Jane Hamill | Podcast

"I'm working really hard but not getting the sales I need to support myself." I hear a version of this statement from entrepreneurs every week. You feel like you're doing ALL THE THINGS - posting to social media, sending emails, making videos, running ads... I know you're working hard and yet, it can often be work that's all over the place with different tactics. There's no actual plan or system for getting sales. It's just post and send -- and hopw they buy. I want to help you create a simple sales system. It's easier than is sounds.  It's basically you doing what you're already doing, but with a customer path in mind.  And it starts with asling yourself 4 questions.  If you can answer these questions with specific things to do, everything will change.  If can't answer them and you're doing lots of random actions with your business hoping to get sales, you will suffer.  Listen now and remember that all the links and resources mentioned will be back on the blog in the Show Notes: https://fashionbrainacad

If you knew you could not fail, what would you do immediately? What's YOUR answer to this? I sent a simple email with this question to my entire list. I received so many honest answers. I read through them all and the responses were really fascinating. From hiring someone to take over the day-to-day operations to traveling to starting a millionaires girl's club retreat. In this episode, you get a behind-the-scenes peek into what's really going on inside other entrepreneurs' brains. Get the show notes here:  https://fashionbrainacademy.com/question  

I have a special guest today and she has solved the inventory problem. And before you say, oh she's probably selling POD (print on demand) T-shirts, that's not it.  Jennyvi is a fashion designer who creates custom high end bridal dresses and she also had a RTW of apparel. For her clothing line, she got tired of ordering inventory hoping and hustling to sell it.  At the same time, she was feeling lost creatively and went through a very difficult time  - the passing of her mother. Jennyvi took solace in reading Jane Austen novels. This lead to a creative outlet of desiging prints (and dresses, at first) to honor Jane Austen.  Boom. A new business was launched out of a desire to heal. We talk about solving the inventory problem and how her journey has unfolded - which hasn't been quick or easy. It's a really fascinating discussion. Get the links, pics of Jennyvi's products, and show notes here: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/jennyvi/

I got this statement from an entrepreneur the other day, "I don't want to wait forever to grow". She's doing all the things a product based business should be doing. She's consistent with content, testing how many days a week she should be emailing, her production is streamlined, etc... ALL the things She asked me "What else can I do?". Today, I'll focus on you the entrepreneur. I'll give some suggestions, ask 4 questions that you can answer and tell you what's missing so you can get more sales NOW. Get the show notes here: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/waitforever/

Today's podcast is a quickie and it will be super helpful to getting your content DONE. I'll give you the #1 secret to creating content easily. The good news is that it doesn't require you to stare at a blank page wondering WTF to say and do and post today. And when you use this content secret it won't take you hours to create your content. Intrigued? Check it out here: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/1secret/

The Holiday Season is upon us and some of you are freaking out about needing a plan. Grab a pen because this episode will lay it all out for you! We're doing all of this TOGETHER inside the membership this month. Join today and you can have a simple, do-able Holiday Sales Plan ready in about 2 hours. LET'S GO! https://fashionbrainacademy.com/theclub/ The Club membership is only $59 per montha dn includes LIVE Hotseats + Q&A with me, Jane Hamill.    

We all struggle with fear. And it can show up in sneaky ways - perfectionism, procrastination, overthinking, doubt.  Here's the thing...Fear will never go away because we're human and our brains are wired to think there's danger everywhere. So not what? You deal with it. Yuu make it your betch.

As a business professional, Shavonne Dorsey just wanted clothing that fit her personality. But her friend saw something else when she saw Shavonne's sketchbook - a designer. Find out how she went from being in medical sales to selling her clothing line on HSN -- with no background in fashion design! In this candid conversation, she tells us how she has tryly built her DREAM business and shares all the ups and downs she went through to get where she is today. Show Notes: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/shavonne/

Have you ever been to a conference and felt so excited and motivated to kick ass? And then you get home, feeling great, ready to take on the world -- for about 3 days. And the motivation disappears. (Motivation is like taking a shower, you can't do it on Sunday and expect it to last until Thursday.) Which leads us to discipline. But someone like me, I am NOT very disciplined. Not even close.  So how is it that I get so much accomplished?  I break it down in this episode.  Enjoy! Work With Us:  The Club: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/theclub/ Private Coaching: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/programs2/ "Launch a Line" (How to start a clothiung line) Course: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/launch/ Link to the Episode:  https://fashionbrainacademy.com/discipline

If you're the entrepreneur who always tries to do too many things, this episode is for you.  It's inspired by the amazing André De Shields, a Tony Award winning actor and brilliant human.  He has "3 cardinal rules for sustainability and longevity in the arts that I shared during my Tony Award acceptance speech." One is about slowing down to get there faster. His message is TOO GOOD!! Love. At the end, I give you 3 questions ot ask yourself. DO IT! These are simple Q's that can have a profound effect. Show Notes:  André De Shield’s Tony Awards speech: https://youtu.be/nHIYYqmL_TY Build a Bigger Audience With the ABC Social Media Strategy: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/abc/ The Club: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/theclub/ Private Coaching: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/programs2/ Link to the Episode:  https://fashionbrainacademy.com/ocean  

Money isn't the ONLY thing we need to think about in business in order to get success, there are more elements to it. We want a business that has these 4 things; Serves your customers/clients Serves the world Fills you up And monetize at the same time... Today, I am breaking down my "Anti Fail Plan", which is made up of 9 pillars of success from being in business for 27 years. We deep dive into the 9 Pillars today and discuss; Outrageous Goals Our Higher Purpose How to get from where are to our outrageous goals Focussing on the "3 bests" in your business Your content (attraction) plan Sales systems Why consistency is important A new mindset: Perfect is good but DONE is better Your 90-day plan Listen now - it's a good one and packed with actionable ideas for you to think about and try today. Mentioned in this episode The Club - our monthly membership to help you grow your following,  your list, and your sales.

