It's been *awhile* since my last episode, 4 months to be exact, but I'm back! (and ready to throw some side gig goodness your way :) My guest today is Sindy Warren, certified life and business coach, published author and Yogi. SIndy's mission is to help new entrepreneurs start and grow a successful (and profitable) side gig. PRESS PLAY on this episode to learn why you should or *should not* throw in the towel on your side gig, how to build the foundation for a strong side gig sales strategy and so. much. more. Sindy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluetreecoaching/ Sindy's Podcast, Side Gig School: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-gig-school-with-sindy-warren/id1590915136 https://www.bluetree-coaching.com/ __________________________________ See me live at SOWBO for the Sales Mastermind in September 2022! https://www.sowbo.org/sales-mastermind/ Wanna sign more 1:1 clients for your service-based business (without the overwhelm)? Book your 90 minute sales strategy session with me HERE: https://svsalescoach.com/90min/

What happens when TWO sales coaches get behind the mic and talk shop for 20 minutes? You get a fast-paced, in your face, AMAZING podcast episode all about (you guessed it) SALES STRATEGY. Natasha Hemmingway, my friend and fellow sales coach and speaker, is my guest today and her mission is to help you show up confidently and charge what you're worth. PRESS PLAY on this episode to learn why you gotta "make the main thing, the main thing" in order to grow your bottom line this year ('cuz guess what? A confused buyer doesn't buy!) how to fine tune your selling mindset so you can help *more* people than you ever thought possible and why you need a solid sales strategy in place before you start spending money on funnels. Natasha's Hello Clients Hello Cash Course -> https://natashahemmingway.com/hello Get $300 off the course with code: SIDEGIG300 See Natasha (and me!) live at SOWBO for the Sales Mastermind: https://www.sowbo.org/sales-mastermind/ __________________________________ Wanna sign more 1:1 clients for your service-based business (without the overwhelm)? Book your 90 minute sales strategy session with me HERE: https://sidegigcentral.com/90min

If you wake up in the morning thinking, "how am I going to bring CASH into my business TODAY?" you're in for a special treat. Meet Bridget (aka Bridge) James Ling, Business and Manifestation Coach who specializes in helping entrepreneurs create a six figure coaching business. PRESS PLAY on this episode to learn why small, calculated risks over time are the key to unlocking everything you want in your business (and your life!) how to combat the "I don't know what I don't know" struggle head on (and come out stronger on the other side) and Bridget's top action to start generating cash in your business today. Connect with Bridget: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetjamesling/ __________________________________ Wanna sign more 1:1 clients for your service-based business (without the overwhelm)? Book your 90 minute sales strategy session with me HERE: https://sidegigcentral.com/90min

Did I hear you say you wanna cut through the noise and get to what really matters to your clients and prospects? Good! 'Cuz today on the 100th EPISODE of The Side Gig Central Podcast, I'm gonna help you accomplish just that. PRESS PLAY to find out what triggers people to buy services like yours and how to use the buying trigger technique to get in front of prospects sooner, find less crowded channels, create better messages and more helpful content and most importantly become top of mind when a prospect is researching solutions to their problem. Go HERE https://bit.ly/100sgcpod to get your FREE $10 Starbucks gift card to celebrate the 100th episode of the show! Wanna sign more 1:1 clients for your service-based business? Book your 90 minute sales strategy session with me HERE: https://sidegigcentral.com/90min A HUGE THANK YOU for listening, sharing, rating and downloading the show, I appreciate you so much! Cheers to your success, Elena

Breaking news: YOU get to decide what "Instagram growth" means for your business. Why? Because *you* have to decide what your ultimate goal is for being on this app in the first place. No sense in getting all crazy about insights and metrics that have no bearing whatsoever on selling your offer (I'm looking at you follower count and Reel views!) So to make sure you're not getting *too* lost in the IG sauce these days, I have my friend and fellow podcaster, Allison Scholes on the show to help you reimagine what IG growth means for your business. Allison is an Instagram Coach, Top 100 Podcaster (and an all-around badass business owner) who helps mompreneurs build their IG presence through coaching, creative copy and content. PRESS PLAY on this episode to learn how to ditch the overwhelm and not get hung up by all of the new "features" of IG, how to focus on the big picture and the big game of IG to help grow your online community while showcasing your expertise and how the "3 C's" of IG growth will help you create irresistible content for your audience. Connect with Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonscholes/ https://bossladyinsweatpants.com/ Free Webinar: https://bit.ly/6SecretWebinar Academy: https://bossladyinsweatpants.com/how-to-grow-my-business-on-instagram/ ___________________________________________ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/elena.salescoach Need help signing new clients? I gotchu. https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/

