We all know running ads during Black Friday may leave your business in the dust when corporations are funneling cash to their campaigns. So what can you do to set your business apart this holiday season? Stephanie Paradiso of Inspired Social is a certified master social media strategist who is giving us the insider scoop on how to make Q4 your biggest revenue quarter yet. Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/R-4hcBv9GasC3ItXtHzAmeSND_w?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Stephanie: https://inspiredsocial.co/vip-days IG: @inspiredsocialco Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes on our private podcast! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reducing risk is a huge lever scaling startups can use to their advantage.  This was a big theme in my conversation with Match.com co-founder, and current CEO of BabyQuip, Fran Maier. BabyQuip is the world’s largest baby gear rental marketplace, empowering thousands of independent contractors around the country to build successful side hustles, while helping families travel more easily. In today’s case study, Fran details how they were able to grow their network of these independent contractors (AKA Quality Providers) by 60% in one year by alleviating as much risk as possible for their providers.  From streamlined tech infrastructure, to added insurance coverage, to offering trainings and negotiating discounts with partners on their behalf, Fran has made it a no brainer for motivated mothers to partner with BabyQuip in this gig economy business model.  Keep listening to get creative ideas on how to prioritize lowering risk in your own business to drive growth! View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/uRsmCSyIcYO8QJ8ZHeKcQ5UD1cc?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Fran: https://www.babyquip.com Fran Maier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier IG: @babyquip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babyquip BabyQuip LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/babyquip Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study is a testament to how impactful nurturing your past client relationships can be! Copywriter Katie Peacock is the founder of Post Sale Profit Studio, where she helps 7 figure coaches seamlessly add 5-6 figures to their bottom line through strategic backend email automations that prioritize the often-overlooked post-sale phase. Leveraging 3 simple but effective relationship marketing strategies, Katie has added $244,870 revenue to her business solely through repeat and referral clients. Find out how joining paid programs outside of her niche has given Katie an ROI of $98K, the easiest way to get client testimonials, and why brainstorming with your client after you’ve completed their project is a smart move. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/9LMIxCp_epN_gl0T8XmxSxYbteo?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Katie: Referral Partner Resource: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTqorazXs/AYtbqVb8jtUgsNlCL1EdPQ/view?utm_content=DAGTqorazXs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor Profit without Pressure FREE Workshop: https://www.postsaleprofitstudio.com/c2c-workshop FREE ROI Calculator: http://www.postsaleprofitstudio.com/roi IG: @postsaleprofitstudio Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Q3 2024 review is here! These quarterly review episodes contribute to our mission of creating financially transparent content - sharing what's working in our business, what we've learned, and what we're celebrating.  For more in-depth, behind the business case study episodes (including episode 8 documenting our experimentation with pop-up offers during our 4th of July Flash Sale), check out our private podcast, the C-Suite: https://ellenyin.com/csuite View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/q-7Q6iwQOj3Z6WSnBLoARiJLYpc?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Links mentioned in this episode: Listen to our previous quarterly reviews and income reports: https://ellenyin.com/incomereport Business Insider article: https://www.businessinsider.com/female-breadwinner-supports-husband-stays-home-2024-8 Follow @missellenyin on Instagram for more BTS updates Get access to our private podcast in the C-Suite: https://ellenyin.com/csuite Stay updated on upcoming offers by signing up for our weekly newsletter: https://cubicletoceo.co/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you’re overworked in your business, the last thing you want to do is add an after-hours commitment. But a strategic evaluation process completed in the evenings over a 2 week window is exactly what allowed this week’s guest to cut her weekly working hours from 45 down to 15! Serial entrepreneur and founder of the Pursuit Company, Amanda Moffett, developed the GOLD framework out of this experiment, an approach she utilized to streamline her business, get rid of anything that wasn’t necessary, and make her operations as efficient as possible. After working through this framework solo, she brought it to her team and they saw improvements in just 24 hours after implementing new systems. Here’s the step-by-step framework that reimagined Amanda’s business and reduced the chaos. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/Or2CyNCryblBcvQqIf_IW8MIxYU?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Get the support you need to ignite your business' growth through the Women's Business Development Center! Visit https://wbdc.org to browse all the available programs, services, financial assistance and events they provide. Connect with Amanda: Free Resource: The 6 Pillar Business Checklist: https://thepursuit.site/checklist https://thepursuit.site/ Join The Freedom Society: https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/joinnow IG: @pursuit.company IG: @the.pursuitpodcast The Pursuit Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pursuitcompany/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear it all the time: location, location, location. But what if this concept didn’t just apply to real estate and could actually impact the success of your business? Imagine having answers to where to move to support your next big uplevel, what city to host your conference in, or what geographic area your dream clients are most concentrated. Astrocartography does just that. Sandra Nelly is an astrocartographer and relocation astrologer working on the intersection of astrology and the topics of travel, careers, and business. She helps business owners unlock their cosmic blueprint through their personal and business' birth chart (yes businesses can have birth charts too). Curious? We put Sandra in the hot seat to reveal how you can apply the universe’s secrets to aid your business success. Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/RjkmqyN4GprzqV209Qo7igkfqa4?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Sandra: https://sandranelly.com https://bio.site/takeoffwithastrology IG: @astrologyventures Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes on our private podcast! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve had a few guests on the show who have sold their businesses, but this case study is the first time we’ve explored what it looks like to buy your business back post-exit.  After building BestSelf Co. to $45 million in sales, Cathryn Lavery sold her company to private equity in 2022 for 7 figures. She remained involved in the company as a brand ambassador, but watched as they made big changes that did little to grow the business. Then last year, she was given the once in a lifetime opportunity to buy the business back for pennies on the dollar - a six figure sum - when the private equity firm decided to close down. Now with a second chance to rebuild more sustainably, Cathryn is applying what she learned from her first go-around and taking notes on what the private equity firm did well and where they fell short to fix the mistakes she’s inherited. Was it worth it? Here’s the full scoop. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/7q9URJWpWve5ZPDkpQJML7VBe-E?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Cathryn: Use code 'CEO' for a discount at https://bestself.co/ https://www.littlemight.com/ IG: @bestselfco X: @cathrynlavery Make QR codes like Cathryn with https://joyqr.com/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know there's a link between flossing habits and cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia? Learning this from Brynn Snyder, Co-founder and CEO of Slate Flosser, literally had me reaching for a floss post-interview. Today’s case study is a real-time example of how prioritizing problem education over product education can drive action (and sales) much faster. Through a 3 pronged, education-first marketing approach of trade shows, organic content, and influencer campaigns with dental professionals, Slate Flosser’s sales have increased by 20%, going from $10K months to experiencing $10K sales days. Here’s Brynn’s take on how problem awareness changes user behavior and drives purchasing power. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/oZLu0BAAO4Ci84-PStv4Pw2KB3w?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Brynn: Use code 'CEO10' for 10% off your order! https://slateflosser.com/products/slate-rechargeable-electric-flosser IG: @slateflosser IG: @brynn.mac.snyder https://www.linkedin.com/company/slate-dental/ https://www.facebook.com/slatedental Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study is a lesson in using customer feedback to evolve your brand. Despite uniquely positioning themselves as frameless prints for 15 years, Fracture recently made a surprising move. When Meredith English, who led teams at well-known consumer brands like Crocs and Daily Harvest, became the new CEO of Fracture, she recognized the customer demand for a framed option of their signature frameless glass photo prints, and took a calculated risk to roll out this product add-on. Introducing this add-on to their checkout resulted in a 20% increase in their average order value, improved their customer acquisition costs, and finally converted fence-sitters who had been sitting for ages on their email list into paying customers. Here’s exactly how Fracture made this decision and launched this add-on, and when it's smart to adapt your business to grow alongside your customers’ evolving preferences. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/RpoGvP9Pdn_GV-_ZhZ38y3pWehA?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Meredith: www.fractureme.com  IG: @fractureme TikTok: @fractureme_ https://www.linkedin.com/company/fracture/  https://www.pinterest.com/fractureme/ Link mentioned in the episode Net Promoter Score software: https://fracture.asknice.ly/login/?uri=%2Fdash%2Foverview Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine if 4-day work weeks didn’t only occur when a holiday weekend rolls around. Beyond more free time, do shorter work weeks also create financial gain? Today’s case study explores that question with Erin Diehl, founder of B2B professional development company, Improve It and best-selling author of “I see You! A Leader’s Guide to Energize Your Team Through Radical Empathy.” After a life altering concussion last year, Erin knew she needed to prioritize her physical and mental health, which prompted her to research the logistics of working only 4 days per week. In October 2023, her company piloted this new structure for all internal staff for 90 days, creating benchmarks to help them determine if this trial had been a success. Now nearly a year later, they’re still going strong with 4 day work weeks and have hit their end of quarter revenue goals for three straight quarters, seeing as large as a 77% growth in a single quarter. Here’s the process Erin and her team used to successfully implement this. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/z8Q-Ug-rJFly8kzcK5BKLxb-1Ag?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Erin: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/ https://www.itserindiehl.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/improveitco/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/itserindiehl/ improve it! Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-it-podcast-professional-development-through/id1508450538 I See You! book: https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Leaders-Guide-Energizing-Radical-Empathy/dp/B0CDJDP2S1/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title Links mentioned in the episode: Erin's 4 day work week blog post: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-content/episode-240-how-has-the-four-day-work-week-reshaped-work-life-balance-and-productivity-for-our-team 'Shorter' Book: https://amzn.to/4groa1E 'Traction' Book: https://amzn.to/3R1x0aD Suneera Madhani’s episode: https://link.chtbl.com/qCQA_e3b Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a replay of episode 117, one of our team-picked top 10 case studies that we felt deserved an encore. We’re dissecting the case study of how Kim used creative negotiation tactics to turn a “no, we can’t afford you” response into a client paying $15,000 more than what they initially offered. If negotiating makes you sweat, Kim’s advice will give you a MBA in negotiation in under an hour.  Keep listening to learn how you too, can get paid over your asking rate when you learn how to problem solve pricing objections WITH your clients. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/AIu7WVT-VPX6vrnORv5G7q4fNn8?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to those who supported Ellen in the National Mrs. America Pageant! Yoga and Pilates with Ivory Howard: http://www.ivoryhoward.com Veronica Romney: veronicaromney.com Systems Saved Me: https://www.addtolisttool.com/collabs/ Lightbeamers: www.lightbeamers.com/formula Dishing up Digital: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/Dishing-up-Digital-School The Abundance Group: www.theabundance.group Linda Sidhu: lindasidhu.com PassionBreakthrough: https://www.PassionBreakthrough.com/GiftsForYou When Heaven Meets Hell podcast: https://linktr.ee/whenheavenmeetshell Launch with Lacey Cribb: https://laceycribb.com Nomad Copy Agency: https://www.nomadcopyagency.com/copy-on-demand Come Plum: https://comeplum.myflodesk.com/build-your-brand-bundle Better Belly Podcast: Better Belly Podcast (https://betterbellytherapies.com/apple) Studio Sequin: http://studiosequin.com/ Victoria Davis: https://app.convertkit.com/creator_profile_v2 Dirty Copy: https://www.instagram.com/dirty.copy/ Celia Elisabeth Johnston-Hale: www.johnston-hale.com/en-us Simplify BS: www.simplifybs.com Business Babes Collective: https://www.businessbabescollective.com/podcast The Easy Flow Life: https://theeasyflowlife.com/ Connect with Kim: kimkaupe.com Instagram: @kimkaupe Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This bonus episode is the perfect resource if you're trying to figure out ways to overcome your ideal clients' objections to your offer. Jocelyn Montemarano - founder of Scale Your Resonance - walks us through the 5 main objections your buyers may have, and how to overcome them. Jocelyn doesn't believe in coercion as a sales method, so listen in to find out how you can approach your sales with a dedication to service and evidence at the heart of your strategy. Increase your conversions and finally turn lurkers into paying clients with these insights from Jocelyn! Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/8bEyL-0fzh_WRFhUVXBVdgcjCH4?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Jocelyn: Get the Free Training: 3 Elements of High-Converting Case Studies That Overcome Every Objection and Turn More Right-Fit Lurkers in Your Audience Into Best-Fit Clients or Students https://scaleyourresonance.com/ellenyin Apply for the Case Study Sprint: https://scaleyourresonance.com/case-study-sprint  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaleyourresonance/ Scale Your Resonance Email Series: https://scaleyourresonance.com/email Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes on our private podcast! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling bored of doing the same launch over and over in your business, but not the ambition of starting and selling a new offer from scratch? Today’s case study is a test of the perfect in between solution: selling a live cohort of an existing digital course with a low lift launch. Candice Ward, food photographer and monetization coach for other food bloggers and content creators, decided to put a poll up on her IG story asking her followers if they would be interested in a 12 week, implementation-focused VIP coaching cohort of her signature course. After receiving a positive response, she built out her new offer with minimal effort the very next day, selling only to those who had virtually raised their hand on her Instagram stories. By quietly launching only to this exclusive group through Instagram stories and DMs, Candice sold out of all spots, injecting $12K into her business in just 6 days! We’ve got the full scoop on this quiet launch and how you can replicate something similar to refresh your digital courses (and revenue). View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/iW3DYSUsrr6u1S2FGLQfCpF5YY4?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Candice: 6 strategies to pitch with confidence: https://candiceward.mykajabi.com/pl/2147605776 Get coached by Candice: https://candiceward.mykajabi.com/business-coaching  @theconfidentpitch @eatmorecakebycandice Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When is the right time to exit your business? For Suneera Madhani, it was after taking her fintech startup, Stax, from idea to unicorn - a moniker coined for the rare privately-held company that reaches a billion dollar valuation. After selling to private equity and finding a new CEO to lead the company’s next stage of growth, Suneera knew she wanted to return back to the building phase of business. Taking everything she knew about building a billion dollar business, Suneera’s set out to do it again, this time with Worth AI - a company creating the first ever credit score for businesses. In today’s case study on lessons from building a billion dollar brand, Suneera shares the wisdom she took from her exit that she’s applying to this new venture, so you can borrow her hard-earned lessons & hindsight as well. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/2TQtOkZEtS02epBZPV61RS8MbY8?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Access Sandra Chau's cheat sheet to the 10 must have strategic photos and videos that grow, nurture and increase your sales and bookings at https://schoolofvisualbranding.com/10-must-have-visuals Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Suneera: Get your business' credit score: https://worthscore.com  The CEO School podcast: https://theceoschool.com/the-podcast/ Big Business Energy newsletter: https://theceoschool.co/email-list Instagram: @suneeramadhani Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I always say, the best business ideas come from looking outside your own industry. Today’s case study affirms just that. In 3 short years, this CEO has 3Xed her revenue without increasing her marketing spend AT ALL. In fact, she’s spending a fraction of what her competitors’ are, with greater success. The client acquisition engine that grew her business from $1 to $6 million? A robust, mostly automated referral network. Vanessa Rissetto is the co-founder and CEO of Culina Health, a revolutionary clinical nutrition care company, giving best-in-class virtual nutrition care covered by insurance. Instead of selling their services directly to the patient, they’ve structured a referral system with doctors and physicians who send their patients directly to them. This referral program has grown by 9x in the last 3 years, generating 85% of the company’s overall revenue. Here’s the kicker though: there are no financial incentives involved for the referral partners. So what motivates the referral partners to keep sending new clients their way? Keep listening to find out. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/y9T7HJatL2JnUoAPmuukHXjDPPE?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Discover the neuroscience of Flow through an entire library of curated flow playlists! Get immediate access to all existing and future Flow playlists for FREE at: https://www.drjuliacolangelo.com/playlists/ Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Vanessa: https://culinahealth.com/ Vanessa's IG: https://www.instagram.com/vanessarissettord Culina's IG: https://www.instagram.com/culinahealth Vanessa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarissettoms/ Culina Health's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culinahealth Vanessa's Twitter: https://x.com/vmrissetto Culina's Twitter: https://x.com/culinahealth Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it ever a good idea to work for free? Many entrepreneurs wouldn’t consider it, especially after being in business for years, but this CEO makes a solid case for why selective pro bono work pays off - sometimes more than you would have even netted from charging for the original service. Tracy Marlowe, founder of marketing agency Creative Noggin, has consistently taken on 1-2 pro bono projects a year. In today’s case study, Tracy details how she’s made MILLIONS of dollars in ROI over the years with this unconventional marketing strategy, either landing paid contracts with satisfied pro bono clients, or referrals from other businesses who were impressed with her work. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/BziZqzdteytTGuT3X37PW8nCgeo?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! FOR A LIMITED TIME: Get 60% off your Babbel subscription at https://babbel.com/ellen Connect with Tracy: Email her 👉 tracy@creativenoggin.com https://www.creativenoggin.com/ Instagram: @creative_noggin @tracymmarlowe Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-noggin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-marlowe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativenoggin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheCreativeNoggins Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This bonus episode on securing brag-worthy bylines pairs perfectly with Monday's case study on creating viral content for major publications using AI. Ericka Andersen - founder of Pitch and Publish Writing Co. - walks us through exactly how to pitch and get paid by media outlets to write content for them in your area of expertise or interest. Ericka makes six figures a year doing exactly this! Ericka gives us the insider scoop on how to pitch the right person, why it's important to have a strong thesis statement for your proposed article, and the reasons writing your own articles is better than being interviewed or featured in a story. Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/AdK0LzKYHDfSsT7aIi_Doo9NsdA?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Ericka: http://pitchandpublish.co/ http://bragworthybylines.com/  Instagram.com/pitchandpublish  Tiktok.com/@pitchandpublish Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes on our private podcast! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just in time for the release of the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie, you’ll love the story of how our guest caught the attention of Entrepreneur Magazine with a Wolverine costume and has since built a 9 years-strong content partnership with their publication. Ben Angel is an award-winning and bestselling author, entrepreneur, and influencer with over two decades of experience leveraging emerging technologies for competitive advantage, including AI. In today’s case study, Ben gives us his behind the scenes process for how he leverages AI to create viral content that has garnered more than 5 million views, including one video that grew his email list by 10,000 subscribers. Keep listening to borrow his exact framework for creating headlines designed to trend on whichever publication you create content for (whether you want to be a guest contributor like Ben, or on your own website) and his top tips for leveraging AI - without sounding like everyone else. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/wZsgs46BHPQUtS-n7Nt-c8G8D1g?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Want to uncover what you need to one-up your next campaign effortlessly? Download your FREE post-launch guide at https://isabellesarley.myflodesk.com/postlaunchguide Get 20% off your entire Soursop Nutrition order with code 'CEO'! Uplevel your health and wellness journey at https://soursopnutrition.com Connect with Ben: https://www.thewolfofai.co/  https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/ben-angel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourwaytothetop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benangelauthor/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/benangel Twitter: https://twitter.com/benangel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benangelauthor Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Q2 2024 review is here! These quarterly review episodes contribute to our mission of creating financially transparent content - sharing what's working in our business, what we've learned, and what we're celebrating. For more in-depth, behind the business case study episodes from within our business, check out the C-Suite: https://ellenyin.com/csuite View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/OUJFnhtmBbrs2sbaBPXL6ZGQjOU?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Learn how to sell (and scale!) your course or program on autopilot, every single day with Nicki's free video training: https://circuitsalessystem.com/ceo Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Get 20% off your entire Soursop Nutrition order with code 'CEO'! Uplevel your health and wellness journey at https://soursopnutrition.com Links mentioned in this episode: Our previous Income Report episodes: https://ellenyin.com/incomereport Try 30 days of Flodesk (our favorite email marketing platform for unlimited subscribers & emails at one low, flat monthly rate): https://flodesk.com/c/ELLEN50 Connect with @paige.hulse.law Business valuation teaser: https://link.chtbl.com/wVYzFuYy Connect with Worttth: https://worttth.com Mrs. Oregon America episode: https://link.chtbl.com/-mRkSgZr Selling out our business retreat teaser: https://link.chtbl.com/nwl_VGEE Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes every month! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study embraces experimentation on several fronts - new audience, new content platform, and new offer. Seasoned online business owner and mentor to digital freelancers, Amy Posner, wanted to expand her audience beyond copywriters, so she got on LinkedIn, a platform she wasn’t active on previously, and tested a daily content strategy to build trust with a new audience of creative freelancers. Within 6 months, Amy had attracted 708 LinkedIn followers and added 414 people to her email list - all organically. She then launched a new program to them, selling out the first round in just 2 weeks and generating over $45K in revenue - most impressive, all but one were first-time buyers in her ecosystem who had found her through LinkedIn. This is the step by step LinkedIn content strategy that Amy plans to continue, and encourages you to borrow and test for yourself. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/qqKGX5Xgk1hNYBaL2LaaVRcqZu8?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! FOR A LIMITED TIME: Get 60% off your Babbel subscription at https://babbel.com/ellen Connect with Amy: Check out Amy's LinkedIn + Newsletter copy HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/162Yea9XBh1BXuTj_ZbfUY14wEyixvGf0o4Lu3TlCHvM/edit https://amyposner.com/  Instagram: @amyrposner Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyposnerbusinessgrowthmentor/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-badassery-podcast/id1534359419  Breakthrough Clients: https://amyposner.com/breakthrough-clients/#bc-opt  Breakthrough Sales Calls: https://amyposner.com/breakthrough-sales-calls/  Complete Breakthrough Freelancer: https://amyposner.com/complete-breakthrough-freelancer/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re rounding up our 8 best tips and guest insights on all things hiring, from pre-hiring essentials, to successful delegation, to finding the right people to bring on your team. I’ll introduce each sound bite with the name of the guest and the original episode number, in case you want to go back and listen to the full interview. All referenced episodes will also be linked for you in the show notes below for easy access. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/STlBAzdKb67YsLqZdHomcO_m1v0?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Want to increase your financial competence? Go to https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/gift to get your free gift! Links to the featured episodes: EP 93 w/ Say Gabriel: https://link.chtbl.com/8suBwwrB EP 252 w/ Emily Reagan: https://link.chtbl.com/TAw4NxBb EP 223 w/ Rachel Harris: https://link.chtbl.com/lU-TYwCw EP 123 w/ Tyler J. McCall: https://link.chtbl.com/mWPAAkAO EP 195 w/ Heather Brown: https://link.chtbl.com/38TylNUR EP 168 w/ Daina Trout: https://link.chtbl.com/xVpIp6ZI EP 254 w/ Danielle Hayden: https://link.chtbl.com/oAH9rkyw EP 201 w/ Pauleanna Reid: https://link.chtbl.com/7d_PuYjh Check out our previous roundup episodes: Email Marketing Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/zW5tKLM2 Podcast Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/CUa_hAXC Launching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/jz5RbIv0 Pitching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/sllNCKMT Lead Generation Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/dbjNLFH1 Conversion Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AYNw_c2w Customer Feedback Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/lTKbWBYY Marketing Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AkgrDVmg Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The media tends to portray women as over-spenders who are bad with money, causing Kickstart Accounting founder Danielle Hayden to notice that many of her new clients would come in asking “where can I cut back?” But Danielle, who runs a 7 figure bookkeeping and accounting agency, challenges that narrative by examining where women are actually underspending in their businesses in a way that is prohibitive to reaching their goals. In this case study, we dissect how Danielle is spending $113,223 on outsourced services for her business this year to drive growth, and why she has no desire to bring these roles in-house. We’ll itemize every outsourced service, how much return she gets on these investments, and the process she uses to discern which roles should be hired in-house versus outsourced to an expert. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/UhFUoVcYoCFZ8XHV8H4YB5V-wMo?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Get 20% off your entire Soursop Nutrition order with code 'CEO'! Uplevel your health and wellness journey at https://soursopnutrition.com Connect with Danielle: FREE GIFT: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/gift/ IG: https://instagram.com/kickstart accounting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-hayden-kickstartaccounting/ Podcast: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/businessbythebooks Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of expert-based online businesses and coaches start with 1:1 client services, myself included. But what happens when you’ve reached your capacity and want to transition from a one-to-one to one-to many business model? Dani Marenburg of Mindin’ My Macros successfully restructured her 1:1 service into a scalable offer suite that 2Xed her revenue in just one year! In today’s case study, we go through Dani’s process of shifting her individual client work into scalable programs, which halved her working hours from 60 to 30 hours a week. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/GjnaJOA4DNT5yl2CXcQHsK0itlQ?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Get 20% off your entire Soursop Nutrition order with code 'CEO'! Uplevel your health and wellness journey at https://soursopnutrition.com Connect with Dani: IG: @mindinmymacros Mindin’ My Wellness Podcast: https://mindinmymacros.com/podcast Free Macros Training: https://mindinmymacros.com/masterclass Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you start a business, you wear all the hats - everything from operations to accounting to marketing to customer service. Eventually, you become your own roadblock to growth - so how do you get out of the weeds and hire the right people to join your team? To answer this question, we’re joined by Emily Reagan, founder of the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School, a program training women to become successful freelance marketing assistants and specialists every online business owner wants to hire. Stay tuned to hear how Emily recommends you prep your business for hiring, the difference between hiring contractors vs employees, what pay rates you should expect for certain roles, and her take on why you should avoid agencies and UpWork when looking for talent. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/24r7KfgyO1lVnymlRavuHcsHijc?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Get 20% off your entire Soursop Nutrition order with code 'CEO'! Uplevel your health and wellness journey at https://soursopnutrition.com Connect with Emily: IG: @emilyreaganpr YT: @emilyreaganpr TikTok: @emilyreaganpr LinkedIn: Emily Reagan FB Page: @emilyreaganpr FB Group: Emily’s Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a longtime listener, you know getting in front of borrowed traffic is our favorite audience growth strategy, and today’s case study on hosting roundtables affirms why. Women’s leadership expert and founder of Safi Media, Eleanor Beaton, has successfully hosted 14 roundtables since Q4 2021, inviting aligned speakers to join her for hot button conversations and growing her email list by 2655 highly vetted subscribers in the process. The roundtables may be free to attend, but they have collectively driven $884,000 in post-event sales from attendees. We ask Eleanor all the questions you want to know to replicate this strategy in your own business, from the logistics of promoting, inviting speakers, and facilitating roundtable conversations, to which roundtable topics drew the biggest crowds and how to best approach the post-event sales process without scaring your new leads away. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/AUzgzZdRZJWN7Jrwsu956FWs-Bw?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Learn how to sell (and scale!) your course or program on autopilot, every single day with Nicki's free video training: https://circuitsalessystem.com/ceo Transform your business and take your sales to the stratosphere with Coming Up Roses' course and marketing community, "Launch Your Own Way": https://cominguproses.co/lyow Listen to Kelsey's case study: https://link.chtbl.com/NXHQOVSv Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Eleanor: www.safimedia.co/roundtable  Instagram: @eleanorbeaton Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to weed out the freebie seekers in your next launch? Try this pre-launch strategy on for size. Kelsey McCormick, founder of Coming Up Roses, knows that launch strategies are ever evolving, so she’s tested MULTIPLE top-of-funnel approaches ranging from challenges to workshops to quizzes. But she recently discovered that the best way to get intentional buyers for her $1500 program was to identify the people in her community who were serious about the transformation she offered AND had buying power! She did this by creating a limited series private podcast priced at $99 to access. This strategy converted 30% of listeners into program students, generating $108,000 in sales between two live launches! In today’s case study, we dig into the data from Kelsey’s January and May launches to uncover the private podcast content, structure, and timelines that move listeners to take action. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/5n3bIqnb8yGt_nwkAiRkIYZDW4w?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! FOR A LIMITED TIME: Get 60% off your Babbel subscription at https://babbel.com/ellen Connect with Kelsey: Get an episode of 'The Warm Up' for free: https://unique-frost-816.myflodesk.com/h96k3n8n50 https://cominguproses.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/cominguproses.co Try Kajabi free for 30 days: https://ellenyin.com/kajabi Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may be overcomplicating your launches… While in the midst of a health scare juggling appointments, surgeries, and literally being unable to speak for periods of time, list-building expert and business matchmaker Linda Sidhu still pulled off a $330K launch. She didn’t use any of the traditional methods during her launch to promote her offer, like ads, webinars, social media posts, or email blasts. All of her new buyers were referred by her network of clients, peers, and mentors. Linda is a testament to why community is the greatest lifeline for your business, and in this case study, she details exactly how she supercharged word of mouth sales to enroll 98 members for a $3500 offer. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/CebrhCr66Sp3Ih3Tr-QyppCDbBk?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Linda: QUIZ: What’s Your Visibility It-Factor? https://www.lindasidhu.com/quiz Magic Match Workshop: https://www.lindasidhu.com/magicmatch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlindasidhu/  Facebook Group (Super Connected): https://www.facebook.com/groups/813848232379718 Links mentioned in the episode: Linda's quiz case study episode: https://link.chtbl.com/9i_s2XIR Hear more about her Mixermind: https://link.chtbl.com/xbfR6x4V Veronica Romney's Open House strategy: https://link.chtbl.com/rvhMPSCo Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was recently crowned Mrs. Oregon America! Curious what led me to compete in (and win) my first pageant? Many of you have been witness to my personal growth as a founder over the last 6 years, so in line with our usual practice of building in public, I’m sharing my experience as Mrs. Oregon America so far and how I plan to use my role to further our mission of championing women entrepreneurs. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/wzwYJr0dRqg1W0bOgw03ufS7WG0?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Develop Your Entrepreneurial Mindset with a Master’s in Entrepreneurship at CU Denver! Take the next step in your career today by going to https://jakejabscenter.org/cubicletoceo/ Links mentioned in the episode: Crowning Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6k2dqQuQDb/ KATU Live Interview: https://katu.com/afternoon-live/special-guests/mrs-oregon-america-2024-ellen-yin# Salem Reporter Interview: https://www.salemreporter.com/2024/05/14/salem-business-owner-named-mrs-oregon-america/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0cDQR5pCq-JVcC0UOV7VDcNRkGBZh_aHKQThuXvMhaRyxvKm-1g9jiyPo_aem_Aft3RYJ3Qo59Q0D-cItR5tj_dztJRxIe-pvl9staLWFGWrHXjToazHbuIzUNZ0BjLcY5L7TvdTpI81HlDs4qhkjL Corvallis Gazette-Times: https://gazettetimes.com/news/local/corvallis-native-crowned-mrs-oregon-america/article_89e59ad6-162c-5d3c-9869-a66a4bee8d0d.html Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As humans, we are subconsciously attracted to or trusting of things that feel familiar. Today’s case study examines how executive assistant Kiri Mohan, who also doubles as a coach for freelancers who work corporate jobs, used this to her advantage to double her revenue in one year - all while working 25 hours a week as a solopreneur. By implementing a simple reflection framework, Kiri studied the brand colors, imagery, copy, social media, and website of her ideal clients, and started reflecting similar qualities in her own brand presentation and messaging. Doing this not only attracted the exact kind of clients that Kiri wanted to work with, but it allowed her to increase her pricing - going from working $40 per hour trading time for money to $5K per month retainer contracts. This reflection process is brilliant, let’s dig in. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/MIP2e93j4NJhvurHEpGYF6gwEo0?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Want to add another podcast to your queue? Listen to episode 63 of Organized & Productive with The Organized Flamingo: https://theorganizedflamingo.com/63-letting-go-of-mental-physical-clutter-with-colleen-blake-miller/ Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Kiri: https://www.corporate2contract.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirimohan/ Instagram: @thekirimohan Her Balanced Hustle Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/CtC Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debt - especially personal or consumer debt - feels like a monster most people prefer to shove in a closet, so we’re grateful to get a rare and financially vulnerable testimony of what managing and paying off debt as an entrepreneur actually looks like from our guest, Taylor Aller. Despite making 6-figures as a multi-passionate registered massage therapist, educator and consultant, Taylor didn’t feel like her finances were in a comfortable place. After taking a deep dive into her and her husband’s financial situation, she faced head-on the $65K in consumer debt they had accumulated. In today’s case study, Taylor details how they leveraged a concept called multi-potentialism to monetize a wide range of skills and pay off nearly $70K of debt and interest combined in just 9 months, without burning out. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/v1o944jhm5H_NQu3Qs4w9dOCcdI?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Develop Your Entrepreneurial Mindset with a Master’s in Entrepreneurship at CU Denver! Take the next step in your career today by going to https://jakejabscenter.org/cubicletoceo/ Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Get Taylor's free planner (and an exclusive masterclass) to get your life in order TODAY: https://tayloraller.myflodesk.com/cubicletoceo Connect with Taylor: www.tayloraller.com  Taylor's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/GewisshHBRc?si=CrSzU0M4HCCmvy20 Listen to our episode on entrepreneurship taxes with Kaitlyn Carlson: https://link.chtbl.com/7BuSVxwt Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ManyChat has entered the chat in a big way over the last few years, so we’re bringing you a practical case study from an entrepreneur who has successfully leveraged this to skyrocket her post engagement and sales. Video marketing strategist, Keenya Kelly, started using ManyChat in 2020 to gather leads and convert them into paying customers. Her strategy has led to 18% conversion rates and over $15,000 in revenue in the last 60 days alone! Keenya walks us through each step of her chatbot automation sequence (including the exact wording of the messages sent) so you can skip the learning curve and hit the ground running with setting up your own automations. Listen until the end to discover the types of content that trigger the most responses to initiate chatbot conversations, why Keenya doesn’t send fresh leads straight to paid offers, and an innovative way to leverage chatbots to stand out to brands for paid partnerships. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/l9NYgr-U8AJ_OsgYjLPfNj9JSh8?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Learn how to sell (and scale!) your course or program on autopilot, every single day with Nicki's free video training: https://circuitsalessystem.com/ceo FOR A LIMITED TIME: Get 60% off your Babbel subscription at https://babbel.com/ellen Connect with Keenya: 75 Hooks for Short Video Marketing: www.keenyakelly.com/75hooks  Instagram: @keenyakelly   TikTok: @keenyakelly  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/keenyakelly  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keenyakelly/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are a longtime listener of our show, then you’re probably used to hearing our quarterly income reports, but this year we’re testing quarterly reviews instead! Don’t worry, you’ll still get access to new income report episodes, just on an annual basis instead. It's very important to us to continue to create financially transparent content, and we are very proud of the advocacy work we've done over the last five years to contribute to that mission. With these quarterly reviews we will share what's working in our business, what we've learned, and what we're celebrating. We are excited to be able to share a more zoomed out look at the business’ finances over the course of a whole year - while still providing insight from our biggest moments and favorite takeaways every 90 days! Ready to dive into our Q1 2024 review? Let’s do it! View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/UgTkT67ibkhOubfAXUNp5YV-zdk?utm_source=copy_url Links mentioned in this episode: Our previous Income Report episodes: https://ellenyin.com/incomereport CU Denver episode: https://link.chtbl.com/zdLlD9Xi Student ran company, Goonsville: https://goonsvilleclothing.com/ SXSW episode: https://link.chtbl.com/TjDOGQao Join the C-Suite: https://ellenyin.com/csuite Business Valuation episode teaser: https://link.chtbl.com/wVYzFuYy Kim Kaupe episode: https://link.chtbl.com/VBBg-PBZ Sign up for our newsletter: https://ellenyin.com Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2Not clickbait! I recently went through a formal valuation process for my business to see what it’s actually worth, and whether selling (now or in the future) would make sense for its continued growth.Listen to the full episode on our private podcast, exclusive to C-Suite members! Become a part of the suite life when you join The C-Suite: https://ellenyin.com/csuiteView the transcript for this teaser at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FE27H28KeDkvLUGHpVEVjjnAvi0jhLQOd1t_d_AyY5U/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you misallocating your company’s resources on a product that’s stunting your growth? Today’s case study investigates this dilemma. Michelle Razavi, CEO and co-founder of the gut-friendly food company, Elavi, recently faced this roadblock head on. After successfully launching the company in 2020 with collagen protein bars, she made the tough decision to cut this entire product line - giving up $100,000 in guaranteed revenue in the process - in favor of going all-in on their new (and more promising) product line of dessert cashew butter spreads. Mere months later, Elavi’s dessert butters were picked up by retailing giant Costco, AND they’re now on track to generate $1M this year! It's not easy to let go of something you poured your heart into, but what if doing so could open the door to a new, million-dollar opportunity? Michelle walks us through how she came to this decision, the pitching strategy that got Costco’s attention, and why this pivot 10Xed their revenue. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/CfwABqgKFSAv4mxpNEJG4sUUnh8?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Michelle: www.elavi.co IG: @heyelavi IG: @michellerazavi Listen to our SXSW episode: https://link.chtbl.com/TjDOGQao Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 We’re rounding up our 7 best tips and guest insights on all things email marketing, from reducing unsubscribes to maximizing conversions. I’ll introduce each sound bite with the name of the guest and the original episode number, in case you want to go back and listen to the full interview. All referenced episodes will also be linked for you in the show notes below for easy access. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/XKMnp9tD3kf9ca2L81tjjU-2j2Y?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Develop Your Entrepreneurial Mindset with a Master’s in Entrepreneurship at CU Denver! Take the next step in your career today by going to https://jakejabscenter.org/cubicletoceo/ Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Links mentioned in this episode: Noah Kagan's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/Zy8HrzZ2 Amy Porterfield's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/UIVj9PTb Kirsten Roldan's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/HSZCGZAj Laura Belgray's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/OrILes-N Linda Sidhu's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/9i_s2XIR Merel Kriegsman's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/SfMJinux Bonus Episode #9: https://link.chtbl.com/jANhnzUJ Check out our previous roundup episodes: Podcast Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/CUa_hAXC Launching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/jz5RbIv0 Pitching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/sllNCKMT Lead Generation Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/dbjNLFH1 Conversion Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AYNw_c2w Customer Feedback Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/lTKbWBYY Marketing Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AkgrDVmg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2I sold out my brand partnerships retreat in 7 days… but trust me this launch was anything but smooth sailing. Hear how my waitlist responded to this offer going live and how I filled up all 11 spots in a week in this behind the business episode!Listen to the full episode on our private podcast, exclusive to C-Suite members! Become a part of the suite life when you join The C-Suite: https://ellenyin.com/csuiteView the transcript for this teaser at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-z7-l37pH7TirbLAe0y51dte10gby6FzJonfzmMhIi4/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to create your own branded app? Try Passion.io for free: https://passion.io/saas-free-trial?_go=ellen26  Recent studies show the average person spends 2 hours and 23 minutes a day on social media platforms, so imagine the power of capturing even a fraction of your dream customer’s screen time and diverting them from mindlessly scrolling to engaging with your business by turning your content into an off-social, destination experience. In early 2022, Megan Sumrell, time management expert and founder of The Pink Bee, launched a branded app for her business in the app store and leveraged it as a top of funnel strategy to convert cold leads into her signature $597 paid program. Instead of paying out of pocket for leads, Megan is getting paid to add new customers to her ecosystem. Todays’ case study takes you step by step through Megan’s hyper efficient funnel that generates hundreds of new leads monthly on auto-pilot while generating multiple six figures in backend revenue. This interview immediately cemented its spot as one of our most unique customer growth strategies shared by a CEO on this podcast. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/ZqIGW22_ad-zeWkv4GmzDX1275Q?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Learn how to sell (and scale!) your course or program on autopilot, every single day with Nicki's free video training: https://circuitsalessystem.com/ceo Connect with Megan: https://www.thepinkbee.co Work+Life Harmony Podcast: https://www.megansumrell.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megansumrell Instagram: @megansumrell Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msumrell/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorkLifeHarmonyPodcast Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 To close out women’s history month, we’re chatting with two trailblazers disrupting the publishing industry. Lauren Kleinman and Lee Joselowitz are the co-founders of The Quality Edit (TQE), a modern media company at the intersection of content, curation, and conversion. After working with big name publishers like Buzzfeed in their previous marketing roles at the vitamin company Ritual, Lauren and Lee realized that the way these traditional publications were advertising their brand partners was stale and uninspired. They saw an opportunity to change the way publishers collaborate with their brand partners, and after 4 years of executing campaigns, it's clear they’re onto something. In today’s case study, we explore what performance publishing looks like, and how their storytelling strategy combined with simple ad creative has acquired more than 300,000 new customers for their brand partners. