The Dare to Grow Show

Have you heard of Instagram bonuses? You might have seen some popular creators talk about getting paid by Instagram for posting Reels or going live. Luckily Instagram is trying to give opportunities to a wider range of creators, which means I got access to the Reels bonus last week so today I'm gonna tell you all about it. What exactly is it? How do you get it? And is it worth your time to make and post Reels?? Connect with me on Instagram @daretogrow.co if you have more questions!

Today we're talking about video - which is one of the big reasons a lot of people avoid posting to social media. We worry about how we look, how we sound, how our videos compare to everyone else. And avoiding video might be holding your business back from growing - especially if you're hoping to grow on Instagram or with live events. In today's episode I'm sharing my years-long (literally) process of getting comfortable and good at video. And you'll hear from human design + health coach, Naomi Nakamura, and Rebecca Simon, a business coach for online service providers. They'll be sharing how they got comfortable and confident being on video too so you'll have lots of options and tricks to help you get going. Follow Noomi at @naomijnakamura and Becca at @workwithbecca. And jump into the Dare to Grow membership if you need more support >> daretogrow.co/membership  

Our rebrand from XOSarah to Dare to Grow is now underway! Our IG handle just switched over the weekend (you can now find us @daretogrow.co) and our new website (also daretogrow.co) is launching on May 10th.  We've got about a million and half things that need to be updated, moved and changed. And because it's more than just changing our logo and domain name, this process actually started last year. In today's episode I'm sharing the process from decision to launch day and all of the things we worked through in between. Links + resources Website host + design platform: ShowIt - get a free month Website template: Tonic 

Here's a question: Whose opinion are you worried about when you overthink or avoid doing something? When you skip posting that video because of how you look? When you hold back from launching? Who's opinion or comments or judgment are you REALLY worried about? Because what I've been hearing a lot lately is that you're worrying about other people's opinions, judgements, expectations…instead of your own. Today on the podcast we're talking about the 3 types of people we generally worry about getting negative or unwanted feedback from. And what you can do to stop worrying and start taking action on what YOU want. Also - this episode has a lot of swearing in it. Like extra for me. So maybe grab some headphones if you don't want me to accidentally teach your kids the F-word.  Links + resources Jamie's book: Radically Content  My fave people to follow: @galadarling, @jamievaron, @iamjamgamble, @glennondoyle, @itsviviankaye, @herfirst100k (Tori), Lizzo, Jonathan Van Ness

If you haven't heard the news already, then you should be following me on Instagram ;) Because last week I was finally able to announce the big secret project we've been working on for the past couple of months. And it is…a re-brand!  Next month marks my 10-year anniversary in business, of leaving my corporate job, and of XO Sarah. Over the past 6 months or so I've started feeling like it was time to shift and when the trademark I applied for was approved I knew it was time. Starting over the next couple of weeks we are going to be rebranding as Dare to Grow! Which means I'm in the process of building out an entirely new website and part of that process is taking new photos. I had my brand photoshoot last week and when I asked on Stories what questions you had, the answer was everything. Where to start, how to find a photographer, planning, outfits, locations. All of it. So that's what we're going to talk about today.

Today we're going to get nerdy and talk about project management systems.  Because that is the NUMBER ONE way I keep stress and overwhelm at bay. I don't keep anything in my brain. I don't know what I'm doing tomorrow, next week, next month, but if I go into my project management system I can tell you exactly what I'll be doing every hour of every day because I've already planned all my tasks.  Recently we made the shift from using Asana to ClickUp for project management, so on this episode I'm sharing the Asana deal breakers and what made me take months worth of tasks and move them to a new system. Links + resources Asana Clickup (affiliate link) Asana + ClickUp trainings are inside the Dare to Grow membership

