The Simple Online Business podcast is for business owners who want to start and build profitable, sustainable online businesses. Host Samantha Siffring is a business coach and agency founder who is known for her simple and doable approach to business and marketing. She has helped hundreds of women start and grow profitable businesses in all industries and is the founder of Booked Out Business, the leading business coaching membership for online business owners and freelancers. Each week, she ...
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The Reality Show Life Coach is the podcast for people who want to have fun combining their love of Reality TV with self-help. In each episode Certified Life Coach Lynn Grogan brings on a special guest to provide expert coaching advice the contestants (desperately) need. You might just find a few things along the way that are useful to you!
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The Startup Smarter Podcast is for entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and small businesses owners who want REAL, uncomplicated strategies that will grow your business. Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur or you’re desperate to quit your 9-to-5, this show has you covered. Enjoy expert guest interviews that will leave you with actionable insights for your own business. Learn how to take your business to the next level with serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and public speaker Joe C. J ...
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So many of my clients struggle with time management, and feel like something is wrong with them if they try a time management tool or process doesn’t work for them. The reality is that no system is going to be a perfect fit - and that’s not a YOU problem. It’s just how humans are. On today’s episode of The Simple Online Business Podcast I’m talking…
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It’s a tea spilling episode this week. This is the kind of topic where I’ll make a brief comment about it somewhere in passing, and my clients will be DMing after asking for all the details. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast, ’m talking about scalable offers - the good, the bad, the ugly - and really everything you need to kn…
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Confidence & Sharing Your Wins With Sara Aloimonos
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A couple months ago, I hosted a challenge for clients to sign 5 new clients in 6 weeks. My client Sara Aloimonos shared with us towards the end of the challenge that she had signed ELEVEN new clients - and also that she had felt hesitant to share her wins and was worried that other people would feel bad if they saw her success. On today’s episode o…
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Do you struggle to create content quickly? Does it take forever to find the perfect picture or song - or you get stuck in a never ending cycle of creating drafts and not posting them? This is something that has been a pain point for so many of my clients in general, but also lately I feel like it's been coming up a lot. On today’s episode of the Si…
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Have you ever felt like your business is falling apart? This week I’m talking about the DOOMIES. You know, when you feel like everything is going terribly and you’ll never sign another client again, and maybe you need to just close up shop and go be a librarian? Specifically, I’m digging into the “problem solving” we do when we are in the doom spir…
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“I should be grateful for what I have” “I should be focused on others” “If I get more, others get less” Do these sound familiar? They’re all super common thoughts that so many women use to push their dreams away. On today’s episode of The Simple Online Business Podcast, I’m talking about giving yourself Permission to Want. I’m giving advice for any…
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Have you heard about the little brain shortscuts we call cognitive biases? Ever notice how your brain fixates on the ONE negative comment you got, and not the mountain of positive feedback over the course of your life? Yep, this is what I’m talking about. There’s actually a good reason why we are like this and I’m giving you tips on how to use thes…
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There’s no getting around it – summer is extra hard for business owners who are moms. Are you going into summer break expecting yourself to show up for your kids like you’re a stay at home mom…. and produce in your business like you’re working it full time? You don’t have to be a psychic to know that this isn’t going to work - and yet mom business …
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Do you…. Find yourself on your computer scrolling, “pretend working” sometimes? Often think or stress about your business when you’re with family or friends or other times you’re technically supposed to be unplugged? Work during vacations? The answer is yes. Because it’s yes for all of us sometimes. It’s not wrong, and you’re not a bad person or bu…
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Business Unfiltered with Laura Amigone
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My client Laura started her business coaching college students in 2020 - and we’ve worked together almost the whole time! On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business Podcast I have an unfiltered chat with Laura to show you about what it’s really like to grow a business. We talk about networking vs social media for marketing, balancing business…
