Do The Brave Thing™ Online Business Podcast with Kate Doster

Falling off the content creation bandwagon? You’re not alone. In this episode of Do The Brave Thing, I share my practical (and very doable) “content comeback” plan to help you refresh your platforms, realign with your goals, and actually enjoy showing up again.What you’ll hear in this episode:[01:27] The first step in your comeback: choosing the right platforms (and why email should always make the cut)[02:26] How to set a realistic posting schedule that keeps you consistent without burning out[04:46] Why goal alignment matters more than vanity metrics when creating content[06:36] A quick refresher on content pillars—and how to pick 3–4 that actually support your offers[10:46] The 30-day “rule of two” approach for building momentum without overloading yourself[13:33] How I carve out Thursdays for content planning (and why it works with my ADHD brain)[15:20] Rethinking content pillars with playful names and long-term alignment in mindIf you’re ready to fall back in love with creating and reconnect with your audience, this episode will give you the structure and spark you need.Links & Resources Mentioned:Inspired Action Takers Club — my audio-based coaching programContent Creation & Planning Notion Board (video walkthrough)Comment on this IG post to get FREE templates to re-start your email listSimple Pin Media with Kate Ahl

⁠Free 2 Email Templates for Getting Back in Touch⁠ with your email listFeeling stuck after a break in your business (or life)?Here's the 4-step “get back in the groove” framework that works for anything from re-starting your email list to finally hitting the gym again without the guilt or overwhelm.If you’ve been judging yourself for falling off the wagon, this episode gives you permission to start fresh—with energy, clarity, and a lot less pressure.Your next brave step:Pick one area you’ve been avoiding, do your “favoritest thing” in that space today, then brain dump your next moves. Bonus points for forgiving yourself along the way.Links & Resources Mentioned:Free 2 Email Templates for Getting Back in Touch with your email listTailwind Free Trial — for Pinterest schedulingJustCast Podcast Hosting — for private podcastsCollaboration Cash-In Program — grow your audience and income through hosting bundlesInspired Action Takers Club - membership for ADHD online business owners

This episode was inspired by Inspired Action Taker club.1. We're currently in wrapping up our Money Mindset Bonanza Month - and one the cash flow  accelerators is to take a look at all your business (and personal life) credit card and bank statements. 2. An action taker asked - what app I was using to host our audio based group coaching program since I moved away from Hello Audio So I decided to let in you behind the scenes the 3 new paid apps I've been using and their shortcomings (got to keep it 100%) to see if they could help boost your bottom line too. Links mention: Justcast for private podcast stream - grab a CREDIT CARD FREE - free trial here. Wisernofity a super affordable alternative to Proof for little pop-ups to show sales of your products on their sales pages. Manychat for IG DM automations <- that link will get you 30 days of their premium level free. ***Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend apps and tools I use and love (scout’s honor)./***

Let's chat about hw one Instagram post with under 1,000 views brought in new email subscribers every single day—and how you can recreate it in 5 slides.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why showing up inconsistently doesn’t mean your efforts aren’t powerful or profitable (00:45)The 5-slide Instagram post format that converted like crazy—with only 900 views (17:00)How to use ManyChat (even the free version) to automate email list growth via Instagram (29:00)The importance of choosing a freebie with a solid funnel behind it before posting (22:10)Creative ways to use subscriber replies as content gold for future newsletters (11:50)What to do next:Ready to breathe new life into your content and email list without burning out? Try this 5-slide format with your best freebie, dust off those digital treasures, and give ManyChat a spin. And if you haven’t emailed your list in a while? Send one sentence. You’re good.Links & Resources Mentioned:Inspired Action Takers Club – My audio-based coaching membershipManyChat (30-Day Free Trial) – Kate’s referral link for the automation toolHere's the post we're chatting about - https://www.instagram.com/p/DLpodtlPpPG/?img_index=1I'm still huge fan of hosting bundles but you need to do things in between too.

How to Stay Consistent in Summer (Without Gluing Yourself to Your Desk)Wondering how to keep your business afloat and enjoy summer adventures? In this episode, Kate Doster dishes out practical, permission-filled strategies to help you show up for your audience—even when you're showing up in flip-flops.What You’ll Learn:What You’ll Learn:Why minimal viable marketing is your summertime BFF—and how to define it for your bizThe #1 thing Kate says you should always do in summer (hint: it's emailing your list)Smart, flexible planning tips to avoid the “whoops-I-did-nothing-all-summer” panicHow to scale back on social without killing your reach or your vibeTips for repurposing old content so you can create less but still show up like a proYour Next Step:Take a beat to define your “minimal viable marketing” for the summer. Then batch it, schedule it, and get back to living your best barefoot life. Need help with what to say? The Email Marketing Fairy's got you.Links & Resources Mentioned:💌 Email Marketing Fairy — Use code BRAVE for a listener-only discount💡 Inspired Action Takers Club — Get fresh ideas and support all summer long🧠 Wrangle Your Brain — Weekly structure for staying focused (mentioned in the Inspired Club)

