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Looking to get clear on how to talk about what you do, or find better, less stressful ways to grow and market your business? Read (and listen!) on for practical branding advice for consultants and coaches from our founder, Annie Franceschi
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Lighthouse Marketing: Anchor Your Message So Clients Consistently Come to You (Clarity Before Creativity Series)
Wish marketing didn’t feel like chasing, and top clients came to you like a beacon? Discover Annie’s concept of “Lighthouse Marketing” a simple approach to stay steady, clear, and recognizable so the right people can find you (and refer you) without you constantly reinventing your positioning.
The Blue Ocean Messaging Mistake: A Clever Trap That Keeps Great Clients Away (Clarity Before Creativity Series)
Think you need fresh, never-heard-before words to attract great clients? Annie breaks down the Blue Ocean messaging trap that makes smart experts sound “unique”… and accidentally disappear. Learn how to use simple client-language (without sounding fluffy) so your message is easier to find, trust, and say yes to.
Disney’s Proudly Unoriginal Positioning Strategy: The Common Purpose (Clarity Before Creativity Series)
Feel like your positioning has to be wildly unique to work? Disney would disagree. Discover their “common purpose” internal brand filter, and how to use it to simplify your messaging, make decisions faster, and deliver a more consistent client experience.
The Fast Way to Keep Business Receipts Organized (Without Extra Apps or Overwhelm)
Avoiding receipt chaos until tax time feels like panic? I’m sharing wo dead-simple systems I swear by to keep business receipts organized on-the-go straight from my phone—all without apps, spreadsheets, or becoming a bookkeeper!
Marketing Content Made Simple: The Wildly Easy Editing Tool Anyone Can Use (Descript)
Dreading video or podcast editing so much that you keep putting off making marketing content? This minisode pulls back the curtain on the wildly easy editing tool I use to produce my own show, so you can create polished marketing content without tech overwhelm, a team, or a giant learning curve.
Will ChatGPT Replace Coaches & Consultants? How to Stand Out in the AI Era
Worried clients will just turn to ChatGPT instead of hiring you? This honest, practical episode will help you rethink AI, protect what makes your work irreplaceable, and use tools like ChatGPT without losing your voice, your value, or your spot as the go-to coach or consultant.
How to Build More Confidence in Business (Even If Your Story Isn’t Perfect)
Doubting yourself (even though you KNOW your stuff)? This honest pep talk will help you reframe imposter syndrome, embrace your imperfect path, and finally feel confident showing up as the expert you already are.
The Feel-Good Discovery Call: Book Clients Without Sleaze, Scripts, or Overgiving
Dread free consultations because you give too much away? Try The Feel-Good Discovery Call—my time-tested approach to book clients without scripts, pressure, or overgiving. You’ll learn the simple structure that turns free conversations into confident yeses, and how to show up neutral, clear, and in control every time you meet a potential client.
How I Get Free Speaking Gigs That Lead to Paying Clients (And You Can Too)
Need more free speaking gigs in the right rooms? Use the exact system I’ve trusted for over a decade to use speaking as marketing and book talks that turn into dream clients.
Wondering If You’re Giving Away Too Much for Free? Try the Costco Sample Strategy
Feeling like you're sharing valuable content but still not seeing clients roll in? Discover the Costco Sample Strategy—my proven approach to turn free content into paying clients without holding back or getting salesy. You'll learn the four key puzzle pieces most coaches and consultants overlook, and how to start creating content that clearly connects to your offers.
Get Clients From Speaking: 5 Not-So-Obvious Strategies That Work
Thought speaking would bring clients, but it’s only crickets? Discover the 5 not-so-obvious strategies I’ve used to turn 150+ free talks into $400K+ in business without being super salesy. Learn how to avoid common speaking mistakes, keep audiences engaged, and guide them into becoming paying clients and new fans!
Marketing Without Social Media: 3 Alternate Ways I Attract Premium Clients as a Consultant
Feeling stuck with social media burnout? Learn proven strategies from my bestselling book, Establish Yourself, to grow your business sustainably without living online.