Raise your hand if you've…tried to be creative on zero sleep, started your day by staring at your to-do for 30 minutes, or worked until 9…10…11pm because you just wanted to get one more thing done. You too? One thing I've realized over the past almost 10 years is that the DAILY HABITS that support me as a CEO are as important as the strategies that grow my business.  Because it's those habits that keep you feeling excited to sit down to work, or have the energy for a 5pm call, or stave off the stress that comes from being in charge of it all. But sometimes it's easy to go hog wild creating and learning and implementing and forget about supporting yourself, setting boundaries, and creating those habits that allow you to stay in business for a long time. This is why today on the podcast we've got a panel episode to give you a bunch of options to help you create good CEO habits.  You'll hear from Maggie @smallbusinessboss, a consultant for service based biz owners and Heidi @heidi_jones_coaching who helps ambitious women balance their work and life while going after their goals. Links + Resources Follow Maggie @smallbusinessboss + her podcast The BS-Free Service Business show Follow Heidi @heidi_jones_coaching + her podcast The Heidi Jones Coaching Podcast My fave cycle tracking apps Stardust + Clue

I don't care how long you've been in business, how big your audience is, or how many things you've ticked off of the online business owner checklist. Everyone needs to get out of their own way at some point. Whether it's ignoring the zit that's popped up in the middle of your face on the day you NEED to record a bunch of videos. Or staying up just ONE MORE hour to do just ONE MORE thing even though you're freaking exhausted from hustling for weeks (months…years!) in a row. Or putting off really figuring out how to make that big, scary, AWESOME idea happen because you just can't decide whether it will FOR SURE work or not. Been there, done that (an annoying number of times), and this week on the pod we're talking about my process for getting out of your own damn way! Links + Resources Byon Katie book Loving What Is * Gretchen Ruben's The Four Tendencies quiz The Four Tendencies book * Dare to Grow - I'll totally help you get out of your own way ;) * affiliate links

We've made it to episode 100! If you think I'm buying myself a cake to celebrate…you are right! Creating a podcast is no joke and I'm excited to hit this milestone and share with you what I've learned about podcasting along the way. Give the episode a listen and then find me on Instagram (@xosarahmorgan) because we're hosting a bunch of audience appreciation giveaways this week!  Links + Resources My podcast editor: podcastingforcreatives.com Dare to Grow (my podcast process): daretogrow.co - use the code PODCAST2022 at checkout for half off

I had a totally different topic planned for this week, but I woke up Monday morning with my anxiety scrambling my brain and so instead we're going to talk about how to handle a mid-week mental health day. Because I like to make sure I'm sharing a balanced view of what running my business looks like. I'm very into productivity and systems and being efficient, but I also have days when I wake up, feel my anxiety is too strong to fight with, and have to spend hours (or my entire day) focused on that instead. Which can easily lead to feeling like I'm falling behind or guilty for not sticking to my schedule. So this week on the podcast I want to walk you through what self care looks like for me on a day like that to give you more mental health care tools and also to provide a little solidarity if you have mental health challenges or are just stressed to the max by life right now. Links + Resources Mental health resources inside Dare to Grow and on my websites resources page - xosarah.com/resources

Wondering how people make doing all the marketing things look so easy? Instagram posts and stories AND Reels, emails, blog posts, videos, Facebook groups, TikTok, YouTube.  It is A LOT and it can end up feeling like all you're doing is working on content when that's only a small part of growing your business. This is why I put so much work into systems that allow me to show up and be effective on social media without it taking over my whole week, which is what we're talking about this week! I'm sharing my simple solutions that will create the biggest bang for your time, energy, and resources. Give this episode a listen and then head over to Instagram, find me @xosarahmorgan, and let's discuss! Links + Resources Content planning workshop ➜ daretogrow.co (use the code PODCAST2022 for half off your first month) Social media scheduler ➜ Planoly

The past couple of weeks have been busy over here. I don't use that word a lot because I like to keep things chill and my schedule manageable. But there's been more on my plate than usual, this is actually the perfect time to talk about mindset because it's that (along with some productivity skills) that helps me stay on track in my business. It helps me take breaks when I need it because I know that will recharge me for the next task It helps me notice when my thoughts are unhelpful and shift away from those moments of negativity And it helps me adjust my schedule and my expectations when things get busy. So today I'm sharing some of my current mindset practices. Because as I grow and my business grows different things are helpful - new level, new devil is a real thing. And the more you put those mindset practices in place while your business is small the easier it will be to keep those habits going as you grow.

