Next Level Nutrition Biz

Does the thought of creating your own website make you nervous? Have no idea what you should be writing on each page?  Unsure if your website is actually converting people into clients? In this episode, Stephanie is talking to Web Strategist and Designer, Jessica Freeman (Jess Creatives), all about the steps that you need to take to make your wellness website stand out online. Jessica shares how to use strategic language and messaging to draw people into your website and help them stay longer than 5 seconds. They cover how to create a stand-out Homepage, About Me Page and Services Page that will convert your audience into paying clients.  When it comes to your website, Jess recommends: 1. Keeping it simple 2. Following the rule of 2 (2 fonts/2 colours) 3. Creating clear call to actions   ----- Show Notes Jess Creatives Website Jess' Resources

Do you feel like you're constantly banging your head against the wall wondering why no one is buying from you? Does it feel like no one is hitting "like" or responding to your social media posts?  Wondering why it feels so hard to get anyone to work with you? If this sounds like you, you might have missed a KEY step in setting up your nutrition business...market research!  In this episode, Stephanie breaks down why you need to take the time to run client interviews in order to learn what your clients want. Instead of spinning your wheels trying to figure out what to create for your clients, Stephanie suggests going straight to the source and asking them!  Get ready for a step-by-step guide on how to run your own client interviews and you even get a script that you can use, too!   -------- Show Notes Calendly Zoom Get on the waitlist for Launch Your Nutrition Biz Group Program January 2020!  

Have you ever wondered to yourself why you need to start an email list? Wondering what you should be writing?Feeling overwhelmed with how often you should be emailing your list?In this episode, Stephanie is chatting with Email Marketing Strategist, Margo Carroll, all about how to get started with email marketing! Listen in as Margo teaches the basics of starting up your email list and also digs into why it is so important to invest some time into growing your list. Margo delivers a value-packed episode, including: What is an email list/newsletter Why you need a newsletter for your business What to write in your newsletter How often to send an email Ways to grow your email list -------- Show Notes Grab Margo’s Email Success Workbook Trailblazer Toolkit - Get on the Waitlist! Converkit Instagram

In this episode, Stephanie is sharing the top 7 client obstacles that you might come into contact with when working with your nutrition clients.  The top 7 client obstacles: 1. Resistant to change 2. Not following through 3. The "know-it-all" 4. Nothing to work on in the session 5. The talker 6. The quiet client 7. Setting healthy boundaries If you've ever experienced client obstacles or want to know how to navigate them before they come up, listen in to this episode!

In this episode, Stephanie is chatting with her sister-in-law, Marketing Consultant & Proposal Writer Anne-Marie Egan, on how to sign more clients into your nutrition business. Anne-Marie shares the top 6 ways that most people lose out on potential clients and gives you the inside scoop on what to do and what not to do so that you don’t make the same mistakes in your business.Join Stephanie and Anne-Marie in this highly actionable episode as they chat about: Why you need to focus on your client’s problems and desired outcomes upfront Why communicating persuasively is the key to sales How to communicate value to your potential client How to differentiate yourself from other Nutritionists Why speaking in technical terms is hurting your business Why a simple grammatical error can turn your clients off    Get ready to take notes, as this is one of the most value-packed episodes that we’ve had on the podcast so far!    -------- Show Notes Connect with Anne-MarieAnne-Marie’s Consulting Firm - Profbid

In this episode, Stephanie is chatting with her past business coach, Rickilee Walls, all about how to build a profitable brand for your nutrition business. Rickilee shares how branding goes above and beyond the look of your business and digs deeper into the core values that your business stands for. You’ll learn the difference between niche, messaging, branding and marketing and how each one plays a special role in the creation of your overall nutrition business.  Rickilee shares her branding and marketing philosophies with us and brings things back down to the basics - connect with your community, share your stories and provide massive value. -------- Show Notes Your Profitable Brand Group Program

In this episode, Stephanie is sharing about a near and dear topic to her heart - what to do when you need time & space away from your business. This episode is all about recognizing that we all go through different seasons in our life and that it's OK to need to take a step back at times. Whether you've been feeling overwhelmed with how to move forward, have needed to prioritize family time or have had something in your life come up that requires you to focus your attention away from your business, this episode is here to support you through that transition. Stephanie is also sharing 4 key ways for you to still show up in your business, even when you need to take time away, including: - Email Newsletter Sequence - Social Media Scheduling - Online/Passive Programs - Repurposing Content -------- Show Notes That Clean Life Launch Your Nutrition Biz Group Program

