time, I couldn’t even figure out how to make the math work. But I did it. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how I did it, and I wanted to share with you what I’ve done and how I’ve grown as I reflect back on 2019. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how I accomplished my $200k goal from beginning to end – including what I saw that I needed to do in order to make it happen. Highlights: Laying the grou...
Ep. 93 The Six Rules of Failing
December 25, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB2019 was the year of ambitious goals for me and my business, so it’s only natural I’ve been thinking about failing a lot this year. Some of the goals I set for myself earlier this year have been epic wins, and others have been fails. This week, I’m sharing my six rules of failing – including how I view them, why they’re necessary, and how to reframe them and what they mean. Highlights: Don’t judge If you’re not failing, you’re not dreaming big enough What feels risky now, will be...
Ep. 92 How To Be More Valuable To Your Clients
December 18, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBThe way we make more money is by bringing more value to the world. One of the best ways to do this is by being incredibly valuable to the clients you already have. This week, I’ll be sharing my suggestions for how to become more valuable to your existing clients, why my own growth is essential, and what your clients need from you in order to become more valuable themselves. Highlights: Grow yourself DO the work You’re the expert: OWN IT Text us and let us know what you thought...
Ep. 91 Don't Blame It On The Kids
December 11, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBI hosted a week-long training event last week to help people plan and prepare for 2020. It’s still available if you haven’t seen it yet, and you’ll find the link below! Many of the moms in the event identified with feeling like they can’t accomplish what they want because of their kids. I hear this from a lot of my clients, too – sometimes they specifically say they set their dream aside when they started a family. It’s time for a wake-up call: Your kids don’t want to be the reason you ...
Ep. 90 How To Make Your Money Back
December 04, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBLately I’ve been sharing about the big investment I just made in my business for coaching in 2020 and how I KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt that I’ll make my money back, and the members of my FB Group requested this topic Right now is the time when most of us are planning out our expenses in our businesses for the following year. I wanted to share my wisdom on how to guarantee your own Return On Investment when you are investing in a coach. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing more on h...
Ep. 89 My Story
November 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBRecently, I’ve been asked by a few members of my FB group, Online Business Building Mamas, to share more about me, my story, and how I’ve grown my business, got into coaching, picked my niche of business coaching for moms, etc. In this week’s episode I’m sharing with you my journey, the right steps I took that helped my business grow, and my biggest takeaways on what works and what doesn’t when you want to uplevel your business. Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode ...
Ep. 88 Four Things You’re Doing That Are Hurting Your Sales
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBI’ve heard some really crazy stories about sales gone wrong from my clients. They’re practices highlighted by business coaches – either by teaching or doing. I want you to know that there is a better way to sell. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing four things you’re doing that are hurting your sales, and the four things I’ve done instead that have helped me create a six-figure business that are aligned with my beliefs. Highlights: Your strategy has to be in alignment Take it seri...
Ep. 87 How to Book Discovery Calls
November 13, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhy should prospective clients want to get on board with you? As early business owners we often make one of two mistakes: -Seeing every comment, like, post, conversation, or interaction as an invitation to blindly pitch our services with scripted messages. -Not taking the opportunity to pitch our services at opportune times. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on how to book more sales conversations, giving you examples of exactly what to do and say to stay natural and no...
Ep. 86 Becoming a Pro
November 06, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBOne of the things that really made the difference for me reaching my recent $30K month is the idea of becoming a pro at what you do. For me, this was choosing the thought “I am a pro coach.” I was introduced to the idea of being a pro vs. an amateur at an event with my mastermind coach. I think the mentality of being a pro is what separates those who are super successful from those who aren’t. Today, I want to encourage and inspire all of you who know you have work to do in this area to h...
Ep. 85 Content Isn't Converting? This Is Why
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWe hear so much about the importance of content in business: Content is king Give, give, give Create value We spend tons of time creating tons of content and then…crickets. In this episode, I’m sharing four possible reasons why your content isn’t converting followers into customers. What it needs to be, what it needs to convey, how to make sure it’s being seen. Highlights: NOT ALL CONTENT IS VALUABLE Your thoughts + feelings impact what you create! Don’t be afraid to be a...