You sent all the emails, posted on social media, made am amazing sales page, paid for ads…and your launch was a total flop. Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. You made an amazing product, did all the marketing things, and then missed your goal by a mile, only had a few people buy, or no one bought at all. And when you're the sole person in charge it can be devastating. Especially when you then get to watch everyone on social media bragging about their 5-figure, 6-figure, million-bajillion-dollar launches. I've had failed launches (went into detail in episode 56) and I've not only survived but I've launched again and again with success. So how do you recover and try again when the thing you were so excited and hopeful for went totally sideways?? Give this week's episode a listen and let's get you back on track! Links + Resources Want my feedback on your launch? Join Dare to Grow and ask away ➜ daretogrow.co My fave email platform (makes it easy to tag subscribers + track data) ➜ xosarah.com/convertkit

One of the best parts about being an entrepreneur…you're in charge

I don't know about you but I love planning. I love organizing my week, the next quarter, the next year. I love brainstorming ideas, setting up systems, color coordinating everything. But sometimes that brilliant plan gets ignored when it comes to checking off those tasks. Even though you know the plan is great. Even though you know it's going to help your business grow. Even though you spent all that time picking colors and fonts. Sound familiar? If you have a tendency to get more into the planning than the day-to-day doing then this week's episode is for you. You'll hear my best tips for sticking to your schedule along with Ashley Hogrebe who helps neurodivergent biz owners set up systems, and Jennifer Drago, a business strategist with 30 years of corporate experience now helping solopreneurs with their vision, strategy, and goals.Give it a listen and then head over to Instagram (find me @xosarahmorgan) and let's discuss! Links + Resources Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/dothedamnthing_/ Follow Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/peaktoprofit/ Join my marketing membership : daretogrow.co

Survey says…you're ready to make some MONEY! I just went through the data in my yearly audience survey and most of your goals for this year are revenue-related. So this week on the podcast I'm sharing the best way to kickstart your year and start growing your revenue NOW. Want some support? Join me in my marketing membership Dare to Grow ➜ daretogrow.co (use the code PODCAST2022 for 50% off your first month!)

Y'all, I don't know about you, but this year has been TOUGH. I thought 2020 was gonna be the whopper, but 2021 came in swinging. Changes, endings, constantly trying to find my balance.  So this week I'm sharing what went on behind the scenes, personally and in business, and how even with all the garbage I'm still ending this year on a positive note. P.S. This will be the last episode of 2021 - The D2G Show will be back with new episodes in Jan!

Have you ever explored your Human Design? A couple months ago I was a guest on The Spiritualpreneur podcast where I had my Human Design chart read and to say I was blown away is an understatement. Human Design is a mix of astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and Vedic philosophy and all of that turns into essentially an instruction manual for being you. It can tell you everything from your best career path, to how to eat, to how to improve your relationships. And it's one of my favorite ways to check-in and make adjustments when I'm feeling stalled or unsure. Now that I've got my own personal HD guidebook, I'm sharing how I'm integrating my Human Design into my business and everyday life. Links + Resources Haily's Spirituapreneur Podcast going over my human design chart (will open in Spotify) Get your Human Design chart: https://www.mybodygraph.com/free-bodygraph Get your astrological chart: https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php

