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Build a Pet Business Blogging Strategy That Converts Wondering why your pet business blog isn't driving leads or sales even though you're posting regularly? You're not alone. Most pet sitters, dog walkers, and pet care pros are wasting time on blogs that look good but don't work. This episode is for you if you're tired of creating content that disappears into the internet void. I'm going to break down the exact pet business blogging strategy that actually grows your local authority, drives traffic, and gets your ideal clients to take action. Whether you've written 40 blogs or haven't started yet, this episode will give you the mindset and method you actually need. In This Episode, You'll Discover… Why your blog needs to be more than a “random tips” article How to use a pet business blogging strategy that builds authority The power of interlinking and visual formatting for higher engagement How to repurpose one blog into multiple content pieces Why a good blog strategy will outperform Google ads every time Timestamps: 1:04 – Why I'm switching podcast formats (and how that benefits you)4:55 – The truth: More blogs ? more traffic without strategy7:12 – How to turn blogs into hyperlocal, conversion-ready content8:44 – Smart interlinking: The most overlooked SEO power move11:00 – How to promote your blog so it actually gets seen Notable Quotes “More blogs do NOT equal more traffic—especially if you're not being intentional.” “You're writing from the heart, but your audience needs a map to follow you.” “If you're paying for Google Ads but not blogging with strategy, you need to call me. You're wasting money.” Resources & Links Connect on IG: @bellavasta Free Consultation: jumpconsulting.net/20 Email: bella@jumpconsulting.net Marketing With Bella: Email Bella for details! Marcus Sheridan's Big 5 Content Strategy – Google it or ask AI, seriously. Watch all our Podcasts on YouTube Previous podcast episode: Transcript Welcome back to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, and welcome to Episode 451. Okay, so I took last week off, as some of you may or may not know. And one of the things that I've decided, if you saw the email that goes out on Friday, is that I'm gonna start going to every other week. Now, that doesn't mean that there's not going to be a podcast or I'm not going to be still feeding you guys. What that means is in the off week, since we have 451 podcast episodes, what I'm going to start doing is serving you up like series. So let's say you're starting with employees. And I'm gonna say, "Hey, if you're starting with employees and you want to learn about employees, listen to these 3 episodes." Or "Hey, you want to learn some content marketing hacks? I have 3 episodes on it here." And so that's kind of how we're going to do this on the off weeks, and it'll also give you guys a little bit of a chance to catch up, because I know some of you are in the middle of a major... Something else I want to talk to you about before we actually get into the topic today, which is about blogging with a strategy — which I do not see a lot of people doing — I want to share with you a clip and let me set this up for you. I alluded to it on the last episode. This is a coaching session with Becky from Paws Around Motown. And she wanted to take her entire phone script, and she wanted to build it out — and build it out with like, why are we saying this? What is the impact psychologically? You know, like, all of it. So it's not just a bullet point script that her office staff follow and they don't know why. So we really went into it, and it ended up being more than 30 pages. And what I said to her was, I wonder if we can get AI to do this with us to role play? Because guys, you want to role play, or you say you're gonna practice, but do we ever really practice? No. What are we gonna do?

The Pet Care Gold Rush Is Here— Are You Ready? There is a major opportunity for every single Pet Business owner right now like it's never been before. Never before has the playing field being so leveled and technology been so advanced to make your business so unique. In this episode I go back to when I started the podcast in 2014 and take you on a tour of what's changed since then and how technology today can help you catapult your business and set you apart from the competition. In this milestone 450th episode, I take you on a decade-long journey through the evolution of pet care—from basic tech stacks and word-of-mouth marketing to billion-dollar growth, military-grade GPS for dogs, and AI assistants that can book clients while you sleep. I share real stories, like a dog walker who boosted her rates 60% simply by integrating health trackers into her services, proving that technology isn't competition—it's your competitive advantage. I'm breaking down exactly what this gold rush means for you as a pet business owner, and how to either step up and lead, or risk being left in the dust. I'll walk you through mindset shifts, leadership pivots, and why doing things “the old way” just isn't going to cut it anymore. If you feel the pressure of change but don't know how to respond or if you're fired up but don't have a plan—this episode is your wake-up call and your playbook. Timestamps: 1:39 – What the “Pet Care Gold Rush” actually is and why it's happening now 4:28 – Why copying other pet businesses will no longer keep you competitive 9:55 – What leaders are doing differently in today's market 14:03 – The silent killer: hesitation 20:11 – The shift from service provider to industry influencer Notable Quotes "This is the Pet Care Gold Rush. The question is—are you mining or watching?" "If you're still doing what worked in 2019, you're already behind." "The winners in this industry will be the ones who show up, speak up, and scale up." Resources & Links Connect on IG: @bellavasta Book a 20-min strategy call: Let's build a custom local marketing plan together Surround yourself with other forward-thinking petpreneurs. Join Bella's Mastermind. Use BELLA25 for $25 off per month until August 17, 2025. Watch all our Podcasts on YouTube Here is last week's episode: ? Transcript Welcome back to not just another episode of Bella in your Business. It's the 450th episode. I'm sorry, what? If you asked me back in 2014 if I would be sitting here in 2025 on my 450th podcast episode, or if I looked at this and said, “Hey, I'm going to do a podcast episode for 10 years, with 450 episodes, mostly done by myself except for the 100 where I was always interviewing people”? I think you're absolutely lost your marbles. Welcome to the 450th episode of Bella in your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, and welcome. And it's a hell of a milestone — not because of the number, but because it literally marks a whole decade of evolution in pet care. From basic text reminders to AI that predicts your pet's health. I literally started this podcast when pet sitting was still considered... well, it wasn't really that professional. I mean, it was professional, but society didn't really take it seriously yet. Now we're looking at smart collars that track heart rates and AI that handles customer service if you let it, or know how to. According to Grand View Research, the global industry is worth 2.94 billion with a B in 2025. But here's what really blows my mind: in 2014 we were mostly concerned with getting clients booked online instead of calling. In 2025, our clients now expect real-time GPS tracking. The game's completely changed. I wanted to take this episode to go back in time. I've done a lot of research, a lot of fact-checking. We're going to hear exactly how the entire industry went from not being well respected — like, “oh, that's a cute job” — to being a billion-dollar rocket fuel, and why you,

? How to Make AI Sound Authentic in Your Pet Sitting Business Ever feel like AI-generated content sounds stiff, robotic, or just... not like you? In this episode, I share exactly how to fix that. I'm walking you through the biggest mistake people make when using AI—and how to shift your approach so it sounds like you, not like a bot. This episode will help you tap into the magic of your voice, infuse your personality into prompts, and get AI to mirror the tone, energy, and intention you actually want. Whether you're writing blogs, captions, emails, or responses, you're going to learn how to make AI content feel real, raw, and resonant. In This Episode, You'll Learn... The Wake-Up Call - You're Already Living in AI Land The Graveyard of “Old School” Thinking The Psychology of Struggle Worship What AI Really Gives You (The Value Proposition) The REAL Authenticity Problem - You're Using AI Wrong The Action Plan - Training AI to Sound Like YOU Timestamps 00:00 – Why AI sounds fake—and what no one tells you about fixing it04:17 – The secret to injecting YOUR voice into your AI outputs07:45 – Real examples: what bad AI sounds like vs. authentic AI10:58 – How to “season” your AI with brand language and intent14:39 – A final mindset shift that will change the way you use AI forever Notable Quotes “AI doesn't sound fake—you sound fake when you don't tell it who you are.” “If you want authentic output, you need to give it authentic input. It's that simple.” “Tone, rhythm, and context are everything. AI is just the amplifier—you are still the instrument.” Resources & Links Ready to make AI sound like you? Start by shifting how you talk to it. Then come tell me what changed—DM me, tag me, or email me. I want to hear your voice in it. Join the Mastermind Book a Free 20-min Call with Bella Bella's Marketing Services Watch all our Podcasts on YouTube Catch up on last week's episode:   Transcript Welcome back to another episode of Bella in your business. My name is Bella Vasta. And things are good. My daughter just got back from a 2 and a half week trip to Macedonia. That's where her dad's from for those of you who have been part of this podcast for the past 11 years! Oh, my God! Also, if you are watching on Spotify right now, there, we have a video up. We also have video up on YouTube for this podcast. You're gonna see in my back corner I got a new plant and I need help naming her. So let me know if you have any fun names for that. I was sick and tired of seeing that plug, and it's a um... oh, gosh! I even forget what that's called. It's one of those ones that are supposed to be really good for the room and the air, aren't they? Anyways, today we're gonna talk about something that I see a lot. And honestly, it was started by Pet Sitters International. I am so excited that they posted something about AI, and it sparked a lot of conversation, and it was all over the board. And if you have been listening to the podcast, you know that I have been asking and asking and asking for other people in the industry to step up and start talking about this, because it's time that we all elevate the industry with what is actually going on out there. It's just like back in... was it 2006, 7, 8? I'm really bad at dates. When I was trying to teach everyone how to do—on why they should have a Facebook page for the business. And you know, AI is just like that. But before we get into the episode, I promised my team that I would ask you to like and subscribe and comment anywhere you are listening or watching to this podcast. We spend about a hundred dollars every single episode to produce this for you with the video, the editing, and the emails, and all the things. And if you find this valuable, if you could just do me that one little favor, that would be amazing. Or even share it with a friend.

Word of Mouth Marketing for Pet Sitters to Increase Sales By 5x!   Are you pouring hours into social media but still struggling to attract the right clients? What if the real game-changer isn't another algorithm hack—but a return to something more personal? In this episode, I want to share what's working way better. I'm diving into how word of mouth marketing for pet sitters can completely change the game for your business. I'll show you why it outperforms paid ads, how to tap into it without feeling pushy, and the simple steps you can take to start seeing real results from genuine community relationships. If you're ready to stop chasing the algorithm and start building something sustainable, this one's for you. In This Episode, You'll Learn... Why word of mouth marketing generates 5x more sales than paid ads The psychology behind pet parent trust and buying decisions How to become the go-to pet care provider in your community Real examples of pet businesses growing through vet, school, and PTO partnerships How AI can boost your referral output without sounding “salesy” Timestamps 03:00 – The data behind why referred clients are more valuable05:30 – What pet parents really want when they ask for referrals online08:15 – The real service you're selling (hint: it's not dog walking)12:50 – Using AI and creativity to scale your referral strategy20:10 – Real-world examples: how others turned partnerships into $600k+ businesses Notable Quotes “We're not selling pet sitting and dog walking. We're selling peace of mind, trust, and security.” “Word of mouth generates five times more sales than paid advertisements—and it costs less to acquire the client.” “What you do right now in July shows up in your business three to six months from now.” Resources & Links Are you ready to stop relying on social media alone and start becoming the most referred pet sitter in your area? Join Bella inside the Mastermind for done-with-you strategies and tools to grow your business through trusted relationships. Join the Mastermind Book a Free 20-min Call with Bella Bella's Marketing Services Watch all our Podcasts on YouTube Catch up on last week's episode:   Transcript Welcome to another episode of Bella in your business. My name is Bella Vasta. We spend so much time trying to figure out the algorithms on social media just to have them change on us. Right away. At the time of this recording, it is 2 days before Instagram makes their big change that I've announced in my mastermind, I've announced on my Facebook page. It is simply that all their postings are now going to be public. So that means every single thing that you post—and if it was already a business public page, it should have been because they could do it already—you should have your keywords in there. But now it's even more important. Every single time you post on Facebook or Instagram, it's basically like a micro blog. But what if I told you that there was something that was even better? That outperforms any day of the week than social media to help attract people to your business. Would you be interested? Because that's what today's episode's all about. I'm going to be throwing a lot of statistics at you because I wanted to throw the numbers really heavily into this episode so that you could hopefully be motivated. The topic that I'm about to tell you about is something that a lot of people are either really scared, or apprehensive, or self-conscious about. Perhaps sometimes they're even—they say they don't have time for it, which really, when you say you don't have time, it means it's not a priority, right? That's in anything in life. Or it's just something that maybe they've done before, but they don't feel like they got an ROI—a return on investment—therefore they're just like no. And so what that is is word of mouth marketing.