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I noticed something this week while talking with some of my private clients, big time. What I noticed was the amount of overthinking that we all do. Ask me how I know. I do it all the time. But a couple things happened that I thought were super interesting. One of my VIP clients said, "I need to find my voice. And if we do it together during this VIP day, I will trust that. It's what I should do". I thought I'm not that powerful. What I did think was that we just all want someone to tell us that we're doing it right.  That's why I wanted to do this week's episode on overthinking and why we as entrepreneurs continue to torture ourselves. What' discussed in today's episode... what overthinking can lead to (Forbes magazine article) why I teach in my membership that you should choose only 3 marketing activities for your online store why getting multiple points of view isn't useful and why you should choose to learn from only one person - for instance... Facebook ads tricks to help with the habits of overthinkin

What's it really like to have a business coach? Someone you actually trust, who's been there before and done what you want do, to get honest feedback and advice? I'll let Wilma and Patti do the talking today. - two of our very own badass Club members sharing their experience. This is an interactive and conversational episode that you don't want to miss. Mentioned in this episode Wilma Boria, Serendipity Bath and Body - https://serendipitybb.com/ Asking for referrals with Boaz David from HumanB The Club - our monthly membership to help you grow your following,  your list, and your sales.

"How do I get people to go from my social media, back to my site to buy?" I hear this question a LOT so I taught a very simple ABC 3 posts spcial media SYSTEM that will get you more traffic, and more buyers.  In this episode, I take you inside The Club, our membership, to listen in as I teach this very effective and formulaic approach to posting on social media.  You're not just after followers or likes, you want SALES. And you can use social to build your list and your revenue. In this episode, you will learn; The three-post repeatable system Examples of how these posts are used by influencers Why consistency is SO important How AWESOME The Club is and why you need to be part of it!

Today, let's talk about creating a mantra for you that will make you feel better. Mantras can be a powerful thing. Or can they? Back in high school, at the suggestion of my mom, I went to listen to a lecture in a danky church basement from a priest (a priest!!) and he basically told us about a dead-simple way to make our lives better. A priest's lecture is NOT exactly something you want to do when you're a teenager, but this was the way before Netflix and it was winter in the Midwest, so WTH. Well, the priest's talk ended up being pretty interesting. He started telling us about this theory... ...If you have something in your life that you don't like or something isn't going well and you want to change it, all you have to do is repeat a certain mantra out loud - as if the thing you WANT has already happened. Even if you THINK it's stupid, you still say the mantra out loud. Whaaa??? There's no way that would work. I was totally skeptical so I decided to prove him wrong. I'll explain in this episode:  What som

You own your own businesses. Yay! No boss, no imposed rules, no strict deadlines. And yet, that means WE create our days & it's up to use to create a plan and stick to it.  So...why is it so hard to stick to the plan - even when you're the one that created  Ultimately, it comes down to your system and your routines. And that sounds boring.If you don't have a specific, simple routine to get your work done, you're so much more likely to waste time with fake work and this is what we dive into in today's episode.  In this episode, you'll learn: The main reason you're not sticking to the plan The ONE thing I see in my clients over and over again when they get off track.   The mind chatter that helps you in not sticking to the plan What works IMMEDIATELY to help you stick to the plan - and it's effortless! Resources mentioned in this episode Send Better Emails Bootcamp - learn how to write emails that CONVERT without bothering people. BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits Ted Talk The IG post mention in this episode Appl

You want to sell more from your emails, right?  There are 7 different types of emails that e-commerce store owners should be sending.  A lot of hardcore eCommerce experts focus obsessively on ads & on acquiring new customers.  But here's the thing. It costs 5 times more to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing customer!! And email is the best way to get people to become repeat buyers.  In this episode, you'll learn: The 7 different types of e-commerce emails you should be sending  How many shoppers will abandon their carts on your e-commerce site & what to do about it The most under utilized email that can boost sales easily The most important emails to have vs. what can wait Resources mentioned in this episode Send Better Emails Bootcamp - LIVE Dates coming up! Learn how to write emailsd that turn subscribers into buyers.  Klaviyo Email Marketing Apply for a FREE website mini-review with Jane Hamill The Club - our monthly membership teaches you how to grow your following, grow your e

There's a hot topic going around The Club community at the moment.  Procrastination.  Summer edition. A LOT of these entrepreneurs are struggling with NOT wanting to do the work. I get it and this episode will show you: That you're actually normal and OK What to put into your calendar FIRST so you feel moore productive How to stop procrastinating in the moment The "three minimum things" you can still do even if procrastination bug stings ya If you have been telling yourself that there better things to be doing this summer (because let's face it, there are!) you know that chatter I;m talking about...then this episode is for you.  Resources and mentioned in this episode Send Better Emails Bootcamp – LIVE - New Dates are Tuesday, July 12th – Friday, July 15th! The Club - our monthly membership for marketing & sales "Overwhelmed with marketing? Just do these three things." - video episode with Jane More links are back on the blog:  www.fashionbrainacademy.com/summer

When your eCommerce sales are down, it's easy to freak out and not know what to do. This episode gives you 7 very specific things you can do TODAY to get sales immediately.  Last week's episode was PART ONE of this series and it was about the mindset that needs to happen first. I suggest you listen to that one first. When you tune in to this week’s episode you're going to learn about... LIVE video shopping and the mistakes most store owners make Asking for referrals Trying something completely different Send more emails! And how to do it without "bothering" people Setting up a secret sale that won't crush your margins Finding new audiences for FREE