The best marketing strategy to grow your business quickly...do more of what's working and less of what's not. 2022 is right around the corner so it's time to look back at what you accomplished over the past year, what worked, and what didn't work so that you can make a plan for next year based on DATA. (And also anything that lit you up like a firecracker) Today I'm sharing my list of all of the things I review in my business so I'm never starting my new year plan from scratch Links + Resources Join Dare to Grow ➜ daretogrow.co Episode 88: How to prep to take time off Episode 44: How to survey your audience and get answers you can actually use

One of the things I do every year is check the data on all the content I've posted. Emails, blog posts, videos, podcast episodes, and of course, INSTAGRAM!  One of the best content strategies is to re-share your popular posts and make more similar content. This will help to cut down on the amount of content you're creating and how effective that content is in growing your audience and bringing in customers + clients. In this episode I'm taking you behind the scenes of what I learned from auditing my top Instagram posts, what worked, what didn't work, and what I'll be changing for next year. If you need help with your content strategy, trainings + coaching is always available inside Dare to Grow ➜ daretogrow.co

It's mid-November which means it's time to start planning your end of year VACATION. (Yes, you can still call it a vacation if you stay home in your pjs for two weeks) Now let me confess, the first couple of years in my business I did not do this. I might have put it in my calendar but I would still end up working on projects and responding to emails in the midst of my supposed vacation. What a great boss I was back then, huh? To help you avoid my mistake, I first want to encourage you to completely shut down your business for at least a week at some point at the end of the year or the beginning of next year. And second, this week on the podcast I'm sharing the steps I take to make sure I can focus on family, food, and watching endless hours of Netflix (let's be honest here) and not have my to-do list interrupt my chill even once!

This week we are talking about confidence! Specifically showing up as the face of your business. Because that is the name of the game now. People want to know who they're paying and if their values align with you and your business. Not just if your product or service will work.  You'll be hearing from Natasha Samuel, an expert in growing your business with Instagram and Becky Mollenkamp, a mindset coach focused on self-compassion. And they've got some great stories about finding their confidence which I know you'll love. Don't forget to follow the panelists on Instagram @shinewithnatasha and @beckymollenkamp

This week on the podcast you're getting a sneak peek at my Content Planning Workshop. This is my most popular free training and I might just blow your mind with how simple content planning can be. I'm sharing how I quickly generate content ideas that connect with my ideal customers and clients and how I use two tricks to turn them into hundreds of pieces of content. (288 to be specific) Listen to the episode and then hop over to Instagram @xosarahmorgan and let me know if it helped! Full workshop ➜ https://xosarah.lpages.co/content-planning-workshop/ Join the membership ➜ http://daretogrow.co

I can't believe I'm saying this but I have created a TikTok account and...I think I like it. I stayed off the app for a while because it has a bit of a reputation for being more geared toward teens and 20-somethings doing dance trends and creating entertaining content. But I'm happy to report that the content is much more diverse than I expected and feels more like a fast YouTube rather than a competitor for Instagram.  In this episode I am going to share the reasons I decided to give the platform a shot, the differences I'm seeing between TikTok and Instagram, and my plans for testing the app! Links + Resources Follow me on TikTok >> @xosarahmorgan Apps for auto-posting to TikTok: Later, Loomly, TikTok on desktop

I know I seem like I've got it pretty together, but I have screwed some shit up, made bad decisions, wasted my own damn time, many times. And because I want your business growth to be smoother and faster than mine, today I'm sharing the mistakes I've made in the last 9 years growing my business. Some are dumb mistakes, some are big mistakes. Hopefully by sharing these you'll be able to move forward in your business faster, avoid some of the screw ups I made, and feel a lot less stress as you grow! Want more help + support growing your business? Join us in Dare to Grow ➜ daretogrow.co

Behind the scenes of a membership ➜ Want to know what I've learned in the past year running the Dare to Grow membership? Good! This week on the podcast I'm talking a little more about the changes we're making to celebrate our first year and what I've learned about keeping people interested + taking action when running a program like this. Give the episode a listen and then find me on Instagram @xosarahmorgan and let's discuss! P.S. Want to REALLY see inside Dare to Grow ➜ head over to daretogrow.co and join us!