How Pet Business Owners Can Clone Themselves with AI (Without Losing Their Soul) Have you ever thought, “I need to clone myself just to keep up”? I know that feeling all too well. In this episode of Bella In Your Business, I'm sharing how I, as a busy pet business owner, actually figured out how to clone myself with AI. I've trained tools to write like me, create branded visuals, and even replicate my voice and videos so I'm showing up even when I'm not “on.” This episode is all about real ways pet sitters can clone themselves with AI and still keep their business grounded in their unique voice. If you're exhausted trying to be everywhere, this one will give you a new way to work smarter and scale without burning out. In This Episode, You'll Learn... Why You NEED to Clone Yourself The Writing Clone - Your Voice, Amplified The Visual Clone - Your Brand, Everywhere The Voice Clone - This One's a Game Changer  The Video Clone - Show Up Without Showing Up The System That Makes It All Work Timestamps 0:33 – “I need to clone myself”—the moment it all clicked 3:05 – Why not using AI means you're stuck in a hobby, not a business 7:00 – How I trained AI to write like me 13:05 – Visual branding secrets that save hours 22:00 – Cloning my voice and video for onboarding and beyond Notable Quotes "If you're not using AI right now, you're running a hobby—not a business." "I taught AI to write like me, so it's not guessing—it's echoing my voice." "Cloning yourself doesn't mean losing authenticity; it means multiplying your impact." Resources & Links Imagine having more time without sacrificing your brand's presence. If you're ready to stop doing it all and start scaling with intention, join Magai and let AI do the heavy lifting for you. You don't have to hustle harder just smarter. Magai Membership – Use code BELLA25 for $25 off/month Jump Consulting on YouTube Try Bella's custom pet sitting GPT. Learn how to build your own AI assistant. Connect on IG: @bellavasta Book a complimentary 20-min strategy call. Join Bella's Mastermind. Did You Love This Episode? Share it on Instagram and tag @BellaVasta with your biggest takeaway using #BellaInYourBusiness. Ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business? Transcript Hey there, pet business owners. Bella Vasta here, and welcome back to another episode of Bella in Your Business. Y'all, we need to talk. I keep hearing the same thing from pet business owners in my DMs: “Bella, I'm drowning. I'm writing every email, answering every text, creating every post. I need to clone myself.” Well, guess what? You can clone yourself. And no, I'm not talking about some creepy sci-fi nonsense. I'm talking about showing up everywhere without actually being everywhere. I'm talking about your voice, your energy, your brand working for you 24/7—while you're walking a dog, sitting with anxious puppies, or actually getting some sleep. Here's the thing: if you're still doing everything yourself, you're not running a business. You're running a very expensive hobby that's about to burn you out. But today, we're changing that. I'm going to show you exactly how I've cloned myself using AI—and how you can do the same thing without losing what makes you special. So grab your coffee, leash up that energy, and let's jump in. Okay, that intro? That wasn't even me. That was my AI clone. It has come a long way since I first experimented with it in February. Back then, I used it for the first seven minutes of an episode, and it blew my mind. I can't even keep up with how fast everything is evolving. Today, I'm going to show and tell you something really cool. If you're listening on audio, I highly recommend checking out this episode on YouTube—just head over to the Jump Consulting YouTube Channel and find Episode 443. I demonstrated something there that's worth se...

The Secret to Delivering Custom Pet Marketing with AI (and How You Can Too) Are you watching competitors soar while you're stuck with outdated pet marketing tactics? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on how AI is not just some flashy tool. It's a total game-changer for how we market pet businesses. I'm sharing the full story of why I shut down my long-standing program and rebuilt it from the ground up to deliver truly custom, AI-powered marketing. You'll hear how I worked one-on-one with clients to create region-specific, personality-infused campaigns that felt like they were made by hand. Because, honestly, they kind of were (with AI as my right-hand!). If you've ever felt overwhelmed by tech or unsure how to even start using AI in your business, I promise you this: it's easier and more essential than you think. In this Episode, You'll Discover... Why AI Isn't Coming for Your Job but Someone Using AI Might Be The Big Shift: From Mass Marketing to Custom AI-Driven Strategies Real Examples: How AI Created Region-Specific, Avatar-Driven Campaigns Why SOPs, Checklists & Documentation Are the Foundation of AI Success The Tools You Need to Start Using AI Effectively in Your Pet Business Today Timestamps: 00:00 – Why I shut down my old program and started over with AI06:30 – The real problem with pet businesses avoiding AI10:45 – Custom pet marketing ideas you can steal today15:30 – How I use AI to deliver hyper-local, avatar-driven content24:00 – The mindset shift you need to lead your market with AI Notable Quotes: “AI is not coming for your job, but people using AI are.” “Custom marketing isn't a luxury anymore. It's what your pet biz needs to compete.” “If you're still using stock photos, you're doing it wrong.” “AI is the best hire you'll ever make.” Links & Resources: Try Bella's custom pet sitting GPT. Learn how to build your own AI assistant. Connect on IG: @bellavasta Book a complimentary 20-min strategy call. Join Bella's Mastermind Did You Love This Episode? Share it on Instagram and tag @BellaVasta with your biggest takeaway using #BellaInYourBusiness. Let me know what blew your mind or what's still holding you back. Transcript Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, and today I want to show you what's possible. This episode isn't a “5 tips” kind of teaching session. It's meant to expand your mind and help you realize, “Oh my gosh, this is doable—and not just for Bella, but for me too.” Everything I'm going to talk about has been incorporated into my business and into many of my clients' businesses. Today is about planting a seed. I won't go into every “how-to,” but I'll explain what's possible and how it came to be. For some quick context, I ran my own pet sitting company from 2002 to 2016. When I sold it, I was heartbroken that I couldn't do the marketing for it anymore. So, as I always do, I innovated. At that time, no one was doing marketing specifically for pet businesses. That's how Better Marketing with Bella started. I wanted to help as many people as I could, but I was just one person. So we started small with 5 or 6 people, and over the years the program grew to over 40 clients. Back then, video content wasn't a priority—reels didn't even exist. Carousels weren't a thing. But as trends evolved, so did we. We created marketing content using client photos, fonts, colors, and logos. It wasn't fully custom, but we made it feel personal. The goal was always to meet clients halfway. I couldn't be you. I couldn't post your exact beachside summer photos if you lived in the mountains. But I always longed to create custom marketing—unique content based on someone's real needs, real brand, and real goals. Eventually, I ended the old program. Our last delivery was May 15, 2025. The first delivery of the new program was just two days ago. That's where this story really begins.

AI Mindset Shifts for Pet Sitters: 5 Beliefs Blocking Your Growth AI mindset shifts for pet sitters are no longer optional—they're essential. If the idea of using AI in your pet business feels intimidating or overwhelming, you're not alone. But here's the truth: it's not the tech that's holding you back, it's your mindset. In this episode, I'm opening up about the invisible blocks I see so many pet sitters carrying when it comes to AI—beliefs that keep them stuck in busy work, burn out, and creative paralysis. I've been having more and more conversations with business owners who are watching others use AI to their advantage, but still feel hesitant to jump in. It's not because they can't. It's because they think they can't. This episode is your invitation to shift those thoughts. I want to help you stop waiting for perfection, stop fearing that AI will dull your creativity, and stop assuming it's only for “techy people.” Because once you embrace the right mindset, AI becomes a powerful tool—not a threat. You don't have to be perfect to start. You just have to be willing to think differently. If you've been second-guessing yourself or stuck in analysis paralysis, let's change that together, starting now. In this Episode, You'll Learn... Why waiting for AI to be “perfect” is costing you time and opportunity The false belief that creativity dies with automation How to use AI without sounding robotic The difference between information and instruction—and why it matters What makes AI better with your unique voice and guidance Timestamps 00:01 – Why mindset matters more than tools05:18 – The perfection trap with AI08:42 – “AI will kill my creativity” myth14:36 – Why your input makes the output18:50 – Using AI to sound like you Resources & Links Ready to stop playing small? Upgrade your tools and start working smarter, not harder. If you're still using the free version of ChatGPT, it's time to level up. Try Bella's custom pet sitting GPT. Learn how to build your own AI assistant. Connect on IG: @bellavasta Book a complimentary 20-min strategy call. Join Bella's Mastermind. Did You Love This Episode? Share it on Instagram and tag @BellaVasta with your biggest takeaway using #BellaInYourBusiness. What's one AI mindset shift you're ready to make in your pet sitting business? Transcript Welcome to another episode of Bella in your business. My name is Bella Vasta. You know, I'm gonna go in a lot of different directions today, because there's a mindset thing happening, and it's starting from some of the leaders in our industry. I'm gonna keep this pretty anonymous. But without saying names. I had 2 people share with me the same exact message that was in a group by someone who is positioning themselves as a leader in our industry. And it came to me because these people paused after reading this message, thinking, “Wait, Bella, is this true?” And so I read through it. And it was this message that was like alert: Google has made an update. You need to know what this update is. And it was talking about AI, and it was basically saying Google is now specifically directing their quality raters to identify pages where main content is created using AI tools and automated generators. Okay, if you just read that part, you're gonna be like, “Oh, my gosh! I can't use AI on my website.” And then it goes on, and it says, if your content is mostly AI generated with little original value added, it gets rated as lowest quality, which means it basically disappears. And then it went on to say, like what this means — AI content that shows little effort will not get ranked in the searches, and that Google's doubling down on their reward content that demonstrates experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness. Okay, this thing got like 31 comments when I saw it. 36 likes and stuff. But here's the — and then a lot of the people that start...

Pet Sitting Business Burnout: 6 Lies That Are Draining Your Energy Are you running on fumes, questioning if your pet business is even worth it anymore? You're not broken—you're burned out. In this episode, I'm calling out the six lies that fuel pet sitting business burnout and block your growth. These myths sneak in through Facebook groups, outdated advice, and even your own inner critic. But today, we're flipping the script. You'll learn: Why taking time off isn't a luxury—it's how real CEOs stay creative and sane. How doing everything yourself drains your energy and stalls your success. What “professional” really looks like—and why boring branding doesn't work. Why showing up on every platform isn't helping (and what to do instead). How S.O.P.s and AI tools can save your sanity—even if you're a solo pet sitter. Why your business should never look the same all year long. Huge thank-you to Becky from Paws Around Motown for showing us what strong systems, great leadership, and actual balance can look like in real life. Your example is pure gold. This episode is not about surface-level tips. It's a truth-packed reality check with practical steps you can take right now. If you've been stuck in survival mode, it's time to shift. You don't have to keep spinning your wheels. Let's bust these myths and beat pet sitting business burnout together—so you can lead with vision, energy, and joy again. In this Episode, You'll Discover... How to stop believing the lies that cause pet business burnout Practical ways to reclaim your time and energy Real examples from business owners making bold shifts How to use AI and seasonal trends to stay proactive, not reactive Learn how to delegate with clarity and confidence—even if past hires left you burned. Timestamps 00:42 – The myth of “I can't take time off” and how Becky from Paws Around Motown proves otherwise 08:51 – The trap of being on every social platform and what to do instead 12:24 – Why “professional” doesn't have to mean “boring” 14:32 – S.O.P.s aren't just for big businesses 19:05 – The myth of “I'll save money by doing it all myself” and the true cost of DIYing everything Notable Quotes “Just because it didn't work doesn't mean it doesn't work. It means it doesn't work that way.” “You can still be fun and serious about safety. You can be warm and still have rock-solid SOPs.” “Professional doesn't mean boring. It means intentional, trustworthy, and human.” Links & Resources: Join the Mastermind Email Bella: bella @jumpconsulting.net Connect on IG: @bellavasta Book a complimentary 20-min strategy call.  Transcript Welcome back to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta. And you know what I told you last episode that we might just continue on. And we totally are. I got a couple of emails and texts from you guys, that last week's message was totally on point. I even want to read one from Lily Johnston, she said. Bella, this episode was a smash hit with my brain. It's given me so much confidence. I've listened to a lot of your podcast episodes. But this one was perfect and just what I needed for the moment. I am in right now. Thank you. Girl, you are so welcome! Absolutely. And it wasn't just you. It was some other people that was like, yes, that totally hit it home. So I decided, I'm going to keep going. I'm gonna keep going. Because why not? And this is like literally what I call stinking thinking. If you've ever worked with me, and as we're on episode 440 and guys, I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I'm like the slow and steady. Okay. If you've been with me for a long time, you know that I started this podcast in my closet. 10 years ago, when my daughter was in NICU. It was the only place in my entire house that had a carpet and everything else had tiles, so it was very echoey,

Bella Vasta is a successful entrepreneur and business coach in the pet industry. She built two six-figure businesses by 35, known for her bold coaching style and early adoption of online marketing. Now, she leads a marketing agency focused on AI and personal growth, helping others thrive in business and life.   This is all about leveling up, because if you're not growing, you're falling behind. In this podcast, we'll dive into powerful strategies, real stories, and game-changing mindsets to help you stay ahead and keep your business GREAT. Every challenge is just a new opportunity to rise, and you always have the power to make your business great again. Let's make it happen, together.

