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We're back on the mic with The Dan Norris! We chat all things content marketing!  You'll learn a whole bunch of stuff and get loads of inspiration to get your content marketing on (by the way... if you haven't heard that term before... then THIS is the episode for you!). The totally awesome stuff we cover... What the heck is content marketing? How can you come up with a totally awesome content marketing strategy? Learn how to repurpose content. Find out why quality beats quantity every single time. Get inspired to TAKE ACTION and start your content marketing strategy. Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a comment on this blog post and we'll put it on the content calendar! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla p.s if you want ALL the #MerryBiz updates... sign up HERE!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 32 on #MerryBiz we chat with one of the most generous people we've ever met. He started blogging back in 2002 and is now the world's leader in helping others learn how to monetise their blogs. It was the first website we ever read that taught us about all things blogging and techy and his events literally changed our lives. You would know him from ProBlogger or Digital Photography School... and we are SO excited to welcome the one and only Darren Rowse to #MerryBiz Take a listen! Get ready for inspiration... it's about to hit you! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  Tell us about long term strategy vs. short term goals.  How important is to be generous with your content? What are your thoughts on the new social media platforms? How do you go from an idea to actually pu

We get SOOOO many questions every single day. Instead of responding to you all individually... which we love doing, we thought we would answer them in our podcast episode today! This means EVERYONE gets to hear our answers! If you have a question you'd like us to answer... then email us! Take a listen right HERE: Here are the questions we answer in today's Q + A!  Do you have tips on what providers/tools to use when you start your blog? How much content did you have published before you released it to the world? How do you stay on task and not get distracted by social media? Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? How did you transition between working for a boss, then working for yourself? What are the biggest obstacles you had to overcome? Where do you see your business in the future? What do people not tell you about entrepreneurship? Can you tell me about getting sponsored posts on my blog? How do you format photos for Instagram? Can you explain how to get more done in less time.

For today's guests it all started back in 2012 with one podcast episode, a brainstorm and then an idea was born. The idea of making a living from online business. In just a few short months, our guests were able to make thousands of extra dollars each month. One year later, they surpassed the five figure mark in online sales for a single month. When their August 2013 sales surpassed $36,000, they decided it was time to stop working for someone else and start living for their family. In July 2014 alone they made over $140,000.  They believe that society has it wrong when it comes to work/life balance. Our guests say that life always comes before work. Sounds good, right? Welcome to #MerryBiz Shane and Jocelyn Sams from Flipped Lifestyle! Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we a

Today's guest in episode 29 on #MerryBiz spent over 8 years in the PR and Comms industry before embarking on her own business journey. She now connects world renowned brands with influential bloggers to spread messages, influence purchase decisions and create a movement of brand advocates. Our guest has been recognised for her entrepreneurial journey across business and mainstream media outlets such as Sky News and Sunrise. With a knack for recognising remarkable people... welcome to #MerryBiz Lorraine Murphy, founder of The Remarkables Group (Australia's biggest blogger/talent agency group!). Take a listen! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What lead you start your own business? Who is your biggest inspiration... right now? What was the point in your business when you knew you

Today's guest is a chef turned photographer turned professional Instagrammer. She was an early adopter of the now very popular mobile app and In early 2013 she saw the potential with her 200,000+ followers and quit her job to monetize solely off her Instagram account. Since then she now has over 450 000 followers, has put together countless Instagram campaigns and travels the world taking beautiful photos in her own amazing photography style. We're SO excited to welcome Lauren Bath to #MerryBiz! Take a listen and learn how to be a full time Instagrammer! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How do you make money from being a full time Instagrammer? What's the most amazing experience you've had from this journey?  What are your top 3 Instagram tips? What are your top 3 photography tips... even if you've never taken a photo? We've noticed some changes with Instagram... what do you think about this? Tell us about Instawalks/Instameets? How do you contact brands to work with you? "I don't want to do

Today's guest is a content and social media marketing 'YouTuber' and coach. She writes, hosts and produces Savvy Sexy Social, a web show that helps rising stars and personalities create their brand authority. She's published over 500 videos gaining more than 2 million YouTube views! She's an internationally-acclaimed public speaker and she is a whole lotta fun! Welcome to #MerryBiz... Amy Schmittauerrrrr Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  Do you think it's important to be on all the social media platforms? Why is video is more powerful than other content? What was the biggest challenge quitting your full time job? For a business not on any social media... where should they begin? How do you deal with the 'haters' on social media? What are your top tips for any brand or person starting out on social media? "Your passions will change. And that's ok." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... The difference between social networks and content creation platforms. How and why to create

