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How to Save Time When Marketing on Instagram

How to Save Time When Marketing on Instagram

Instagram can be such a time suck if you’re not careful, especially if you don’t have a strategy in place….
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Episode #005. Should you Teach Your Courses On An Online Marketplace Like Skillshare or Udemy

Episode #005. Should you Teach Your Courses On An Online Marketplace Like Skillshare or Udemy

This episode is all about whether or not you should use a marketplace to sell your courses. So that would…
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Episode #004. 5 Mindset Shifts When Creating Digital Products

Episode #004. 5 Mindset Shifts When Creating Digital Products

Today, we are going to chat about mindset. About your mindset when you go down this digital product path. So,…
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Episode #003. Is Passive Income Just a Pipe Dream?

Episode #003. Is Passive Income Just a Pipe Dream?

I’m so excited to bring to you yet another episode about Passive Income. Today, we’re going to talk about whether…
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Episode #002: Passive Income Versus Active Income For Creatives

Episode #002: Passive Income Versus Active Income For Creatives

Today we’re talking all about passive income versus active income, and what that can do for your creative business. Once…
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Episode #001: Welcome to the Creative Passivepreneur Show

Episode #001: Welcome to the Creative Passivepreneur Show

Welcome to the Creative Passivepreneur Show! This short episode will share with you a little bit about me, your host,…
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If you want to make Instagram Stories a part of yo If you want to make Instagram Stories a part of your marketing strategy, my Insta Stories Bootcamp is on sale until next Tuesday, December 1st!⁠ ⁠ ISB is my favorite course I've created simply because marketing can be fun (and that's what I aim to make it be!).⁠ ⁠ When you lean into what works best for you and you know all the creative tools that using Stories offers you, you can make marketing on IG the most fun part of your day.⁠ ⁠ Here are some kind words from a student who joined last year:⁠ ⁠ "Insta Stories Bootcamp is a fantastic course, that will put you at ease and give you the confidence to start leveraging Instagram Stories for your business. Amanda is such a great teacher and super understanding of us creative entrepreneurs."⁠ ⁠ -Caro of @foxbearandme⁠ ⁠ Check out Insta Stories Bootcamp by clicking the link in my bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #herbusiness #womenwhodo #postwithpurpose #sheconquers #freedombusiness #intentionalbusiness #createyourhappy #wearethecreativeeconomy #ceochick #ladybosslife #theimperfectboss #creativesofig #girlbosstribe #womenwithambition #creativechics #smallbusinesslove #mysmallbiz #smallbizlife #findyourflock #caffinateandconquer #createyourlife #createdtocreate #girlbossesunite #babeswhohustle #creativecoach #womeninbusinessrock #bossladiesmindset
As a shy and introverted business owner, Instagram As a shy and introverted business owner, Instagram can be difficult at times. ⁠ ⁠ Sometimes, I don't feel like posting or sharing on Stories. And in those times, I'd much rather keep to myself or only talk to my co-workers (aka my doggies). ⁠ ⁠ But I do realize that I get better results with my marketing efforts when I'm active on Instagram.⁠ ⁠ So, how do I do it? ⁠ ⁠ How do I show up when I'm feeling shy or like I'd like to stay in my blanket burrito all day?⁠ ⁠ Here are a few of my tips:⁠ ⁠ ☑️ If you don't want to show your face, think outside the box. Share using your hands or just post static photos instead. (Canva will be your best friend!)⁠ ☑️ Batch, batch, batch! Create as many Stories as you can before you've used all your energy.⁠ ☑️ Give yourself guidelines. Like, if I post 3 Stories today then I'm off the hook for the rest of the day.⁠ ☑️ Stay consistent. If you stop creating Stories, it's often difficult to jump back in.⁠ ☑️ Create content from a place of service. It's often much easier to create when you're helping another person.⁠ ⁠ Know someone who's just as introverted as you who would benefit from these tips? Don't forget to share! 😊💜
𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙙, 𝙪𝙣𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨? 😝⁠ ⁠ Rules that stem from our quest for perfectionism or that come from observing other entrepreneurs in their natural habitat—when we see them thrive so 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 that we believe that we'll only succeed ourselves if we do everything exactly the way "they" did. ⁠ ⁠ Do 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 or 𝙮𝙤𝙪' 𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚. ⁠ ⁠ Do "𝒙" (whatever standard or trend you notice), or you'll receive "𝒚" (some evil consequence that means your business is doomed forever).⁠ ⁠ I'm sorry, but I don't prescribe to this method of business and marketing anymore. ⁠ ⁠ There isn't 𝙤𝙣𝙚 way to do things.⁠ ⁠ Let's take marketing on Instagram as an example. ⁠ ⁠ In the past, I believed that I had to do everything the way everyone else did it: ⁠ ⁠ 📍Post to my feed every single day,⁠ 📍Go live,⁠ 📍Post 12 IG Stories within a 24-hour period,⁠ 📍Jump on every new trend the moment it's trendy,⁠ 📍Stay on Instagram all day long to "engage" with my followers.⁠ ⁠ You don't have to do all of these things to find success with Instagram. Sure, you need to post 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. Sure, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 is going to lead to trust from your audience. Sure, if you WANT to do all of these things, it can and probably will lead to success.⁠ ⁠ But the key here is 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴.⁠ ⁠ If you're not feeling it, but you still try to fit yourself into someone else's mold, you won't have the same results. That's why the only rule that I live by when it comes to Instagram is that:⁠ ⁠ 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙣, 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙢𝙚 𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚.⁠ ⁠ That's it. The end. Nothing more.⁠ ⁠ When you take the "rules" and throw them out the window to replace them with what you'll actually take action on, that's when beautiful things will happen. ⁠ ⁠ Are there any rules you're throwing out the window? What will you do instead?
𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙤 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮, I can say that I've encountered quite the terrain from point A to point B (or whatever letter you're on after ten years of business).⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ There have been rocks and boulders smack dab in the middle of my path. And at times, I approached that proverbial cliff that led me to jump, even when I felt like there was no parachute. Like the moment when I was asked to teach on the CreativeLive stage by the lovely @blacksburgbelle (love you, friend 😘) or when I was asked to be a presenter at my first online summit. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Business is full of difficulties, starts and stops, and uncertainty, but more than anything it's full of opportunities and growth. ✨⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ It's the opportunities and growth that kept me on this path. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ I can honestly say that I never envision myself ever returning to teaching as an elementary art teacher (the last job I had before I made my side-hustle my full-time gig).⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Nope, business and entrepreneurship are where I was made to be. And my life has changed through it all.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ If you're still at the start of your journey or you're stuck at one of those boulders in the road, I am SO excited to tell you about something that is so comprehensive, you’ll be able to make it past those moments - and learn much faster than I did, without making all my mistakes.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ In particular, it includes a ton of resources for the first steps you should take with your blog, getting started with affiliate marketing, and what tools you don’t need.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ With 86 eBooks, eCourses, printables, videos, workbooks, and more, you’ll be able to find all the training and resources you need to grow now. You can find out more about the bundle by clicking the link in my bio. Just a few more days to get this before the sale ends!
𝙄 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨. ⁣ ⁣ I didn't know how to do many business-y things, not that any of us do when we're first starting out. ⁣ ⁣ But I had to use Google to find all my answers, and sometimes 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 wasn't easy. (Hey, I didn't have my expert Google skills back then. 🤷‍♀️)⁣ ⁣ For example, it took me 𝘢 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 to figure out the difference between a post and a page in WordPress.⁣ ⁣ And then it took me 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 to start building my email list. But once I started, I had no clue how to gain new subscribers.