Episodes
Megan Jock-White is a newish member of our Inner Circle who has a couple of tricks up her sleeve that will educate, inspire, and maybe even transform you as a business owner. Megan has some solid tactics that she’s been using to create high converting offers that really get her perfect customers lined up and waiting to buy. She’s a master motivator, and she uses scarcity, urgency, and exclusivity, so effectively in her marketing and messaging. The real gold is the little habit Megan uses to...
Published 04/30/24
Published 04/30/24
Have you ever found yourself at the end of a failed event or product launch, flopping around and feeling like a failure? Almost all of us ( including me) forget this one thing when we are setting our sales goals, planning our marketing events, and even when we are analyzing our results. In this power-packed episode, I’m walking you through the critical step you’ve probably been missing, and how you can use your data to course-correct. All while giving your mindset a boost. You’ll learn: ...
Published 04/23/24
I sat down recently to speak to Rhonda Collins, founder of ToyCycle, a resale marketplace that sells new and gently used toys and baby gear. Rhonda has been in the Inner Circle for over a year, but she was mostly flying under the radar, quietly doing the work. Then one day she showed up in our Facebook group with some Year-Over-Year results that completely blew my mind. So I knew I needed to get her on the podcast to find out how she did it. You’ll learn: 🏆The one monthly marketing...
Published 04/16/24
Are you carrying around a big list of tasks you need to complete, and feeling like you are always behind? In this episode I’m sharing a process for slashing the items on your “To Do List” without creating even more stress about all the things you’re not doing.  Listen in and learn: Why a big “TO DO LIST” is the Kiss of death for people like us. The 3 step process to figure out what your Business needs right now. How to spend more time working in your zone of genius.  Episode website: ...
Published 04/09/24
If there is ONE thing that nearly all ecommerce store owners have in common it’s this – they’re chronically underpaid and overworked. And on top of that, many are struggling with debt repayments that gobble up their profits and prevent them from growing. In this episode, I’m talking with Ciara Stokeland, the author of “Inventory Genius” about strategies any store owner can use to stop struggling to make ends meet, turn the ship around, and emerge debt free and profitable. Listen in and ...
Published 04/02/24
Way back in late 2016 I thought it would be a great idea to start a membership. I called it the Inner Circle, and it was for people like me. Ecommerce store owners who were trying to grow their sales. I opened the membership to about 70 people. I did it because I thought it would be the easiest way to offer support and teach them what I had learned the hard way. I couldn’t have been more wrong. It just about killed me, and 5 months after I started, I was ready to close the doors. What I...
Published 03/26/24
In this episode, I revisit my bumpy eCommerce journey, sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly that eventually led to my success. Despite the struggles, what came out of them is valuable for anyone feeling the slow grind of business growth. We've kicked off the Reliable Revenue course, and for those who couldn't join, I'm offering 4 actionable steps you can implement this year to see significant progress. Dive in to discover these strategies and learn how consistent effort can transform your...
Published 03/19/24
Susan sits down to chat with The Social Salesgirls’ new Inner Circle Foundations coach, Chontelle Fossey. Chontelle has really seen her business take off in the past few years, and she’s navigated it all with ease because of her methodical, strategic approach to building a solid foundation for her online houseplant business.   Chontelle will reveal how our Ads Made Easy course can transform your business by: 🎯 Building a dedicated audience of future buyers. 💰 Growing your audience...
Published 03/12/24
Susan shares the 7 habits that are the best predictors of an online store’s success. These are habits that can be practiced by store owners at any level of business, from mindset to practical tips for overcoming any obstacle.  Tune in and find out if you’ve got these 7 habits that predict success! RELATED LINKS: Want Better Results? Do This First. https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/want-better-results-do-this-first-episode-128/   How Long Will It Take You To Reach Your Goals? ...
Published 03/05/24
In this episode, we share a pricing strategy that most store owners don’t use. Once you understand how it works, and start implementing it in your store, you’ll have the potential to be much more profitable. Most importantly, you’ll have a better understanding of how to pay yourself, hire help, and make your business profitable for the long term.   You’ll learn: Why you can’t afford to sell anything for $10. A different way to calculate the selling price of your products. How to...
Published 02/27/24
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could look into the future and see what your business looks like a few years down the road? What would change if you knew exactly when you were going to be in a position where your sales grow without you having to jump through hoops and try all the things? What would change if 38% of your revenue came from an automated email funnel? (yes, really) Today I’m walking backwards with Sarah, a member of our Reliable Revenue Program. She’s built the business she was...
Published 02/20/24
Last summer I spoke with Danielle Beauregard, owner of Fusion By Design Collars, about how she transformed her business last year. During the conversation she said “We’re getting consistent revenue now,” and the confidence in her voice made me smile. Danielle had participated in my Reliable Revenue program in January. It is an eight week course combined with coaching, designed to get store owners bringing in predictable, reliable revenue that they can count on every month. I thought you...