Ep. 84 How to Solve Every Problem
October 23, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week’s episode is in response to a client’s request. She wanted to hear more about how I implement Brooke Castillo’s concept of “superthinking” in my business. If you’d like to hear the original version from Brooke’s podcast (highly recommended, by the way!), the link is in the show notes. The idea behind superthinking is to spend time intentionally thinking differently, asking yourself really good questions, and coming up with ALL the answers you possibly can. Brooke describes it ...
Ep. 83 YOLO: The Only Thing That’s Actually Scarce
October 16, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBI’m listening to a super mind bendy book this week. The premise: everything we think we know about time is false and all an illusion. While time is something we made up and it’s relative to our unique position in the universe, but our lives here are finite. Who you are right now is a limited resource…one of the most limited in the world. I truly think we all have THAT THING we know we are meant to do. And most of us are waiting to really dive in and do it as if we have unlimited time. ...
Episode 82: Do This One Thing To Sign Clients
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBToday’s episode is inspired by my clients. I spent some time this week thinking about each of them, exactly where they are now, where they really want to be, and what I think they need to do to get where they want to go. At the end, I realized at least half of my current clients need to do the same thing! I tend to attract women who aren’t afraid to work, but a trap they fall into in their business is spending way too much of their time doing the wrong kind of action. Here’s the problem ...
Ep. 81 How to Stand Out in Your Industry
October 02, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBFollowing the crowd is slowing you down. Imagine what it would be like to never pay attention to your competitors again. To not even think they are your competitors – to think of yourself as being in a league of your own. You offer things no one else offers. You market in a way no one else markets. People seek you out because your message and style are so unique, and the way you’ve grown your business becomes a movement. How committed are you to achieving THAT vision? Because you can ha...
Ep. 80 Don't Set SMART Goals
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBYour goals are the reason you aren't making more money. We’ve been told to set realistic and attainable goals, goals where we can see the clear path to HOW we will achieve them… and this – keeps us producing MORE of the same and stifles our creativity as entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs need to be constantly thinking outside the box, and I’ve found that setting goals that seem impossible is a GREAT way to find the limits you’ve put on yourself that aren’t real -and move beyond them. Impossibl...
Ep. 79 How to Become Magnetic – to Make Friends, Get Clients
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWhen I started building my old network marketing business, I had a friend who was doing it SO much better than I was. She had a magnetic appeal to others. They wanted to be around her all the time and do whatever she was doing. I thought she had some kind of unique trait that I didn’t have. Was her magnetic personality because of some innate personality trait? Did that mean I couldn’t be that successful as well? If this resonates with you, you might also be comparing yourself to someon...
Ep. 78 The Keys to Making Money from Home: Step 5, Self Discipline
September 11, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBDo you want to make full time income from home…as a mom? When I first became a mom, I thought I had to make a choice: stay at home with the kids or make lots of money doing something you love. Now, I have a profitable and fulfilling career from home and help others do the same. On this episode, I’m talking about the one that makes all the others work: self discipline aka focus and follow through. Highlights: Work sometimes feels like work Mindset + ACTION Showing up day after day Thi...
Ep. 77 The Keys to Making Money from Home: Step 4, Your Vision
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBDo you want to make full time income from home...as a mom? When I first became a mom, I thought I had to make a choice: stay at home with the kids or make lots of money doing something you love. Now, I have a profitable and fulfilling career from home and help others do the same. On this episode, we talk about your vision, and why having a clear vision is absolutely necessary to help you achieve anything you want with your business. I give examples from my own business, my clients’ businesse...
Ep. 76 The Keys to Making Money from Home: Step 3, Your Ability to Say No
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBDo you want to make full time income from home…as a mom? When I first became a mom, I thought I had to make a choice: stay at home with the kids or make lots of money doing something you love. Now, I have a profitable and fulfilling career from home and help others do the same. On this episode, I am talking about one of the keys to a profitable online business: your ability to say no. The concept of tradeoffs is kind of taboo for us mom entrepreneurs, but the fact is – when we say yes to som...