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Day Trading Attention by Gary Vaynerchuk just came out, and I received so many requests to do a review of it for all of you and share the highlights. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business podcast, I talk through my top takeaways and lessons from the book to help you be more successful with your social media and marketing. You’re going to…
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Last week while coaching, I had a lightning bolt of inspiration hit me - I coached several clients in Booked Out Business, and in the middle of one was like… I need to make a podcast about this! And they were like YES. So right after the call, I jotted down a few notes and hopped on the mic to record this episode for you… wrecking my podcast schedu…
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A few weeks ago, I was having a meeting with Brenna, my COO and sister. We are in the process of moving platforms (from Ontraport to Kajabi), so she was cleaning up the Booked Out Business portal and looking through stats. And then she said…. The clients who log into the portal regularly are the clients who get the best results. Maybe that seems li…
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There are two extremes when it comes to thinking about investing in your business: The folks who are like “just say no!” and think everything labeled as a business investment is a scam. And… The folks who think the more you invest, the more you make, automatically - and that the transformation is in the transaction, regardless of what happens next.…
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I can guarantee you one thing: you don’t have time for your business to be complicated. Recently I was coaching a few clients who were feeling stressed about the amount of things they want to do to grow their businesses - and having limited time to do those things. The reason is that it’s incredibly easy to hear what’s working for other people, wha…
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Have you ever wondered: Should this content be free? Or only for clients? How much do I give away for free? Where do I draw the line between what’s free and what isn’t? Many of my clients ask these questions, and honestly, I struggled with this earlier in my business too. While it is one of those things you learn through experience and eventually f…
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$10K Months as a Virtual Assistant With Shannon South
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These are two major myths that are often talked about in the entrepreneurial world: Marketing = social media You have to be on social media to get clients. Listen… I’m a huge proponent of social media. For all the flaws, it gives us access to SO MANY connections with new people, for free. Yep, it takes work. But it’s also such an advantage for begi…
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The Coaching That Ended A Client Drought
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Last fall, I had a coaching conversation with my client, Brittany. She had been trying to consistently sign coaching clients for a couple years, but it just wasn’t working. She had an offer, a website, decent social media engagement… and yet it just wasn’t turning into paying clients. Almost immediately on our conversation, I realized the issue. I …
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Have you ever felt like your business was moving too slow? You feel like you are doing all the right things, but it’s not getting the results you want fast enough. So many business owners are tempted to quit or pivot when this happens… losing the momentum they were building, and restarting the clock between where they are now and the results they w…
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Whether your business works or not depends on 3 things: your marketing your ability to sell you It's why I have said this for years: every problem in your business is either a marketing problem, a sales problem, or a CEO problem. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business podcast, I am going to dive deeper into how to diagnose problems in you…
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Wrapping Up Love is Blind & What’s to Come!
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Hey there! Lynn here, just wrapping up Season 6 of Love is Blind… maybe not in the way you or I expected! It’s been a busy few weeks and when I finally sat down to record the final episode of the series, I realized that I didn’t have much more to add. So I didn’t! Instead I talk a little bit about my upcoming project, a brand new podcast called Cou…
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Has business ever felt really heavy, confusing, and unclear for you? If the answer is yes, you are NOT alone. When business feels really hard, you start to lose confidence, motivation and makes it so much harder to show up… which of course makes it harder to get the results you want. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business podcast, I’m tal…
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Does selling give you the ick? So many business owners struggle with the idea of having to sell - and even if they think they are ok with sales, there’s sometimes still an underlying vibe of “the ick” that makes it hard for them to make offers. Let's face it, selling can bring on a lot of negative emotions. Many of us feel gross, icky, or unnatural…
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“Everyone else has it all figured out.” I know this can feel really real sometimes, but I’m here in your inbox today to say this is 100% untrue. False. Myth. This is a very common misconception in entrepreneurship. This thought can alter your perception, affecting everything from your self-image to your business goals and the challenges you face. O…