⁣ ⁣ Not to mention that I didn't even get started with creating courses until 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 into my journey.⁣ ⁣ Bottom line, there's a learning curve when it comes to being an entrepreneur. And I believe one of the easiest ways to get past all of this and get to the part where you're earning money with ease is to invest in your growth as a business owner.⁣ ⁣ That's why the Genius Blogger's Toolkit is an amazing resource. The investment is a drop in the bucket compared to what you'll learn. I mean, 86 courses, ebooks, and templates all for the price of $97? (You wouldn't believe how much money that I've invested to learn all that I know now.)⁣ ⁣ Skip the learning curve, my friend. Link is in my bio.⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #passiveincomelifestyle #thecreativegrid #yourdreambiz #createyourdestiny #girlbosslifestyle #herestothecreatives #iamcreative #savvybusinessowners #therisingtidesociety #creativeatheart #creativechics #creativebiz #shemeansbusiness #lifeofanartist #creativecommunity #madeformore #calledtobecreative #womeninbiz #risingtidesociety #bizchicks #creativeentrepreneurs #herbusiness #sheeo
𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒈𝒐, 𝑰 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕, “𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒆?” ⁣ ⁣ You see, my dad started his business when I was in high school and my cousin started her photography business shortly before I started mine. So, I got the idea in my head that 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵, 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘰. ⁣ ⁣ The funny thing was, at the time, that I had zero clue about running a business. In fact, things that take me minutes to do 𝘯𝘰𝘸 took me 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 to do back then. ⁣ ⁣ I wished back then that there was a resource or bundle of resources to help me learn all the things I needed to learn. ⁣ ⁣ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲: ✨How to grow your email list, ✨How to create and sell digital products, ✨How to market your business with social media, ✨and how to grow your blog.⁣ ⁣ Back then, there weren't as many resources as there are today.⁣ ⁣ But the thing is that often these courses, ebooks, and templates can cost a pretty penny. ⁣ ⁣ Blog and business training and courses can be hard on the budget, so when I find a good deal, I want to tell everyone about it! So, let me introduce you to the Genius Blogger’s Toolkit.⁣ ⁣ And did I mention that my mini-course and workshop, Teach to Reach, is in this bundle?!⁣ ⁣ This bundle has 86 products worth $7484.88 for the price of $97. Awesome, right? ⁣ ⁣ Check it out by clicking the link in my bio. And if you have questions, DM me! 💗
One of the biggest questions that I get from stude One of the biggest questions that I get from students and clients alike is, "What's the difference between teaching a course on your own platform and teaching a course on a site like Udemy or Skillshare?"⁣ ⁣ And, unfortunately, there's no simple answer to this question. It all boils down to your goals. ⁣ ⁣ To break it down just a little, Skillshare and Udemy are great for those who want to teach specific skills, but who don't want to pay for a course hosting platform like Teachable or Podia. ⁣ ⁣ "But Amanda don't you pay for Podia and teach on both Skillshare and Udemy?" I do! Because I like to teach in all the places. 🤣🤣🤣⁣ ⁣ So here's the other things to consider: if you don't want to focus much on marketing, you could post your classes on Skillshare, where people are free to browse and find your class without you launching it. Students are also more likely to try a class out on the platform because they pay a subscription fee that gains them access to everything on the website. That means that you need to add keywords in your class descriptions and make sure that your class isn't too general. It 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 to be easy to find. This also means that your classes need to be 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. ⁣ ⁣ Udemy is a little different from Skillshare, but I'm still new to the platform. So, I'm still learning the ropes there. 🙃⁣ ⁣ While I love teaching on Skillshare and Udemy, I do love the creative freedom that I have with courses hosted on my own site. ⁣ ⁣ I have more info about my experience with these different platforms in my Teach to Reach mini-course, and a really fun deal coming next week. I can't wait to tell you all about it! Keep an eye out for more info.⁣ ⁣ #skillshare #udemy #teachingonlinecourses ⁣ #creativebusiness #mycreativebiz #savvybusinessowner #creativelifehappylife #creativeentrepreneur #creativebusinessowner #creativeminds #bosschick #makersvillage #beingboss #ourmakerlife #creatorslane #heartinthehustle #mycreativeempire #smallbusinesslife #creativehappylife #lovemymakers #craftymomma #makelivesell #smallbizclub
