In this episode, host Steph Blake sits down with Jon Mest, a former data scientist turned PR pro, to uncover practical, budget-friendly ways to level up your public relations game.

Jon shares his expertise on how small business owners can secure press coverage without shelling out for expensive agencies.

What You'll Learn:

• PR Basics: What every small business owner needs to know

• Modern PR Strategies: What works today and why

• Tailoring Your PR Plan: Strategies designed for small businesses

• Building Brand Awareness: How to stand out without overspending

• Pitching Made Simple: Tips to craft pitches that get noticed

• Paid vs. Earned Media: What’s worth your time and budget

• Real-Life Mistakes to Avoid: Learn from common PR missteps

CONNECT WITH JON MEST

• Website
• LinkedIn

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• 1300 Journalists' Twitter Handles

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

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The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

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Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

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In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, Steph Blake chats with Roger Pearson, a business expert and master tax advisor with over 50 years of experience.

Roger breaks down the nitty-gritty of deciding whether an LLC or corporation is the right fit for your business. From tax implications to practical considerations, Roger shares his wisdom to help small businesses thrive and avoid costly mistakes.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• A straightforward introduction to LLCs and corporations (because we’re not here to overcomplicate things).

• The tax implications of each option (minus the headache).

• When it makes sense to consider an S Corporation (hint: timing matters).

• Practical considerations you probably haven’t thought about yet.

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH ROGER PEARSON

• Website
• YouTube
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• The Three Pillars to Build a Solid Foundation: The basic parts that have to fit together to build a solid foundation under your business.

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

🔗 Learn more here

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The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

🔗 Get a free demo here

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Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

🔗 See available options here

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

🔗 Get The Workflows Here

In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, Steph Blake dives into all things chaos (and how to conquer it) with systems and operations consultant, Lauren Glenn.

If you’re an entrepreneur juggling more ideas than you have sticky notes, this episode is your chaos-busting roadmap. Steph and Lauren unpack the secrets to managing overwhelm, ditching overcommitment, and finally hitting those elusive goals.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The Big vs. Small Biz Breakdown: Key differences between Fortune 500 giants and scrappy small businesses (hint: it’s not just the budgets).

• Chaos Control 101: Practical strategies to manage the madness and stay on track.

• Overwhelm SOS: Simple tips for business owners who feel like their to-do list is running the show.

• Mindset Magic: How to shift your thinking when overwhelm strikes.

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH LAUREN GLYNN

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Threads
• YouTube

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• 7 Days to Streamline Your Business:
• The "7 Days to Streamline Your Business" challenge is a free, actionable mini-course designed to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs identify their most time-consuming and costly tasks, prioritize them based on profitability, and create a step-by-step optimization plan to boost efficiency, reduce stress, and increase profits.

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

🔗 Learn more here

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The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

🔗 Get a free demo here

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Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

🔗 See available options here

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

🔗 Get The Workflows Here

In this episode of the Simple Business Show™, host Steph Blake welcomes guest Donna Dube, a certified Director of Operations.

They delve into the crucial topic of strategic delegation in your business. Together, they discuss practical strategies for hiring, overcoming control issues, and the importance of defining roles and responsibilities in a growing business.

In this episode you'll hear us discuss -

• The need for delegation as your business grows
• How to determine the bests task to outsource as you hire
• The steps that go into hiring & delegating to your team
• The importance of Company Values and how they impact your team
• How to get comfortable with delegating tasks
• How to automate task delegation

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH DONNA DUBE

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

🔗 Learn more here

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The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

🔗 Get a free demo here

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Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

🔗 See available options here

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

🔗 Get The Workflows Here

In this episode of the Simple Business Show, host Steph Blake delves into the integration of spirituality in life and business with guest Sue Pats.

They both discuss how embracing spirituality can not only enhance personal well-being but also positively impact your entrepreneurial journey.

Sue shares her personal experiences and insights on how to use spiritual principles to navigate both life and business challenges.

In this episode you'll hear us discuss -

• What it means to be "spiritual"
• Sue & Steph's journey to finding spirituality in their lives and businesses
• The impact of using spiritual practices and principals
• Practices for staying present and spiritual
• The importance of self-love & forgiveness

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH SUE PATS

• Website
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Spirituality for Prosperity

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

🔗 Learn more here

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The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

🔗 Get a free demo here

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Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

🔗 See available options here

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

🔗 Get The Workflows Here

In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, host Steph Blake sits down with Joyce Layman, a visibility strategist, keynote speaker, and author.

Together, they dive into the innovative world of using personalized GIFs to enhance online presence and increase visibility.

Joyce introduces the concept of personalized GIFs and shares her strategies for leveraging them, along with other visibility techniques, to build authentic connections and grow your audience.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The power of personalized GIFs & why you should use them in your business
• How to incorporate visibility strategies beyond social media
• Fun and unique ways to increase your visibility...that you probably haven't thought of yet
• The importance of networking and building connections for going visibility

..and so much more!

CONNECT WITH JOYCE LAYMAN

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Pinterest
• YouTube
• Giphy.com

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

🔗 Learn more here

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The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

🔗 Get a free demo here

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Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

🔗 See available options here

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

🔗 Get The Workflows Here

In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, Steph Blake chats with Kate Kordsmeier, a certified life and business coach, about the concept of syncing your menstrual cycle or the moon phases with your life and business.

Kate shares her journey and insights into how this approach can lead to more fulfilled, balanced, and productive lives.

In this episode you'll learn -

• What cycle syncing is
• The phases of your menstrual cycle and the moon
• How to incorporate cycle syncing into your lifestyle

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH KATE KORDSMEIER

• Website
• Instagram

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Cyclical Living for Soulful Women
• Learn how to align your tasks with your menstrual cycle and lunar phases, optimizing your time and energy for peak productivity (no more countless wasted hours and stress!)

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

🔗 Learn more here

--

The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

🔗 Get a free demo here

--

Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

🔗 See available options here

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

🔗 Get The Workflows Here