Ep. 340: In this conversation, Lauren Gaggioli shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing her transition from acting to education and, ultimately, to SEO. She emphasizes the importance of finding balance in business and life, the significance of having a purpose beyond just business, and how SEO can be a powerful tool for solopreneurs. Lauren also highlights the need for effective content marketing and the importance of understanding search intent to connect with audiences. The discussion wraps up with practical advice on optimizing websites and leveraging SEO strategies for success.

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https://laurengaggioli.com/

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Continue this conversation on Lauren's podcast, the Digital Entrepreneurs Toolkit: Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Worth

00:28 Meet Lauren Gaggioli: From Acting to SEO

01:07 The Importance of Balance and Purpose

01:47 Lauren's Entrepreneurial Journey

05:35 Discovering the Power of SEO

09:14 The Concept of Entrepreneur Enmeshment

11:42 Balancing Business and Personal Life

21:29 Defining and Living Your Purpose

31:02 Introduction to SEO and Organic Content Marketing

32:29 The Power of Google Search

34:07 SEO vs. Social Media

35:36 Leveraging SEO for Solopreneurs

35:48 Keyword Research and Its Importance

37:36 Optimizing Content for SEO

38:11 Creating an Organic Marketing Ecosystem

46:19 SEO Strategies for Specific Products

52:19 Combining Different Offerings on One Website

54:58 Rapid Fire Questions

57:24 Final Thoughts

Ep. 339: On my recent vacation to the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge Resort, I noticed all the details that created our experience. This made me think of how we as business owners can elevate the client experience in our own businesses and sharing that in this episode of Success in Mind!

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Work with me: www.teriholland.ca/consultation

Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theteriholland

Or on any social media platform @TheTeriHolland

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:33 Rebranding and Vacation Insights

01:31 First Impressions at the Resort

02:43 Detailed Resort Experience

06:11 Staff and Overall Experience

07:11 Applying Lessons to Your Business

09:01 Creating Unique Customer Touches

10:07 Personal Touches and Branding

12:08 Standing Out in the Marketplace

14:27 Packaging and Customer Loyalty

18:53 Conclusion

Ep. 338: In this episode, I'm talking with Merit Kahn, CEO, sales expert, and comedian. Merit shares how her passion for performance led her to blend humor with sales and business. We dive deep into the importance of emotional intelligence, practical tips for developing a successful mindset, and the art of balancing empathy and assertiveness. Plus, Merit reveals the power of comedy in business and her inspiring one-woman show. Hit play and join us on this enlightening and entertaining journey!

Episode Links

https://meritkahn.com/podcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meritkahn/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRI_qLghOzW7Sfgg1tswaLg

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeritKahn

Show Links

Listen to this episode next: Supercharging Your Success with Jeff Buehner

Connect with Teri @TheTeriHolland on all platforms

Work with Teri: www.teriholland.ca

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Merit Kahn's Unique Career Path

01:12 Early Influences and Transition to Sales

01:58 Incorporating Comedy into Business

02:52 Challenges and Rewards of Stand-Up Comedy

04:02 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Business

09:56 Mindset, Mechanics, and Motion Framework

16:35 Handling Fear and Developing Emotional Awareness

26:03 Introduction to Emotional Quotient Inventory

26:48 Key Attributes of Effective Leadership

28:09 Balancing Empathy and Assertiveness

29:14 Understanding Your Emotional Intelligence Snapshot

30:41 Resources for Emotional Intelligence Assessment

32:25 Merit's One-Woman Comedy Show

35:33 Impact of Rewriting Life Through Comedy

40:47 Rapid Fire Questions

44:50 Final Thoughts