The Simple Business Show

Case Study: How she booked her first $8K project & now charges MORE to work LESS - #130

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to share the story of my student, Natalia of Green Studio. Since going through my program, Natalia has not only changed her niche, clarif...

My Honest Opinion About Master Resell Rights - #129

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the vast ocean of online opportunities, one trend that's been making waves lately is the purchase of courses with master resell rights (MRR). But i...

How to Create 1 Month of Instagram Stories in 1 Day - #128

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the whirlwind of daily life, finding the time and energy to consistently post on Instagram can feel like a daunting task. But fear not, friends! In...

I Found the Secret to More Instagram Story Views - #127

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I dive into the simple strategy I used to 8x my Instagram story views and double my daily digital product sales, plus the specific to...

How & When To Pivot Your Business Model, with Shay of Bucketlist Bombshells - #126

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I sat down with Shay of Bucketlist Bombshells to delve into the art of pivoting your business model. Join us as we discuss why Cassie & Shay dec...

Selling THIS Helped Me Quit My 9-5 & Travel the World - #125

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn: How I started my first business (in web & graphic design) Why web design comes with job security, regardless of the ...

How to Start a Web Design Business & Scale It to $10K Months, with Paige Brunton - #124

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Paige Brunton, a seasoned web designer, to uncover the secrets to starting a successful web design business and scali...

What You Can Learn from My Biggest Online Business Mistake - #123

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in this reflective episode as I share my biggest financial mistakes and the invaluable lessons I've learned from them. From the reason it took...

How to Create 1 MONTH of Instagram Content in 1 DAY - #122

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we unveil the secrets to creating an entire month's worth of Instagram content in just one day. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by th...

4 urgent reasons why you should BATCH your content - #121

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I delve into the transformative power of content batching and why it's essential for every entrepreneur. Discover how batching your c...

I Posted Consistently on Instagram for 6 Months. HERE'S What Happened… - #120

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've posted consistently on Instagram for six months. In this episode, I'll share the results and answer the question: Is it worth it?! And how to sta...

How to Post Consistently on Instagram (Without Burning Out) - #119

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I unravel the secrets to maintaining a consistent Instagram presence without the burnout. Learn: Why a content batching system is y...

How I Revived My Dead Instagram Account & Reached 257k Accounts in 90 Days - #118

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I spill the beans on how I breathed life back into my stagnant Instagram account, reaching 257k accounts in just 90 days. I'll walk y...

Should You Still Market on Instagram in 2024? - #117

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving deep into the Instagram landscape of 2024. Should you still invest your marketing efforts on this platform? I break down...

2024 Online Marketing Predictions - #116

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm breaking down my 2024 online marketing predictions. We're diving into the crystal ball of online business to unravel what's in...

How to set business goals you'll actually achieve in 2024 (& uncover your Word Of The Year) - #115

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 2 ways to uncover your Word Of The Year for 2024, a 3-step process to set impactful 2024 business goals, and why you're not chasing a goal, you'...

How to scale your business to $5K months when you have no time (or have a full-time job) - #114

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll learn: 7 ways to free up time and mental space to work on your business Why micro steps are the key to sustainable progres...

My 2023 End Of Year Review (& how to do your own) - #113

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll learn: How to create your own End Of Year Business Review The most important metrics to track each month + year What wor...

If you're multi-passionate, MUST you niche down? - #112

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll learn: If you're multi-passionate, MUST you niche down? The real reason you resist niching down How to overcome your fea...

How I made $15,840 from my pre-launch - #111

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll learn: How I made $15,840 from my pre-launch (before doors officially opened) How to grow a waitlist The 3 things that h...

6 steps to $5K months with 3-day work weeks - #110

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have a special training for you: 6 steps to $5K months with 3-day work weeks! You'll Learn: 6 steps to build a simple, sustainable online s...

What NOT to do when someone says you're too expensive - #109

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're an online service provider like a coach, designer, digital marketer, copywriter, etc… Don't lower your price just because someone says you...

Everything you need to know about The Simple Business Builder - #108

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm sharing all the details about my group coaching program, The Simple Business Builder. Special early-bird pricing ends Monday 30th...

Client Story: How My Client Shona Made Her Investment Back in Weeks - #107

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet my client, Shona of Sunset On The Earth. In this episode, she shares: How she made back her investment in WEEKS. How she started attracting M...

Client Story: Overcoming the limiting beliefs that are sabotaging your business success (& how to run a business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur)

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet my client, Gabriela of Gaye Del Sol Studios. In this episode, she shares: The patterns and limiting beliefs that prevented her from narrowing h...

3 systems you need to run a $5-10k/month business working 3 DAYS A WEEK - #105

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll discover: 1. Client Ops System: Learn how to streamline your client onboarding process, offboarding process, and project manag...