How to Start Using AI in Your Pet Sitting Business (Even If You're Not Techy) Are you still staring at ChatGPT wondering what to even type in? Or maybe you've dabbled with AI and decided it's just “not for you.” But here's the thing—if you're not using AI in your pet sitting business yet, you're already falling behind. In this episode of Bella in Your Business, I'm breaking down exactly what that means—with zero tech talk. I'll show you how AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and custom GPTs can help you write care notes faster, automate client emails, and even build your own AI assistant that sounds like you. I'm sharing real stories, real results, and how other pet sitters are already using AI to save time and serve better. No more guessing. No more generic advice. This isn't the future—it's the right now. So if you're overwhelmed or skeptical, listen in. I'm here to help you move from confusion to confidence with AI in your pet sitting business. In This Episode, You'll Discover... What ChatGPT and AI actually are (in plain English) Why AI matters right now for pet sitters The difference between using AI and training your own digital clone How to create a pet-sitting-specific AI that talks exactly like you Why ignoring AI could cost you time, clients, and money Timestamps 00:00 – Why AI matters right now for pet sitters 02:00 – The difference between using AI and training AI 05:00 – What a GPT is and how to make one for your business 10:00 – Real-life AI wins: Mother's Day & meet-and-greet hacks 15:00 – Building your digital clone + how to get started now Notable Quotes “This is not about pulling up ChatGPT and asking it to rewrite your email. That's daycare level. We're aiming for grad school.” “AI in your pet sitting business isn't optional anymore. It's the difference between falling behind and staying ahead.” Resources & Links Try Bella's custom pet sitting GPT. Learn how to build your own AI assistant. Connect on IG: @bellavasta Book a complimentary 20-min strategy call. Join Bella's Mastermind. Did You Love This Episode? Share it on Instagram and tag @BellaVasta with your biggest takeaway using #BellaInYourBusiness. Ready to clone yourself and save time? Build your AI assistant today. Transcript Hi, I'm Bella Vasta, and in today's episode, we're going back to basics—especially with AI. A recent Mother's Day moment reminded me that many of you may still be trying to figure this stuff out. I'll also address common questions like, "What is GPT?" and "How do I use ChatGPT correctly?" Here's what we'll cover today: What is ChatGPT? Why AI for pet sitters matters right now How to create AI that sounds like you What's next for AI in the pet sitting world Why AI Matters for Pet Sitters If you've heard of ChatGPT but still aren't quite sure what it does or how it fits into your daily operations, you're not alone. This episode is designed to help you understand it—and maybe even get a little excited about it. The key takeaway? You don't need to be a tech wizard, but you do need to start planning for AI integration now. The pet sitting industry is not immune to tech shifts, and the gap between those using AI and those who aren't is only going to widen. What Is ChatGPT? Let's demystify ChatGPT. Think of it like Kleenex is to tissues—ChatGPT is just one brand of AI. It stands for “Generative Pre-trained Transformer”—a fancy way of saying it's a tool that generates human-like text. It learns from data, including pet care info, and uses a model called a transformer to generate responses. It's not the only option either—there's Claude, Gemini, and even tools that aggregate all of them like Magai. At first, these tools just predicted text. But now, they're becoming what experts call agentic—they take actions on your behalf. Imagine an AI that writes client emails, social posts,

? You're Not Broken — Just Underclaimed: Empowerment for Dog Walking Business Owners Are you building your business while quietly wondering if something's wrong with you? Bella Vasta unpacks a truth many dog walking business owners need to hear: You're not broken—just underclaimed. This conversation is about more than motivation. It's about empowerment for dog walking business owners who are ready to lead with authenticity. Bella shares how she broke free from the toxic belief systems that kept her stuck in burnout, silence, and self-doubt—and how you can too. She unpacks the three most common lies pet industry entrepreneurs tell themselves, and replaces them with truth bombs that hit straight to the soul. If you've ever said, “I'll do it when I'm more ready,” “I can't show up until I have it all figured out,” or “If I shine too bright, I'll lose people”, Bella calls B.S. on all of it. She doesn't just cheer you on—she gives you the mindset tools and mirror you need to take your next bold step. In this Episode, You'll Discover... Why you might be operating at only 60% of your potential 3 massive lies keeping pet biz owners playing small What real empowerment for dog walking business owners looks like (spoiler: it's not perfection) How to lead with your full self—messy, loud, intuitive, and powerful The exact mindset shift to stop outsourcing your worth How to start showing up now (yes, before you feel “ready”) Timestamps: 00:00 – Why Bella's stepping away from strategy talk and straight into truth. 00:46 – Recognizing the whispers that say "there's more"—and what to do about them. 03:08 – The truth that sparked this entire episode on empowerment for dog walking business owners. 06:00 – The behind-the-scenes crack that changed everything. 8:00 – The 3 big lies entrepreneurs believe about power and success13:00 – What happens when you fully step into your power Notable Quotes: “You are not behind. You're just underclaimed.” “Real power isn't polished. It's raw.” “Your power doesn't push people away—it calls the right ones closer.” “You don't get to live a powerful life by default. You have to choose it.” “If you're waiting to be more ready—stop. Readiness is a decision, not a checklist.” Resources & Links Bella's AI Bot Class: How to Create Your Own GPTs Email Bella: bella @jumpconsulting.net Connect on IG: @bellavasta Book a complimentary 20-min strategy call.  Join the Mastermind Did You Love This Episode? Did this episode hit home? Share it on Instagram and tag @BellaVasta with your biggest takeaway using #BellaInYourBusiness. Let's create a ripple effect of empowered leadership in the pet industry! Transcript Bella Vasta:Welcome to another episode of Bella In Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, and today I'm going to take a little bit of a break from going full-fledged on AI. This is going to be more of a heart episode. You guys tend to love it when I do these, so we're going to kind of move into that today. We're going to go deeper than just pet sitting strategies, deeper than the hiring systems. This is all part of the empowerment for dog walking business owners. I've got something on my heart that needs to be said. I've been talking to a lot of you, and the real thing is, most of you are operating at about 60% of your power. And I think you even know it, but you're not sure what to do about it. You feel that whisper—that nagging voice—that says, There's more. There has to be more to everything I'm building, to life, to what I'm doing. But you shush it. Maybe it's business or maybe it's kids. It might be expectations from other people. Maybe it's all the bills. Buckle up, Buttercup, because in the next 20 minutes, we're going to stop pretending. We're going to claim our power, and I'm going to show you exactly how. I'm not just going to talk about it. Because if I only motivate you or get you excited,

    Train Ai to Challenge You...Avoid Confirmation Bias in Your Pet Sitting Biz In this episode of Bella In Your Business, Bella Vasta uncovers a crucial topic: confirmation bias with AI for pet sitting business. As AI tools like ChatGPT become everyday business assistants, it's easy to fall into the trap of asking for help—but only receiving validation. Bella explains how confirmation bias with AI happens when we subconsciously train our tools to agree with us, rather than challenge us. For pet business owners, this can lead to recycled ideas, weak strategies, and stagnant growth. The episode explores how to detect confirmation bias with AI, with five clear warning signs every entrepreneur should know. Bella shares how to reset your relationship with AI by prompting it to act like a coach or devil's advocate—not a digital yes-man. Listeners will walk away with real-world prompts and tools to stop confirmation bias with AI from creeping into their content, pricing, or marketing plans. Bella also shares how to use mid-conversation checkpoints to keep your AI from slipping into echo chamber mode. Whether you're building a new service, planning growth, or brainstorming content, understanding confirmation bias with AI is essential to success. Bella empowers pet sitters to turn AI into a strategic ally that encourages true growth and deeper thinking—not just surface-level reassurance. If you want to get the most out of AI and avoid the pitfall of confirmation bias with AI, this is a must-listen. Get ready for tough love, bold reframes, and tangible tools that will make your next AI convo actually valuable. In this episode, you'll discover: How confirmation bias creeps into AI use and decision-making Five telltale signs you're stuck in an AI echo chamber Real prompts to make your AI act more like a strategist than a cheerleader How to set AI "ground rules" and use mid-chat checks to recalibrate How to turn AI into a powerful, strategic ally for your pet sitting business Timestamps 00:00 – Bella opens with a fire-starting question about AI agreement01:00 – What confirmation bias has to do with ChatGPT03:00 – Why feeling validated isn't always progress05:00 – 5 red flags you're in an echo chamber07:00 – The prompts that reprogram your AI for challenge09:00 – Mid-chat checkpoints to shake things up11:00 – Real examples across business, content, and personal growth13:00 – How to set up your default AI to think like a coach or consultant15:00 – Bella's final challenge: Revisit your past chats and rip them apart Notable Quotes "True growth in your business, in leadership, in life—it comes from friction, not reassurance." "You're not just asking AI to agree with you. You're asking it to challenge you. That's where the magic happens." "The only thing worse than bad advice is advice that tells you exactly what you already believe."  Resources & Links Bella's AI Bot Class: How to Create Your Own GPTs Email Bella: bella @jumpconsulting.net Connect on IG: @bellavasta Did You Love This Episode? Screenshot this episode and tag @bellavasta with your biggest takeaway!Or better yet—take on Bella's challenge:Open ChatGPT right now and type: “Tell me why this idea sucks.”Then come back and tell Bella what you discovered. She's dying to know.   Transcript Bella Vasta:Welcome to another episode of Bella In Your Business. I have a question: When was the last time you told ChatGPT or AI not to agree with you? If you're like most business owners I work with, the answer is probably never. And I get it. We're all wired to seek validation—to hear those sweet, sweet words of agreement—and not really be challenged. If we were challenged, we might not use it all the time. But it could be costing you big time. Today I want to talk about that, because a lot of people are starting to use AI. I'm going to say AI and ChatGPT,

?   Struggling to find good help? Feeling like your team's falling apart faster than you can hold it together? You're not alone—and no, it's not just because “no one wants to work anymore.” Let's cut the fluff: The job market isn't broken. Your systems are. If you've been panic hiring, training people on the fly, and praying they don't ghost you two weeks in… that's not a hiring problem. That's a business-building problem. This episode is a wake-up call for every pet business owner who's ever said: “I can't find good people.” “I hired three and they all disappeared.” “Why does it feel like I'm always starting from scratch?” Because what's actually going on? Your hiring process is random, reactive, and frankly... exhausting. But here's the good news: You can fix it—and I'm going to show you how. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why your hiring process keeps failing you—and the real, practical steps you can take to build a team that's reliable, loyal, and actually loves working for your business. I'm dropping truth bombs.I'm calling out the mistakes most business owners don't even realize they're making.And I'm giving you a 30-day plan to turn the whole thing around. So if you're tired of spinning your wheels, losing sleep over staff issues, and constantly feeling like your business is one resignation away from disaster… In This Episode, You'll Discover… Why “no one wants to work” is a dangerous myth The real reason your job posts aren't attracting quality applicants How panic hiring is killing your business The secret to building a system that attracts, hires, and keeps rockstar employees A 4-week plan to overhaul your hiring process in just 30 days  Timestamp Highlights: [00:57] – The hiring truth bomb most business owners don't want to hear[03:36] – What good employees actually want (and why you're not giving it to them)[08:11] – The trap of panic hiring and how to avoid it[10:20] – What a hiring funnel actually looks like (and why you need one ASAP)[16:35] – The 30-day challenge that will change everything  Notable Quote: “You don't attract great employees by chance. You attract them by design.” Resources Mentioned: Jump Consulting Mastermind Loved this episode? Screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag @BellaVasta! Transcript 00:04 welcome back to another episode of Bella in Your Business my name is Bella Vasta and today um we're going to get right on into it but before we do I want to encourage you uh to please like or subscribe wherever it is that you listen to this um this podcast uh we just recently started putting them all up on YouTube so if you like to to watch you can actually watch these episodes on YouTube or you could still listen on whatever your favorite podcast uh episode listener is look I talk to businesses all day like every single day and I can't tell 00:42 you how many times over the past 20 years I have heard "Bella I can't find good people." Or "No one wants to work the job market's terrible i hired three people and they ghosted me after training here's the thing i'm about to drop some truth bombs today that might be a little uncomfortable but they could also completely transform your business so are you willing to get a little uncomfortable to maybe change the face of your business i'm not kidding cuz today that's exactly what I'm going to 01:14 show you so let's start off with the real problem let's cut through the fluff because you know I'm a non no nononsense person you're not struggling to find good people because no one wants to work anymore it's just not the truth good employees exist they're out there right now working for businesses that have their act together the real reason you're struggling is because your hiring process is most likely random reactive and if I'm being completely honest it's exhausting 01:47 it like it's like I'm going to date myself right now but you know...