If you've ever felt like you need to hit the fast forward button to quickly get through all of the *really* uncomfortable parts of your entrepreneurial journey, then you need to meet Jen. Jen Fieldman is a business coach for women who helps service-based businesses navigate the entrepreneurial journey. And it just so happens, Jen has a powerful approach to prioritizing the things in your business that *actually* matter. PRESS PLAY" to hear how to release what you think you *should* be doing and embrace what feels authentic so you can run your business with ease and how the "stop, drop and roll" of entrepreneurship can help you get really clear on what needs to happen next in your business. Connect with Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenfieldman/ _______________________________ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

Admit it. You’ve watched countless Ted Talks and thought “I could NEVER do that.” Wrong. You’re adorable, but you’re wrong. If you’ve got a skillset that helps people and you’re comfy cozy selling, you can totally give a rousing, motivating speech that’ll have the audience clapping wildly and chanting your name. And today’s guest can show you how. Ashley Kirkwood is the owner of Speak Your Way to Cash where she helps service-based business owners land five-figure speaking gigs – from the get-go. PRESS PLAY on this episode to learn how to figure out if speaking is your superpower, what to do if you *gulp* don’t like public speaking (or failed that class in college), the four things every highly paid speaker MUST have in their arsenal, the one thing that will truly transform your speaking strategy. Check out the SYWTC Live Three Day Hybrid Event: https://www.speakyourwaytocash.com/event Buy Ashley's book here -> https://www.speakyourwaytocash.com/#_58qnabppy ____________________________________________ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

Let's be real: It doesn't matter how many times you redesign your offers, or raise your prices, or cross your fingers that your clients will buy more. If your money mindset isn't up to snuff – it. ain't. Happening. Even if you think money mindset is a little too "woo" for you, if your biz isn't making bank, it's worth entertaining the idea that your thoughts and beliefs can influence your actions and results. And Ayana Campbell Smith is gonna help you make CENTS of it all! She's a debt-free money coach with a passion for helping millennial women, couples, and entrepreneurs get unstuck and become financially empowered so they can ditch debt, save more, and win with money. PRESS PLAY to learn how to develop a healthy money mindset (especially for those of us that are all like “got my mind on my money and my money on my mind”) and how to evaluate your investments vs. your expenses to get the most bang for your buck as a solopreneur. Connect with Ayana: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmoney.guide/ _________________________________________________________________________ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

What’s better than summer vibes, a sweet pinot, and some “Hell in a Bucket Hot Chicken?” Um, not too many things, but this episode comes *pretty* close! Meet Desiree Bagnell, the owner of The Grateful Gourmet where her motto is “peace, love, and good food.” When corporate cutbacks unexpectedly propelled Desi into launching the Grateful Gourmet (a lifelong dream), she leaned into building an amazing (and extremely loyal) community to fire up her new business. You’ll have to PRESS PLAY for the rest of the story as well as why you *may* need to tweak your business model a few times during the early stages to stay profitable, how to generate organic referrals (and build a super loyal fan base) through local events in your community, and why it’s important to open your mind when it comes to collaborating with your “competitors” (HINT: there’s room for everybody to be successful!) Connect with Desiree https://iamthegratefulgourmet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratefuldes/ ____________________________________________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

Calling all side gig entrepreneurs and solopreneurs: THIS episode is your permission slip. Permission granted to be yourself and share your knowledge (and your entrepreneurial journey) on LinkedIn (*gasp*) without feeling like you’ll “get caught”...ESPECIALLY if you’re currently in a corporate role. My guest today, Britta Blanski, is a LinkedIn strategist who helps business owners maximize exposure, gain visibility, and generate leads on LinkedIn, and you are soooo gonna wanna hear what she has to say. PRESS PLAY to learn how to show up fearlessly on LinkedIn and talk about your business, the LinkedIn trends you *need* to know about right now (hello, “dwell time” and followers) and how to get rid of all those spammy In-Mails once and for all. Connect with Britta on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski/ Connect with Britta on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brittajuneandco/ __________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