3 ways to find your next clients (The Minimalist Marketing Trifecta) - #104

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you: Feel like no one buys anymore. Your inbox is as dry as the sahara desert and your bank account is starting to dry up too. Feel like you shoul...

Courses vs Clients - Why you should NOT launch an online course (yet) - #103

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone and their mom wants to launch digital products and make passive income. But is launching an online course right for you? If you've been wonde...

2 truths you won't like but MUST hear if you want a profitable online business

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For a limited time, get a discount on my online courses here: Simple Sales School Organize & Automate Self study courses not your thing? Join the wait...

If it feels harder to book clients this year... that's because it is | How to stand out in an oversaturated market

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feel like it's harder to book clients this year than ever before? That's because it is. I understand that panic, anxiety, and imposter syndrome are no...

The 5 main reasons you are not booking clients (& your Instagram marketing isn't working)

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I see a lot of online business owners consuming a ton of content about how to go viral on Instagram, how to pitch in the DM's, how to get more followe...

Instagram marketing bad for your mental health? Here's how to fix that (or get clients without Instagram) - #099

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you hate Instagram but... you kinda need it to market your online business? Do you push through even though it feels bad for your ...

Are you CHOOSING to be an overwhelmed entrepreneur? - #098

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about how you might be choosing overwhelm & stress.   ...And that might be very triggering.   Or it could be empowering.   In ...

3 lists to help you create your own definition of success & find your why - #097

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I went and stayed in an off-grid cabin in the woods by myself, then I car camped by the beach. (If you follow me on Insta you might have see...

How to make time for your business when you're always busy - #096

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm going to share a few quick tips on how I've been balancing my business with my renovation. I also have a summer sale happening rig...

How I sold out a coaching program with just 30 minutes of marketing - #095

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

30 minutes of marketing was all it took to sell out the first 4 months of my coaching program as soon as I launched it. I spent 15 minutes writing one...

Student Story: How Gigi Got Booked Out for 5 Months & How to Balance Business and Parenting Without Burning Out - #094

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a busy online entrepreneur and parent who feels overwhelmed trying to juggle it all? Are you an online business owner planning to have kids in...

Want to amaze your clients? You need these 3 simple systems in place - #093

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've talked a lot about marketing lately. So I felt it was important to pause and talk about something equally as important.  I see a lot of online ...

How to get clients if you don't like marketing (or you aren't good at it) - #092

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to get clients if you hate marketing (or you aren't good at it) - #092 The Simple Business Show   In this episode I discuss: How to market your...

14 Mistakes That Stop You From Getting Clients (people never talk about these!) - #091

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we'll discuss: How I went from being unable to afford a McDonald's meal, to six figure online business owner. 14 reasons why you ar...

{FIXED} Have We Gone Too Far With the Anti-hustle Movement? - #090

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(We accidentally uploaded the wrong audio for this episode last week! This is the correct audio. Enjoy and thank you for your patience and understandi...

How to Choose the Right Business Coach for You - #089

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 087 we discussed when it's the right time to hire a business mentor or coach. So now we should probably discuss how to find the right busin...

Coaching vs Courses - Which One Is Better? - #87

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a long-term listener of this podcast, you likely have the same desire as my other listeners: to build a simple business that allows you to l...

Everything You Need to Know About My 1:1 Coaching Program, Momentum Coaching - #086

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to work with me 1:1 then this episode will tell you everything you need to know about it. I have 3 x 1:1 coaching spots available from mid...

What Starting a Vlog Reminded Me About Unsubscribes, Unfollows & Haters - #085

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've owned my business for 11 years now so I've developed a pretty thick skin when it comes to unsubscribes, unfollows, and rude or hateful messages. ...

2 Goal Setting Mindset Shifts That Will Transform the Way You Plan Your Business - #084

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Setting big business goals can be scary... especially when they are money goals. If you're someone who values things like lifestyle, family, health an...

Don't Have Time to Turn Your Dreams & Goals Into Reality? This Is for You. - #083

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is probably one of my most important podcast episodes of all time.    Whether you are someone who:   1. Wants to start an online business but ...

5 Hard Truths That Will Make It Easier to Run Your Online Business - #082

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Running a business can be simple, but it isn't easy. You're not just the service provider. You're also the marketer, customer service rep, admin assis...

You May Be Sabotaging Your Own Business. Here's How - #081

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scaling our businesses almost always requires us to step out of our comfort zone and into some discomfort. Discomfort is a requirement for growth. You...

How to Stop Letting Fear Run Your Business - #080

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People usually make decisions from one of two places: Fear or growth. Fear-based decisions look like... - Choosing to stick with your target market be...

How to Trust Yourself & Make Confident Decisions in Your Business - #079

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Struggle to trust yourself and make decisions in your business? If you want to become more decisive then tune in! In this episode you'll learn: - How ...