What would you do if life suddenly pulled you away from your business? Ever thought about what might happen if an urgent personal crisis hit you out of nowhere? Could your business survive—let alone thrive—without you? In this week's episode of Bella In Your Business, Bella Vasta shares her personal, heart-wrenching story of being abruptly pulled from her thriving pet sitting business due to a medical emergency. She dives deep into the essential strategies every business owner needs to ensure their enterprise can run seamlessly in their absence. Learn actionable steps to automate payroll, conduct effective scheduling, manage marketing, and ensure smooth hiring processes. Whether you're going through a personal crisis or simply planning for the unplanned, this episode equips you with the knowledge to secure your business's future. Tune in now to discover how demonstrating that your business can operate independently not only ensures its survival but also significantly increases its value. Your future self will thank you for listening.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Business Consultant of Jump Consulting, Bella Vasta.Bella's journey in the pet industry began in 2002 with her first company, Bella's House. Since then, she has grown her business, sold it, and ventured into coaching and speaking. Bella's passion lies in leadership and hiring, and she firmly believes that having a great team is essential for business success.Bella shared how the pet industry has evolved over the years. The emergence of social media and online platforms has made it easier for pet owners to find services. Bella was one of the first to utilize platforms like Facebook Live and blogging to educate people about the options available for pet care. The industry has also seen shifts in the employment model, with more regulations requiring businesses to have employees rather than independent contractors.As a coach and consultant, Bella focuses on helping pet industry professionals attract and build great teams. She emphasizes the importance of personal leadership and being conscious of what we allow into our lives, such as the media we consume and the relationships we nurture. Bella believes strong leadership starts from within and extends to interpersonal relationships and the business community.Key Points from the Episode:The evolution of the pet industry with the rise of social media and online platformsThe importance of having a great team for business successBella's focus on leadership and hiring in the pet industryThe importance of personal leadership and being conscious of what we allow into our livesThe importance of clarity in hiring and creating a strong company cultureChanges in the job market post-COVID and the need for a compassionate approachThe analogy of hiring and attracting clients as two wheels for business growthBella's use of platforms like radio and podcasts to establish credibility and reach a wider audienceAbout Bella Vasta:Bella Vasta is the driving force behind the one-woman coaching company, Jump Consulting, which she named after jumping out of a (perfect) airplane at 13 000 feet. Her motto is “Always Keep Jumping.” Her dynamic and engaging speaking style encourages people to leap to the next level for their businesses. From systems and processes to leadership and networking skills, Bella has coached pet-sitting businesses since 2007 and published some of the most comprehensive research on relevant industry topics. You could say she wrote the book on it because she did. The Four Types of Dogs Every Business Needs: How to Build the Right Team to Grow Your Business and Have a Balanced Life uses popular breeds as a metaphor for the personalities that work best on a teamBella has always been a trailblazer in the pet industry, forging a path for others to follow. Bella won the National Pet Sitting Business of the Year award by 25, building and selling her first company by 30 and her second by 34. She was also selected as one of 35 Entrepreneurs Under 35 in the Arizona Republic. After her micro-preemie daughter, who weighed only 12 oz., was born in July 2014, Bella sold her pet-sitting business and now lives out her passion for being a boss mom while using her business experience to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners through coaching, consulting, and speaking. She...

Hey, Jumpers! Let's face it. Running an efficient pet business is no walk in the park. From managing staff and inventory, to marketing your services and maintaining a welcoming environment, the daily challenges can often feel overwhelming. With each passing day, you may find yourself yearning for a way to streamline your operations, break free from the shackles of mundane tasks and administrative burdens, and truly thrive in the realm of pet care. Are you ready to revolutionize your pet business and unleash unparalleled success? I'm Bella Vasta, and in this captivating episode of "Bella in Your Business podcast," I'm happy to share powerful insights that will transform the way you operate. Together, we'll optimize your client onboarding process, create a strategic marketing system, develop a foolproof hiring process, and simplify payment collection. Streamlining these key areas'll save time, reduce overwhelm, and elevate your business to new heights. So, if you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and ready to work smarter, not harder, join me on this journey to pet business success. Don't miss out on the strategies that will revolutionize your operations and help you run an efficient pet business. WithTune in now and let's embark on this exciting adventure together!   Let's get started!

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, staying ahead of the competition is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. As entrepreneurs, executives, and visionaries, we constantly seek innovative strategies to drive growth, enhance productivity, and maximize profitability. And in this digital era, where technology is rewriting the rules of success, there's one groundbreaking force that has emerged as a game-changer: Artificial Intelligence (AI).   Hey jumpers, it's Bella Vasta, your go-to pet industry expert! Get ready for an electrifying episode of "Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast," where we dive headfirst into the world of AI. This time, I'm joined by the incredible Kelly Noble Mirabella. Kelly is a seasoned digital and social media marketing professional, a  renowned chat marketing trainer, and co-author of Digital Etiquette for Dummies, and has collaborated with top companies in content development and promotional projects.    Together, we'll unravel the secrets of artificial intelligence's impact on our beloved industry. We'll spill the beans on how giants like Canva, ClickUp, and ChatGPT are revolutionizing the pet industry using artificial intelligence. But hold on tight because we're not stopping there! We'll dish out tantalizing tips on how small businesses, just like yours, can successfully implement AI and save precious time using cutting-edge AI tools. From mind-blowing content repurposing hacks to staying one step ahead with AI advancements, this episode will leave you hungry for more. Don't miss out on this game-changing experience as we unleash the power of AI in your business and take it to unprecedented heights!   Let's dive in!

Mompreneurs! Welcome to a new month and another new episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast.If you need a "Jump" start to your May, look no further than the motivational and inspirational conversation I have with powerhouse entrepreneur, Bella Vasta.  Bella is a multi-business owner, speaker, author, podcast host, and mom to a micro preemie born at 12 oz and has her experience is a mastermind in itself and she shares her insights with you in this episode.Some takeaways from this episode:The importance of connecting with your "why" in your businessHonoring yourself and healing for more business growth and successHow to not get stuck and not being your situation in life and in businessForgiving yourself and how to reframe your mindset as a new single-parent entrepreneurThe importance of taking actionAnd Bella's special social media challenge!How to connect with Bella Vasta:Jump Consulting | Bella Vasta | Instagram |Bella Vasta PodcastResources:EMDR Therapy Let's connect!

Hey, Jumpers! If you're feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle your business and personal life while struggling to attract new clients, you're not alone. The good news is that there's a solution that can help take your business to the next level! Have you heard of Better Marketing with Bella? A pro at helping businesses like yours grow without sacrificing your personal life and relationships. You can shoot me an email at bella@jumpconsulting.net or schedule a quick 20-minute phone call at jumpconsulting.net/20. Remember, investing in marketing is key to growing your business, and my program can help make it happen. In this podcast episode, Bella Vasta, a business coach and host of the "Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast discusses the importance of marketing and how her program, Better Marketing with Bella, can help business owners solve common problems. I emphasize that marketing is not just about getting more clients, but also about building relationships and creating a strategy that works for the long term. I share examples of how her program has helped business owners hire multiple people and even create waitlists due to high demand. I encourage listeners to expand their mindset and consider the power of marketing beyond just graphics. Please tune in for more!

Summary:  What do you want? It's a question Bella Vasta, owner of Jump Consulting, asks all the time. It's a simple enough question but it takes a lot of reflection and understanding of our personal values and who we are. When it comes to hiring knowing the "how" is usually a lot easier than the "what", so today Bella Vasta shares why it's so important to understand who you are and how to take on a strong leadership role before even thinking about hiring. She shares how to tackle some of the common fears when it comes to bringing on employees as well as what it means to help understand the culture of your business. Topics on this episode: * Overcoming fears of hiring * Making a sexy ad * Recovering from a bad hire * Learning to listen Main takeaway: Once you learn "what" you want, the "how" easily flows because you're able to make better more informed decisions. Full show notes and transcript (https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/174)

Bella is an author, keynote speaker & consultant . She has been in business for almost two decades. She built & sold her 1st company by 30 Built & sold her 2nd company by 34 Bella's work has also been featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, NBC, ABC, FOX, NPR, etc In this interview, Bella shared with the Classroom Without Walls' audience her TOP 10 Lessons after being in business as a solopreneur for almost two decades. Bella dropped SO MUCH value in this episode. Bring your notebook with you and give this episode a listen. ---- You can watch our interview on my YouTube channel via this link. ---- Give this episode a listen and give your biggest takeaway by sharing this on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Make sure to tag me @AiAddysonZhang and use my hashtag, #ClassroomWithoutWalls --- Do you know that this podcast is also a weekly live streaming show? Every Wednesday, at 2pm PST | 5pm EST, my guest and I go live on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch to deliver valuable content to you. I highly encourage you to join us live and ask your questions. You will get immediate answers! You can follow my other social media channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook ---

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, the Grassroots team, Kristen Lee & Maggie Christina, sit down with the badass Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting for a raw and transparent conversation. Bella is the leading petsitting industry coach and a refreshing unicorn when it comes to pet industry coaching. Bella has been a multi-keynote speaker for Social Media World, has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, NBC, HuffPost, and is also a published author. Bella and the Grassroot's team dig deep into entrepreneurship's mindset, what it takes to succeed, and why never, EVER giving up and throwing in the towel is not an option if you want to make it. They also chat about marketing as a dog professional, the one critical mistake most dog trainers are making on social media, and how your marketing strategy must be changed for 2020 if you want to be able to connect to the dog-owning market. They also discuss the importance of dog trainers, dog walkers, pet sitters, choosing their inner circle wisely because the five people you surround yourself with directly reflect on you and your dog business.It's a transparent, raw, and disruptive conversation that every pet pro needs to hear. How To Connect With Bella:Free Staff Training Videos Connect On IGBella In Your Business Podcast on iTunes & Spotify Connect on FacebookJoin her groupBella's Website Links:Check out more episodes of Mind Your Own Dog BusinessConnect with Kristen & Grassroots:Online: www.dogbizschool.comInstagram: @dogwalkercoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassrootsDogBizSchool

Show Notes: https://outdoorsonline.co/024 Oliver Sutro shares some background on the do's and donts of Video Production.  We talk about why you should be thinking about distribution above video production when starting out.  We talk about why you should be spending more on distribution then on the production when starting out. We talk about how to put together a great video whether you have $5000 or $100 to promote a video add.  We use the example of what you do if you want to get a new sponsor for your brand. Show Notes with Oliver Sutro - Here’s a link to Oliver’s personal youtube channel.  He has since gone on to do some big stuff including producing high priced Super Bowl Ads. - I noted the podcast with Bella Vasta on Facebook Groups and how to grow your group.  Click below and listen to the Bella Vasta Podcast: - Oliver notes the Yeti presents series and why we just want to hang out with that crew. - I note the audiogram tool and the benefit to podcasting.  Headliner is a great company for this service.   - The Meat Eater Podcast does a good job of creating funny grabby intros to catch the audience and is one of the big outdoor podcasts in the space. - Eric Nuzum was on the podcast in episode 10 here and noted Terry Gross and how nobody knows her. - Here’s the link to the 150th episode celebration at the end of the WFS podcast with Ahrex Hooks. - Here is the Cloris Kylie podcast on Influencer Marketing. - Beyond Influencer Marketing is a great book by Cloris Kylie. - We talk about Casey Neistat and the Nike commercial. - I noted Chris Snyder who is a new guide who wants to go all in.  Here is Chris' Instagram feed. You can find Oliver on Instagram @OliverSutro Conclusion with Oliver Sutro Oliver Sutro shares his background in video production and how you can create engaging videos for your business that tell a story about the experience.  Oliver shares some great stories about a super bowl ad he produced as well as the almost failure with a drone shoot.  Oliver ends up roping up an Show Notes: https://outdoorsonline.co/024

In this episode, Bella Vasta, Facebook groups expert, and owner of Jump Consulting shares her story about starting and growing a multi-6 figure pet sitting business in her early 20's, the way she grew it, and the decision to sell before starting Jump Consulting.