This episode just hits differently. Like a Disney+ binge fest on a Wednesday night when you’re snuggling with your sweetie or a hilarious Baby Yoda GIF when you’re having a bad day. Yes, it's THAT good. My guest today, Artin Nazarian, Disney exec, author, and entrepreneur, is about to give you *all* the feels while revealing the magic of balancing a side gig with your corporate career. PRESS PLAY to learn what it's *really* like to be The Incredibles IRL, leading a double life as a Disney executive and the founder of a tech startup, how to take control of your career happiness (it’s not what you think), why you need idea validation before you set out on your epic adventure (aka “what problem is my idea solving?”) and why you’re only ONE idea away from happiness. Buy Artin's book "SIDE ADVENTURE" https://www.artinnazarian.com/side-adventure-book Follow Artin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artin_nazarian/ __________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

Have you ever asked a friend or family member, "Err, hey, you wanna lend me some moolah for this really cool business idea I have?” Thankfully, you’ll never have to have ^^ that ^^ conversation with your friends or family (or beg strangers for startup cash...) ‘cuz KJ Blattenbauer is BACK on the show today and she's gonna show you how to ruthlessly execute a crowdfunding campaign. KJ is the founder of pretty peptalks, a brand-new stationery line – 100% funded on Kickstarter. PRESS PLAY on this episode to hear how to infuse story and emotion into every single part of your campaign (yes, even if it’s “just” for paper) the difference between a “traditional” launch and a Kickstarter launch…and why it’s an emotional roller coaster, the secrets (shhh) to a successful campaign, including the best day to launch and the ideal length, exactly what you need to do to make the Kickstarter algorithm happy and how some campaigns get 350% funded – and how to make yours one of the lucky 30% that meets its goal. Check out pretty peptalks stationary here --> https://www.prettypeptalks.com/ with FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING for orders over $49 Follow pretty peptalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettypeptalks/ Connect with KJ https://www.instagram.com/kjblattenbauer/ __________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

When you start throwing around FOMO inducing phrases in your sales copy like, “Last chance!” “Hurry!” “Just 2 spots left!”...it can sometimes come across as spammy. Like forex bots inside your DM’s, spammy. And as you know, people generally don’t wanna feel like they’re being manipulated by spammy bots. So, how can you upgrade your use of FOMO without sounding spammy? Simple. PRESS PLAY on this episode to learn the three key ways you can upgrade your use of loss aversion (or FOMO) in your sales copy - all without going in for the “ONE SPOT LEFT” hard close. _____________________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

Are you a solopreneur who wants media exposure this year? This episode is for you! I don’t know about you, but whenever I hear the words “publicist,” “PR,” or “public relations” I immediately visualize Samantha Jones from Sex and the City, running around NYC like a badass boss, getting her clients booked for red carpet appearances, planning the perfect photo op (and even turning hot waiters into movie stars). Just me? You too?*okay, phew* Obviously, it’s unrealistic to think we can create a solid PR strategy based on a fictional character's antics. So how do you know where to start? Are there special PR "rules" you should always follow? Good news: You don't have to hire Samantha Jones – you can totally do PR yourself. You just need to borrow some of her tricks. Even better news: Alessandra Seca, the owner of Seca & Co a public relations agency, knows *exactly* how to help brands get exposure so they get the credibility they deserve, reach their target audience, and grow. PRESS PLAY to learn why you should know (and care!) about the difference between paid media and earned media, how to put your best foot forward so you increase your chances of landing media coverage and why your story and the timeliness of your message are so crucial for coverage. Grab Alessandra's editorial calendar below! https://mailchi.mp/secaandco/editorial-calendar ___________________________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