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/ZSgr9NpvRrgu1iyBtPII5xOyQhk?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Develop Your Entrepreneurial Mindset with a Master’s in Entrepreneurship at CU Denver! Take the next step in your career today by going to https://jakejabscenter.org/cubicletoceo/ Get 50% off a ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription at https://babbel.com/ellen Connect with Lauren + Lee: https://www.thequalityedit.com/ IG: @thequalityedit IG: @lauren.kleinman IG: @dreamday.la Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 Is it possible to have a 100% conversion rate?  Marketing strategist Sophia Parra’s case study today proves that with a well-timed nurture event, yes. Sophia started hosting Q&A text parties with her audience last year and found that over the course of one year, all but one participant converted into paying customers. The best part? These simple Q&A parties only required a few hours of her attention a couple times a year, no launch or tech set-up, and did not rely on having a large audience to be effective.  This non-sales event may be the missing precursor to selling out your next launch.  Here’s how she structured each Q&A party - scripts, data, and strategy included. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/jJNKg-1Dcl-vxgHTOtpnaj4jaAI?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Try Riverside for free today and save 15% off with our code CEO: creators.riverside.fm/CEO Connect with Sophia: Text MARKETING to +1 (917) 810-2418 to join Sophia's text list, or just click here: https://my.community.com/sophiaparra  https://gotocoach.club Get on the waitlist for Sophia's upcoming membership (don't miss the juicy bonuses available only for waitlisters): https://gotocoach.club/waitlist  IG: @sophiaparra Catch Ellen's episode of Sophia's Marketing #Unfiltered Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-105-media-queen-ellen-yin-answers-all-your-solo/id1644601845?i=1000622523852 3 Nurture Events to Try: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/3-nurture-event-ideas-to-bring-buzz-generate-sales/id1644601845?i=1000650164998 Links to check out: Uplevel your SMS marketing strategy with our favorite communication toolkit, Norby! Get 14 days free: https://ellenyin.com/norby Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2Develop Your Entrepreneurial Mindset with a Master’s in Entrepreneurship at CU Denver! Take the next step in your career today by going to https://jakejabscenter.org/cubicletoceo/Watch a recap of our visit to The Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship:https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3-5i03JmFY/?igsh=MW40cXpjYm5sOHVqMAEllen is on campus at CU Denver’s Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship to answer student submitted questions for a live podcast recording, moderated by the center’s Assistant Director of Operations - and my best friend - Clair Seville. Whether you’re a student with aspirations to launch your own business, or years into running your own venture, you’ll find timeless, actionable insights uncovered by the impressive depth and diversity of questions these CU Denver students asked.Class is officially in session.Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/2qbJF-cGxmHIOzWh9ynsMIW7oj4?utm_source=copy_urlIconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 Our show recently made its debut at SXSW week in Austin, Texas with a live podcast recording at the Cherub pop-up shop! Cherub, one of the companies I angel invested in, is a platform connecting founders with funders. If you’re interested in angel investing or you’re a founder who is seeking capital and wants to plug into a network of strategic angels for your next fundraise, shoot me a DM @missellenyin with the word “Cherub” and I’ll help you get started! In this live recording, you get to eavesdrop on my conversation with two founders on the Cherub platform, Shannon Davenport of Esker and Bridgitte Mallinson of Gut Personal, who have both successfully raised money for their businesses. We all see the highlight reel of how much companies are raising and making, but rarely do we hear founders talk about the flip side of the coin: how much are they actually spending, and on what?  Today, we’re going behind the business with Shannon and Bridgitte to answer these questions as they get transparent about their company's burn rates. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/cUhrZz2tqpwo1dP8QAUDsFrbAWc?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Try Riverside for free today and save 15% off with our code CEO: creators.riverside.fm/CEO Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Shannon: https://eskerbeauty.com/ @eskerbeauty Connect with Bridgitte: https://www.gutpersonal.com/ @bridgittemalli @gut.personal Links to check out: https://investwitcherub.com Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan: https://amzn.to/488UP6T Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 We’re rounding up our 9 best tips and guest insights on all things podcasting - from growing your own show to maximizing your results from guesting on other people’s podcasts! I’ll introduce each soundbite with the name of the guest and the original episode number, in case you want to go back and listen to the full conversation. All referenced episodes will also be linked for you in the show notes below for easy access. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/1c2YSOOVAJhAKBzv_LjTtxFybsU?utm_source=copy_url Get your podcast pitched responsed to with our plug and play Perfect Podcast Pitch: https://ellenyin.com/perfectpodcastpitch Link mentioned in this episode: Hala Taha's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/cRwrKaB2 Bonus Episode #38: https://link.chtbl.com/AOzjBgCg Frenchie Ferenczi's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/e4OGzkO_ Doone Roisin's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/iZc05DXj Bonus Episode #20: https://link.chtbl.com/B6SdSTEb Les Alfred's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/N7TN77HN Kelly Mosser's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/L1yDDYu2 Bonus Episode #36: https://link.chtbl.com/QZWrmq97 Kim Rittberg's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/1yN-WRMu Check out our previous roundup episodes: Launching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/jz5RbIv0 Pitching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/sllNCKMT Lead Generation Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/dbjNLFH1 Conversion Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AYNw_c2w Customer Feedback Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/lTKbWBYY Marketing Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AkgrDVmg Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 We’re switching things up and putting Ellen in the hot seat today! Listen to her guest interview on Season 1 of Honeybook’s Independent Business Podcast, the show that uncovers the science of self-made success. In this conversation with our friend Natalie Franke, we get into the science of asking good questions that get responses and get you paid - including the best way to end every email, how to approach collaborations, combating doubt as a business owner, and the biggest differentiator between businesses that succeed and ones that fail. Not only does Ellen draw from her own experiences to share these insights, but Natalie pulls in the proof with science-backed stats. This episode is filled with actionable insights for all independent business owners! By the way, if you’re looking for an all-in-one platform to book clients, manage projects, and get paid faster, have business flow your way with Honeybook. Try it free for 7 days (no credit card required) and save 50% off your first year when you go to https://ellenyin.com/honeybook View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/slOuzRSiU9kBzaU6LvRJdGJ3wwg?utm_source=copy_url Follow the Independent Business Podcast: podcast.honeybook.com instagram.com/honeybook Hosted by instagram.com/akuakonadu_ Cubicle to CEO Episodes You Should Check Out: Bonus #28 w/ Natalie Franke: https://link.chtbl.com/a3IY4AiU Episode #54 w/ Natalie Franke: https://link.chtbl.com/X45QLdMi Our Income Report Episodes: https://ellenyin.com/incomereport Sources Mentioned in this Episode: JSTOR 1993 Study Journal of Applied Psychology Study Hubermanlab.com Huberman, Andrew. “Using Play to Rewire and Improve Your Brain.” Huberman Lab Podcast Siviy, Stephen M., and Jaak Panksepp. “In Search of the Neurobiological Substrates for Social Playfulness in Mammalian Brains.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Pergamon, 15 Mar. 2011 Mcleod, Saul. “Social Roles.” Social Roles and Social Norms , Simply Psychology, 2008 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 According to CBS, 45% of women earn the same or more than their male spouses, almost triple the number from the 1970s. Of this group, 16% are the breadwinner in their family. What’s it like to navigate these changes while fighting outdated societal standards? I wanted to investigate. And while I recognize that no single person or couple can speak for everyone on such a complex topic, as a breadwinning woman myself, I was excited when today’s guest offered to let us into her honest experience of becoming the breadwinner, and the impacts it had on her marriage. Karina F. Daves is a relationship coach whose work has amassed 240,000 followers, with her content reaching 25 million views this month alone. Karina shares 3 ways she’s embraced her role as the breadwinner while reducing money tension in her marriage, and how implementing these simple changes cut arguments with her husband by half and 4Xed her business income from year 2 to year 3. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/j8xVvujvyEFwHnxRkDYQvsyIpsU?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Try Riverside for free today and save 15% off with our code CEO: creators.riverside.fm/CEO Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Karina: https://karinafdaves.com https://karinafdaves.com/podcast IG: @karinafdaves Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 Curious what it’s like to bring your ads in-house? Today’s case study gives you an inside look at the numbers and ads management process of a non-ads agency business spending more than $1 million yearly on Meta (aka Facebook & Instagram) ad campaigns. Again, these are their own campaigns and dollars, not ad spend for clients. After watching her cost per lead rise while her profit margin shrunk, Nicki Krawzcyk, creator of the Circuit Sales System and founder of Nicki K Media, decided it was time to let go of her ads agency and bring ads in-house. Not only did this move reduce her monthly management fees by 80% (from $3K in agency service retainers to just $600 to run her own ads), but it also helped her to understand her target audience faster and deeper than ever before. Find out if you’re ready to run your ads internally with Nicki’s 4 reflection questions, what type of ads are working best in 2024, and why adding a double opt-in is an underrated sales strategy. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/zXyCb6_lbsAPfNGMjAm1YcbrXgs?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Nicki: Sell + scale your your course or program on autopilot! Watch Nicki's free video: http://circuitsalessystem.com/ceo Instagram: @CircuitSalesSystem Link mentioned in this episode: Check out Tara Zirker's Successful Ads Club to learn how to create profitable ads that grow your company: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6585fb0a4cf245819a3f56da Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 “The point of purchase is just the start of your relationship with someone not the end” – this sentiment is one of my favorite takeaways from my conversation with the founder of the Conscious Creator Academy, Giulia Guerrieri, on building a world class customer experience for your course or program.  So what happens on the other side of the checkout button? Giulia is a content creator turned million dollar CEO and educator, and her case study today examines the key changes she implemented when transitioning her program from a DIY course sold through live launches into an evergreen academy with scalable DIY, DWY, and DFY components. Not only did her student results skyrocket, but within 13 months of prioritizing user experience, these program shifts 15X’d her revenue and made more than $1 million in cash. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/qbCvjv_t-vh66PYq4QuZPx18Dz4?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Try Riverside for free today and save 15% off with our code CEO: creators.riverside.fm/CEO Get 50% off a ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription at https://babbel.com/ellen Connect with Giulia: www.giuliaguerrieri.com Apply for CCA: https://www.skool.com/creators/about Join the Club: https://www.skool.com/consciouscreators Follow Giulia on IG: @iamgiuliaguerrieri Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamgiuliaguerrieri Break Out of the Matrix Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-out-of-the-matrix/id1636055017 Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2Want direct access to Noah's brain? Join us for our first dream mentor group chat in the C-Suite with Noah Kagan on February 22nd, 2024! Go to https://ellenyin.com/csuite so you can get more of his exclusive business insights.Connect with Noah: Grab a copy of Noah's book, Million Dollar Weekend: https://amzn.to/488UP6T https://milliondollarweekend.com Get his weekly newsletter: https://noahkagan.com/ View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/XkKesgjK2XRp4pyNleujMbWe8bo?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 A branded event goes beyond slapping your brand colors and logo on a presentation. Branded events create interactive, often themed experiences for your audience, and they sell your signature offer like hotcakes on the backend. If you’re over selling through webinars, a branded event might be for you instead! Amanda Shuman, brand designer, marketing strategist, and founder of Carrylove Designs, created virtual events that drew in the exact client she was looking for, and converted them from free or low ticket attendees into booked clients for 5-figure contracts. In this case study, Amanda breaks down the 3 branded events she hosted last year that generated $180,000 and the conversion rates for every step in her funnel. Find out how to make your virtual event the can’t miss experience of the year, while making massive revenue from a small audience. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/v0FTneWs3a61biwH2VFNQVwhoOw?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Amanda: Get on standby for the next First Class Ideal Client Challenge: https://carrylovedesigns.com/client Instagram: @carrylovedesigns Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 Access cash savings, exclusive content, an off-social community for entrepreneurs, and SO much more in our annual membership, The C-Suite! Join us today: https://ellenyin.com/csuite We're back for another quarterly income reports, I have been publicly sharing my income reports for my business since 2019. So this is our fifth year now of reporting exactly what our business makes spends and profits every 90 days. And if you're new here, you can catch up on all of our past income reports at Ellenyin.com/incomereport. But if you're not new here, then you know, we've been doing this practice for so many years because we really believe that financial transparency is the future and that we all benefit when we collectively share our insights and our data. Here are our Q4 2023 numbers! View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/LRnMJWGDGORRTHKAX83-l1Vej5I?utm_source=copy_url Links mentioned in this episode: Listen to our previous income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport Check out our experience with WorkPlay Branding: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/656105129100978285ca2ceb Cubicle to CEO in Times Square! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy9O9tRJXUw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Bonus episode on Investment Opportunities: https://link.chtbl.com/oFWlBEfi Companies Ellen has invested in: https://www.investwithcherub.com https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ https://getlotza.com/ 12 Days of Christmas Launch Debrief Teaser: https://link.chtbl.com/RVRjSEe_ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2Can sticking to consistent actions, regardless of outcome, actually produce a better result than reverse engineering a set goal to begin with? I'm testing this theory in 2024!Listen to the full episode on our private podcast, exclusive to C-Suite members! Join us inside at https://ellenyin.com/csuiteView the transcript for this teaser at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ktAKQwL8MvS9X8Bok_XH6mJSXHHPvvI3kFtVZamNz2Q/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2We're dissecting our recent launch, including revenue insights, which offers flopped, which ones flew off the shelves, and what we'd do differently.Listen to the full episode on our private podcast, exclusive to C-Suite members! Join The C-Suite by February 9th, 2024 to get access to our 12 Days of Christmas email sales sequence as a new member enrollment bonus (you'll receive this bonus gift via email within 48 hours of sign-up). Enroll here: https://ellenyin.com/csuiteView the transcript for this teaser at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vqpr3o_JZh8HH3Lrr0CeO1myiVHhNp6Ukj0i4HpwMmU/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 It’s counterintuitive that letting go of your team and clients would increase your take home pay, but this case study on intentionally downsizing your business proves that can be true. Despite a high demand for her services, nonprofit fractional fundraiser consultant Cindy Wagman realized the business she was growing didn’t actually align with the life she wanted to create. Cindy made a risky bet by letting go of all her employees and offboarding her existing clients, effectively slashing her annual revenue in half, from $650,000 to $300,000. The result? She reduced her workload to only 3.5 days a week while increasing her take home pay by $60K (and growing yearly). In this case study, we cover why this strategic downsize improved profitability, how Cindy facilitated this transition of her team and clients, and practical insights that will help any entrepreneur seeking to better align their business finances with their personal goals. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/gXGtSJ3R3rPpCMCUS-3s4FBi8BU?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Cindy: Mistakes Nonprofit Consultants Make In The First 3 Years Of Business: https://cindywagman.com/ellen https://www.fractionalfundraising.co/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindywagman/ Follow on Instagram: @cindywagman.consulting/ Link mentioned in this episode: Trade Show Booth Episode w/ Becca Stern: https://link.chtbl.com/KtdZLrP_ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 Sick of creating video-first content for Instagram and TikTok? LinkedIn may be calling your name. Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of thought leadership consulting firm Lumos Marketing, helps social impact entrepreneurs and nonprofit teams stand out so they can stand up for their mission through storytelling and content strategy on LinkedIn. In today’s case study, Tania is giving us a Cubicle to CEO exclusive by revealing the 3 step process she used to easefully sell out her coaching program on LinkedIn with value-aligned clients, making $50K from her last two launches. This is intel she’s never even shared on her own podcast, The Campfire Circle. Whether you’re an active LinkedIn lurker, or someone who hasn’t touched their account since creating it for your first job, you’ll love this “less is more” approach to launch success on a non-saturated content platform. The best part? You can borrow Tania’s strategy even if you’re starting with an audience of zero on LinkedIn. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/2F06JjFo4VpVS_ZsMjGeys00ACE?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Get 50% off Factor's fresh, ready-made meals delivered to your doorstep when you use code 'CUBICLE50' at https://factormeals.com/cubicle50 Connect with Tania: Join Tania's Next LinkedIn Content Sprint: https://lumosmarketing.co/linkedin-content-sprint Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-bhattacharyya/ https://lumosmarketing.co/ The Campfire Circle Podcast: https://lumosmarketing.co/podcast Links mentioned in this episode: Want To Attend OR Host an In-Person Event? Here's What You Need To Know: https://link.chtbl.com/yuYSZna9 How We Sold Our Brand Partnerships VIP Day in 48 Hours: https://link.chtbl.com/jcvdLbXJ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 We talk about visibility a lot on this podcast, but some of the best sales strategies for revenue sprints are not always publicly visible efforts. After taking an intentional 3 month break from selling, holistic business coach Tiffany Napper came back with a bang and managed to generate $70,300 in just 4 weeks. She signed 10 total clients during this short window - 5 of whom were previous clients she brought back into her ecosystem with the “invisible” strategies she’ll share in our case study today. Ready to easily create this kind of cash injection for your business? With five six-figure, self-funded business ventures under her belt, keep listening for Tiffany’s invisible sales strategies that have brought her revenue on-demand for over a decade. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/OMG5kAHoNsxH0B8-lgfpBKTqcnw?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Tiffany: Make That Money, Honey 6-Week Sales Accelerator (starts January 24th): https://www.tiffanynapper.com/make-that-money-honey IG: @tiffanynapper https://tiffanynapper.com This Or That Podcast: https://www.tiffanynapper.com/podcast Tiffany's Joyous Business Retreat in Mexico: https://www.tiffanynapper.com/joyus-retreat-1 Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need to break the bank to boost your business! Check out the 33 FREE resources available to you in Freebie Fest Vol.2: http://ellenyin.com/freebiefestv2 Welcome to our first episode of 2024! In celebration of new beginnings, we’re kicking off the year with a curation of the best launch tips from our past guests. In this roundup episode, you’ll hear 8 underrated and unique gems to help you launch smarter and create your most successful launch yet; I’ll introduce each soundbite with the name of the guest and the original episode number and title it was pulled from, in case you want to go back and listen to the full conversation. All referenced episodes will also be conveniently linked for you below in the show notes. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/kkhZGuLyZi-H9Ps8EjlgenLomFY?utm_source=copy_url Link mentioned in this episode: Amy Porterfield's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/UIVj9PTb Holly Haynes's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/7LrepYBO Jaclyn Johnson's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/vPN-PHz9 Dana Snyder's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/9xAW4qMM Kirsten Roldan's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/HSZCGZAj Dielle Charon's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/Q4fO-vVp Anita Siek's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/sz9pGpM_ Gloria Chou's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/rkkVrZzk Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access cash savings, exclusive content, an off-social community for entrepreneurs, and SO much more in our annual membership, The C-Suite! Join us today: https://ellenyin.com/csuiteAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/cUgiYJNq7hQAeEMVdCy-LZ3UalA?utm_source=copy_urlThank you to our sponsor!Get 50% off Factor's fresh, ready-made meals delivered to your doorstep when you use code 'CUBICLE50' at https://factormeals.com/cubicle50 Links mentioned in this episode: Welcome to The Cubicle to CEO Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/_EjttTfD How Ellen Paid Off Her Debt Before She Graduated College: https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/make-money/side-gigs/how-to-ask-for-a-job-pay-off-debt/ These Won't Be Public Anymore: https://link.chtbl.com/dIlOm9_U If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With over 122 million active people on the platform every day, YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine on the internet. Our guest is an artist turned CEO who has built her makeup channel into the primary lead generator for her business. Harriet Hadfield, commonly known as Harry, is an A-list celebrity makeup artist, Youtuber, and business coach, empowering creative freelancers with the tools & strategies to dismantle the starving artist narrative by booking celebrity clients and global brands without needing an agent or relying on word of mouth. In today’s case study, we examine how Harry drove $330K in revenue to her own offers this year directly from YouTube. Get the inside scoop on how to create content that speaks to multiple audiences, what takes someone from a casual viewer to paying customer, creative collaboration ideas to expand your reach on YouTube, and ways to double dip by turning one monetization opportunity into multiple income streams on YouTube. Whether you publish on YouTube or elsewhere, this episode will help you leverage long-form video content to sell more products & programs. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/6YO_J1Op1kuiObDy7R4lVMhgCtQ?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Harriet: Freelance with Freedom Podcast: https://www.harriethadfield.com/podcast Create Consistent 10k Months as a Freelance MUA: https://harrymakesitup.kartra.com/page/evergreen-webinar-replay https://youtube.com/@HarryMakesItUp Link mentioned in this episode: Codie Sanchez's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/wRD_R58H Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access cash savings, exclusive content, an off-social community for entrepreneurs, and SO much more in our annual membership, The C-Suite! Join us today: https://ellenyin.com/csuiteAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/rDF4JPXzGLVhtL5CyfFZD30IOto?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We don't have to wait for billionaires or for the government to make change. We can actually all make change together.” Motivating words from today’s guest, Paula Crossfield - a Vedic astrologer and business strategist helping spirit-led entrepreneurs bankroll the change they want to see in the world. If it’s been on your heart to give back to causes you care about, but you question your ability to donate enough to make a worthwhile difference OR you’re worried about risking your company’s financial stability - this case study was made for you. Because Paula intentionally builds giving into her business model, she’s been able to donate a whopping $37K to various charities this year alone, all while still growing her revenue and profits year over year. In this episode, we’ll go one by one by one through the five offers that contributed to the $37,000 in total donations and how they were structured and tactically executed to maximize both community impact and business sustainability. This episode will give you fresh ideas and inspiration to start giving back at any stage, whether through donated time and services or funds. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/Lm7Cvjkm1K1hfFW_3KmDYAylqt0?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Choose from more than a dozen languages to start learning and speaking a new language in just 3 weeks. Here’s a special, limited time deal for our listeners to get 55% off your Babbel subscription: https://babbel.com/ELLEN Join Paula Crossfield's Cosmic Business Lab to build your purpose-led, burnout-proof and values-based business: https://www.weaveyourbliss.com/the-cosmic-business-lab Connect with Paula: Paula's 2K for Change Pledge: https://bit.ly/2kforchange www.weaveyourbliss.com IG: @weaveyourbliss Cosmic Business Podcast: https://bit.ly/cosmicbusiness Get the FREE Heal Your Money Karma Checklist and Training: https://www.weaveyourbliss.com/moneykarmachecklist Get the Astrology Guidebook for 2024: https://www.weaveyourbliss.com/astrology-guidebook Links mentioned in this episode: Marisa Corcoran's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/6BWhWI_C Amy Porterfield's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/UIVj9PTb Selena Soo's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/vKuiwirB Brenna McGowan's Episode: https://link.chtbl.com/3GUo8EGw Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access cash savings, exclusive content, an off-social community for entrepreneurs, and SO much more in our annual membership, The C-Suite! Join us today: https://ellenyin.com/csuiteTry 7 days free & save 50% on your first year of Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/ellenLinks mentioned in this episode: Bonus #47: These Won't Be Public: https://link.chtbl.com/dIlOm9_U Bonus #6: WTH Is A Media Company: https://link.chtbl.com/kRZk53Z_ Metricool Panel w/ Latasha James: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqZna6_FdVY Bonus #19: Evaluating Two Investment Opportunities: https://link.chtbl.com/oFWlBEfiCompanies I'm an angel investor/advisor for: https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ https://www.investwithcherub.com/ https://getlotza.com IG recap of the @investwithcherub event: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0kyCd5LdXN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/ZAKu6CVJo14w1L9N6vXjuzKHNns?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we fully believe in the wisdom of “ideas are cheap, execution is everything,” today’s entrepreneur nails both and is sharing an innovative launch strategy that doesn’t require complex webinar funnels, ads, or incentivizing affiliates with commission… Brenna McGowan is a copywriter and pre-launch strategist who generated $66K in course sales without a webinar or sales calls and - as the cherry on top - raised $13K for charity, all through a Voxer Summit. Yes Voxer, our favorite communication app that functions like a modern day walkie talkie. In this episode, she discusses the structure of her audio only summit, how she monetizes this free summit to fundraise for one of her favorite organizations and grow her list fast, plus a top to bottom look at the funnel that converts people from free attendees to paying students for a four figure program. Keep listening for a unique perspective on list growth and launch success. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/nF2bJCKkk0dLXuzzz_1ISZpPWMU?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Brenna: https://brennamcgowan.co IG: @brennamcgowanco FB Group: Behind the Launch with Brenna McGowan Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access cash savings, exclusive content, an off-social community for entrepreneurs, and SO much more in our annual membership, The C-Suite! Join us today: https://ellenyin.com/csuiteAlso, DM @missellenyin the word 'RETREAT' if you would like to be added to the waitlist for our Brand Partnership retreat that we will be hosting in 2024.Find your perfect in-person event w/ Laylee Emadi: https://link.chtbl.com/yuYSZna9Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/nCBoL6tpCA9REnovSU5jod0WFk8?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation gave us so many revelations about what it is to be an employer! Rachel Harris, founder of the striveX umbrella of brands and Accountant_She, has recruiting, hiring, and retention down to a science. As a disrupter in the accounting industry, she not only has created a business that is growing by $100K recurring revenue every month, but is also cultivating a thriving company culture that has people clamoring to sign up for a waitlist to get hired by her while others in her industry are facing a recruitment crisis in the UK and paying thousands in recruitment fees. In today’s case study, you’ll hear the content strategy Rachel’s used to attract 149 candidates to join her jobs waitlist, the top to bottom hiring process that has allowed her to give out offer letters to future employees 6 months in advance, and the generous benefits package her employees rave about. Rachel gives us the roadmap for how to attract more superstars to join your team, hire before you’re desperate for help, and build a company culture that boasts a 100% retention rate for employees hired from the waitlist. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/v-SErvMN7nYRehSxzD6sYc6HVSA?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Rachel: https://www.accountantshe.co.uk/ TikTok: @accountant_she Instagram: @accountant_she Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/accountant_she Check out the book Rachel mentioned in this episode: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: https://amzn.to/3R1x0aD Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access cash savings, exclusive content, an off-social community for entrepreneurs, and SO much more in our annual membership, The C-Suite! Join us today: https://ellenyin.com/csuiteGet our 12 Days of Christmas flash deals in your inbox daily from Dec. 4th - Dec. 15th when you sign up at https://ellenyin.com/12daysSam Vander Wielen's episode: https://link.chtbl.com/khQpUM3WAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/RfoPWrruNTiPFo301HXPQGsK-oc?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve always felt “work-life balance” is an unrealistic expectation to strive for because different seasons require different priorities, so I usually opt for the goal of ‘work life harmony’ instead. Today’s guest shares the same sentiment. Tina Wells, founder of RLVNT Media and WNDR LN, launched a successful market research company at age 16, has published more than 15 books over the course of the last 2 decades, and has been recognized in Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business + Essence’s 40 Under 40. Her acclaimed Elevation Approach, a framework for finding work-life harmony Tina developed while confronting her own burnout, expanded with a book and corresponding product line, available at Target stores nation-wide. In today’s case study, Tina takes us through how she’s applied the four phases of her Elevation Approach to 6X her revenue in 2 years while cutting her daily work hours in half, and how you can apply it to your life seasonally, monthly, weekly, and DAILY. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/Ck8CS55Zu6aW8qhgUVjg3gUJolg?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Tina: www.tinawells.com www.wndrln.com Link mentioned in this episode: Check out WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council): https://www.wbenc.org/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sign up to receive our 12 Days of Christmas emails at https://ellenyin.com/12daysWe can't wait to share these offers and discounts with you!Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/l34j_0dcHqmTGvbbCem09-mKTGk?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You need to niche down” is advice we’ve all heard a thousand times, but rarely are there answers to the how, when, and why? Here to disclose the secrets of choosing a successful niche that brings in the big bucks is Eman Ismail - a copywriter who went from writing anything for anyone, to an email conversion strategist for 6, 7 & 8 figure online business owners. Eman firmly believes that niching is the fastest way to grow your business, and her case study today details her own step-by-step niche transformation that took her from making £15 an hour and averaging $40K a year to consistently booking $6,000 client projects and scaling her copywriting business to six figures. In this episode she shares the 4 principles of a successful niche, how to control your narrative (so people can accurately explain what you do when you’re not in the room), and what to do if you feel like your current audience isn’t your niche target. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/u_b_wbflv043u8y1oHccJoMM4YA?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Listen to Eman Ismail's 'Mistakes That Made Me' episode with Dielle Charon at https://emancopyco.com/podcast/dielle-charon/ Get 50% off Factor's fresh, ready-made meals delivered to your doorstep when you use code 'CUBICLE50' at https://factormeals.com/cubicle50 Connect with Eman: Get Eman's 90-minute 'Nail Your Niche Masterclass' for FREE (usually $150) using coupon code 'NICHE' at https://emancopyco.com/ceo Mistakes That Made Me Podcast: https://emancopyco.com/podcast https://emancopyco.com/ IG: @emancopyco Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to our sponsor!Choose from more than a dozen languages to start learning and speaking a new language in just 3 weeks. Here’s a special, limited time deal for our listeners to get 55% off your Babbel subscription: https://babbel.com/ELLEN Special shout out to the two incredible business owners mentioned in this episode: Isabelle Sarley (@sarleycopy) Natasha Pierre (@shinewithnatasha) DM us @missellenyin or @cubicletoceo to let us know if this strategy worked for you!Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/4Y3NCasIs3EvaqVixiMT_Ygp0vM?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to supercharge your sales game! Our guest today is Dielle Charon, a 7 figure sales expert for women of color coaches who maintains an incredible 100% sales call conversion rate, making $310,000 on her last launch with a $15,000 offer. Dielle is a true practitioner of what she preaches, and she’s walking us through exactly what she does pre, during, and post call - with a play by play of her exact sales call structure, from opening smile to sending the invoice with a 24 hour payment policy. Whether you’re terrified of sales calls or love them like Dielle, if you’re not closing every single call yet, this case study is for you. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/KtQH6l5Y1gd1BvvQbqbFMIzPbXQ?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Dielle: Join the #1 sales program for women of color coaches: https://diellecharon.com/freedom The WOC Sales Show: https://diellecharon.com/podcast/ IG: @diellecharon YT: https://www.youtube.com/@diellecharon/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experience a preview of the MixerMind at one of Linda’s open houses November 15th, 16th, or 17th! Sign up for you preferred Open House date here: https://www.lindasidhu.com/a/2147699165/HV842Z9zMeet all the qualifications and ready to skip straight to joining me as a participant in the MixerMind? Lock in your spot by November 21st for an epic 2024: https://www.lindasidhu.com/a/2147711406/HV842Z9zAll details about the MixerMind shared at the link above.Connect with Linda on Instagram @linda_sidhu_quizzesLinks mentioned in this episode: Linda's previous episode: https://link.chtbl.com/9i_s2XIR Laura Belgray's episode: https://link.chtbl.com/OrILes-N Marisa Corcoran's episode: https://link.chtbl.com/6BWhWI_C Zafira Rajan's episode: https://link.chtbl.com/64dGtwx_ Bonus episode featuring Belinda Rosenblum: https://link.chtbl.com/x01O-d7N Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/_ZOJSZUP3TtVQtQZaXtKKUAPEY4?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Master the art of being un-mess-with-able in your service-based business from a true boundary (and social media) queen, Becca Booker of Homemade Social! Becca has clear & firm boundaries set on her calendar, phone, email, social media, client contracts, and even with her team. Having all of these boundaries may seem scary or restrictive at first, but it actually allows her to do better work for her clients, faster. Thanks to her streamlined processes and boundaries, her agency has cut average work hours by 12.5%, allowing her whole team to work only 35 hours a week, while clocking an impressive 44% increase in revenue YoY as well! In today’s case study, we dig through every area of Becca’s business and dissect each boundary she’s put in place, as well as the impact it’s had on the company and her clients. If you’re ready to work smarter and permanently rid yourself of people pleasing pitfalls, this episode is your roadmap to freedom. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/08rG6Vc-eSo37AkopuEAYrhsaUw?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Becca: Learn how to scale you agency in Becca's online course at homemadesocial.com/soft-smm IG: @homemadesocial_ IG: @bbooks Links mentioned in this episode: OpenPhone: https://bit.ly/3tZNE2I Boomerang for Gmail: https://www.boomeranggmail.com/ Opal: https://www.opal.so/ Jenna Rogers @careercivility @tobemagnetic Michael Hoeppner on Cubicle to CEO: https://link.chtbl.com/C99oLlAs Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use code 'ELLEN' to get $100 off your ticket to Laylee Emadi's Creative Educator Conference - January 15th-17th 2024 in Dallas Texas! Get your ticket NOW: https://creativeeducatorconference.comConnect with Laylee and her team at @creativeeducatorconference on Instagram!Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/otd4Hh2g3Q5EacFvoX3XINRIL-4?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enter to win a $4,999 travel credit from G Adventures by October 31st (valid for US listeners only): https://gadventures.com/wishlist Catch up on our previous Income Report episodes at: https://ellenyin.com/incomereport It's time for our Q3 2023 Income Report, brought to you by our amazing friends at Theory Planning Partners! We have been publicly sharing our income reports for our business since 2019, making this our fifth year now of reporting exactly what our business makes spends and profits every 90 days. We've been doing this practice for so many years because we really believe that financial transparency is the future and that we all benefit when we collectively share our insights and our data. This is part of our advocacy work as a media platform that creates content through a financially transparent lens. Thank you for sharing and taking part in this important conversation; I hope it inspires you to be more transparent in whatever way makes sense for you in terms of money conversations. We will also be bringing Kaitlyn Carlson from Theory Planning back on the pod to discuss the retirement planning options that entrepreneurs have - as well as the strategy she recommends the most. Let's dive into everything that happened in Q3! View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/IbfpxTp9z6RTA3lKTvurU65tXag?utm_source=copy_url Links mentioned in this episode: How We Shot Up Nearly 100 Spots In The Podcast Charts With Live Events: https://link.chtbl.com/AOzjBgCg Sign up for a free trial with Norby: https://ellenyin.com/norby Check out Theory Planning Partners: https://theoryplanning.com/ @theoryplanningpartners This Wealth Advisor’s Investment Strategy To Grow A $15M Portfolio And Retire On $165K/Year: https://link.chtbl.com/7BuSVxwt How Much Is Enough In Your Business? Wealth Advisor Shares Shocking Truth: https://link.chtbl.com/U05UjFBx CEO Collective Expert Roundtable #1: https://link.chtbl.com/TvHTGsdH CEO Collective Expert Roundtable #2: https://link.chtbl.com/62Dz42kh CEO Collective Expert Roundtable #3: https://link.chtbl.com/J20mpUf7 CEO Collective Expert Roundtable #4: https://link.chtbl.com/UIlpkND6 Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enter to win a $4,999 travel credit from G Adventures by October 31st (valid for US listeners only): https://gadventures.com/wishlist Listen to Kirsten Roldan's full episode detailing her email marketing strategy: https://link.chtbl.com/HSZCGZAjAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/VBEfgQ--uTuMOrzBz_WTaJd5Hfo?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sign up for your FREE ticket to Rise Together, a 5 day virtual event from Oct 30th - November 3rd: https://ellenyin.com/risetogether Enter to win a $4,999 travel credit from G Adventures by October 31st (valid for US listeners only): https://gadventures.com/wishlist We love a woman with a strong stance on marketing, and today’s guest does not disappoint. Kirsten Roldan is a firm believer that millionaires send emails. Period. Her program - Million Dollar Email - makes businesses social media optional by helping CEOs scale revenue to the million dollar mark with only a small email list. To show she walks the walk, Kirsten achieved that milestone herself with a then-list size of 500 subscribers. Rather than take a ten thousand foot view of her email strategy, we get granular in today’s case study by dissecting one single email that made $24,000, going line by line with a fine tooth comb. We’ll get into all the details - open rate, click-through rate, subject line, time of send, order in the email sequence, CTA, and more. Not one to shy away from polarizing strategies, Kirsten also lets us in on how she sends 5-10 emails a DAY during a launch while sustaining a low unsubscribe rate, why she doesn’t bother segmenting her list for most email sends or tracking open rates and clicks in real-time, and why she won’t give her students email templates. This thought-provoking conversation is fire, and not just because of the hot takes. Let’s analyze. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/p9x_UjS2troekuTIxDNCPCwzTtM?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Kirsten: Claim your spot on Kirsten's waitlist for Million Dollar Emails: https://kirstenroldan.com/mde-waitlist Look at Kirsten's opt-in form: https://kirstenroldan.com/ Million Dollar Peace Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/million-dollar-peace/id1503757464 https://instagram.com/kirstenroldan Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining me today is my friend, Brittany Herzberg. Brittany is the SEO and Case Study copywriter service providers call when they want to show up as the answer to a Googled question. Since our Monday episodes on the podcast always feature a guest case study, I thought it would be useful for Brittany to walk us through her proven process for how to create a powerful case study of your own. You can actually do this in real time with us as you're listening to our conversation. Pull up a blank google doc on your laptop and let's get started.Case Studies mentioned in this episode: Leah Bryant & Darrell Evans: https://leahbryantco.com/the-mindshift-podcast-with-darrell-evans/ Emily Reagan & Brenna McGowan: https://brennamcgowan.co/emily-reagan-pre-launch-plan/ The Hive with Dallas Travers: https://dallastravers.com/hive/ Lead with gratitude in your next podcast pitch: https://link.chtbl.com/uhQg_Q9KView the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/qzol2mHHbXTJSSyxOcTXXzZJWQE?utm_source=copy_urlConnect with Brittany: Brittany's Profitable Case Study Roadmap: https://brittanyherzberg.com/case-study-roadmap https://brittanyherzberg.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brittany_herzberg/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-herzberg/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon created their own holiday with Prime Days - so why can’t small businesses? Holly Haynes had the same thought; she was tired of competing against massive brands for advertising space during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday craze, and being stressed about launching when she’d rather be spending time with her family. Thus, her end of year ‘Anti-Black Friday’ campaign was born - a launch driving people to a private podcast funnel, which then primes listeners to join Holly’s Anti-Social School program. In this case study, we’ll cover the strategic launch plan that generated $70K in revenue - without relying on social media to spread the word. If you want to go social media optional this holiday season and create sales hype on your own schedule, this one’s for you. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/XsOrMtqsLA1fXAQRNYiJCDfXt7k?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Holly: Learn how to ditch the social drama and get off the algorithm hamster wheel! Access Holly's private podcast series at https://hollymariehaynes.com/social Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s bonus episode is a replay of my guest appearance on Metritalks, a monthly roundtable series with creators & marketing experts hosted by Metricool - our favorite one-stop shop for social media management. This MetriTalk focused on all things launching, producing and growing a podcast show.To sign up for your forever free Metricool account + try any premium features free for 30 days, go to metricool.com and use our code CEO.AUDIOShure SM7B Microphone - https://amzn.to/3rOfqOYRode Microphone Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3PODyJ3Cloudlifter Mic Activator: https://amzn.to/3Q94UeiXLR cables: https://amzn.to/46sgC9QMic Stand Extension Tube: https://amzn.to/46ObzAhFocusrite Scarlett - https://amzn.to/45qidviVIDEOPanasonic Camera - https://amzn.to/48LfG1LMicro HDMI to regular HDMI 10 ft cable: https://amzn.to/3LV6RbSElgato Cam Link 4K - https://amzn.to/3rEGQXwDummy Battery for 24/7 Charge - https://amzn.to/46HLkv3Desk Mount Camera Stand - https://amzn.to/472DywjLIGHTINGAputure Amaran 60D Lighting - https://amzn.to/3Q7LHK1Aputure Light Box - https://amzn.to/45yV2zeLogitech Desktop Light - https://amzn.to/3QaIt8xWatch this livestream on video HERE: https://youtube.com/live/nqZna6_FdVYCheck out Metricool's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@metricoolappListen to episode 183 w/ Metricool: https://link.chtbl.com/FO6UHa9dAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/SdTVIYCK8bpz1xb_JBDDW_wi5I8?utm_source=copy_urlWhat's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard you need to repurpose your content countless times before, but we doubt you’ve thought to use your podcast content for this purpose. Joining us today is Kim Rittberg, ex-media exec at Netflix, Us Weekly, and People Magazine, and host of The Exit Interview. Kim’s case study reveals her unique strategy for booking more paid speaking engagements by creatively positioning her existing podcast content in her email pitches! This pitch approach 4Xed the number of speaking gigs she booked this year alone. Keep listening to find out how Kim scored her first keynote and how to leverage your podcast content - whether on your own show or guest interviews on other people’s podcasts - to get booked on more stages! View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/di3peFUDCIwWRTv_ZJFRXNs41hA?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Kim: 5 Ways to Use Videos + Podcasts to Get Speaking Gigs & Clients! https://www.kimrittberg.com/ceo Listen to The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg here: https://link.chtbl.com/NQd2mLmU https://www.kimrittberg.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrittberg/ http://youtube.com/@kimrittbergcontent?sub_confirmation=1 http://instagram.com/kimrittberg/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to everyone who shared such brilliant business remix + repeats: Christina Lenkowski @publicityxchristina Cindy McGhee @cindy.mcgheecpa Katy Widrick @kwidrick Yasamin Salavatian @yasaminsalavatian Dr. Julia Colangelo @drjuliacolangelo Mikki Wilson @mikconnectsdots Allison Jordan @betterbellytherapies Belinda Rosenblum @ownyourmoney Tania Bhattacharyya @taniabhat Jaclyn Mellone @jaclyn_melloneListen to Jaclyn's episode of Cubicle to CEO here: https://link.chtbl.com/LAZc-CMX Erin Perkins @mabely_q Laura Sprinkle @imlaurasprinkle Another thank you to Jordan Gill (@systemssavedme) for letting us bring this fun installation to Make Your Mark LIVE!And be sure to check out our inspiration for this question - Heather Sager! @theheathersagerWant to bring our podcast pop-up to your event? DM us in a group with @missellenyin and @cubicletoceo to chat more!What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/ivdpuih_aOe2g_Y0-Lp_IqRLx0U?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is a true trailblazer in the world of media and marketing innovation. Meet Windsor Western, co-founder of media giant HerCampus Media and its umbrella brands, including GenZology - a Gen Z Marketing Summit series that's not only established HerCampus as the go-to thought leader on youth marketing, but has also catapulted their brand partnership revenue growth by a jaw-dropping 10,000%! GenZology is an ingenious strategy that arms HerCampus brand clients with unbeatable insights into the trend-setting 18-24 demographic. What started as a response to pandemic-time lockdowns has blossomed into a years-long strategy and revenue-generating powerhouse, leading clients to spend millions of dollars on brand partnerships with HerCampus. In this case study on creative marketing campaigns, we'll uncover how this summit opened doors to iconic clients like L’Oreal and Maybelline, why brand marketers are incentivized to attend these free events, and how HerCampus is landing minimum $50,000 on up to 7 figure client contracts. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/AtAzFhIQTQvzapHAPNS8aBAqhLI?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Windsor: https://www.hercampus.com/ https://www.collegefashionista.com/ https://spoonuniversity.com/ https://www.hercampusmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/windsorwestern/?hl=en https://twitter.com/windsorwestern?lang=en Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get a behind the scenes look at our time at Make Your Mark Live in Dallas: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxoB25XvEZg/?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==Our takeaways from Podcast Movement: https://link.chtbl.com/QZWrmq97Linda Sidhu's personality quiz funnel episode: https://link.chtbl.com/9i_s2XIRWhat's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/QLbm57bi77LcN08OAU93bTqC0CE?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is already a seasoned expert at change, despite only being in her early 20s. Just before her freshman year of college in 2019, Shyne Webster created her business, Designed by Shyne - a passion project turned clothing brand. But as her business acumen grew, she transitioned into a full-time brand design freelancer and eventually agency owner, offering brand strategy, 1:1 coaching, and even teaching workshops on innovation and design thinking. After previously pivoting her solo practice into an (anti)agency in 2021 - a concept explained later in the episode - she recently decided to revert back to her freelancing roots while cutting her client work to only six hours a week and testing new service packages that she hasn’t offered before. In this case study, Shyne gives us a realistic account of how she’s consistently maintained financial stability while exploring evolving passions and new business models. Discover what data prompted her latest pivot, how she's redefining her work to find excitement and personal fulfillment, and the financial baseline she recommends for making drastic moves of your own. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/-x2i-XHSYmmKQa4PsmrILzLRN7c?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Shyne: https://designedbyshyne.com https://instagram.com/designedbyshyne https://linkedin.com/in/designedbyshyne https://tiktok.com/@designedbyshyne Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

