Do The Brave Thing™ Online Business Podcast with Kate Doster

#113 A Fool-Proof Way To Name Your Thing

Hung up on what to call your new program or freebie?
You're not alone.  As a matter of fact, coming up with a name is one of the biggest hurdles people face when it comes to launching their new offers! 
In this episode of Inbox Besties, you'll learn the easy tips to name your thing that are proven to be profitable.
This episode includes a sneak peek of my signature mega-program, Love Your List.  Head on over to KateDoster.com/class for the FREE Little List, Big Profit Masterclass to learn more.  
You'll learn:
The number one mistake people make when naming their programs
FIVE simple & effective formulas to come up with a name that sells
How to make sure your audience knows without a doubt that YOUR program is what they need
For the full blog post that goes with this episode, click here >
 
Resources  mentioned //
Thesaurus.com Rhyming Dictionary
 
 

Double Dog Dare #46

It's Monday. Which means it's time for another Double Dog Dare; where I give you one action task to complete this week to grow your business, list, mindset or piggy bank's pants.
 
>>> Learn how to sell to your email list without feeling like a money hungry buttface - Little List Big Profits   https://www.katedoster.com/class
 
// Get Credit!
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// Free Stuff For You
[Email Ideas] Don’t worry about what to email your list until 2021! https://www.katedoster.com/2years
[Free Challenge] Finally start your profitable blog - https://www.katedoster.com/blogging
[Free Course] Create a freebie that serves and sell - free course! - https://www.katedoster.com/freebies
[Free Trello Board] FB Group Promo Board -https://www.katedoster.com/fb-trello-board/
[Free Audio Book ] From Audible https://www.katedoster.com/freebook
Free 30 Day Trial of ConvertKit - https://www.katedoster.com/ck
// Let’s Connect
 
Email | kate@katedoster.com
 
Questions For the Podcast| https://www.katedoster.com/ask
 
Blog | https://www.katedoster.com/blog
 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kate_doster/
 
Free Facebook Community |: https://www.facebook.com/groups/superfriendssecretlair/
 
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Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/katedostercommunications/
 
Twitter | https://twitter.com/katedoster

#112 How to Stand Out & Profit This Black Friday

I'm calling it now - This is going to be the most epic Black Friday ever... 
Get your notebook out because this is one is chock-full of money-making strategies for this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales frenzy.
In this episode, I'm spilling the beans on my strategies to:
Create hype around your Black Friday sales
Recycle existing content to rake in the dough without having to create new content
How to create offers that actually stand out
A whole lot more.  Seriously you don't want to miss this one.
For the full blog post that goes with this episode, click here >
To get on the VIP wait list for my Black Friday deals, go to KateDoster.com/BlackFriday.
 
// If you haven't already, now is a great time to check out the Little List, Big Profits master class.  
You're definitely going to want to watch this epic training if you have a hard time writing sales emails and promoting your products to your email list.  You get free 4-day access to the class when you sign up and it's the only way to get access to Love Your List 2.0. 
Resources  mentioned //
Ditch the Ish - 12 days of busting through frustration, nailing your copy, propelling your list and bloating your piggy bank without feeling like a phony selloutBump Sale - Bump up the sale of your offers with incremental pricingThrive Cart - For payment processing, upsells, sales funnels and moreTrello - What I use to manage my business and communicate with my amazing team
Tool of the week //
Trelloing For Traffic - If you're a fun loving blogger with over 12 tabs open now, who gets easily distracted and is drowning in a piping hot bowl of "I'm so overwhelmed!!"... Then Trelloing For Traffic is for you.
 

Double Dog Dare #45

t's Monday. Which means it's time for another Double Dog Dare; where I give you one action task to complete this week to grow your business, list, mindset or piggy bank's pants.
 
//Free Class
Little List Big Profits - Https://www.katedoster.com/class// Get Credit!
Tag me in your Instagram Stories @kate_doster once you do your Double Dog Dare Ya for a future shoutout
 
**Want a $25 Amazon Gift Card?**
Everyone who leaves a review on itunes (Apple podcasts)will be entered in a monthly drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card. So leave your review early for more chances to win. Be sure to include your Instagram handle or someway for me to contact you if you win.
 
See ya Wednesday. 

#111 3 Steps to Having the Most Profitable Quarter 4 Ever

You're gonna need a bigger piggy bank after this one... 
If you're ready to finish out the year with the most profitable Quarter 4 ever, tune in because I'm breaking down what it takes to smash your sales records in three easy steps.
In this episode we talk about:
The #1 mindset secret when it comes to commanding HUGE profits for your business
How to get your clients just as excited about your profitable Q4 as you are
Eight (yes eight) ideas you can steal right now to increase your profits
And more 
Notice I haven't mentioned boring spreadsheets or advanced mathematics even once!  It's ok to have fun while you make money!
For the full blog post that goes with this episode, click here >
Resources  mentioned //
Clock Work - The book I'm reading right now that is helping streamline my businessAirtable - To collaborate & work with teams Trello - What I use to manage my business and communicate with my amazing team
Tool of the week //
Trelloing For Traffic - If you're a fun loving blogger with over 12 tabs open now, who gets easily distracted and is drowning in a piping hot bowl of "I'm so overwhelmed!!"... Then Trelloing For Traffic is for you.
 

