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I never know I would fall in love with podcasting. It has been a true game-changer for me. There was a time when I did not value my voice, how it sounded, or what I had to offer.  Almost 2 years in, I have discovered new parts of me and how podcasting has changed my business.

We all have things we’re passionate about, but sometimes it’s hard to find the time to get out there and share those passions with the world. That’s why podcasting is so awesome! You can connect with your audience, grow your brand, power-up your podcast and gain visibility in a way that feels natural and engaging.

Here are three top reasons to start a podcast:

1. Gain Visibility: Your podcast will be one more way for people to find and connect with you. By creating an audio show that has value and depth, you’ll be able to reach new audiences who want to learn from you. People will feel like they know you personally and that builds trust in you and your brand.

2. Build Confidence: As you grow in your podcasting skills and become comfortable sharing your message on a regular basis, you’ll feel more confident in who you are as a person and what you have to offer this world. Podcasting is a great way to develop your communication and listening skills. Speaking into a microphone will help you prepare for bigger stages. It gives you an opportunity to listen to yourself, build up your skills in speaking, and discover new ways of communicating.

3. Promote Products: Podcasting can create other streams of income by promoting them on your podcasting. Create commercials for your products or service. Like Oprah and her favorite things, you can promote what you love too. This is one of the best ways to get your product or service in front of potential customers without having to spend a ton of money on advertising or marketing campaigns.

Podcasting is a dream for me as an introvert. But I had to learn to leverage it to gain visibility, build confidence, and promote my business. If you are thinking about podcasting let me know. I’d love to support your next step. You can also sign up for my audio masterclass waitlist. It is going to teach you how to develop and implement a strategy that will work for your business or expertise. I mean, why wait for a stage when you can create your own?

Is this Mic on? Masterclass

You will learn how to do the podcast. Whether you are new to podcasting or are several podcast episodes in, you will be able to power-up your podcast and leverage it to support your business and community.

Hey Queen,

Do you make vision boards? I have been doing them for over 20 years and love them.

A vision board is a toolkit for your vision. It’s meant to help you focus on your goals, share your vision with others, and leave room for magic.

The secret? You can’t make it perfect. You can’t predict everything that will happen along the way toward achieving your dream. But by leaving room for magic, you’re allowing yourself space to be surprised by what happens—and that’s when things get really exciting!

There is no one way to make a vision board. You can use pictures from magazines, paint or draw your own images, or create collages from found objects. Some people like to use magazine cutouts and other materials that are easy to get rid of if they don’t work out. Others prefer something more permanent so they can hang it up as a reminder of their goals and dreams.

I created this really cool goal-setting workbook. It makes the perfect companion to your vision board. Goals help you do the work takes to get ready for your dreams.

 

Lots of love,

Monica Wisdom

go to www.blackwomenamplified.com/boldgoals

Hey Family,

I hope you and yours are well.

Let’s talk about starting your own business. It’s becoming more of an option for many people for several different reasons. Not loving your job, needing more income, ready to build your dream, or needing to send a child to college. Either way, we are looking at what moves us.

Folk tells us to find our passion and do something we love and that is true, but the quickest way to start a business and bring in that extra change is to create a solution to a problem.

Look around at some of the top businesses and study their business model. Walk around your favorite store and think about why they offer the items that are for sale.

For instance, accessible luxury was a big trend. Services that were traditionally available to the rich. Personal shopping, private driver, and regular spa services. Now we have Instacart, Uber, and Massage Envy. Business models that once relied on big-ticket items are built around high customer volume and memberships.

Ask yourself, “What is a problem I can create a solution for?” Start with your day-to-day activities then widen your scope. Come up with a list of 5 problems and 5 solutions for each. Then see what moves you from that list. Spend 3 days writing out a game plan, and sleep on it for a couple of days. If it still moves you keep building the idea.

Remember sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do on the way to building our dreams.

Focus on the solution to a problem.

 

Have a great day,

Monica,

The Dream Agency

I am sharing one of my favorite business tools and the best part is you can start using it for free.

I am going full force with my business and through my trials and errors have discovered some great tools. Being non-tech and for the longest time lost in the online world, it was great to find a company that was supportive and answered my endless questions.

I have been a Podia customer for a while. I like having one place and one price that covers most of my online needs. I use them for my email list, courses, masterclasses, sales pages, and even a website and membership. It reduced my costs and having to remember all those login passwords. They are constantly improving their services.

Podia has released a brand new FREE plan with all the tools you need to get started. Sign up today {HERE} and build a full website for free in as little as 10 minutes. You can also host a free or paid community, sell digital products, and email your audience, all on one platform.

Whether you’ve just started dreaming about building your own business, you’re a podcaster wanting to monetize your podcast with courses, or you are a musician who wants to start a membership, Podia offers exactly the tools you need to build your online business and start making money right away.

What’s the catch? That’s the best part: there really isn’t one! Your website and community are free forever, and you’ll only pay an 8% transaction fee on the sales you make. As your business grows, you can upgrade to one of the paid Podia plans (starting at just $39/month) to eliminate the transaction fees and get access to even more tools.

There’s never been a better time to create online, and Podia’s on a mission to make it quicker and easier than ever for you to get started!

Get your free account {HERE}

Have an incredible day,

Monica Wisdom,
Founder, The Dream Agency
Host, Black Women Amplified Podcast

Hello Dreamers,

Welcome to our new blog. Here you will get info on what’s coming up for the Dream Agency and Business Bites that help you build your dream, share your story and monetize your knowledge.

We will be coming to you weekly.

Have a dreamy day,

Monica Wisdom