APPLY FOR OUR CUBICLE TO CEO X NORBY GRANT BY OCT. 3: https://cubicletoceo.nor.by/ Sign up for our weekly test messages: https://ellenyin.com/superfanAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/CXlDtKEtJ2mPqORy2mAN2J6HLeU?utm_source=copy_urlWhat's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This sister duo turned a dream and a shoestring budget into a trade show triumph! Picture this: Becca Stern and her sister Jess invested $25,000 AUD of their savings to start their business, Mustard Made - a line of colorful vintage inspired lockers with a cult following and celebrity fans. They took a big risk right off the bat, deciding to test the viability of their new business at a trade show with only a few product samples on hand. If they received a few orders to validate their proof of concept, they’d keep building. If the trade show proved a lack of product market fit, they would cut their losses early. What happened next was beyond their wildest expectations - over $200,000 AUD in orders poured in, smashing their two-year projections in one weekend! Today, Becca is taking us behind the scenes of their trade show success, including exactly what they spent their bootstrapped budget of $25K on for maximum returns, how they designed a standout booth experience to attract buyers, and the creative teaser they used to put their then-unknown brand on people’s radar pre-event. If you’re building a consumer brand and selling through in-person activations at trade shows, markets, or events, this episode is a blueprint for you. Even if you solely sell digital products, this is a master case study in grassroots marketing and brand building you’ll find new ideas from. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/mDmZ_WFbZxHJ_IP1UQLKqP2C_ts?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Becca: https://mustardmade.co https://tiktok.com/@mustardmadelockers https://instagram.com/mustardmade Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/CubicletoCEOListen to our exclusive interview with Amy Porterfield HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/UIVj9PTbAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/In0VyktpR0RGHSho-_K1VOXzTU4?utm_source=copy_urlWhat's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is our final week of featuring gems from past guests before we resume our regular Monday case study interviews. We’ve compiled the “best of” pitching, lead generation, conversions, and customer feedback advice into four themed roundups. This fourth and final roundup in the series features 7 must-try customer feedback tips; I’ll introduce each soundbite with the name of the guest and the original episode number and title it was pulled from, in case you want to go back and listen to the full conversation. The clickable links to all referenced episodes will also be listed in the show notes below for your convenience. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/W5VEs7jRRFPM5BWvgNNVwPxODx0?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor: Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/ellen Links mentioned in this episode: We are in the top 35 of Feedspot's 'Best Bootstrapped Podcast Shows'! Check out the full list here: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/bootstrap_podcasts/?feedid=5647420 'Best Of' Pitching Roundup: 10 Tips To Pitch Yourself For ANYTHING: https://link.chtbl.com/sllNCKMT 'Best Of' Lead Generation: 6 Unique Ways to Get High Quality Leads: https://link.chtbl.com/dbjNLFH1 'Best Of' Conversion Tips: Increase Your Sales w/ These 6 Strategies: https://link.chtbl.com/AYNw_c2w Repurposing Client Results: Building A Million Dollar Business From This 3 Step Testimonial Strategy: https://link.chtbl.com/axwvhnib She Walked Away From 17K Followers + Made 40% More Revenue With This Referral Strategy: https://link.chtbl.com/kDwMbBOT Save a Launch That's Flopping In the Final 48 Hours: https://link.chtbl.com/sz9pGpM_ How This Neurodivergent Artist Increased Her Income From $250 to $10K/Month With An Online Course About Cooking Chinese Food: https://link.chtbl.com/O9E_LCqz The Exact Video Ad Strategies Harmon Brothers Used To Grow Lume’s Sales From $1.5 Million to $23 Million In One Year: https://link.chtbl.com/thwVnQLt Increasing Program Enrollment by Over 200%: What Educators and Course Creators Can Learn From The CEO of Girls Who Code: https://link.chtbl.com/smurFvFb $1M/Year With 1 Offer: Boost Your Sales With Bundling: https://link.chtbl.com/khQpUM3W Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my dicussion with other entrepreneurs on changing your name after marriage:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@missellenyin/post/Cu-Js1cPA4v/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenyinofficial/posts/pfbid037294XtCkndgV8GYv6F8p74NQY9HSSgywoUb9DhzNRdbR4bhDkQCuF7DGN56vCtjKlAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/7faTr8HF6N6deBNyyZrqxDUOn5k?utm_source=copy_urlWhat's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re hitting pause for a few weeks on airing new interviews to bring back underrated gems from our previous guests. We’ve compiled the “best of” pitching, lead generation, conversions, and customer feedback advice into four themed roundups. This third roundup in the series features 6 must-try conversion tips; I’ll introduce each soundbite with the name of the guest and the original episode number and title it was pulled from, in case you want to go back and listen to the full conversation. The clickable links to all referenced episodes will also be listed for you below in the show notes. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/1dCVXW94KXUsI93TDgrmP0kf8Ac?utm_source=copy_url Links mentioned in this episode: 'Best Of' Pitching Roundup: 10 Tips To Pitch Yourself For ANYTHING: https://link.chtbl.com/sllNCKMT 'Best Of' Lead Generation: 6 Unique Ways to Get High Quality Leads: https://link.chtbl.com/dbjNLFH1 This NON-WEBINAR “Open House” Funnel Generates 25% Application Rates For A High Ticket Program (Multiple 5 Fig. Investment): https://link.chtbl.com/rvhMPSCo Bye Bro Marketing 👋 She Made $122K In Her Last Launch By Rejecting These Popular Tactics: https://link.chtbl.com/rkkVrZzk 2 Ways To Add Urgency and Increase Funnel Conversions by 50%: https://link.chtbl.com/xoT4PPZj 5 Key Shifts To Take The Suck Out Of Sales Calls [Make $10K Months Series Pt. 4]: https://link.chtbl.com/yCh05L0R Your MBA In Creative Negotiation: How Kim Kaupe Got A Client To Pay Her $15K Over Asking Price After They Initially Said “No”: https://link.chtbl.com/VBBg-PBZ Heidi Zak Reveals How ThirdLove Acquired 1 Million Customers In 3 Years: https://link.chtbl.com/nuRSpc4n Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We share insight from our CEO Collective every week in our newsletter! Sign up to get our weekly emails at https://cubicletoceo.coConnect with our CEO Collective! Start your Wealth Creation Journey by booking a call with Kaitlyn: https://theoryplanning.com Master your own Facebook and Instagram ads with Successful Ads Club: https://ellenyin.com/sac Check out Tiffany Grimes' Author Mentorship at https://burgeondesignandeditorial.com Create a swoon-worthy brand for less than $500/month with the WorkPlay Method: https://workplaybranding.com Grow your business with ease and joy by following Tiffany Napper: https://instagram.com/tiffanynapper Master short form and long form video content by listening to episode 93 of The Shine Online Podcast with Natasha: https://link.chtbl.com/back-to-basics-series Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/LDRqo3A9ypcutLpzt2KU5kk6qX8?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re hitting pause for a few weeks on airing new interviews to bring back underrated gems from our previous guests. We’ve compiled the “best of” pitching, lead generation, conversions, and customer feedback advice into four themed roundups. This second roundup in the series features 6 must-try lead generation tips; I’ll introduce each soundbite with the name of the guest and the original episode number and title it was pulled from, in case you want to go back and listen to the full conversation. The links to all referenced episodes will also be listed for you below in the show notes. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/UJWTBR3D8UxHYz00Ul2s-a3F714?utm_source=copy_url Links mentioned in this episode: 'Best Of' Roundup: 10 Pitching Tips: https://link.chtbl.com/sllNCKMT Borrow The Personality Quiz Funnel Behind This $70K Launch: https://link.chtbl.com/9i_s2XIR Grow Your Email List By 500-2000+ Leads In 1 Week With A Signature Summit: https://link.chtbl.com/6BWhWI_C EXCLUSIVE TELL-ALL: Amy Porterfield Analyzes Her $7.5M Launch + Shares Detailed Pre-Launch Strategy: https://link.chtbl.com/UIVj9PTb 4X Your Revenue in 1 Year By “Staying Close To The Money: https://link.chtbl.com/e4OGzkO_ Driving Revenue with (Unpaid) Speaking Engagements: $45K Case: https://link.chtbl.com/64dGtwx_ How You Can Get On A Best-Selling Book List As A Self-Published Author (Even If You Have A Small Audience): https://link.chtbl.com/fcpF1eBD Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We share insight from our CEO Collective every week in our newsletter! Sign up to get our weekly emails at https://cubicletoceo.coConnect with our CEO Collective! Create a swoon-worthy brand for less than $500/month with the WorkPlay Method: https://workplaybranding.com Check out Tiffany Grimes' Author Mentorship at https://burgeondesignandeditorial.com Create and post 5 days of videos in 5 minutes a day with Natasha in her Video Confidence Challenge: http://videoconfidencechallenge.com/ Grow your business with ease and joy by following Tiffany Napper: https://instagram.com/tiffanynapper Start your Wealth Creation Journey by booking a call with Kaitlyn: https://theoryplanning.com Master your own Facebook and Instagram ads with Successful Ads Club: https://ellenyin.com/sac Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/fDpsvRUXqDb0Me6fkHR7TrABFcg?utm_source=copy_urlWhat's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You all gave rave reviews on our “10 out of the box marketing tips to try in 2023” roundup episode we published at the end of last year, so for the next few weeks, we’re taking a break from airing new interviews to bring back underrated gems from our guests. We’ve compiled the “best of” pitching, lead generation, conversions, and customer feedback advice into four themed roundups. This first roundup features 10 must-try pitching tips; we’ll introduce each soundbite with the name of the guest and the original episode number and title it was pulled from, in case you want to go back and listen to the full conversation. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/9-7I-QFAbEhc4LWkDJJfZT1khIo?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor: Hear how you can maximize your revenue with Frenchie Ferenczi in her private podcast, 'Strategy Snacks': https://fckmanifesting.com Links mentioned in this episode: 10 Out Of the Box Marketing Tips To Try In 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/AkgrDVmg EP 141 w/ Ellen Yin: https://link.chtbl.com/uhQg_Q9K EP 189 w/ Mattie James: https://link.chtbl.com/rxXYuXXr EP 201 w/ Pauleanna Reid: https://link.chtbl.com/7d_PuYjh EP 176 w/ Sandra Chau: https://link.chtbl.com/f94a6HEb EP 145 w/ Hannah Murphy: https://link.chtbl.com/0LxtNWtp EP 164 w/ Kelly Mosser: https://link.chtbl.com/L1yDDYu2 EP 167 w/ Kim Lewis: https://link.chtbl.com/QbPrsPUA EP 172 w/ Doone Roisin: https://link.chtbl.com/iZc05DXj EP 103 w/ Julie Solomon: https://link.chtbl.com/oo3tCQ-0 Bonus #8 w/ Ellen Yin: https://link.chtbl.com/qNzVUBEi Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We share insight from our CEO Collective every week in our newsletter! Sign up to get our weekly emails at https://cubicletoceo.coConnect with our CEO Collective! Grow your business with ease and joy by following Tiffany Napper: https://instagram.com/tiffanynapper Start your Wealth Creation Journey by booking a call with Kaitlyn: https://theoryplanning.com Master your own Facebook and Instagram ads with Successful Ads Club: https://ellenyin.com/sac Check out Tiffany Grimes' Author Mentorship at https://burgeondesignandeditorial.com Listen to The Shine Online Podcast with Natasha: https://link.chtbl.com/shineonline Create a swoon-worthy brand for less than $500/month with the WorkPlay Method: https://workplaybranding.com Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/1o4Zc2NQlOgvjcZKp_J3L7XfLDE?utm_source=copy_urlWhat's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the conversation on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@cubicletoceo/post/Cv8gZRmJsYa/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Is it realistic to make $1 million a year with one digital product? Attorney-turned-entrepreneur Sam Vander Wielen has proven it’s possible many years in a row with her Ultimate Bundle™, a collection of 10 fill-in-the-blank legal templates, on-demand trainings, and a raving community of thousands redefining the way coaches, service providers, and creatives protect their businesses! Even though all the contracts in the bundle are available in the template shop to buy individually, the Bundle itself currently accounts for 90% of the shop’s annual revenue. We’re getting into the nuts & bolts of what makes this bundle offer consistently outperform expectations despite, as Sam self-proclaims, selling a boring product. If you're looking for a fresh way to package or position your offerings to fly off the shelf, Sam’s case study will open an entire world of new ideas for how to make even something so-called “boring” a must-buy. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/eioqfnIFBm-Eoj37PX1ctwv6co8?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor: Hear how you can maximize your revenue with Frenchie Ferenczi in her private podcast, 'Strategy Snacks': https://fckmanifesting.com Connect with Sam: https://samvanderwielen.com Watch Sam's free workshop '5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business' here: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/legal-workshop/ Instagram: @samvanderwielen Sam’s Podcast On Your Terms™: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamVanderWielen/featured Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We share insight from our CEO Collective every week in our newsletter! Sign up to get our weekly emails at https://cubicletoceo.co Connect with our CEO Collective! Listen to The Shine Online Podcast with Natasha: https://link.chtbl.com/spicy-content Grow your business with ease and joy by following Tiffany Napper: https://instagram.com/tiffanynapper Create a swoon-worthy brand for less than $500/month with the WorkPlay Method: https://workplaybranding.com Check out Tiffany Grimes' Author Mentorship at https://burgeondesignandeditorial.com Master your own Facebook and Instagram ads with Successful Ads Club: https://ellenyin.com/sac Start your Wealth Creation Journey by booking a call with Kaitlyn: https://theoryplanning.com Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/2G9tZ5tSWUS4OmmGh4ETi1H2XH4?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What strategies are actually working for Instagram audience growth in 2023? Today’s case study features Instagram expert and business coach Mya Nichol, who gained an impressive 70,000 new followers in 6 months between January 8 and July 8 of this year! Mya reveals why she cut her posting volume in half this year, her winning ways to keep viewers on your video for longer watch times, and three other key strategies she’s experimenting with in real-time so you can borrow her best performing ones. From a humble start of 2,000 or so followers a few short years ago to now cresting almost 280,000 followers, Mya is honest about what it takes to both succeed (and fail enthusiastically) in an ever-changing Instagram landscape and why you can still see significant growth in 2023 with the right approach. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/C9XSxHTw4vXssfPaxHHfKRaN_Ao?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Hear how you can maximize your revenue with Frenchie Ferenczi in her private podcast, 'Strategy Snacks': https://fckmanifesting.com Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/cubicle  Connect with Mya: https://myanichol.com/ Get Mya's IG Checklist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624c6ad3c2bc0f13bc3c6ee3 Instagram: @myanichol TikTok: @mya.nichol Radical Disruption Podcast: https://pod.link/1672131208 Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book an intro call with Theory Planning Partners at https://calendly.com/theoryplanningHear Kaitlyn's full investment portfolio that is setting her up for retirement in episode 193: https://cubicletoceo.co/wealth-building-strategy/Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/HAEBrm9I-94X1DAS6s62HManDLs?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch up on our previous Income Report episodes at: https://ellenyin.com/incomereport Welcome back to our Q2 2023 Income Report! We have been publicly sharing our income reports for our business since 2019, making this our fifth year now of reporting exactly what our business makes spends and profits every 90 days. We've been doing this practice for so many years because we really believe that financial transparency is the future and that we all benefit when we collectively share our insights and our data. This is part of our advocacy work as a media platform that creates content through a financially transparent lens. Thank you for sharing and taking part in this important conversation; I hope it inspires you to be more transparent in whatever way makes sense for you in terms of money conversations. Let’s get into the numbers for quarter 2 2023! View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/_gROV3GnqnyPdIe25wyVokmGwbg?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Hear how you can maximize your revenue with Frenchie Ferenczi in her private podcast, 'Strategy Snacks': https://fckmanifesting.com Links mentioned in this episode:  Visioncasting Bonus Episode: https://bit.ly/3Kjph58 Kaitlyn’s Retirement Episode: https://bit.ly/47a1BKA Opening the Clubhouse Episode: https://bit.ly/3QgkFjZ Closing the Clubhouse Episode: https://bit.ly/3DvlsWQ Wellness Retreat Bonus Episode: https://bit.ly/3KhnVrU Local Business Bonus Episode: https://bit.ly/3KiJrw7 Sign Up for our Free Newsletter: https://cubicletoceo.co Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come join the discussion on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@missellenyinLinks mentioned in this episode: Teri Yu's case study on Vibely's acquisition by Kajabi: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/13264133-behind-the-buyout-the-numbers-negotiation-of-vibely-s-acquisition-by-kajabi Christina Scalera's YouTube series on selling your business: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLolGULcatbHAH6DPeUCPJDFs1G2ZYn6qB Christina's episode on Cubicle to CEO: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/6740431-how-to-build-a-7-figure-digital-downloads-templates-shop Sign up for a 30-day free trial + 50%  off your first year of Flodesk at https://ellenyin.com/flodesk Try Kajabi for 30 days for free when you go to https://ellenyin.com/kajabi Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/b9VWm1Bn-3viez-cntpSiBSuFNo?utm_source=copy_urlWhat's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Try Kajabi for 30 days completely FREE: https://ellenyin.com/kajabi What is it actually like to build a company that gets acquired? Sharing her first-hand experience today is tech founder Teri Yu, who sold her community-based software, Vibely, to the $2 billion online business platform Kajabi, where her product became Kajabi Communities. After raising $2.5 million in funding, Teri eventually scaled Vibely to a $6 million annual run rate and hundreds of thousands users served through the communities creators hosted on Vibely. Recognized by BlogHer as the Innovator of The Year, Teri’s path from cubicle to CEO and then back to employee as Kajabi’s now Director of Product is anything but conventional. Teri spills the beans on the key factors that made her company an attractive buy to interested parties like Google, Patreon, and of course Kajabi, the pivotal moments that shaped her decision to sell and why she chose Kajabi, and how she navigated the rollercoaster of post-exit emotions as a founder. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/meYw2hYJ3GQvoXh_lDYxX7jexqE?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Calling all creative entrepreneurs! Use code 'CEO' at checkout to join Tiffany Napper's coaching membership, Upleveler Society, for only $49/month when you go to https://www.tiffanynapper.com/upleveler-society Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/cubicle  Connect with Teri: @teriyakichicken Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enter to win a free signed copy of Natalie's new book, Gutsy, over on Threads: https://www.threads.net/t/Cu4oa4mLgLS/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==In this bonus episode, you’ll be privy to never-before-told stories and juicy disclosures in our Gutsy themed interview with Natalie Franke today, in celebration of Natalie’s second book, Gutsy, launching this August.You may know Natalie as the author of Built To Belong, host of The Independent Business Podcast, and Chief Evangelist of Honeybook, but you’ll get to know her in a whole new way when we put her in the hot seat to spill her guts on her gutsiest moments. We hope this honest conversation encourages you to be brave, too.And in tandem with this episode release, Natalie generously agreed to give away five signed copies of her new book to 5 of you lucky listeners. We’re hosting this giveaway on Threads, so click the first link in the show notes to go directly to my Threads profile @missellenyin where you’ll see our book giveaway thread and instructions to enter. Make sure you give @nataliefranke a follow on Threads too. You have until July 27th to enter, so don’t procrastinate, go enter while you’re listening to this. Good luck!View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/aVyHRmAXQ4dHyLdp5FRxtVKbqe0?utm_source=copy_urlLinks to Check Out: Buy 'Gutsy' from an independent bookstore:  https://www.parkbooksmd.com/item/a2ewiNE4ecuSGb8duZ6kww Buy 'Gutsy' from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rxhHgP Natalie's vlog with Gary Vee (8:06) : https://youtu.be/_yr6gXtmgDg?t=486 Threads: @nataliefranke Threads: @cubicletoceo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CubicletoCEO If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you maximize revenue and list growth from an unpaid speaking engagement? When copywriter and brand strategist Zafira Rajan was asked to speak at Amy Porterfield’s virtual event, she leveraged the opportunity to beta test a freebie that led to an $11 tripwire product through a series of subsequent upsells, iterations, and strategic collaborations, this tripwire funnel resulted in more than $45,000 and 600 new customers added to her business - far more than the upfront speaking fee she would have fetched for her first keynote. In today’s case study, Zafira shares her secrets on how she tied her speaking topic directly to a carefully aligned tripwire offer, achieving a remarkable 52% conversion rate from freebie opt-in to immediate purchase. She’ll also reveal the conclusion she drew from selling this product through open/close cart launches versus evergreen, how to leverage a digital product like this to get in front of other people’s audiences, and her hot take on accepting exposure as payment. If you know you could be doing more with the visibility opportunities you get, this candid conversation is your crash course. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/_l53xU4N089w56OfcAsrX8kykqs?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Calling all creative entrepreneurs! Use code 'CEO' at checkout to join Tiffany Napper's coaching membership, Upleveler Society, for only $49/month when you go to https://www.tiffanynapper.com/upleveler-society Head to https://zafirarajan.lpages.co/spk-ceo/ to get Zafira's Sales Page Personality Kit!  Connect with Zafira: www.zafirarajan.com https://zafirarajan.substack.com/ Instagram: @zafira.rajan What’s Your Brand’s Core Essence? Take this 2-minute quiz to learn how to stand out powerfully and consistently: bit.ly/zafira-rajan-quiz Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Share your launch flop story with us on Threads! Join the conversation at @missellenyin + @cubicletoceo  Interested in participating in our next Paid to Create Challenge in October? Add your name to the waitlist at https://ellenyin.com/paidtocreateAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/XIoDtQcC2Ns1CBYWyUi3Ks3HayA?utm_source=copy_urlWhat's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study on flipping a flopping launch features Anita Siek, a lawyer turned brand and copy strategist and the founder of Wordfetti. In late 2022, Anita experienced the slowest launch she had ever seen, with little intake on the waitlist and sluggish sales during the first five days of open cart. Rather than giving up, Anita made a bold decision to completely switch her launch messaging and strategy in the final 48 hours, the details of which we’ll uncover in this interview. The result? Over 65% of students joined in that final 48 hours, completely changing the original outcome. For ideas on how to turbocharge your trajectory when things are slow. Keep listening for the key things that turned this failing launch around in crunch time.  View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/pDil9PL0HGJe2X9Usbk3IgrJTWA?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Calling all creative entrepreneurs! Use code 'CEO' at checkout to join Tiffany Napper's coaching membership, Upleveler Society, for only $49/month when you go to https://www.tiffanynapper.com/upleveler-society Connect with Anita: https://wordfettigroup.com/freebie https://anitasiek.com @anitasiek @wordfetti Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your most important goal for 2023? Let us know after listening to this episode by DMing @missellenyin and/or @cubicletoceo!Links mentioned in this episode: Bonus #3: Our Company's Big 3 Goals For 2023: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RxKcZ3ykrWJkZib1se8aP?si=94e91b5a818c45e4 Bonus #10: 2023 Visioncast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NqS7OEQINDARMrUyBolDB?si=153f68d3e8d2428e Bonus #20: 3 Strategies That Grew Our Podcast To 70K Monthly Downloads: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78b6mp0cgz7MkhmIyNShTx?si=1b96324c10a0410d Sign up for our weekly newsletter at https://cubicletoceo.co! Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/_09Z38EICO1Bdjkzkziqqtsuajk?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuck at six figures? Today’s case study examines the key strategy differences between a six and seven figure business through the lens of Pauleanna Reid, the founder of WritersBlok, a full-service celebrity ghostwriting agency working with high-profile leaders to turn their personal stories into powerful brand assets.  Sharing her personal roadmap from six to seven figure agency owner, Pauleanna highlights crucial improvements she made in the areas of team, client, project, and brand management to scale her company. Pauleanna doesn’t hold back in revealing exactly what it means to provide white glove service, how she prevents burnout for herself and her team while operating in a high-demand industry, what it looks like to have a long-term perspective on relationships, and the secret to being persistent with prospects without being annoying. What’s the missing piece that can help your business move beyond your current revenue level? Press play to find out. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/96k4DrZrPR8FRDnOwYkOxoXXacg?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Calling all creative entrepreneurs! Use code 'CEO' at checkout to join Tiffany Napper's coaching membership, Upleveler Society, for only $49/month when you go to https://www.tiffanynapper.com/upleveler-society Successful Ads Club brings their A-Team to power your business's growth! Try your first month today for just $37 at www.ellenyin.com/sac Connect with Pauleanna: thewritersblok.com pauleannareid.com  Instagram: @pauleannareid  Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to part 1 of this Q+A here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kVfFxdZoJZbedrJIKWIHX?si=7737eb409b064ff9Special thank you to the listeners who submitted questions!Michelle Pualani  @themichellepualaniLaura Camancho  @speakupwithlauraNicola Moors  @nicolamoorsMindi Trimble @minditrimblementoringMadison Sanford  @thenourishedbumpMichelle Guo  @michelleannguoAngel Filer  @financeinhereyesDijon Bowden  @dharmaglowJuliette Molina  @julesbmakeupgirlView the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/cdTeJdD6UULHcLPr2Yzn38ZdgaI?utm_source=copy_url Links mentioned in the epsiode: Biz Bestie episode w/ Mindi Trimble + Juliette Molina: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HEMM2KjCQ4dK3X6UafvCe?si=32026ba3d79d4b4a Lead Converting episode w/ Thanks For Visiting: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0noGe3GlDDhLf5ZkDBaZKx?si=abda02762d8648cc Investment Thesis episode w/ Kaitlyn Carlson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cFdwB1W89nWQZrtBQpNmu?si=81a9b8ace0ed454a What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheers to 200 episodes together, we can't believe we showed up together in this space for 200 weeks that's almost four years together. And whether you've been with us since episode one, or you're just tuning in today for the first time, welcome, we are so grateful to have you here. In thinking about how we wanted to celebrate this milestone with you all, we felt it was only fitting to feature your voices, our amazing listeners as the guest stars of today's episode, so we're doing a listener Q&A. We can't wait to answer all of your burning questions, so press play to get right into it!Listen to part 2 of this Q+A here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zW9wcx9Se9QM9UIjReQyt?si=ab287c8314f34c7aSpecial thank you to the listeners who submitted questions! Isabelle Sarley @sarleycopyMangla Sachdev  @expatbusinessinabagJuliana Leamen  @naturally.joyousRosalie Ennes  @portecuaconsultingVictoria Davis  @daviscreativecoKristina Bleiler  @gemcreativecoCarol Umanzor  @btobseenJulia Kenyon  @juliakenyonJanna  Piper @jaqalthehybridAlicia Martinez  @difiadvisoryView the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/eDz_r-FSMVg_s1mdOs0tE8IBUFo?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Successful Ads Club brings their A-Team to power your business's growth! Try your first month today for just $37 at www.ellenyin.com/sac Create a swoon-worthy brand with the WorkPlay method! Book an inquiry call at www.workplaybranding.com + mention Cubicle to CEO sent you to receive a fast action bonus worth $1,500. Links mentioned in the epsiode: Get our Perfect Podcast Pitch template: https://ellenyin.com/perfectpodcastpitch Imposter Syndrome episode: https://link.chtbl.com/75CN0O6Y Linda Sidhu Personality Quiz episode: https://link.chtbl.com/9i_s2XIR Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What kind of value do you want from these bonus episodes? Let us know at @missellenyin or @cubicletoceo !Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/qKuvEnjNiQpVFvxxBvOS4mBdx1w?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined on the show today by a dynamic duo who we're lucky to also call friends, Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian. These talented hosts are the voices behind the premier podcast in the short-term rental space, Thanks For Visiting, as well as the masterminds behind the Hosting Business Mastery Method.In their case study, Annette and Sarah reveal two specific incentives they implemented to build urgency into their free workshop funnel, which led to a staggering 50% improvement in their conversion rate and 90% of their students opting to pay in full for their $2500 signature program.Beyond the element of added urgency, Annette and Sarah also candidly share the other strategies they’ve tested to optimize their free workshop - both the flops and phenomenal successes you’ll want to steal. Tune in to hear what style of testimonials most resonated with viewers on both the live and evergreen versions of their workshop and the winning bonuses that proved to be powerful motivators for people to buy before the workshop even ended.View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/YGzhHoT8piwCiPPyc7BskNnMzqI?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Successful Ads Club brings their A-Team to power your business's growth! Try your first month today for just $37 at www.ellenyin.com/sac Create a swoon-worthy brand with the WorkPlay method! Book an inquiry call at www.workplaybranding.com + mention Cubicle to CEO sent you to receive a fast action bonus worth $1,500. Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/cubicle  Connect with Thanks For Visiting: www.thanksforvisiting.me/workshop Instagram: @thanksforvisiting_ Try Deadline Funnel: https://deadlinefunnel.com/?via=95801-annette-grant  Links mentioned in the epsiode: Linda Sidhu's episode on audience behavior segmentation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YObOJpZTMkm9XgK36NE5c?si=bf8b7af678fe4f78 Amanda Walker's episode on repurposing customer testimonials: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wXoz1nuwKykE7gXN8FhzH?si=32ce6e99e9604517 Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let us know your favorite affiliate tip by DMing us @missellenyin and @cubicletoceo!Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/ZtinxQicMrBidtlK_66JOsDMxeY?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This affiliate marketing focused episode with Molly Keyser rounds out the final installment in our word-of-mouth and referral marketing mini series.After spending years building a successful photography business, Molly packaged her knowledge into a digital course educating other photographers, and scaled that one course to $2M/year. 10% of total sales were driven by her own students who became affiliates for the course,  an impressive feat uncovered in today’s case study where Molly walks us through her process for equipping and motivating her student affiliates - 50 in total - to promote the course on her behalf. Keep listening if you want to tap into the power of word-of-mouth marketing at scale through affiliates!View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/ALK_sdGxw2G670C4u5KukCStAKo?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Successful Ads Club brings their A-Team to power your business's growth! Try your first month today for just $37 at www.ellenyin.com/sac Create a swoon-worthy brand with the WorkPlay method! Book an inquiry call at www.workplaybranding.com + mention Cubicle to CEO sent you to receive a fast action bonus worth $1,500. Connect with Molly: www.freedomcreator.co Instagram: @mollymkeyser TikTok: @mollykeyser https://www.youtube.com/mollykeyser Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the details of our bundle launch in "My Q4 2021 Income Report, Breakdown of Our 7 Revenue Streams & Launch Numbers": https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/9887908-my-q4-2021-income-report-breakdown-of-our-7-revenue-streams-launch-numbers Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/TCrjgTcqwOY-p6OV0aPsDA8fMm8?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is the second installment in our word-of-mouth and referral marketing podcast series, this time featuring guest Sara McCabe. As a leadership and operations consultant who helps her clients build better leaders, stronger teams, and more efficient businesses, Sara put her own advice to the test by choosing to walk away from her TikTok account she had built up to 17K followers, and focus instead on generating referrals through past and current clients.This strategic decision resulted in a remarkable 40% increase in revenue, referrals now driving 90% of her sales, and an extra $46,550 in her pocket over the course of last year.  What may surprise you most is why she doesn’t incentivize referrals from her clients with monetary kickbacks, and what she has found to work better instead.This hot take and more are uncovered in today’s case study on leveraging the power of word of mouth referrals from your existing clients.View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/XSHeOuNlCIFL_hqsbsc-yM7ShwU?utm_source=copy_urlThank you to our sponsors: If you’re a writer or aspiring writer, visit www.burgeondesignandeditorial.com or follow Tiffany on Instagram @burgeondesignandeditorial to learn more about Tiffany’s services! Mention you were sent by Cubicle to CEO to save 20% on any editing or book coaching services, no code needed. Create a swoon-worthy brand with the WorkPlay method! Book an inquiry call at www.workplaybranding.com + mention Cubicle to CEO sent you to receive a fast action bonus worth $1,500. Connect with Sara: https://www.saracmccabe.com  @saramccabeconsulting  @dobusinesscasual Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To enter our giveaway celebrating our upcoming 200th episode:  1) Leave a positive rating or review for our show at https://ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo2) Submit a screenshot of that rating (+ a voice memo question for our 200th episode Q+A) at https://ellenyin.com/200Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/VpmKxS28ea0KcIZ8iwG2xFWIPSM?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enter to win a $200 shopping spree with your small business of choice + submit a question to be featured in our upcoming 200th episode of the podcast: ellenyin.com/200This interview kicks off a 3 episode series centered on growing your revenue through referral and word of mouth marketing. Our first guest is Amanda Walker, host of the Best Damn Coach podcast and a master performance coach, who went from making $623 paychecks as a high school teacher to building a million dollar coaching business helping service-based entrepreneurs 10X their client results so they can grow their impact and profit. Research shows that the #1 way qualified leads make decisions is based on word-of-mouth referrals and customer references, yet many service providers are drowning so much in client delivery that they often miss the opportunity to capture and “sprinkle client results like confetti in everything you do,” as Amanda would say.Her case study examines the 3 specific ways she started leveraging and repurposing client results to attract more than $1 million in coaching contracts, with no audience, website, or even social media to begin with. Amanda also explains the difference between informal and formal testimonials and why shifting toward informal testimonials will help you build greater trust with your audience. Keep listening to hear how you can make the most of this underutilized, low-cost  marketing strategy.View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/_ng3vvI3UPmcZYGmOg8kDkPXrzU?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: If you’re a writer or aspiring writer, visit www.burgeondesignandeditorial.com or follow Tiffany on Instagram @burgeondesignandeditorial to learn more about Tiffany’s services! Mention you were sent by Cubicle to CEO to save 20% on any editing or book coaching services, no code needed. Swap out your ineffective questions that lead to close-ended responses  with Dr. Kristine Medyanik's prompts and questions that build trust by downloading your digital copy of the Curiosity Based Leadership booklet for only $9: ellenyin.com/curiositybooklet. This booklet is a must-have for every CEO! Stand out from other coaches without spending $1 on marketing in Amanda Walker's FREE masterclass: www.amanda-walker.com/masterclass Connect with Amanda: www.amanda-walker.com Instagram: @awalkmyway Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot &... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell us how this magic 2 sentence email has helped you get responses from potential clients on Instagram @missellenyin and @cubicletoceo!Listen to Bonus #9: STOP Ending Your Emails With This Conversation Killer: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/12347654-bonus-9-stop-ending-your-emails-with-this-conversation-killerAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/oHZ8EHW2N-tocKDEnTWLg1nujsQ?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All entrepreneurs eventually hit a ceiling in scaling their business alone that starts them down the path of exploring, when and how do I start hiring? Today’s guest brings a unique perspective to the hiring process, leveraging internships to build her team. Heather Brown is a full-time blogger, podcast host of Healthy with Heather Brown, ebook author, and educator behind the brand My Life Well Loved, reaching more than 1 million women a year through her content.Heather’s case study documents how she took her blogging business from solopreneurship to thriving team, resulting in a remarkable 45% increase in revenue within the first five months of hiring help; a net increase of $35,000 in profit from an initial $5,000 investment.Keep listening to hear Heather’s experience on why paying for support pays off.View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/r9q1fNsPqH4WT9e5e3omiY13iy8?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: If you’re a writer or aspiring writer, visit www.burgeondesignandeditorial.com or follow Tiffany on Instagram @burgeondesignandeditorial to learn more about Tiffany’s services! Mention you were sent by Cubicle to CEO to save 20% on any editing or book coaching services, no code needed. Swap out your ineffective questions that lead to close-ended responses  with Dr. Kristine Medyanik's prompts and questions that build trust by downloading your digital copy of the Curiosity Based Leadership booklet for only $9: ellenyin.com/curiositybooklet. This booklet is a must-have for every CEO! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/cubicle  Connect with Heather: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/ Instagram: @mylifewellloved Team Building Course: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product/team-building-for-solopreneur-mamas-course-workbook/ **USE CODE 'CEO' for 15% OFF** Daily Schedule freebie: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product/daily-schedule-for-families/ Healthy with Heather Brown Podcast: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/podcast/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Email podcast@ellenyin.com with the subject line "CASTBOX REFERRAL" for an introduction to our Castbox ad rep!3 Underrated Tips for Becoming a Paid Speaker Episode: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/12111286-bonus-4-how-do-i-become-a-paid-speaker-3-underrated-tipsSave 30% discount on your annual Mic Check Society membership (monthly payment plans are available) by going to micchecksociety.com and entering the code CEO at checkout.Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/aHL14qOcMgJMmx7ZEPvtLttcsTY?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study is a masterclass in audience growth and retention for any content creator, but pay extra attention if you’re a fellow podcaster. Les Alfred, podcast host & founder of Balanced Black Girl, joins us on the mic to divulge the juicy details behind her podcast’s meteoric rise from 70,000 to now 350,000 monthly downloads - an impressive 5X growth in one year. Balanced Black Girl is an online wellness community and podcast focused on mind-body health, habits, spacious productivity, financial wellness, and self-care. Amassing more than 7 million downloads and 1,500 5-star reviews since the show’s launch in 2018, Les is a podcasting powerhouse who prefers sustainable strategies for listener growth over quick hacks. She'll be sharing how she keeps listeners coming back week after week, her weekly content plan for creating highly shareable social media posts to promote each episode, and how she activates listeners to put into practice what they hear on her show. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/dEpaq7T30WBWdPPWrkMW3G1zY9w?utm_source=copy_urlThank you to our sponsors: If you’re a writer or aspiring writer, visit www.burgeondesignandeditorial.com or follow Tiffany on Instagram @burgeondesignandeditorial to learn more about Tiffany’s services! Mention you were sent by Cubicle to CEO to save 20% on any editing or book coaching services, no code needed. Swap out your ineffective questions that lead to close-ended responses  with Dr. Kristine Medyanik's prompts and questions that build trust by downloading your digital copy of the Curiosity Based Leadership booklet for only $9: ellenyin.com/curiositybooklet. This booklet is a must-have for every CEO! Connect with Les: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com Intimacy In Friendships Episode: https://bit.ly/3VTfsQ4 Start the 'Reframing The Reset' Series: https://bit.ly/3MiynjW Instagram: @balancedblackgirlpodcast Instagram: @balancedles Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BalancedBlackGirl/ Hear more about SEO from our friend Elise Armitage in this episode: https://bit.ly/3VV6i5rIconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more insight on investment strategies, listen to episode 193 with my personal wealth advisor, Kaitlyn Carlson: https://cubicletoceo.co/wealth-building-strategy/Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/RtRE1RCmcc7XDSEpB2Xt6L1zC5c?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we explored real estate investing as a retirement vehicle and this week, our guest’s chosen retirement strategy is investing in a stock portfolio that will allow her to retire at age 60 with a $15 million portfolio that she can withdraw an annual income of $360,000/year from. Kaitlyn Carlson is the founder & CEO of Theory Planning Partners, a boutique wealth creation firm for the top female entrepreneurs in the United States.  Before launching Theory Planning Partners, Kaitlyn spent the majority of her career at UBS Financial Services, Inc., where she developed more than 300 financial plans for clients with assets ranging from $500,000 to $1 Billion. I feel so lucky to be one of Kaitlyn’s Theory clients, where she is helping plan my own path to financial independence, with the goal to become work-optional by my early to mid-40s. Today, Kaitlyn is getting vulnerable and walking us step by step through her and her husband’s personal investment strategy, laying out the exact dollar amounts for everything. Outside of our quarterly income reports we publish on the podcast, this is the most financially transparent + detailed episode we’ve ever recorded on the show. I highly recommend you break out your pen + paper or open a Google doc to take notes as you listen so you can fully process the insights Kaitlyn shares with us today.View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/BOzQ_WrZI-DDJkbaf-jv7xyUVqg?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Subscribe to Natasha Samuels' show, The Shine Online Podcast, and check out the rest of episode 71 HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/mhWiLtY8 Try your first 7 days of Honeybook free (no credit card required) +  save 35% on your first year of ANY plan when you sign up with our link: http://share.honeybook.com/ellen Connect with Kaitlyn: https://theoryplanning.com Instagram: @theoryplanningpartners Schedule to meet with Kaitlyn! https://calendly.com/theoryplanning Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to our contributors who we quoted in this episode: @shinewithnatasha @thetiffanycoyle @ericapowellandco @thelistcoach @joyymichelle @hayleyluckadoo @erinhurleymd @sigruncom @kc_creativellc @MizDailey Check out these previous podcast episodes: Meet My Biz Besties w/ Tessabella Jelten+ Laura Markz 3 Practical Ways To Use AI To Create Content: How Jasmine Garnsworthy Runs A Media Company As The Only Full Time Employee This NON-WEBINAR “Open House” Funnel Generates 25% Application Rates For A High Ticket Program w/ Veronica Romney 3 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From My First Personal Wellness Retreat Our Company's Big 3 Goals For 2023 Subscribe to our channel on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/CubicletoCEOAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/Vd4q1_8r8ea03ZzmG-r4yMAqpz8?