My 2022 Review & How To Do Your Own End-Of-Year Review - #078

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I love December because it's the perfect time of year for reflection. It can be enlightening to look at the last 12 months and assess what your bigges...

Consistency Is Overrated. Here's Why... - #077

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

'Consistent' does NOT mean 'constant.' You do not need to post to Instagram every day. You don't need push a podcast episode out, come rain or shine, ...

There's No Such Thing as Work/Life Balance. But the Truth Is So Much More Liberating - #076

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's the odd time in life when you're thriving in all areas: friendships, family, relationship, work, finances, personal and spiritual growth, heal...

Business Is Seasonal. Which Season Are YOU in & What Do You Need in This Season? - #75

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business, just like nature, is seasonal. In nature, we see luscious green trees producing fruit. And then we see them let go of their leaves. And we s...

How to Stop Procrastinating & Get Work Done - #074

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in need of rest or are you just procrastinating? It can be hard to know when to let yourself lay on the sofa and binge Love Is Blind and when ...

Overwhelm vs Stress - The Difference Is Hugely Important - #073

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overwhelmed? Or are you stressed? The difference is hugely important. A little stress can be healthy for us. It can be a good motivator. But o...

1 Simple Way To Feel Less Overwhelmed In Your Business - #072

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When feelings of stress or overwhelm come up in your business, how do you respond? Most business owners... A. Freeze - their todo list feels so overwh...

How Anca Booked Her First Client From Instagram With Less Than 500 Followers - #071

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you marketing on Instagram but hearing crickets? We've all been there. Without a real strategy and clarity, Instagram can feel like it takes all o...

How to Avoid Slow Stages & Recession-Proof Your Business | #070

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can you avoid slow stages in business? And how can you recession-proof your business? Is it even possible?! The honest answer is.... no. That's wa...

Student Story: How Gigi Got Booked Out for 5 Months & How to Balance Business and Parenting Without Burning Out | #069

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a busy online entrepreneur and parent who feels overwhelmed trying to juggle it all? Are you an entrepreneur planning to have kids in the futu...

#068 Why It's Ok if You Don't Want to Build a Business Empire | Lifestyle Business vs Empire Business

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a world that constantly pushes us to want more. Do more. Be better.  Be the best. As members of the online business space, we're faced wi...

#067 10 Mistakes That Are Keeping Your Income Below $5K a Month

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're in the first few years of your online service business or you have been in business for a while but don't make more than $5k a month (...

#066 How I Built a Six Figure Business While Working 3 Days a Week (& Traveling the World)

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make a full-time income online without working full-time hours? Maybe you are experiencing business burnout and need to work less. Or maybe yo...

#065 - Creating Your Own Definition Of Success & The Dangerous Side of Ambition & Goal Setting

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is success? Does it have to mean the same thing to all of us? And how can we break away from society's definition of success and forge our own - ...

#064 - Multi-Passionate? Here's How to Pick a Niche You Won't Get Bored Of, with Anna McVey-Tyson

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niching down. It's one of the ultimate debates in the world of online business.   Should you pick a niche? Or is that too restrictive?   What about ...

#063 - From Newbie Freelancer to 6-Figure Design Studio, with Amy Kuo

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you… Are currently at a 9-5 job that drains you and you want to start your own online business You're in your first few years as a freelancer bu...

#062 Why you need a welcome page (& what it is)

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does this sound like you?   Your projects finish but your clients keep bombarding you with questions (and they're usually all asking the same things...

#061 - Business Can Be Simple, but It Isn't Meant to Be Easy

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hustle and hard work are two different things. And so is "simple" and "easy."   Business will be hard sometimes, that's just a  fact.   Sometimes, ...

#060 - Discomfort Is a Requirement for Growth

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you always avoid discomfort, you will wake up in 1 year in exactly the same place you're in right now. Because you can't achieve real growth withou...

#059 - Want to Amaze Your Clients? You Need These 3 Simple Systems in Place

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I see a lot of online service providers making this one mistake:   Putting so much time and energy into their marketing or their craft, and neglectin...

#058 - My Top 10 Business Failures & Mistakes

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn of 5 mistakes/failures I experienced in my first few years of business, and 5 I experienced in 2021.   Including… Why...

#057 - 3 Questions to Help You Set the Right Goals for the New Year

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Before you create a plan for your life and business in the new year, ask yourself these 3 questions:   In one year, what will I wish I had started to...

#056 - 2021 Review: New Brand Purpose, Being Diagnosed With OCD & What I Learned From Taking Months off This Year

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this review, I take you behind the scenes of my life and business and share:   Why I'm pivoting my business slightly and the changes you'll start...

#056 - 2021 Review: New Brand Purpose, Being Diagnosed With OCD & What I Learned From Taking Months off This Year

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this review, I take you behind the scenes of my life and business and share:   Why I'm pivoting my business slightly and the changes you'll start...

#055 - How to Make Back the Money You Invest in Simple Sales School

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the fence about joining Simple Sales School? Not sure if it will be worth your time and investment? Been burned by disappointing courses before?  ...

#054 - 9 Simple Steps to Reach Consistent 5k Months in Your Online Service-Based Business

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel stuck at 0 - 3k a month in your online service-based business and can't seem to make any more than that, today's video is for you. I'm goi...

#053 - How to Create a Marketing Plan You Can Consistently Stick to

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to market your services consistently? Maybe you try one strategy for two weeks and then give up. Or maybe you try lots of different ma...

#052 - How to Get Started With Video Marketing Even if You're an Introvert

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Video marketing can be daunting, especially if you're an introvert! But have no fear. Today's guest, Tors Grantham of Podcastology, is here with lots ...

#050 - 5 Content Creation Mistakes That Are Turning Your Potential Clients Away

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you create (or plan to create) content for your online business, make sure you're not making these 5 mistakes. If you are, they are costing you mon...

#051 - You're Leaving Thousands on the Table if You Don't Do This Regularly

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know the best marketing strategy for long-term income growth? Since day one of my business, this has been my number one marketing strategy. It...

#049 - How I Gained 800 Instagram Followers With Just 1 Post

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to grow your Instagram following? How many followers you have is NOT one of the most important metrics to measure. However, it is still imp...

#048 - 15 Things You Don't Need to Do to Reach Consistent $5k Months With a Service

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're being told you need to do #allthethings to build a profitable online service-based business? It's time to do LESS of the things ...

#046 - How I Built a Six Figure Online Business & Saved £110k by Age 26

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want insider secrets on how I built a six figure online business and saved £110k by age 26? Tune in to this episode! This ep is NOT here for you to c...

#045 - Should You Raise Your Prices? Here's How to Find Out!

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not sure if you should raise your prices?   In this episode, you'll learn:   The no.1 reason creatives struggle to raise their price 4 questions to...

#044 Greatest Hits: The Simplest & Fastest Way to Attract More Clients? Pick a Niche

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode will share why picking a niche is the fastest and simplest way to attract more clients, why you NEED to do this if you're in your firs...

#043 - Greatest Hits: "Charge What You're Worth" is BAD advice

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's why you should NOT charge what you're worth, and a more accurate way to price your services.   SHOW NOTES: https://neshawoolery.com/blog/022  ...

#042 - Greatest Hits: 12 Reasons Why You Are Not Booking Clients Consistently

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

12 core reasons why you are not booking clients CONSISTENTLY SHOW NOTES: https://neshawoolery.com/blog/021 FREE STARTER KIT: 4 Simple Steps to Book Cl...

#041 - Greatest Hits: From Zero Clients to Fully Booked for 6 Months

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the next few weeks I will be publishing some of my "greatest hits" from this podcast, starting with this episode! I went traveling… and came hom...

#040 - How to Know If a Course or Program Will Be Worth It

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You'll Learn:   4 things to analyse before making a business investment Why the creator's values must line up with yours Why the creator's lifestyle...

#039 - What to Do When You're Sick of Client Work

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you are sick of client work, you're wondering if this business is really what you're meant to be doing with your life, or maybe you're toying with ...

#038 - Top Time-Saving Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs With Roger Coles

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is your todo list neverending? Feel like you have SO much to do and not enough time? In this episode, you'll learn my guest Roger's top time-saving ti...

#037 - What to Do When You Don't Feel Motivated to Work

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't feel motivated to work lately? Do you feel like you aren't getting enough done, but you can't help it? Keep listening. Because in today's episod...

#036 - A 7 Step Plan to Finally Quit Your 9-5 Job

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to quit your day job and go all-in with your business but feel scared? Scared you'll fail? Scared your business won't make enough money to provid...

#035 - The real reason you haven't quit your day job yet (& gone all-in with your business)

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm going to expose the lies you tell yourself about why you haven't started your online business yet so you can stop hiding behind your excuse...

#034 - My journey from shop worker to full-time business owner & digital nomad

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I want to share my journey from being a shop worker to an online business owner who works 20 hours a week and travels the world (when there is ...

#033 - Why it's ok to not always set lofty business goals

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People love to tell you what success looks like. What you "should" be striving for. What you "should" be doing.   But success is yours to define.   ...

#032 How to be more productive when working from home

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, you'll have days when you struggle to get stuff done, stay focused or complete your to-do list. So in today's episode, I'm going to share e...

#031 How to create your perfect morning routine

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many morning routine videos and podcast episodes out there and you've probably watched them all and still haven't found the right routine...

#030 Why doing everything yourself is a bad habit (and how to break it)

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to today's episode to learn how doing everything yourself in your business can lead to: Pride and ego issues Business stagnation, not growth ...