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Are you a financial professional struggling with your marketing? Do you want to find ways to simplify your marketing? Ready to learn how to integrate marketing into your everyday life? In this podcast, I’m keeping it real about the ups and downs of this entrepreneurial rollercoaster while giving you marketing strategies, ways to humanize your brand content through storytelling, and work-life integration tips that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey. I’m Bianca Smith, the founder of Simplified Marketing Services, a financial marketing agency helping financial professionals (Accountants, CPAs, CFOs, Bookkeepers, etc.) humanize their brand content through storytelling using social media and email marketing. Tune in every week, and let’s get started on simplifying your marketing.
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![6. Building Bonds: Social Media Engagement for Financial Professionals](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18479247/Podcast_Art_2_hb2qbc_300x300.jpg)
5 days ago
5 days ago
Have you ever wondered if you’re truly leveraging the full potential of social media to create lasting client relationships? If so, you’re in the right place.
In today’s episode, we’ll be exploring how financial professionals can transform social media from a mere broadcast tool into a powerful platform for building genuine relationships. We’ll discuss lead generation, building referrals, and how to humanize your brand.
In this episode, I chat about:
- Connecting Over Content
- Building Bonds Through Lead Generation
- LinkedIn Lead Generation Tips
- Nurturing Referrals and Business Connections on Instagram
- Humanizing Your Brand
- The Importance of Social Media Engagement
Have a question or a topic you’d like us to cover? Drop me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram. Let’s keep the conversation going and build those meaningful connections!
Grab your FREE resources:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/resources/
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifiedmarketingservices
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices
![5. 3 Ways to Simplify Your Social Media Content: PBS Method - Part 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18479247/Podcast_Art_2_hb2qbc_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
5. 3 Ways to Simplify Your Social Media Content: PBS Method - Part 2
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
As a business owner, simplifying content creation is crucial for marketing and maintaining an effective social media presence without feeling overwhelmed. It's the key to streamlining your processes and reducing the time and effort spent producing and managing content. This allows you to focus on core activities like strategy development and customer engagement while ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality content without burnout. A simplified approach to content creation leads to better resource management, increased productivity, and more impactful marketing efforts.
In this episode, I discuss how you can simplify content creation through batching and scheduling, which are part of the PBS (Planning, Batching, and Scheduling) method, can simplify content creation. Listen and learn how these techniques can help you manage your content more effectively, reduce stress, and free up time for other critical business activities.
In this episode, I chat about:
- Picking a marketing day for content creation
- How to plan your content creation week by week
- Creating templates to streamline your graphics creation process
- Why you need to stop using template shops
- How to choose a scheduler that works best for your business
Resources:
Grab your FREE Content Hub:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/the-simplified-content-hub/
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifiedmarketingservices
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices
![4. 3 Ways to Simplify Your Social Media Content: PBS Method - Part 1](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18479247/Podcast_Art_2_hb2qbc_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 29, 2024
4. 3 Ways to Simplify Your Social Media Content: PBS Method - Part 1
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
As a business owner, creating marketing content, particularly for social media, can be very demanding. You have to think about the ideas, create the graphics, write a copy, do the hashtag research, and schedule your posts. When marketing isn't your thing, these tasks can quickly become overwhelming, leading to burnout. Content creation demands time, creativity, and strategic planning, making it a challenge for those juggling multiple aspects of their business. However, the good news is that creating a steady flow of high-quality marketing content without burnout is possible. With a clear strategy, you can effectively create content that promotes your business on social media.
In this episode, I discuss how to plan social media content using my PBS (Planning, Batching, and Scheduling) method. Let’s explore how this structured approach can simplify and streamline the often-overwhelming content creation process by breaking it down into 5 pillars that can help you build and maintain a consistent and engaging online presence.
In this episode, I chat about:
- How to simplify marketing when it comes to content
- How to use the PBS method to organize and streamline your content
- Tips to make your content planning and creation fun
- How to tailor your content for your clientele
- How to choose your topics, write a copy, and create graphics
- 4 actionable steps for planning your social media content
Resources:
Grab your FREE Content Hub:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/the-simplified-content-hub/
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifiedmarketingservices
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices
![3. Humanize Your Brand Content Through Personal Stories](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18479247/Podcast_Art_2_hb2qbc_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 22, 2024
3. Humanize Your Brand Content Through Personal Stories
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
The human side of your brand is very critical and it's about infusing authenticity, empathy, and human connection into your brand's identity and interactions. In a marketplace increasingly driven by technology and automation, consumers crave genuine and relatable experiences. By humanizing your brand, you build trust and loyalty, as customers feel understood and valued. Humanizing your brand opens a door for transparent communication, personalized service, and a consistent demonstration of your brand's values and personality.