This week on the podcast we're talking about what to do when you feel stuck. When nothing you're doing is working. When you can't decide what to do next. When you're procrastinating like it's your job. Sound familiar? Instead of scrolling through Instagram trying to find ideas or inspiration I've got 8 ideas that always help me get moving again. Give this episode a listen and then hop over to Instagram, find me @xosarahmorgan and let's discuss!

This week we're talking about leading, managing, and motivating your community. Whether that's your audience on Instagram, the students in your group program, or a whole Facebook group loaded with potential customers or clients. This tends to be one of those online business owner skills that you don't realize you need until you need it. Because it's not just about creating a space for discussion, it's about building a community where everyone feels important, seen, heard, and included. Which (at least in my communities) turns into motivation to get shit done.  Connect with the panelists: Stephanie Gilbert: https://www.instagram.com/askannmarierose/ Sarah Summers: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsummers.co/ AnnMarie Rose: https://www.instagram.com/stephjgilbert/

Have you ever been to a mastermind event? Or met up with other local business owners in person? That's exactly how I spent a day last week, brainstorming and connecting with seven other women at a coworking space here in San Diego. And because I (even as an introvert) love and benefit from events like this, I wanted to share some of my main takeaways, plus a little help for my introvert and anxious friends to help you get out and make some local business buddies too! Give this episode a listen and then head over to Instagram, find me at @xosarahmorgan and let's discuss! Links + Resources Human Design: mybodygraph.com Enneagram: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Strengths Finder: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253868/popular-cliftonstrengths-assessment-products.aspx  Myers-Briggs: https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/take-the-mbti-instrument/ If you need more biz buddies, hang out with us in The Essentials: http://xosarah.com/essentials

What the heck do I say to my audience? Whether you have 50 followers or 5000 there will come a time (probably many times) when you feel totally clueless about what to post. Even though I've been creating content for years and have templates, scripts, and systems to figure this out, I still sometimes sit down, open my content doc and feel like I have no clue what to share next. It's only when I go back to my systems and data to I feel like I know what to share. Which is why in this week's podcast episode I'm sharing 3 ways to figure out what to say to your audience (to turn them into customers and clients) without having that “WTF do I even say??” moment again. Links + resources Episode 44 - How to survey your audience and get answers you can actually use  Join The Essentials Find me on Instagram @xosarahmorgan

When it comes to launching, women in my membership say things like: ➜ Telling my audience about what I created is scary. ➜ Setting a launch date is scary. ➜ Asking people to pay is scary. (especially if it's more than you've ever asked for)  And usually instead of working through those issues and moving forward, we start to put in roadblocks.  ✘ I have a vacation coming up so I'll launch after that. ✘ My birthday is in a few months - I'll launch then. ✘ I was going to launch next month but now I want to add in this extra module so I'm going to wait a few more weeks. We make launching (and even announcing a launch) a big scary deal.  This week on the podcast we're talking about reframing the way you think about launching and how to get past perfectionism, the what-ifs, and letting that first version fly so you can learn and make adjustments. Give it a listen and then find me on Instagram @xosarahmorgan and let's discuss. Does launching make you nervous too? Do you find yourself holding back when you might not need to??

What if it was easy? Creating your IG content, planning a launch, writing an email sequence. What if you didn't wait until you squeeze every single idea and possibility out of your brain? What if you hit publish next week? What if you sold Version 1 knowing that Version 2 could happen later?  Running a business online makes it so easy to complicate things. There are a million options for every aspect of your business from photo editing to landing pages to email platforms. Which means we often slow ourselves down, procrastinating until we give up or move on to the next shiny thing. So what if it was easy? What if you did the FINE version of the freebie or the webinar instead of procrastinating publishing forever because you're trying to make it PERFECT. Recently I planned, created, and launched a challenge in TWO WEEKS. I let it be easy. I reminded myself that I'll learn from this one and make it better next time. I hit publish even though I felt like I had more ideas to add. And my Essentials members...they're LOVING IT. So what would happen if you did the easy version, the less stress version, the first iteration version and then let it fly? On this week's episode we're talking all about making this online business stuff EASIER. Give the episode a listen and then hop over to Instagram @xosarahmorgan and tell me...when was the last time you let it be easy EASY??

