In this episode, Taylor shares her honest thoughts about Instagram automation and why tools like ManyChat aren’t the spammy shortcut some creators fear. Instead, she explains how automation can become necessary infrastructure for solo business owners – helping you manage growth, protect your capacity, and still build real relationships with your audience without trying to do everything manually.
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EPISODE 560 – FROM FOLLOWER TO BUYER IN 7 TOUCHPOINTS
EPISODE 551 – 7 END-OF-YEAR BUSINESS MOVES YOU’L WISH YOU DID SOONER
EPISODE 511 – FEARLESS VISIBILITY IN YOUR BUSINESS
EPISODE 451 – HOW TO USE UTMS
EPISODE 411 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & PRODUCTIVITY
EPISODE 361 – EMAIL MARKETING NURTURE SEQUENCE EXPLAINED
EPISODE 311 – STOP BEING A CARBON COPY
EPISODE 211 – THE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY
EPISODE 161 – PIVOT MOMENTS
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In this episode, I dive into the real data behind my first course sales and unpack what I’m calling micro moments of trust. By tracking the interactions people had with my content, I discovered it took about seven touchpoints – ads, profile visits, automated DMs, stories, and more – before a complete stranger decided to buy. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how trust builds online and why strategic touchpoints matter more than being everywhere.
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EPISODE 559 – HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN GPT WITH CHATGPT
EPISODE 550 – WHEN EGO RUNS THE BUSINESS (A PIZZA STORY)
EPISODE 510 – BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH
EPISODE 450 – DIGITAL MARKETING TIPS
EPISODE 410 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & IMPOSTER SYNDROME
EPISODE 360 – WHY YOUR MINDSET MATTERS
EPISODE 310 – GET BACK TO SIMPLE
EPISODE 210 – WHY YOU MUST INVEST IN YOUR BIZ
EPISODE 160 – MY FAVORITE PODCASTS
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If you’re constantly re-explaining your voice, your offers, or your standards to ChatGPT, this episode is your reset. I’m walking you step-by-step through how to build your own custom GPT so it thinks like you, edits like you, and follows your exact rules. No more starting from scratch. Just a smarter system that supports your content, protects your voice, and saves you serious time.
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EPISODE 558 – 153 FOLLOWERS IN A YEAR, 121 IN A DAY, WHAT CHANGED?
EPISODE 549 – STOP WAITING ON THE ALGORITHM (IT’S NOT 2013 ANYMORE)
EPISODE 509 – THE ONE ABOUT JOY VS HAPPINESS
EPISODE 449 – MY SOCIAL EXPERIMENT
EPISODE 409 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & CREATIVITY
EPISODE 359 – THE IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING YOU
EPISODE 309 – WHY IT’S IMPERATIVE TO SET BOUNDARIES IN BUSINESS
EPISODE 209 – THE KEY TO CONFIDENCE FOR CREATIVES
EPISODE 159 – BLOG NO-NO’S (DON’T BE THAT BLOGGER)
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Instagram wasn’t broken – it was misaligned. In this episode, I unpack what actually shifted: deleting 1,700 followers, committing to four intentional posts a day, leveraging trial reels, and using Manychat to turn views into movement. This isn’t hype or hacks. It’s a real-time breakdown of how clarity, consistency, and one focused goal – one sale a day – started compounding fast.
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EPISODE 557 – FROM STUCK TO GAINING 374 FOLLOWERS IN 10 DAYS
EPISODE 548 – VAGUE DOESN’T CONVERT
EPISODE 508 – HOW CHATGPT BLEW MY MIND
EPISODE 448 – DOING HARD THINGS IN BUSINESS
EPISODE 408 – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NICHE
EPISODE 358 – SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR BUSINESS
EPISODE 308 – THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD
EPISODE 208 – WHEN CLIENTS DISAPPOINT YOU
EPISODE 158 – COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION
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In this episode, I share the Instagram system that finally broke my plateau – one daily reel, two trial reels, and simple ManyChat automations that turn new followers into real conversations. This isn’t about hacks or hype. It’s about building traction on purpose, nurturing people automatically, and creating momentum that actually feels sustainable.
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EPISODE 556 – HOW I FINALLY GOT INSTAGRAM TO MOVE
EPISODE 547 – YOU HAVE A TRAFFIC PROBLEM
EPISODE 507 – HOW TO USE INSTAGRAM TRIAL REELS & MORE
EPISODE 447 – TIPS FOR USING CHATGPT
EPISODE 407 – STOP BEING THE “COE”
EPISODE 357 – SELLING A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY
EPISODE 307 – THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING YOU
EPISODE 207 – WHY GRATITUDE MATTERS IN BIZ
EPISODE 157 – OVERCOMING YOUR BELIEF BARRIERS
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Struggling to grow on Instagram? In this episode, I share how a $5/day ad strategy, targeted trial reels, and deleting 1,748 deadweight followers finally moved the needle on my account — after a year of stalled growth. If your IG feels stuck, this behind-the-scenes breakdown walks you through exactly what I did (and what finally worked).