Show Notes: https://outdoorsonline.co/015 How to Increase Facebook Engagement Facebook expert, Bella Vasta, shares her best tips to grow your Facebook Group and and increase facebook engagement for your business. We find about Bella's bucket strategy as we apply it to our wading staff example in the fly fishing niche. Lots of good times and laughs so hope you enjoy! Show Notes with Bella Vasta 00:10 - Here is a link to the Bella in Your Business Podcast. 2:20 - Facebook’s first Super Bowl Ad right here. 11:45 - Bella notes snap chat glasses as a strategy for getting some unique content out for the wading staff. 15:00 - I noted Orvis and the challenge of competing with the bigger brands. 20:00 - Bella notes pretty link which is a must have tool for your wordpress site. 27:20 - We discussed Zapier and the ability to integrate and automate almost everything with it. 29:10 - Michael O’Neal was on the podcast here and shared his best tips on podcasting and creating a great brand. 30:00 - Bella was on Stelzner’s Podcast here 30:20 - I noted Pat Flynn and the mentorship along with the Wet Fly Swing. 40:20 - The bot at facebook.com/bellavasta and Bell 44:00 - the Mini cooper to get hiking. It’s got to be a convertible. You can find Bella at JumpConsulting.net How to Increase Facebook Engagement Highlights: * Understand your 5 main buckets or topics before getting started with your group * Schedule the content within the buckets for the next month * Don't do themed posts and stay unpredictable * Use snap chat to create a ton of great short videos * You must run the group before passing onto a manager * Go live using the nurture sequence emails from your 3 intro questions * Use meeting rooms to get people live and to bond with group * Try using a gift card like a $35 Starbucks gift card bonus as an example * Run a challenge to post a pic or something in the group * Don't make your challenges obvious but mix them up * Make Units about a certain topic How to grow a Facebook Group 1. send an email blast that goes back to buckets 2. put the Facebook group in the invite 3. From Facebook page - link to the group (new join group CTA) 4. Run a promo video for the group 5. Use Instagram stories to promote group 6. Post screenshots of group but use coloring tool to tease it 7. Use group URL and Use pretty links to make it easy to redirect 8. You have to show up in the group 3 Questions to Ask when people apply for your group: 1. What’s your email address with a nurture campaign for the leads 2. Ask what’s your biggest challenge around the subject 3. How did you here about us could be another question (you can use a $300 software that automatically puts your information into a spreadsheet) Engagement Features and Facebook Events * put together an event if going live * change your cover profile and change it up if going live to keep cover fresh * Everyone will get notification if going live * Make it a social learning group to get access to units Big Picture Tips from Bella in Your Business * You have to love failure * You have to let go of the rains and take ownership for VA’s work * If business plateaus then you need to understand when to change it up Conclusion with Bella Vasta Bella Vasta shares her best tips on Facebook groups and the steps to increase Facebook engagement and grow your group. We find out how to save time while moderating a group and how she helps scale 6 figure companies. Show Notes: https://outdoorsonline.co/015

Facebook, for all its flaws, has become an almost universal meeting place. For online businesses, there is no better place to try and create awareness, conversations, build relationships and form communities. I just wish Facebook was a better partner!  Bella Vasta knows how to build effective communities in Facebook, uses communities to grow her own community and teacher others (like us) to do as well. Check out Bella at https://jumpconsulting.net/   Grey Matters is made possible through your generous support! Please come a Patron of Grey Matters! Join us in the Grey Zone on Facebook   All our other Links Worth Visiting!   → Join us for Webinar Wednesday, every week!: http://members.dottotech.com/webinar-wednesday-registration-page/ → Hire Steve as a Speaker: https://dottotech.com/speaker/ →  We have Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/dotto-tech → What We Use, Steve’s Toolkit: http://bit.ly/2JWqrBM → Our Amazon Store: httphttps://www.amazon.com/shop/dottotech?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp   

In this show, Bella Vasta shows you how to create a community on social media that people will want to be part of. Enjoy!       Related Stories“How to Apply Bob Burg’s 5 Principles of Ultimate Influence to Social Media and Live Video”My New LegalMinds 2.0 Private Mastermind Community is Live!Trial Lawyers Eric D. Anderson and Mitch Jackson- We needed this today ;-) 

Bella Vasta lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her daughter Olivia and rescue mix, Rocco the Rockstar. In 2002 she began a pet sitting company which went on to be nationally and locally award winning until she successfully sold it in 2016.In 2007 Bella began Jump Consulting, a consulting company focusing on helping dog walking and pet sitting businesses start or expand and has grown that into a popular blog, podcast, YouTube channel, and speaking career.Her motto is, "Always Keep Jumping.” And she's a fantastic, energetic and compassionate storyteller.“I don't want my audience to leave the same way they came in. The reason [they are] there… is a connection element.” - Bella Vasta on connecting with an audience.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

Check out this inspiring episode with Bella Vasta!   Check out some of her stuff: https://jumpconsulting.net/ https://www.instagram.com/bellavasta/?hl=en https://bellavasta.com/

Have you ever wondered how to grow a really engaged Facebook group? Where there is a real sense of community - and people genuinely engage? If you'd love some strategies for growing your own online community or you're thinking of starting a Facebook group then this podcast with video and audio producer Steve Folland is a must-listen.  Steve who is also the host of the Being Freelance podcast shares how he grew his online community and Facebook group from his own podcast. He explains how he started his Facebook group after growing his podcast audience and how he links the content in his Facebook group back to his podcast - even down to the questions that he asks when people join the group. Steve explains how important it is that your Facebook group is genuine and why you have to show up and set the tone of the group with your own face and personality. Plus why you must create really good quality consistent content. He shares the strategies that he's used to engage his community and grow his Facebook group.  Find out why having a specific niche for his Facebook group has made his community really successful and buzzing. Plus how Steve has used his Facebook group to increase his online presence and his podcast audience. I'd love to know what you think. {Click on the player above to listen to the podcast episode and/or read on for a detailed overview. Scroll down to the bottom to read the show notes including all the links mentioned in this episode} Podcast shownotes How Steve started the Being Freelance podcast and then his Facebook group (2:11) How Steve uses his podcast to get people to join his Facebook group (3:23) Why you need to set the tone of a group for people to connect with you (7:48) Why having a niche Facebook group helps with engagement and content (9:27) How Steve creates a buzz and makes people feel part of the community (10:14) Why you need to set out what you will genuinely use the group for at the outset (16:20) How Steve set his group rules and the questions he asks when people join (18:13) How Steve gets people involved and links the group back to the podcast (22:44) How Steve repurposes content in the group to use on other platforms (24:14) How Steve uses his podcast to drive people to his Facebook community (27:40) Why your personality, consistency + content will help attract people to your group (30:11) Why you should niche your Facebook community as much as possible (34:49) How Steve's Facebook group has enabled him to monetise his podcast (35:57) How having an online community has helped Steve with his online business (39:19) Resources Steve's website Being Freelance Get my 31 post ideas for your Facebook group Masterclass - How to turn your in-person services into online offerings Masterclass - How to launch a playbook for your business Other podcast episodes [327] Why I am closing my 13.5K Facebook Group (podcast) [329] What's working on Facebook right now with Liz Melville (podcast) [334] How to build a large audience without paid advertising with Callie Willows (podcast) [335] How to create a high converting lead magnet (podcast) [343] The three audiences you must build to create a successful online business (podcast) [352] How to sell in a Facebook group without annoying your members (podcast) [357] How to transform your Facebook Group from ghost town to garden party with Bella Vasta (podcast) [361] 15 post ideas for your Facebook group (podcast) [392] How to get more engagement on Instagram (podcast) [393] How to create engaging content when you only sell one product or service (podcast [Bonus] How to turn your inperson services into online offerings (podcast) How to create an editorial calendar for your business (blog post) How to write social media posts that sell (online masterclass) Content Planning Masterclass Join the Media Diary Owners Club  Order your 2020 Media Diary here Join my Build Your Audience Programme How to add closed captions to your video using Rev and Kapwing Join my get your podcast live in 60 days course  #2021Sorted Buy your ticket  How to create a high-converting lead magnet course Buy my book Your press release is breaking my heart Rev.com* Kapwing Instagram Engagement Playbook  Social Media Video Engagement Playbook Social Media Engagement Playbook LinkedIn Content Strategy Playbook Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore new management tools for Facebook Groups admins and moderators and how they can leverage the growth of groups to engage their audience with special guest Bella Vasta. Check out Social Media Marketing World 2020

We are throwing it back to Episode 30.  Seems like lightyears ago, but there's still money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?  This #ThrowbackThursday is brought to you by NSC Coaching because I just turned in my coaching graduation packet and I'm celebrating this milestone!

Join us for Season 3 Episode 1 of Maiden Voyage where we discuss Facebook groups with Keynote Speaker, Author, Consultant, and driving force of Jump Consulting, Bella Vasta. Bella shares several tips and tricks with getting started using this powerful, community-building tool. Maiden Voyage is a video podcast series by the ladies of Impulse Creative. Our mission is to relate, inspire, laugh, and learn all while empowering women in the workplace. *** More Information *** Want to learn more about Impulse Creative? https://www.impulsecreative.com Want to learn more about HubSpot? https://www.sprockettalk.com/resources Want an in-person HubSpot or Inbound workshop? https://www.impulsecreative.com/services/hubspot-workshops