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Clinging to Love with Samantha Siffring | Love is Blind S6, Ep 7 & 8
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Are the cast members of Love is Blind actually ready for marriage? And how would they even know? At this point in the show we start to see cracks in the foundations of relationships that were already on rocky ground to begin with. Join my special guest Samantha Siffring and I as we dive into all the drama that happens in the Dominican Republic and …
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Many of us struggle with confidence, which, by the way, is very normal and is very much part of having a business and being an entrepreneur. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business podcast I’m talking about confidence as a mental discipline, how to manage these types of feelings and building on existing confidence. YOU’LL LEARN: Why it’s i…
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Choosing vs. Being Chosen with Kim Severson | Love is Blind S6, Ep 5 & 6
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This week the Love is Blind couples wrap up their proposals and head to the Dominican Republic. Who will make it? Who won’t? What happens when the voices you know and love also have bodies and mannerisms and newfound insecurities? What we do know is that everyone has made a choice and now they are experiencing the impact of their decisions. Join my…
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Recently someone asked how much I made in my first 3 years of business. Here’s the answer: 2017: $40 (not a typo) 2018: $42k 2019: $210k And if you know my story, you know I made almost $800k in 2020, year 4. On today’s episode of the Simple Online Business podcast, I’m sharing the two major things I did in 2019 to grow, and the one thing I did in …
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Toxic Triangles with Maria Stoyadinova | Love is Blind S6, Ep 3 & 4
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This week I was thrilled to invite back previous pod guest, Maria Stoyadinova! I had so much fun talking to Maria last season for Survivor that I knew I needed to bring her back for another conversation. If you’ve been following along with Love is Blind, you know this season is JUICY. We had SO much to talk about, so believe me when I say that I ha…
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How would you approach your business if it was your job? What would be different? Every single business owner needs to ask themselves these two questions - because when we are making our own schedules and deciding our own workloads it’s really easy to NOT take things as seriously as we would if it was a job. It’s tempting to want to wait until the …
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Why We Love Train Wrecks with Matt Kjar | Love is Blind S6, Ep 1 & 2
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This week I had the pleasure of talking to one of my favorite videographers & life coaches, Matt Kjar! I met Matt several years ago and we immediately bonded over RV travel and of course, nerdy coaching things. And now we’ve added to the nerdiness by talking about Reality TV. Matt offers a behind the scenes perspective on how reality TV shows are m…
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Do you hate failing? Who doesn’t, right? It’s disappointing and frustrating when things don’t work the way we wanted them too - plus, we all spent over a decade being programmed to believe that failure is really, really bad. I want to challenge you to shift your mindset towards failure. Instead of seeing it as a setback, view it as a necessary step…
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Did you know people have undeniable business growth when they niche down? People also have undeniable business growth without a niche. Guess what, just like with nearly every other topic - there is nuance to the niche discussion. We've all heard the success stories - coaches who find their niche and suddenly their business is successful. It's an at…
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Have you ever asked yourself why clients aren’t buying from you? You’re not alone. Every business owner has had this experience of not getting as many yeses as they want - or even a full on dry spell without a yes. It’s frustrating and can make you question everything and start looking for a job as a librarian. But here’s the deal: this phase you’r…
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Want to sell more coaching? You’ve got to lead yourself: your thoughts and your feelings. Selling coaching is 99% mental work. You need to understand the emotional drivers behind buying decisions and leading yourself to inspire and attract clients. There's so much power in the visual of leading your thoughts and feelings, and that self-leadership i…
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Have you ever posted a piece of content and if it doesn't immediately bring in a new client or go viral, you label it a failure? In the entrepreneurial world, it's easy to get caught up in the success-fail binary. This is the idea that every action you take is either a resounding success or a complete failure. I see this happen all the time, especi…
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Last month, I hosted an event specifically for coaches to talk through the challenges and changes in the industry, the outlook for 2024, and how to grow your coaching business in 2024. One of the core messages from the event was the undeniable shift towards relational marketing. In the digital age, it's no longer just about broadcasting your messag…
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I recently flipped through some old journals from prior times in my business - the one that really caught my attention was a month where I was going after a BIG goal that honestly felt impossible. It was fascinating to look back knowing that I had achieved the goal that month despite having zero belief that I would at the start. Sometimes, our bigg…
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Today, I want to take you through my journey in 2023. I’m going to share with you the lessons I've learned, the changes I've made, and the insights I've gained. 2023 was a year of transformation for me. And while reflecting on the past year, I realized the importance of embracing change and simplifying my business during challenging times. In this …
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Survivor Finale with Lynn Grogan | Survivor S45 E13
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This season of Survivor is a wrap! As is 2023. Join me on the final Reality Show Life Coach episode of the year talking about the season finale of Survivor 45! Interested in 1:1 life coaching with Lynn Grogan? Click here for details: https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/ Follow Lynn Grogan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/ Original…
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Sometimes I don’t think cheerleaders get the credit they deserve… Hear me out on this one. Have you ever thought about the role of a cheerleader at a game? The whole point of the cheerleader is to get the crowd going, right? When they get the crowd cheering and celebrating, the team gets excited. And when they’re excited, it fuels them to perform b…
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Trust Mode with Lynn Grogan | Survivor S45 E12
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What are the rules of a showmance? If you're tied romantically to someone, does that mean you're morally obligated to tell them the truth, even if it impacts your game? That's my biggest question this week as we forge ahead next week to the season finale! Interested in 1:1 life coaching with Lynn Grogan? Click here for details: https://lynngrogan.c…
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This episode is for the coaches… I know not every coach has had a tough year, but I've spoken to many who feel like they've been under the microscope more than ever. Between the economic doom and gloom that seems to be the talk of the town.. And just the “normal” anxiety, imposter syndrome, and stress that accompanies being a coach in 2023… Let’s j…
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The Impact of Openness with Kari Langkamp | Survivor S45 E11
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To share or not to share, that is the question! And every player’s decision could impact whether or not they stay in the game of Survivor. This week I was joined by Survivor superfan and Master Life Coach, Kari Langkamp. Kari Langkamp helps Midwestern women take the leap toward their big dreams. She writes a bi-weekly coaching column (Midwest Moxie…
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Can we all agree that being a business owner is such an emotional rollercoaster? Owning a business comes with both highs and lows, twists and turns… And sometimes it’s the lows, twists and turns that really put your stomach and anxiety into excruciating knots. But your business does NOT have to make you feel this way when you’re going through the “…
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Trust Issues with Maria Stoyadinova | Survivor S45 E10
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This episode of Survivor was full of the feels! And that makes sense considering we are winding down to the last few episodes of the season. This week I was joined by new Survivor fan, TV enthusiast, and fellow life coach, Maria Stoyadinova. Maria is a Certified feminist burnout and self-care coach for professional women. She helps clients tackle b…
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When you think of goal setting, what are some thoughts that immediately come to mind? For some, it’s: overwhelm, stress, anxiety, and fear. And because of these feelings, some business owners will just run their businesses without setting goals. If you’re this kind of business owner, then are you really working towards goals? Or, are you simply jus…
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Permission to Lose with Lynn Grogan | Survivor S45 E9
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We're getting there! Just a few more weeks until the final tribal council. This week I flew solo again and dug into... What to do when you want to make a knee-jerk reaction Allowing the idea of losing (so you can win!) Uncovering limiting beliefs, especially when it comes to aging Interested in 1:1 life coaching with Lynn Grogan? Click here for det…
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Overwhelm is a bad feeling, and I think we can all agree with that. It doesn't feel good in any aspect of our lives, and for a lot of people, it's really a shutdown emotion when it comes to running a business. Many of us will just say, “I won’t get to a place of overwhelm. I won’t let that happen in my business.” But let’s be honest… Saying that yo…
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Blindsided with Dr. Christina Arnold | Survivor S45 E8
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This week we saw one of the biggest blindsides in Survivor history! I can't wait for you to listen to the latest Reality Show Life Coach podcast with Reality TV superfan, Dr. Christina Arnold! Christina helps women physicians become Happy in Medicine, in their relationships, & at home. Connect with Christina Arnold: Website: https://www.yourpathinf…
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