You’re Sitting on a Goldmine (But Are You Using It Right?)If you’re spending hours building freebies and stressing over welcome sequences, only to hear crickets… you might be creating in a vacuum. In this episode, Kate Doster unpacks how to create out loud and turn your newsletter into a data-driven, revenue-generating machine—without burnout.What you’ll learn in this episode:[01:49] The #1 mistake to avoid in 2025: creating offers, emails, and products in isolation.[03:45] Why your welcome series is secretly your most powerful business asset—and how to test it live before automating.[06:36] How to create content (emails, posts, even products) in real-time to validate what actually resonates with your audience.[08:00] A simple challenge to revive your list: send one of Kate’s “10 casual sales” emails and measure the results.[12:16] How to sell without sounding like a robot: using personal stories, value emails, and multiple angles to pitch the same product.Your next move:Test one of your welcome or newsletter emails live this week. Use real-time feedback to optimize before automating. And if you’re sitting on email templates you haven’t used yet... pick one and hit send. No more hiding.Links & Resources Mentioned:10 Casual Ways to Make Money From Your Email ListOpen Rate Catapult (now on sale)Inspired Action Takers Club

What if your struggle to “get it together” every week has nothing to do with you being lazy, flaky or unmotivated and everything to do with how your brain processes time?In this episode — pulled straight from inside the Inspired Action Takers Club — we’re breaking down why traditional productivity advice falls flat for ADHD, sensitive, or just plain overwhelmed brains… and how to plan your week in a way that actually works for you.[00:01:00] The real reason calendar blocking always fails you[00:03:40] What “time blindness” is and how it shows up in your life[00:06:20] The 1:30 appointment trap (and why it ruins your day)[00:10:00] A planning method based on energy, not pressure[00:14:00] Five themed days to help your week flow better[00:18:00] How to build in admin, people time, and rest without guiltThis isn’t about forcing yourself into some rigid color-coded planner.It’s about planning your week in a way your brain can actually follow through on — so you stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress.🧠 Want the full Wrangle Your Brain course plus monthly writing retreats, private podcast coaching, and a resource vault made for busy, brilliant brains?Come join the Inspired Action Takers Club — you’ll feel seen, supported, and finally unstuck.

Think affiliate marketing is just slapping some links on a blog post and calling it a day? Think again. In this episode, we're getting into the sneaky high-level mistakes that could be sabotaging your commissions—without you even realizing it.What to do next:If you're ready to level up your affiliate income without overwhelming your business—or your audience—come hang out inside the Inspired Action Takers Club. You’ll get access to themed workshops, private podcast coaching, and our new Commission Club training that breaks down everything in even more detail. Links & Resources Mentioned:Inspired Action Takers Club — Get private podcast coaching, action workshops, and access to the Commission ClubPretty Links plugin — For creating trackable, branded affiliate URLsThriveCart — My go to payment processorThe Contract Club — Legal templates to protect you and your offersManyChat — For boosting Instagram visibility and engagement with automation - Get a month completely free on me. * Note I do share affiliate links in my shownotes meaning if you click on a link and decide to buy I may earn a commission. *

She's Not Better Than You—She's Just Doing ThisIn this episode, you'll hear:[03:41] The surprising truth about what’s really holding people back [04:36] The difference between just going through the motions vs. actually being brave in your content and audience building[05:34] Tactical bold moves to grow your list[10:44] Three simple but powerful questions to make all your creation & copy writing go a million times fasterReady to be the choice (not just a choice) in your niche?Join the Inspired Action Takers Club for audio coaching, mindset boosts, and a crew of bold, brave business owners who actually do the things.Links & Resources Mentioned:KateDoster.com/2years – Get started on Kate’s email listInspired Action Takers Club –When you want to turn your To Do List - Into Your To Done ListFreebies That Sell & Serve – Free course to build a list that convertsMagnetic Content – Audio course on creating irresistible content

