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I used to think bingeable content meant better hooks or more value, but what I'm seeing now is it's actually about connection and consistency. I'm walking through the first two layers that make people stay – how to surface problems they can't name yet and why repeating your message is what builds trust, not reinvention. This is where your content starts to click. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 6:03 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 7:58 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 566 – THIS IS THE WORK NO ONE TALKS ABOUT EPISODE 557 – FROM STUCK TO GAINING 374 FOLLOWERS IN 10 DAYS EPISODE 517 – BOOKS, BOUNDARIES & BROKEN TRUST: A BUSINESS OWNER'S WEEK IN REVIEW EPISODE 457 – INSTAGRAM STRATEGIES THAT ARE WORKING EPISODE 417 – HOW TO STEP INTO YOUR OWN POWER EPISODE 367 – HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME DURING A SLOW SEASON EPISODE 317 – WHAT I WOULD DO DIFFERENT IN BIZ IF STARTING NOW EPISODE 217 – STOP TRYING TO DO ALL THE THINGS EPISODE 167 – HOLIDAY MARKETING STRATEGIES USING PINTEREST FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

Introducing Start with Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life with Emma Grede and Oprah from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Emma Grede has become one of the most influential voices in modern business. She is best known as a founding partner of SKIMS, co-founder and CEO of the clothing brand Good American, her podcast Aspire with Emma Grede and as the first Black female investor on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank. She is helping redefine what success looks like for a new generation of women. In this conversation with Oprah, Emma dives into her first book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life sharing the mindset behind her rise from a young girl in East London to a global business leader. Drawing on the lessons in her book, Emma opens up about radical self-accountability, the power of discipline and why success starts from within. She also shares her bold perspectives on work-life balance, motherhood without guilt and why women must get comfortable putting money and ambition at the forefront. Plus, we hear from twin sisters who turned a simple idea into a hundred-million-dollar business after making a deal with Emma on Shark Tank. BUY THE BOOK! Emma Grede "Start with Yourself" https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Start-With-Yourself/Emma-Grede/9781668085486 00:00:00 - Welcome Emma Grede author of “Start with Yourself” 00:04:18 - Emma knew she needed to change 00:06:10 - Realizing what you don’t want 00:08:35 - How Emma changed her life 00:13:45 - Radical ownership and real barriers 00:15:10 - We need more women in power 00:19:00 - Career and motherhood 00:20:20 - We put too much pressure on moms 00:22:50 - Truth vs. emotions in business 00:24:22 - Mistakes Emma made 00:27:00 - Emma and Skims 00:27:50 - Building from purpose vs. ego 00:31:00 - Emma funded this on Shark Tank 00:36:00 - Importance of mentorship 00:38:20 - When to scale a small business 00:39:30 - The most important question 00:42:20 - What does self-care look like? 00:43:30 - Meditation practice 00:46:00 - Emma on life being magic 00:49:30 - Overcoming comparison 00:51:00 - Why she wrote the book 00:52:40 - Dyslexia is a superpower 00:54:30 - Is every woman meant for business? 00:56:30 - A well-lived life Cakes Body https://cakesbody.com/ Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

You hit a new level in business and suddenly what used to work… doesn't. This is where two-millimeter shifts come in – small, intentional tweaks to your content, messaging, and systems that compound over time. Instead of burning it all down, this is about refining what's already working until it actually converts. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 13:47 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 14:55 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 565 – THE PIVOT I DIDN'T PLAN EPISODE 556 – HOW I FINALLY GOT INSTAGRAM TO MOVE EPISODE 516 – THE AI ASSISTANT THAT UNDERSTOOD MY BRAND BETTER THAN I COULD EPISODE 456 – WHY MULTIPLE INCOME STREAMS MATTER EPISODE 416 – HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY EPISODE 366 – HOW TO PERFORM A MID-YEAR REVIEW EPISODE 316 – PREPARING FOR THE 2ND HALF OF THE YEAR EPISODE 215 – USING PINTEREST FOR BUSINESS EPISODE 166 – CREATING A PLAN FOR Q3 & Q4 FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

