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Struggling to turn website traffic into real sales? It's such a common thing we see client struggle with until we start helping them.
Welcome to Smarter Online Business, the podcast for course creators, coaches, and eCommerce entrepreneurs who want their websites to actually work for them.
Each week, you’ll get practical advice to help you boost conversions, simplify your tech, and attract the right customers without burning out or overcomplicating things.
Hosted by Carrie Saunders, tech strategist, website conversion expert, and founder of BCSE, this show blends 20+ years of hands-on experience with real talk and simple strategies that work.
If you want your website to finally pull its weight and support the business you’re building, this is the show for you.
🎧 Subscribe now and start making smarter decisions for your online business.
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Send Carrie a Text Message! What if the real secret to time freedom in business is not better time management… but building high leverage assets that keep working even when you are done for the day? Today’s guest is one of my favorite people to learn from on that exact topic - Jerry Potter. Jerry teaches online entrepreneurs how to run their business in half the time by focusing on assets like YouTube channels and podcasts. He’s the host of the Done By Lunch Entrepreneurs podcast,...
Send Carrie a Text Message! One of the most common questions I get from business owners is surprisingly simple. “How many pages should my website have?” And usually that question comes with a little bit of stress behind it. Should it have five pages? Ten pages? Twenty pages? Do you need a blog? A resources section? Landing pages? Or maybe you are wondering if your website is too small or too big. The good news is there is no magic nu...
Send Carrie a Text Message! Have you ever sat down to build or redesign your website… and suddenly realized you have no idea what should actually go on it? So you start choosing colors. Maybe picking a theme. Maybe even hiring a designer. But the problem with most websites is not the design. It is the lack of clarity behind them. Today we are talking about the three things every business owner should clarify before they touch their website. Because wh...
Send Carrie a Text Message! What if I told you that you only need 20 minutes a week to write emails that actually make money? Not 20 minutes a day. Not hours of storytelling. Just 20 focused minutes. Today, I’m joined by the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing herself, Liz Wilcox. Liz is an email strategist and keynote speaker who helps small businesses build real relationships and real revenue through email. She’s turned a $9 offer into multiple six figures withou...
Send Carrie a Text Message! You can tell people you’re trustworthy. You can say you’re experienced. You can list your credentials. But online? Words alone aren’t enough. If your website doesn’t visually reinforce trust, visitors hesitate. And hesitation kills conversions. In this episode, we’re talking about how to use visual trust signals to increase conversions without rewriting your entire website. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts If you'r...
Send Carrie a Text Message! You’ve probably heard me say this before… Your website should be your smartest sales tool. But what does that actually mean? Because a lot of websites look good. A lot of websites exist. But very few actually work. In this episode, I’m breaking down what separates a brochure website from a smart sales tool… and how to know which one you have. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts If you're loving my eCommerce Made E...
Send Carrie a Text Message! You’ve probably heard this before: “You don’t need a website. You just need a funnel.” Or maybe the opposite: “Funnels are scammy. Just build a solid website.” So which is it? Do you actually need both? Or is one enough? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real difference between a funnel and a website, when you need one, when you need both, and how to make them work together instead of competing. Rate, Review, &...
Send Carrie a Text Message! Ever wonder why some businesses scale with ease while others stall out despite having great products or services? In today’s episode of Smarter Online Business, I’m joined by Dr. Umut Aslan, a business strategist, educator, and Certified Scaling Up Coach who’s spent years researching exactly what makes companies thrive. From selling his own company to pursuing a doctorate in strategy, to now coaching mid-market companies around the world—Umut blends rea...
Send Carrie a Text Message! It’s one of the most frustrating moments in online business: You send the email. They click the link. And then… nothing. No sale. No signup. Just silence. In this episode, we’re unpacking why that happens and how to fix it—so more of your clicks actually convert. This one’s especially for you if you’re sending traffic to sales pages, lead magnets, or product links—and getting crickets. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple ...