Double Dog Dare #44

It's Monday. Which means it's time for another Double Dog Dare; where I give you one action task to complete this week to grow your business, list, mindset or piggy bank's pants.
// Get Credit!
Tag me in your Instagram Stories @kate_doster once you do your Double Dog Dare Ya for a future shoutout
 
**Want a $25 Amazon Gift Card?**
Everyone who leaves a review on itunes (Apple podcasts)will be entered in a monthly drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card. So leave your review early for more chances to win. Be sure to include your Instagram handle or someway for me to contact you if you win.
 
See ya Wednesday. 

#110 How to Land Your First Public Speaking Gig w/ Jessica Rasdall

Ready to shine on stage, share your story & make an impact?  
In this episode of Inbox Besties, Jessica Rasdall shares her expertise when it comes to landing speaking gigs.  If you've been struggling with imposter syndrome, feeling confident on stage or getting speaking gigs in the first place, this episode is for you.
In this episode we talk about:
Why public speaking is a vital part of your marketing arsenal
How to ensure you're speaking to the right audience
Leveraging local events to land the speaking gig of your dreams
And more 
For the full blog post that goes with this episode, click here >
Resources  mentioned //Little List, Big Profit - How to make the toe-curling income & impact you crave, from a micro size list (without feeling like manipulative, money hungry, buttface.) 
Trelloing For Traffic - If you're a fun loving blogger with over 12 tabs open now, who gets easily distracted and is drowning in a piping hot bowl of "I'm so overwhelmed!!"... Then Trelloing For Traffic is for you.
Jessica Rasdall's Official Bio //
Jessica Rasdall is a Motivational Speaker, Best Selling Author, Public Speaking Strategist and the host of The Creative Speaker Podcast. She partners with small business owners to craft stories and presentations that connect with their audience and convert from the stage. Jessica has shared her story of turning her “mess into a message” for over thirteen years and has been featured on major international media outlets such as ABC's 20/20, Katie Couric, The Guardian, MTV, Netflix and much more.
When Jessica was a freshman in college, she made a life-altering decision that resulted in the death of her best friend. In an effort to raise awareness, cope with her guilt and keep her friend’s memory alive, she began sharing her story. Jessica spoke to over 15,000 young adults across the country before she was sentenced to prison.
By rewriting their story, her clients are transforming what were once considered limitations into some of their greatest business assets.
www.JessicaRasdall.com 
www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com
 www.thecreativespeakerpodcast.com
www.instagram.com/jessicarasdall
Freebie: Quiz: Does speaking fit into your marketing? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5a61aa019c62570014ec9266

Double Dog Dare #43

Get credit - tag me over on Instagram kate_doster
Sun & Moon Tarot Deck -  Amazon
Head over to my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kate_doster - click the podcast icon to see today's card. 

#109 GDPR It's still a thing with Mariam Tsaturyan

It's been a year and a half and if you're like me, GDPR is still confusing!
This week, we are excited to have legal expert Mariam Tsaturyan to cover some of the ins and outs when it comes to being compliant with GDPR, even if you're not in the EU (yes, this still applies to us here in the United States). 
We are talking about everything GDPR including:
How to know if the GDPR regulations apply to your website or blog
Making changes to your privacy policy and terms & conditions page to be in compliance
Options you Email Service Provider may have to make everything easier
How to stay in compliance when your freebie is a multiple part email series like a 5 day challenge or video series
Why being GDPR compliant is actually better for your list (and saves you money)
 
For the full blog post that goes with this episode, click here >
Resources  mentioned //Convert Kit - The #1 email service provider I recommend
Make sure your site is GDPR compliant with Mariam's FREE GDPR checklist
Legal templates including Privacy Policy templates, Terms of Use and Disclaimers
Legal Audits for your website by Mariam
 
Mariam Tsaturyan's Official Bio //Mariam Tsaturyan is a licensed and practicing attorney in the United States. She started blogging as a side hustle. However, Mariam soon realized that there is a real need for legal tips in the blogging and online creative space. She now spends whatever free time she has blogging and helping other bloggers and online creatives to be legally compliant, run their website and business the right way. She is a mother to an overactive almost 3-year-old, and is married to her college sweetheart.

Double Dog Dare #42

It's monday which means it time for a double dog dare
 
Little List, Big Profits On Demand Training.