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As entrepreneurs, we have the rare privilege of deciding when and how we retire. For many of us, retirement isn’t necessarily an age, but rather a milestone of financial independence where the income from assets outside of our business fully cover our lifestyle expenses, thus rendering work optional. “Desirement”, not “retirement” as today’s guest would call it. In this first installment of our retirement series, we’re talking to Erinn Bridgman, a money management and mindset coach who helps female entrepreneurs not only design a profitable business, but generate personal wealth. Erinn reveals how she used $22,700 from her then-photography business to invest in her first real estate property, which she then snowballed to pay off $100K of student debt + build a real estate portfolio worth $7 million. Her current strategy puts her on a path to retire by 40 with an income of $300K/year, fully funded by her real estate empire.We’re running through all the numbers, profit margins, and real estate investing tactics involved  - get ready to take copious notes!View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/H4dxDZXo5_UOXU13cddSDzLDVDM?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Subscribe to Natasha Samuels' show, The Shine Online Podcast, and check out the rest of episode 71 HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/mhWiLtY8 Try your first 7 days of Honeybook free (no credit card required) +  save 35% on your first year of ANY plan when you sign up with our link: http://share.honeybook.com/ellen Join Erinn's 8-Week VIP Money Coaching Intensive: https://www.erinnbridgman.com/money-makeover-transformation Connect with Erinn: Get started with Erinn's Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.erinnbridgman.com/real-estate-investing-guide Listen to the Wealthy Woman Podcast: https://www.erinnbridgman.com/podcasts/the-wealthy-woman-podcast Instagram: @erinn_bridgman Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for our next Paid to Create cohort at https://ellenyin.com/paidtocreateWant to hear from our previous Paid to Create students? Check out these podcast episodes:  [$10K Launch Case Study] How She Sold Out A Course That Wasn't Created Yet How This Business Newbie Spent $0 of Her Own Money To Create & Launch Her First Online Course How to Get Paid for a Product You Haven’t Even Created Yet How This Neurodivergent Artist Increased Her Income From $250 to $10K/Month With An Online Course About Cooking Chinese Food Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/cmusSFUQGSq8WXmsvCQI8YnOWeY?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to our Q1 2023 Income Report! I have been publicly sharing my income reports for my business since 2019, making this our fifth year now of reporting exactly what our business makes spends and profits every 90 days. We've been doing this practice for so many years because we really believe that financial transparency is the future and that we all benefit when we collectively share our insights and our data. This is part of our advocacy work as a media platform that creates content through a financially transparent lens. Thank you for sharing and taking part in this important conversation; I hope it inspires you to be more transparent in whatever way makes sense for you in terms of money conversations. Let’s get into the numbers for quarter 1 2023!View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/nVbxvsYb_ZgYxUSD1QUVnaEV5mE?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Swap out your ineffective questions that lead to close-ended responses  with Dr. Kristine Medyanik's prompts and questions that build trust by downloading your digital copy of the Curiosity Based Leadership booklet for only $9: ellenyin.com/curiositybooklet. This booklet is a must-have for every CEO! Try your first 7 days of Honeybook free (no credit card required) +  save 35% on your first year of ANY plan when you sign up with our link: http://share.honeybook.com/ellen Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/cubicle  Fellow podcasters, this is for you! Save 30% discount on your annual Mic Check Society membership (monthly payment plans are available) by going to micchecksociety.com and entering the code CEO at checkout. Hear Haley go more in depth on the 3 Wealth Systems in this episode of The Recurring Wealth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-3-wealth-systems/id1479078919?i=1000607095293Catch up on all of our past income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereportFor the rest of the links mentioned in this episode, check out our blog post: https://cubicletoceo.co/financially-independent-women/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/CYs6U8bwEUXUAt-wscimUkYbZt4?utm_source=copy_url What's your signature CEO style? Take the quiz: ellenyin.com/quizConnect with Carmen + learn more about the Permission Slip Retreat I attended: https://carmenohling.com/permissionslipretreat/ https://www.instagram.com/carmenohling/ https://www.instagram.com/permissionslipcommunity/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a love story that rivals Taylor’s version of Romeo & Juliet. Follow the saga of two Cubicle to CEO mentees turned biz besties, from meet-cute to making $25K together by leaning on each other’s strengths. Mindi Trimble + Juliette Molina's case study is proof that biz besties not only better your life, but also grow your bottom line - and why relationships are key to your success in business.  View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/CKEGIVVgxtvxH8faaE3hLodTWsQ?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Subscribe to Natasha Samuels' show, The Shine Online Podcast, and check out the rest of episode 71 HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/mhWiLtY8 Try your first 7 days of Honeybook free (no credit card required) +  save 35% on your first year of ANY plan when you sign up with our link: http://share.honeybook.com/ellen Fellow podcasters, this is for you! Save 30% discount on your annual Mic Check Society membership (monthly payment plans are available) by going to micchecksociety.com and entering the code CEO at checkout. Connect with Mindi:  Book your Accepted Academy connection call: https://www.minditrimble.com/bookacall https://www.minditrimble.com/mentoring Instagram: @minditrimblementoring Connect with Juliette: https://www.beautybyjuliette.com/ Instagram: @julesbmakeupgirl https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliette-m-89125aa/ https://www.facebook.com/Julesbmakeupartist/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out your unique CEO style here: https://ellenyin.com/quizAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/jE5I8jFFUpJAcwjlQhBaf6VESgw?utm_source=copy_url If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re continuing our back to back conversations with entrepreneurs who monetize as content creators or influencers with this week’s guest, Mattie James. Mattie is a former Miss Liberia USA turned best-selling author of Everyday MAGIC, the CEO of the Mattie James Company, and founder of Bossfluence. In today’s case study, Mattie reveals 3 key strategies she implemented in her business over 3 years that made her $3 million dollars. To add to the synchronicities, Mattie is also a proud mom of 3, leaning into her role as a parent to inspire the content she creates. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/Y14frpm1638l15kpMtbvB5kcSFA?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors: Subscribe to Natasha Samuels' show, The Shine Online Podcast, and check out the rest of episode 71 HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/mhWiLtY8 Try your first 7 days of Honeybook free (no credit card required) +  save 35% on your first year of ANY plan when you sign up with our link: http://share.honeybook.com/ellen Fellow podcasters, this is for you! Save 30% discount on your annual Mic Check Society membership (monthly payment plans are available) by going to micchecksociety.com and entering the code CEO at checkout. Connect with Mattie:  https://www.mattiejames.com https://www.bossfluence.com Instagram: @themattiejames Influencers, Creators & UGC - What's The Difference? Listen to Ellen's perspective in bonus episode #14 here: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/12588783-bonus-14-influencers-creators-ugc-what-s-the-differenceIconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to our previous case study with Tiffany Yu who made $100K last year with her content creation side hustle: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/12558624-the-side-hustle-for-ceos-make-100k-year-as-a-content-creator-outside-of-your-businessAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/PkijjJK6VjDZ6YC_3qZmD6pIpcI?utm_source=copy_url Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all the links mentioned in this episode, go to our blog post: https://cubicletoceo.co/disability-advocate/Most entrepreneurs look at content as a means to an end, or a necessary marketing strategy to drive sales to the actual service or product their business provides - but what if you also monetized the content itself? Tiffany Yu made $100K last year with her side hustle as a content creator, a completely separate income stream from her primary role as the CEO/Founder of Diversability, an award-winning, entirely disabled-run and led social enterprise to elevate disability pride. Her case study today exemplifies how entrepreneurs can double as creators too, outside of their role as CEO. An accomplished 3X TEDx speaker with more than 180K followers now across platforms, Tiffany may surprise you with how she got her first brand deal for $5,000 with only 5,000 followers on Instagram and why this is realistic for a business owner of any size audience to achieve. Brand deals however, aren’t the only way to monetize as a content creator, which Tiffany reveals in her breakdown today of the various income sources that contributed to her $100K side hustle. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/KHUt7Ba1XLWJzo8lf3Fl17P4SXE?utm_source=copy_urlConnect with Tiffany: http://tiffanyyu.com http://mydiversability.com Twitter: @imtiffanyyu Instagram: @imtiffanyyu TikTok: @imtiffanyyu If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Follow for new episodes every Monday + Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear how Ellen opened the Clubhouse on a $7K budget: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/11250852-behind-the-business-opening-my-oregon-coworking-space-7-months-ago-on-a-7-000-budgetGet the book mentioned in this episode 'Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas': https://amzn.to/3zbL6hg Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/5PKFO2B1YFnu_-jqfnpoS19f87E?utm_source=copy_url If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI has entered the chat in a BIG way this year, but what’s just tech hype and what’s actually useful to you as a business owner? Jasmine Garnsworthy, creator of Female Founder World, debriefs her personal use case of how 3 of her favorite AI tools - including Chat GPT - make it possible for her scrappy team of two to sustainably publish large volumes of content AND plan in-person events all over the U.S. - all while retaining their brand originality and content quality. Having previously led editorial for mega media brands like POPSUGAR and Stylecaster, I loved Jasmine’s honest hot takes on how AI is impacting the future of content - and why more women - especially entrepreneurs - need to participate. This conversation is equal parts thought-provoking as it is practical, with Jasmine sharing very specific examples of how you can apply these 3 tools to accelerate your content game, without a steep tech learning curve. Whether you sell services, digital offers, or physical products, this episode is a must-listen. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/8LkHYruvVg3aJtMwDjVHLOo2s0c?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Jasmine: www.femalefounderworld.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminegarnsworthy/ + https://www.instagram.com/femalefounderworld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasgarnsworthy + https://www.tiktok.com/@femalefounderworld For all the links to the AI tools + podcast episodes mentioned in this episode, go to our blog post: https://cubicletoceo.co/ai-tools/If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Follow for new episodes every Monday + Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go listen to part 2 of @shinewithnatasha's Video Marketing Hot Takes on The Shine Online Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/shineonlineApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shine-online-podcast/id1491553314?i=1000605298712Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CWSnbs4fgX5K8eJXNgpWK?si=L6oViko8SomgSXIOnegELAAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/ofFABEKf-g0mHsnKVZLL_uE31ts?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine making $500,000 dollars from one email. Today’s guest actually did this, and she’s giving you a word for word copy of said email in a doc to peruse AND participate in conversation with her later in this episode. Meet Merel Kriegsman, a former cleaning lady turned self-made millionaire specializing in high-end offers, and dedicated to helping you become the wealthiest woman in your lineage. While we love a good success story, we also recognize that overnight success is rarely a reality. The same is true of course with the $500K email, so Merel sets you up for success by first breaking down the exact long-term email newsletter formula that nurtured her audience to make a mammoth win like that possible. It’ll come in the familiar phrase of “know, like, trust”, but I promise you Merel’s specific approach to incorporating each element in your emails is so much more than a common cliche.View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/gbBkL_kTvq8fo7Jc_0cjcFrumQY?utm_source=copy_urlConnect with Merel: Get access to the 6 emails that sold millions of dollars in high-end offers: https://merelkriegsman.com/milliondollaremails https://merelkriegsman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merelkriegsman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merelkriegsman LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/merelkriegsman If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Follow for new episodes every Monday + Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go show some love to our friend Leslie at  https://www.instagram.com/l.thompson_realestate/Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/zhWdPOfJmYF_wxX2PElOTX4YTD4?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What gives you the marketing ICK? If you’re tired of seeing gurus pose in front of ferraris and reliving the same formulaic webinar - complete with inflated value stacks and fear-induced FOMO - today’s conversation will feel refreshing in more ways than one. We’re joined by my friend Gloria Chou, an award-winning Small Business PR coach who has helped her community generate more than 1 BILLION free, organic views for their business through features in top tier media outlets. Gloria brings us a brutally honest analysis of her most recent program launch of PR Starter Pack, where she tested rejecting the most popular bro marketing tactics that have dominated the last decade. Her experiment resulted in not only a six figure launch, but half of her previous refund rate. She’ll walk us through exactly what she ditched, why, and how that had a positive impact on her bottom line, mental sanity, and relationship with her students. Keep listening to usher in a new era of transparent, ethical marketing. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/CWvf28Uw5uAU9MJgOi6oz0gbbG0?utm_source=copy_urlConnect with Gloria: Get Gloria's PR Guide and register for her FREE masterclass: www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass www.gloriachoupr.com Instagram: DM Gloria the word 'PITCH' for a freebie! https://instagram.com/gloriachoupr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@smallbusinesspr Twitter: https://twitter.com/gloriachoupr If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Follow for new episodes every Monday + Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you planned out what your business calendar will look like for the rest of 2023? DM what you're most excited for to us at @missellenyin or @cubicletoceo!Links mentioned in this episode: Bonus #3: Our Company's Big 3 Goals For 2023: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/12064890-bonus-3-our-company-s-big-3-goals-for-2023 Quiz Funnel Strategy with Linda Sidhu: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/11082441-borrow-the-personality-quiz-funnel-behind-this-70k-launch Get our weekly email newsletter: https://cubicletoceo.co Fill out this FREE Roadmap worksheet for service providers + coaches to find out how you can make your first $10K month: https://ellenyin.com/roadmap Perfect Podcast Pitch Template: https://www.ellenyin.com/perfectpodcastpitch Guarantee A Response On Your Next Podcast Pitch By Adding This ONE Thing: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/10567030-include-this-1-easy-thing-in-your-next-podcast-pitch-to-guarantee-a-response Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/0kkMV04l5b9Iz9R8TeILSH6UaME?utm_source=copy_urlIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pareto principle, more commonly known as the 80/20 rule, states that 80% of our outcomes result from only 20% of our efforts. With this in mind, it’s vitally important for entrepreneurs to know what to amplify in their business and what to ruthlessly eliminate. Business growth strategist Frenchie Ferenczi conducted an experiment in pursuit of this truth, implementing a decision filter she dubbed “staying close to the money” to measure everything she spent time on in relation to how likely it was to produce a sale. Doing this helped Frenchie 4X her revenue in one year, and her case study today reveals the five key decisions she made to stay close to the money that revved up her revenue. Keep listening to discover how you can borrow Frenchie’s approach to stay close to the money in your own business. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/zFkKI0h4m0q2R7NrxQyvO-JX5d4?utm_source=copy_urlThank you to our sponsors: Watch The Road to RISE Documentary by Comcast RISE: https://bit.ly/RISEQ123_CBC_Podcast Manage all your social media accounts + access in-depth social analytics you can’t find anywhere else with Metricool! Sign up for your forever FREE account and try premium features free for 30 days when you visit metricool.com & use code ‘CEO’ Whenever you think of gifting, think Ama & Akua! Get 10% off your first order of these beautifully curated gift boxes featuring products from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ creators when you use code 'CEO' at amaandakua.com Connect with Frenchie: Check out Frenchie's guide for Staying Close To The Money: https://stayclosetothemoney.com/ https://www.frenchieferenczi.com Instagram: @frenchie.ferenczi Listen to Strategy Snacks! https://frenchieferenczi.com/strategy-snacks If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday + Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's why you should stop ending your emails with "let me know if..." (and 7 sign-offs to try instead for higher response rates & conversions!)  Do you have a sticky business situation where you don't know the right words to say? DM it to us @missellenyin or @cubicletoceo so we can hold onto it for a potential future bonus episode! Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17dvNCzdAcVE8uoLDao1MmvfOjDMldlYaXqNa7R8yhHk/edit?usp=sharing If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do real-life creators, small business owners, and social media managers use data to make smarter marketing decisions? We’ve brought in two experts from Metricool - our favorite all-in-one social media management, analytics, and scheduling platform - to give us the inside scoop.Anniston Ward & Alex Caceres from Metricool’s marketing team have a front row seat to thousands of social media accounts of all sizes and niches on platforms ranging from TikTok to Twitter. In this case study, they’ll share some of the most underutilized social media analytics tools and insights you can start leveraging TODAY to grow your audience, save time, and improve your marketing strategy with data-driven decisions.To add a visual learning experience while you listen, try their suggestions in real-time by signing up for a forever free Metricool account at metricool.com and use our exclusive code “CEO” to unlock free access to premium features for 30 days as well.View the transcript for this episode at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pi2Mo3LsmcYGXQCWOOKbZdMUeLIDL8nFrNYrnwzYtMc/edit?usp=sharingConnect with Metricool: Website: https://metricool.com/ Blog: https://metricool.com/social-media-blog/ Instagram: @metricoolapp TikTok: @metricoolapp Twitter: @metricool Metricool Content Planning Spreadsheet Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozzIuWGOabs If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear more about how Ellen built her co-working space in this episode: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/11250852-behind-the-business-opening-my-oregon-coworking-space-7-months-ago-on-a-7-000-budgetAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yer9I2AWE_La8l1JMeWViBd83lA0B5ogRmH6ZxVRf_I/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full heads up: you’re about to be hit with the motherlode of all case studies. Amy Porterfield is giving us a Cubicle to CEO exclusive on her most recent $7.5 MILLION launch of her signature program, Digital Course Academy. She’s getting radically transparent and sharing financial insights she’s never disclosed anywhere else - including her own chart-topping podcast. We promise we're not just hyping this up because Amy is a legend in the online marketing world, but this is truly the MOST DATA-DRIVEN, and dare we say BEST, case study we’ve ever had on the show. Our podcast is all about asking successful entrepreneurs the business questions you CAN’T Google, and my friend Amy understood the assignment. Her tell-all today includes her detailed step-by–step pre-launch strategy, including exact timelines, number of leads, and conversion rates at every stage of the pre-launch, PLUS our favorite mic drop moment: a next level strategy we had never even heard of that will change the game for your live showup rates. If this episode rocks your world as much as it did ours, please send Amy your gratitude for her generosity by ordering her new book, Two Weeks Notice. We’ll drop the link for you below!Connect with Amy: Check out everything  Amy is up to at https://amyporterfield.com Get 'Two Weeks Notice' NOW (Available 2/21): https://twoweeksnoticebook.com Instagram: @amyporterfield View the transcript for this episode at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18LNxu41sUi3kWOQJlFkGq0FyFRYKtnr6VDRWYaV0ch4/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouTube version dropping soon! Subscribe now to be notified: youtube.com/@cubicletoceo Binge all our previous quarterly income reports: https://ellenyin.com/incomereportAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/168BXxmgrsD12kbTHpGJzoWO79_uA4YZHjfbTPqHIyFE/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday & Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're willing to bet if you’ve opened YouTube in the last 12 months, you’ll recognize today’s guest: accomplished investor, founder of Contrarian Thinking, and rising media mogul, Codie Sanchez. Codie took the Internet by storm with her enthusiasm (and smarts) for buying boring small businesses. In short, you’re buying the profits of an existing small business instead of starting one from scratch. But what exactly is a boring small business? Don’t worry, Codie will give us a refresher before we dive into today’s case study on how she built a portfolio of small businesses she owns that make $50 million a year collectively - without her operating in the day-to-day. One thing we love most about Codie is that she’s also an advocate for financial transparency, so in her case study you’ll get to hear the exact deal structure of a recent acquisition and all the numbers involved: cost, revenue, and profits. If you’ve ever felt destined to be an entrepreneur but not a founder, or you’re already running a successful business and want to invest your profits to build wealth that doesn’t depend on you, get ready for Codie to blow open a whole new world of possibilities.Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for more bonus content: https://cubicletoceo.coConnect with Codie: Want to join the 100k+ others on their journey to financial freedom? Sign up for the Contrarian Thinking newsletter: https://sparklp.co/f6a9729d/  Binge Codie's YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/c/CodieSanchezCT Get the step by step guide to small business acquisitions in Codie's Unconventional Acquisitions Small Business Buying Course: https://courses.unconventionalacquisitions.com/courses/buying-a-small-business?ref=ac9af5 Want to learn how to grow your email list to 10K subscribers? Check out this article: https://contrarianthinking.co/media-apocalypse-and-30-days-to-10000/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/ View the transcript for this episode at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dySHU7iE-OWstZSGt8ADzqQ7n3w9levDuYgsHPml6gI/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin &  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want bonus insights from 6,7, & 8 fig entrepreneurs delivered to your inbox weekly? Sign up for our free newsletter: https://cubicletoceo.coBinge all our previous income reports: https://ellenyin.com/incomereportAccess the transcript of this episode HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CWzapRj82HVplgFEdjizKpPY6wtsjeLIRhsIDHuY500/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know that saying, “turn your mess into your message?” Today’s guest took that literally and turned a series of unfortunate events (a cheating husband, divorce, and then epic heartbreak when her next whirlwind romance dumped her right before a romantic month-long trip to Europe)... into a solo international trip and best-selling book, Eat Pray #FML. Gabrielle Stone is no stranger to the spotlight, growing up with her legendary scream-queen mom, Dee Wallace (best known for playing Mary Taylor, the mom in Spielberg’s blockbuster film, E.T.) Gabrielle herself spent many years in the industry as well, acting, writing and directing.Writing a nonfiction book about her own life though, was a foreign frontier. In today’s case study, Gabrielle walks us through her exact viral TikTok strategy (where she started with zero followers) that allowed her to reach more than 100M people and sell hundreds of thousands of copies of her self-published book. She also shares her hot take on why self-publishing is infinitely more lucrative for authors. Even if you’re not an author, you’ll want to borrow Gabrielle’s smart approach to short-form video content to create a legion of raving fans and sell more of your product, service or offer.Thank you to our sponsors:Ready to do more with your iPad? To pick up your Paperlike, head over topaperlike.com/ctc, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Connect with Gabrielle: Order 'Eat, Pray, #FML': https://amzn.to/40ts5Dm Order 'The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl': https://amzn.to/3jE5l2K Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriellestone/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabrielle_stone Hear more on self-publishing in episode 98 with Jessi Beyer: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/8686522-how-you-can-get-on-a-best-selling-book-list-as-a-self-published-author-even-if-you-have-a-small-audienceView the transcript for this episode at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18pAtqZEtXf1h2YIM_7FVZNVV7MHUWwhS8PWH7s6cEc4/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want lifetime access to replays of all 18+ speaker interviews from the Business Breakthrough Online Conference, plus $2500 worth of bonuses? Purchase your $97 VIP all-access pass here: https://business-babes-collective.mykajabi.com/a/2147528305/DxX5xPXqLinks mentioned: Listen to Ellen's episode on the Business Babes Collective Podcast here: https://www.businessbabescollective.com/podcast/building-a-media-company-pitching-effectively-and-good-advertising-with-ellen-yin-of-cubicle-to-ceo  Get our 'Perfect Podcast Pitch' Template here: https://ellenyin.com/perfectpodcastpitch Reverse engineer your first $10K month with our FREE worksheet: https://ellenyin.com/roadmap Shannon Matson's episode on Cubicle to CEO: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/3313816-4-ways-to-show-social-proof-on-ig-stories-sell-through-instagram-dm Linda Sidhu's episode on Cubicle to CEO: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/11082441-borrow-the-personality-quiz-funnel-behind-this-70k-launch Veronica Romney's episode on Cubicle to CEO: https://cubicletoceo.buzzsprout.com/820498/12071948-this-non-webinar-open-house-funnel-generates-25-application-rates-for-a-high-ticket-program-multiple-5-fig-investment Connect with Business Babes Collective + Danielle: https://www.instagram.com/businessbabesco/  https://www.instagram.com/danilivinglife/  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Nothing brings in quality leads faster than a summit” >> that’s the thesis this week’s guest Marisa Corcoran will be defending in today’s case study (and we have a feeling we’ll all agree by the end of it). We thought thesis was a fitting word for a Harvard grad, just one of many impressive things about Marisa’s background. This former actor turned entrepreneur’s magic lies in creating intentional icons, whether through supporting creatives and coaches to craft their uncopyable message inside The Copy Confidence Society, or helping business owners create their own stage with The Signature Summit System to grow their community and build rockstar relationships. In today’s case study, Marisa takes us behind the process of hosting six seasons and counting of her own signature summit, The Copy Chat, which has grown her email list by 15,000+ opt-ins, generated more than $1M in revenue in her business, and raised more than $85K for charity. Marisa’s confident you can do the same and grow your email list by 500-2000 leads in one week with this strategy, so here’s her tell-all to help you host your own virtual summit.Connect with Marisa:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/MToni  Website: MarisaCorcoran.com Facebook: The Copy Chat Facebook Group View the transcript for this episode at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lH0gBffnjub1iHVww6DTkORRZdCXq8iNzG-iwSFGwlg/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you going to use any of these tips to get your next paid speaking engagement? Let us know by DMing us at either https://instagram.com/missellenyin or https://instagram.com/cubicletoceo!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re tired of being the only person in your business who is thinking about marketing & how to make money, you might need a rainmaker. As in, someone in your business who makes it rain money FOR you. Meet my industry-revolutionizing friend Veronica Romney, a Dream Team Architect who helps online entrepreneurs build their dream teams and train their rainmaking marketing leaders. With more than 15 years in the online marketing world, she’s a former Speaker and Trainer for Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi and the former Chief of Staff of mega-brand BossBabe. In today’s case study, we’ll dissect how Veronica’s unique “open house strategy” as a top of funnel opt-in is consistently generating a 25% conversion from viewer to applicant for her program Rainmaker Residency, a multiple 5 figure investment for her clients. Veronica’s open house is not exactly a workshop, masterclass, or webinar, and it’s beating the average industry conversion rates for high ticket program applications by a longshot. Plus, we’ll get Veronica’s hot takes on making smart marketing hires for your business. Let’s get into it. Connect with Veronica:  https://veronicaromney.com/ IG: @vromney Listen to the Rainmaker Podcast: https://www.veronicaromney.com/podcast/ Check out her Rainmaker Residency here: https://rainmakerresidency.com/ Get the Rainmaker Residency Syllabus: https://rainmakerresidency.com/optin-rrs Access the Rainmaker Hiring Kit for FREE: https://rainmakerresidency.com/rainmaker-hiring-kit Rainmaker Report sent to your inbox 2X a month: https://rainmakerresidency.com/rainmaker-report View the transcript for this episode at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fi8HIoe8dXzigSp1kGNkXrmA09rdctveO3-yeM_JGxQ/edit?usp=sharing If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are your big 3 goals for 2023? Let us know by DMing us at either https://instagram.com/missellenyin or https://instagram.com/cubicletoceo!Listen to our Q4 2022 Income Report, and all the other previous financially transparent episodes from our business, at https://ellenyin.com/incomereportIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to our Q4 2022 income report! I always love the last income report of every year because it’s a chance for me to reflect, not only on the last 90 days, but the entire year at large - and that’s what we’ll do here today. I will give you the numbers for the last 90 days which covers the months of October, November, + December 2022. Then we will zoom out and take a larger bird’s eye view of the entire year - what went down in the business + the context around these numbers. Let’s jump right on in!Check out these links: Is this your first income report? Binge our previous income reports here: https://ellenyin.com/incomereport "Behind The Business Episode: Opening My Coworking Space On a $7,000 Budget": https://cubicletoceo.co/opening-my-oregon-coworking-space-7-months-ago-on-a-7000-budget/  Ready to uplevel your mindset, marketing, and money in 2023? Get the 'Let's Get Intentional' workshop replay at https://ellenyin.com/2023 If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We ask top entrepreneurs the business Qs you can't Google.Want an inside look at the finances, case studies, and real-time strategies of 6, 7, and 8 figure businesses? Subscribe to our free Cubicle to CEO® newsletter for a weekly dose of transparent content you won't find anywhere else! --> ellenyin.comIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and today’s guest may just prove that right. Sandra Chau is a creative director and stylist who specializes in teaching entrepreneurs how to grow their online brands and increase their profit using visual strategy. Prior to implementing this visual strategy in her own business, Sandra had spent her first three years in business earning next to nothing and attracting the wrong type of clients who were always price shopping or asking for discounts. Sandra’s case study reveals how she went on to 5X her prices and book out her calendar with dream clients who now happily pay $5K - $10K for her work, after applying the very same visual strategy she’ll walk you through in today’s conversation. Pay close attention to understand how your brand can also generate consistent, qualified clients by creating a cohesive visual presence across all your brand touchpoints. Connect with Sandra:  www.sandrachau.com @sandrachaudesign Save $300 on Sandra's 'Branding Shoot Method' when you visit www.schoolofvisualbranding.com/ceo-bsm If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your ticket for “Let’s Get Intentional”, an interactive workshop to build your 2023 roadmap: https://ellenyin.com/2023See you January 12th at 1 pm EST/10 am PST!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest shares her revolutionary productivity approach that allowed her to take a 7 week work sabbatical: syncing specific business activities and her work schedule with the four phases of her menstrual cycle. Kate Northrup, founder of The Origin Company, author of Do Less, and Money: A Love Story, breaks down exactly what to do during each phase of your cycle and how going with your flow - literally - can make you richer, happier, and more productive. Kate’s work has been featured by Oprah Daily, The Today Show, Yahoo! Finance, Women’s Health, Glamour, The NY Times, Harvard Business Review, and more.We encourage you to approach this conversation with an open mind, and prepare to be blown away by how much natural wisdom our bodies have to help us thrive in business and life. Connect with Kate: Katenorthrup.com IG: @katenorthrup Read Kate’s book ‘Do Less’ → https://amzn.to/3hxlbvj  Join one of Kate’s programs! → https://theorigincompany.co/programs/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To spark your creativity as you reflect & prepare to enter a new year next week, here is a roundup of ten underrated, out of the box marketing tips from our brilliant podcast guests for you to try in 2023. Each tip speaks for itself, but if you want to listen to the full episodes, they will all be linked below! Thank you for joining us for 52 Mondays in a row this year on Cubicle to CEO, we’ve loved every minute together. Cheers to many more in 2023!Watch the full replay of our 'Let's Get Visible' panel with the Traveling Blazers at https://ellenyin.com/visible Check out these episodes: Podcast Growth Tips You Won't Hear Anywhere Else: How Hala Taha's Show Ranks #1 in Education Across All Apps & Makes 6 Figures/Year  --> https://bit.ly/3Wk5Zkb After Rejecting A Shark Tank Investment, She Raised $1 Million In 4 Hours Through THIS Crowdfunding 🚀 Strategy --> https://bit.ly/3WgJdtB Get Invited To Speak On Top Stages + Shows With This Instagram Strategy (No Pitching Required) - Natasha Samuel --> https://bit.ly/3v3zYRw 6 Figure Affiliate Payout With A 6K List: This Email Marketing Campaign Earned Laura Belgray The #1 Affiliate Spot --> https://bit.ly/3hOrSce Copy The $800 Podcast Launch Plan That Debuted Her Show At #29 On The Marketing Charts --> https://bit.ly/3BMpAkT Jaclyn Johnson Sold Out A 1,500 Person Create & Cultivate Event That Made 7 Figures with ZERO Ads --> https://bit.ly/3HNvxln Unscalable Strategies That Actually Create Scale: How FLIK Grew to 10K+ Members In A Surprising Way --> https://bit.ly/3jjsWW9 Starting Over: Scaling A New Business From $0 to $60K Months --> https://bit.ly/3hHPiA5 Real Talk With Rachel Hollis: The Full Scoop Behind Her First #1 New York Times Bestseller --> https://bit.ly/3v36N0Z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can puzzles be an effective marketing strategy? This CEO thinks so. Today’s case study takes us behind the scenes of a creative partnership between country music star Kacey Musgraves and a startup jigsaw puzzle company that led to a 97X increase in social reach for the brand. Here to share how she uses puzzles as a marketing platform for audience expansion is Kaylin Marcotte, founder and CEO of Jiggy, a modern, elevated jigsaw puzzle brand that supports emerging female artists around the world. Jiggy has been featured on Shark Tank, Oprah’s Favorite Things and won over many celebrity fans. You’ll walk away with new ideas for how you can expand your customer base by reaching new audiences in the most unexpected places. Connect with Kaylin: https://jiggypuzzles.com/ Instagram @jiggypuzzles  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jiggypuzzles TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jiggypuzzles If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you get others to invest in you when you don’t have proof of success yet? Doone Roisin joins us for today’s case study to share her approach to the classic chicken or the egg dilemma, detailing how she landed her first $25,000 podcast sponsorship for her then-newly launched show, Female Startup Club, now an internationally acclaimed podcast. Doone walks us through the brand deal from pitch to payout, so you can apply her best negotiation tips to your next partnership opportunity. Doone is also the author of best-selling book “Your Hype Girl” and creator of Majic, providing mentorship & community for female founders.Connect with Doone: www.femalestartupclub.com Check out Majic! http://majic.femalestartupclub.com/ IG: @femalestartupclub IG: @dooneroisin TikTok: @dooneroisin If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never underestimate the power of a small but mighty email list. If you want to make more money selling other people’s offers to your audience, buckle up for a masterclass from a legend in affiliate email marketing, Laura Belgray. Laura is the founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo, and author of the much anticipated 2023 book release, Tough Titties. Laura is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. In today’s case study, Laura gives us a play by play of her emails that shot her to #1 affiliate on the leaderboard AND earned her six figures in commissions back when she had 6K email subscribers, beating out hundreds of affiliates with larger lists and more experience. What to send, when, and how often are all revealed in this episode.Connect with Laura: https://talkingshrimp.com/ceo Pre-Order 'Tough Titties' on Amazon --> https://amzn.to/3XPIlgH If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to a Behind the Business episode, where we get to sit down and share what has been going on behind the scenes as we are building our business! For this particular episode, we actually asked you, our audience, what you wanted the conversation to be about, and 80% of you chose to hear about Ellen’s favorite content, books, and podcasts right now. There has been a drastic shift in the kind of content she has been consuming lately, and we can’t wait for you to hear what it is and why. Press play to jump into her whole list of favorites!Ellen's RecommendationsPodcastsPodcast Advertising Playbook by Heather Osgood: https://www.podcastadvertisingplaybook.com/The Eventive Entrepreneurs by Sarah Brush: https://eventivebrush.com/eventive-entrepreneur-podcast/eventive-entrepreneur-podcastThe Crazy Ones by Alex Lieberman, Sophia Amoruso + Jessie Pujji: https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com/introducing-the-crazy-ones/Back to the Beach by Kristin Cavalarri + Stephen Colletti: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-to-the-beach-with-kristin-and-stephen/id1630490097Creators@salarytransparentstreet: https://www.tiktok.com/@salarytransparentstreet@codiesanchez: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/?hl=en@thecampaigngirl: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecampaigngirlNewslettersContrarian Thinking: https://sparklp.co/f6a9729d/Leader's Lens: https://workweek.com/brand/leaders-lens/Books'We Were Dreamers' by Simu Liu: https://amzn.to/3H19iI6'Born To Shine' by Kendra Scott: https://amzn.to/3Vo0RuX'Longshot' by Zack Graumann: https://amzn.to/3VKlKQCIf you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you bring your network together for experiences that get everyone talking about your brand and organically sharing your content to their networks? Today’s case study reveals how Zibby Owens - author, podcaster, and founder of Zibby Media - created brand buzz in a creative way by hosting book fairs in her own home. These book fairs generated $25,000 worth of sales in just 4 afternoons and priceless connections that continue to pay off. Zibby walks us through the whole process, from ideation to execution, and challenges you to think outside the norms of your own industry to bring your community together. Named NYC’s “most powerful book-fluencer” by Vulture and a regular contributor to “Good Morning America”, you can tap into more Zibby on her podcast, “Moms don’t have time to read books” and in her memoir: “Bookends: a memoir of love, loss, and literature.”Connect with Zibby: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books/id1366633318 www.zibbymag.com www.zibbybooks.com www.zibbyaudio.com www.zibbyowens.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love a scrappy startup story, today’s case study is a true standout. I’m joined by Daina Trout, co-founder and Chief Mission Officer of Health-Ade, the fastest-selling Kombucha brand in America, currently carried in 60K stores across the country and doing an impressive $250 million in retail sales annually. Far from an overnight success story though, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to the brand’s early days in 2013, when they were quickly running out of money and only carried in 10 stores. With the three co-founders already at max capacity trying to keep the business alive and no funds available to hire traditional sales reps, Daina turned to Craigslist to recruit commission-based, independent sales reps to hit the pavement and open new accounts on their behalf. In just 2 weeks, Health-Ade’s products exploded into 300 stores. Daina gives us her full playbook today for exactly how she incentivized total strangers to sell her products with no guaranteed pay, the training process, compensation plan, and lessons learned from being in the field interacting with customers. Press play to apply her scrappy sales strategy to your own business! Connect with Daina: https://health-ade.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healthade/ https://www.instagram.com/dainatrout/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a long-time fan of Shark Tank, you know the iconic line “and for those reasons, I’m out” when a Shark bows out of a potential deal. It’s rare however, that the entrepreneur seeking an investment actually turns down a Shark, but that’s exactly what today’s guest did. Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of haircare brand CurlMix, appearing on Season 10 of Shark Tank with her co-founder and husband and ultimately rejecting Robert Herjavec’s offer of $400,000 for 20% of her business. Despite not landing a deal, CurlMix has since done $20 million in lifetime sales and successfully raised funds by leaning on their own community. In today’s case study, Kim gives us the unique launch strategy behind her equity crowdfunding campaign that raised $1 million in 4 hours - and ultimately $4.5 million from 8,000 everyday investors, many of whom are CurlMix customers. Borrow Kim's powerful approach to build momentum for your next launch.Connect with Kim: https://curlmix.com https://kimlewisceo.com https://www.instagram.com/curlmix/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another one of our quarterly income reports! If you’re a new listener of the show, we highly recommend going back and listening to our previous income report episodes to get a better understanding of why we started sharing this information 4 years ago as part of our advocacy for financial transparency. If you want to check out our previous reports, we’ve created a curated playlist for you here: https://ellenyin.com/incomereport If you are a returning listener of these income reports, welcome back! We hope you use our audio diary as a resource to reflect, gain perspective, and better analyze your own numbers from the last 90 days.Check out these links:  Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport! Reverse engineer your $10K month with our roadmap: https://ellenyin.com/roadmap Take our community survey: https://ellenyin.com/survey If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today we have our first guest who has taken a company public. Mike Evans founded GrubHub in his spare bedroom and grew it into a multi-billion-dollar household name. Today’s case study looks at how GrubHub grew their revenue by 300% in one week after switching from a subscription based model to a transactional model, and how you can evaluate which revenue model would create more value in your own business and attract repeat customers. Since leaving GrubHub post-IPO in 2014, Mike more recently founded Fixer.com, an on-demand handyperson B-corp that trains its W-2 employees from scratch. For more insights from Mike, order his book, Hangry, releasing this November on Audible and wherever books are sold. Connect with Mike: Get Mike's new book Hangry: A Startup Journey --> https://ellenyin.com/hangry https://mikeevans.com/ https://fixer.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/authormikeevans/ https://www.facebook.com/mevans314159/ https://www.instagram.com/m_evans314/ https://twitter.com/m_evans If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know we're obsessed with leveraging other people’s audiences to GET VISIBLE and increase your sales, and today’s guest has mastered this practice. Kelly Mosser, host of the Aligned Success Show, joins us to unpack how her signature offer jumped from $24K in revenue in Q2 to $52K in Q3 simply by guesting on other people’s podcasts with intention. So it’s not just about being interviewed on someone else’s show, but what you do before, during, and after the episode airs that really matters. This case study details exactly how to set up your own strategic podcast tour to 4x the number of ideal clients you’re reaching every week (for free!), so you too can double the revenue for your next launch with ease. What we love about Kelly’s background is that she’s a business strategist with a decade of experience helping businesses of all sizes make bank - from Fortune 500 powerhouses, to mid-size startups, and scrappy solopreneuers. No matter where you fit in that spectrum, this case study is applicable to you.To help you get on more podcast shows so you can implement Kelly’s podcast tour strategy, go to ellenyin.com/perfectpodcastpitch to borrow our plug + play pitch template proven to get your pitch emails actually read AND responded to. Connect with Kelly: http://kellymosser.com Get $50 off Kelly's 6-week course, Hell Yes Guest: https://ellenyin.com/kelly https://www.instagram.com/kelly.mosser/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you scale a luxury 1:1 service without sacrificing quality, pricing integrity, or burning out?  Today’s case study looks at how Alice Park, co-founder of the National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP), co-founder of Atlanta-based Park Studios and founder of Alice Park Photography and Creativity Camp, switched to a volume-based, experiential business model that doubled her studio’s revenue from $500,000 to 7 figures in less than 2 years. Instead of shooting a handful of clients per month, Alice and her team of associate photographers are now able to serve 100 clients a day through one-of-a-kind portrait experiences Park Studios creates for families, where the session & photos are surprisingly only a small fraction of the value clients gladly pay and continue to come back for. In addition to her work as a photographer, alongside her husband Kyu, Alice is one half of a powerhouse husband-wife team committed to educating and giving back to the international network of Creatives by hosting The Elevate Summit, taking place this January, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ellen is honored to be one of the speakers for this event and if you’d like to save $200 off your ticket to join us in-person, you can use the code ELLEN200 to reserve your spot at letselevatetogether.co.Connect with Alice: https://www.aliceparkphotography.