Apple and Google are Changing Email—Here’s What Email Marketers Need to Know If your email open rates have taken a weird dip lately, it might not be your subject lines—it could be Apple and Google. In this quick hit episode, Kate breaks down what’s changing and what you need to tweak to keep landing in inboxes.What you’ll learn in this episode:[00:01:15] Apple is rolling out native email digests and automatic summaries, which could change how your emails show up.[00:02:00] Gmail is summarizing messages too—making it tougher to stand out if your subject lines and intros aren’t punchy.[00:03:10] What these changes mean for your analytics: why open and click rates might be off (and it’s not all on you).[00:04:20] Why preview text, bold headers, and front-loaded info are more essential than ever.[00:05:30] How to adjust your email strategy (especially if you use ConvertKit) to adapt to these inbox changes.What to do next: Don’t panic—but do polish. Focus on strong subject lines, intentional preview text, and clear formatting so your emails make the AI cut and still feel human to your readers.Links & Resources Mentioned:Open Rate Catapult course – Get more clicks and opens with this super practical (and affordable) email training.KateDoster.com – Grab freebies, templates, and more goodies from Kate.Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

In this episode, we dive deep into the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when hosting bundles (both free and paid) and how you can avoid them. If you're thinking about running a bundle to grow your email list and business, you'll want to take notes on these key takeaways.Key Takeaways:[00:02:15] Setting Realistic Expectations – Why your second or third bundle might not have the same massive growth as your first, and why that’s okay.[00:07:42] Avoiding the Same Freebie Mistake – Why using the same freebie in multiple bundles hurts sign-ups and how to strategically choose a lead magnet.[00:12:30] The Importance of Strategic Follow-Ups – What to do after the bundle ends to convert new subscribers into customers.[00:18:05] Curating Your Bundle for Maximum Results – How to balance being too niche vs. too broad to ensure contributors don’t overlap or compete.[00:24:18] The Power of Bundle Contracts – Why every bundle needs a solid agreement to ensure promotion and contributor accountability.[00:30:50] Planning for Post-Bundle Momentum – What happens after your bundle? How to keep engagement high and turn new leads into paying customers.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Collaboration Cash-In Course ($400 off with code SPRINGFLING): www.katedoster.com/ccInspired Action Takers Club: www.katedoster.com/inspireKrista Miller’s Summit in a Box Resources: Free 10 day Challenge Summit To SaleBundle Contracts & Legal Resources: www.katedoster.com//contract-vaultSpecial Offer:🚀 Ready to host a profitable and impactful bundle? Head over to www.katedoster.com/cc and use the coupon code SPRINGFLING to save $400 on Collaboration Cash-In – the ultimate course for running a bundle that builds your email list and makes sales.Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Write Better Emails in Half the TimeStaring at a blank screen wondering what to say to your email list? Feeling like every email has to be a masterpiece? Spoiler: It doesn’t. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to stop overthinking, come up with ideas on the fly, and write emails way faster—without using ChatGPT or relying on templates.What we’re covering today:[00:01:09] Stop making every email a big deal – No single email is going to make or break your business, so let’s stop treating it like it will.[00:03:46] What to send when you have zero ideas – A ridiculously simple trick for never running out of email topics.[00:07:30] The 15-minute timer hack – Because the more time you give yourself, the longer it takes.[00:12:21] Talking instead of typing – How to use voice-to-text so your emails practically write themselves.[00:18:54] Making sales without feeling pushy – Why you should mention your offers more often (and how to do it without sounding like a used car salesman).Your next step:Next time you write an email, set a 15-minute timer and just go. No overthinking, no rewriting the same sentence 10 times, no waiting for inspiration to strike. Just hit send.Resources mentioned:https://riverside.fm/transcriptionThe Email Marketing Fairy 10 Ways to Casually Sell To Your ListFree things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

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Last week we talked about action based goals but what if you're motivation slips and you just can't get yourself to take action? Let's talk about it. Resources mentioned:The Inspired Action Takers ClubChat GPT Prompts for Busy Business OwnersFree things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

So you made it past National Quitters day but I hate to break it to you, those goals you set and wrote on your vision board are setting you up to fail. Here's the right way to set goals so you don't get burn out and actually hit them. Resources mention:The Inspired Action Takers Club - monthly pricing is coming to an end Jan. 31 get in now for just $14/mo. Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

2024 was a year. Let's chat about it. Resources mentioned:The Inspired Action Takers Club - A weekly group coaching host entire on a private podcasting streamCollaboration Cash-In - my A to Z course all about hosting bundles. Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

I actually just released this content to my brand new paid audio-based group coaching & membership community the Inspired Action Takers Club as our midweek motivation pick me up.It was just so powerful and flowing. I thought you guys would want to hear about it too.So if you dig this and would love to be able to ask me your questions every single week and get them answered specifically in your own podcast episode then head on over to katedoster.com/inspired and join Inspired Action Takers Club right now for just $14 a month.Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

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Head on over to www.katedoster.com/birthday to snag 44% off the Black Friday SOS KIt today Nov. 5th only.Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.