10k on Instagram, 6-figures in revenue, 5-figure launches...something you may have noticed about the online business industry is the weird success markers that have nothing to do with YOUR business or YOUR budget. While they're nice benchmarks for growth, they're also kind of fleeting. Because as soon as we hit them we're gearing up for the next level.  So this week on The Dare to Grow Show we're talking about what success ACTUALLY looks like outside of those random goals. I'm sharing what success looks like for me along with multi-passionate educator D'Ana Joi Spencer from @joi.knows.how and graphic designer Stephanie Owens from @goldsheepdesign.

Often when we're in need of ideas and inspiration we turn to Instagram or Pinterest or Facebook and then we scroll and scroll until we realize we've wasted an hour and not come up with anything worthwhile. And so I propose an alternative. An easier, non-research way to generate ideas, to get motivated, to innovate and create. Listen to this week's episode to find out my daily habit that helps ideas and inspiration pop into  your brain like magic!

Wondering how all those online business owners seem to be motivated and showing up 24/7??  They're not! They have habits and practices to help them get motivated when it's time to work. As a solopreneur, staying motivated can be a challenge. You end up with a lot on your plate and it's not easy to stay motivated without someone holding you accountable or having consequences for pushing back deadlines week after week. Motivation isn't something you magically wake up with. If you're dragging yourself from bed to your computer and opening your inbox straight away you aren't giving yourself time to get motivated. Here are six strategies to help you feel motivated more often and for longer periods of time.

Attn Solopreneurs: If you're feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate, pulled in a million directions, and like you never got enough done when 5 or 6 PM rolls around, then this week's podcast episode is for you. Because it's time to talk about setting up systems.  As someone who left a corporate job to freelance full-time partially for the time freedom it included, the idea of setting up systems sounded like some annoying corporate BS, but it's turned out to be one of my favorite tasks. Why? Because it makes my workday, my task list, and staying on top of deadlines so much easier. Systems help me know what to do, when to do it, and in what order to do things. And helps me take lots of tasks completely off my list. Which is why this week on The Dare to Grow show I'm sharing 10 systems your business needs to help you ditch the overwhelm and stay on top of your shit! Links + Resources Trainings on how to set up systems and in The Essentials: Click here for instant access Apps and platforms I use for my business systems: Airtable - planning, tracking, data organization Asana - project management Teachable - membership, customer / client payments (affiliate links - full list in The Essentials!)

This week on the podcast we're talking about hiring! This is something that not only has brought so much relief and ease to running my business, but has made what I create and share BETTER. Also...hiring people is a pretty boss move. Andréa Jones and Xayli Barclay are joining me this week to talk about finding the right candidates, creating an onboarding process, and being a great leader.  It might sound like a scary investment, but hiring help is one of the best moves you can make to grow your business. Give the episode a listen and then hop over to Instagram (@xosarahmorgan) and let's discuss! Connect with the panelists Andréa Jones @onlinedrea and Xayli Barclay @xaylibarclay Links + Resources Asana - project management Notion - planning, projects, tasks, notes Voxer - audio communication Slack - text communication Love languages Upwork

This week on the podcast we're trying something new! You're not just going to hear from me about my best business decision, but I have two guest contributors for this episode, Ashley Burnside from Healing Hustle Co and Christina Nicholson from Media Maven PR. It's my sneaky introvert way of adding other voices to the podcast without a full-on interview. Give it a listen and then head over to Instagram find me @xosarahmorgan and let's discuss! (And let me know if you're into more podcasts like this) Connect with the panelists! Ashley Burnside @healinghustleco + Christina Nicholson @christinaallday