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alicepark https://www.napcp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/napcp Creativity camp: https://www.creativity-camp.com/ https://letselevatetogether.co/Use code 'ELLEN200' for $200 off your ticket! https://www.parkstudios.co/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to share our very first merger case study on the show - specifically, how Emily Hall, a presentation designer, and Heather Sager, a speaking coach, merged their two existing successful businesses into one - all in 108 days - that’s barely over 3 months, to put things into perspective. The Speaker Co. is a presentation company focused on helping entrepreneurs create and deliver obsession-worthy presentations that make people fall head over heels for them and their offers. Anchored by its flagship program, The Speaker Society, The Speaker Co serves entrepreneurs with consulting and design services in the The Speaker Studio and through a range of in-person and virtual events. In our candid conversation, you’ll get to hear the month-by-month timeline of how the 108 days of this merger played out from initial idea to the pair’s public launch. If you’re entering or thinking about entering into any sort of business partnership, whether affiliate, joint venture, merger, or co-founding, listen to Emily and Heather’s tell-all for a crash course on what to avoid and what works.Thank you to our sponsors: Women + POC small business owners! Apply for FREE marketing, media, and tech makeovers from Comcast RISE today: https://ellenyin.com/comcastrise Want to try AG1 yourself and take ownership over your health this year? Athletic Greens will give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase when you use our link: athleticgreens.com/CTC Check out all the ways Basecamp can increase your business’ productivity when you sign up for a free trial at www.basecamp.com/ctc! Connect with Emily + Heather: www.thespeakerco.com For tickets to their Arizona event, send them a DM voice message  at www.instagram.com/thespeakerco/ www.instagram.com/theemilyhall/ www.instagram.com/theheathersager/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaclyn Johnson is a serial entrepreneur who launched and sold two-self funded companies before the age of 35 - her last exit was for cult favorite brand Create & Cultivate, which sold for $22 million. Create & Cultivate serves a community of more than 1 million women and is best known for their highly aesthetic in-person experiences and conferences featuring celebrities and influential leaders you know and love. Today’s case study details how they sold out their largest conference ever - a 1,500 person event that generated 7 figures in revenue between ticket sales and dreamy partnerships - all with ZERO ads.  Jaclyn is one of my favorite mentors I’ve worked with and a branding genius. Our conversation today will give you an inside look at how Create & Cultivate sets the creative bar for in-person events so you can borrow their best ideas to sell out your next event!By the way, join me in congratulating Jaclyn on the recent launch of her newest business venture, Maie Wines. As a special treat for our community, you can use the code PODCAST10 at drinkmaie.com to save on your first order of their single-serve wines!Connect with Jaclyn: Buy Jaclyn's book ‘Work Party’: https://amzn.to/3qYmxjB Save 10% off Maie Wines with code PODCAST10: https://drinkmaie.com  https://instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study dissects how to create, sell, and deliver a day rate package, also commonly known as a VIP day, that you can get paid between $2,500 to $4,000 for a single day’s work. Our guest is Becca Luna, a high school dropout who created a multiple six-figure web design business and now runs a million-dollar educational empire teaching driven creatives how to build 6 figure web design brands with no college degree, no coding knowledge, and no previous experience.Becca created her website in a day service back in 2020 and now gets paid $4,200 for her VIP day. In total, her business has added nearly half a million dollars in revenue since implementing this service model while allowing her to only focus on client work 1-2 days a week.If you’re a service provider or creative, here’s how to get paid 4 figures a day for your work. Connect with Becca: https://beccaluna.com https://www.tiktok.com/@iambeccaluna https://www.instagram.com/iambeccaluna https://www.pinterest.com/iambeccaluna https://www.youtube.com/c/BeccaLunaWillowKaii If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study with guest Stacy Tuschl reveals the one critical number you need to identify and align your entire team around to grow your business - and no, the number is not your revenue or profit goals. Stacy is the founder and podcast host of Well Oiled Operations, a company helping small business owners around the world create systems that promote team accountability and eliminate the common challenge of CEOs becoming the bottleneck in scaling. The critical number is the focus of a one page document Stacy has aptly coined the “same pager” that, as the name suggests, gets everyone on the same page so each team member knows exactly what actions they’re responsible for fulfilling and tracking on a weekly basis. One of Stacy’s clients implemented this one page document in her business and added $35,000 of revenue without selling a new product.Keep listening to hear what to include in a “same pager” and how you can create one for your own business to reach your year-end goals. Connect with Stacy: https://stacytuschl.com/ https://stacytuschl.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/stacytuschl http://www.instagram.com/stacytuschl http://www.linkedin.com/stacytuschl http://www.pinterest.com/stacytuschl If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.  Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our brand new solo episode series: Behind the Business! In these episodes I will be giving you some insight on projects we are working on in real time - and a highly requested one so far has been to share how I launched my women’s coworking space here in Salem, Oregon at the beginning of 2022. This is my first venture into the world of commercial real estate, and it has been a wild ride these first 7 months, so let’s just dive into the episode!Links mentioned in this episode: https://ellenyin.com/clubhouse Let's Get Visible Panel Replay: https://www.ellenyin.com/offers/GaLq9T2Z/checkout Statesman Journal Article: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/money/business/2022/08/31/oregon-employees-navigate-balance-between-in-person-and-remote-work-covid-pandemic-workforce/65418186007/ Check out the blog post about this episode --> https://cubicletoceo.co/opening-my-oregon-coworking-space-7-months-ago-on-a-7000-budget/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.  Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of my favorite people - and biggest cheerleaders of our community - actor Julia Campbell Karnes. I first met Julia through her sister, Marty Fulford - my real estate agent and also friend. 2022 happens to be my 10 year high school reunion AND the 25th anniversary of comedy classic “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion”, so I thought, what better way to celebrate both occasions than inviting Julia - who plays mean girl Christie Masters opposite Lisa Kudrow & Mira Sorvino’s titular characters - over to our coworking space in Oregon for a movie night and live podcast interview? In this episode, we take a departure from our usual revenue driven, case study format, but you’ll still gain so much value from her interview. Julia candidly shares her unconventional path to landing roles on dozens of TV’s most beloved shows and how she pursues multiple passions simultaneously as the lead marketing role in her family’s business as well. We get vulnerable about the unique challenges women face in both real business and show business - like ageism and sexism - and why it’s never too late to start a new career path or interest. You’re going to love Julia as much as I do by the end of this episode. Enjoy this live recording with audience Q&As at the end! Connect with Julia: https://bkbooks.com https://instagram.com/barbarakarnesrn Check out the blog post about this episode --> https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/multi-passionate_actor_on_starting_a_new_career_at_any_age If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.  Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest needs no intro - Rachel Hollis is a three-time New York Times bestselling author with over 100 million podcast downloads.  This Austin mom of 4 is also the founder of RISE Conferences, the #1 personal development conference focused entirely on women. When Rachel texted me to ask if I wanted to do an episode together, it was an easy yes, but I wanted to be really intentional about using this opportunity to deep dive into a specific, actionable business strategy that she hasn’t shared before. That’s how we landed on this week’s case study: the untold story of how Rachel made the New York Times bestsellers list the first time, as a previously self-published and still mostly unknown author then. Whether you’re an aspiring author or not, each of you listening has an important message, mission, or offer to get out into the world, and Rachel’s experience over the last decade plus can help you reach more people with it. If you enjoy our conversation today and want more authentic, untold stories, join Rachel on tour this fall at rachtalklivetour.com - we’ll drop the link below in the show notes. Let’s dive in.Connect with Rachel: https://www.rachtalklivetour.com  https://www.instagram.com/msrachelhollis https://www.msrachelhollis.com/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.  Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get 3 months of Kajabi for only $99: https://ellenyin.com/kajabi99OR try Kajabi FREE for 30 days with this link: https://ellenyin.com/kajabiImagine if your ability to perform the core function in your business suddenly became impossible due to an illness. That’s exactly what happened to our guest, Lady Kellsie Moore, a top video presence coach for entrepreneurs and speaker whose TMJ-D diagnosis prevented her from being able to speak for an entire year. In today’s case study, Kellsie shares her YouTube content strategy that kept working in the background even when she physically couldn’t work, allowing her business to still bring in $45,000 of revenue completely passively. If you want to emergency proof your own business with evergreen content, keep listening.Connect with Kellsie: Free gift to share! "3 Keys To Unlocking Your Magic On-Camera": https://www.kellsiemoore.com/opt-in-53b3f1eb-4bd2-4a7e-a2cf-db7ed3f13fe4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellsie_moore Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kellsiemoore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemarvelousyou Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LadyKellsieMoore/_created/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kellsie-moore  Imdb: https://www.imdb.me/kellsiemoore Web: www.kellsiemoore.com Links mentioned in this episode:https://ellenyin.com/kajabi99 If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.  Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study will change how you approach selling forever. Linda Sidhu is a list-building and quiz funnel expert who gives us a detailed behind-the scenes breakdown of her Quiz Lab launch, which generated $70,000 in revenue by using a personality quiz funnel as a leads generator. Linda leans into her pharmaceutical sales background where she mastered the DiSC personality types to segment her email list by 4 distinct personality types, and cater her sales emails and offers to their unique buying behaviors. Keep listening to discover why personality quizzes will generate more leads and sales for your next launch, what type of questions to ask, and how to market effectively to different buyer personalities at each stage of your sales funnel.To nail your quiz idea for your own business, go to https://www.lindasidhu.com/a/2147494655/HV842Z9z to save your seat in her FREE 3 day challenge kicking off September 6th. I’ll be participating in the challenge with you! Connect with Linda: https://www.lindasidhu.com/ 4 Steps to Nail Your Quiz Idea: https://www.lindasidhu.com/quiz-idea Quiz Creators Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/813848232379718  https://www.instagram.com/linda_sidhu_quizzes/ 'Nail Your Quiz Idea' Challenge: https://www.lindasidhu.com/a/2147494655/HV842Z9z Discover Your 'Quiz To Cash Strategy' With This Quiz:  https://www.lindasidhu.com/quiztocash If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about launching a podcast show? You’ll want to take notes on today’s case study. My friend Dana Snyder is joining me to walk us through her creative launch plan that debuted podcast, Missions to Movements, at the #29 spot on the marketing podcast charts - all on a scrappy $800 budget. Dana is the founder of Positive Equation, a company transforming nonprofits’ online donor experiences with innovative digital marketing solutions. Dana has worked with brands like American Idol, Sports Illustrated, and the Honest Company, as well as leading nonprofits like Movember, Dress for Success and more. I’m excited for some of you to meet Dana this month at our August 18th dinner & live panel in Oregon! If you’re local, head to https://ellenyin.com/lets-get-visible for event details and tickets.By the way, I’m super bummed because I forgot to connect my microphone when we recorded this interview, so a heads up my sound may not be up to its usual standard. Thank you in advance for your understanding. The good news is, I recorded this in Zencastr so their software helps my built-in desktop mic still sound better than it should! This is your encouragement today that tech errors happen to everyone, so don’t let imperfect work stop you from making an impact.Connect with Dana: www.positiveequation.com/ @positivequation Dana Snyder on LinkedIn Links mentioned in this episode: Postable Handwrytten Use code 'DANA' for 2 free credits! Branded Photoshoot Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I share my Q2 2022 income report and look at how I made $132,635 in my business over the last 90 days. This covers all of the financial activity, revenue, expenses, and profit that my business made over the course of April, May, and June 2022. If you have been in our community for a while, then you know we have been sharing income reports since 2019 - almost 4 years - in an effort to increase financial transparency and literacy for online businesses. Make sure you go back and check out all our previous reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport for the full context on what’s happened in the first six months of this year, and our business decisions thus far.Enjoy this income report & want to catch up on our previous ones? Find all of them at the link below!https://ellenyin.com/incomereport Links mentioned in this episode: Paid to Create Challenge: https://ellenyin.com/paidtocreate Claim your spot in our LIVE masterclass: https://ellenyin.com/live Branding by Kristina at Gem Creative Co. : https://instagram.com/gemcreativeco Perfect Podcast Pitch: https://www.ellenyin.com/perfectpodcastpitch If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 3 years, I’ve decided to permanently close the enrollment doors to my 12 month group mentorship program - Cubicle to CEO - (just the program, not the brand - don’t worry) on August 5th. Through this program, we’ve helped hundreds of service providers, coaches, and freelancers work with their dream clients and make their first $10,000 income month. That’s why we’re taking this final month to celebrate a few of our Cubicle to CEO students who recently reached that big milestone, including today’s guest, Victoria.Victoria shares with us her incredible story of loss and how she channeled her own grieving experience into completing her PhD in Communication Studies and a life-changing service connecting military and first responder families who are grieving a loved one with non-profits who provide much-needed trauma support to these deserving communities.In today’s case study, Victoria shares how she struggled to niche down when she first joined our program, knowing she was meant to serve two distinct audiences but unsure how to get her offer in front of the right people - especially with no online audience of her own. If you’re in the same boat, you’ll be encouraged by how Victoria navigated this dilemma to successfully serve both audiences, while only marketing to one, scaling to $10K months and beyond with only 100 followers.Connect with Victoria: https://www.patientiaperfectus.org https://www.instagram.com/patientiaperfectus Links mentioned in this episode: Paid to Create Challenge: https://ellenyin.com/paidtocreate What Is Borrowed Traffic Episode: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/what-is-borrowed-traffic 3 Metrics You Need To Track Episode: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/3-metrics-you-need-to-track-to-reach-your-income-goals Blythe Hill's Episode: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/how-she-raised-13-million-as-a-nonprofit-ceo Service providers, coaches & consultants: Discover 10 Simple Strategy Shifts To Unlock Your First $10K Month! Sign up for our FREE, live class on July 28th: ellenyin.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 3 years, I’ve decided to retire my signature 12 month group mentorship program - Cubicle to CEO - (just the program, not the brand - don’t worry)! We’re hosting one last launch at the end of July, before closing enrollment for good. Through this program, we’ve helped hundreds of service providers, coaches, and freelancers work with their dream clients and make their first $10,000 income month. That’s why we’re taking this month to celebrate a few of our Cubicle to CEO students who recently reached that big milestone, including today’s guest, Sam Whisnant. Sam is a certified Digital Business Manager who helps coaches with courses build a scalable business foundation through simple systems and funnels. She’s helped her clients have $100K launches, hire multiple new team members, build new products & funnels from scratch, and most importantly, take care of the day-to-day business so they can focus on their zone of genius.Even though she’s a whiz behind the scenes, Sam was struggling to break beyond $6,000 revenue months as a service provider until she joined our group mentorship program. In today’s case study, Sam shares how she was finally able to grow from being stuck at $6K months to $10,000+ months just 6 months after joining our program, WHILE working 10 hours a week less as well (all without having to hire help!)Connect with Sam: https://www.samwhizbiz.com https://www.instagram.com/samwhizzz/ Check out the episodes we mentioned in this conversation! Why Content Pillars Aren't Landing You Paying Clients: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/content-pillars-arent-landing-you-paying-clients The Top Tools + Systems You Need To Have Your Business Run Like A Well Oiled Machine: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/top-tools-and-systems-for-business Download the transcript for this episode at https://ellenyin.com/blog/If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m in the interview seat today in this replay of my conversation on the Kajabi Edge Podcast. I take you through the full evolution of my business over the last 4.5 years, from my start as a freelance social media manager to building a marketing agency to then pivoting to digital courses and programs and now a media company. We get into advice, finances, and so many other chapters of my journey I’ve never told in a podcast format before. In this episode, you’ll also get to borrow one of my best revenue growth strategies: leveraging borrowed traffic. This is how you get in front of other people’s audiences on a consistent basis, so sales are not limited to people who already know you.Listen to the Kajabi Edge Podcast: https://pages.kajabi.com/kajabi-edge-podcast Try Kajabi for 30 days FOR FREE! Visit https://ellenyin.com/kajabi to sign up!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get studio quality and HD video for your podcast by recording in Zencastr! Use our link zen.ai/cubicletoceo or type in the code 'CUBICLETOCEO' to save 30% off your first 3 months of any paid plan.It’s always easier (and usually more profitable) to upsell an existing client than to acquire a new one. Yet, most marketing strategies focus on how to get new clients, rather than nurturing relationships with your existing clients. Today’s case study shows how coach Tiffany Coyle, founder of Virtual Career Girl and CEO of digital marketing agency, Twinning Pros, gradually upsold a client who started out paying $1,500 a month for social media marketing services to a $15,000 monthly retainer over a 2 year period. What if you could also 10x the rate your best client is paying you right now instead of seeking a new client? Keep listening to see how you can apply this underrated approach to your business. Connect with Tiffany: www.virtualcareergirl.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/virtualcareergirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffrow/ Let Tiffany and her twin help you with your marketing: https://twinningpros.com/marketing-done-with-you Interested in the Social Media Marketing position Tiffany is hiring for? Email tiffany@twinningpros.com for more information! Download the transcript for this episode at https://ellenyin.com/blog/If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you send a steady stream of new people to your website who are actively searching for the content you write about or the products and services you sell? Today’s case study answers that question. Elise Armitage is a good friend of mine and the creator of What The Fab, a travel and lifestyle blog founded in 2012 helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Elise shares with us how she used SEO - short for search engine optimization - to 8x her website traffic from 20,000 monthly pageviews to 160,000 pageviews, without paying a cent in ads. In fact, not only did Elise not pay for this massive increase of traffic to her website, but she’s been able to leverage all those extra eyeballs to GET PAID instead, making over six figures in passive revenue annually, directly from her website views. Keep listening to apply her SEO secrets to drive more traffic (and coin) to your own website.  Connect with Elise: Watch Elise's free training on how to use SEO to grow your web traffic: www.ellenyin.com/sixfigureseo www.whatthefab.com www.instagram.com/wtfab Download the transcript for this episode at https://ellenyin.com/blog/If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley is a brand designer and photographer who spent the past decade in the agency world crafting big brands for big businesses and Fortune 100 companies like Toyota. She recently left her career and the corporate world behind to help small businesses build big brands, too.Her passion is helping people live theirs. And she believes that anyone with a dream or passion for something should have a real chance at it. But what they may not realize is that they're going to need more than a logo to do it. Her studio, Ash Branding Co. brings the caliber of big branding to the heart of small businesses through custom branding, cinematic photography and film and online education.Connect with Ashley: https://ashbranding.comAshleys go to resources for branding on any budget: https://ashbranding.com/little-brand-book (Get access for FREE using code ELLEN - valid until 6/20/22) https://instagram.com/ashbranding.co If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is a business strategist and friend I absolutely adore. Hannah Murphy used to work 7 days a week as a pinterest + blog agency owner, fighting through the online noise of all the ways she should spend her time, only to find her to-do list was ever growing while her revenue stalled. Hannah realized creating a productive schedule wasn't about doing more tasks quickly, but rather doing  the right tasks effectively, and less overall. Today’s case study reveals how Hannah gradually reduced her work schedule to a 5 hour week while growing from 3 to 27 retainer clients in just 6 months. Listen in to see how you can also create a schedule that reflects your personality, priorities, and drives profit.Connect with Hannah:  https://www.withhannahandco.com/Create your ideal work schedule with Hannah at https://www.withhannahandco.com/free https://www.instagram.com/withhannahandco/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s installment of the $10K month series, we are going to talk about 5 key shifts that you can implement TODAY to take the suck out of sales calls. So if you are someone who always dreads getting on a sales call (also known as a discovery call), this is going to be for you! If you are a freelancer, coach, or service provider in specific, who relies on sales calls to turn leads into paying clients, these 5 shifts will massively increase your sales conversion rate. This means you will be able to land more clients with less leads. If you’re ready to make these shifts in your sales calls, then let’s dive in!Listen to the previous 'Make $10K Month Series' episodes: Make $10K Months Series: Stop Selling Your Service Like It’s A Commodity: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/stop-selling-your-service-like-its-a-commodity Why Content Pillars Aren't Landing You Paying Clients [Make $10K Month Series Pt. 2]: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/content-pillars-arent-landing-you-paying-clients The 3 Metrics You Need To Track To Reach Your Income Goals [Make $10K Months Series Pt. 3]: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/3-metrics-you-need-to-track-to-reach-your-income-goals If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interested in sponsoring this show or trying podcast ads for your business? Go to zen.ai/ellen and fill out the contact information so Zencastr can help you bring your business story to life.Sign up for a 2-week free trial with Norby: https://ellenyin.com/norbyThis week’s case study reveals how Girls Who Code increased enrollment in their programs by more than 200% during a global pandemic, a jump from 1600 to 5,000 students enrolled that brought their total students served to over 500,000. We’re joined in this interview by Dr. Tarika Barrett, the CEO of Girls Who Code, an international non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. With over two decades of building educational pathways for young people at organizations like the New York City Department of Education and New York University’s Center for Research on Teaching and Learning, along with an impressive list of accolades received for her work, including being named one of Crain’s 50 Most Powerful Women in New York in 2021, Dr. Tarika Barrett is an expert in education innovation. Whether you’re a course creator, nonprofit leader, or online educator and coach, this conversation will help you impact more lives with the work you do. Connect with Dr. Tarika: Connect on LinkedIn @DrTarikaBarrett on Twitter www.girlswhocode.com @girlswhocode on Instagram Check out some of Girls Who Code's Culture Campaigns: The first ever codable music video with Doja Cat: https://dojacode.com/  'Healing' featuring Lizzo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDgYDBRDkHU Girls Who Code book series with Penguin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/GWC/girls-who-code American Girl x Girls Who Code Collaboration Doll - Courtney Moore: https://www.americangirl.com/collections/courtney What the internet would look like without female coders: https://missing-code.com/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday   ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicknamed the “creator to the creators”, Diane Armitage is the powerhouse behind many well-known million and billion-dollar brands like Bob Proctor, Jay Abraham, and the creators of Chicken Soup for the Soul.Despite an impressive thirty years as an entrepreneur with several successful businesses she ran behind the scenes already under her belt, Diane was still scared to put her face out there and start her own personal brand. After joining our mentorship program, Cubicle to CEO, Diane finally took the leap. Today’s case study examines the strategy Diane used to scale her brand new coaching business from $0 to $60,000 months in less than 2 years, and why starting something new doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch for you either.Connect with Diane: *A Cubicle to CEO listener exclusive* Get the first module of Diane's 'Conversations with Bob Proctor' for FREE at https://dianearmitage.com/VIPBonus  https://TimeForLegendary.com https://www.instagram.com/dianearmitageofficial https://www.facebook.com/dianearmitageofficial https://BestofLagunaBeach.com https://www.instagram.com/bestoflagunabeach/ Want to join our mentorship that helped Diane scale this new business? Watch our free masterclass to see if it is a good fit for you when you visit https://ellenyin.com/getclientsIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download our Perfect Podcast Pitch Template: https://ellenyin.com/perfectpodcastpitch https://www.instagram.com/cubicletoceo/ Redeem your free 30 day trial to Pretty Simple, the #1 leads tracking app built by solopreneuers, FOR solopreneurs: https://ellenyin.com/prettysimple Download the transcript for this episode at https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/include-this-1-easy-thing-in-your-next-podcast-pitchWe have received hundreds, if not THOUSANDS of podcast pitches over the years we have been podcasting, and if there is one thing that we noticed it’s that many of them are just not good! Whether it is someone pitching themselves, or a publicist pitching for their client, the pitches are missing this one big thing that is really eye-catching and warrants a response. Want to guarantee a response to your next podcast pitch and receive a special invite to be a beta tester for our brand new product? Keep listening!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our next Paid To Create Challenge: https://ellenyin.com/paidtocreateToday’s case study features artist Linda Yi, founder of Panda Cub Stories. Linda became her own patron and went from making $250/month on Patreon to reaching her first $10K month with Panda Cub Diner - an online course she first created inside our 3 day Paid To Create Challenge that teaches Chinese food lovers how to LOVE making healthy and authentic Sichuan food at home. If you, like Linda, also sell a service or product that is not centered on business or making your customers more money, you’ll especially love Linda’s advice on how to still convey the important value of the work you do.Linda also speaks candidly with us about what it’s like to build a business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur who is diagnosed with ADHD, and the practices that have helped her in her mental health journey. Take a listen. Connect with Linda: @pandacubstories www.pandacubstories.com Panda Cub Diner (free online Sichuan food training): www.pandacubdiner.com  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s installment of the ‘Make $10K Month’ podcast series, we are going to be discussing why not knowing your numbers is actually costing you your chance at realistically achieving the income goals that you set. So what most service providers, coaches, and freelancers do when they set a new monthly revenue goal for themselves is they simply choose a number arbitrarily - whether its $10K, more, or less - and then they just go about their marketing as they always have, hoping and praying that they hit that income goal. This isn’t all too different from just throwing spaghetti against a wall and seeing what sticks. If you have a great income month, or if you have a bad income month, you’re not able to actually identify what’s working or not working when you don’t understand your numbers and how they reflect if your marketing strategies are effective. Let’s talk about it!Check out these links:  Listen to Part 2 of this Make $10K Months Series: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/content-pillars-arent-landing-you-paying-clients Watch our free masterclass: https://ellenyin.com/getclients Get 50% off your first YEAR of Honeybook - our favorite CRM System: https://share.honeybook.com/ellen If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine getting INBOUND invitations to speak on the biggest stages and shows in your industry. Natasha Samuel, Instagram video strategist and host of the Shine Online Podcast, has personally experienced this over ten times now, so of course I had to bring her on the show to walk us through how she makes it happen. In our conversation, Natasha reveals how she used Instagram to create her own virtual stage - even we she had a small audience - that attracted the attention of industry leaders and resulted in her business getting spotlighted by  the most recognized platforms in the online marketing space, including Instagram’s very own Creators account, Social Media Marketing World, Create & Cultivate, Later Con, The Goal Digger Podcast and more! She landed these game-changing opportunities without sending a single pitch, and today’s case study will help you borrow her same connection + content strategies to maximize your own visibility.Connect with Natasha: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinewithnatasha/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL2BMkT_7jIu5NeV_yAXScw The Shine Online Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/shineonline Natasha's Mastermind: https://shinewithnatasha.com/iam-cubicle-to-ceo Free video lesson: 3 Steps To Repurpose Instagram Contenthttps://shinewithnatasha.com/cubicletoceo If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to learn how to build and pre-sell your first online course in just 3 DAYS? Find out more and join our next Paid to Create Challenge at https://www.ellenyin.com/paidtocreate We are back with our first income report of 2022! Quarter 1 just wrapped, and I am actually recording this episode live on Instagram, @cubicletoceo. If you’re not already following us there make sure to go over and click the follow button. We post all kinds of informational and inspirational content on that account, so if you like to consume in more than one way, I think you will really enjoy what we post. Without further ado, I want to get into this episode and dive into this income report. Press play and we’ll talk about how 2022 started for my business!Check out these links: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicletoceo/ Our previous Income Reports: https://www.ellenyin.com/incomereport My conversation about Financial Transparency with Tyler J McCall: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/financial-transparency-among-women Join the Paid to Create Challenge: https://www.ellenyin.com/paidtocreate If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you had to start a brand new business and make $100K in 100 days, how would you do it? Today’s guest answers that question from real-life experience. Ruby Lee is a strategic business coach who chose her small side hustle over her six figure salary when her employer issued her a surprise ultimatum at work one day. In this episode, Ruby walks us through those first 100 days as a full-time entrepreneur and her unexpected path to making $100,000 during that time - including the offers, the numbers, and the strategies that made it possible. These days, Ruby helps intuitively aligned coaches make their first 1 million dollars through her Richuals program + Richuals to Seven Podcast, but her journey started with this first $100,000.Connect with Ruby: IG: @_rubylee_ www.rubylee.co/ Check out Ruby's Free Classes: https://rubylee.co/free-classes If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In case you’re new to my world, I’m your podcast host Ellen Yin, and my company helps women like you make their first $10K revenue month from a 1:1 service without needing a large audience or posting everyday. If that describes you, you are going to love this episode because I decided to start a series on the big things I have noticed that are keeping people from being able to reach that financial milestone of their first $10K month. In today’s episode, let’s talk about why your content isn’t landing you paying clients, or perhaps the right clients, and how you can rethink your content strategy moving forward. This is a hot topic I brought up on an Instagram post recently that got a lot of conversation going. I may have ruffled some feathers when I made a statement that content pillars is not a content strategy. This is one of the most taught content strategies out there, and I am going to share with you today why I don’t agree with that approach.Connect with Ellen: Let us know what you think about this new series, and if you have any topic suggestions, at either of our Instagram accounts below! @missellenyin @cubicletoceo Listen to the kickoff episode in this series: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/stop-selling-your-service-like-its-a-commodity  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am sharing a special replay of my episode on the Online Business Show with my friend Tyler McCall, titled “Financial Transparency Among Women.” You all have heard why I feel strongly about this practice and improving your financial literacy through my quarterly income reports I record for our own show, but Tyler gave me the opportunity to go more in-depth on this topic when he interviewed me for his podcast. Some of the thought-provoking questions we discussed include why high profit margins can be a misleading indicator of a business’s success, the long-term benefits of documenting your income reports, and the three key numbers every business owner should be tracking on a monthly basis. If you’re not already subscribed to the Online Business Show, I highly recommend you take a moment to add this show to your weekly podcast rotation. Tyler’s show is incredibly well produced, with a no-fluff, honest approach to the most impactful questions, hurdles, and opportunities we face as online business owners. The Online Business Show is one of the few business podcasts I listen to every week, and I’m especially a big fan of the thought-provoking expert roundtables that Tyler hosts; if you love Cubicle to CEO, I know you’ll enjoy The Online Business Show too. Check these out: Listen to more of the Online Business Show: https://www.tylerjmccall.com/podcast Hear all of our Income Report episodes! https://ellenyin.com/incomereport Tyler's case study on the Cubicle to CEO Podcast: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/tyler-j-mccall-stopped-working-for-6-months  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am thrilled to introduce you to Ali Kucich, the founder of Eighty Nutrition, and a student in my mentorship program, Cubicle to CEO ®. One of my favorite reasons for hosting this podcast is using our platform to highlight and celebrate the stories of service providers just like you who accomplish our program outcome of reaching their first $10,000 revenue month during their year with us inside Cubicle to CEO ®.Ali accomplished this feat while raising 4 boys at home and navigating parenthood during the pandemic.By using our Consistent Clients Cashflow System, Ali went from making $300 a month in her nutrition business to hitting her very first $10,000 revenue month. We are going to dive into how she applied our system to her own business, what the breakdown of her offers were to achieve this revenue milestone, and what mental blocks she had to shift to uplevel her pricing. Wherever you are in your business journey, I know you will find Ali’s story inspiring. If you’re a freelancer, coach, or service provider who is serious about landing consistent 1:1 clients at your desired rates, message me on Instagram this week @missellenyin with the word “MENTORSHIP” and I’ll help you figure out your next step to get there.Connect with Ali: https://www.eateighty.com IG: @eateighty If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study looks at how to rebuild momentum in your business when unexpected circumstances force you to change plans. Brittany Driscoll is the CEO of Squeeze, a fast-growing franchise company that offers a way better massage experience she co-founded with Alli Webb, founder of Drybar. Previous to Squeeze, Brittany spent four years running the marketing at Drybar and helped scale the company from $30M to more than $100M. In addition to Squeeze, she also leads The Feel Good Company, a service agency set out to transform the way people experience retail by building and scaling a collective of female-founded wellness brands dedicated to bettering the mind, body, and soul for good. You can catch her as a co-host with Alli Webb and Lori Harder on the Girlfriends & Business podcast.Connect with Brittany:   https://www.squeezemassage.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squeeze/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squeezemassage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/squeezemassage If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In case you’re new to my world, I’m your podcast host Ellen Yin, and my company helps women like you make their first $10K revenue month from a 1:1 service without needing a large audience or posting everyday.  If that describes you, you are going to love this episode because I decided to start a series on the big things I have noticed that are keeping people from being able to reach that financial milestone of their first $10K month. We are going to explore a different topic in each episode of the series, but with this kickoff episode we are going to focus specifically on why your service is being sold like a commodity, and how that is impacting your ability to land the right clients for your service. So if you’re hearing a lot of no’s, you're getting a lot of people price shopping you and passing on your services for another service provider’s, then this episode is for YOU! Let’s get into it.Connect with Ellen:Let us know what you think about this new series, and if you have any topic suggestions, at either of our Instagram accounts below! @missellenyin @cubicletoceo If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study is about breaking past subconscious self-sabotage to do scary things, specifically the techniques our guest used to help her client go from terrified to be on IG stories to speaking live on stage in front of 10,000 people at a Tony Robbins event.  Meet Celinne Da Costa, a brand story expert and self-actualization coach. Celinne has thousands of hours of practitioner training in a variety of modalities including neurolinguistic programming, breathwork, hypnotherapy, emotional intelligence coaching, and life coaching, which she uses to create powerful breakthroughs for her clients.  But not just her clients. Celinne has done some scary stuff herself, like abandoning her successful corporate career to travel the world solo by couch surfing through 20+ countries in the homes of 100+ strangers. She’ll talk about that too in today’s episode.  Her work has been featured in top media, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. A bestselling author and a popular speaker, Celinne has also delivered a TEDx speech on the power of human connection.  Keep listening to try her tips for facilitating your own powerful breakthrough.  Connect with Celinne: Free Masterclass, How to Stand Out and Magnetize Your Dream Clients with your Irresistible Story: https://celinnedacosta.com/freemasterclass/ https://celinnedacosta.com/ https://www.instagram.com/celinnedacosta/ https://www.facebook.com/CelinneDaCosta  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This case study looks into how an Impacting Millions student leveraged the power of publicity to 7x her service rates, from charging $1,500 to now $10,000. This is not her arbitrarily raising her rates either, so make sure you tune into the full case study to hear the details. Our guest here to talk about this case study is Selena Soo, founder of Impacting Millions -  program teaching visionary entrepreneurs, experts, and authors how to build powerful and long lasting with influencers and the media in a thoughtful and authentic way. She’s helped clients and students get featured in places like O, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, and Inc., and land interviews on popular podcasts and national TV. Many of Selena's clients have become industry leaders with 6 and 7-figure businesses, raving fan bases, and hundreds of thousands of followers.Tune in to the full episode to hear Selenas client's complete media transformation, her top tips for interviews, and the best entry points for beginners in media!Connect with Selena: www.instagram.com/selena_soo www.selenasoo.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s case study, we explore how a stay-at-home mom was able to build a business that makes $10K a month and employs other moms and primary caregivers. Kara Hoholik is the founder of Social For Good Co., a social impact marketing agency that helps small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits amplify their message through compelling content and building a community around their work. Before joining our 12 month Cubicle to CEO mentorship program, Kara used to charge between $200-$500 for her services, and would even lose money working with some of her clients. Now her services start at $2,000 monthly retainers, and her work has been featured on The List TV, Ticker News, and the New York Times. Listen to this episode to hear how you can apply the same intentionality Kara has mastered to uplevel the clientele you’re attracting and your pricing!Connect with Kara: https://www.socialforgood.co https://www.instagram.com/socialforgood.co https://www.facebook.com/socialforgoodco https://www.pinterest.com/socialforgoodco https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-hoholik-522174b1/ https://www.twitter.com/kmhoho https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdYy3QG9/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study explores unscalable strategies that actually create scale. Now I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but we are here to talk to our guest, Michelle Kwok, about how she grew FLIK to 10,000+ members in a surprising way that didn’t require any funding. A little introduction to Michelle if you are unfamiliar with her… she is a medical science student turned social entrepreneur who co-founded FLIK, a platform connecting female leaders and learners across the world through meaningful career experiences. FLIK was recently acquired by Rumor Avenue, so Michelle now serves as a partner at Rumor Avenue as well as a part-time Chief of Staff of FLIK, in addition to leading operations for the longevity biotech fellowship at On Deck, an organization accelerating the top founders, operators, and investors looking to revolutionize the field of longevity science. She is so impressive as she has done all of this by the age of only 23.One of my favorite quotes that I pulled to give you the perfect preview of what you’re about to hear is “You do the things that are unscalable first in order to do things that are scalable in the future”. I won’t spoil the context surrounding that quote in the episode, but if you’re looking for scrappy ways to grow your community in non-traditional ways, without using funding or ads, this episode is for you!Connect with Michelle: https://www.weareflik.comUse code 'CEO30' for 30% off a membership at FLIK! https://www.instagram.com/weareflik https://www.twitter.com/weareflik https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareflik https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebkwok https://www.twitter.com/michellebkwok If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study features how Hala Taha grew a #1 podcast that generates 6-figures a year. I have been a podcast host in the space for two years now, but Hala shares unique tested podcast growth strategies I have not heard anywhere else, so you are in for a treat!Hala transparently shares industry insights like the exact rates sponsors are willing to pay, how much she charges for ad spots and client packages, plus creative ways to monetize your show. If you’ve never come across Hala before, she is the host of the Young & Profiting podcast, a show frequently ranked as the #1 education podcast across all platforms. She is also the CEO of YAP Media, a full service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities, and CEOs that generated $2 million in its first year alone. Push play and get ready to take notes!Connect with Hala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz8s6nPLvrVQ4YhOJz6DSg?sub_confirmation=1 If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we will be covering my Q4 2021 Income report, every 3 months I come on this podcast and share with you the numbers from my business (the revenue, the profits, the expenses), and my hope in doing so is to create more transparency in this online business industry and empower all of you with more financial insights that can help you in your businesses.   In this particular income report, I wanted to focus on 3 things. One, the overview of our Q4 numbers. Two, the breakdown of our different revenue streams in 2021, giving you a bigger picture overview of how my business made money over the last 12 months. And three, focus in on the case study of our launch with 22 other contributors, the Ultimate Instagram Bundle, that we put out at the end of last year. So grab a snack and settle in to hear about our financial details from 2021!  Listen to our previous income reports!www.ellenyin.com/incomereport  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I want to introduce you to Aaminah Amin, one of our Paid to Create students who had a $10K launch on her course within a couple weeks of completing the challenge, and with less than 3000 followers!If you’re new to our world, the Paid to Create Challenge is a bootcamp style experience where we help first time course creators turn the idea in their head into a course they can pre-sell (meaning you don’t need pre recorded lessons, a website, or sales page). We help you enroll paying students into your course within just 3 days. Sounds like a big promise, but we have helped over 400 people do exactly that. Aaminah is proof that the method works, so if you’re interested in getting your course out into the world, check out www.ellenyin.com/paidtocreate to hear about our upcoming challenge kicking off January 24th. Aside from yielding impressive results from the Paid to Create Challenge, Aaminah is a financial coach who helps empower women of color to take control of their finances. In the last 2 and a half years, she has paid off 30,000 pounds in debt, started 3 businesses, created 7 streams of income, and is on track to retire in her 40’s - super impressive right? Through her course she has helped her students save and invest over $200,000. This is such a ripple effect that started with Aaminah believing in herself and deciding to go for it and create her first course, despite all the mental blocks she faced. Press play to hear all the details of Aaminah’s story leading up to and after launching her course with the Paid to Create method!Connect with Aaminah:  https://www.instagram.com/browngirlmoneyofficial/  https://go.browngirlmoney.com/bonusesGet her 'Money Mastery' Toolkit for FREE! ($269 value) If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year friends and welcome to the first episode of 2022! I could not think of a better guest to start this year off with than my friend, Tyler J. McCall. I really believe this episode is the most transparent and raw episode on this show so far. We touch on all the things in online business that often get swept under the rug, like burnout, feeling inadequate as a leader, and what it looks like when you step away from your online presence. Tyler is the founder of onlinebusinessowner.com and host of the online business show podcast. Since 2015, he has helped entrepreneurs build thriving online businesses through his online programs, services, and events. In this episode, we are talking about how he was able to take an unplanned 6-month sabbatical from work because of the burnout he was experiencing. We will be looking at how this came to be, how his business was able to sustain itself without the CEO, and why it’s so important to have a business reserve. Connect with Tyler:  www.tylerjmccall.com  www.onlinebusinessowner.