Send Carrie a Text Message! Money mindset, messy books, missed reports—sound familiar? Whether you're wrapping up your year or planning ahead, financial clarity is the move for smarter business growth. In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Mitchell—financial strategist and founder of Mitchell Consulting—who’s known for helping powerhouse women stop being the bottleneck in their business. Michelle doesn’t sugarcoat when it comes to money. She’s here to share real talk on:&n...
Send Carrie a Text Message! You can say you’re trustworthy. You can say you’re experienced. You can say you’re great at what you do. But if your website doesn’t show it visually, visitors hesitate. And hesitation kills conversions. In this episode, we’re talking about how visual trust signals work, why they matter so much, and how small changes to your website can make visitors feel safer, more confident, and more ready to say yes. Rate, Review, & Fol...
Send Carrie a Text Message! What if you could grow your audience and email list every single day... …without spending a dime on ads or being chained to social media 24/7? Today’s guest, Tracy Beavers, is here to show us how. Tracy is a business growth coach, speaker, and creator of the Business Visibility Made Easy course. With over 20 years of experience and hundreds of entrepreneurs helped, she’s mastered how to grow your visibility through organic marketing—especially usi...
Send Carrie a Text Message! You’ve worked hard on your website. You’ve got great offers, solid content, even testimonials. The problem is—most visitors never scroll. In fact, studies show your audience decides whether to stay or leave in just 3–5 seconds. So if your website doesn’t immediately answer the right questions and create instant clarity, they’re gone—no matter how great your content is below the fold. In this episode, we’re talking about how to make those fir...
Send Carrie a Text Message! Most people think website launches are just supposed to be messy: The broken buttons. The last-minute changes. The “surprise” tech issues. But what if I told you that it doesn’t have to be that way? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually makes a website launch successful—and what usually causes things to go sideways. I’ll also share one of the smoothest launches we’ve ever done and why it worked so well—so...
Send Carrie a Text Message! You’ve created your offer. You’ve got your pages built. You’re even getting some traffic… But no one’s clicking your “Book Now,” “Buy Now,” or “Learn More” buttons. The problem? It’s probably your CTA—and that’s great news, because it’s one of the easiest things to fix. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: Why people might be ignoring your calls to action What makes a CTA clear, clickable, and compelling And small tweaks t...
Send Carrie a Text Message! If your website’s not making the sales you hoped for, the first instinct is usually… “I just need more traffic.” But what if traffic isn’t the problem? In this episode, we’re asking a smarter question: Do you really need more visitors? Or do you need your current visitors to actually convert? I’ll walk you through how to tell the difference, what signs to look for, and how to stop pouring energy into traffic before your site is r...
Send Carrie a Text Message! Have you ever opened the Facebook Ads dashboard and your eyes glazed over? It can feel overwhelming, expensive, and like you need a degree in digital advertising just to get started. But today’s guest is here to change that. I’m talking with Leo Tabibzadegan—an ad strategist, course launch expert, and all-around marketing simplifier. He’s helped course creators and coaches generate 6- and 7-figure launches using a straightforward ad strategy...
Send Carrie a Text Message! “What’s the best website platform for SEO?” It’s a question I hear constantly—and today, I want to bust the myth. Most modern website platforms already support good SEO. So if you’re spending hours comparing tools hoping one will magically get you to page one... you’re focusing on the wrong thing. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually matters for SEO —and why your content and structure are doing more heavy lifting than your tech s...
Send Carrie a Text Message! Ever found yourself second-guessing everything before a big meeting or presentation—even though you know your stuff? That is something I’ve struggled with and today’s guest helps you silence that inner critic once and for all. I’m joined by Julie Campbell, also known as The Confidence Whisperer. She’s an Off-Broadway actor turned communication coach and the founder of Center Stage Connections, where she helps professionals speak like the expert they alr...
Send Carrie a Text Message! You’ve probably asked it—or seen it asked in every online group: “What’s the best software for an online business?” What’s my response? ❌ There is no one right software for everyone. ✅ But there is a right one for you—and that’s what we’re breaking down today. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to stop chasing the latest tools and start choosing the right-fit tech for your business goals, personality, and growth stage. Whether...
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