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Turning a Stagnant Email List into $25k in New Sales in Just Three Weeks
If your email list feels like it’s gathering dust and you’re struggling to turn subscribers into paying clients, you’re not alone. Many small business owners find themselves sitting on an underutilized goldmine—an engaged email list that just needs a clear strategy to...
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[S10; Ep6] 19 Smart Ways to Grow Your Business Without Social Media (Part 2) [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: Amy and Shannon conclude their discussion on 19 sustainable, human-centered ways to grow a business without social media, emphasizing connection, authenticity, and values-aligned strategies. They explore approaches such as attending live events,...
[S10; Ep5] 19 Smart Ways to Grow Your Business Without Social Media (Part 1) [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: Amy and Shannon encourage business owners to market without relying on social media, simply because it's no longer sustainable as a primary strategy. They share personal experiences—like managing a family health crisis—to illustrate the importance of...
[S10; Ep4] From Solo to Supported: The 3 Questions You Should Ask Before Bringing on Support with Eliu Vinas [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: Amy Hager speaks with Eliu Vinas, a dedicated health insurance advisor, about the importance of building strong service provider relationships as entrepreneurs scale their businesses. Eliu shares his journey from the food industry to insurance,...
13 High-Performing Lead Magnet Ideas for Coaches and Consultants
Wondering why your no-brainer lead magnets aren’t working? You’re not alone — but there are several things you need to know about your lead magnets, your target audience, and what actually works. Over the last decade-plus working with coaches, strategists, and other...
[S10; Ep3] Reinventing Your Business Model for Long-Term Scalability, Profitability, and Success with Deb Boulanger [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: Shannon welcomes guest Deb Boulanger, CEO of Life After Corporate, to discuss the journey of reinventing business models for long-term scalability, profitability, and joy. Shannon reflects on her transformative Bali retreat and how aligning with...
[S10; Ep2] Why Most Sales Funnels Flop (and How to Fix Yours) [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: Shannon Hernandez and Amy Hager take on one of the most common struggles for purpose-driven entrepreneurs: building effective sales funnels. Acknowledging that traditional funnels often feel rigid, outdated, and overly sales-focused, the hosts...
[S10; Ep1] Understanding The Brilliantly Boring Business Model [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: M. Shannon Hernandez and Amy lay out a compelling case for what they call the “Brilliantly Boring Business Model.” Far from being mundane, this model champions reliability, simplicity, and profitability as the path to freedom, sustainability, and...
It’s 2025. It’s Time to Start Marketing Without Social Media.
Social media marketing on its own is neither a winnable, or sustainable strategy. You can quote me on that. If you’ve seen me posting on social, I can understand why you might be looking at your screen inquisitively. And the truth is that yes, I am on LinkedIn....
What Should I Call Myself? Coach or Consultant? Specialist? Strategist?
Whether you’re just starting out in business or revisiting how you show up and market yourself, what to call yourself might be weighing on you. That’s with good reason. It’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make—especially if you consider yourself a coach,...
[S9; Ep6] The Business Case for Community Wealth: A Dual Perspective on Sustainable Success [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: Amy is joined by HERD Ventures founder, Afrin Huq for a conversation that focuses on the concept of community wealth, exploring how it extends beyond financial gains to include deep connections, shared resources, and support within a network. Amy and...
[S9; Ep5] Redefining Success: The 10 Dimensions of Wealth for Purpose-Driven Business Owners (part 2) [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: In part 2, Shannon and Amy continue the conversation on the Ten Dimensions of Wealth, exploring the remaining seven dimensions: Relationship Wealth, Impact Wealth, Personal Fulfillment Wealth, Legacy Wealth, Knowledge Wealth, Community Wealth, and...
[S9; Ep4] Redefining Success: The 10 Dimensions of Wealth for Purpose-Driven Business Owners (part 1) [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: Shannon and Amy explore how purpose-driven business owners can integrate the "Ten Dimensions of Wealth" to build sustainable success beyond financial gains. They discuss three key wealth dimensions—Financial, Time, and Health Wealth—and provide...
Planning, Creating, and Optimizing a Consulting Sales Funnel that Actually Works
Most consultants and coaches pour their heart and soul into creating a sales funnel designed to speed up relationship building and build sales. This is fantastic — I firmly believe that the more of “you” there is in your funnel, the more authentic the whole process...
[S9; Ep3] Profits for Purpose: Embracing People, Planet, and Prosperity in Business [The Grow Your Business for Good Podcast]
In this episode: Shannon and Amy focus on integrating the triple bottom line—people, planet, and prosperity—into business strategies to create lasting positive impact while achieving aligned profitability. They include actionable frameworks, real-world examples, and...