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tylerjmccall  Twitter: www.twitter.com/tylerjmccall Online Business Show Podcast: www.onlinebusinessshow.co More from Tyler about his time off on The Online Business Show Podcast: 10 Lessons Learned from My 90-Day Social Media Break: https://onlinebusinessowner.com/obs/episode-66 How to Plan Your First Social Media Sabbatical (and Why It's So Important): https://onlinebusinessowner.com/obs/episode-67 Rethinking Our Relationship with Social Media as Online Business Owners: https://onlinebusinessowner.com/obs/episode-68 If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends, we have made it to the end of another year! We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout this year, and has tuned in every week to listen to the podcast to hear from the brightest minds in business. Our team loves producing this show as a passion project, and we are so happy you have followed along our journey, and learned alongside us!As our final episode of the year, we thought it would be fun to clip snippets from your top 5 favorite episodes from this year. Press play as we reshare some of our favorite takeaways that you may have missed, or you might just need to hear again as we enter 2022! Thank you all SO much for listening, and have a very happy holidays!XO, Team Cubicle to CEOCheck out the full versions of these featured episodes: Episode 76 - How I Made $560,348 in 2020 (Q4 Income Report) (https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/episode-76)Listen to all our previous Income Reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport Episode 79 - How Recurring Profit Grew Her Business From $12 to $6 Million with Haley Burkhead (https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/episode-79) Episode 83 - Perfect Doesn’t Work: The Science of Attraction in Sales with Vicki Kunkel (https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/episode-83) Episode 77 - How She Got Her First Client With Only 30 Followers On Instagram with Jennifer Mckinley (https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/episode-77) Episode 105 - The Top Tools + Systems You Need To Have Your Business Run Like A Well Oiled Machine with Jordan Gill (https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/top-tools-and-systems-for-business) If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real talk: Why were we never taught how to buy a properly fitting bra? I know I can’t be the only one who struggles with this. Generations of women have been playing a guessing game and settling for uncomfortable products & outdated practices in an industry that - until recently - catered more toward appealing to men than serving women. This was the exact obstacle Heidi Zak, the co-founder and CEO of ThirdLove, had to overcome when she launched an innovative solution to normalize online bra shopping that skyrocketed ThirdLove to being the #1 digital bra brand among millenials.Today, we’re dissecting the case study of how ThirdLove acquired 1 million paying customers in just 3 years and which customer acquisition channels they’re doubling down on in 2022.Connect with Heidi: https://www.thirdlove.comUse code TL-CUBICLETOCEO to redeem a free pair of underwear! Includes all underwear $28 or less 1 use per customer No minimum purchase. https://instagram.com/thirdlove/ https://instagram.com/heidi/ https://twitter.com/thirdlove https://facebook.com/thirdlove If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with another inspiring $10K month case study with Cubicle to CEO member, Sarah Breshears.If you’re new to the podcast, Cubicle to CEO is my 12 month mentorship program where we help service providers, coaches, and consultants make their first $10,000 revenue month from a 1:1 service without a large following or posting every day. We’re on a mission to help 500 women achieve this financial milestone in their business journey, and so far dozens of our members have already gotten there. You can listen to all the past $10K month member case study episodes at ellenyin.com/halloffame.Sarah and her sister started their social media agency, Social Moguls, on Christmas Day of 2020 and have had explosive growth in less than a year. The month before joining Cubicle to CEO, Sarah’s agency made $955 total, but just 5 short months after implementing our Consistent Clients Cashflow System, she not only reached the $10K month milestone, but actually surpassed her goal and made $13 THOUSAND dollars! This kind of growth doesn’t just magically happen, it is strategically achieved with a proven system. Here’s what Sarah did. Connect with Sarah:@social.moguls If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is short and sweet as I share with you the questions I have been thinking on and journaling about the last couple months! I am pulling out the questions I have actually been asking myself, my peers, my team, and my students within my Cubicle to CEO membership, and revealing the insights I have discovered along the way. I have brought together these questions to provide you with high quality prompts you can use to critically think about in your business and personal life as we head into 2022. I believe our personal growth is the ceiling for our professional growth, so if we aren’t evolving as people, our businesses will remain stagnant as well. These questions will help you grow as an entrepreneur, leader, and person, so take out your notebook and press play to set yourself up for success in 2022 and beyond!Links for you! @missellenyin https://ellenyin.com/getclients Ellen's book recommendation: Clockwork by Mike MichalowiczBuy "Clockwork" here: https://amzn.to/3Errqa4 If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is the first of its kind on the Cubicle to CEO Podcast! We are bringing you our very first LIVE podcast recording from an event we had with Upper Left Ladies a couple weeks ago at the beautiful Vessel Society in Portland Oregon. My friend Jyssica Yelas, co-founder of Upper Left Ladies, and I wanted to share our conversation about how her breakeven event led to a 300% increase in organic reach and countless brand partnerships! We see this episode as a case study within a case study since we recorded this in front of an audience, and were able to have them be part of the conversation as well. This event in and of itself was an opportunity to showcase the value of putting on live events beyond short-term profits by seeing all of the attendees expanding their networks and meeting other female entrepreneurs they can relate with. Q&A: 42:55 - Where does Jyss see Upper Left Ladies in 5 year? Ashlyn @ashbeanpdxmktg 43:49 - Is there anything Jyss is excited to start in 2022?Sarah @stylewebsites 44:48 - What's a partnership that stands out as a really good example or was surprising?Brittany @rakozcreative 46:30 - Who is yours ideal Upper Left Ladies community member?Cathy @yourvirtualcathy 47:26 - How does Upper Left Ladies incorporate the woo into their business?Desiree @dez.blackhoneywellness 49:56 - How do Jyss and Ellen show up as leaders when tackling something they have never done before?Kat @kathrynknottcoaching Connect with Jyss: @jyssica.leilani @upperleftladies @thestyleopal Upper Left Ladies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/upperleftladies https://upperleftladies.club https://www.styleopal.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You get to meet one of my favorite people today! Kim Kaupe is a true wonder woman who has made her mark on stages worldwide as a keynote speaker and the mastermind behind Bright Ideas Only, a fan engagement agency with A-list clientele like Paul McCartney, Oprah, my personal favorite Taylor Swift, and the NY Mets, to name just a few. Not to mention her work has landed her offers from 4 out of 5 sharks on Shark Tank, a role as judge of the Miss USA pageant, and spots on coveted industry lists like Inc.’s 35 Under 35, Advertising Age’s 40 Under 40, and Forbes 30 Under 30.Today’s conversation with Kim is easily one of the top 10 most valuable episodes we’ve recorded on this podcast to date. We’re dissecting the case study of how Kim used creative negotiation tactics to turn a “no, we can’t afford you” response into a client paying  $15,000 more than what they initially offered.If negotiating makes you sweat, Kim’s advice will give you a MBA in negotiation in under an hour. Keep listening to learn how you too, can get paid over your asking rate when you learn how to problem solve pricing objections WITH your clients. Connect with Kim: kimkaupe.com Twitter: @kimkaupe Instagram: @kimkaupe LinkedIn: Kim Kaupe If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard me share my free masterclass in almost every episode of the podcast, but today’s guest is proof that watching this free training can lead to MASSIVE results. Kat Araujo started her branding agency, Afternoon Culture, in 2018, and despite having reached $10K months already, she was struggling to scale beyond that.She stumbled across my free masterclass, understandably skeptical of how much value a free training could truly provide, but decided to give it a shot since she had nothing to lose.After watching my masterclass and implementing the lessons we cover in that single hour, Kat quickly doubled her business revenue to consistent $20,000 months. These were her results from literally just my FREE masterclass, not even my paid programs. Today’s case study examines the revenue breakdown of her $20K months, how she went from being scared to charge her clients $3,000 to raising her minimum project rate to $5,000, and the biggest shifts from my free masterclass she applied to her business that doubled her monthly income. If you’re a service provider, consultant, or coach who wants to land consistent clients for your 1:1 service so you can scale to $10,000 revenue months and beyond, watching my free masterclass is the first step to get there. The Consistent Clients Cashflow System I cover in my masterclass doesn’t rely on you having a large following or posting every day to succeed.In fact, the majority of people who use our CCC system reach their first $10K month with less than 500 followers.To see if our specific method is a good fit for how you want to grow your service-based business, sign up to watch my free training and download my bonus $10K month workbook at www.ellenyin.com/getclients . It’s the best hour you’ll spend on your business today, I promise.Connect with Kat:  www.afternoonculture.com @afternoon.culture If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I may as well have named this episode “How To Run A World Class Ambassador Program” because today’s guest basically gives you the blueprint to create a successful ambassador program people are clamoring to sign up for. Ali Kaminetsky graduated college in 2016 and moved to New York to start her job in retail, but quickly had a product idea she couldn’t shake. While “googling” for a lunchbox she could use to bring her daily lunches to work, she realized there were options for little kids and for men, but nothing for women who wanted to look and feel their best. It was clear that the traditional lunchbox needed a makeover, and from there, Modern Picnic was born in 2019!Since then, Modern Picnic - dubbed “not your average lunchbox” - has created impactful partnerships with brands like American Express and Martha Stuart, and been featured in huge publications like Vogue, The New York Times, The Today Show, and Harpers Bazaar. Today, Ali is breaking down the case study of how she and her team grew their ambassador program to 600 women who are responsible for 25% of Modern Picnic’s annual revenue - without paying a single cent in commission.Yup, this ambassador program breaks all the status quos.Get the secret sauce on how you can get hundreds of people to authentically share your brand and drive sales, without relying on money as the motivator. And a special gift just for our listeners: if you want to upgrade your lunchbox to a sleek and chic tote you’ll actually want to show off, browse the collection at modernpicnic.com and use the code CEO to save 10% on your purchase!Connect with Ali: www.modernpicnic.comUse code 'CEO' for 10% off! IG: @modernpicnic IG: @alikaminetsky If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re sick of chasing late invoices, you’re going to love today’s episode.Lara Hodgson is the President and CEO of Now®️, an innovative company she co-founded with Stacey Abrams. Now®️ is the first payment solution that allows B2B companies to get paid immediately while enabling a businesses’ customers to pay later. She serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard Business School and is an internationally recognized speaker, leading seminars on creativity, innovation and access to capital.Lara takes us behind the scenes in the pitch room to demystify how Now®️ raised $9.5 million in funding so even those without a finance background can clearly understand. I know many of you listening to this podcast may not need or want to go the path of getting investors or raising venture capital, which is why you’ll appreciate Lara’s practical approach to how to evaluate when you actually need money, how much to ask for, ways to get it, and how to prioritize where to spend it in your business.Whether you’re a freelancer scaling to six figures or have aspirations to build the next unicorn company with a billion dollar valuation, this conversation is a must listen if you want to leverage money as a tool for business growth.Connect with Lara: nowcorp.comIf you mention code “C2C” in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" field, Now®️ will discount your membership $250! Now®️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nowaccount/ @NOWaccountLara: https://twitter.com/NOWaccountLara?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Listener of the Week: Kristin of @districtbrandbar - https://instagram.com/districtbrandbarIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I always look forward to the episodes where I share my quarterly income reports with you! Not only do you guys get to join me behind the scenes in my business, but it also allows me to reflect and debrief on everything that happens each quarter. These income reports are like an audio archive of my 90 day business sprints over the last few years. (If you’re interested in catching up on all of my previous income reports, go to https://ellenyin.com/incomereport for the full playlist so you can binge listen and catch up.)Today I’ll share my Q3 2021 revenue, expenses, wins, and challenges with you. And in keeping with our new podcast structure, I’ll focus my case study on a key takeaway that you can apply to your own business today!Check these out! https://ellenyin.com/incomereport https://ellenyin.com/paidtocreate Oregon Stater Feature: http://www.journalgraphicsdigitalpublications.com/epubs/OSUALUMNIASSOCIATIONINC/OregonStaterFall2021/mobile/index.html?id=16  Listener of the week: Rosie Chhun of WonderCrafter!! Check out her work: https://wandercrafter.com/ Follow her on IG: @wandercrafter If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even if you don’t know him by name, you’ve seen and know his work. Today’s guest is the CEO of Harmon Brothers, the ads agency behind the most viral video ads in internet history, responsible for turning brands like Poo~Pourri, Lume, Squatty Potty, OraBrush, and Purple mattress into household names. Harmon Brothers has collectively driven more than 1 billion views and over $300 million in sales through its groundbreaking social media ads.A man of reinvention, Benton’s journey to becoming CEO is unconventional and full of surprises. I won’t give away the details of his story here in the intro, but what you can look forward to is Benton’s highly applicable insights as he takes us behind the scenes on the specific ad strategies that grew their client Lume from $1.5 million in sales to grossing $23 million in just one year. You may not grow by over 1,000% revenue in one year, but you too can turn “poop to gold” - the title of their popular book and podcast - when you implement the gold Benton reveals in our conversation today.Connect with Benton: harmonbrothers.com harmonbrothersuniversity.com Poop to Gold Podcast: http://harmonbrothers.com/podcast Harmon Brothers Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/harmon.brothers/ Instagram @harmonbrothers: https://www.instagram.com/harmon.brothers/ Twitter @harmonbros: https://twitter.com/harmonbros Harmon Brothers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmon-brothers/ Harmon Brothers YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/harmonbrothers If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you receive our weekly podcast texts on Mondays, then you have today’s guest to thank for keeping you up to speed. Sam Safer is co-founder and COO of Norby, a venture-backed startup building the marketing stack for creators, community leaders, and emerging brands. Although she is currently changing the social tech space for creators, her resume spans working for startups like Bulletin and legacy brands like the V&A and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as many entrepreneurial endeavors pre-Norby, including a published book, a sales and marketing agency, AND her own fashion jewelry line. Today Sam will be sharing how creators & brands use Norby’s innovative social tools to 10x the number of people participating in their product launches, skyrocket their click-through rates in their link in bios, and get their community to spread the word for them through Norby’s referrals feature. Connect with Sam: Sign up for your 2-week free trial! Check out Norby! @samerinsafer Instagram: @bynorby Twitter: @bynorby Tik Tok: @bynorby Brands featured in case studies: Harper Sage Norby link harpersage.com Sad Girls Club Norby link sadgirlsclub.org Bulletin Norby link bulletin.co If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the show, friends! This begins a new era on our podcast where we’ll be bringing you weekly interviews with the best & brightest in business to share each founder’s Cubicle to CEO story, breakdown one specific case study with tangible takeaways to apply today, and reveal the person behind the business in our just-for-fun lightning round.I knew my friend Gwen would be the perfect debut for this new show format, so let me introduce her real quick.Gwen Lane went from digital marketer to lifestyle blogger to business mentor and now founder of the Seven Figure Influencer program. After selling her first business, The LA Girl, Gwen now helps content creators and entrepreneurs monetize their influence with premium partnerships and digital offers, having landed dream partnerships herself with Disney, Facebook, Google, Target, American Airlines, and more!Today Gwen will be giving us the behind the scenes breakdown of why and how she invested $100K in her business to generate $1 MILLION dollars of revenue - a 10X return!Connect with Gwen: gwenlane.com @heygwenlane thespark.school sevenfigureinfluencer.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready Cubicle to CEO Community! Something new is on the way!We are taking the month of September off to bring a whole new episode structure to the Cubicle to CEO Podcast. In October we will continue to bring you the best and brightest in business, but with more focus on case studies and strategies that you can take away and implement yourself. We hope you're as excited to hear these new episodes as we are to share them with you!In the meantime, catch up on old episodes, revisit your favorites, and DM us @cubicletoceo on Instagram to get a custom playlist of episodes that will help you in your business!Mark your calendars, and I'll talk to you again on October 4th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The community that we have created with Cubicle to CEO never ceases to amaze me. This week’s episode was actually recorded live because it just so happened that I reached 25,000 friends on my personal Instagram account on the 25th of August. To celebrate, I hopped on live for 25 minutes to answer the questions that have been on my audience’s minds.They asked some incredible, high-quality questions about how to continue to scale after hitting your first $10K month, tips for hiring, why email lists are important, how to audit your IG account, and when is the right time to invest in your business. Press play to listen to this off-the-cuff episode that will provide you with great knowledge to show up as a strong leader for your business.Check out the timestamps below to see who asked what, and where in this episode you can find specific answers!2:26 - @social.moguls: After hitting your first $10K, what is your best tip for maintaining?4:19 - @janicedru: How do you balance your time between building courses, coaching, and running your podcast? When and how did you grow your team to help support you do all of it?10:33 - @smarthacooks: I am a recipe developer with a food blog that is stale. How do I keep it moving and market it?12:27 - @inesadita: What would be the best things to look at when auditing someone's Instagram?18:49 - @holistichabitswithpetra: How important is it to grow an email list?22:07 - @social.moguls: Best tips for creating your first course?23:39 - @social.moguls: Best tips for bringing other people onto your team when you have a hard time letting go of control?25:47 - @twillyjane: Knowing when to invest in your business when finances and bookings are tight but you don't want to miss out on the limited time opportunities coming up.Connect with Ellen: @missellenyin @cubicletoceo Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group Links mentioned in the episode: ellenyin.com/paidtocreate ellenyin.com/getclients ellenyin.com/flodesk How To Run Your Business Like Clockwork With Adrienne Dorison Natalie Franke's Book 'Built To Belong' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley-Lauren Elrod is the founder of Visionary Woman Productions and an entertainment industry powerhouse with two decades of experience in acting, singing, casting, and production design. After years of her business struggling to reach that $10,000 revenue month mark, she took the leap of faith last year to join Cubicle to CEO and ended up TRIPLING her income goal!If you want to hear what she changed in her business to create that explosive growth, why you need to trust yourself to say ‘no’ to people who are not your ideal clients, and how Ashley-Lauren is trying to change the culture of her industry through her business, then make sure you listen through to the end!Connect with Ashley-Lauren: @ashleylaurenofficial www.visionarywomanproductions.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where are my fellow podcasters at? This episode is for you if you want to grow your show!Starting out as an Audio Engineer grad who caught the travel bug, Jeremy Enns knew he wanted to figure out a way to be able to work for himself from wherever he wanted. Now, after 5 years of deep diving into the podcast space and falling in love with marketing, he runs Counterweight Creative, a successful podcast production and marketing agency helping creatives build podcasts that market & grow themselves.If you are a podcast host with a small  audience or you’ve hit a plateau in your monthly downloads, Jeremy is here to help you make your breakthrough! Keep listening to learn why launching a podcast shouldn’t be viewed as your primary audience builder, the most important people to pay attention to when trying to accelerate your podcast growth, and how his client with an average of 200 downloads pulled off a $300K launch. Connect with Jeremy: www.counterweightcreative.co @counterweightcreative @iamjeremyenns Referral Apps Jeremy Mentioned: Refer-O-Matic (Podcast Specific) SparkLoop (Newsletters and Email Marketing Specific) If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be real: The holiday season isn’t usually a booming period for businesses focused on nutrition or health, with family gatherings and delicious treats making it almost impossible to get people’s attention. Today’s guest however, defied all industry norms and is here to share how she did it. Bonnie Campbell is a registered dietitian and nutritionist who founded The Nourished Path, a personalized nutrition coaching company. She joined my 12 month mentorship program, Cubicle to CEO, back in December, and within mere weeks of implementing the strategies I teach in my Consistent Clients Cashflow System, she had new clients enrolling in her program even during the week of Christmas! Since then she has not only reached her goal of making her first $10,000 revenue month, but actually exceeded that income goal and made a $14K month, plus brought on 3 new coaches to help her serve her expanding clientele!Keep listening to hear how Bonnie used our CCC System to grow her business, why the simplicity is the key to sustainable success, and 3 easy habits you can try today to eat healthier without going on a strict diet. Connect with Bonnie: thenourishedpath.com @bonnie.rd The Nourished Path Facebook Group If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When someone tells you to implement systems into your business, does your mind immediately go to automated voicemails that make you press a million numbers before finally being able to talk to a person? You’re not alone if you think that, but processes and automations don’t have to eliminate the human touch, they actually create more space for it by saving you a ton of time in your business. Today I have Jordan Gill from Systems Saved Me on the show to teach you how you can streamline your business using systems, while making sure your clients enjoy every step of your process. Jordan is an operations consultant who helps overworked one-woman shows become streamlined solopreneurs. Keep on listening to hear all the tools Jordan recommends to keep her business running smoothly, what a VIP Day offer is and how she charges $5,000 for 6 hours of her time, and how you can create an extraordinary client experience while still enforcing clear boundaries so you only work when you want to.Connect with Jordan: systemssavedme.com Systems Saved Me Facebook @systemssavedme Check out the teleprompter Jordan mentioned HERE!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that time again! Let’s talk Q2 2021 and all of the wins and takeaways I’ve learned over the course of the last 3 months!If you haven’t listened to my previous income reports, I invite you to listen to my past income reports first (if not all of them, at least my Q1 2021 report). These income reports aren’t meant to be consumed under the microscope of a single quarter, but rather build on each other to tell a cumulative story of my ever-evolving journey as a business owner. I really believe in the power of talking about finances, which is why I am just so excited to be able to share with you about all the successes, struggles, number breakdowns, and lessons I have learned this quarter. As business owners, we need to have these kinds of conversations because it’s hard, and it’s REALLY hard when you’re doing it on your own and you have no reference for what’s normal and what’s not. So let’s talk about it!Listen to find out what went on behind the scenes in Quarter 2 in making $154,159, how you should look at investments and their impact on your business, and why I’m NOT prioritizing my business this summer. Enjoy this income report & want to catch up on our previous ones? Find all of them below! The Reality of of Making $250,654 In 90 Days And My First Six Figure Month (Q1 2021 Income Report) How I Made $560,348 in 2020 (Q4 Income Report) How I Made $209,264 in 90 Days (Q3 2020 Income Report) How I made $120,458.70 In 3 Months (Q2 2020 Income Report) Q1 Business Review & Income Report Read my Six Figures in Six Months Case Study Check these links out too! 100th Episode Celebration! My Team Interviews Me on Soulmates, What I Would Do With $20 Million, And Why Middle School Rocks Cubicle to CEO Membership $10K Hall of Fame Forbes Article Yamhill County's News Register Spread If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to earn rewards for sharing a podcast you already listen to weekly? Join our Cubicle to CEO Referral Rewards Program to earn fun rewards like coffee on us, free access to our business resources, and even a spot to be featured on the show! Learn more about our program  or sign up right now at ellenyin.com/superfan!Okay, full circle moment here! The woman who put me behind the podcast mic for the very first time four years ago is now a guest on our show! I could not be more thrilled to interview someone I’ve known for years, Julie Solomon.A powerhouse in the online business space with over a decade of PR, branding, and marketing experience, Julie is the creator of Pitch It Perfect & Shine. However, You probably know her best from her chart-topping show, The Influencer Podcast, which boasts millions of downloads in 170 countries worldwide.One of my favorite things about Julie is that she gives it to you straight, so we get honest about how to make big pivots in your career (she’s successfully done it multiple times), 3 tips for nailing your pitches, the biggest difference between making six figures and seven figures, and how to use purpose as a strategy for achieving your goals.Connect with Julie: www.juliesolomon.net Pitch It Perfect SHINE Accelerator @julssolomon If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to earn rewards for sharing a podcast you already listen to weekly? Join our Cubicle to CEO Referral Rewards Program to earn fun rewards like coffee on us, free access to our business resources, and even a spot to be featured on the show! Learn more about our program  or sign up right now at ellenyin.com/superfan!Today’s guest is no stranger to our Cubicle to CEO community as a membership alum turned success coach inside our 12 month mentorship program who has supported, cheered, and guided many of you along your journey to your first $10,000 month!If you don’t know her yet, meet Casey Blum, a women’s weight loss coach and founder of Curvy in Thirty. In the last decade, Casey has had 31 jobs but after joining Cubicle to CEO almost 2 years ago, she is now 100% self-employed and in the first four months of 2021 made more in her business than she did working a full-time day job PLUS a part-time weekend gig. Today Casey’s sharing her own journey of growing her business from a side hustle to multiple $10K months, how she stopped lowballing and discounting her services and actually started attracting her dream clients, the key changes she saw in her business after applying our Consistent Clients Cashflow System, and why growing her followers on Instagram is no longer a priority for her (and what’s been working instead). Connect with Casey: curvyinthirty.com @caseyfitcakes If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to earn rewards for sharing a podcast you already listen to weekly? Join our Cubicle to CEO Referral Rewards Program to earn fun rewards like coffee on us, free access to our business resources, and even a spot to be featured on the show! Learn more about our program  or sign up right now at ellenyin.com/superfan!If you’re a non-profit leader, today’s guest is one of the foremost thought leaders innovating how we give back and create change through nonprofits. Blythe Hill is the Founder and CEO of the Dressember Foundation, an anti-human trafficking organization that has raised over $13 million dollars through their annual campaigns. Blythe and Dressember have been featured in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, on the TODAY Show, and she was even named one of InStyle’s 50 Badass Women of 2019.Keep listening to hear the #1 strategy she used to grow Dressember from its initial winter style challenge to a global movement, how their organization keeps their donors engaged year-round, the biggest misconceptions the public has about human trafficking and how we can be better allies and advocates, and Blythe’s transparent breakdown of where money is allocated in nonprofit organizations. Even if you’re not a non-profit CEO or founder, Blythe shares wisdom on leadership, networking, and community engagement every business can benefit from.Connect with Blythe:  www.dressember.org @dressember @blythehill If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to earn rewards for sharing a podcast you already listen to weekly? Join our Cubicle to CEO Referral Rewards Program to earn fun rewards like coffee on us, free access to our business resources, and even a spot to be featured on the show! Learn more about our program  or sign up right now at ellenyin.com/superfan!Hey it’s your girl Ellen here! We are here to celebrate a crazy milestone together: Happy 100th episode and 2 year show anniversary Cubicle to CEO listeners! If I remember correctly, we launched this show with 4 episodes so that means for the last 96 weeks in a row, no matter what’s going on in my business or life, I have published a new episode for you every Monday and you guys have listened in!Whether you have been here since episode one, or just started listening in, I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all of you for coming back week after week and especially for sharing with your friends. Keeping this show going and being able to provide you this free content is a labor of love and requires a big investment of our time, energy, and money behind the scenes to make it happen. So to help us continue on for another 100 episodes, I have a favor to ask: would you pause this episode real quick to text just two friends who have never listened in to our podcast before and share your favorite episode with them? Your word of mouth support is what helps our content reach more listeners whose businesses we’d love to support. This show is just as much yours as it is mine, and I wanted to take this week as an opportunity to try a different show format that puts me in the interview seat! Today I have my full-time team members, Sabrina, Dassi, and Andi joining me for a fun, unfiltered episode that gives you an idea of what we’re like off the clock! They have each prepared three thought-provoking questions - some personal, some business - that I’ve never answered before on any podcast interview or even shared on social media.Press play to hear how I finessed an interview with Miss USA with zero credentials, the reasons I’d love to go back to my middle school days, and the times I’ve almost quit being an entrepreneur (+ why I didn’t). If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to get your hands on some free gifts? Check out the pinned post in the Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group to learn how you can get access to an exclusive lesson from inside the Cubicle to CEO Membership, my client contract template from Honeybook (my favorite time-saving client management system), AND my guide sharing 32 ways to get leads fast!Being an entrepreneur is a lonely journey if you don’t have people in your corner who understand the wild ups and downs of owning a business. You’re about to meet my biz besties, Laura Markz and Tessabella Jelten, who have been those people for me. Despite having never YET (although we’re planning a trip) meeting each other in person, the three of us have texted, called, and FaceTimed through some of the best and worst times of each other’s lives over the last three years. Having such motivated, insanely smart women on speed dial is a lifeline on the tough days in my business, and whenever I have needed advice, strategy, a referral, or even swift kick in the butt, they have showed up for my success. This episode really feels like you’re thrown right into the middle of our ongoing group chat, so grab a snack and get cozy as we talk about why it is so important to find business friends whose approaches complement your own + where to find these people, how you can make your business a sellable asset, and the 2 ‘must try’ strategies everyone in the online industry says to do that we flat out disagree with! Connect with Laura: @lauramarkz www.lauramarkz.com Connect with Tessabella: @tessaabellaa www.leadflowagent.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too!  Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to earn rewards for sharing a podcast you already listen to weekly? Join our Cubicle to CEO Referral Rewards Program to earn fun rewards like coffee on us, free access to our business resources, and even a spot to be featured on the show! Learn more about our program and sign up right now at ellenyin.com/superfan!Today we are back with the second half of our author mini-series with guest Jessi Beyer! If being an author is a dream of yours, but you feel held back because the size of your audience doesn’t fit the mold of what’s required to land a book deal through a traditional publisher, Jessi is here to make the case for why self-publishing may be an even better route for you!Jessi has been an avid writer since she could hold a pen, and landed herself a spot on 9 different bestseller lists within the first 72 hours of her book being released. Despite previously getting rejected by 100 literary agents, Jessi was determined to get her book into the hands who needed it most. She self-published, learned a bunch of tips and tricks that she now teaches in her Aspiring Authors Incubator, and ended up 10xing her business’ revenue within the first 6 months of her book launch!If you’re an aspiring author with a small audience, you’ll want to write all of this down. Press play to hear Jessi’s proven strategy for landing your book on a bestsellers list, the reason she prefers self-publishing over traditional publishing, how to keep the momentum of book sales going long-term, and a brilliant hack for earning 4% extra on every copy of your book sold! Connect with Jessi: @jessibeyerinternational Become A Bestselling Author In The Next Six Months If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too! Learn more here! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to earn rewards for sharing a podcast you already listen to weekly? Join our Cubicle to CEO Referral Rewards Program to earn fun rewards like coffee on us, free access to our business resources, and even a spot to be featured on the show! Learn more about our program HERE, or sign up right now at ellenyin.com/superfan!This week’s episode kicks off a 2 part interview series for all you aspiring first time authors on how to get your book out in the world. We’ll be exploring this through the lens of traditional publishing as well going the self-publishing route. Our first guest, Kat Harris, walks us step by step through how she landed a traditional six figure publishing deal for her debut book, Sexless In The City.Growing up, Kat was very aware that writing was not her strong suit. In fact, she nearly failed her college writing course and had a teacher tell her that she was not good at it. Years later, Kat ended up starting a blog, The Refined Woman, to have candid conversations about traditionally taboo topics. Similar to myself, Kat believes in the power of transparency and I love how specific she gets with the detailed breakdown of how she landed a two book deal for $160,000 as a first time author. Listen in for Kat’s inspiring story of turning her weakness into her profession, how she negotiated a $10K offer into a six figure deal, and why you should never compromise on your pricing.Connect with Kat:  The Refined Collective Podcast @therefinedcollective @therefinedwoman TRW Single Ladies Private Facebook Group If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too! Learn more here! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to earn rewards for sharing a podcast you already listen to weekly? Join our Cubicle to CEO Referral Rewards Program to earn fun rewards like coffee on us, free access to our business resources, and even a spot to be featured on the show! Learn more about our program HERE, or sign up right now at ellenyin.com/superfan!I have a real treat for you guys this week. Today I will be the one in the interview seat! My friend Tiff Cheng so graciously allowed me to share this episode of her podcast, Become An Entrepreneur, where she interviewed me and we really had the best time chatting about everything under the sun. There is a lot about my story I haven’t shared on this show previously, so I am very excited to open up more of my life to you guys.I just loved how this conversation was so honest about what it’s really like to leave the cubicle world and dive head first into being the CEO of your own business. If you want to hear more about what it was like for me immigrating to the US and being raised in an Asian household, why I think your comfort zone is like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and my #1 business strategy (that has nothing to do with marketing), then I would love for you guys to give this episode a listen! Also, if you don’t listen to her already, please add Tiff’s podcast, Become An Entrepreneur, to your podcast rotation. Thank you Tiff for letting us republish this awesome episode!Connect with Tiff: Become An Entrepreneur Podcast @itstiffcheng itstiffcheng.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too! Learn more here! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dzung is giving away a free copy of her Honeysuckle cookbook! Join our Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group and comment on the giveaway post what your favorite recipe to cook is! You definitely don't want to miss out on winning this collection of delicious recipes!If content is king, then food is queen on this talented YouTuber’s channel. Here to talk about her journey to 1 million subscribers and beyond is content creator and author of The Honeysuckle Cookbook, Dzung Lewis!After getting her degree and pursuing an unfulfilling career in finance, Dzung was actually laid off from her job as an analyst, but that ended up being a blessing in disguise. Dzung and her then boyfriend (now husband) dove headfirst into YouTube in 2009. By combining her love of cooking and his creative passion for production, they launched Honeysuckle, a channel with hundreds of mouthwatering recipes and high quality food content that have racked up over 22 million views this year alone.Dzung is dishing out all the insight about how to win with the YouTube algorithm, the ways she generates revenue as a content creator, and how you can drive traffic to your videos even when you don’t have an audience yet. If you’ve been curious to learn more about YouTube as a marketing platform for your business, then this episode is sure to satisfy your craving.Connect with Dzung:  Honeysuckle YouTube Channel @honeysuckle If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Join our referral rewards program by signing up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan , and share your custom referral link with your biz besties to get them to sign up too! Learn more here! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our next Paid to Create 3 Day LIVE Challenge: ellenyin.com/paidtocreateIf taxes make you want to cry, today’s guest is going to be your new best friend. Here to share how she saves her clients a minimum of $10,000 in taxes per year through overlooked deductions is tax strategist Jessica Smith, founder & CEO of Tax Savvy Jessica. After having her business as a side hustle for almost a decade, Jessica realized how much her ‘stable job’ was holding her back from the potential of her own company. She joined our Cubicle to CEO membership and within a year of implementing our Consistent Clients Cashflow System, had reached her first $10K month and took the leap from full-time employee to going full-time in her business and hiring her own employee! Stick around to hear 3 things all business owners need to do to prepare for tax season, her #1 tax saving vehicle you should consider, and how she changed her service structure to earn 2-4x more per client and scale her business to consistent $15K months!Connect with Jessica:  www.taxsavvyjessica.com @taxsavvyjessica Check out her 'Top 10 Quickbooks Online Mistakes' freebie available in our Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group! If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You definitely will not need to play this on 2x speed because today’s guest is packing as much knowledge as possible into every second of this episode! Here to tell us how implementing systems took her from working in a grocery store to growing and managing a team for her thriving agency, is Say Gabriel! After a lifetime of knowing that writing and communication was her calling, Say created the career of her dreams through her digital agency - Anansi Content - and quickly scaled it to 6 figures in just two years. The turning point for her was when she started creating and implementing systems in every area of her business. You all better have your pen and paper at the ready because listening to Say had me excited to start drawing out flow charts!Stay tuned in to hear the two expectations to get rid of when you’re hiring, the thought processes you can walk yourself through to determine which parts of your business to outsource first, and how to simplify systems so they aren’t as scary and will actually work!Connect with Say: Get to know Say! anansicontent.com @sayanansi Facebook LinkedIn YouTube  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are you building customer relationships in your business? Most businesses default to sending a coffee as a way to add personal touch, but the real key to connection is just making your customer feel like there is a human in your business that recognizes that they are human as well - not just another number.Today’s CEO built a global company on the core value of connection, helping businesses strengthen the relationships that they have with their customers. Matt Barnett is the official ‘Papa Bear’ of Bonjoro, a product used to provide a unique and personalized approach to engaging directly with customers through video messages. And they’re not stopping there. Bonjoro is available in 27 languages and continues to innovate the customer experience space with new tools that automate processes, but never relationships. If you’re seeking insight on how to turn your customers into loyal brand evangelists and build a thriving affiliate program, then Matt’s your guy. Listen in to hear how personal video introductions helped Matt get a 100% response rate on his emails, how he scaled Bonjoro from 0 to 40,000 users in just 3 years entirely by word of mouth, and what it’s like to lead a business with a remote team spread across more than 5 countries.Connect with Matt:  ellenyin.com/bonjoro @bonjoroapp LinkedIn If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey fellow book lovers! Want to know the must-read books written BY female entrepreneurs FOR female entrepreneurs? Check out the 12 Books Every Female Founder/Entrepreneur/CEO Should Read, curated by me & Suzanne Vetillart (CEO of Boma Jewelry)!We are back at it again, friends! I can’t believe we are on our third year of talking about how much money we make and sharing it with the world. You guys have made it known how the transparency of our numbers, and our willingness to talk about this typically ‘taboo’ topic, has been beneficial for you guys to hear. So as long as you guys are loving it, I plan to keep sharing all of it with you!A lot has happened in this last quarter and I think hearing all of the highs and lows of my business in the past 90 days will show you the actions you need to take sometimes as an entrepreneur with a growth mindset! It can be difficult to have to consciously make decisions knowing you won’t see the same growth that you’re used to seeing. But when it comes to revitalizing the backend health of your business, those are the moves you have to make in order to create a business that will be sustainable and scalable for years to come.Stick around to hear how my role as CEO has changed, why we had to reevaluate our Facebook ad strategy, and how I had my highest revenue generating and lowest profit generating numbers come from the same month. Let’s dive on into this, shall we?Enjoy these income reports & want to catch up on previous ones? Check them out below! Q1 Business Review & Income Report How I made $120,458.70 In 3 Months (Q2 2020 Income Report) How I Made $209,264 in 90 Days (Q3 2020 Income Report) How I Made $560,348 in 2020 (Q4 Income Report) Read my Six Figures in Six Months Case Study If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View the Cubicle to CEO X Boma Book List of our top 12 must-read books written BY AND FOR women in business: https://www.ellenyin.com/blog/12-books-every-female-founder-entrepreneur-ceo-should-readIf you want to shop Boma’s beautiful selection of handmade pieces, you can go to bomajewelry.com and use the code “READERS” at checkout to save 15%.Over the last few years, companies everywhere have been making a conscious effort to implement sustainability into their business models, but I feel that few have done it with the long-term vision and intentionality of one of my favorite brands, Boma. Boma is a handmade, ethical jewelry brand paving the way for social purpose corporations that believe in the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profits.Today I have the honor of talking with my friend, factory owner, and CEO of Boma, Suzanne Vetillart, to get her perspective on what building a truly sustainable business looks like beyond the walls of manufacturing and product creation. After spending her post-grad years working in architecture and becoming a mom of four, Suzanne realized she needed a change of pace in her career. She returned to the family-owned jewelry business her parents founded and stepped into the role of CEO.My conversation with Suzanne left me thinking about how so many social-impact businesses overlook how they can give back internally, starting with their own company footprint and people. It’s challenged me to rethink “sustainability” as just another buzzword, and I know you’ll be inspired by Suzanne’s wisdom to implement changes in your business too. Keep listening to hear the refreshing reason why Suzanne WANTS Boma to be copied by other companies, how leaders can promote sustainability in their teams and culture, ways to innovate, and why we need more diverse examples of what a CEO looks like.Connect with Suzanne: www.bomajewelry.com Use code 'READERS' for 15% off! @bomajewelry If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want even more Cubicle to CEO insight, extra resources, and a network of growing entrepreneurs just like yourself? Join our Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group to get access to it all!Today is super exciting because we have our very first returning guest on the show! After nearly 2 years, I could not be more thrilled to welcome back a friend, student, and now $10K month earner, Lesa Banks.Lesa is a former Fortune 500 marketing executive who decided to hang up her slacks after 13 years in corporate America so she could work in her PJs from home, founding her own brand, Pajama Marketer. A mom with two young sons, Lesa helps other moms make MORE money while spending LESS time away from their families. She was actually one of the very first students in my membership, Cubicle to CEO, and used our Consistent Clients Cashflow System we teach in our program to generate multiple $10K months! Now in the third year of her entrepreneurial journey, she recently launched a course about Pinterest marketing (check the show notes for a special coupon code just for our community) and runs a marketing agency with her husband, Rick, providing high quality but affordable marketing services to small businesses! If you want to get to know Lesa, or catch up on the growth she’s experienced since the last time she was behind the mic in episode #6 on our podcast, then definitely stick around. We will be chatting about the roadblocks that come with making a huge career transition, the exact breakdown of how she achieved her $10K months, and the key things all small businesses need to know about social media marketing - including one small tweak that will make a HUGE impact on how your customers perceive your brand online.Connect with Lesa: pajamamarketer.com rblbmarketing.com  @pajamamarketer Pinterest Pinning for Business Course$20 off for Cubicle to CEO Members! If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want even more Cubicle to CEO insight, extra resources, and a network of growing entrepreneurs just like yourself? Join our Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group to get access to it all!If you’re looking for scrappy strategies to grow your business, you came to the right place. Today’s guest knows what it means to use what she has right in front of her, and turn it into something remarkable. Jess Ekstrom is the founder of Headbands of Hope as well as Bright Pages, the creator of Mic Drop Workshop (a program for women who want to become paid keynote speakers - I’m a student and love it!), and author of Chasing the Bright Side.Headbands of Hope has been featured on national TV and worn by celebrities like Kelsea Ballerini & Khloe Kardashian, but more importantly, they’ve donated over 600,000 headbands to children with illnesses with their buy one give one model, reaching every single children's hospital in America and 22 countries.Even more impressive? Jess started this company in 2012 from her dorm room as a 19 year old college student and had to get super creative with launching a product line and spreading the word on a nonexistent budget and social presence. Now after writing a book, creating a course, and launching a new business in the midst of the pandemic, Jess is sharing how she used what she had to make what she wanted, the reasons why you should (or shouldn’t) keep trying to build your business, and why you don’t want to be a Cheesecake Factory speaker (don’t worry you’ll get what I mean after listening). By the way, Jess is generously gifting our podcast community a one month subscription to her online journaling product, Bright Pages! Use the code “ELLEN” at checkout to redeem your free month! You can pick your prompt pathway based on what you want to currently achieve and then receive daily guided journal prompts designed to help you get clarity on what you want to do! Head to brightpages.com, create a free account, pick your prompt pathway, and then use my code “ELLEN” at checkout - this isn’t a sponsored plug, just an awesome gift from Jess to our listeners! Connect with Jess: jessekstrom.com brightpages.com IG: @jess_ekstrom Twitter: @jess_ekstrom LinkedIn Facebook If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Honeybook! Sign up for a 7 day free trial and lock in your 50% first year discount with Ellen's favorite client management system software: http://share.honeybook.com/ellenI am back with another short and sweet solo episode. This one is going to be focused on a hot topic that is something you either have been guilty of doing yourself, or it really really irks you. We are going to be talking about the age old question "Hey, can I pick your brain?". We've all been there, either on the receiving end or perhaps sent that message yourself. Someone actually asked me how to address this kind of message in our monthly CEO calls for my membership, which made me realize that this is something I'm sure a lot of you are curious about as well.  