In this episode, I'm walking through the moment my metrics called me out – 1,000 clicks, one sale, and a gut feeling I couldn't ignore. I realized the course I built isn't the anchor… it's the upsell. So I'm talking through the pivot forming in real time, the roadmap my audience is actually asking for, and what happens when you finally stop forcing an offer and start listening to what the data – and your people – are telling you. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 10:21 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 14:01 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 564 – STOP SWEETENING WHAT'S NOT WORKING EPISODE 555 – MY REAL-TIME FUNNEL: REELS, STORIES, ADS EPISODE 515 – YOUR NICHE ISN'T THE PROBLEM EPISODE 455 – WHY COURAGE MATTERS EPISODE 415 – NOT WHERE YOU WANT TO BE? EPISODE 365 – FREEDOM FROM FEAR EPISODE 315 – CREATING AN INTENTIONAL BRAND EPISODE 215 – USING PINTEREST FOR BUSINESS EPISODE 165 – THE MAGIC OF CONFERENCES FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

I'm talking about the black coffee rule and the quiet clarity that comes when I stop sweetening things that aren't actually working in my business. I'm sharing what this looks like in real time, from handling misaligned comments to protecting my energy, and why tolerating what's bitter keeps me stuck. This is your reminder, and mine, that I don't have to make everything drinkable. I can set it down, walk away, and move forward with more focus and less noise. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 12:51 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 13:48 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 563 – STOP GUESSING WHAT TO POST EPISODE 554 –  WHAT MOST FUNNELS MISS (AND WHY IT'S COSTING YOU MONEY) EPISODE 514 – BE UNBOTHERED. SHARE IT ANYWAY. EPISODE 454 – TIPS FOR SELLING ON AMAZON KDP EPISODE 414 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BALANCE EPISODE 364 – PINTEREST TIPS EPISODE 314 – BENEFITS OF CO-WORKING SESSIONS EPISODE 214 – WHY IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO HIRE A BIZ COACH EPISODE 164 – ARE ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET? FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

I'm sharing how I'm using content mining to stop guessing what to create and start listening to what people are actually asking. I walk through how pulling real questions from comments, DMs, search bars, and even other creators helps me find gaps, spot patterns, and use my audience's own words. This approach removes pressure to be trendy, builds empathy, and turns unfiltered language into relevant content that connects and positions you as the go-to resource. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 7:15 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 13:06 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 562 – YOU DON'T NEED MORE CONTENT – YOU NEED BETTER DATA EPISODE 553 – THE REAL REASON YOUR GOALS AREN'T WORKING – AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD  EPISODE 513 – WHY INSTAGRAM ALONE ISN'T ENOUGH EPISODE 453 – THE ONE ABOUT BUSINESS STRATEGY EPISODE 413 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & RELATIONSHIPS EPISODE 363 – A PROCESS FOR SETTING UP A FUNNEL EPISODE 313 – TIPS FOR BUILDING YOUR TEAM AS A CREATIVE EPISODE 213 – DEFINING YOUR NICHE EPISODE 163 – WHY NETWORKING MATTERS FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact Instagram metrics I track at the 30-day mark so I can stop throwing content at the wall and start making decisions that actually lead to comments, follows, and sales. I'm sharing what I look at, why it matters, and how I use that data to create more of what's already working – without adding more to my plate. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 6:58 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 10:12 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 561 – MANYCHAT: HELPFUL OR SPAMMY? EPISODE 552 – WHY THINGS FAIL EARLY (EVEN WHEN THEY'RE GOOD IDEAS) EPISODE 512 – MAKING SPACE FOR YOURSELF EPISODE 452 – AFFILIATE MARKETING & PINTEREST EPISODE 412 – THE HOW OF MY BUSINESS JOURNEY EPISODE 362 – WHY CONTENT STRATEGY MATTERS EPISODE 312 – 9 THINGS I LEARNED FROM THE BIGGEST EVENT OF MY CAREER EPISODE 212 – THE 4 P'S YOU NEED IN BIZ EPISODE 162 – FUNDAMENTALS OF BLOGGING FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

