On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about what’s working on Substack with Jim Fuhs (Fuhsion Marketing), writer/filmmaker Alexandra Hidalgo, and Bob Woods (CMO, Social Sales Link). They share why they love Substack, as well as what creators can do to step up their Substack game and set themselves up for success.

Jim, Alexandra, and Bob also discuss the differences between building community on Substack and LinkedIn, the role consistency and frequency play in growing your audience, how it relates to "blog mentality," and more.

Goals

- Bob: Step up whatever you are doing a little bit, and see if it's sustainable

- Alexandra: Draft a short email with bullet points about why people should subscribe. What it means to you and what it will do for them. Send to 50-100 non-subscribers

- Jim: Turn on the camera, record a video, and see how you can repurpose it

Final Thoughts

- Alexandra: It's a gift to be able to create content and connect with others. Approach it that way.

- Bob: You have value. Share it!

- Jim: This is a way to leave a legacy ... in multiple formats

Follow

Jim Fuhs: http://jimfuhs.substack.com/

Alexandra Hidalgo: https://alexandrahidalgo.substack.com/

Bob Woods: https://imbobwoods.substack.com/

Debra Eckerling: https://BookProposals.Substack.com

https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Habits with Katelyn Carey, RN; Lynda Monk; and Beth Ricanati, MD. Katelyn is a nurse educator and trauma communication specialist, Lynda is also a Books That Saves Lives author and founder of the International Association for Journal Writing, and Beth is the author of Braided and The Braided Prescription.

They discuss intentional versus accidental habits, as well as how to create, change, and remove barriers. The panel shares their specialties - combating stress (Katelyn), journaling (Lynda), and baking challah (Beth) - along with some of their favorite habits.

What are Habits?

- Katelyn: Patterns that can be conscious or unconscious that we do on a repeated basis

- Lynda: The things you do for yourself on a regular basis

- Beth: Entrenched behaviors; whatever the habit or practice, we have the power to change/modify it and grow

Goals

- Katelyn: Put a habit or habits on the calendar

- Lynda: Find a community or habit buddy

- Beth: Say your intention out loud; it can be for a goal, habit, or intention

Final Thoughts

- Lynda: What we focus on, grows. Have good, compassionate self-talk when making change

- Beth: Remember that small acts/habits can have a big impact on our well-being

- Katelyn: Unconscious unplanned habits typically come from coping habits; the best habits are the ones that bring us happiness

Learn More About

Katelyn Carey: https://KatelynCarey.com

Lynda Monk: https://LyndaMonk.com

Beth Ricanati: https://BethRicanatiMD.com

Debra Eckerling: https://TheBookProposalExpert.com

https://TheDEBMethod.com/Blog

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On this week’s GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Writing and Productivity with author/publishing expert Judith Briles (The Book Shepherd), productivity expert Christine Carron (Goodjelly), and Danielle Weil, who specializes in creativity and copywriting.

The panel explores what it really takes to get the words on the page, including getting past the pressure to always be productive, finding your own rhythm, and figuring out what you need to do to get unstuck. Judith, Christine, and Danielle share anecdotes, recommendations, and more.

Define Productivity

- Christine: Old school is more, faster; new school is your best work done as fast as possible

- Judith: The perfection factor is what stops productivity

- Danielle: What words will actually move the needle; pint your best efforts toward the things that will make the biggest difference

Goals

- Judith: If you never say, your yeses are worthless. Don't do well what you have no business doing - choose 3 things that are important for you to do!

- Christine: Every time you sit down to work, ask yourself how to make it easier for you. Do something for 10 minutes and celebrate the progress

- Danielle: Embrace your constraints; figure out how to use your constraints to your advantage

- Deb: Get rid of a project that is not serving you

Final Thoughts

- Christine: Give yourself grace and give yourself credit for all the things

- Judith: Take credit for the work you've done - getting up the morning is a big thing

- Danielle: Enjoy the process

Learn more about

Judith Briles: https://www.judithbrilesbooks.com/

Christine Carron: https://www.goodjelly.com/

Danielle Weil: https://https://dwcopy.com/

Debra Eckerling: https://TheBookProposalExpert.com

https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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