POP QUIZ: When is the last time you took a day off? Last week? Last month? Last year?? When my clients and students come to me and say they're feeling stuck, stalled, or worn out by their business THAT is the first question I ask. Because if everything is difficult and you're procrastinating more than usual there's a good chance you're headed for burnout. But adding in self-care as an actual business strategy can help. This week on The Dare to Grow show I'm talking through 5 self-care strategies that are just as important as all of my list building, sales, and social media strategies. Links + Resources The Solopreneur Success Journal: xosarah.com/ssjournal Gala Darling's High Vibe Honey The breath work app I'm using: Breathwrk The Essentials: xosarah.com/essentials

Do you still post on social media on the days you feel like garbage? That's a question I got from a client recently and it was great timing because I was already in the middle of writing this week's podcast episode all about...Showing up on social media when you don't feel like it. Whether it's a bad day, a busy week, or a hot mess of a month, no matter how long you've been in business or how great you are at Instagram, sometimes you just won't feel like posting. The TDLR; answer is YES - I still (almost always) show up on the days and weeks I feel like crap. But I'm NOT sitting there on the day I need to post, struggling to take photos and write captions.  Scheduling my content in advance usually takes care of this but on the weeks when I skip scheduling because LIFE I have a few tricks that help me show up anyway. And I'm sharing them on this week's podcast episode! Links + Resources Take the FREE 10-Day Instagram Stories Challenge: xosarah.com/storieschallenge Watch my Content Planning Workshop in The Essentials: xosarah.com/essentials Pre-schedule your Instagram posts with Planoly: xosarah.com/planoly (affiliate link)

This month marks nine years in business for me. And while it feels like I am on a roll now, I think back to the first couple of years or even before I had left my corporate job and I could not have imagined being here nine years later. At the very beginning I was just focused on paying my bills, not eating ramen for every meal, and not having to go back to my corporate job.  And so I want to share this episode for two reasons: 1 - To give you some insight into the things that I've learned in the past nine years, and 2 -  for all of you that are in the first couple of years in your business, wondering if it's actually gonna work, I want to give you a little reassurance that if you want to stay in business for years and years and years you absolutely can. Resources + Links - The Solopreneur Success Journal (100 journal prompts): xosarah.com/ssjournal - The Essentials Membership: xosarah.com/essentials

Here's something I've learned over the last 9 years - the way I talk about my business directly affects how I show up in my business, which directly affects my growth.  If I talk about myself as a entrepreneur vs a CEO vs a freelancer vs a coach it really does shift my mindset around the impact my business can have, how big my business can get, how many people I can reach, and what my work and life looks like day to day. None of these are better or worse, right or wrong but digging into and potentially elevating how you speak about your work may make you feel more confident and make it easier to show up consistently.  In this episode I'm sharing some examples, ideas for elevation, and action steps you can take today. Resources + Links Rachel Rodgers' book We Should All Be Millionaires Susan McPherson's book The Lost Art of Connecting Tori Dunlap's @HerFirst100k

Two questions for you today: Do you have a freebie to grow your email list? And...is it actually doing its job and attracting more subscribers? Because my freebies (workshops, PDFs, templates) are the ONLY reason my list grows every single day without me having to do a thing. This means when I'm walking the dogs, when I'm laying by the pool, when I'm bingeing Real Housewives, my email list is growing! If the answer to the first question is NO, you need to hop into The Essentials, watch the trainings, and create your freebie stat! (xosarah.com/essentials) And if the answer to the second question is NO, then this episode is for YOU!

How many times a week do you think about posting on social media, showing up live, sending an email list to your audience and...you don't. You worry about sharing the right things, other people in your niche doing similar stuff, what your friends and family will think about your “little business.” Well my friend - it's time to get over that and remembering THIS one thing will help make it easier. Give this episode a listen and then find me on Instagram @xosarahmorgan and let me know what you think!