If it's a dream or ambition of yours to start a podcast or launch a podcast in 2020 this podcast episode is for you. In this episode, I answer the many questions that I get asked all the time about launching a podcast. So if you'd love to start a podcast but you're unsure of what equipment you need or how to host it and get it online or even get people to listen to it then this is a must-listen. In this podcast episode, I share my practical actionable tips including how to choose a topic and why you should choose a niche to reach a larger audience. Even if you're not planning a podcast and just a regular piece of consistent content then you'll still find this episode useful. I'd love to know what you think. {Click on the player above to listen to the podcast episode and/or read on for a detailed overview. Scroll down to the bottom to read the show notes including all the links mentioned in this episode} Why do you want to start a podcast? Launching a podcast can be a big investment of your time, energy and money. Which is why it's important to get clear on why you're doing it. A podcast can be a great way to attract leads and sales for your business. For example, many of my clients start listening to my podcast way before they become a client.  However, you may have other aims - such as connecting with other influencers in your industry or raising your profile so you can land more speaking gigs or a book deal. If you're clear on why you want to start a podcast, it will be much easier to measure the potential return on investment for your business. How to choose a topic for your podcast  Regardless of the topic, your podcast should solve a problem for your listeners. Solving a problem for people can simply be about entertaining people and/or making them laugh.  But for most business owners, this is generally about providing valuable information/discussion around a specific topic. For example, my podcast 'The Janet Murray Show' provides actionable tips and business/marketing advice - on topics ranging from Instagram marketing to creating a content calendar for your business to how to start a  podcast for your business.  As with many things in your business, the more ‘niche' and/or specific you can be, the better. Spend some time searching through the podcasts Apple and/or other podcasting platforms and you will be amazed what people have podcasts on.  For example: Pat Flynn - passive income  Steve Folland - parents who freelance Bella Vasta - pet business owners  How to choose a name for your podcast  Once you've decided on a topic, it's time to choose a name for your podcast. I'd suggest picking a title that describes what your podcast is about.  For example, Employment Law Matters, the Smart Passive Income Podcast, the Property Development Podcast.  While it might be tempting to come up with something creative, this will make it easier for new listeners to find you. Ditto for individual episode titles.  Interview or solo show? How to choose a format for your podcast  There are no hard and fast rules about which is best: solo, interview or a mix of both. It really is down to you. It's also something you may need to test over time i.e. do your solo shows perform better than your interview shows. For example, I started off with a weekly interview but found my solo shows often performed better, so I gradually started to do fewer interviews and more solo shows.  How often should you put out a podcast (and how long should it be)?  Again there are no hard and fast rules about how often you should put out your podcast i.e. weekly, daily, monthly. This is really down to you.  If you're new to podcasting, creating a season of 6-8 episodes can be a much less daunting than launching a weekly or daily show. If your first season does well, you can always create another on a related topic and/or move to a regular show.  Your podcast can be as short or as long as you want. But if you're new to podcasting, starting with a 15-20 minute show might be easier. How many episodes should you launch with? If you listen to podcasts, you'll probably know that when you find a podcast you like, you often want to binge listen to other episodes. This is why it's a good idea to launch with more than one episode. But again, this will be dependent on a number of factors e.g. whether you're launching a weekly or daily show or a season. Creating a content plan for your podcast Once you've decided on the topic, frequency and length of your podcast episode, it's a good idea to make a content plan, setting out what you're planning to publish and when with draft titles.   What kind of equipment should you start with If you're new to podcasting, it's best to keep it simple. And, as you don't know whether you're going to enjoy podcasting, I wouldn't recommend investing tons. I would recommend a simple set up. I would recommend a USB microphone like the Blue Snowball or Blue Yeti you can plug straight into your computer and a pop shield. These start at around £65.  If you are recording solo shows, you can use Audacity - free software and Zoom/Skype to record interviews.   Where should I host my podcast?  You will also need to choose a place to host your podcast on the web (most podcast files are too big for websites). You will need to pay for hosting. This can vary depending on how much content you have, but I started off paying around $5 a month. Now it's around $25. Popular choices include: Buzzsprout, Spreaker, Blubrry and Libsyn.  Find out more about how to host your podcast: The Podcast Host  How to edit your podcast You can edit your podcast yourself using free software like Audacity or you can outsource. Expect to pay at least £15-20 an hour for podcasting editing, but if you think about the value of a potential lead/enquiry, getting a professional to do this for you can be a much better ROI  (return on investment) in the long run. You could also use a podcast maker like Alitu which helps you clean you your audio, add your intro and outro, edit out mistakes, edit and publish your podcast.   Depending on the format of your show, you may also need to source a voiceover artist for the intro/outro and/or copyright-free music. I found my voiceover artist on Fiverr. You might also want to try People Per Hour or Upwork. There are tons of sites you can use to source copyright free music but my favourite is Audiojungle. Finding guests for your podcast Introducing your listeners to interesting guests - people who are experts in a specific topic - can be a great way to add value. The mistake many new podcasters make is thinking that having ‘big name' guests is a great way to promote your podcasts. Actually the opposite is often true. Someone who already has a large audience is less likely to have the time or inclination to promote your podcast. A guest with a small but engaged audience may be much more inclined to tell the world about it.  When it comes to inviting guests onto your podcasts, the key thing to remember is that you are asking them to give up their time. So it's important to demonstrate what might be in it for them e.g. the chance to get in front of your listeners, social media followers, email list. If you have a small audience or you haven't started your podcast yet, it's best to be upfront about that but show how you will promote the podcast. Doing interviews for your podcast  As with anything in your business, it's all in the preparation. The more you can prepare your guest for the interview - by sending over detailed instructions on how to prepare or join the call PLUS the questions you are likely to ask - the better the interview is likely to go.  It's generally better to use open questions e.g. ‘can you tell us more about' or ‘what did it feel like when…?'. This will encourage your guests to talk more freely and make your interview feel like a conversation rather than a question and answer session (which is exactly how it should be).  Preparing a list of questions is a good idea, but don't stick slavishly to your question list. If you let the conversation flow naturally, your interviews will sound a lot better. Promoting your podcast  Unfortunately getting your podcast listed on Apple Podcasts (and other podcasting directories like Spotify, Acast, Google Podcasts and Stitcher) is not enough to build an audience for your podcast. You will also need to actively promote your podcasts via social media, your email list, Facebook messenger, Pinterest and any other marketing channels. There are also many things you can do to encourage your guests or listeners to share your podcast (such as creating branded, shareable artwork).  Most people vastly under promote their podcast because they're worried people will get sick of hearing about it. In reality, most people are far too busy getting on with their lives to notice you've already posted multiple times about your podcast - and appreciate the reminder.  Podcast shownotes What you need to ask yourself if you want to start a podcast (7:12) How to choose a podcast topic and why it needs to solve your client/customer's problem (9:16) Why you should niche your podcast to make it focused to reach more people (12:40) How to name your podcast and why you can change the name as you evolve (15:30) How to plan your podcast and decide on the format of your podcast (18:15) How often you should produce your podcast and launch with a good number of episodes (20:15) How to plan out your podcast episodes and create a content plan for your podcast (23:52) What equipment you need for your podcast and why you should keep it simple (24:40) What you can outsource to produce your podcast and why you should look at ROI (28:29) Where to host your podcast and why you actually need to host your podcast (30:30) How to prepare a podcast guest for an interview and why big-name guests can be a red herring (31:35) Why you need to promote your podcast and just having it listed on a platform isn't enough (34:57) Why you might want to join my new course ‘Launch your Podcast in 60 days' (36:47) Resources Want to start your own podcast? Sign up to my podcast course with The Podcast host - Colin Gray How to pitch yourself as a podcast guest (blog) [080] Three must-do tips for pitching yourself as a podcast guest (podcast) [094] Seven steps to starting your podcast (podcast) [190] How to pitch yourself as a podcast guest (and why you must do) (podcast) [253] How to land guest appearances on podcasts with Nicola Holland (podcast) [263] Why I changed the name of my podcast (podcast) [331] What it really takes to build an audience with John Lee Dumas (podcast) [348] How to write social media posts that sell (podcast episode) [343] The three audiences you must build to create a successful online business (podcast) [357] How to transform your Facebook page from ghost town to garden party with Bella Vasta (podcast) [376] Lessons learned from 1 million downloads of my podcast (podcast) Join the Media Diary Owners Club Order your 2020 Media Diary here #2021Sorted Buy your ticket  How to create a high-converting lead magnet course How to write social media posts that sell (online masterclass)  Content Planning Masterclass Buy my book Your press release is breaking my heart Build Your Audience Programme Rev.com* Kapwing Social Media Video Engagement Playbook Social Media Engagement Playbook LinkedIn Content Strategy Playbook Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

This episode is a line up of the best tips on community building from guests we’ve featured in past episodes. It’s all right here– pro tips from Tyler J. McCall, Elisa Camahort Page, Jen Cole and Bella Vasta. Podcast show notes available at https://communitiesthatconvert.com/episode116

Facebook groups offer a great way for folks to get together and rally around a product, brand, or service, as well as other related topics. Success starts with the advice of Facebook Group guru Bella Vasta, who stresses the importance of starting with a clearly defined goal for your Group. From there, your longevity and success will hinge on how well you keep it fresh, valuable, informative, - give them what they want, need and deserve - and market it so that you’re not only retaining current members, but also enticing new members to join.  

Bella Vasta is a veteran community builder who built a successful business while supporting her online community and she shares how you can build your own.

We have a treat for you today. Bella Vasta shares her secrets for building a strong online community. She talks about how to add value to your paid Facebook groups, handling turnover and retention, the optimal size for a paid group, the best pricing strategy and more. Podcast show notes available at https://communitiesthatconvert.com/episode101

How Facebook Groups Can Flood Your Inbound Marketing and Convert Into Revenue In this video, I talk with Bella Vasta about her Inbound 2019 talk. She shares the importance of Facebook groups for your companies growth. How to make your facebook group a destination and delight your community. As well as the one thing she hopes the audience takes away from her talk. Bella Vasta Consultant, Facebook Group Strategist Jump Consulting Bella is an authority when it comes to building your Facebook groups. She is a dynamic personality who has been featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, ABC, NBC, Fox for her ability to grow brands. An author of the book, The Four Types of Dogs Every Business Needs. She is a podcast host of the long-standing show, Bella In Your Business and an in-demand Keynote Speaker at many conferences around the world.

In this video, I talk with Bella Vasta about her Inbound 19 talk. She shares the importance of Facebook groups for your companies growth.

How Facebook Groups Can Flood Your Inbound Marketing and Convert Into Revenue In this video, I talk with Bella Vasta about her Inbound 2019 talk. She shares the importance of Facebook groups for your companies growth. How to make your facebook group a destination and delight your community. As well as the one thing she hopes the audience takes away from her talk. Bella Vasta Consultant, Facebook Group Strategist Jump Consulting Bella is an authority when it comes to building your Facebook groups. She is a dynamic personality who has been featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, ABC, NBC, Fox for her ability to grow brands. An author of the book, The Four Types of Dogs Every Business Needs. She is a podcast host of the long-standing show, Bella In Your Business and an in-demand Keynote Speaker at many conferences around the world.

Does your Facebook group feel like a ghost town? You're showing up regularly, but you're not getting much engagement.  In fact you may be wondering if it's worth bothering having a group at all. If this sounds  familiar, you'll love this podcast episode with Bella Vasta.  In it she shares tons of valuable advice including what to post in your group (versus what you post on your page), how to get members to respond to your posts PLUS some ninja tips on selling to your group members (without being spammy or selly). {Click on the player above to listen to the podcast episode and/or read on for a detailed overview. Scroll down to the bottom to read the show notes including all the links mentioned in this episode.}   Bella's story Bella started using Facebook groups to help promote her pet sitting business owner in Phoenix, Arizona back in 2012. It was only when her daughter was born prematurely in 2014, weighing just 350 grams that she really began to see the power of Facebook groups.  During a six month long stint with her daughter in Neonatal Intensive Care Facebook groups not only allowed her to keep her business running. They also provided her with the support she needed to deal with having one of the smallest micro-preemie babies in the world.  Since then Bella has gone on to open a number of other groups for her own business and is now recognised as one of the world's leading experts on Facebook groups for business.  Understanding the difference between Facebook pages and groups To explain the difference between Facebook pages and groups, Bella uses the analogy of your front and back garden. Your Facebook page is like your front garden and your group your back garden.  If you were hosting a party, you wouldn't hold it in your front garden, explains Bella. You'd hold it in your back garden where your guests (all personally invited/vetted by you) could mingle and chat in a more relaxed, informal environment - without feeling like passers by were listening in on their conversations. It's exactly the same in a Facebook group, where you're the host, but your guests can start their own conversations and hang out with different groups of people. One of the biggest differences is that conversations on your Facebook page are all started and led by you (what Bella refers to as a ‘dictatorship' model). Members of your Facebook group are free to start and lead their own discussions (what Bella refers to as a ‘socialist' model).  While anyone can see and interact with the content on your Facebook page, only those personally/invited vetted by you can see the content in your Facebook group, which creates a completely different kind of atmosphere.  How should the content differ on your Facebook page and in your group?  This really depends on what you are trying to achieve, says Bella. But you will almost certainly need to be posting content that encourages discussion. And because the group is private, you may be able to tackle more sensitive/personal issues than you can on your own page.  Bella recommends asking three questions to those wanting to join your group (the maximum allowed by Facebook). Ideally, this should include one question that asks them what their biggest challenge is right now (in relation to your paid products/services) and another that asks for their email address.  She uses a resource called Group Funnel to collect the data from these initial questions and add it to a spreadsheet. This information can be used to generate content ideas for the group and for in copy on sales page. Used in conjunction with the tool Zapier you can also set up an automated email that welcomes new members to the group. This can be personalised with a video message, using a tool like Bonjoro. Creating a content schedule for your Facebook group Bella suggests planning your content ahead, using a resource like the Media Diary for ideas and scheduling posts inside Facebook.  She recommends using questions, polls and Facebook Lives to generate discussion inside your group.  And there are tons more ideas in her free download 23 Ideas To Get More Engagement In Your Facebook Group: bellavasta.com/janet.  Podcast shownotes How Bella started her business and her first Facebook group (02:19) Why people will listen to your personal story (10:10) Why your Facebook group and page are like your front and back garden (14:40) How people engage differently in Facebook groups and pages  (20:37) How should the content differ on your Facebook page and in your group? (22:38) Tips for managing your Facebook group as your group gets bigger (25:44) How to get the conversation started and generate content in your Facebook group (and tools to help you) (30:43) Bella's tips for content ideas and questions to ask in your Facebook group (37:05) Why you shouldn't abandon your Facebook page (41:48) How Facebook is making it easier to monetize and manage your group (45:10) How to use video strategically in your Facebook group (50:45) Resources Get Bella's download 23 ways to get more engagement in your Group Bella Vasta Facebook Bella Vasta Instagram Find out about Zapier  Bonjoro and Group Funnel [300] How to Build an audience and why you need to  (podcast)  [326] The one thing you need to do to create a passive income (podcast) [327] Why I am closing my 13.5K Facebook Group (podcast) [329] What's working on Facebook right now with Liz Melville (podcast) [334] How to build a large audience without paid advertising with Callie Willows (podcast) [352] How to sell in a Facebook group without annoying your members (podcast) [355] How to create and launch your own planner for your industry (podcast) Buy your ticket to my 2020 Content Planning Masterclass #2020Sorted Masterclass: How to write social media posts that sell  Build Your Audience Programme Order your 2019 Media Diary  Rev.com* Kapwing Social Media Video Engagement Playbook  Social Media Engagement Playbook LinkedIn Content Strategy Playbook Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn The post [357] How to transform your Facebook group from ghost town to garden party appeared first on Janet Murray.