And if you have sent that message, don't beat yourself up about it , most of the time people who ask that come from a place of really good intention. The issue is a lack of understanding of what you are actually asking for when you send this message, and that's exactly what we are going to go over today, as well as why you need to set these boundaries, and how to answer this question in a kind but firm way.Want get all of these responses as a PDF download to keep in your back pocket? Join our Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group to get access to this free resource!Enjoy these income reports & want to catch up on previous ones? Check them out below! How I Made $560,348 in 2020 (Q4 Income Report) How I Made $209,264 in 90 Days (Q3 2020 Income Report) How I Made $120,458.70 In 3 Months (Q2 2020 Income Report) Q1 Business Review & Income Report Read my Six Figures in Six Months Case Study If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Play BINGO with us! Go to @cubicletoceo to learn how you can win a $100 Amazon Gift Card for while playing a game of our Podcast BINGO!Have you heard? We’re on a mission to help 500 female entrepreneurs who work with clients make their first $10,000 month this year through our 12 month membership (we like to call it more of a mentorship), Cubicle to CEO! Today’s guest is going in our $10K Hall of Fame as one of those 500 women, and we wanted to celebrate her on the show for reaching that milestone of her first $10K month - all with less than 500 Instagram followers! This is proof you can scale your business with a small audience!Meet April Ray, a web designer and marketing strategist who creates websites that turn visitors into customers. This wife and mom of two little ones lives on a cattle farm in Kentucky and joined Cubicle to CEO when she was six weeks postpartum with a business that felt stagnant.In her first 30 days with us, she made back her entire annual investment. Today, April shares with us what gave her the confidence to go from charging $250 for a website to landing $7500 website clients, how empowering her clients through a simple strategy you can implement immediately has not only boosted retention but also created a recurring revenue stream, and how scaling down her service offerings actually allowed her to scale up her revenue to $10K months in just one year!You’ll also want to take notes on her best tips for how your website should flow to convert visitors into customers, and the key elements to focus on with your website if you’re just starting out! Connect with April: aprilraycreative.comBrand Your Business In 30 Minutes! @aprilmichelle9 April Ray Creative Facebook Page If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re giving away a copy of Kelsey’s book inside our free FB group this week! Just hop on over to the pinned post in the Cubicle to CEO Community and tell us your most influential mentor to be entered to win! We’re back with part 2 of our mini series on mentorship! Today’s guest is making the case for why your favorite influencer you have on that pedestal may not actually be the best mentor to help you achieve your goals - and who you should be seeking out instead. Kelsey Chapman is a podcaster and personal cheerleader to women creating their dream businesses and lives. Throughout her life, she was impacted by countless mentors who guided and supported her, which inspired her to write her book, What They Taught Me: Recognizing The Mentors Who Will Take You From Dream To Done. To pay it forward, she spends her days mentoring hundreds of women in her Radiant Communities.Press play for Kelsey’s wisdom on the kinds of qualities you should look for in a mentor, where to find mentors and how to make the big ask, when it's time to start paying for one, and how to get past imposter syndrome if you want to become a mentor yourself! This episode is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about mentorship, let’s dig in!Connect with Kelsey: Kelseychapman.com/ @kelschapman Order Her Book! What They Taught Me: Recognizing The Mentors Who Will Take You From Dream To Done. If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Answer this week's Question of the Week in our Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group NOW for a chance to win a $10 Starbucks gift card!I’m so excited to kick-off two back to back episodes on our podcast on the topic of mentorship. For our first conversation, I want to introduce you to today’s special guest, Delores Morton. Delores is the CEO of Step Up, one of my favorite non-profit organizations offering mentorship programs to high school girls to reach their full potential and become the next generation of womxn leaders.With 20 years as an accomplished nonprofit executive designing and leading creative enterprises, Delores has worked with iconic brands like Americorps, L’Oreal, Disney, and Barbie, to create lasting change through philanthropic partnerships. Not to mention, she has been honored as a Champion for Change by President Obama for her work. No big deal, right?Whether you’re a non-profit leader or a business owner with an impact-driven mission, keep listening to hear Delores share what the data says about why mentorship matters at all stages in your career, how you can attract corporate sponsors, celebrities and build innovative brand partnerships to support your cause, and how to grow a loyal base of donors and members.Connect with Delores: www.suwn.org  Step Up's Upcoming Events @stepupwomensnetwork Step Up Women's Network Facebook Page @deloresjewels If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can't get enough Cubicle to CEO? Join our Facebook Group to get extra resources, insider info, and a network of amazing entrepreneurs to chat about all things business with! What are you waiting for? Join the Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group NOW!What makes someone instantly appealing? Why do we trust or gravitate toward certain public figures or brands more than others? Today’s guest is an expert on the science of attraction and is going to blow your mind on how you can use this powerful psychology to improve your customer’s learning experience and grow your business. Vicki Kunkel is a serial edu-preneur (AKA educational entrepreneur) who has built a 200,000 subscriber training portal that she sold to an international consultancy in 2010, and her book “Instant Appeal” made Houston Business Chronicle’s list of “one of the top 10 business books to read”!Vicki walks us through everything from the primal factors that influence our unconscious mind and how we perceive brands to the most creative ways  to add gamification to your online courses. She even scientifically broke down why certain politicians have lost elections!Trust me, you’ll want your notebook or Notes app nearby for this one. Keep listening to hear Vicki’s advice on subtle changes in phrasing that will hook in your audience, the top 3 recommendations you can implement in your business right now to increase your sales, and why the pursuit of being perfect will actually hurt your business. Connect with Vicki:  digitalwits.com Instant Appeal Book If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our Cubicle to CEO Community Facebook Group!It has been a hot minute since I’ve sat down to record an episode alone that wasn’t an income report! I am so amped to be recording this quick episode for you guys on how to battle Impostor Syndrome. Everyone I know has faced impostor syndrome at one point or another, and many still confront it all the time in their business. That is why today I am here to share 3 tips that I use to face and overcome my impostor syndrome as I continue to grow my business. Press play if you want to hear these tips, as well as what your impostor syndrome says about you, and an easy way to start tackling it TODAY!Want to make your first $10k month? Watch our FREE Masterclass to learn how!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An entrepreneur’s journey is definitely a rollercoaster, and I think there are few people who understand that more than today’s guest. We are joined on the show by Shelton Wilder, a serial entrepreneur who turned a failed business into founding one of the top luxury real estate teams in the LA area, the Shelton Wilder Group.From living an affluent life as a young entrepreneur, to rebuilding from bankruptcy, to then pitching her clothing company on Shark Tank, and now killing it in the luxury real estate space, Shelton is a true testament to what you can accomplish when you keep your focus on the road in front of you, instead of looking in the rearview mirror. Keep listening to hear Shelton talk about what it was like to pitch to the sharks, the easy ways you can  leverage video marketing to grow your business, and how to grieve letting go of something you’ve worked hard on to move onto something better.Connect with Shelton: @sheltonwilderestates  www.sheltonwilder.com Wilder Ways of Real Estate CourseMake sure to register with Ellen's link and use code 'CEO10' for 10% off! If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everyone can win over Simon Cowell, but today’s guest did just that to get her golden ticket to Hollywood.Quigley, aka Casey Goode, shined as a contestant on season 8 of American Idol before getting cut during the semifinals round. Even though her dreams of making it as a musician came to a halt, Quigley’s true spotlight moment didn’t come until she discovered her love of photoshoot design & production, putting her creative genius front and center instead of letting a show define her story. Since then, she has become a digital content creator super star with her popular blog and Instagram account, @officiallyquigley, amassing 330,000 loyal followers. If her gorgeous shoots don’t wow you, then her authentic personality will definitely make you a fan! Seriously, go check out her account. Her photo game is unmatched.These days, Quigley loves spending time with her husband and adorable baby, creating unique content, and teaching self-care and mindset to other creators through her education company, Soulcial Media. I actually first connected with Quigley when we collaborated on her Creator Course Bundle last year, and she truly has one of the best hearts. Listen in to hear us talk about the best tips for creating eye-catching photos for social media, the importance of showing off the unedited parts of life, and why quitting can be a good thing when you pause one passion to give yourself the time to pursue another.Connect with Quigley: www.officiallyquigley.com www.soulcialmedia.com @officiallyquigley @thesoulcialmedia If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want access to Haley's live masterclass on how to scale a 7 figure course or membership site, join us inside the Paid to Create Challenge! Sign up here: ellenyin.com/paidtocreateTry Kajabi (me and Haley's favorite course hosting platform) FREE for 14 days: ellenyin.com/kajabiIt’s always a good day on the podcast when I get to host one of my dear friends, and today you get to meet the brilliant Haley Burkhead. Haley is the creator of Recurring Profit. She uses sales psychology to help entrepreneurs scale their course or membership site to $1 million dollars with an evergreen funnel! I’ve seen the power of sales psychology first hand in growing my own membership to a six figure product, and also as a coach inside Haley’s Recurring Profit program. I brought her on today to chat about why we both believe so strongly in the Paid to Create method of pre-selling your online course to a handful of beta students so you can live teach your lessons and get paid to create the content in real-time WITH them.Haley will also be joining us inside the Paid to Create 3 Day Challenge as a special guest speaker! She’ll be live teaching a masterclass on how to go evergreen with the course you create with us inside the challenge and scale it using her Recurring Profit Method - the proven strategies she used to build a $6 million dollar program without relying on Facebook ads, live launching, or a big warm audience to attract leads!You definitely don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to personally learn from her, so head on over to ellenyin.com/paidtocreate and sign up to get access to Haley’s bonus masterclass inside the challenge! Keep listening to hear Haley’s scrappy story of turning $12 in her business bank account into a multi-7 figure company.If you're interested in learning more about Haley's program Recurring Profit and signing up for a 7 figure Action Plan Call, fill out THIS form first, and then submit your name HERE so Ellen can help move your application to the front of the line!Connect with Haley: heyhaley.com @haleyburkhead Ellen's episode on the Hey Haley Podcast If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our next Paid to Create 3 Day LIVE Challenge: ellenyin.com/paidtocreateToday I have another student success story I want to celebrate with you! Claire Woodhouse is an incredible wife, mother, blogger, and new course creator! She is the founder of the Secretly Healthy Home blog, sharing delicious dessert recipes to help other women enjoy their sweet tooth without any guilt. Claire recently launched her Smart Sweet Tooth System through participating in my Paid to Create Challenge and enrolled 12 founding (aka “beta”) students in just 3 days, BEFORE she even created a single lesson! The cash injection from her beta launch allowed her to pay for her video + membership platform hosting costs so she could launch this product with zero dollars spent out of pocket for her expenses.If you want access to the step-by-step Paid to Create method Claire followed to create your own online course in just 3 days, come join me for our next LIVE 3 day challenge! RSVP at ellenyin.com/paidtocreate.Stay tuned to hear about how Claire was able to bootstrap the launch of her first digital product and her #1 advice for all new entrepreneurs. If you’re a listener with big dreams of becoming an entrepreneur or growing your business with online courses, this one's for you! Connect with Claire: secretlyhealthyhome.com @secretlyhealthyhome  Secretly Healthy Home Facebook Page Secretly Healthy Home Pinterest  @secretlyhealthyhome Tik Tok If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our next Paid to Create 3 Day LIVE Challenge: ellenyin.com/paidtocreateGet Hashtag Hacks for only $27: ellenyin.com/hashtaghacksOur next guest is coming to you all the way from the land down under. Jennifer McKinley became a serial entrepreneur after realizing her corporate job was no longer bringing fulfillment to her life. Now, she is the founder and CEO of Cor Silver Skincare, and more recently The Beauty of Profit First, a company dedicated to helping small businesses take control of their company’s finances without having to learn or understand accounting.Jennifer is a student in Cubicle to CEO, my annual membership that helps entrepreneurs who offer client services make their first $10,000 month. Not only did she achieve her $10K month, but Jennifer also successfully implemented the methods I teach inside my Hashtag Hacks course and Paid to Create Challenge, proving that you don’t need a large audience to build a profitable business. Keep listening to hear why it is so important to manage your finances with a profit first approach, how Parkinson’s Law impacts her business mindset, and how she got her first client with only 30 Instagram followers.Connect with Jennifer: Learn and Implement Profit First with Jennifer ($300 off with code ELLENYIN) thebeautyofprofitfirst.com @the_beauty_of_profit_first The Beauty of Profit First Facebook Page corsilver.com @corsilver Cor Silver Facebook Page If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our next Paid to Create 3 Day LIVE Challenge: ellenyin.com/paidtocreate It is the episode you have all been waiting for, the Q4 Income Report and 2020 Business Overview!I am so excited for this episode because I am going to be super transparent with you about our finances, the revenue and the expenses, the profit margins, along with what went well and what didn't. 2020 taught me A LOT about my own business as my team and I tried and eliminated various different strategies throughout the year. If you're ready to hear me nerd out about everything that happened not only in the 4th quarter of our business, but all of 2020, then be sure to stick around. I hope you get some value from it!Enjoy these income reports & want to catch up on previous ones? Check them out below! Q1 Business Review & Income Report How I made $120,458.70 In 3 Months (Q2 2020 Income Report) How I Made $209,264 in 90 Days (Q3 2020 Income Report) Read my Six Figures in Six Months Case Study If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our next Paid to Create 3 Day LIVE Challenge: ellenyin.com/paidtocreateHey, have you been thinking about creating your first digital product this year? I want  you to jump into my Paid to Create Challenge.This live challenge is action-oriented & to the point - I’ll walk you step by step through how to launch the beta version of your course or membership site and get your first paying students in just 3 days! I’m serious, if you join me live for ONE hour each day for just 3 days, we can have your product ready to sell before you create a single lesson.Instead, you’ll actually get paid to create the content live with your founding students, so you can prove your offer in the marketplace and get a cash injection to bootstrap your investment in any tech tools so you don’t have to pay money out of pocket or waste your time filming all your lessons before you know if people actually want to buy your course. If you want to join our next live challenge group  AND get a free trial of Kajabi, my favorite all-in-one online marketing + course platform, head on over to ellenyin.com/paidtocreate for all the details and to save your spot!And just to show you how realistic this is, I want to introduce you to Kaylyn Dawley, co-founder of Action Jackson Promotions, a videography company in Vancouver, Washington that helps real estate professionals bring in more business by marketing their listings through video. Kaylyn is an amazing member of Cubicle to CEO, my annual membership helping entrepreneurs who sell client services make their first $10K month without a large audience or posting every day, but today, she’s sharing her personal experience of going through the Paid to Create Challenge to create her first online course, YouTube Quickstart. Keep listening to hear how Kaylyn successfully went from idea to her first paying students in literally 3 days and how adding a digital product to her service-based business has not only allowed her to expand her client base but also extend the lifetime value of each of her clients by upselling them into her signature service!You’ll leave this episode feeling super inspired by how simple it can be to create your own digital product, so let’s dive in!Connect with Kaylyn: Action Jackson Promotions @actionjacksonpromos Youtube Quickstart If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It feels like everyone these days wants to get sponsored and tap into the world of influencer marketing, but today’s guest was one of the first to explore the potential of influencer marketing when she started her agency nearly 7 years ago.Lindsey Heppner is the founder and CEO of VAMPPED., the leading creative and talent management agency based in Los Angeles. After facing a near death experience, Lindsey reevaluated everything in her life, and found herself spearheading the influencer movement. Now, she manages talent from micro-influencers to some of the biggest names in social media right now, and has worked with mega brands like Bumble, Sugar Bear Hair, PacSun, and many more. This conversation was such a blast to record, and just talking with Lindsey got my creative juices flowing. Press play to hear why micro-influencers are brands’ secret weapons and how to make a ton of noise when you need to get scrappy and market like a disruptor.Connect with Lindsey: Vampped.com @vampped @linzheppner If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am SO excited to introduce you to a dear friend and a favorite past client of mine, Amy Lacey. We took a trip down memory lane together and caught up on Amy’s inspiring journey of making a mid-life career pivot at age 46 and starting a business in an industry she had no prior experience in that has changed the food space forever.Amy is the author of Cali’flour Kitchen and founder of Cali’flour Foods, the brand that pioneered the cauliflower pizza crust craze. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2010, she realized she needed to change her eating habits. With the determination to find recipes to make healthy versions of her favorite foods like pizza, she discovered how amazing cauliflower based products are (despite having hated cauliflower most of her life). These days you can find Cali’flour Foods’ cauliflower pizza crusts, flatbreads, and other entrees in national chains like Safeway, WalMart, Whole Foods, and Kroger! After working dozens of trade + media shows with the Cali’flour Foods team and sampling more cauliflower pizza crusts than most normal humans in a lifetime, I can confidently say that Amy’s products are as delicious as they are healthy.Stay tuned to hear Amy’s story of going from selling at the local farmer's market to $6 million in online sales in one year, the number one marketing strategy that exploded her business, and why she’s on a mission to turn her mess into her message.Connect with Amy: heyamylacey.com califlourfoods.com Cali'Flour Foods @califlourfoods @heyamylacey If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was so impressed with my conversation with today’s guest, Christina Scalera - and not just because she’s managed to take almost 8 months off this year while still running a 7 figure business. Christina is the attorney and founder of The Contract Shop, a contract template store for creative entrepreneurs, wedding professionals, and coaches. I can’t stress enough how important a solid legal foundation for your business is, so if you need any contracts, check out The Contract Shop here!The queen of D-Commerce, Christina now teaches other entrepreneurs how they too can create their own highly profitable digital downloads shop with her course, Products on Tap.Also, Christina has an Ultimate Product Creation Plan, which includes all the tools you need to build your own digital download product and provide your audience with the ‘done-for-you’ resources they have been searching for. Go to cs.christinascalera.com/upcg to get access to this incredible FREE resource!Listen in to learn how she built a powerful affiliate program, why she purposely paused business growth for a few months to focus on optimizing the customer experience, the key differences between writing a high converting product description page versus traditional sales page or sales funnel, and how she has created her dream schedule that allows her to work as much or as little as she wants to. Christina drops so much knowledge in this one, so grab a pen and paper and let’s dive in.Connect with Christina:  Ultimate Digital Download Creation Guide christinascalera.com thecontractshop.com @christinascalera If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding the balance between work and personal time can be difficult to establish. Today’s guest knows all about the struggles of hustling too hard, and has done a full 180 in order to reprioritize and find time + emotional freedom.Meet one of our Cubicle to CEO members, Apryl Thatch. Apryl achieved “six-figure success” in the finance risk management industry, but, feeling overworked and emotionally drained, she left her career to become a serial entrepreneur. She recently took a six week sabbatical to refresh her outlook, and today we chat about the importance of setting boundaries in your career, the difference between an employee and entrepreneur mindset, and how joining my membership, Cubicle to CEO, helped her achieve THREE $10K DAYS in a single month!If you’re a service-based entrepreneur serious about making your first $10K month, check out out free masterclass to see if you’d be a good fit for our membership: ellenyin.com/getclientsConnect with Apryl: @positively_pryl Exploring Gratitude Private Podcast If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leveraging brand partnerships has been a game changer for my business and is something we’re making an even bigger priority going into next year, so I’m really excited to introduce you to today’s guest who has over 9 years of experience in strategizing, negotiating, and executing powerful brand partnerships.As a first generation Asian American, Jenny Dinh Safransky has always been a natural born hustler. In her most recent role as Manager of Partnerships & Business Development at The Recording Academy for The GRAMMYs, she worked closely with brands that are household names like Absolut, Mastercard, Hilton, Trident, Delta and more. After a career transition and making her own leap from cubicle to CEO, Jenny is now sharing her expertise with other women through the launch of JDS Projects - a talent management agency with a focus on empowering and connecting diverse women of color creators, influencers and thought leaders with like-minded brands.Stay tuned to hear Jenny and I talk about how to make the right connections, the importance of creating long-term partnerships over one-off collaborations, and how to think outside the box to authentically integrate an outside brand with your own.Connect with Jenny: JDS Projects  @itsjdsprojects LinkedIn  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In lieu of running Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales this year, we want to give back to our community!Enter our Week of Gratitude Giveaways kicking off November 23rd over on our Instagram: @cubicletoceoThere are over $800 worth of prizes up for grabs and we're picking a new winner each day!Thanks to our friends at Flodesk (ellenyin.com/flodesk), Baxter Blue (baxterblueglasses.com - use code "ELLEN" to save 10%) and The Merchant Solutions (https://www.california.com/merchant-solutions/) for supporting this show and our community by generously donating awesome prizes for you all! Stay tuned on our IG!I recently had the opportunity to moderate a panel for BlogHer Food where we heard from 3 trailblazing women on how they turned their passion into profit in the food industry. There was so much wisdom shared in our conversation, and BlogHer was generous enough to lend us this audio recording so you guys could access this panel discussion as well. The 3 amazing entrepreneurs you will meet today are Lori Taylor, Dzung Lewis, and Candace Nelson. You’ll get a chance to hear more about their impressive backgrounds when I introduce them on the panel. We chat about the vastly different ways they all got started, the 3 rules of business partnerships, and what people are craving right now more than ever. If you are a product based business, especially in the food space, or are wanting to create an established national brand, this episode is for you! So go grab a snack and stay tuned for the incredible insight these women share about turning their hobby into their career. Connect with Candace:  Pie Pop Up @candacenelson Connect with Dzung:  Honeysuckle   @honeysuckle Connect with Lori:  Produce Moms @theproducemoms If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that 50% of new businesses fail within the first 5 years? If you have ever wanted to own your own business but don’t feel drawn to the startup life, today’s guest is a serial entrepreneur and investor who shares a different path to being a business owner: buying an existing, already profitable business instead of starting your own from scratch. Carl Allen has spent 28 years facilitating over 330 business deals worth close to $48 billion, and now devotes his time to helping thousands of people all over the world venture into entrepreneurship by BUYING small businesses without using a dime of their own money.Keep listening to learn the 3 questions you need to ask to evaluate if a business is worth buying, how you can fund your purchase without spending your own money, and what every entrepreneur at the beginning of their journey needs to know.  And for all my fellow bookworms out there, be sure to check out Carl’s book, Zero Down Business Buying Secrets, for a deeper look at what he shares with us today. He was kind enough to give our community a special deal, so go claim your copy for less than $5 at trainwithcarl.com/cubicletoceo!Connect with Carl:  dealmakerwealthsociety.com  Facebook Youtube  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined today by the magnetic Jen Gottlieb, who will be sharing how to leverage the media and free press to go from the best kept secret in your industry to a household name. Jen is the co-founder of Super Connector Media, a full service PR agency. She has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Women’s Health, Good Morning America, PBS and Goop. In her career, she also had a 14-season run as a co-host on VH1 and a starring role in a Broadway national tour to boot.We talk about how Jen literally manifested her dream man and now business partner, the magic a future gratitude list can bring into your life, and her best tips for amplifying your media presence to skyrocket the growth of your business - including how a Super Connector Media client increased her revenue by 55% in just 7 months.If you’re ready to use the power of your story to be on TV and become the recognized expert in your niche, join me for the next Be on TV Bootcamp that starts December 7th! This is a 5 day bootcamp and I’ll be participating with you LIVE! Head over to ellenyin.com/beontv for all the details.Connect with Jen:  Instagram  superconnectormedia.com beontvchallenge.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hope you’re excited because today we are talking about how to get in front of thousands of your dream people even if you have a tiny online audience. People often ask me, “Ellen, how do I grow online and get more followers?” And while I don’t think that’s a bad question, I do want to show you a faster way to get in front of more of the RIGHT people...hashtags!Listen in to hear how to optimize your hashtag usage to bring thousands of new people to your account, how to go mini-viral on a tiny account, and the top three mistakes I see entrepreneurs make with hashtags (and how to avoid making them). This short and sweet episode is packed with tangible takeaways, so you’ll want to grab a pen and paper for this one!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation has been top of mind for me for a long time, and it feels like the right time to bring this up! I want to answer the question, “how do I know if this course or program is a good investment for me?”I truly believe that the success of your business is dictated by the quality of the questions you ask, and the most common questions I get asked on a daily basis are:  “How is your program different?” “How can you guarantee my success?” “Is it worth the cost?” “Should I invest in a coach?”  “What program or course should I take next?”  These questions, while valid and asked with good intentions, keep us playing small in our businesses. My intention with this episode is to help you show up as better business leaders in your daily work, and show you a new perspective about making an investment in a program or course. If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys get to meet one of my business heros today! I am thrilled to be sharing my conversation with bestselling author & CEO, Emma Isaacs. Emma is the founder and CEO of Business Chicks, a community that reaches 500,000 women worldwide. Not only that, but she is a bestselling author and a mom to six kids (she even live streamed the birth of her sixth child, how badass!) I love Emma because she embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship with her philosophy of winging it - we chat in depth about why taking action beats planning every time in business. Her new book, Winging It, is actually kicking off our inaugural Cubicle to CEO Book Club at the end of this month! If you’re interested in joining us, shoot me a DM @missellenyin so I can give you the invite.Listen in to learn how this college dropout owned a successful recruiting business by age 18, grew the Business Chicks community from 200 women to over half a million, and her top tips for networking that has landed her in the company and friendship of legends like Bill Gates, Sir Richard Branson, and Arianna Huffington.Connect with Emma: emmaisaacs.com  @emmaisaacs Get a copy of Winging It! If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the much anticipated episode where we are covering my quarter three income report, and how I made $209,264 in the last 90 days!I went the most in depth I ever have in this episode, so I am so excited to share with you all the things that I’ve learned over the course of the last 90 days. We take a look at all of the expenses, the biggest shifts I’ve experienced, who we’ve hired and why, our targets moving forward as a company, and more. I bare it all for you guys, down to the dollar, so I really hope these reports provide value for you in your business and promote transparency in an industry that doesn’t always do so.  Enjoy these income reports & want to catch up on previous ones? Check them out below! Q1 Business Review & Income Report How I Made $120,458.70 in Q2 Read my Six Figures in Six Months Case Study If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you see my segment on the Today Show with Hoda & Jenna?! Watch it Here!I am joined today by a new friend who I’ve quickly grown to love, the amazingly talented Brittney Levine.In case you missed it, I had the incredible opportunity to work with Brittney a couple of weeks ago on the Today Show with Hoda & Jenna for a super fun, couples quarantine makeover segment. I can’t say enough good things about Brittney and my entire experience on the show. What struck me most about Brittney was her humility - chatting with her felt like talking to one of my best girl friends over coffee.Brittney has appeared regularly as a style expert on nationally syndicated shows like: the Today Show, Wendy Williams, E! News, and QVC, to name a few. She also has worked with big name celebrities like Catherine Zeta-Jones, and co-hosts the “Be My Neighbor” podcast with her actual NYC neighbor, Bevin Prince, of One Tree Hill fame.We talk about what she learned from almost 5,000 rejections, the anatomy of an attention-grabbing media pitch, and how to turn any “no” into a second opportunity.Connect with Brittney: On Instagram Listen to the Be My Neighbor Podcast If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get PAID to create your first course!If you have ever used the words “sales,” and “icky,” in the same sentence, this one’s for you. Today we are talking all things selling, and more specifically direct sales, with founder of Emerge Sales Training, Tasha Smith. Tasha has over 20 years of experience in sales, and has trained and coached over 8,000 network marketing clients to create thriving teams and businesses full of confidence, profit, and joy.We talk about Tasha’s customer first approach to direct selling, why the sales advice your upline gave you is probably outdated, what most network marketers don’t prioritize in their business that is hurting their growth (hint: it’s NOT recruiting more business builders), and exactly how to structure a sales conversation so you stop getting ghosted or coming across pushy.Guys, I swear Tasha and I share the same brain because we are in complete agreement on how to sell in a way that is actually enjoyable for all parties involved -  this is honestly a great listen even if you’re not part of the network marketing industry. I use these same principles in my courses and service-based businesses daily!So if you haven’t already, grab a pen and paper and let’s dive in.Connect With Tasha: Emergesalestraining.com Get Tasha's Book! On Facebook If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how to get paid to create your own digital product!Is it better to build your own business or buy an existing one? Today’s guest has done both and is here to share her wisdom. Tonya Rapley walks us through her recent experience of acquiring Club Loofah, an ecommerce bath & self-care brand in an industry she had no prior experience in. In addition to heading up this new venture, Tonya is a best-selling author and millennial money expert who founded My Fab Finance, an online resource for women to stop the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck so they can do more of what they love. Tonya shares with us her top 3 tips for eliminating debt, when to walk away from a goal versus when to push through a challenging season, and what changes she’s bringing to her new business to grow and scale faster.Connect with Tonya www.loofah.club Myfabfinance.com Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Hashtag Hacks Community!I get so many questions about ads, so I’m pumped to have my friend Tanya on the podcast today to talk about when is a good time to use ads as a strategy in your business and what you should consider before running paid traffic.Tanya Neufeld, founder of the Strategiste, is a former Facebook employee with a New York City agency background, so she has the insider scoop on all things Facebook ads. She runs a holistic consultancy for struggling solopreneurs who are looking to grow online with authentic and creative systems.We chat about the mistake of trying to scale a business that isn’t ready to be scaled, how to run low cost ads as a way to gather helpful data about your audience, and her iceberg framework to running a true no-hustle business.Whether you’re brand new to ads or a seasoned pro, this episode is a great reminder to re-evaluate the parts of our business that tend to get ignored but are vital to long-term success. Connect With Tanya: List-Building Ads Launcher Trello board The Strategiste Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/getclients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get in on the magic with Hashtag Hacks!Today we’re talking about something way outside of my scope of knowledge, DESIGN. But specifically, how design impacts sales. Kathryn Jones is probably the most personable and energetic human you’ll have the pleasure of meeting, and she is the expert on a process called “Design Hacking.” Through her signature program, CF Design School, Kathryn helps thousands of students design aesthetically extraordinary funnels that are visually engineered to convert - all without coding, Photoshop, or any graphic design skills. We talk about how heartbreak inspired her to start her business, the science of how to present your story visually in a way that converts, her personal journey from “no one knows my name” to sharing the stage with giants in the industry like Tony Robbins, and why when it comes to sales, good design does not always mean pretty.Kathryn talks a mile a minute, which I personally love as someone who always listens to podcasts or voice texts on 2X or even 3X speed, so I hope you can keep up with this fast-paced, value packed conversation!Connect with Kathryn: Join Kathryn's Facebook Community Get in on her FREE Design Hacking Training Connect online: DesignHacking.com and CFDesignSchool.com LinkedIn  Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a self-professed “mama bear” and true champion for small businesses, and someone I admire immensely. Meet Natalie Franke Hayes, an entrepreneur, mobilization marketer, community builder, and neuroscience nerd. As co-founder of the Rising Tide Society and the Head of Community at HoneyBook, Natalie leads over 77,000 creatives and small business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition around the world. We chat about why the lessons we learned at our first or entry level jobs should not be overlooked, how to love the people we serve more than the craft we do, her best tips for building strong, fast growing communities, and why competition isn’t a bad thing if you pursue it in the right way. There’s honestly too much goodness in this episode for me to tease here, so set aside the space to really soak in Natalie’s wisdom, and let’s push play.Connect With Natalie nataliefranke.com On Instagram On Twitter If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know those insightful conversations that you refer back to again and again? This is one of them. Pull out your notes app or journal because there are SO many brilliant copywriting tips in this episode with Kira Hug, co-founder of the The Copywriter Club and co-host of The Copywriter Club Podcast. Kira leads a team of multiple copywriters in a micro-agency focused on personality-driven sales copy for course + membership launches.We talk about how to authentically incorporate your voice and speech patterns into your writing so it actually sounds like you, non-verbal ways to enhance your copy, email subject titles that stop readers in their scroll, the difference between content writing and copy writing, and Kira also walks us through a powerful visual exercise to create your brand living room. I don’t want to give too much away, but I promise this episode is worth its hype. Connect With Kira Uplevel your copy game! On the web On IG @kirazhug Check out Kira's Recommended Books How to Write a Good Advertisement On Writing Well How to Win Friends and Influence People ___If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is energy personified, so get ready to get pumped with Jam Gamble, founder of Slay The Mic. Jam is a multi-passionate media personality and speaker on a mission to help people build their confidence and amplify their voice. We talk about what is currently holding your voice hostage, why she doesn’t like the term “public speaking”, her top 3 tips for sharing your story even if you believe the lie that you don’t have one or it’s not interesting enough, and how to create inclusivity and accessibility in your business.Connect with Jam: www.iamjamgamble.com www.slayerofthemic.com  @iamjamgamble Get PAID to create your first course or membership site in just THREE days! ___If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation is a must listen for all my fellow travel lovers and anyone whose business has been derailed by circumstances outside of your control. We’re chatting with Tara Cappel, the founder and CEO of one of the fastest growing group travel companies in the US. Her company, FTLO Travel, hosts group trips for solo travelers in their 20s and 30s who are looking to connect with new people through sustainable, curated travel experiences in amazing destinations around the world. Similar to my own journey from Cubicle to CEO, Tara left her corporate job without a backup plan to leap into entrepreneurship. We chat about what she would have done differently in her business if she could start over, why FTLO Travel advocates for sustainable, slow tourism, and how she has pivoted her company multiple times through difficult situations, most recently in the midst of a global pandemic that shut down travel for months.Connect with Tara: www.ftlotravel.com  IG: @ftlotravel  IG: @taracappel ___If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recently celebrated the one year anniversary of this show! To celebrate we decided to host a fun giveaway and invite five listeners to come on the show and ask me any question they had about their business, and I would answer it hot-seat style. So, that’s this episode! We have five amazing business owners asking really insightful questions that I think a lot of you will find really beneficial, not only to have those questions answered, but to know that you’re not alone in this thing called entrepreneurship! If you like these kinds of episodes, let us know! Send us a DM @cubicletoceo on IG, and be sure to join our thriving community of business owners in our free Facebook group, the Cubicle to CEO Podcast Lounge. Learn how to get PAID to create a digital product in 3 days with Paid to Create!Connect With Our Amazing Winners1. Cassie Nadeau, Singer and songwriter of Cassie Nadeau Music or on IG: @cassienadeaumusic2. Jackie Ciaramella, Coach of Whole9Family or on IG: @whole9family3. Janelle McMiller,  Gratitude & Forgiveness Life coach and the founder/CEO of Syncquility - a community that focuses on Personal Growth & Sisterhood or on IG: @mrsjanellem4. Jordan Wavra Holistic Nutritionist and Coach of Jordan Wavra Coaching or on IG: @jordanwavra5. Tess & Chelsea Cox of Tess Cox and Associates or on IG: @coachtesscoxandassociatesIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download Amanda's Guide: How To Attract Your Dream Clients & Join the Healthy Wealthy Society for Free!I have become a mindset junkie over the last few years and truly believe it’s the key to unlocking your success as a business owner, so I’m thrilled to be talking with Amanda Daley today about the huge issue of burnout that plagues so many entrepreneurs.Before Amanda started her 7-figure business training health coaches, she was a member of the burnt-out advertising executive club. In this episode, we dive into Amanda’s personal health journey recovering from stage 3 adrenal fatigue, starting and sticking to a morning routine, unpacking toxic money beliefs, and how to incorporate both feminine and masculine energies to build a successful business. Listen in to learn more about the importance of rest and how to build rest into your daily work schedule to avoid burnout.Check out the books discussed in this episode: Science of Getting Rich A Year of Miracles Happy Pocket Full of Money Worthy Connect With Amanda:1. On the web: https://www.amandajdaley.com/ 2. On IG: @amandajanedaley3. On Facebook: The Healthy Wealthy Society___If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re continuing our podcast expert series today with Kelly Glover, founder of The Talent Squad. Driven by the core belief that your personal brand is your most valuable asset, Kelly books podcast tours for entrepreneurs so they can increase their credibility, authority, visibility, and influence. Kelly got her start in media as a red carpet correspondent but reveals in this episode why it’s more interesting interviewing normal people rather than celebrities. We chat about how to best prep for your interviews and make the most of your podcast appearances post-interview, booking your own podcast tours on other people’s shows, why you don’t need to have or be on a show with millions of listeners to create impact, and the anatomy of a perfect podcast pitch that will get you noticed and booked on your dream shows. Connect With Kelly:1. http://kellyglover.com/If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been itching to start a podcast, today’s episode is for you. One year ago, I was struggling with a major case of procrastination and tech overwhelm for launching this very show, until I hired my friend, Chase Chewning, and he and his team helped me go live with the Cubicle to CEO podcast in 30 days. It truly feels full circle to celebrate the one year anniversary month of our show by having him on with us today. Chase Chewning is the founder of Operation Podcast and host of Ever Forward Radio. After suffering career-ending injuries while serving on active duty in the Army, Chase was forced into a major career change. He spent several years coaching in the health and fitness industry before taking his passion online and finding his true calling in podcasting. Today we talk about all the tips & tricks he’s learned from amassing over one million podcast episode downloads, including how to monetize your show without sponsors, developing deeper relationships with your listeners, why podcasting is the best platform for evergreen content, and the 5 simple steps you can take to launch your own podcast show this month - without a budget or fancy equipment. Also, his voice is the textbook definition of a voice made for radio, so listen in to hear for yourself.Connect With Chase:1. http://www.operationpodcast.com/2. On IG: @chase_chewningIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another quarterly income report! This episode is super special because it's the one year anniversary of this podcast! I can't believe this podcast has been around for a full year. I looked at the stats recently, and discovered that our little podcast has been listened to in 1300 cities across the globe! I am so full of gratitude to all of you guys who have supported this passion project by listening, leaving reviews, and coming alongside me in my journey. THANK YOU.In this episode, I break down how I made over $120K in Q2 2020, some of the biggest changes I've made in the last three months (hiring my first full-time employee), how my $27 tiny offer made 40% of my revenue this quarter, and the importance of pivoting and persisting in business.If you want to learn more about what a tiny offer is, and how you can create a profitable tiny offer for your business, check out my good friend Allie Bjerk's program, Tiny Offer Lab.If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know how I made over $102,000 in a 6 month time span last year? Download my 6 Figures in 6 Months Income Report at the bottom of my homepage: ellenyin.comIf you’re familiar with my six figures in six months income report, today’s guest is the woman who inspired it. In early 2018, I discovered Elise Darma’s blog where she shared her income reports at the end of every month, detailing how much revenue she made in the business, where she spent her money, what her profit margins were, and how much she paid herself. I was inspired by her transparency and tired of the lack of accountability from industry gurus who made flashy claims about their earnings without revealing expenses or profits,  so I decided to release my own monthly income reports from January through July of 2019.We discussed both the benefits and drawbacks of sharing your personal finances with the Internet in depth in today’s episode. For those of you who are unfamiliar with her work, Elise is an Instagram Strategist and agency owner who has collectively grown Instagram accounts to over 250,000, brokered hundreds of deals between influencers and brands, and been featured in publications such as Forbes, Brit + Co, and Entrepreneur.Listen in to hear why being an overnight success is a lie and what it’s like to be a digital nomad running a multi-six figure business, including her personal experience at the now infamous disaster, the Fyre Festival.  