In this episode, Taylor shares her honest thoughts about Instagram automation and why tools like ManyChat aren't the spammy shortcut some creators fear. Instead, she explains how automation can become necessary infrastructure for solo business owners – helping you manage growth, protect your capacity, and still build real relationships with your audience without trying to do everything manually. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 9:17 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 12:01 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 560 – FROM FOLLOWER TO BUYER IN 7 TOUCHPOINTS EPISODE 551 – 7 END-OF-YEAR BUSINESS MOVES YOU'L WISH YOU DID SOONER EPISODE 511 – FEARLESS VISIBILITY IN YOUR BUSINESS EPISODE 451 – HOW TO USE UTMS EPISODE 411 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & PRODUCTIVITY EPISODE 361 – EMAIL MARKETING NURTURE SEQUENCE EXPLAINED EPISODE 311 – STOP BEING A CARBON COPY EPISODE 211 – THE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY EPISODE 161 – PIVOT MOMENTS FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

In this episode, I dive into the real data behind my first course sales and unpack what I'm calling micro moments of trust. By tracking the interactions people had with my content, I discovered it took about seven touchpoints – ads, profile visits, automated DMs, stories, and more – before a complete stranger decided to buy. It's a behind-the-scenes look at how trust builds online and why strategic touchpoints matter more than being everywhere. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 10:20 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 12:55 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 559 – HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN GPT WITH CHATGPT EPISODE 550 – WHEN EGO RUNS THE BUSINESS (A PIZZA STORY) EPISODE 510 – BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH EPISODE 450 – DIGITAL MARKETING TIPS EPISODE 410 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & IMPOSTER SYNDROME EPISODE 360 – WHY YOUR MINDSET MATTERS EPISODE 310 – GET BACK TO SIMPLE EPISODE 210 – WHY YOU MUST INVEST IN YOUR BIZ EPISODE 160 – MY FAVORITE PODCASTS FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

If you're constantly re-explaining your voice, your offers, or your standards to ChatGPT, this episode is your reset. I'm walking you step-by-step through how to build your own custom GPT so it thinks like you, edits like you, and follows your exact rules. No more starting from scratch. Just a smarter system that supports your content, protects your voice, and saves you serious time. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 10:57 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 13:59 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 558 – 153 FOLLOWERS IN A YEAR, 121 IN A DAY, WHAT CHANGED? EPISODE 549 – STOP WAITING ON THE ALGORITHM (IT'S NOT 2013 ANYMORE) EPISODE 509 – THE ONE ABOUT JOY VS HAPPINESS EPISODE 449 – MY SOCIAL EXPERIMENT EPISODE 409 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & CREATIVITY EPISODE 359 – THE IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING YOU EPISODE 309 –  WHY IT'S IMPERATIVE TO SET BOUNDARIES IN BUSINESS EPISODE 209 – THE KEY TO CONFIDENCE FOR CREATIVES EPISODE 159 – BLOG NO-NO'S (DON'T BE THAT BLOGGER) FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

Instagram wasn't broken – it was misaligned. In this episode, I unpack what actually shifted: deleting 1,700 followers, committing to four intentional posts a day, leveraging trial reels, and using Manychat to turn views into movement. This isn't hype or hacks. It's a real-time breakdown of how clarity, consistency, and one focused goal – one sale a day – started compounding fast. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 16:54 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 18:15 RESOURCE: Try Manychat for 2 weeks for free RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 557 – FROM STUCK TO GAINING 374 FOLLOWERS IN 10 DAYS EPISODE 548 – VAGUE DOESN'T CONVERT EPISODE 508 – HOW CHATGPT BLEW MY MIND EPISODE 448 – DOING HARD THINGS IN BUSINESS EPISODE 408 – IT'S ALL ABOUT THE NICHE EPISODE 358 – SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR BUSINESS EPISODE 308 – THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD EPISODE 208 – WHEN CLIENTS DISAPPOINT YOU EPISODE 158 – COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