Not only is Bella a *firecracker* who drops a TON of knowledge bombs on us in this episode, but she also gives stacks of shout-outs to people in the industry who are doing it RIGHT. Our guest... Bella VastaBella Vasta is the driving force behind the one-woman coaching company, Jump Consulting. She has coached pet sitting businesses since 2007, and has published some of the most comprehensive research on relevant industry topics. Bella won the National Pet Sitting Business of the Year award by 25, built and sold her first company by 30, and her second company by 34. She sold her pet sitting business, and now lives out her passion for being a mom and wife, while using her business experience to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners through coaching, consulting, and speaking.Bella also just hit a huge milestone with her OWN podcast - Bella in Your Business - 150 episodes -- HUGE accomplishment! The way she looks at Facebook Groups is different than you might. And her skill at carrying a metaphor throughout the bulk of this episode is UNMATCHED! It's unlikely you'll think of Facebook Groups the same again. While co-host Jen Cole commented in the chat while recording this episode "totally felt like a chill out sesh," we guarantee you will learn and laugh. No question! If Pet Marketing is your thing, this show is for you too, as we start out talking about her evolution as a successful business owner in that space… and she's a resource for you (still) if you want to join her Mastermind to help you improve your business. Be sure to listen through to the end to learn what tech/gadgets/apps she’s recommending these days. Grab yourself a beverage and *hold on* for episode 35, as it's our second to last show in Season 2 & it moves fast!   We are "Making a Marketer"... in all ways. Check Ep.35 out -- and we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes --https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops! :: This episode is sponsored by Powers of Marketing - your communication should be strategic and POWERful :::    

There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?

Do you want to do more with Facebook Groups? Wondering how to use the newest Facebook Groups features? To explore what’s new with Facebook Groups and how the changes benefit marketers, I interview Bella Vasta, a Facebook Groups expert. Show notes: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/349

I looked through my Twitter feed and all I saw were links and RT’s. The magic of Twitter, the conversation seemed to be slipping away. That was last year, things have changed. Social media is a massive part of our digital marketing strategies so why do so many people increasingly use it as a place […]The post Can T-Shirts & Facebook Premier Wow Your Audience? Engagement Strategy from Bella Vasta – The Digital Marketing Superhero’s Club Volume 1 Chapter 5 appeared first on Spiderworking.com -Digital Marketing Strategy For Small Business.

On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore new Facebook group management tools with special guest, Bella Vasta. What do you think? Find show notes and share your comments and questions here, or at https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/talk74

On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore YouTube Recommendations and Facebook Group Membership Changes with guests Owen Video and Bella Vasta. What do you think? Find show notes and share your comments and questions here, or at https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/talk70

Welcome to Episode #7 of the Sunday Conversation Series - Today's guest is Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. Bella is best known for helping entrepreneurs grow their pet-sitting businesses (like... in a serious major way - she is the GO TO in this area). She's also well known for how to use Facebook groups to your advantage. Follow Bella at: https://jumpconsulting.net/ Bella in Your Business Podcast ==== Next... Get more leads than you know what to do with by checking out my free training: https://www.morethanwordofmouth.com Check out the blog at: https://codyburch.com/ Get the book: https://www.onehourfunnelbook.com/freebook All episodes at: https://codyburch.com//podcast Follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/onehourfunnel/

Are you an active member of any Facebook Groups? Would you like to know about Facebook groups for business and how they could be a potential marketing tool for your brand? Our guest today, the illustrious Bella Vasta, shares some tips and tricks on utilizing Facebook groups for business. Bella is a Facebook groups expert who has been generating revenue from them since 2012. Bella and I discuss topics such as how Facebook groups can help grow your business, what types of business can excel with groups, how to create a community within your group, best practices for starting and running a group, and much more.

If you’re part of any Facebook groups then you’ll know that they can be huge, thriving communities of engaged and likeminded people. Now that’s an audience you want to tap into, right? On the flip side, I’m sure we’ve all joined Facebook groups that looked great from the outside but for one reason or another they just didn’t stand the test of time. So, if you’re thinking about leveraging the power of Facebook groups to help you achieve your goals then this is certainly an episode you’ll want to listen to! This week we’re joined by the wonderful Bella Vasta who shared her top strategies for growth and engagement within your Facebook group…

Key Takeaways Covered In The Podcast If your business depends on you being IN your business for it to run, you may want to consider the way in which your business runs. You must be able to take time off, whether it’s for a vacation or to spend time with a loved one, your business needs to be able to run without you. Facebook groups can be used as a sales funnel as often you’ll be able to buy a product that has a free membership to a broad group as a part of its benefits. From there, people may end up purchasing membership to your more exclusive and knowledgeable group. Guidelines are important, but don’t dictate as you may end up with a bad reputation. Before you start a group for your business, you need to understand your why. Planning your content and scheduling it in advance is essential to running a successful group. Use your free group to encourage members into joining you paid membership. Mention the topics you’ve covered, talk about them in the free group and show people that your paid membership is worth it. You’ll be putting more effort into this group, so showing people it’s worth their money is essential. Your Facebook icons on your website should go directly to your free Facebook group, not your Facebook page. Don’t oversell in your group. Although monetising is important, low hanging fruit is key. Consider using ‘pop-up groups’ for products and courses. These can be closed after they’ve been used and can encourage people to join your membership. The one thing you need to remember above all else… When you run a group, whether it’s free or paid for, you need to focus on providing valuable information. If end up just talking to your members or trying to sell to them, they’ll go elsewhere for their information. Monetising can’t be the only thing you use your group for. Highlights You Simply Can’t Miss Introducing Bella Vasta – 04:00 Running Your Business Without Being IN Your Business – 08:30 Starting A Facebook Group (And The Mistakes Bella Made) - 14:30 How Active Do You Need Be on Your Facebook Group? – 19:31 Going from A Free Facebook Group to A Paid Membership - 23:50 Getting People to Join Your Free Group – 28:36 Using Memberships as a Community - 38:46 Should A Free Facebook Group be Part of Your Strategy? – 42:50 Monetising Your Facebook Group – 45:50 Links to Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode Jump Consulting Bella’s Twitter Jump Consulting Facebook Group The E-myth Revisited Automatic Approval Software for Facebook Groups Social Media Marketing World Want the full transcript? Click to Download!

Bella Vasta is the driving force behind the one-woman coaching company, Jump Consulting, which she named after jumping out of a (perfectly good) airplane at 13, 000 feet. Her motto is “Always Keep Jumping.” Her dynamic and engaging speaking style encourages people to take the leap to the next level for their businesses. From systems and processes to leadership and networking skills, Bella has coached pet sitting businesses since 2007 and published some of the most comprehensive research on relevant industry topics. You could say she wrote the book on it because she did. The Four Types of Dogs Every Business Needs: How to Build the Right Team to Grow Your Business and Have a Balanced Life uses popular breeds as a metaphor for the types of personalities that work best on a team. Bella has always been a trailblazer in the pet industry, forging a path for others to follow. Bella won the National Pet Sitting Business of the Year award by 25, built and sold her first company by 30 and her second company by 34. She was also selected as one of 35 Entrepreneurs Under 35 in the Arizona Republic.   After her micro-preemie daughter, who weighed only 12 oz., was born in July 2014, Bella sold her pet sitting business and now lives out her passion to be a mom and wife while using her business experience to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners through coaching, consulting, and speaking. She has been featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, NBC, ABC, FOX, NPR, and more. Her podcast, Bella in your Business is popular for business owners both in and out of the pet industry. If you want a vibrant speaker that can motivate, inspire and entertain your attendees, Book Bella to speak at your next conference or contact her at bella@jumpconsulting.net. If you enjoyed this episode, please Comment Share and leave a review... Come Hang With US as WE Discuss The Show  Want to start a podcast? https://www.facebook.com/groups/SYWTP/ Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here

Bella Vasta is the driving force behind the one-woman coaching company, Jump Consulting, which she named after jumping out of a (perfectly good) airplane at 13, 000 feet. Her motto is “Always Keep Jumping.” Her dynamic and engaging speaking style encourages people to take the leap to the next level for their businesses. From systems and processes to leadership and networking skills, Bella has coached pet sitting businesses since 2007 and published some of the most comprehensive research on relevant industry topics. You could say she wrote the book on it because she did. The Four Types of Dogs Every Business Needs: How to Build the Right Team to Grow Your Business and Have a Balanced Life uses popular breeds as a metaphor for the types of personalities that work best on a team. Bella has always been a trailblazer in the pet industry, forging a path for others to follow. Bella won the National Pet Sitting Business of the Year award by 25, built and sold her first company by 30 and her second company by 34. She was also selected as one of 35 Entrepreneurs Under 35 in the Arizona Republic.   After her micro-preemie daughter, who weighed only 12 oz., was born in July 2014, Bella sold her pet sitting business and now lives out her passion to be a mom and wife while using her business experience to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners through coaching, consulting, and speaking. She has been featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, NBC, ABC, FOX, NPR, and more. Her podcast, Bella in your Business is popular for business owners both in and out of the pet industry. If you want a vibrant speaker that can motivate, inspire and entertain your attendees, Book Bella to speak at your next conference or contact her at bella@jumpconsulting.net. If you enjoyed this episode, please Comment Share and leave a review... Come Hang With US as WE Discuss The Show  Want to start a podcast? https://www.facebook.com/groups/SYWTP/ Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here

Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. Bella Vasta is the owner of Jump Consulting. She invigorates people to leap toward the next level of their pet businesses. Since 2007, Bella has coached pet sitting business owners on systems, processes, leadership, and networking. Over this time, Bella has also become incredibly knowledgeable about Facebook Groups. And, she generously shared value bomb after value bomb in this episode of The Digital Slice Podcast.

Bella has been a trailblazer in the pet sitting industry consulting with multi million dollar companies all the way to hundreds of small businesses. She is an author, podcast host, blogger, and been featured on NBC, CBS, FOX, NPR, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Huffington Post. After the birth of her micro-preemie daughter, Bella sold her pet sitting business and now lives out her passion to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners through her speaking, coaching, and consulting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep #77: As you know, there are a lot of people on Facebook. If your audience is there, then you need to be around too. Facebook groups are a great way to build the community and more personal conversations with people interested in your topic. In this episode, Bella Vasta shares how to use Facebook groups for marketing your business. She will lead you through all the process of starting a Facebook group, growing it, and use it as a part of your sales funnel.  Bella is the dynamic personality behind the one-woman coaching company, Jump Consulting.  Since 2002, Bella has been a trailblazer in the pet sitting industry, consulting with multi-million dollar companies all the way to hundreds of small businesses.  She is an author, podcast host, blogger, and has been featured on NBC, CBS, FOX, NPR, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Huffington Post.   Time Stamped Show Notes: [00:22] About the episode and Bella Vasta [01:48] Bella shares her story of being a pet sitter in college that turned into the business later. Growing it by mastering Facebook groups she teaches others how to leverage them to expand their business [04:41] Why Bella chose Facebook groups for marketing and her journey of working with them [07:40] What is better to start your own group or to be part of others [09:23] How to choose what Facebook group will be about [12:30] How to find your first Facebook group members [16:00] How to grow a Facebook group [18:11] What content to post in a Facebook group and how often [21:25] The ideas on what engaging content you can create [24:52] How to manage a Facebook group [27:12] How to get more engagement in Facebook group [30:51] How to use Facebook groups to sell your service [34:17] Where to find Bella online [35:00] For the show notes go to marinabarayeva.com/77 and subscribe to the Marketing for Creatives show Let’s get in touch: Check what influencer you are as an entrepreneur. Take a quiz on marinabarayeva.com/influencer Did you get new insights? Please leave a short review on iTunes Follow on Instagram @MarinaBarayeva Follow on Twitter @MarinaBarayeva

A lot of people talk about overcoming adversity, finding their passion, and living out a dream, but few actually take the steps needed to put words into to action. On this episode however, you'll hear from Bella Vasta who has an incredible story of starting a simple business, overcoming major adversity, and growing the business into a national sensation. If you're struggling with finding your passion, need inspiration to overcome a difficult season, or want some ideas to help promote your business, this interview is for you.Support the show (http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com)

Social Media Talks Podcast, The Podcast for business owners who want to learn more about Social Media Marketing, presented by Alan Hennessy Head of Digital at www.kompassmedia.ie. On this week's show, we talk to Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting and bellavasta.com chatting with Alan about Facebook Group and how to make them work you and your community. Bella Vasta is the dynamic personality behind the one-woman coaching company, Jump Consulting. Bella has been a trailblazer in the pet sitting industry consulting with multi-million dollar companies all the way to hundreds of small businesses. She is an author, podcast host, blogger, and been featured on NBC, CBS, FOX, NPR, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Huffington Post. After the birth of her micro-preemie daughter, Bella sold her pet sitting business and now lives out her passion to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners through her speaking, coaching, and consulting. www.jumpconsulting.net or www.bellavasta.com