Wondering how you can incorporate 1-1 coaching, culinary workshops, corporate wellness sessions and/or meal planning and prepping into your nutrition business?In this episode, Stephanie is chatting with Culinary Nutrition Expert and Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Jessica Pecush on how to incorporate a number of different offerings for your clients. Jessica shares how she took her part-time nutrition business to full-time by offering multiple access points for her clients to work with her, which led to happy clients and lots of referrals! Jessica also shares the exact steps she takes when she on-boards and works with her nutrition clients, as well as the way she approaches getting new workshop opportunities in her community. If you’re looking to add more than just 1-1 nutrition coaching into your practice, this episode is for you! -------- Show NotesJessica’s WebsiteInstagramSome of the programs mentioned in this episode...Academy of Culinary NutritionThat Clean LifeHolistic Nutrition Hub

So you want to bring a product line into your business or maybe you’re already selling one, but you feel like it’s too much work to run two businesses, let alone one! In this episode, Stephanie is chatting with Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Essential Oils High Level Leader, Maranda Carvell. Maranda teaches health care professionals how to do direct sales differently, by integrating your product line right into your practice.Learn how to effortlessly include your product line into your client protocols and do so without feeling salesy or uncomfortable.  In this episode, you’ll learn the top 3 strategies for successful network marketing, including:1. Personal Branding Teaching to Your Expertise Marketing vs. Selling -------- Show NotesMaranda’s WebsiteRock Your Nutrition Business Facebook GroupRock Your Essential Oils Business Online Program

Ever wonder what the inner-workings of someone else’s nutrition business looks like?Join Stephanie as she learns what the day in the life of a Nutritionist looks like for Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Mia Harris. The two discuss the difference between working for yourself vs. working in a clinical setting, what a day in clinic looks like for Mia, how she splits her time between different opportunities and how she’s overcome the many obstacles of starting your own business. If you’re looking for a real and open conversation about what it’s like to run your nutrition business, this is it! -------- Show NotesMia’s WebsiteInstagramThere are still a few spots left in Stephanie’s Launch Your Nutrition Biz Group Program. Find out more by clicking here. 

It’s your worst nightmare - you’ve put together your programs, set your pricing, worked on your website and you finally made it to the finish line, ready to launch your nutrition biz. You post online that your “doors are open!” just waiting for the clients to come charging in, needing your help. You keep refreshing your Facebook & Instagram apps every 5 minutes to see if anyone commented or messaged you, but...crickets. Nothing. Nada! Same thing happens when you promote your first workshop and you’re left with every single seat empty. You think to yourself “what am I doing wrong”? Join Stephanie in this episode as she breaks down the #1 reason why you’re not signing clients or selling out your programs...and it might not be what you think!   There are still a few spots left in Stephanie’s Launch Your Nutrition Biz Group Program. Book in your Clarity Call now!

You have a BIG dream to start a blog, share what you love with your community, and make money from it, but you have no idea how to get started.   Join Stephanie as she chats with her good friend Heather Pace of Sweetly Raw on how she started her wildly successful blog and made it profitable. Heather takes you back to the start when she started her blog over a decade ago and shares what steps she took to go from hobby blog to partnering with different brands over the years and growing her blog to the next level. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to come up with content ideas How to come up with content ideas How often to post on your blog How to use social media to grow your blog How and when you should be reaching out to brands Why you need to be creating content on different platforms these days   Heather shares why blogging is NOT dead and gives you practical tips on getting started with your own blog right now!   Links and resources mentioned: Follow her on Instagram   Watch her videos on Youtube Sta

The one conversation that brings up the most fear, overwhelm and confusion is, time and time again, money! When it comes to setting up and managing your business finances, the first thing you might feel like doing is running for the hills. In this episode Stephanie is chatting with Financial Coach and Nutritionist Mandyy Thomas all about how to look at your business finances in an empowering way. Mandyy shares her own story of how she was able to save $200k in her 20’s yet still had money mindset blocks that she had to work through. The two talk about their own experiences in starting their businesses, setting their prices, and working on their own money mindset stories. It’s time to talk money!- What business expenses you need to be investing in and how to track them- How to set your program prices and why you shouldn’t undercharge your clients- Tips and tools for strengthening your money mindset -------- Show NotesVisit Mandyy’s WebsiteFollow Mandyy on InstagramTalk One-on-One with Mandyy for Free About

Want to avoid 3 big mistakes when starting your own nutrition business?In this episode, Stephanie is chatting with Nutritionist, Ashleigh Norris from The Soulful Sprout, about the 3 biggest mistakes she made when growing her nutrition business. Ashleigh shares openly about her struggles with perfectionism, financial investments and trying to please everyone in her business! She also shares how she made her “mess” her message and turned her own health story into a connection point with her clients. This down-to-earth conversation will have you nodding your head in agreeance as Ashleigh touches on some topics that all of us struggle with when we first get started. Ashleigh digs into:Mistake #1 - Worrying about making everything perfect before her first client Mistake #2 - Putting her money in all the wrong placesMistake #3 - Trying to be everything to everyone -------- Show NotesThe Soulful Sprout Website Follow Ashleigh on Instagram