In this episode, I discuss strategies for humanizing your brand, being authentic, and increasing your traction. Listen and learn how to leverage storytelling in your messaging to build genuine connections with your audience.
In this episode, I chat about:
- What it means to humanize your brand.
- How to create authentic content that aligns with your brand mission and values
- Three strategies to humanize your brand with the power of personal stories
- How to share your journey and help your audience connect with real experiences
- How to add a human touch to your brand using clients' success stories
- How to humanize your brand through lessons learned
- Humanize your brand carousel: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7CDB4_L5mC/?img_index=1
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifiedmarketingservices
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices
![2. How We Infuse Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values into Our Marketing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18479247/Podcast_Art_2_hb2qbc_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 22, 2024
2. How We Infuse Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values into Our Marketing
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
As a business owner looking to drive sustainable growth and success, infusing your mission, vision, and core values into your marketing can help create a cohesive and authentic brand identity that resonates deeply with your audience. This integration is the key to maintaining clarity and focus in your marketing strategies, ensuring that all campaigns and content are purpose-driven and aligned with your objectives. By consistently communicating your values, beliefs, and long-term goals, you differentiate your brand in a crowded marketplace and build a strong, recognizable presence.
In this episode, I talk about how I infuse our mission, vision, and core values into our marketing at Simplified Marketing Services. Our goal is to help you know us on a deeper level, understand who we are as an agency, and get some tips on how you can make every marketing effort reflect the true essence of your business to maximize your profitability.
In this episode, I chat about:
- Simplified Marketing Services mission, vision, and core values
- How we create content that helps clients become thought leaders in their industry
- How to create content that builds a brand
- Simplified Marketing Services’ 5 core values and how we live up to them.
- How to put family first as a core value without compromising your success
- Why you shouldn’t stop your marketing reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/C69A1wSuSyb/
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifiedmarketingservices
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices
![1. Seasons of Entrepreneurship & Life: Embracing the Pivots](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18479247/Podcast_Art_2_hb2qbc_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 22, 2024
1. Seasons of Entrepreneurship & Life: Embracing the Pivots
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Cultivating a pivotal mindset is crucial for any business owner. Recognizing that change and adaptation are not just inevitable but essential for growth and success. When market conditions shift, customer needs evolve, or unforeseen challenges arise, the ability to pivot allows us to remain resilient and relevant. This means being open to reevaluating strategies, experimenting with new approaches, and sometimes making tough decisions to move in a different direction. By embracing the pivot, you can turn ideas and potential setbacks into opportunities for innovation and improvement, ultimately leading to a stronger, more successful business.
In this introductory episode of the Simplified Marketing podcast, your host, Bianca, shares the pivotal moments that have shaped her career, from her days as a military spouse to becoming a marketing strategist and the inspiration behind the podcast. Bianca is a marketing strategist for financial professionals who want to humanize their brand content through storytelling.
In this episode, she chats about:
- Introduction to the Simplified Marketing Podcast: An overview of what the podcast covers and what to expect
- How to integrate your life and business while simplifying your marketing
- The different Seasons of business owners and entrepreneurship experience
- How pivoting got Bianca to where she is today
- Bianca's story of transitioning from a veteran & military spouse to a marketing strategist
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifiedmarketingservices
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices
![Trailer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18479247/Podcast_Art_2_hb2qbc_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Trailer
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Are you a CPA, CFO, bookkeeper, or another financial professional struggling with your marketing?
Do you want to find ways to simplify your marketing and learn how to integrate marketing into your everyday life?
If so, welcome to the Simplified Marketing Podcast.
I'm your host, Bianca Smith. I’m here to share the lessons I’ve learned and the wisdom gained from running a financial marketing agency.
I’m going to give you actionable steps to not only simplify your marketing as a financial professional but also how to humanize your brand and integrate marketing into your daily routine. I’m also keeping it real about the ups and downs of this entrepreneurial rollercoaster.
Connect with me on social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancamarissasmith/
Grab your free resources: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/resources/