Ep. 75 The Keys to Making Money from Home: Step 2, People
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBDo you want to make full time income from home…as a mom? When I first became a mom, I thought I had to make a choice: stay at home with the kids or make lots of money doing something you love. Now, I have a profitable and fulfilling career from home and help others do the same. On this episode, I am talking about one of the keys to a profitable online business: people. Highlights: TRUST that you KNOW Being valuable You’re the expert on where to find your people Things Mentioned to C...
Ep. 74 The Keys to Making Money From Home: Step 1, Clarity + What You Have to Offer
August 14, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDo you want to make full time income from home…as a mom? When I first became a mom, I thought I had to make a choice: stay at home with the kids or make lots of money doing something you love. Now, I have a profitable and fulfilling career from home and help others do the same. On this episode, I am talking about one of the keys to a profitable online business: clarity, specifically clarity around what you offer, your skills, and the value you bring. Whether you have a business already or no...
Ep. 73 How to Build an Engaged Audience You Love
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThe more my Facebook group grows, the more I get questions about how to grow an audience. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing my top 7 tips for growing and managing an engaged audience you love – whether it’s a Facebook group or something different. Highlights: High quality or not at all Trust building You’re NOT a robot Things Mentioned to Check Out: Schedule a Call Bit.ly/callsamantha Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s Connect! See how to work w...
Ep. 72 How to Know If You're Doing It Right
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe most obvious way to know you’re doing things right in your business is the results you create – but how do you know you’re on the right track before the results are there? In an instant gratification world, it can be hard to know if the seeds you’re planting in your business are going to work out or not – and if you’re even doing this whole business thing right. On this episode, I’m shining a light on how to know if you’re doing it right – or wrong – in your business. You’ll hear the...
Ep. 71 Get Out of the How Spiral
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBDo you ever feel like you’re often asking “how…?” in your business? “How do I get clients? How do I find people? How do I talk to them?” The questions are endless, and being caught in the how spiral can make you feel so powerless and like you’ll never figure it out. On this episode, I talk about why this happens and how to stop the spiral to get real answers and real results. Highlights: Getting fixated on not knowing enough + focusing on the wrong things Belief comes before the how o...
Ep. 70 Monday Inspiration: Spend vs. Invest
July 22, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBOn today’s Monday Inspiration episode, I’m talking about the difference between spending and investing and how to make sure you are truly investing in your business! Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s Connect! See how to work with me HERE
Ep. 69 Getting Your Partner On Board with Stuart Siffring
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode, I’m talking to my husband, Stuart Siffring, about being married to an entrepreneur and how to get your partner on board with your business. We are pulling back the curtain on our journey with my entrepreneurial journey, what he thinks about my business, and how that’s changed since I started. We are also sharing tips and insights to help improve your communication with your partner about your business. Highlights: Seeing the supportive partner job as an investment Even...
Ep. 68 Monday Inspiration: "It Has Already Been Done Before!"
July 15, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBOn this Monday Inspiration episode, I’m answering that negative voice in your head that is telling you “it’s already been done before!” If this one’s been holding you back, be sure to listen to this episode then get into action. Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s Connect! See how to work with me HERE
Ep. 67 Stop Playing Small
July 10, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWay too many of you are playing small in your lives and businesses: basically, you’re putting off your big goals and dreams to stay comfortable right now. On this episode, I talk about why that happens and how to stop doing it – by intentionally believing in yourself and your big dreams! Highlights: Putting off your goals + dreams to stay comfortable Uncovering beliefs that are holding you back It’s okay to feel silly! Things Mentioned to Check Out: Book a Session: bit.ly/callsama...