In episode 26 on #MerryBiz podcast we chat with a very special friend and yoga teacher, spiritual mentor, tantrika and 5elements dance facilitator. She's been travelling the world teaching and facilitating retreats and sacred ceremonies. She's a light worker... with the goal to help the world awaken to their divinity and remember who they are! We go deep... FAST! We are so excited to have Sarah-Jane Perman on the #MerryBiz podcast! Take a listen! Some questions we ask...  How can we all connect with our intuition? What is difference between the feminine and masculine energies? What are some ways to connect more with our bodies? How can we change our energetic fields to be a higher level (rather than stressed out, lower level)? "Never look back." Some moments of AHA! in this episode... How we can all tune in to the messages from the Universe. How a daily checkin with your body can help you have a GREAT day every day.  Why it's ok to slow down and not always be doing more.  The power of our energetic frequen

In episode 25 on #MerryBiz podcast we chat with the Founder and Managing Director of OneShift, an online jobs platform that provides one-off shifts, casual, part time and short term employment. She's heavily involved in the start up and business community as a mentor and was awarded first place for 'Top 50 Australian Emerging Leaders' and 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015'. We're so excited to welcome to Gen George to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did you come up with the idea for OneShift? How do you make sure you reach your audience? What's the number one lesson you've picked up from your business experience? Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? What are your team values?  "What do you have to lose?" Some moments of AHA! in this episode... The importance of listening to your users, adapting and changing. Why (if you're seeking investors) you need to make sure they're on the same page as you. The power of collaboration and learning from others. 

In episode 24 on #MerryBiz we chat with Jarrod Robinson. He's  developed award winning educational software, used by millions. Known throughout the online community as The PE Geek, he's created an invaluable resource for teachers seeking effective use of 21st century tools in physical education. He presents and runs workshops all over the world while running his blog, podcast and leading a private community. He does this, all while working only a handful of hours per day (sometimes per week!). Jarrod shares some absolute GOLD in this episode, we know you're all going to learn something new!  Take a listen and let us know what you think!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What is a sales funnel? What tools do you use to build your online sales funnel? (Note: his answer actually makes sense!). How do you get the product you want to sell in front of potential customers?  What's a recurring community and what is recurring income?  Did you always know you would be an entrepreneur?  How do you work l

What's the deal with Snapchat anyway? Should you and your business be on it? The short answer... yes. If you're one of those people who have told us that "My audience just isn't on there." We also think you're wrong. Listen to episode 23 on #MerryBiz to hear why. It's a quick 20 minutes. Then make your decision. Why Your and Your Business Should Be on Snapchat ONE: Build your brand.   TWO: Engage with your audience. Get direct feedback.   THREE: Engage with influencers. FOUR: It's fun. FIVE: It's better than other 'live' social media channels.       Take a listen to get all the good stuff about Snapchat!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 22 on the #MerryBiz podcast learn how to find and ROCK your personal style! Our guest's journey started in 2008 when she said goodbye to her 20 year journalism career.  Starting out as a personal stylist she started a blog, which now received over 130 000 visits each and every month. She's created a booming business working with world renowned brands, she's a published author of the best selling book, Unlock Your Style and she's created a positive and insanely active community.  With a mission to help busy women get out the door looking and feeling the best they can. Welcome to #MerryBiz Nikki Parkinson of Styling You! Take a listen!  #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  When did your community become so positive and amazing... was it an overnight success? Why is personal style so important? What would be your number 1 tip for someone just starting out to style themselves? What was the first thing you made an income from on your blog? What have been some of your favourite brand collabor

In episode 21 on #MerryBiz we talk ACTION. It's 55 minutes of epic inspiration. We KNOW it's what you need to take the leap to make your next step.  We all have big ideas and big plans. The difference between the people who get to realise their dreams and the people who just keep planning is one little word: ACTION. The question we get asked so much about our business is: how do you do it all? How do you get so much done?  And the answer is simple. We take action. We take small step after small step, action after action and it turns into epic results. Either that or we quickly realise our plan was crap and move onto something else where we take small step after small step... action after... ok ok, you get it. We take action. Easier said than done, right? We all get caught up on what tools we're supposed to use, or the design of the logo, or will that product even sell? Ooo we don't know, maybe we should do another survey. All this is great but nothing beats taking action to validate an idea. Nothing beats put

In episode 20 on #MerryBiz we chat with the best selling author of The Primal Blueprint and publisher of the world's BEST health blogs Mark's Daily Apple.  As a former top endurance athlete riddled with ailments that defied treatment from conventional wisdom, he made it his mission to heal his body and help millions of others do the same. Today, he successfully runs a leading education and supplement company, publishing house, and food line, which offer world class nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle resources to people who benefit from his ancestral health model to living awesome. If you haven't guessed already... welcome to #MerryBiz the one and only... Mark Sisson! Queue "YAAAAAY!" Take a listen! By the way... we talk A LOT about mayonnaise. LOL! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! "If it were easy... everyone would be doing it." #MERRY

In episode 19 on #MerryBiz we take you through the exact steps we take to set and SMASH our business goals. We use real life examples and we set some goals LIVE on the show.  Download your FREE guide: How to Set and Smash Your Goals and listen to this brand new episode right... NOW! "Everyone has the potential to do something amazing. All it takes is small step after small step. Action after action." We started setting goals for our business in mid 2015. Before that we were all about going with the flow and knowing that the universe had our backs. Which is 100% true! We honestly believe that when you're following your bliss (or passion or purpose), good stuff comes your way. But we have some pretty big visions for our business and as much as the universe is there, we also have to be there for ourselves. As Pablo Picasso said "Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success."  Ma

In episode 18 on #MerryBiz we chat with professional Tarot reader and teacher, intuitive coach and spiritual entrepreneur.  She's the founder of Biddy Tarot, a thriving business that inspires over 3 million people each year to transform their lives with the Tarot. She's passionate about business and thrives on helping people build their own business empires that are aligned with their soul purpose. We are so excited to Welcome Brigit Esselmont to the #MerryBiz podcast! Woo! And YES we get a Tarot reading LIVE on the show! It's so cool! Take a listen and let us know what you think! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!  PLUS learn to Set and Smash Your Goals with our FREE Goal Setting Guide! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did you transition from your corporate job to full time online entrepreneur? Do you make any big decisions using Tarot cards? Can anyone read Tarot and how do you

We're currently in the Philippines for the Tropical Think Tank event. Holey MOLEY. Sh1t has gone down. We have been inspired. We have new ideas.   We made it to Cebu in the Phillipines! Coconut mango smoothie goodness to start off #TTT16 with #epicviews! A photo posted by THE MERRYMAKER SISTERS® (@themerrymakersisters) on Mar 11, 2016 at 10:32pm PST Listen to us ramble (very excitedly) about our learnings and ideas so far! Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla   Sending some love to @petershankman. We heard him talk at #TTT16 and he is epic. One of the best story tellers and generous entrepreneurs we've ever had the pleasure to hang with!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 16 on #MerryBiz we chat with an AMAZING guest who is a huge inspiration! She's an advocate for dreamers, a community-building strategist, and the co-author and co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies. In 15 months, our guest grew the Simple Green Smoothies' community from 0 to 200,000 email subscribers, reaching more than 10 million page views, 270,000 Instagram followers, and 160,000 Facebook fans and those numbers are significantly larger now. She's helped over 1 million fans commit to drinking plant-based smoothies with their 30-Day Green Smoothie Challenges. We're so excited to have Jadah Sellner on the MerryBiz Podcast! Take a listen and prepare for epic inspiration! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!   #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  What's your favourite part about your business? What are your top tips for building an amazing community? Do you believe combining passion and busi

In episode 15 on #MerryBiz we share exactly what we do to get MORE shit done in less time. Cheers to productivity! Take a listen... and for preparation for next episode... be sure to download your goal setting guide HERE! This time last year we would've said that we were the busiest we've ever been. Yep, 12 hour days filled with multi-tasking and running around like headless merrymakers. We had little structure and we worked on a 'do what we feel like' basis. Sounds appealing but... This kind of mindset and work ethic lead to lots of to-dos either forgotten or being done at the very last minute. Hello unnecessary stress! Errr yuck. And stress is not good for us.  Running a business or blog or working a high paced job does NOT have to be this way. It doesn't need to be stressful and doesn't have to cause burnout. You do not need to be the busiest person on the planet.  Fast forward to now and we're ticking off a hell of a lot more goals MINUS the 12 hour days, minus the stress PLUS a whole bunch of fun. Say wh

In episode 14 on #MerryBiz we chat with one of our favourite online biz super stars. He is the best selling author of Virtual Freedom and world renowned outsourcing expert. He's an international speaker, podcaster and the founder of an outsourcing business that employs over 450 people! He's the creator of the Tropical Think Tank event as well as the online community Youpreneur which is helping people all over the world to achieve their dream lifestyle through online entrepreneurship. Welcome to #MerryBiz the one and only... Chris Duckerrrrrrrrrr! Take a listen and get ready for AHA! Moments left, right and centre! Right at the end, it turns into an EPIC brainstorm session! Which is FUN! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Stitcher and if you LOVE the episode, give us a 5 star rating and write us a merry-filled review!   #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  How did you become a Virtual CEO? What is your advice to someone who wants to start outsourcing? How do you start to create a personal brand