In this episode, I share the Instagram system that finally broke my plateau – one daily reel, two trial reels, and simple ManyChat automations that turn new followers into real conversations. This isn't about hacks or hype. It's about building traction on purpose, nurturing people automatically, and creating momentum that actually feels sustainable. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 16:22 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 18:09 RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 556 – HOW I FINALLY GOT INSTAGRAM TO MOVE EPISODE 547 – YOU HAVE A TRAFFIC PROBLEM EPISODE 507 – HOW TO USE INSTAGRAM TRIAL REELS & MORE EPISODE 447 – TIPS FOR USING CHATGPT EPISODE 407 – STOP BEING THE "COE" EPISODE 357 – SELLING A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY EPISODE 307 – THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING YOU EPISODE 207 – WHY GRATITUDE MATTERS IN BIZ EPISODE 157 – OVERCOMING YOUR BELIEF BARRIERS FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

Struggling to grow on Instagram? In this episode, I share how a $5/day ad strategy, targeted trial reels, and deleting 1,748 deadweight followers finally moved the needle on my account — after a year of stalled growth. If your IG feels stuck, this behind-the-scenes breakdown walks you through exactly what I did (and what finally worked). RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 2:05 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 4:05 RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 555 – MY REAL-TIME FUNNEL: REELS, STORIES, ADS EPISODE 546 – BUILDING JOY IN THE MONOTONY OF ADULTHOOD EPISODE 506 – I WENT VIRAL OVER A LIGHT BULB… EPISODE 446 – MAKING COMMITMENTS IN 2024 EPISODE 406 – PRODUCTIVITY HACKS TO KEEP YOU ON TRACK EPISODE 356 – WHY FUNNELS MATTER EPISODE 306 – GETTING GOOD AT BEING YOU EPISODE 256 – DON'T SETTLE EPISODE 206 – OVERWHELM, IT'S TIME TO GO EPISODE 156 – IMPROVING YOUR WORKFLOW FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

Trying to grow your business without burning out? In this episode, I'm sharing the exact funnel I'm testing in real time — daily reels, one high-intent story, and a $5 Instagram ad that actually grows your audience (without buying followers). It's scrappy, doable, and built for the one-woman show. If you're stuck on what to post or how to sell without spiraling, this one's for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 13:39 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 16:12 RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 554 – WHAT MOST FUNNELS MISS (AND WHY IT'S COSTING YOU MONEY) EPISODE 545 – 3 STEPS TO MOVE YOUR OFFER FORWARD EPISODE 505 – LET ME SAY THIS ONCE…LET THEM…& MORE EPISODE 445 – MUST HAVE HIGH INCOME SKILLS EPISODE 405 – HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD EPISODE 355 – WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU EPISODE 305 – YOU ARE CUT OUT FOR THIS EPISODE 255 – THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH EPISODE 205 – THIS IS YOUR SIGN EPISODE 155 – LATEST PINTEREST UPDATES FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

Your funnel isn't finished at checkout — and if that's where it stops, you're leaving profit on the table. In this episode, I break down the power of back-end marketing and how to turn buyers into repeat customers with simple, strategic touchpoints. From Hello Bars to intentional ad placements & captions inside your course framework, this is how you build a quiet, consistent profit engine that supports your main offer long after the sale. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 13:15 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 17:20 RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 553 – THE REAL REASON YOUR GOALS AREN'T WORKING – AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD EPISODE 544 – YOU'RE ALLOWED TO SAY NO EPISODE 504 – MAKING TIME FOR YOURSELF & MORE EPISODE 444 – YOUR MINDSET MATTERS EPISODE 404 – VULNERABILITY & HOW IT AFFECTS OUR POWER EPISODE 354 – YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR RULES EPISODE 304 – BEING REALISTIC IN BUSINESS EPISODE 254 – THE PAUSE OF 2020 EPISODE 204 – TIPS FOR HOSTING AN EVENT FOR CREATIVES EPISODE 154 – NITTY GRITTY INTERVIEW WITH BETH KIRBY (LOCAL MILK BLOG) FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative