How To Set Business Goals That Achieve

In this episode of the podcast Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk all about video marketing.

The group discuss:

 - How using yourself in marketing builds personal connection.

 - Why video marketing brings personality and interaction.

 - What is it with Darren and Spiderman?

As always, there are plenty of laughs along the way too!

On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete look to start the year off right (not that you should set goals JUST at the beginning of the year) by talking about Setting Business Goals.

In this episode, the group cover:

00:00 Business growth course led to ambitious goals.

06:21 Initial mindset against setting goals for business.

10:04 Be realistic, fail, but set goals anyway.

12:36 Importance of sharing vision and setting goals.

14:37 Regret over not investing in Apple stock.

18:49 Adapting goals, finding joy in achievement.

21:56 Setting more ambitious goals, constantly striving to improve.

26:42 Holistic goal setting for personal and business.

30:43 Achieving long-awaited goal brings endorphin rush.

31:56 Revisiting goals to stay on track.

35:10 Setting and achieving goals through motivation.

All of it, of course, done with a giggle along the way.

This is a great episode to get into to if you're a business owner and you're not sure WHY, HOW or WHEN you should be setting goals for your business.

On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about Recurring Income; what is it? How do you start it? How do you maintain it?

All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode - as well as some laughs along the way too!

KEY MOMENTS

00:00 Web designer discusses introducing retainer model for regular income and client updates.

06:28 Created subscription service for creative resource. Cut out admin, sell studio time.

09:53 Idea for recurring income from long-term clients through podcasts.

11:18 Be confident, set boundaries in business.

14:33 Embracing bespoke, strategic approach for recurring income.

19:48 Balancing client benefits and payments is key for maintaining value and satisfaction.

22:05 Confidence, clarity in business, promotion of United Carpets. Challenges in offering recurring packages.

27:00 Podcasting changes, adding services to packages.

27:59 Many newsletters, new service, value for clients, work with web app.

32:57 Encouraging businesses to set up recurring income and promoting a podcast.

On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete go through just some of the questions that we gathered at the Greater Birmingham Chamber Business Expo from a few weeks ago.

They discuss:

 - the biggest PR disasters that they faced - or nearly faced!

 - myths in marketing

 - the do's and don'ts of rebranding your business

 - does Birmingham do enough to shout about it's creative businesses?

As always, it's always done with a smile and a laugh along the way!

In this episode the group are live from the Birmingham Expo at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.

They spoke about the Do's & Don't of Public Speaking - and also asked for advice from a couple of the speakers on the day - Steve Sandycock, Chris Brewerton, and Henrietta Brealey.

We'll hear about:

 - the need for prep when it comes to public speaking

 - the big turn-offs for the froup when they're attending a presentation

 - how to deal with those pre-speaking nerves

 - and why a 60-second networking speech can be helped by a wedding!

So, grab your notepads and get ready to take away invaluable insights from the Birmingham Expo, public speaking - and some laughs along the way as usual!

Steve Sandycock can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/steve-sandercock

Henrietta Brealey can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/henrietta-brealey-86263b33

Chris Brewerton can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/chris-brewerton-6a6a4b42

In this episode Kate, Darren, Pete and (special guest!) Anita talk through Traditional Marketing.

They discuss:

 - What do we mean by traditional marketing? And does it differ industry to industry?

 - What is the power of traditional marketing on potential clients?

 - Top tips for getting your traditional marketing right

 - When did traditional marketing lead to one of the team not being able to go to the bathroom alone for three days?

As always, it's a great discussion with plenty of value - and quite a few laughs along the way!

In this episode, it's the turn of Podcast Pete (the man who produces this podcast) to sit in the hot seat and be Asked Anything!

Hear him talk about why businesses and brands should think about podcasts, and the benefit they bring to a company's digital marketing strategy.

Also, we'll hear

 - why a trip to the seaside didn't end well for one podcaster

 - how Pete believes that everyone has a story worth telling

 - what is the one Big Tip that Pete shares about podcasting.

As always, plenty of great advice - and some chuckles along the way!

On this episode, it's the turn of Darren Langley to face a grilling from Clare, Kate & Pete

Darren talks through the formation of the business, whilst also covering:

 - His thoughts on the website creation platforms, such as Wix and Squarespace

 - The big Webby No-No's from other business websites

 - What his OWN website is like...

 - And why a plumber isn't always a plumber!

Plus, as always, lots of laughs along the way!

On this episode of MonkeyPants Productions, we sit down with Kate, the graphic designer and branding expert business owner of the group.

Kate shares how to be successful in creative branding while emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions, understanding business growth, and processes.

She stresses the need to visualize what the company represents and translate that into the brand's colors, graphics, and overall essence.

She believes that being oneself, even if it comes across as "bonkers," is the best way to be creative and shares her graphic design superpower.

Finally, Kate advises others to get a coach and shares her first-time experiences, including going on photo shoots for clients.

It's your chance to find out a little more about Kate Curry, while she faces questions from Clare, Darren and Pete!

As always, there are plenty of laughs and lighter moments along the way!

In this episode Darren, Kate and Pete turn the tables and ask the questions to Clare.

It's Ask Me Anything!

Find out just what made Clare become a coach, what is the one piece of business advice she gives EVERY client - and how she manages to turn her phone off for 3 weeks at a time!

As always, lots of laughs - as well as some great business advice too.

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