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How to Position Yourself For Media Exposure With Esther Kiss
Influence By Design
06/19/18 • 2773 min
On today’s episode, Esther Kiss shares her strategies in how to better connect with the media (the press, the influencers, and the rest of program-makers) to help you gain more exposure for your brand.
Esther is a communications consultant and the host of the Born to Influence Podcast. She has helped hundreds of coaches, consultants, marketers, thought leaders, and business owners to get media exposure, and use that exposure to create sales.
When done correctly, media exposure could help you reach more of your target audience, increase your sales, and establish yourself as the expert in your industry.
For full show notes and links visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/11/

Why Every Coach Should Have a Podcast with Dave Jackson
Influence By Design
04/21/25 • 35 min
Your voice has the power to reach the people you’re meant to help, but only if you give it a platform that works, even while you sleep.
In this episode, Samantha sits down with Hall of Fame podcaster Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, to break down the real reason coaches need a podcast. And no, it’s not because everyone else has one.
We talk about how your podcast educates your audience, how it shortens the sales cycle, and why creating an audio relationship builds trust faster than any marketing funnel ever could.
You'll walk away knowing when to start, how to keep going, and what podcasting can actually do for your coaching business.
If you’re tired of feeling invisible in a crowded coaching space, your voice might just be your biggest untapped asset.
For full show notes and links, please visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/627/
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Increase Your Productivity And Consistently Achieve Your Goals
Influence By Design
09/23/20 • 24 min
You cannot run two marathons in different directions at the same time.
In today’s overly busy world, we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus on things that can actually help our business grow. When you are trying to achieve too much, it can feel like you can’t gain momentum and get ahead.
In this episode, we delve into the 4 problems you need to address in order to focus, increase your productivity, and consistently achieve your goals.
By addressing these problems and implementing the solutions in your business, you can move the needle forward.
Yes, 2020 has been a crazy year, but there are still plenty of opportunities for improvement and growth. What do you want to achieve by the end of the year?
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Using the universal energy (3:32)
- The 90-day plan (5:00)
- Business sprints (5:50)
- 30-day plan to increase your productivity (6:00)
- Breaking down projects into tasks (6:40)
- Give yourself permission to rest and let go (7:33)
- Normal deliverables vs things that will move the needle forward (8:00)
- The path toward your goals is not a linear path (8:40)
- Setting weekly goals (9:16)
- Setting too many goals (11:44)
- Doing too much can lead to being unfocused (12:18)
- Setting 1 to 3 goals at a time (12:50)
- Spending time on things that don’t matter (14:30)
- Being busy for the sake of being busy (15:20)
- Different stages of your business requires different focuses (15:55)
- Sorting out your sales first (17:58)
- Not having support or accountability (18:30)
- The importance of having a mentor (20:35)
- Ask better questions to move forward (22:20)
Join the discussion thread for this episode over at The Thought Leaders Business Lab Community Facebook Group.
For full show notes and links visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/212-increase-your-productivity-and-consistently-achieve-your-goals

304: Increase Sales Through Referral Programs with Paul Higgins
Influence By Design
08/29/21 • 36 min
Referrals offer huge leverage in growing your business. They can significantly increase your sales and grow your brand.
But just how powerful are referrals for our marketing strategy? What benefits does it bring to our business?
If you’re excited about learning how referrals work, you’re in for a treat.
In this episode, Paul Higgins joins me and shares valuable insights on how to increase your sales through referral programs. He’ll talks about where to start and how to ask for referrals the right way.
Paul works with coaches and consultants to help them grow their business by growing their network and building a system to get consistent referrals.
Join us today, to learn how to increase your sales through referral programs.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Paul shares the ‘why’ behind starting his business (5:28)
- The methodology for successful sales (9:14)
- Why referral programs work for everyone (16:54)
- Start with your own network (20:15)
- The system to keep the conversation open (25:30)
- Paul’s methodology for referral rewards (27:14)
- Ask about their personal goals (32:29)
- Paul’s pulse check - the 9 steps to create sales in your business (34:01)
For full show notes and links visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/304/

Moment #46: Why You’re Always Playing Catch-Up And How To Stop
Influence By Design
04/23/25 • 12 min
If your days feel like one long game of whack-a-mole, this one’s for you.
In this episode snippet, Samantha Riley and Leon Flitton break down the time management matrix in a way that’s as real as it is refreshing. From dodging other people’s “emergencies” to escaping the soul-sucking scroll hole, they’ll show you how to stop operating in lastminute dot com mode and reclaim your time like a CEO.
They share why quadrant two (important but not urgent) is the sweet spot, what to avoid in the other three, and how they’ve ditched the rigid morning routine for a workday that actually works.
Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:
- What last minute dot com really means and how to escape it
- The magic of quadrant two and why it’s where real growth happens
- The procrastination trap: how to avoid getting sucked into time-wasting tasks
- Why your ‘productive hours’ matter more than your morning routine
- The one-question shift that made their to-do list 10x more effective
- How celebrating small wins creates big momentum in your day
Listen to the full episode here
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/34wTrZywOd8o5aEVgBl37X