Ep. 66 Monday Inspiration: You Have to Grow
July 08, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBOn this Monday Inspiration episode, I’m talking about personality traits and why it’s necessary to grow and change to hit the next level in your life and business. Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s Connect! See how to work with me HERE
Ep. 65 You Don't Need Accountability
July 03, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIt’s basically the oldest advice in the book, right? “Get a coach for accountability” and “get an accountability partner.” Yeah, it works – but it’s a bandaid – not a cure. On this episode, I’m talking about why accountability isn’t what you actually need, what you really do need to follow through, and how to get it! Highlights: The power of self-discipline Spending time in belief + possibility Accepting the full responsibility for follow through Things Mentioned to Check Out: Ca...
Ep. 64 Monday Inspiration: Your Worth + Your Results
July 01, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.25 MBOn this Monday Inspiration episode, I am talking about the relationship between your worth and the results you create. Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s Connect! See how to work with me HERE
Ep. 63 “I Know What I Need to Do, I Just Need to Do It”
June 26, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBRaise your hand if you’ve ever said “I know what I need to do, I just need to do it.” I know you all have! This episode is all about how to actually get yourself to do it – and why saying the statement above is sabotaging you! Highlights: This is straight up FALSE Inspiration + motivation usually FOLLOW action Get committed to what you want to achieve Things Mentioned to Check Out: Atomic Habits by James Clear Free call with Samantha: bit.ly/callsamantha Text us and let us kno...
Ep. 62 Monday Inspiration: How to Believe
June 24, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.5 MBOn this Monday Inspiration episode, I’m sharing a visualization trick that has helped me to build my belief that I can achieve any goal I set! Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s Connect! See how to work with me HERE
Ep. 61 How to Handle Your Emotions
June 19, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBI recently got called out while being coached on my emotions – in this episode, I share what happened, and how I deal with uncomfortable emotions now. If the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship has got you down and you wish you could feel better, this one is for you! Highlights: Allowing your emotions space Noticing + resisting resistance Acting on emotions is different than allowing them Things Mentioned to Check Out: bit.ly/callsamantha Text us and let us know what you thought o...
Ep. 60 Monday Motivation: Make Mistakes Now
June 17, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.83 MBOn this Monday Inspiration episode, I am presenting the case for making more mistakes in your business and why failure is the best possible thing for your business. Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s Connect! See how to work with me HERE
Ep. 59 Past vs. Future Decision Making
June 12, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBYour future is determined by the decisions you make today. In this episode, I’m talking decision making. If you aren’t making the kind of progress you want to be making towards your goals – your decisions might be why. Listen to this episode to learn a new way to think about your decisions! Highlights: Assuming what happened in the past will happen again Making decisions based on where you want to be You KNOW what you want to create in the future, don’t use your past as a reason to n...
Ep. 58 Monday Inspiration: Authentic Marketing vs. Vulnerability
June 10, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBRaise your hand if you’re a Brene Brown fan! Me too, mama. On this week’s Monday Inspiration episode, I’m talking about how her concept of vulnerability differs from the authenticity and realness we bring to our marketing. Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s Connect! See how to work with me HERE
Ep. 57 Building Your Legacy
June 05, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBWhat do you want your legacy and impact to be in the world? What do you want to be remembered for? Today I’m taking a deep dive into building a legacy – sharing about mine, and sharing how to overcome a common pitfall when we are thinking about how we want to make a difference in the world. Highlights: Samantha’s ripple effect + legacy People pleasing is NOT legacy What do you want to be different in this world because you existed? Things Mentioned to Check Out: Bit.ly/callsamantha...
Ep. 56: Monday Inspiration: A Quick Tip to Stop Negativity
June 03, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MBOn this Monday Inspiration episode, I am sharing a quick tip you can try today to stop negative thinking immediately. Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s Connect! See how to work with me HERE
Ep. 55 Why Your Pitches Are Falling Flat
May 29, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWho throws up stuff in every “share your stuff here” thread on FB? Ever wonder why it doesn’t convert? This week on the podcast, I’m weeding through the posts I get on that thread in my group to share what works, what doesn’t work, and what to do differently to attract your ideal clients to your amazing offers. Highlights: Let your personality come out Speaking to pain points Make it easy to read READ BACK THROUGH IT Text us and let us know what you thought of the episode Let’s ...