You feel like you’re doing everything right in your business - you have your forms ready, you’ve got your website launched and you have your social media accounts started - but for some reason, the clients aren’t flowing in!In this solo episode, Stephanie sits down and chats about the #1 thing that is holding you back in your business - visibility! She shares about her own experience with spending hours behind the scenes in her business only to realize that she wasn’t putting herself out there for her clients to find her. Things shifted and clients started to come in when she put herself out into the community more, and she wants to teach you how to do the same. Think of this episode as a pep talk to get you motivated and finally ready to put yourself out there! Stephanie shares a ton of actionable tips on how you can get more visible in your business starting today, and finally kick fear in the butt! -------- Show NotesStephanie’s WebsiteLooking for 1-1 coaching support? Book in your free 30 minute strat

Do you feel like banging your head against the wall when you’re trying to write your social media posts? Do you wish that the whole process just felt easier to you?In this episode, Stephanie chats with Copywriter Christine Blubaugh, on how to write an incredible Instagram post. Christine shares her step-by-step tips to creating a super engaging Instagram feed, including how to write a post from start to finish in a more easeful and effortless way.  If you’d like to convert more of your social media audience into paying customers, you’ll want to listen to this episode.You’ll learn: How to write an eye-catching headline Ways to craft the body of your post and ideas for what you’ll want to share How to ask your audience to take the next step with you How to make your social media account “social” again   -------- Show NotesWebsite      Follow along with Christine on Instagram Grab your free Social Sales Roadmap

Want to learn the step-by-step way to run your nutrition consultations? In this episode, Stephanie is chatting with Alexandra King, Certified Nutrition Practitioner, all about how to run more easeful client sessions. Alex shares how after taking Stephanie's online program, Confident Client Sessions, she was able to sign on more clients, write health plans that her clients love, and increase her confidence in her sessions exponentially!  Tune in as Alex shares on... - Signing your first few clients - Running your consultations - Writing up your health plans - Setting client goals - Feeling confident with what you know - Growing your practice This episode is a must-listen with so many practical learning moments throughout!  -------- Show Notes Follow Alex on Instagram Check out her Website CONFIDENT CLIENT SESSIONS is now open for enrolment! Grab your spot in the program during this 4 day flash sale by visiting www.stephanielong.ca/podcast/episode24 for more details.

Wondering how to make your nutrition business legally legit? In this episode, Stephanie talks with attorney-turned-entrepreneur Sam Vander Wielen, all about how to legally start and grow your business. They dig into the idea that legal can “feel scary” when you get started and Sam provides valuable insight into how understanding legal processes can feel empowering and exciting. If you’ve ever been wondering how to get the legal pieces of your business in place, this episode is for you! What is the first step to registering my business? What’s the difference between registering as a Sole Proprietor or Incorporating (LLC)? Do I need practice insurance? Should I be implementing a client contract? What do I include on a contract? This episode is a must-listen as Sam wants you to consider setting yourself up with a legally legit business as the first step you take on this entrepreneurial journey! -------- Show Notes Visit Sam’s Website Free Legally Legit Guide Check out Sam’s Ultimate Bundle Join her Facebook

When it comes to your nutrition business, there are a dozen options available to you for how you want to work with your clients - including working in a clinic, at your home office, in a rental space, or online, just to name a few. In this episode, Stephanie is covering the two main ways that you can work with your nutrition clients and discusses the pros and cons of each.   In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between working as an employee or contractor in a clinic setting Questions you should be asking the clinic when you join their team How to decide between paying a split fee or rent to the clinic The importance of having a clinic contract What you need to focus your energy on if you work on your own Why referrals are key How to focus on “income generating” activities   Give this episode a listen if you want to make an informed choice between working in a clinic or working on your own - or both!  ----------   Show notes Follow Stephanie on InstagramLeave a Review for the Podcast by listenin

Have you ever wondered when or if you should be hiring help in your nutrition business?   In this episode, Stephanie is chatting with her own Virtual Assistant, Abigail Chandler, all about how to identify when you might need to hire some support. The two chat about what Stephanie’s own business challenges looked like before she hired Abigail and how bringing her first support member onto her team has been challenging for her. Abigail also shares about what you might want to look for when hiring on your first team member, including what type of qualities you’d want to look for in your future assistant. She also talks about what tasks you might be able to first delegate out to help your business run more smoothly!    This episode is for you if you’ve been hearing yourself saying: I’m too busy I have no time If only I had some support with this I want to grow my business, but I don’t have the time or energy to do so on my own! --------- Show Notes You can find Abigail via Facebook or Instagram! Looking f