Ever wanted to share something on social media and then stopped yourself because it felt too personal? Or watched someone else share what seems like everything and wished you could too? Or felt that that would be way out of your comfort zone? This week on the podcast we're talking about where that line is. And I'm sharing a little life update and my rule for figuring out how much personal stuff to share on my business account.

How do you get through the bumps in the road, difficult decisions, and all out failures that come with running your own business? How do you rebound quickly without letting the little and big hiccups slow you down, smash your confidence, and knock you off your game? If you said - eat a pint of ice cream while binging Netflix...you're partially right!  I realized recently that I have a 3-step, 3-day process for getting through the difficult times in business. It allows you to feel your feelings, figure out your next steps, and work to get your confidence back online. So today I wanna walk you through my process for essentially going from feeling like a total failure and not knowing what to do next, to taking action, feeling confident, in getting yourself back on the horse quickly. If you're in need of support as you grow your business online, join us in The Essentials. All the info is over at xosarah.com/essentials

Ever watch someone go live and think...I could never do that. I could never talk for that long. I could never feel that comfortable with all those strangers watching me. It might surprise you, but I felt that way too. Hitting the record button or the “go live” button and feeling my body go cold, my voice start to shake, and suddenly my perfectly practiced intro ::poof:: gone from my brain. But…I'm happy to report that after a few tries I not only felt more confident and sounded more confident, but I actually started to ENJOY IT. So much so that I started booking in-person speaking gigs. (Which I never ever EVER thought would happen!) So today I'm sharing a few ways to sound more confident (even when you're not feeling it yet) and also how to feel more confident when you show up to sell.

When we start our businesses we're trying to get every client and customer possible which can lead us into work situations we might not prefer. Things like working long hours, responding to a client emails 8 times in one day, sending extra revisions. When we're hustling for every dollar the rules tend to fly out the window and our boundaries become non-existent. But boundaries are what help you stay on track, stay focused, and get those most important, money making tasks done. Boundaries are important to protect your energy (fellow introverts I'm looking at you), your stress levels, and help you get your work done in a timely manner.  Here are 3 boundaries you should set ASAP for the good of your business, your clients + customers, and YOURSELF! Give the episode a listen and then find me on Instagram @xosarahmorgan and let's discuss! P.S. Ready to step up your marketing? Join me in The Essentials!

Feel like everyone on Instagram is hanging out without you? Sometimes it seems like everyone on Instagram is making new friends, networking, making connections, and you are in your own little bubble with no way to reach out to new people. You're posting and posting and posting and doing all the right things but barely anyone is noticing or responding. This week I'm sharing 5 strategies to help you get out there, get noticed, and get new visitors to not just stop by your profile, but actually click that button to follow you! Resources + Links Click here to enroll in THE ESSENTIALS and access these trainings now- Instagram ads / promoted posts training - Reels tech training + non-dancing examples

How many times a week do you think, “I really need to do that, but I don't have time / money / enough x, y, z to make it happen right now.” Most of us have a list a mile long of things we would do, should do, really want to do but can't figure out where in our jam-packed schedules to fit another thing. So today we're talking about finding space, making space, and fitting in those priorities, whether they be personal or business. So you can stop having the “shoulds” and start making space for what matters.

Pop Quiz: Are you making business investments based on strategy or shiny object syndrome? If the answer is the latter, don't panic, most online businesses start that way too. Mine did! I bought all the courses and guides and templates because I didn't really know what I should be spending my money on so I bought everything that sounded like it would help.  And since there always seems to be another offer, another bonus, and another limited time discount, let's put some guidelines in place and talk about what you should be actually investing in to grow your business and when to make those investments. Resources + Links Need accountability - join The Essentials Profit First (affiliate link) Brian Tracy books (affiliate link)