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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.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Video marketing is a powerful tool for financial professionals looking to enhance their marketing strategies. It allows you to showcase your expertise, personality, and business to a broader audience, making it a vital tool for connecting with clients outside your time zone or local community.
In today’s episode, my guest, Erika Jones shares her expertise in video marketing, discussing its importance and providing actionable tips for financial professionals to integrate video into their marketing strategies.
In this episode, we chat about:
- The Importance of Video Marketing
- Ericka’s Journey to Video Marketing
- Benefits of Video Marketing for Financial Professionals
- Overcoming the Fear of Being on Camera
- Simplifying Video Marketing
- Repurposing Content
- Tips for Financial Professionals to Get Started
About the Guest:
Erika Jones is the brains and hands behind Intelligent Octopus video editing. She loves to work with the video editing details of your business projects. She began editing in college, on what was then the only digital editing computer on campus. Since then, she has worked in corporate, non-profit, and online video editing.
Some of us thrive in creating content, talking to interview guests, or teaching. Erika loves to help all of those endeavors shine with no-nonsense, simple editing that makes your content shine. With over 15 years of experience, she takes all of the rewatching and detail work out of your hands and returns a deceptively simple-looking video to you with all of the details in the right places.
Connect with Erika below:
Free Resource:
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
As financial professionals, your days are often filled with client work and if you haven’t outsourced your marketing then marketing your business and all the other things we have to do as business hours. This is why simplifying your schedule and having dedicated theme days and time blocking can reduce the overwhelm you may feel.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can simplify your scheduling by theming out your week. This will save you time, and energy, let you get more work done, and give you more focus on your business.
In this episode, I chat about:
- What is a Themed Workweek
- Key Benefits of a Themed Workweek:
- Journey to Themed Workdays
- Steps to Create Your Themed Workweek
- Getting Started: Tips for Success
Grab your FREE Resources:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/resources/
Book a one-time marketing strategy with our marketing roadmap:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/marketing-roadmap/
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifiedmarketingservices
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices
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!
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Imagine walking into a chaotic bookstore where books are strewn everywhere with no clear organization. Frustrating, right? You'd probably leave without finding the book you wanted. Now, picture walking into a cozy, well-organized bookstore where books are neatly categorized by genre and author, making it easy to find what you need and enjoy your visit. This is the experience you want with your content—a feeling of calm and order, not overwhelm.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing on how a content hub serves as your organized bookstore, a centralized location where all your content is stored, organized, and easily accessible. It’s your personal content sanctuary, helping you control the chaos and amplify your marketing efforts.
In this episode, I chat about:
- How to simplify your marketing with a content hub
- Why you need a content hub
- Benefits of using Airtable for your content hub
- A step-by-step guide to building your content hub
Grab your FREE Simplified Content Hub:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/the-simplified-content-hub/
Book a one-time marketing strategy with our marketing roadmap:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/marketing-roadmap/
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifiedmarketingservices
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices
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!
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
It’s easy to want to reduce your marketing this summer and just sit by the beach or pool all day. But stopping your marketing can be a big mistake. Even during the busiest seasons, or the lazy days of summer, nurturing your audience is crucial. Think of it like tending to a garden. Just as plants need regular care, so does your marketing. If neglected, both can wither away.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing tips on how to maintain your marketing momentum during the summer while still enjoying some much-needed downtime.
In this episode, I chat about:
- Embracing the Summer Vibes
- Common Marketing Mistakes in the Summer
- Keeping Your Marketing Alive Without the Stress
- Scaling Back Without Losing Touch
- Unplugging from marketing
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 Simplified Content Hub:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/the-simplified-content-hub/
Book a one-time marketing strategy with our marketing roadmap:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/marketing-roadmap/
PBS Method (Plan, Batch & Schedule):
Episode 4: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.podbean.com/e/simplifyyourcontentpbsmethodpart1/
Episode 5:
https://simplifiedmarketingservices.podbean.com/e/simplifyyourcontentpbsmethodpart2/
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://simplifiedmarketingservices.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifiedmarketingservices
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplifiedmarketingservices
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Marketing doesn’t have to be a separate chore. It can be seamlessly woven into your day-to-day life. Find what works best for you and embrace the freedom and creativity that entrepreneurship offers.
In today’s episode, I’ll explore the concept of work/life integration and how blending your business and personal life can lead to a more fulfilling and less stressful routine. I’ll share personal stories and practical tips on integrating marketing tasks into your daily life, ensuring your marketing efforts are effective and sustainable.
In this episode, I chat about:
- Work/Life Integration vs. Work/Life Balance
- Embracing an Unstructured Schedule
- Finding Your Unique Rhythm
- Practical Tips for Seamless Marketing Integration
- Reflecting on Your Day
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
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
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
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
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