Connect With Elise storyvault.co https://elisedarma.com/ https://instagrowthboss.com/ On Instagram On YouTube If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to fast track your path to financial freedom?We’re back to talk about all things money, wealth, and investing in another finance focused episode - this time with Ryan Lee, co-founder of Cashflow Tactics. Now Ryan happens to be one of my trusted financial advisors as well as one of my favorite humans, and he and the team at Cashflow Tactics are on a mission to help everyone - whether you’re working a corporate job or working for yourself - become financially free in 10 years or less. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into why 97% of the financial advice you’ve been told your whole life is outdated, misleading, or downright dangerous, and how you can use your money to live a life of impact NOW instead of running the rat race of trading time for money into your 60s or 70s.We go over:-Why putting money in your IRAs or buying mutual funds isn’t really investing-How to determine how much money you actually need to retire-The three best assets you can ever invest in (hint: it’s not stocks, gold, or cryptocurrency)-How to use a tool we call the “vault” to secure your money in for better rates than any bank will give you while also leveraging your cash to go make more cash for you.Trust me, your mind is about to get blown. My Dave Ramsey people especially, buckle up. If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My favorite part of recording this podcast is being exposed to new and different worlds in the online space, and this week’s guest - Yan Stavisski - is introducing us to the fascinating world of travel hacking and credit hacking, the practice of leveraging credit to produce positive cashflow. Yan went from drowning in $82,000 of credit card debt just 3 years ago to running a 7 figure company by the age of 25. He did this all while traveling 47 countries and getting  nearly $500,000 worth of first class flights and travel perks for free. Yan shares some really interesting insights with us today, but I want to preface our conversation by reminding you that nothing in this episode should be taken as legal financial advice from Yan or myself as a prescription for what you should do. This is simply Yan sharing his own story and his unique experiences. As with all financial strategies, there is risk and personal responsibility involved. My hope is this episode encourages you to think outside the box and familiarize yourself with the concept of how leverage can be used to grow a business (whether through credit, investing, ads, or whatever vehicle you choose).Listen in to hear the number one skill all successful entrepreneurs must develop, how to travel for free, and the common mistakes business owners make when applying for and using credit, as well the best ways to leverage it for access to capital and growth.Connect With Yan On Instagram On Tik Tok If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em Ducharme is a business strategist and founder of Zero to CEO whose work has been featured on major media outlets such as Forbes, ThriveGlobal, The Good Men Project and Business2Community.As a former corporate sales consultant for Fortune 500 companies, Em helped to grow and scale businesses for the last ten years in various sectors, inluding hospitality, finances, entertainment, and e-learning. She's raised millions of dollars in investor funds for the companies that she worked with and was able to scale her own companies past the multi 6 and 7 figure mark in record-breaking time.We cover a diverse range of topics in today’s conversation, including making the leap from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, proof that having more products is actually less profitable, and how she made six figures in five hours while going to the spa. Curious what type of business owner you are? Take Em’s quiz!https://www.zerotoceo.co/ceo-archetype-quiz ----- Reach your dream clients on Instagram for only $27 with Hashtag Hacks!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello friends! Welcome back to the show. Today I'm thrilled to be bringing you two of our amazing Cubicle to CEO Members, Sarah Matson and Ashley Lew. They're on today sharing their experience being a part of The Cubicle to CEO Membership, and how they've used our Consistent Clients Cashflow System (that we teach inside the membership) to make their first $10K month! I can't stress enough how important it is to not only learn from industry leaders, but to learn from one another as we navigate how to build our businesses together. It's also so amazing to see how two entrepreneurs from completely different industries can see success using the same system! So, I want you to look at today's episode as a case study of how these two achieved this revenue goal in their businesses, and what it looks like to accelerate the growth of your business. Connect with Sarah:1. Sarahmatson.com 2. IG: @sarahmatsontribeConnect with Ashley:1. propertybyashley.com 2. IG: @propertybyashley 3. Facebook: @propertybyashIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hang out with us inside our free Facebook group, The Cubicle to CEO Podcast Lounge!Welcome back to another solo episode! This week's episode is on a really juicy topic that has completely transformed the way that I do business. It is the Dunning Kruger effect. I was first introduced to this concept by a friend & business mentor of mine, and it has radically changed the way that I look at my behavior patterns around business. If you struggle with shiny object syndrome, or feel like you start things but never finish them, this episode is a short discussion on this topic where I break down why this happens, how you can avoid it, and show up for your own life. Reach your dream clients on Instagram for only $27 with Hashtag Hacks!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book a call with a Gravy specialist to see how much money they can recover for you! http://sharegravy.com/ellenWhat does it look like to create a billion dollar business? Today’s guest is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully created and sold several multi-million dollar companies, but his next mission is to return $1 billion dollars back to subscription based businesses through his latest venture, Gravy. Casey Graham is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gravy, the leading failed payment recovery and customer retention solution for companies with recurring revenue. This episode probably ranks in my top 5 favorite conversations on this show, to date. But before I tell you why, if you are a course creator, membership site owner, or sell any products with payment plans, it’s likely you’ve had a failed credit card payment before. Here’s the crazy offer you guys. The team at Gravy will actually PAY YOU 10% of your failed payments,  just for the opportunity to recover that money FOR YOU. So they only get paid if you get paid, and you are guaranteed to walk away with at least 10% cash back on your churn, even if they don’t recover any of your failed payments (which by the way, never happens). WHAT?! This is a 100% risk-free, no brainer opportunity for you to jump on. If you want to book a call with one of their retention specialists and see how much revenue they can recover for you, go to sharegravy.com/ellen or click the link in the show notes to book a call with one of their amazing retention specialists. We use Gravy in our business and love their team - they are awesome humans. And it’s no surprise because Casey is an incredible leader, and I was floored by the wisdom he shared in today’s conversation on how to foster a strong team culture and create a legacy with your owner’s intent, scaling from a million to a billion dollar business, and the forgotten marketing funnel for increasing your company’s bottom line. I’m just looking at the bullet point summaries right now guys, and honestly, there is too much goodness to preview here in 30 seconds. So I’m just going to insist you grab a pen and notebook, and listen carefully because I promise this next hour is going to be worth your time.Connect With Casey & Gravy Solutions:1. gravysolutions.io 2. @gravysolutionsIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get access to Hashtag Hacks here: https://ellenyin.com/hashtaghacksWe have an exciting guest on the show today, friends. I’m thrilled to be sharing my conversation with the inspiring Jordan Lee Dooley. Jordan is a National Bestselling Author, Speaker, Creative Business Educator, and Host of the Top Rated Podcast, SHE. This Indiana Native is kind of a superstar - it’s funny because I actually went to Target for some groceries after our interview and happened to walk by Jordan’s face on the cover of her debut book, Own Your Everyday, on display in the book section. Jordan’s mission is to help people find and live their purpose through her online education platform called The Own It Academy, which is designed to help creative women start and grow small businesses from home - much like how Jordan got her start as an Etsy shop owner selling her calligraphy work. On her impressive list of accomplishments includes serving on Liberty University’s School of Business Board of Advisors, and features in Forbes as well as a spot on SUCCESS Magazine’s 30 under 30 List. Today, we dive deep into Jordan’s 3 part system for telling captivating stories that sell, how to go through a successful rebrand or even intentional pause in your business, and breaking out of the hustle mode as an entrepreneur so you can use money as a vehicle to build a life rich in the priorities that matter most to you.Connect With Jordan:1.  www.theownitacademy.com 2. @jordanleedooley on Instagram3. @shepodcast on Instagramf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the timestamps below to see who asked what, and where in this episode you can find specific answers!2:40 - Britney Gardner of The Show Up System: What is the next best thing if you’re not able to do sales calls?4:30 - What is your favorite & least favorite thing about podcasting?7:57 -  Heather Stewart of Prosperity Flow Coaching: When you are starting to get coaching clients but you don't have a large library of additional offerings for them to access - what have you found is the best way to keep them in your funnel and keep them engaged with your business?10:22 - Elizabeth Stuckey of Raise Your Words Design: Do you recommend splitting into separate Instagram accounts if you have two different audiences you serve?13:19 -Vanessa Helizet Spriet of HelloMEDIO! What was the greatest mistake you ever made? How did it change your personal development?18:54 - Firiel Severns of Albany Bridal Show:What is the best way for an event to capitalize on Pinterest?22:12 - Diane Bader of FASTer Way to Fat Loss: What do you do in your free time?29:10 - Kelly Campbell of Rodan and Fields: How important is branding yourself while growing your business? 32:25 - Araceli V of Thrill of the Luxe: What's one thing you would invest in for your business? 35:34 - Jeannette Kathleen Moore of The Unlearning: Did your grade school education fulfill you? Did you attend private or public?  Why or why not? What are your thoughts on the state of the public school system in America at this time?42:59 - Sandra Kuehni of Digital Biz Babes: If you were building an online business while still working in your 9-5 job and juggling your family and you had 1-2 hours max available per day what would be the steps to take to make it happen?46:35 - Bahja Wampler of Monat Global: You have an incredible smile. Have you ever had braces? What are some of your go-to beauty products? Your makeup always looks so natural.51:13 - Mikaela of Mikaela Lauren Wellness: How to find people to actually opt in!? How do I get more people to see my opt in or offer?55:13 - Tae Hall of It’s VA Tay: How do you start a conversation in the DMs without people automatically rejecting you because they think you’re trying to sell something? How do you have meaningful conversations when you’re an introvert?1:01:10 - April Ray of April Ray Creative: How would you go about offering a new service to your existing audience and client base without being too sales-y?Tune into my Email Marketing Made Simple Workshop feat. Flodesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation is with one of the boss ladies I respect the most and a local business trailblazer, Alicia Brown. Alicia is the co-owner of Honeycomb Salon and its sister sustainable salons & day spas in Corvallis, Oregon. Alicia is my former boss turned friend (we’ll share a bit more of that story in today’s episode), and in just 3 years of opening the doors to the first Honeycomb, now has 4 salons supporting 60 employees. In an industry where profitability evades most salon owners for years, Alicia has defied the odds by being profitable + debt free since the beginning. Today she shares why she chose to scale with employees rather than independent contractors, the importance of mentorship, and how she maintains a strong team culture alongside rapid growth.Connect With Alicia: @alicia.the.alchemist - Instagram  www.honeycombcorvallis.com  www.beyond-the-chair.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to create your own Tiny Offer? Learn how here: https://alliebjerk.thrivecart.com/tiny-offer-lab-group-coaching/?affiliate=ellenyin002There are few people that could get me up before the sunrise, but today you’ll get to listen in to an early morning coffee chat with my dear friend, Allie Bjerk. In an online world of flashy cars, mansions, and big claims, I immediately resonated with Allie because we both adopt an anti-guru approach to marketing. Allie teaches entrepreneurs how to create more impact and income with time-leveraged programs & marketing automation through her signature program I joined a few months ago, Tiny Offer Lab. Our conversation centers on how to create a list of buyers instead of freebie seekers, how Allie made over a million dollars from a single funnel selling a $27 digital product, and how she manages two, 7 figure businesses on 20 hours a week as a mom of 3. Keep listening for Allie’s tangible steps on how to dream big and start tiny.Connect With Allie:1. alliebjerk.com2. @alliebjerk on IGIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for tangible Instagram marketing tips to implement, this is the episode for you. Today I’m chatting with my friend Shannon Lutz, owner of The Social Bungalow. Shannon has a true gift for teaching, and I’m so excited for you guys to hear her breakdown of how to create social proof on Instagram stories using her 4 part methodology: Results, Money Where Your Mouth is, Showing You’re In Demand, and Mini Trainings. My other favorite parts of our conversation include what she learned from marketing for celebrities like J. Lo and A Rod, unique strategies to convert your followers into buyers in DMs, and why business is a continual pivot.Connect With Shannon:1. @thesocialbungalow on Instagram2. The Social Bungalow OnlineIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My team and I wanted to do something to give back, so we're offering FIVE $100 grants to small business owners who need an economic boost right now. Apply here by April 13th (Easter): www.ellenyin.com/grantI know a lot of you are worried right now. These are uncertain times, especially for small business owners, and I want to be sensitive to that. However, I believe this is actually a time to see your business thrive rather than shutting down, hiding, and focusing on the lack. Keep listening for my insights on how to profit through COVID-19, not from it, the best resources to protect your business financially right now, and an end of Q1 update on my business + reflection on the last three years of growth. More Resources From This Episode: 1. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan2. Payroll Protection Program3. Kelli Loo CPA's Blog on the PPP SBA Loan4. Kelli Loo CPA's Blog on CARES Act & SBA Loans5. Gravy Solutions Blog6. Hashtag Hacks $27 Mini-CourseIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am so excited you get to be a fly on the wall for my conversation with FloDesk co-founders, Martha Bitar and Rebecca Shostak. Chatting with these two is like having happy hour with your best girlfriends, Martha and Rebecca are so funny, down to earth, and brilliant. Flodesk is disrupting the email marketing space and making it ridiculously easy for small business owners and creatives to design gorgeous emails people love to get. I switched over to Flodesk a few months ago and haven’t looked back. This episode is full of quotable moments and inspiration for every female founder, so keep listening to learn how these two are self-funding a thriving tech startup in Silicon Valley, their secret to growing a loyal subscriber base without a sales team, and why you need to be a little crazy to create your dreams. Ready to create beautiful emails? Save 50% on your Flodesk subscription when you sign up here: https://flodesk.com/c/ELLEN50Connect With Martha & Rebecca: Flodesk.com Flodesk Insiders group on Facebook @flodesk on IG @marthabitar on IG @rebecca.shostak on IG If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If sales make you feel icky, anxious, or awkward, today’s interview is a must listen. I’m diving deep into sales with my friend Stevie Marie, founder of the Redesigned Empire. Stevie has 15 years of experience selling over $50 million dollars worth of products and services in everything from the auto industry to door to door sales and now online. We covered so many tangible takeaways you can implement immediately in your business, so listen in to find out the top 3 mistakes people make in sales, how to redirect rejection, and the play by play of a confident sales conversation from opening to close.Connect With Stevie: www.redesignedempire.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/theredesignedempire/ On IG: @thesteviemarie If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another solo episode! When I say the name “Coca-Cola,” what comes to mind? You can picture the logo right away, right? That is the beauty of branding. Cohesive visual branding is crucial in helping your audience recognize you, and standing out in the online space. In this episode, I’m sharing a clip from a video from my YouTube channel where I break down the importance of creating branded visual content, how you can create more cohesive visual assets for yourself without needing a large budget and tell a story with your visual assets, and a behind the scenes look at my first branded photo shoot back in August. Want to stop wasting hours editing your photos from scratch and create a beautiful, branded, CONSISTENT look for your Instagram feed with just one click? Download my ONE CLICK PHOTO MAGIC here: https://www.ellenyin.com/offers/If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know I love bringing you the wisdom of successful entrepreneurs who have - so to speak - already made it, but I also think there is so much value in learning from entrepreneurs who are actively working in the trenches to build their business. I recently got to chat with my sweet friend, Lauren Strain, a 29 year old single mom and founder of newly launched company, “Pollumination", a collection of eco-chic candles + ceramics. Lauren actually created a few custom tumblers for me before, and besides the fact that her products and packaging are so beautifully made, she also has a huge heart for giving back. A portion of all her proceeds goes to the Pollinator Partnership in San Francisco, California to support bee conservation. Lauren shares with us the hardest parts of transitioning from a service based business as a photographer to now a products based business, why she chose to make giving back a key element of her business model from the beginning, and how to keep growing + investing back into your business, even when you’re self-funding everything and not turning a profit yet.P.S. Lauren wants to share the love with you all! Get 20% off your order of $75 or more with code “ELLEN” at checkout: pollumination.comConnect With Lauren:1. www.pollumination.com 2. fb.me/pollumination 3. Instagram: @polluminationIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the way from Canada, we’re chatting with the lovely Anna Lozano & Lindy Sood, two ex corporate sales & marketing professionals, moms, and founders of Love Powered Co., The Affirmation Company. Anna and Lindy share with us their inspiration for product creation, how they got their first customers without an online presence, why they believe everything is figureoutable, and what makes for a strong business partnership between friends. Love Powered Co. guides their customers on a self-love journey with beautiful box sets of daily affirmation cards and Anna & Lindy want to share the love with you by giving our community a 15% discount. Just go to https://www.lovepoweredco.com/ and enter ELLEN15 at checkout to receive 15% off your order.Connect With Anna & Lindy:1. On Instagram: @lovepoweredco 2. Online: Lovepoweredco.comIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If signing clients and growing your business feels like an unsolvable mystery, you are in good company! This week, I’m breaking down one of the biggest struggles of service-based entrepreneurship - how to get clients signed up! When I sit down with business owners who are struggling with this, they are usually making one of three common mistakes, that I call “sales leaks.” Not only will I be breaking down these three mistakes and why they happen, but I’ll be sharing my tips for how to avoid them in the future and get out of the dreaded client-chasing cycle.If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The enneagram personality test has exploded in popularity in recent years, so I was super intrigued by my conversation with Steph Barron Hall, founder of Nine Types Co. Steph is a coach, speaker, and writer who uses the Enneagram to help people get out of their own way and build a life they love! She walks me through a typing session to help match me to my enneagram type and what it means, her secrets to growing her online community to 139,000 in less than a year, and how to use the Enneagram to be a better communicator and team leader. If you’re curious what Enneagram type you are, check out Steph’s self-typing guide below!Connect With Steph:1. On Instagram: @ninetypesco2. ninetypes.co3. Self-Typing guide: https://mailchi.mp/3c3c6e4b03d0/ninetypescotypingguideIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive deep into visibility with today’s guest, Michelle Lewis. Michelle is an Amazon best-selling author, podcast host, TedX speaker, and founder of The Celebrity CEO Method. She teaches online CEOs how to skyrocket their visibility, launch their unique show strategy, and start landing press for their brand using Hollywood techniques inside her membership, the Visibility Lounge. Michelle breaks down color psychology and why color is so important in your branding, the difference between being everywhere online and showing up effectively, and how to get your first speaking opportunity if you dream of the TedX stage.Connect With Michelle: LinkedIn: http://linked.in/visibilityvixen  FB Group: http://thevisibleentrepreneur.com  Blog: http://visibilityvixen.com/blog Color Psychology Training: http://visibilityvixen.com/colorclass Color Quiz: http://visibilityvixen.com/colorquiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another solo episode! This week’s episode is an unscripted, short & sweet episode, packed with value. If you have been feeling in a funk since the start of the New Year, feeling like your year is off to a slow start, you are not alone. In this episode, I dive into what to do when you don’t hit goals, a recap of January 2020 for my business, & how everything can drastically change for you and your business in only a week.Are we not email friends yet? Make sure you download my income report at ellenyin.com for my "6 figures in 6 months" case study for a transparent look at how I made $102,721.44 in a 6 month time span in 2020!If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation is extra special because we’re chatting with my friend and one of my business mentors, Rachel Pedersen. Deemed the “Queen of Social Media”, Rachel is the founder & CEO of award-winning social media marketing agency, the Viral Touch, and creator of Social Media United, a leading online education platform for social media managers. Rachel gets transparent on bouncing back from a public business flop, embracing the role of being a breadwinning woman as a now married mother of three, why TikTok is the future of social media, and her story of going from struggling single mom to replacing her 9-5 income within 6 months of working with clients and scaling multiple businesses now to 7 figures and beyond. Connect With Rachel: http://www.rachelpedersen.com/If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep your business legally legit with this week’s guest, Paige Griffith, J.D. of The Legal Paige, a virtual law firm working with online businesses and wedding industry professionals. After working as a federal law clerk, Paige traded in the traditional law life for a virtual one, helping big name clients like Jasmine Star run legal and protected businesses. My favorite takeaways from my conversation with Paige are the common legal mistakes in starting an online business and the top three must-dos to cover your bases, what kinds of questions to ask when hiring an attorney and how to make the most of an attorney’s time when you’re on a limited budget, the profitable reason to consider trademarking, and how traditional brick and mortar service providers can transition into attracting clients online. Listen in for the insider scoop and check out thelegalpaige.com/shop for industry specific contract templates that keep your online business protected, without the hefty price tag! You can use my code ELLEN to save an extra 10% off :) Connect With Paige:  www.thelegalpaige.com Instagram: @thelegalpaige  Facebook: /thelegalpaige If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, we’re chatting with the lovely Jena Viviano, career strategist and LinkedIn expert helping women build their dream careers. Jena knows what it’s like to go through multiple career changes - she’s worked as investment banker, reported live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and spent time at The Muse, all before launching her own coaching business. Listen in for Jena’s tips on leveraging LinkedIn, the key one sheet you need to submit with your resume to stand out, selling yourself in interviews, finding a job you love, and why personal branding matters in today’s corporate world.  Connect With Jena:  LinkedIn Facelift Guide: www.jenaviviano.com/facelift Website: www.jenaviviano.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaviviano/ Jena's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-career-story/id1447378949 If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year, guys! This week’s episode is an extra special one because I got to chat with 18 of my talented friends from The Social Clique, the business mastermind I’ve been lucky to be a part of for the past year. You heard me right, I did 18 back-to-back mini interviews with these leading digital marketing experts to get the dish on their tips for marketing your business in the new year. In this mammoth episode compilation, our guests share everything from utilizing Pinterest to skyrocket your traffic & 2020 trends in influencer marketing to writing effective copy & designing converting funnels, plus so much more. To view the time stamps for specific questions, go to ellenyin.com/blog and click on the show notes for episode 23. I hope you have a pen & paper on hand, because you’re going to want to take notes on all the Clique Gold! FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classFeatured Guests: Allison Harpole Allison Harpole is a social media marketer and strategist. She helps overwhelmed female entrepreneurs transform social media into their #1 traffic driver so they can take content creation off their to-do list and focus on scaling their businesses. https://www.instagram.com/allisonharpole/ Tammie Jones I'm Tammie Jones and I LOVE everything Pinterest Marketing and Strategy! It is my passion to help entrepreneurs harness the power of this secret weapon to gain massive brand exposure and leads. https://www.facebook.com/tammieljones73 Tereza Toledo Tereza Toledo is a Pinterest Marketing Specialist who helps businesses and bloggers skyrocket their website traffic and conversions. www.terezatoledo.com Mary Pendleton  Mary is a #chillpreneur social media manager and mom of three in San Francisco. She loves creating and is an enneagram 9 (if you know what that is!) https://www.instagram.com/lovemarypendleton/ Kelly Sturtevant Kelly Sturtevant is a Facebook Ads Specialist and Social Media Strategist who specializes in digital marketing strategies to help Entrepreneurs and business owners grow their online presence, generate leads and attract their ideal customer to their products or services. www.bluepagesocial.com/kickstart Crissy Conner  Crissy Conner is a digital marketer specializing in social media and digital strategy to help businesses grow. She is passionate about community and building relationships and teaches others how to do this through social media and is also known as The Visibility Queen. www.thevisibilityqueen.com Georgia Mountford Georgia is a digital strategist who loves to blend storytelling, tech & design to help creators and creatives market and grow their business! With a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s interview with my friend Michael Hoeppner blew my mind - as it will yours. We peeked into his role as the strategic communications advisor for my favorite 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang and chatted about how to be a more effective communicator. As the founder and CEO of GK Training and a communications professor at Columbia Business School, Michael has 10 years of experience in communications consulting for Fortune 500 companies, executives, non-profits, and universities, as well as presidential campaigns in both 2016 and 2020. Michael broke down the limiting beliefs we have around public speaking, three actionable, effective ways to manage your nerves so you can ace high-stress interviews and presentations, and the 5 Ps of voice that will instantly elevate your speech delivery. Connect With Michael: GK website: gktraining.com Twitter: @mchoeppner App: Question Roulette (practice app developed by GK Training available for free on Apple and Android) If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I am sitting down with my lovely friend, Nicole Wagner. Nicole is an award-winning makeup artist and founder of “Powder Inc”, a team of talented hair & makeup artists based in Portland, Oregon. She launched her own product line with custom makeup brushes and recently expanded to offer her own lash line as well. Outside of Powder Inc., she also runs a successful network marketing business with Rodan + Fields and hit the top 2 percent of the company within just 5 months, now leading 800 women in 3 countries. Nicole shares her advice for getting scrappy and filling a need in the marketplace, why prioritizing people over profit is so important, and how to succeed in direct sales. Connect With Nicole: itsnicolewagner.com powderincbeauty.com @its_NicoleWagner on Instagram @powderincbeauty on Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode I got a chance to sit down with the host of the popular Go-To Gal podcast, Jaclyn Mellone. Jaclyn helps experts exponentially grow their business by becoming the Go-To Authority in their space. She is a coach, strategist, Keynote speaker, mama, and guacamole lover. She has spoken at marketing conferences around the US and been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Yahoo Finance, Reader’s Digest, Parents Magazine, Well + Good, as well as dozens of podcasts and radio appearances. Jaclyn shares how you can become the go-to person in your industry, how to establish yourself as an authority in your niche, and how to leverage podcasting as a platform for business growth.Connect with Jaclyn:  @jaclyn_mellone on Instagram  @go.to.gal on Instagram  Jaclyn Mellone on Facebook  http://www.jaclynmellone.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re chatting with one of the most genuine and positive people on the Internet, Sarah Nicole, creator of The Birds Papaya. Sarah is a 30-something mom of three, writer, speaker, podcaster and self-proclaimed lover of peanut butter off the spoon. What started as a small blog ten years ago with The Birds Papaya, has grown into an online community of over 700,000 followers. In today’s conversation, Sarah shares her journey of losing over 100 pounds + going through a divorce at the same time, how to navigate polarizing topics on social media through self-reflection, and her insight on how to share your own story in a vulnerable + authentic way that invites others to join the conversation. Connect With Sarah: www.thebirdspapaya.com @TheBirdsPapaya on Instagram @ThePapayaPodcast on Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I had the joy of interviewing Co-Founder and CEO of The Good Trade, AmyAnn Cadwell. The Good Trade is a premier online destination for sustainable lifestyle content, reaching 50 million readers each year through their website, daily newsletter, and cross-channel social media presence. AmyAnn has been revolutionizing and democratizing content for women who want to live more consciously, and has become a trusted thought leader on sustainable living. She has been recognized by Forbes and is a frequent speaker at conferences such as The Heart Series, BlogHer, and The Yellow Conference. AmyAnn shares how she went from local Kansas City blogger to running a team of editors, contributors and staff for her global media brand in Los Angeles, the importance of creating quality content to cultivate an engaged online community, and her experience as an angel investor. Connect with AmyAnn & The Good Trade:  www.thegoodtrade.com   https://www.thegoodtrade.com/the-daily-good @thegoodtrade on Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining me today is the inspiring founder of Tea Drops, Sashee Chandran. Tea Drops can be found in over 3,000 retail stores nationwide, as well as online and on The Home Shopping Network. Sashee’s innovative product has been featured in Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, and Oprah Magazine, counting the likes of mega celebrities like Michelle Obama and Chrissy Tiegen as fans. But, the true source of pride for Sashee and her company is the community and human connections fostered by making loose leaf tea more accessible and convenient for all. In our interview, Sashee shares how she bootstrapped and scaled her company, why a “no,” is actually a positive thing, and the importance of prioritizing mental health as an entrepreneur. If you want to try Tea Drops yourself, Sashee was kind enough to give our listeners a special discount! Use code (SPILLTHETEA) at teadrop.com to save 20% on your order Connect With Sashee: The Tea Drops Website www.myteadrop.com  On Instagram: @myteadrop On Facebook:  https://facebook.com/myteadrop  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classToday you’ll have the pleasure of sitting in on my insightful and thought-provoking conversation with the former Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy for The New York Times,  Sabena Gupta. Sabena recently made a career shift from the media space to technology and moved cross country to head up Brand Marketing for Amazon Alexa in Seattle. Sabena has worked with major brands like Verizon, Wheat Thins, and Starbucks, as well as played an integral role in the creation of the New York Times’ Brand Book and Truth Campaigns. She shares her advice on how to build a trustworthy brand, the future of voice technology, and how she landed a spot on the coveted Forbes 30 under 30 list. Connect with Sabena: https://www.sabenagupta.com/ IG: @sabstag  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabenagupta/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classThis week’s episode is super exciting because we are welcoming our first male guests to the show! My friends William Lee and Kofi Frimpong are best friends and the co-founders of Socionado, their third company together. Will Lee is serial entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He loves to travel and he’s a huge fan of the Eagles! Kofi is originally from NJ, loves entrepreneurship and is a big Brooklyn Nets fan. Socionado customizes and manages freelance employer brand teams that create content showcasing company culture, workplace environment & diversity on social media and job hiring sites. It has been recognized in Huffington Post, Forbes, USA Today, and Buzzfeed. The company also recently caught the attention of actor Will Smith, who jumped onboard as an investor. In our interview, actor Will and Kofi share how they landed dream clients like the NBA and Paramount Pictures, the importance of choosing your business partners wisely, and how to get creative with funding outside of venture capital when you’re a minority entrepreneur. Connect with Will & Kofi: Socionado.com @socionado on Instagram Kofi's Instagram: @kofi Kofi's Twitter:@eatwithkofi Will's Instagram: @bud If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classWelcome back to another solo show! If keeping up with the constant changes to the Instagram algorithm feels more overwhelming than keeping up with the Kardashians, trust me, you are not alone. In this episode I discuss the key Instagram strategy you need to be focusing on for the rest of 2019, and into 2020, that is going to continue to grow your account without having to worry about the algorithm. There is one feature on the platform that is completely unaffected by the algorithm and that is the one that we are going to unpack today and show you how to utilize to keep growing your account. All of the information from today’s episode was taken directly from a video on our new Youtube channel! Be sure to subscribe because we are releasing new content every week and bringing you along the journey of scaling our company to seven-figures. You don’t want to miss out! If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classToday’s episode is one of my favorite conversations I’ve had to date. I sat down with Erika Wykes-Sneyd, the Global Head of Brand Experience & Innovation at PayPal, Venmo and their family of brands. Through her work at corporate giants like Uber, Google, Sony Playstation, Toyota, and now PayPal, she has dedicated her career to building purpose-driven brands that serve the customer, shareholders, and their communities. She shares her insights on how personal branding leads the way for business expansion, how to build a dynamite network that strengthens your career, and the importance of being an advocate for inclusion in the workforce.  Connect With ErikaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyerikaws/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyerikaws/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyerikawsGirlboss App: https://community.girlboss.com/erika If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Connect with me on the Girlboss app: http://community.girlboss.com/missellenyin Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Have a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classJoining us today is none other than my gorgeous friend and blogger extraordinaire, Rachel Kennedy of The Kennedy Curate. Rachel is a full-time, sustainable fashion and travel influencer with 10 years of blogging experience and has worked with some of the most iconic brands in the world. Rachel shares with us how she got started in blogging and built a loyal community, her secret for getting paid to travel, as well as her tips for how you can combine multiple passions into one dream career.   Connect with Rachel:https://www.thekennedycurate.comhttps://www.twitter.com/kennedycuratehttps://www.instagram.com/thekennedycurate/https://www.facebook.com/thekennedycurate/https://www.youtube.com/rkcsouthern If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Have a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classWelcome back to the show after an approximate two week hiatus for rebranding purposes! We have a new logo, and I couldn’t be more excited. In this episode, I’m sharing the speech that I gave at the Spark Portland Summit in Portland, Oregon. This was my first time speaking onstage and I got to share my story of how I quit my 9-5, and went on to build my business. It was such an incredible experience and I’m so grateful to my friend, Rachel O’Rourke for the invitation to speak (check out episode 5 for my interview with her), so sit back, enjoy, and I hope you all take something away from this.  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Have a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classToday you’ll have the pleasure to sit in on an inspiring and honest conversation with my friend Dr. Melissa Bird - or Missy, as I know her. A self-proclaimed “natural born rebel”, Missy earned her masters and PhD in social work and spent many years working in public policy as an advocate for women, families, and children before transitioning to being a full-time life coach and public speaker. Keep listening for tangible ways to defeat imposter syndrome, overcome any fears of public speaking so you can shine on stage, as well as how to be a graceful advocate for change on the issues that matter most to you. Connect with Melissa:www.naturalbornrebel.com https://twitter.com/birdgirl1001 https://www.instagram.com/birdgirl1001/https://www.facebook.com/birdgirl1001 If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Have a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classJoining us today is a force to be reckoned with, 23 year old Julia Haber. After completing internships at Snapchat and Spotify in college, Julia founded Wayv, a company that brings the heart of brands to college students through on-campus pop-up experiences. Julia shares how she leveraged networking to secure brand partnerships with Rent the Runway and Refinery29, her best tips for making the most of your college experience, and what it’s like to be a young CEO in New York City. Connect with Julia:www.instagram.com/juliahaberwww.instagram.com/ourwayvwww.ourwayv.comIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Have a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classStarted from the bottom, now we're here...and these ladies did it twice with their business!Our first joint interview on this podcast features one of my favorite sister duos, Chrissy Kling & Nicole Levine. They are the owners of Good Carma Studio, a unique, LA-based agency redefining branding and product placement through connecting brands, celebrities, and consumers. Prior to Good Carma Studio, Chrissy and Nicole developed two highly successful apparel lines, My-Tee and Hope & Glorie, which were sold in Bloomingdale’s and Barneys New York over the course of a decade. With candid humor and tough love, these sisters are opening up on how they tackle motherhood and running a business, what it’s like to work with family, and how to make it happen when you’re starting from the bottom.Connect with Chrissy & Nicole:    www.instagram.com/goodcarmastudiowww.goodcarmastudio.comIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classHave a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classWant an inside look into my business finances? This episode is a behind the scenes breakdown of my highest revenue month EVER. I reveal exactly how I made $26,479.84 in July 2019, what my income streams and profit margin were, where I spent money (including my biggest expenses + best investments), and which number you should focus on when it comes to reviewing your own income report.  Download the July 2019 report for free: www.bit.ly/GetIncomeReport I started releasing monthly income reports in January 2019 in an effort to promote greater transparency in my entrepreneurial journey, and it's been so rewarding bringing you guys behind the scenes on my business growth over the last half year. This will be my last monthly report but going forward, I will continue releasing quarterly income reports via email and sharing the insights with you on this podcast. Make sure you subscribe to both so you don't miss out! www.bit.ly/GetIncomeReportIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classHave a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classI’m so thrilled to have my good friend and former client - Lesa Banks - on the show. Lesa is a former Fortune 500 marketer who successfully managed 9 figure business units. After a 13 year career in corporate America, she traded in business casual for PJ chic and founded her own brand, Pajama Marketer to stay at home with her two young sons.Lesa now helps other moms make MORE money while spending LESS time away from their families.  Keep listening to learn the challenges Lesa has faced in her transition to full time motherhood and entrepreneurship, as well as her best tips for negotiating like a pro and how to fast track your own career advancement.Connect with Lesa:  www.instagram.com/pajamamarketer www.facebook.com/pajamamarketer www.pajamamarketer.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Have a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classToday we are joined by my fearless friend and fellow Oregonian, Rachel O'Rourke. Rachel is the Founder and CEO of SPARK Events, an event company that facilitates self-development summits dedicated to supporting women who are ready to show up in the world. In her upcoming book - "27 Things", Rachel shares the twenty-seven things that are holding women back from making their lives extraordinary, and the action steps to take to spark a major shift in each area. Keep listening to hear the miraculous story of how Rachel quit her 9 to 5 and the transformative magic of following your intuition. Join us at Spark Portland 2019: http://bit.ly/SPARKPortlandTickets Connect with Rachel:  www.rachelorourke.com https://www.instagram.com/rachelorourke/ https://www.facebook.com/mrsrachelorourke/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Have a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classWe are so fortunate to receive Heather Quisel's business and lifestyle wisdom on today's episode. A former preschool teacher turned serial entrepreneur, Heather has not built one but two seven-figure plus businesses all while raising a family of three and tragically losing her husband barely a year ago. She teaches women in relationship-driven businesses how to get the focus, mindset, and confidence gain for big success - in business and in life.Connect with Heather: https://www.facebook.com/heatherquiselfan/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherquisel/ https://heatherquisel.com/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classHave a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classJoin me in experiencing the wisdom and experience of my dear friend, Amy Wu. As a partner at Light Speed Venture Partners, she spends her time predominantly working with their growth team. Amy shares with us today her journey to the C-suite, her take on work-life balance, and how to succeed as a female leader in tech. Before her current role, she served as CFO in actually two different roles at Discovery and spent her time outside of the office satisfying her sense of adventure by summiting more than a dozen Alpine peaks over 10,000 feet high!Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amytongwu/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  ----- FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Have a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classWe are joined by Adrienne Dorison on today's episode, someone I have been so excited to share with you since our connection at a master mind earlier this year in Greece. Her ability to teach others how to run their business in an ultra efficient manner will no doubt leave you with incredible value and actionable steps after this podcast is over.As the Co-Founder of Run Like Clockwork, she equips CEOs to design a business and team that can run itself... like clockwork! Ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to fast-growth startups, she helps others increase their profit margins, empower their teams, and take an unplugged vacation. If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  -----FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/class Have a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classFor our very first guest, all the way from Canada, we have my amazing friend  Gabby Dickert here with us today. Gabby is the Shopify expert and the founder of  GD Commerce, a web development and online marketing agency that focuses on pushing the Shopify platform to do things that it doesn't natively do.As an ex-Merchant Success Manager at Shopify, working with enterprise-level, multi-million dollar e-commerce companies, Gabby was able to see what the top performers were doing to differentiate their brands online. We're going to be revealing some of those insights in her interview today along with diving into how to best leverage Shopify's platform and build an automated welcome flow for your business.To claim your free unlimited Shopify development period, please email Gabby's team at info@gdcommerce.ca and mention The Cubicle to CEO Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin so I can repost you Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe for new episodes every Monday  -----FREE RESOURCES:Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classHave a business inquiry? Email me: hello@ellenyin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now:  ellenyin.com/classThe Cubicle to CEO podcast brings you weekly interviews with the best and brightest in business who have paved their way to the top of the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, as well as those new to the CEO game. Listen in as these leaders impart their wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement to empower you to become the CEO of your dream business - and your life.Host Ellen Yin is the founder of a boutique social media marketing agency serving clients from multi-million dollar brands & Fortune 500 executives to e-commerce startups and local businesses. Ellen is also the creator of Cubicle to CEO, an online membership teaching women how to monetize their passions and build a profitable business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices