You know what you offer in your pet business makes a difference, but how do people know you’re there to help if they don’t know what you do?When it comes to creating content to effectively market your work so you CAN reach the people out there who need you, there’s so much conflicting advice.New platforms, different demands, the latest trends, it’s no surprise it leads to huge overwhelm and makes you want to hide away.Returning to the question ‘how will they know you’re there to help?’ can be encouraging when it comes to your marketing.And success with your content comes in stages, first you get comfortable, then you get confident, then you get consistent and your hard work will pay off.In this episode, I’m talking you through these stages with examples from my own experiences as a content creator too.Key topics and timings in this episode:0.20 - Introduction to this episode and what inspired it2.32 - Why we use our time and energy to create content in the first place and the opportunities it creates3.17 - Attraction marketing and how this could work for your business4.37 - Examples of attraction marketing for pet professionals5.21 - How my Christmas Content Cracked Guide can help you get started6.56 - How content can help people choose you (or not)10.11 - How your content can dilute the message from aversive trainers11.04 - Thoughts on content pillars and taking a relaxed approach13.29 - Thinking like a journalist with your content16.58 - Making people feel positive with your content and avoiding shame17.05 - Why content can be websites, in person, networking, word of mouth, print, PR19.02 - Feeling comfortable with putting your content out there and letting go of caring what people think20.48 - Letting go of the need for perfection21.13 - Why I was utterly terrified the first time I posted on Facebook27.14 - Getting confident with your content and how it takes time28.34 - Remembering the confidence you have in your product or offer and channeling this into your content32.15 - Consistency and why it’s ok to show up 80% of the time32.50 - Why I had to just stop this year with content and how that impacted my business34.36 - Case study, why Kat Coroy’s consistent emails have inspired me to want to work with her37.18 - What to do if you’d like to work with me and get comfortable, confident and consistent with your contentLinks mentioned in this episode: Listen to the podcast with Natasha about Content MonstersHow to get my Christmas Content Cracked Guide Creating meaningful content with Aileen StevensonBuilding a community around your pet business with Sandra EmmonsHow networking can grow your pet business with Hayley HiltonLessons from Sunnyside CottageIn the spotlight with Debbie Humphreys from Redhound for DogsDebbie’s

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