Break Out of Freeze Mode and Lead the People Who Need You Most
Influence By Design
04/14/25 • 36 min
This isn’t just a coffee shop chat with Samantha and Leon. It’s a firestarter for every coach, consultant, and small business owner stuck in the spin cycle of uncertainty.
We’re talking about freeze mode. You know the feeling. When the market dips and election chatter ramps up, your once-reliable offers suddenly feel like they’re floating in a vacuum. You're tempted to shrink, slow down, or disappear entirely from the feed.
This conversation is about making moves even when the path ahead feels foggy. It’s packed with real talk, lived stories, and practical steps you can use to stay in motion, stay aligned, and stay profitable, no matter what’s swirling outside.
You’ll hear how Samantha pivoted hard in 2020, the surprising psychology of freeze mode (and how to spot it in your own business), and what actually builds trust when everyone’s holding their wallet a little tighter.
It’s about tuning out the noise, turning up your clarity, and trusting that your next step doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to happen.
For full show notes and links, please visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/626/
Samantha Riley xx
Get your free copy of The Human Design Advantage - https://samanthariley.global/advantage/
Join the Coaches, Thought Leaders & Changemakers FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/172041823301121
I’d love to connect with you - please reach out and say hi:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samriley/

Overworked Million Dollar Business Owner To Freedom Based Entrepreneur with Karyn Battersby
Influence By Design
11/21/18 • 31 min
In today’s bonus episode of the podcast, I’ll be introducing you to an entrepreneur who walked away from a very successful business. This is a story of someone who was burnt out and dealing with some serious health issues, and knew she had to make a drastic change in her life.
Today you’re going to meet Karyn Battersby, who is a student of mine in Business Success Academy, and she shares her story of how she has transitioned from a traditional “bricks and mortar” business, to building a freedom based business, so she can work anywhere in the world.
It’s almost time for us to re-open the doors to Business Success Academy, and if you’d like to join the waitlist to learn more, just visit https://samanthariley.global/success or DM me on Instagram @TheSamRiley
For full show notes and links, visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/32/

Using Automation to Create Connection With Your Prospects with Tim Hyde
Influence By Design
10/14/18 • 41 min
Today, we dive deep on automation’s benefits for your business as we chat with Tim Hyde, an expert in the digital marketing space. It’s high time to up your game, and use sales and marketing automation systems to leverage time, energy, and income.
Discover why you should prioritize lead nurturing over lead generation and learn what strategies are available to adapt to gain long-term clients.
Tim also shares his own pyramid levels of prospects for marketing that you could use for your business models. Attracting your target and creating relationships with your prospects can now be achieved easily once we know when to use the automated and manual approach.
For full show notes and links, visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/25/

Building Exceptional Business Culture with Craig Handley
Influence By Design
10/07/18 • 40 min
When building and growing your company, how important are your team members’ goals and core values? Do they need to be taken into consideration?
Joining Sam today in this episode of the Thought Leaders Business Lab Podcast is Craig Handley, the co-founder and CEO of ListenTrust, a call center with over a thousand team members, based in Mexico.
Craig shares the importance of having a workplace culture where everyone can connect, dream, and help each other reach their goals. He believes that alongside achieving business growth, entrepreneurs should support their employees in chasing their dreams.
Discover why this entrepreneur hires staff, and trains them to quit.
For full show notes and links, visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/24/

Build A Stand Out Brand
Influence By Design
03/06/19 • 1548 min
The market is very noisy, so in todays episode of the Thought Leaders Business Lab, we’re talking about how to build a brand that stands out.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How defining your zone of genius will help with your feeling of Imposter Syndrome.
- The 3 key area’s to find your unique zone of genius.
- How to drill down on your unique set of skills.
- What the Dunning Kruger effect is, and how it could be affecting your confidence.
And so much more.
Do you have a question that you’d like answered on the show? Use the hashtag #AskSamAndTim on your favourite social platform, and we’ll answer it on the show or find someone who can.
For full show notes and links visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/55
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How many episodes does Influence By Design have?
Influence By Design currently has 676 episodes available.
What topics does Influence By Design cover?
The podcast is about Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Influence By Design?
The episode title 'Build Your Network Using LinkedIn with Leanne Isaacson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Influence By Design?
The average episode length on Influence By Design is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Influence By Design released?
Episodes of Influence By Design are typically released every 3 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of Influence By Design?
The first episode of Influence By Design was released on May 1, 2018.
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