Have you ever felt like thought leadership should be left up to the "heavy hitters?" Like your opinion doesn't *really* matter? Or have you ever held back your opinion on a topic because you're afraid of making sweeping generalizations like, "60% of the time it works, every time," and getting called out on it? Meet Cheryl Lau, a side hustle coach who helps entrepreneurs make a full time income on part time hours AND can help you get over your thought leadership fears. PRESS PLAY to learn what thought leadership can look like for you one simple trick that can help you turn personal experiences into thought leadership gold and how to create content around your unique point of view. Connect with Cheryl: https://www.instagram.com/cheryltheory/ _________________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

You don’t hafta be “steering the ship” 24/7 to deliver a phenomenal client experience. And you *definitely* don’t hafta drown in a sea of admin work just to personalize your service. Luckily, I’ve got Amy Feierman on the show today to show us how it’s done. Amy is a client experience strategist who helps service-based solopreneurs develop the kind of solid client relationships that lead to loyal, repeat clients. She’s even gonna throw you the life jacket you so desperately need (aka systems) to save you from drowning in all that extra admin work. Bleh. PRESS PLAY to learn how to personalize the client experience without the overwhelm, exactly what to say to limit unnecessary communication and actually save time and get Amy’s hot tip for creating killer email templates without sacrificing that personal touch. Take Amy's quiz! https://amyfeierman.com/quiz _________________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

If you’re chasing every single lead even if they *may not* be a good fit for your business, you’re sliding down a slippery slope toward becoming a commoditized service provider (with your only differentiating factor being price – ekkk). Luckily, I have Patty Dominguez on the show today to help us avoid being “just another” . Patty is the founder of Positioning to Profit and helps women entrepreneurs establish their Category of One status, *basically* making their competition irrelevant. Press PLAY to learn how to avoid becoming a *gulp* commodity, how to get rid of the copycat mentality we’re *all* guilty of and the key to demanding higher pricing. Connect with Patty: https://www.positioningtoprofit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattydominguez_/ _________________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

Tracie's back. Back again. Tracie's back. Tell a friend. My editor (and good friend!) Tracie Kendziora is back on the podcast today, and I'm over the moon excited to share her copy wisdom with you. In case you haven't met her yet, Tracie is a copy coach and editor who helps online biz owners, coaches, and creatives write compelling copy. And I know (from first-hand experience) that Tracie can help you be more consistent with your content, save you a boatload of time writing copy, and help you stand out in your industry. PRESS PLAY to learn the benefits of working with an editor, the biggest mistake Tracie sees entrepreneurs make when writing their copy and one of the most ninja strategies you can use to understand the language your audience uses (hint: it has to do with Amazon reviews) Grab a seat on the Copy Couch! https://www.okayokapi.com/copy-couch Connect with Tracie: https://www.instagram.com/_okayokapi_/

We gotta have the "are you feeling salesy" chat right now. Why? Because If you haven't landed a client in a while or things aren't going well in your business, you could be sabotaging yourself with the ol' "I hate selling because I feel salesy" excuse. So today, we're dishing out the tough love to help getcha outta your salesy funk. Michelle Vroom, marketing coach and host of the Market Like a Boss Podcast is my guest today and she helps female solopreneurs attract dream clients. PRESS PLAY to learn why the root cause of your "salesy feelings" could be coming from a lack of confidence in your offer, how to make a crucial paradigm shift and put the focus on the person you're trying to help instead how you're feeling at the moment and how to avoid the sales and marketing red flag of convincing people to work with you. Connect with Michelle: https://michellevroom.com/ Market Like a Boss FB group: facebook.com/groups/marketlikeabossgroup ______________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central

So you wanna land a sponsorship with ? Well, what if I told you that today’s episode is gonna lay out the EXACT sales process you need (yes, it’s a sales process) to secure a corporate sponsorship for your event or podcast? You’d be all like, “Ugh, that sounds too good to be true,” right? Jessica Chinyelu, corporate sponsorship strategist (extraordinaire) and my guest on today’s episode, is about to spill *all* the tea on how to get backed by the world’s biggest brands. PRESS PLAY to learn the exact process you need to nail before you have a prayer of landing a corporate sponsor, why gold, silver, and bronze sponsorship packages just don’t cut it anymore and the red flags to avoid when pitching corporate sponsors (aka don’t include a 22-slide pitch deck in your first email to your prospect!) Connect with Jessica: https://thesponsorshiplady.com/ Find Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicachinyelu/ ______________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/ Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/ Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30 Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central