Published 02/13/24
Join us in this episode as we explore Sam Gilhooley's remarkable journey from bed rest to business boss. Sam, owner of Magnetics and a student of our Reliable Revenue course, shares what happened when illness took her out of her business for seventeen months.   Listen in and find out: 💪 How Sam finally “put down the tape gun” and started working ON, not in, her business. ⚙️ What happened when she implemented an automated system to put sales on auto-pilot. 😴How Sam kept earning a...
Published 02/06/24
On February 1st, 2024, the world is going to change for anyone who sends regular emails to their subscribers. Gmail and Yahoo are switching things up with new sender requirements for bulk emails. This affects us directly, and the deadline is just around the corner. In this episode, I sat down with our resident Klaviyo and Shopify expert, Claudia Howard.  To ensure your ecommerce store's emails don't end up in the spam folder, it's crucial to act now.    Tune in and learn: ❓ What’s...
Published 01/30/24
Your most valuable resource is your time and attention.  Use your time and attention wisely by: 1) Remind yourself that you’ll make more progress by doing a few things well. 2) Deciding what you will focus on, and doing that consistently until you are confident you’ve mastered it and made it a habit. 3) Give yourself permission to choose to “dive into new training” later, after you’ve created the time to give it the time and attention needed to to do it well.
Published 01/23/24
Are you a Marketing First store owner? I always say that Marketing First store owners will get more sales than store owners who don’t make their marketing a habit - it doesn’t have to take up a lot of time, but it does need to be a regular part of your business activities. In today's episode, we're bringing you a real-life success story that embodies the essence of being a marketing-first store owner. You’ll see how it's not just possible, it can be transformative for your business. Tune in...
Published 01/16/24
Happy New Year and cheers to a fresh start! This episode is all about creating a solid, actionable plan to turn aspirations into achievements (especially when it comes to hitting your sales goals.) We're taking you behind the scenes of our members-only 30 Day Growth Plan call, where we go in depth about exactly what it means to build a sales funnel and how to do it. Plus, we've got a special treat for you on our website – the exact tool we use to track and measure our numbers to reach our...
Published 01/09/24
This episode is valuable for every one of you, whether you have a 7 figure store, or you are in a place where you’re looking to get sales traction. When you listen, try to identify the one thing that was the catalyst for the success you’ll hear about in this episode. Really listen and see if you can pick it up. I’ll jump in at the end, and share the one thing - because this is the thing that will put you on the path to success. Here’s the back story for this episode: Last year we created...
Published 01/02/24
Join us in this eye-opening episode as we explore 6 strategies that are working right NOW with Jane Hamill of Fashion Brain Academy.    We’ll be letting you in on: 🎥 Why you NEED a video content strategy 🙃 How to embrace imperfection and watch engagement soar ⬆️ An innovative way to boost lead generation 📈The surprising metric you SHOULD be tracking (and probably aren’t) And more. Tune in and learn how to freshen up your 2024 e-commerce marketing plan. Grab a pen – you won't want to...
Published 12/26/23
2023 has been a tough year for many ecommerce store owners. If it felt like an uphill battle, you’re in good company. While it may be tempting to throw up your hands and blame the economy, there ARE things you can do to adapt and take control of your sales goals. In this episode I’m joined by Sarah Williams, the founder of Launch Your Box and owner of the successful subscription box Framed, to delve into 6 strategies that are working NOW.  Grab a pen, because these are strategies every...
Published 12/19/23
Today on the podcast, I’m closing the loop on a strategy that we first introduced early this year. It’s important to you, because I believe this is the  #1 strategy everyone can use to grow their sales in 2024. Here’s the back story: Early this year, we started out with a goal to find a way for our Inner Circle Members to get more people visiting their website. It had to be people who were prequalified - the right people, AND it had to be affordable, and easy, and something that everyone...
Published 12/12/23
Overwhelmed by the vast landscape of the Shopify App Store? With over 8000 options to choose from, you don’t have time to (or money) to explore them all. And the last thing you want to do is slow your site down with Apps that aren’t worth the cost. In this episode, we’ll show you how to do a quick ROI audit of your Apps, so you can start the year confident that you’re investing in software that gives you a return. Tune in and learn: How to get clear on the outcome you’re expecting when...
Published 12/05/23
In this eye-opening episode, delve into Melissa Davies' journey to transform her e-commerce business by slashing customer acquisition costs. Following a mission sparked at a Mastermind Retreat, Melissa reveals how strategic tracking and optimization led to over $21K in extra profit over the past year. Learn the actionable steps she took, from weekly tracking and adapting sales funnel strategies to a shift in advertising focus. With a 44% reduction in acquisition costs, a 75% decrease in...
Published 11/28/23
In this episode, delve into Melissa Davies' journey of slashing marketing expenses while skyrocketing growth for her online store, Bike Pretty. Facing a shocking realization of high customer acquisition costs, Melissa set a daring goal to reduce marketing expenses from 30% to 10% of revenue. She shows us her formula for consistent social posting, tracking every marketing dollar, embracing our 30-Day Audience Booster, and seamlessly integrating product posts. The results? Melissa triumphs...
Published 11/21/23