778: Scared to Put Yourself Out There? 5 Easy Ways to Start
Digest
This episode of The Gold Digger Podcast focuses on the importance of showing up and sharing your story, even if you're scared or feel like you don't have anything interesting to say. Jenna Kutcher, the host, shares five easy ways to start posting today to build awareness of your business and boost engagement. These include letting people behind the scenes, sharing your why and transformation, asking for feedback, offering value, and teasing your launch. Jenna emphasizes that sharing your story, even in the messy middle, is crucial for building trust and connection with your audience. She encourages listeners to take action and start sharing their dreams, ideas, and experiences with the world.
Outlines
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The Fear of Showing Up
This Chapter discusses the common fear of sharing your dreams and projects publicly. Jenna argues that sharing is necessary for success, as it allows you to connect with your audience and build trust. She acknowledges that it can be scary to put yourself out there, but emphasizes the importance of taking action and not letting fear hold you back.
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Five Easy Ways to Start Posting
This Chapter outlines five simple strategies for starting to share your story and build awareness of your business. These include letting people behind the scenes, sharing your why and transformation, asking for feedback, offering value, and teasing your launch. Jenna provides practical examples and tips for implementing each strategy.
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Overcoming the Fear of Sharing
This Chapter addresses the fear of judgment and encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves. Jenna emphasizes that sharing your dreams and ideas is a way to connect with others and build a supportive community. She encourages listeners to surround themselves with people who will cheer them on and celebrate their journey.
Keywords
Jenna Kutcher
Jenna Kutcher is a successful entrepreneur, photographer, and podcaster. She is the host of The Gold Digger Podcast, which focuses on business, marketing, and personal growth. Jenna is known for her authentic and relatable approach to entrepreneurship and her passion for helping others achieve their dreams.
The Gold Digger Podcast
The Gold Digger Podcast is a popular podcast hosted by Jenna Kutcher. The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to business, marketing, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. It is known for its practical advice, inspiring stories, and supportive community.
Content Creation
Content creation refers to the process of producing and sharing valuable, engaging, and informative content online. This can include blog posts, articles, videos, podcasts, social media posts, and more. Content creation is essential for building an online presence, attracting an audience, and growing a business.
Social Media Marketing
Social media marketing involves using social media platforms to promote a brand, product, or service. It includes creating engaging content, building a following, interacting with users, and running targeted advertising campaigns. Social media marketing is a powerful tool for reaching a large audience and building brand awareness.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is the process of starting and running a business. It involves identifying a market need, developing a product or service, building a team, securing funding, and managing operations. Entrepreneurship is a challenging but rewarding path that can lead to personal and financial fulfillment.
Business Growth
Business growth refers to the expansion of a business in terms of revenue, market share, or customer base. It involves strategies such as product development, marketing, sales, and customer service. Business growth is essential for long-term success and sustainability.
Audience Engagement
Audience engagement refers to the level of interaction and involvement that an audience has with a brand, product, or service. It is measured by metrics such as likes, comments, shares, and website visits. Audience engagement is crucial for building a loyal following and driving business results.
Authenticity
Authenticity in business refers to being genuine and true to yourself and your values. It involves being transparent with your audience, sharing your story, and building relationships based on trust and connection. Authenticity is essential for building a strong brand and attracting loyal customers.
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes content refers to content that provides a glimpse into the inner workings of a business or individual. It can include videos, photos, or stories that show the process of creating a product, running a business, or overcoming challenges. Behind the scenes content helps to build trust and connection with an audience by showing the human side of a brand.
Transformation
Transformation in business refers to the process of changing or improving a business or individual. It can involve changes in strategy, operations, or personal growth. Transformation is often driven by a desire to achieve a specific goal or overcome a challenge.
Q&A
What are some common fears that prevent people from sharing their dreams and projects publicly?
One common fear is the fear of judgment. People worry about what others will think of their ideas or their work. Another fear is the fear of failure. People may be afraid to put themselves out there and risk not being successful. Finally, some people may simply be afraid of being vulnerable and sharing their true selves with the world.
What are five easy ways to start posting content online and build awareness of your business?
Jenna Kutcher suggests five easy ways to start posting: 1) Let people behind the scenes, 2) Share your why and transformation, 3) Ask for feedback, 4) Offer value, and 5) Tease your launch.
Why is it important to share your why and transformation with your audience?
Sharing your why and transformation helps your audience understand your motivations and connect with your story. It also builds trust and authenticity, making people more likely to support you and your business.
How can you ask for feedback from your audience in a way that is both engaging and valuable?
You can ask for feedback through polls, surveys, or by creating private broadcast channels on social media. This allows your audience to feel involved in the creation process and provides you with valuable insights.
What are some ways to offer value to your audience for free?
You can offer value through freebies, such as ebooks, checklists, or templates. You can also create valuable content, such as blog posts, articles, videos, or podcasts. The key is to provide information that is helpful and relevant to your audience.
How can you tease your launch and build anticipation for your new product or service?
You can tease your launch by dropping hints, sharing teaser images, creating countdowns, or holding team meetings. The goal is to create excitement and curiosity without giving too much away.
What is the importance of playing the long game in business?
Playing the long game means focusing on building a sustainable business that will last for years to come. This involves building trust with your audience, providing value, and consistently showing up.
How can you overcome the fear of sharing your dreams and ideas with the world?
Jenna encourages listeners to surround themselves with supportive people who will cheer them on and celebrate their journey. She also emphasizes that sharing your story is a way to connect with others and build a community.
What is the ultimate goal of sharing your story and building an online presence?
The ultimate goal is to make a positive impact on the world by sharing your unique gifts and talents. When you share your story, you inspire others to do the same, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Show Notes
Calling all goal diggers who have never publicly shared your dream, the project you’re working on, or about the business you want to start! I know that putting ourselves out there can be incredibly scary…. But it’s necessary to your success.
Sharing yourself and what you’re working on allows you to leave breadcrumbs on the path to help people understand who you are, what you do, and why you do it -- and why they should be willing to invest in it.
It’s true that people buy from those they know, like, and trust, and the best way to invite others to get to know you is through the content you create. I’m sure you knew that already! But what if it’s not that simple? What if talking about your business doesn’t come as naturally for you?
I know that feeling all too well – there have definitely been seasons in my entrepreneurial journey where I was either scared to put myself out there or genuinely didn’t think I had anything ‘interesting’ to say. I knew I had to post, but didn’t know where to begin!
If you find yourself struggling to tell your story and sharing who you are and what you do, in this episode I will share 5 easy ways you can start posting TODAY to build awareness of your business and boost engagement. By embracing these steps, you’ll gain confidence in letting your voice be heard and building meaningful connections with your audience, too. Click play now!
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