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀?⁣ ⁣ New students in the mini-course that I just created. 🥰 ⁣ ⁣ This mini-course covers how I batch everything for my Instagram marketing and it's free for the next few days only! You can snag your spot by following the link in my bio.⁣ ⁣ Happy batching, friends!⁣ ⁣ #instagrammarketing #batching #socialmediagrowthtips⁣ #marketingonline #creativebusiness #mycreativebiz #savvybusinessowner #creativelifehappylife #creativeentrepreneur #creativebusinessowner #creativeminds #socialmediastrategy #bosschick #makersvillage #beingboss #ourmakerlife #creatorslane #heartinthehustle #mycreativeempire #smallbusinesslife #creativehappylife #lovemymakers #craftymomma #makelivesell #smallbizclub
𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆.⁣ #sponsored⁣ ⁣ I love that it allows me to put my head down and get a lot of work done in such a short period of time. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘯 I can spend time on projects that I've had on the back burner for far. too. long. ⁣ ⁣ And it helps me quite a bit with consistency. For example, there are days when I really don't want to post, let alone open my Instagram app. I guess that's what happens when you're an introvert. 😜 ⁣ ⁣ But if I schedule my posts out when I'm in a good space with my energy, I can remain a lot more consistent. That's why I recently decided to join the @tailwindapp affiliate team.⁣ ⁣ There are so many things to LOVE about scheduling your Instagram posts through Tailwind. (Did you know that you can do that?!) My absolute favorite thing is the suggested hashtags. ⁣ ⁣ Why? Well, one because it tells you the density of the hashtags you're using right in the app. So now I can easily see if my hashtags are too big or too small without needing to open up 30 different windows (plus they're color-coded!). I also love the fact that it makes suggestions for new hashtags to use right as soon as I type a hashtag in. 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦! Plus, I also really love that I can save my hashtag lists in the app. Again, making my life easier. 😍😍😍⁣ ⁣ If you're looking for something to keep you consistent with your posting, I recommend Tailwind. You can try it out for free for up to 30 scheduled Instagram posts through my link in the bio.⁣ ⁣ Have you tried out Tailwind for Instagram scheduling???⁣ ⁣ #tailwindapp #ceochick #ladybosslife #theimperfectboss #girlbosstribe #womenwithambition #creativechics #mysmallbiz #smallbizlife #findyourflock #girlbossesunite #babeswhohustle #creativecoach #womeninbusinessrock #bossladiesmindset #herbusiness #womenwhodo #buildalifeyoulove #postwithpurpose #sheconquers #freedombusiness #intentionalbusiness #createyourhappy #wearethecreativeeconomy #createyourlife #createdtocreate #smallbusinesslove #creativebiz #ladypreneur
𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐦 𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.⁠ ⁠ Can you relate?⁠ ⁠ The standards that say:⁠ 📍 Your feed needs to look better than so-and-so's,⁠ 📍 Or you can't speak about x or y because it will make someone upset,⁠ 📍 Or you can't post that right now because it doesn't fit your carefully curated feed,⁠ 📍 Or it would be best if you always had on a happy face,⁠ 📍 Or you have to make money the way that everyone else does (or you won't be successful),⁠ 📍 Or whatever other silly thing I think (or have been told to think), because the list goes on and on. ⁠ ⁠ Don't even get me started on how I think that I'm *supposed* to look.⁠ ⁠ For me, it's time to say that enough is enough. I don't want to run my 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 or my 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 the way that I *think* I should because it's the way that someone else thinks, says, or does. And I'm not 👏 going to 👏 do it 👏 that way anymore, either. ⁠ ⁠ I want to do what lights me up inside. Full stop. ⁠ ⁠ That's, in part, why I started my business in the first place.⁠ ⁠ So, I'm on a journey to just have fun and to do business the way that I WANT to do it.⁠ ⁠ Who's with me?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #setyourownhours #ceochick #ladybosslife #theimperfectboss #creativesofig #girlbosstribe #womenwithambition #creativechics #smallbusinesslove #mysmallbiz #smallbizlife #findyourflock #caffinateandconquer #createyourlife #createdtocreate #girlbossesunite #babeswhohustle #creativecoach #womeninbusinessrock #girlbossinspo #bossladiesmindset #herbusiness #womenwhodo #buildalifeyoulove #postwithpurpose #sheconquers #freedombusiness #intentionalbusiness #createyourhappy #wearethecreativeeconomy

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