The B-Word with Joanne Bolt

📚 I can’t be the only one who believes there’s something magical about walking into a Barnes and Noble, with the faint smell of books and coffee in the air! Or maybe the colder seasons make you want to curl up with a good book and a glass of wine 24/7 too? Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always enjoyed immersing myself into someone else’s words, thoughts, their story process and learning something fascinating from them. I think that’s why I love podcasting so much! So on today’s episode, I wanted to give you a little look into what’s on my nightstand currently. I recommend some great reads for business and personal growth, as well as a fun fictional novel in there too! ☕️
📌 Books Mentioned:
Be Seen by Jen Gottlieb
Big Idea to Bestseller by Jake Kelfer
Guy Raz by How I Built This
How Are You Really? By Jenna Kutcher
The Ballad Of Snakes And Songbirds By Suzanne Collins
🎁 With the holidays coming up, if you are searching for that perfect gift for someone, even someone you might not know very well, grab one of these books and bring them that added layer of quality and value to their festive season! I’ve put all the books on my Amazon list here, however maybe you’re in need of a much deserved Barnes and Noble date to buy it in person! If you buy one of these books, or have already read one, leave me a review here on the B-Word and tell me which one you liked best!

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🤩 Bringing you a very cool episode today where I got to be a guest on Amy Traugh’s podcast, The Motivated Mompreneur. It’s very exciting to have Amy be a founding member of the Podcast(H)er Network, that I am the owner and founder of! If you haven’t heard about the Podcast(H)er Network, in this episode we dive into the logistics of why I started it and why Amy chose to move her podcast over to the network. Plus, it gives you a beautiful introduction to The Motivated Mompreneur podcast, which I highly recommend you check out after this! So let’s get to the good stuff! 🎉
💡Key Highlights:
• The value in how collaboration and community has helped grow my podcast.
• Your podcast is ultimately for your listener and why you don’t need to be selling to them all the time so you can build trust and credibility.
• Being selective about the guests you have on your show and building genuine relationships with them through an abundance mindset.
• My trailblazing entrepreneurial journey from creating digital courses, to a membership, to the network.
• Rejection from large networks and seeing the real need in the small to medium podcast community.
• The podcast networking community is like the best sorority you’d ever want to be in.
• How to sign up for the Podcast(H)er Network and its amazing benefits.
💫 You need to put in the time and work in your podcast to see the results, but joining and investing in a network with a team working for you behind the scenes collapses that timeframe in half, so you can grow faster and reach more listeners! 🎤
Connect with Amy:
Podcast
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2024 has started off on a bang! On today's episode. I'm spilling the tea on the 10 surefire ways your podcast is headed for failure in 2024 if you don't make some crucial changes.

🎙️ Rule #1: Don't skip market research! Just like cleaning your closet, understanding your Ideal Client Avatar (ICA) is essential. Market conditions change daily, and your ideal listener's struggles evolve. It's time to dig deep and get up close and personal with your audience.

💡 Rule #2 (00:07:10): Update those social media marketing tactics. Audiograms on Instagram reels? Sorry, darling, they're out. I'll spill the beans on what's trending and how to capture your audience's attention in 2024.

🎤 Rule #3 (00:08:45): Have a specific goal in mind when recording. Don't pick up the mic and start babbling aimlessly. Your podcast should tie into your business with a strong call to action. Know your niche, speak directly to your audience, and have a strategic plan.

📊 Rule #4 (00:10:19): Don't obsess over download numbers. Instead, focus on crucial analytics like listener retention. Understand how far into the episode your audience is staying. It's not about downloads; it's about engagement.

🎯 Rule #5 (00:12:57): Think big, not small. Set measurable goals that excite you. Whether it's consistency or a specific episode count, make sure your goals are achievable and align with your business strategy.

💻 Rule #6 (00:13:52): Keep your podcasting process simple. Podcasting is hard but simple. Avoid overcomplicating the process with extensive checklists. Create, outline, record, and schedule—keep it straightforward.

👭 Rule #7 (00:15:03): Don't go into this alone. Get yourself a business or podcasting bestie. Accountability partners are essential to keep you on track and motivated. Consider joining a community like Podcast Her Network for support.

📈 Rule #8 (00:17:23): Don't ignore your analytics. Dive deep into your podcast's analytics to understand your audience better. Where are they coming from, and who is your ideal listener? Let the data guide your decisions.

🌟 Rule #9 (00:18:52): Reviews are so last year. In 2024, Apple cares more about new subscribers than reviews. Focus on getting more people to listen and subscribe—word on the street is, it's the key to climbing the charts.

🚀 Rule #10 (00:22:00): Don't be everywhere. Instead of spraying your content on every platform, master one or two. Tailor your content to the platform and engage deeply with your audience. Quality over quantity, always.

Ready to level up your podcast game in 2024? Tune in, take notes, and let's make your podcast a roaring success! 🚀🎧

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⚡Join me in welcoming my guest Avani Jain to the show! Avani is multi-passionate entrepreneur, CEO of Matcha Design Labs and host of the podcast Unsubscribe. She believes in taking the clutter out of our mental inbox and everything the world is adding to it, so we can truly find what lights us up and how to overcome challenges in all aspects of business, relationships and life! 🌷

🧩One of the main things we will be focusing on is creating freedom in your business through systems and framework. These are not only great as a business owner, but can be implemented in your daily routine, podcast and content creation, and so much more! Maximize your time and ideas, especially if it means you’ll have more time to listen to this podcast! So pull up a chair and let’s get into this discussion you’ll totally want to jump back to later!

⭐Key Highlights:

• The passion behind why Avani started her podcast with a concept that differs so much from her business.

• The power of learning and channeling your human design strengths to fuel your energy into what you actually love to do.

• Bringing in a project management system to enhance the momentum of your business.

• The system of dividing tasks into “computer, phone and waiting in line” tasks in order to increase daily and weekly efficiency.

• The “idea catcher” system for when inspiration strikes.

• Asynchronous culture, communication and helpful tools when managing a team.

Once you build systems into your workflow, after a while you’ll be surprised at how easy they come and work to make your life EASIER! Definitely head over to Avani’s account @avanimjain to see all the great things she’s sharing over there!

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Connect with Avani:

Instagram @avanimjain

Website

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Karen Baldridge, founder of the Experience Project, and I got to sit down and dig into her biz a little last week. 'cue the massive laughs and Aha moments. She realized a few years ago that being in the corporate world just wasn't her jam, and began to look into other options. Evolving as a person and as an entrepreneur is a journey, and Karen is embracing it with whole hearted enthusiasm!
Karen is a corporate leadership, coach, speaker, and podcast host.. Her mission is to integrate more personal mindset work into the current leadership ecosystem. She believes if each individual's personal level of self-awareness, vision and intentional success programming were raised then successful outcomes are inevitable. The Experience Project integrates her passion for developing mindset acumen and blending that into customizable boutique offsite Experiences for groups who are seeking to uplevel their CONNECTION, CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION. She believes in a whole person approach to transformational experiences MIND & BODY. She collaborates with experts in Leadership as well as Wellness Practitioners to create these immersive events and to cultivate renewed clarity, purpose and vision.

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