On this episode, Bella Vasta joins me to discuss Facebook groups, and how you can harness the power of Facebook groups as part of your marketing funnel.   Bella is the dynamic personality behind the one-woman coaching company, Jump Consulting. Since 2002, Bella has been a trailblazer in the pet sitting industry consulting with multi million dollar companies all the way to hundreds of small businesses. She is an author, podcast host, blogger, and been featured on NBC, CBS, FOX, NPR, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Huffington Post.   Show notes

It’s not just a good idea to build community around your podcast - it’s a GREAT idea. It’s just about the only way to get to know your audience, understand their needs, and build trust on a personal level. So I wanted to bring someone to you who is a PRO at doing that through tools that any of us can use. Meet Bella Vasta. Bella is a pet groomer by trade, but she’s built some amazing community and interaction within her industry through Facebook Groups and I know that what she’s done will be of immense value to those of us who are willing to apply it to our own situation. Bella - thanks for sharing. Let the value bombs DROP! [1:21] I’ve TRIED to build community and failed. Can you relate? [2:30] Bella’s experience of saying “yes” to everything led to creating her own FB groups [5:10] What you name your Facebook Group is VITALLY important [10:40] A podcast case study: how to build community around your topics [16:05] Could you take your rabid fans into a private (paid) Facebook Group? [22:27] How you can start a Facebook Group from scratch - Bella takes us step by step [26:14] The ground rules / photos / and entry questions - follow Bella’s advice to do this right [28:11] What NOT to do in your efforts to engage your community [32:11] Facebook paid groups are coming… whoa! This could be big! [33:58] Bella’s best pitch for why a podcaster should start a Facebook Group Bella’s coaching page: http://BellaVasta.com Bellla’s podcast: Bella In Your Business: https://jumpconsulting.net/ The Podcastification Facebook Group: https://podcastfasttrack.com/facebookgroup Facebook’s trials of membership groups: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/20/facebook-subscription-groups/

Bella Vasta is the dynamic personality behind the one woman coaching company, Jump Consulting. As a child, she was always the kid in the neighborhood organizing everyone and coming up with ways to make money. After starting her pet sitting company while attending college, she went full speed ahead when she graduated, growing Bella's House & Pet Sitting to become nationally and locally award winning and boasting with employees. Throughout the years, Bella has been known to blaze her own trail through the pet sitting industry, carving out a path that many would follow. After the birth of her micro-premie daughter in July 2014, born at only 12 oz., Bella sold her pet sitting business for over six figures, and now lives out her passion to be a Mom and Wife first, and then to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners through her coaching.

We bring you Bella Vasta. She ran a successful pet sitting business, then started to coach others with their own business. She has her own podcast, Bella in your Business. She does speaking and has her own mastermind group. Bella know a lot about Facebook groups. I am interested in Facebook groups myself. I know people that use them to help with their business. I know there is a way to use it to build your brand and business.

Nationally award-winning business owner, author, speaker and small business coach, Bella Vasta, is here to share her story about taking back control of her life and business after tragedy struck. Now she teaches other people all over the world how they can set up their own business to survive. “Be a leader in your own life, your family life and then your business life”. Upon graduating from college, Bella's parents wanted her to get a ‘real job'. She was hired at a huge corporation, but couldn't stand the training, so she quit after two weeks. While working part time at Starbucks, for the health benefits, she went on to build a six-figure pet sitting business. Two years later she applied for some national awards in her industry and won. When people started coming to her asking how she did it, what they should do as a business owner, it opened a door for her as a business coach. And Bella believes in walking through all the doors. She met her husband, Alex, in 2012 on Match.com at age 32. They honeymooned in Rome and came home to find out they were pregnant. Within months, the doctors gave her news that changed her life. Bella was told her baby was not growing. She said every doctor they consulted told her something different. They even tried to scare her out of having the baby, but Bella insisted her child would survive. She chose not to abort saying she felt so close to God at that time. “It was the most beautiful and scary time ever”. Olivia was the smallest baby born in Arizona. Her daughter was just 12 ounces at birth. She measured 10 inches in length, shorter than a Barbie Doll. Bella said it was after her daughter's birth that her dreams came crashing down. She couldn't hold her, breast feed her, and was told by the hospital staff not to get too attached. But Olivia survived. When Bella took her daughter home, she also brought home a great deal of trauma. She started a very dark phase in her life. Bella gained a lot of weight. She suffered from what she believed was PTSD. Her darkness affected all those around her, her husband, her family. She was not getting out of bed and didn't want to go out of town to celebrate her anniversary. Finally, Bella decided, “Enough is enough”. It was then she started holding herself accountable by talking about her tragedy. She is now on the national stage sharing her own story and exciting other business owners, speaking and counseling so they can survive. She believes if you are going to have a successful business, and something tragic happens, you will want to step aside. But are you ready? She challenges business owners if their business is strong enough to run without them. As a business owner, Bella shares with others the tools needed to be prepared. “Don't let your business eat you alive”. It's all about balance. She cautions owners not to let their business burn them out. If you do, your family will resent you. She says it is important to first take care of yourself, your own life, and then your business. After struggling with her tragedy for three years, Bella was introduced to EMDR therapy, a treatment for handling trauma that she says has a huge success rate. Bella feels this therapy helped her get rid of her “emotional hangover”. She explains how it has allowed her to learn to filter her trauma and get rid of the nightmares. She has been able to go back to the hospital and have “happy moments”. She feels she is now able to talk about her trauma and not get overwhelmed. EMDR has given Bella the ability to “stand in that power”. Her daughter has taught her that “I don't know where I'm going”, but Bella knows she is okay. Today she feels amazing. Bella feels she is exactly where she should be. Everything she has gone through has helped her get where she is, and now she wants to inspire other business owners. Bella wants us to remember there is a person behind the business, and she wants to address the person, and their mental health and their mental being. Her favorite quote is, “always keep jumping”, which means you keep going even when you don't want to. Bella has gained perspective through her tragedy. She has gained appreciation for life. She will never get upset when her daughter gets her up at 5:15 in the morning. Bella just remembers she was able to bring her baby home. She feels she went through this for a reason and she says, “I want to be able to be a light, or an encouragement, or a connector for anyone that might need it”. The post How To Overcome An Emotional Hangover appeared first on Inspired Media 360 TV - Inform | Inspire | Engage.

Bella Vasta is a business coach, consultant and speaker who's always jumping in her pursuit to help her clients build business and community.  A National Pet Sitting Business of the Year award winner (at age 25!), Listen to Ep36 as Bella describes how online dating led to a skydiving experience where her motto of "always keep jumping" was born. Now jumping fully into today's digital marketing, she's speaking out about the power of Facebook Groups to build business, authority and community.     #facebookgroups #petsitting https://bellavasta.com/ https://jumpconsulting.net/ @bellasvasta on Instagram https://melrobbins.com/ https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ 04:02s Bella’s speaking travels and jumping out of an airplane 06:40s Online dating and going skydiving 08:38s Working out, getting wins and the 5 second rule 11:42s Starting a pet sitting and pet walking company and starting a Facebook group 14:30s Not having a plan, creating a Facebook group with your own rules out of spite 17:33s Managing FB groups and building community 20:43s Belonging, safety and giving birth to one of the world’s 50 smallest female babies 24:25s Leadership, vision and responsibility for Facebook groups 26:46s Bella’s multiple Facebook Groups and how they developed 30:07s New Facebook group features including Units and Pinning 33:35s How to prioritize and focus Facebook group ideas 37:26s Challenged by not having mastered all the various technologies 40:15s Failing college algebra 3 times 41:45s Don’t put Bella in a box, and why is there a box anyway? 42:50s Being open to change, an organic life 46:21s Lessons learned about comparing yourself to others “We live in such an amazing time right now where this is no cookie cutter blueprint to anything. It really comes down to your own tenacity and desire to succeed.” Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends! Click Subscribe in iTunes!

Bella Vasta is the driving force behind the one-woman coaching company, Jump Consulting,which she named after jumping out of a (perfectly good) airplane at 13, 000 feet. Her mottois “Always Keep Jumping.” Her dynamic and engaging speaking style encourages people totake the leap to the next level for their businesses.

Bella Vasta shares how she used a blog to promote an offline business in the pet industry. Discover tips for growing any business with a blog. Show notes: https://www.becomeablogger.com/329 Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Call the hotline @ (888) 835 - 2414

Bella Vasta is the dynamic personality behind the one woman coaching company, Jump Consulting. Throughout the years, she has been known to blaze her own trail through the pet sitting industry. After the birth of her micro-premie daughter, she sold her pet sitting business for over six figures, and now lives out her passion to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners through her coaching. Are you a coach, consultant, or service-provider who is tired of feeling stuck or you just don't know which step to take next? Get instant access to JV's 7-Figure Formula with the exact steps in the exact order to Make Your First Million. Download it by clicking here now. Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 1,000 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries, this is the podcast for coaches, consultants and service-providers who want to get more clients, make more money, and create a bigger difference and impact. Named by Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts for 2017!  

Bella Vasta is the dynamic personality behind the one woman coaching company, Jump Consulting. Throughout the years, she has been known to blaze her own trail through the pet sitting industry. After the birth of her micro-premie daughter, she sold her pet sitting business for over six figures, and now lives out her passion to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners through her coaching. Are you a coach, consultant, or service-provider who is tired of feeling stuck or you just don't know which step to take next? Get instant access to JV's 7-Figure Formula with the exact steps in the exact order to Make Your First Million. Download it by clicking here now. Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 1,000 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries, this is the podcast for coaches, consultants and service-providers who want to get more clients, make more money, and create a bigger difference and impact. Named by Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts for 2017!  

Bella Vasta is the owner of Jump Consulting, where she helps entrepreneurs in the pet sitting business grow their companies and achieve freedom and flexibility in their lives. She is also the creator and host of the podcast, Bella In Your Business, where she further explores and talks about what it takes to be a successful business owner. Bella is the authority when it comes to building a pet sitting business and she is passionate about coaching her clients and sharing what she’s learned with them while instilling in them the confidence and knowledge they need to run a super niche and lucrative business. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies.  Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.  Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Insurance products and services are offered and sold through Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group and individually licensed and appointed agents in all appropriate jurisdictions. This podcast is meant for general informational purposes and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. You should consult a financial professional regarding your individual situation. Guest speakers are not affiliated with Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group unless otherwise stated, and their opinions are their own. Opinions, estimates, forecasts, and statements of financial market trends are based on current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Each week, the Your Business Your Wealth podcast helps you Design and Build a Good Life™. No one has a Good Life by default, only by design. Visit us here for more details: yourbusinessyourwealth.com

Ask Bella Vasta, successful entrepreneur turned business coach, what the most important key to success is and she’ll come back with one word; consistency. Of all the incredible tips, tricks and advice she offers her clients, consistency might be her favorite, and Bella should know. She built a pet sitting business with a client on almost every street of Scottsdale, AZ and sold it for six figures before the age of 34. Her recognition as owner of one of the top pet sitting businesses in the states gave her the foundation she needed to start coaching other business owners in 2007. What does she attribute to the huge success and national attention that boosted her career and landed her where she is today? You guessed it; consistency. We talk a lot about consistency in this episode, but Bella also doles out other incredible advice for any small business owner. She’ll take us on her journey from live-at-home student to full time pet sitter and finally entrepreneur turned business coach. She breaks down everything she learned along the way and gives us some of the biggest tips she wishes she knew in the beginning. You’ll learn Bella’s easy to use Blog content technique, where to get free employee handbooks, her favorite books, resources and much, much more. You really don’t want to miss this one!

This is our episode #24. Please subscribe and leave us a review! A professional pet sitter turned business owner sells it all and now coaches business owners because that’s what makes her happy. You’ll love the insights and business tips from a courageous business owner as we speak today with the owner of JumpConsulting.com, Bella Vasta. Thank you for tuning in! Visit BloggingSUCCESSfully.com/024 To share your thoughts on today’s show To read the transcript To find links to resources mentioned in the episode To download the MP3 audio file To help out the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help so much and I personally read EVERY single one. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher to get automatic updates every time we release a new episode. Visit our sponsors for this episode: The Blog Connection To sponsor our podcast, start the conversation here: bloggingsuccessfully.com/sponsor-request