Stop Casting a Wide Net: How to Hook Your Ideal Clients Online (Without Wasting Your Bait)

By Jennie Lyon / November 5, 2025
Stop Casting a Wide Net: How to Hook Your Ideal Clients Online (Without Wasting Your Bait)

Hey friends! You’ve probably heard marketers talk about “fishing for clients.” It’s a popular metaphor because it sounds simple: cast a wide net, catch a lot of fish, fill your business with clients. But here’s the truth. Most people using that metaphor have never actually fished. I have. Growing up in Utah, I spent time fishing with my parents and spent time on the water in Montana with one of my best friends, who’s a fishing guide. I even fished the Florida Keys with my husband. But do you know how many fish I’ve caught in my life? Zero. Although…

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My 18 Best Resources for Facebook + Instagram Ads

By Jennie Lyon / October 7, 2025

Does the idea of running Facebook or Instagram ads feel overwhelming? You’re not alone! Many small business owners feel stuck designing great ads, targeting the right audience, or managing costs. The good news? You don’t need a huge budget or endless hours to make your ads work for you, instead, use our best ad resources. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite tech tools and resources to help you create, manage, and optimize your social media ads. We use and love these tools and are excited to share this list with you! From designing attention-grabbing visuals to understanding your audience…

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How to Know If You’re Ready to Run Ads for Your Business

By Jennie Lyon / September 23, 2025

Running ads can be a game-changer for your business, but diving in before you’re ready can lead to wasting your time and money and getting so frustrated that you rule out running them ever again!  Today, I will cover why ensuring you’re ready to run ads is so valuable for your business. Even if you don’t have any immediate plans to make ads part of your marketing strategy. By preparing your business for ads, you’re setting the stage for your business to experience more growth and scale to the next level. Paid advertising offers incredible opportunities to reach your ideal…

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How To Prioritize Increasing Revenue as an Online Business Owner

By Jennie Lyon / September 16, 2025

With only a few weeks left until the holiday season begins and those end-of-year deadlines close, many of my clients are focusing on increasing their total revenue for 2024.  If you’ve been following me for a while, you might have noticed I’m strategy-focused. I don’t do things just to do them… and I’m constantly looking at my business and trying to find ways to improve and streamline my processes.  Recently, that has included examining what increases my revenue as an online business owner and how I can prioritize those revenue-generating activities in the coming weeks. Is that something you want…

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6 Simple Email Strategies To Skyrocket Your Business Growth

By Jennie Lyon / September 9, 2025
6 Simple Email Strategies to Skyrocket Your Business Growth

In the whirlwind of online marketing, we’re constantly hunting for marketing strategies that capture attention and supercharge our growth. Get ready because I’m about to introduce a bona fide game-changer that’s truly a digital force to be reckoned with – email strategies! Now, let’s dive into why email marketing is an indispensable in your marketing arsenal. Email marketing offers a direct pathway to your audience in a world buzzing with noise. It’s the space where your messages don’t just land but resonate loud and clear. Let’s jump into five email strategies that will skyrocket your business growth. 📧 Content Overview…

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How to Run Profitable Paid Online Workshops

By Jennie Lyon / September 2, 2025

Hey there, fabulous entrepreneurs! 🌟 In the ever-evolving world of education, we’ve seen a major shift towards profitable paid online workshops. It’s like the virtual red carpet for sharing your genius with a global audience! As we’re dancing into 2024, this trend is still on fire, fueled by the remote work revolution and the explosion of virtual events. Your online workshop not only grabs attention but also becomes a cash-flow celebration. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, dream no more! In this post, we’re diving deep into the must-know steps and strategies to make your workshop shine in the crowded…

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The Beginner’s Guide to Using AI in Small Business Marketing

By Jennie Lyon / July 22, 2025

If you have been paying attention to marketing trends lately, you know that artificial intelligence is everywhere. From tools that write your social captions to software that promises to run your entire funnel, it can feel like you are being bombarded with promises of “plug and play” success. But here is the truth: if you are a small business owner, you do not need to become an AI expert or a programmer overnight. You can utilize AI to simplify and enhance the effectiveness of your marketing, but you need to do so intentionally. In today’s episode, I want to give…

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The Truth About AI Marketing, What Works, What’s Hype, and What’s Dangerous

By Jennie Lyon / July 16, 2025

If you are a business owner, you have likely heard about artificial intelligence taking over the marketing world. Everyone seems to be shouting about how AI can do all the work for you, from writing blog posts to managing emails to even closing sales. It sounds like a dream, right? But here is the thing. AI is mighty, but it is not magic. And it is not a replacement for a smart, human-centered strategy. If you dive in without a clear plan, you might damage your brand instead of improving it. Today, I want to discuss what AI can do…

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6 Great Email Sequences That Nurture Leads To Conversion

By Jennie / June 5, 2025

Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to nurture leads and convert them into customers. I keep hearing email marketing is dead or dying. However, this is far from the case. You can build trust and credibility with your audience by sending targeted, personalized messages to the right people at the right time. And ultimately drive more sales for your business. Email marketing has the highest ROI (return on investment) of all digital marketing, so if you aren’t actively building an email list, stop everything you’re doing and get started! An email list of raving fans and engaged…

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Behind-the-Scenes Content: The Human Element Your Strategy Might Be Missing

By Jennie Lyon / April 29, 2025

There’s a reason reality shows are still wildly popular—we’re all drawn to what’s happening behind the curtain. In business, your audience feels the same. People don’t just want to know what you offer… they want to know who you are, how you work, and why you do what you do. That’s where behind-the-scenes (BTS) content comes in. If your marketing feels too polished, too curated, or too distant, it may be missing the one ingredient that builds real connection: authenticity. 🎯 In this blog, I’ll show you how to use BTS content to: 📌 Table of Contents Why Behind-the-Scenes Content…

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