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EPISODE 555 – MY REAL-TIME FUNNEL: REELS, STORIES, ADS
EPISODE 546 – BUILDING JOY IN THE MONOTONY OF ADULTHOOD
EPISODE 506 – I WENT VIRAL OVER A LIGHT BULB…
EPISODE 446 – MAKING COMMITMENTS IN 2024
EPISODE 406 – PRODUCTIVITY HACKS TO KEEP YOU ON TRACK
EPISODE 356 – WHY FUNNELS MATTER
EPISODE 306 – GETTING GOOD AT BEING YOU
EPISODE 256 – DON’T SETTLE
EPISODE 206 – OVERWHELM, IT’S TIME TO GO
EPISODE 156 – IMPROVING YOUR WORKFLOW
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Trying to grow your business without burning out? In this episode, I’m sharing the exact funnel I’m testing in real time — daily reels, one high-intent story, and a $5 Instagram ad that actually grows your audience (without buying followers). It’s scrappy, doable, and built for the one-woman show. If you’re stuck on what to post or how to sell without spiraling, this one’s for you.
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EPISODE 554 – WHAT MOST FUNNELS MISS (AND WHY IT’S COSTING YOU MONEY)
EPISODE 545 – 3 STEPS TO MOVE YOUR OFFER FORWARD
EPISODE 505 – LET ME SAY THIS ONCE…LET THEM…& MORE
EPISODE 445 – MUST HAVE HIGH INCOME SKILLS
EPISODE 405 – HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
EPISODE 355 – WHAT THEY DON’T TELL YOU
EPISODE 305 – YOU ARE CUT OUT FOR THIS
EPISODE 255 – THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH
EPISODE 205 – THIS IS YOUR SIGN
EPISODE 155 – LATEST PINTEREST UPDATES
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Your funnel isn’t finished at checkout — and if that’s where it stops, you’re leaving profit on the table. In this episode, I break down the power of back-end marketing and how to turn buyers into repeat customers with simple, strategic touchpoints. From Hello Bars to intentional ad placements & captions inside your course framework, this is how you build a quiet, consistent profit engine that supports your main offer long after the sale.
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EPISODE 553 – THE REAL REASON YOUR GOALS AREN’T WORKING – AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
EPISODE 544 – YOU’RE ALLOWED TO SAY NO
EPISODE 504 – MAKING TIME FOR YOURSELF & MORE
EPISODE 444 – YOUR MINDSET MATTERS
EPISODE 404 – VULNERABILITY & HOW IT AFFECTS OUR POWER
EPISODE 354 – YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR RULES
EPISODE 304 – BEING REALISTIC IN BUSINESS
EPISODE 254 – THE PAUSE OF 2020
EPISODE 204 – TIPS FOR HOSTING AN EVENT FOR CREATIVES
EPISODE 154 – NITTY GRITTY INTERVIEW WITH BETH KIRBY (LOCAL MILK BLOG)
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Ditch the vague goals and set one bold, measurable target for your business in 2026. In this episode, I’m breaking down why a single “primary target” creates more clarity, momentum, and results than a list of intentions ever could — and how to actually aim for it.
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EPISODE 552 – WHY THINGS FAIL EARLY (EVEN WHEN THEY’RE GOOD IDEAS)
EPISODE 543 – CELEBRATING SUCCESS SOLO (& STILL MAKING IT COUNT)
EPISODE 503 – COMPOUNDING INTEREST…BUT WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
EPISODE 443 – AFFILIATE MARKETING EXPLAINED (PART 2)
EPISODE 403 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EPISODE 353 – UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF YOUR PURPOSE
EPISODE 303 – TIPS FOR CRUSHING QUARTER 2
EPISODE 253 – BUSINESS PIVOTS
EPISODE 203 – WHEN TO PIVOT
EPISODE 153 – THE ONE ABOUT GDPR
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Most things don’t fail because they were bad ideas — they fail because the season, systems, or support weren’t there. This episode unpacks the real reasons offers flop early, and why it’s not too late to try again.
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EPISODE 551 – 7 END-OF-YEAR BUSINESS MOVES YOU’L WISH YOU DID SOONER
EPISODE 542 – BUILDING SOMETHING NEW (WHILE IN THE THICK OF IT)
EPISODE 502 – SHORT FORM CONTENT TIPS
EPISODE 442 – ALL ABOUT AFFILIATE MARKETING
EPISODE 402 – HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS & FIND COMMUNITY AS AN ADULT
EPISODE 352 – THE RULES OF SUCCESS
EPISODE 302 – WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM STARTING A YOUTUBE CHANNEL
EPISODE 252 – PILLAR SERIES: THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF CARE
EPISODE 202 – STOP BEING BUSY & DO THESE THINGS ASAP
EPISODE 152 – ELEVATING YOUR BRAND
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