Biggest Wins & Lessons of 2024 Revealed

Reflect on 2024's major wins and lessons. Gain inspiration and learnings from real business insights shared by the host.

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Why should you schedule downtime?

Scheduling downtime is crucial for personal well-being and can lead to enhanced productivity when you return.

"I have worked really hard this fall to be able to take off two weeks... I really wanted to take the time off to be present with my family and also just to give myself a break... it's OK to slow down and everything's going to be turning when I come back in January."


Takeaway:
• Taking breaks can rejuvenate you for future work.
• Planning ahead allows guilt-free time off.
• Slowing down provides perspective and reduces burnout.

How to build strong client relationships?

Building strong relationships with clients enhances your work satisfaction and contributes to successful projects.

"I have worked and I am working with seriously, the best clients ever... To be a witness to that and to be like a support person in the background... It is the best. It is everything I want."


Takeaway:
• Strong client relationships lead to fulfilling work.
• Supporting clients' success can be deeply rewarding.
• Appreciating clients fosters long-term partnerships.

Achieving income growth despite setbacks

Overcoming challenges can lead to significant income growth and business success.

"Because I trust myself, I'm celebrating my highest income year to date as a business owner... It's really cool to just know that like I did that... I did that for me."


Takeaway:
• Persistence and self-trust can lead to financial success.
• Personal growth contributes to business growth.
• Celebrating achievements reinforces positive momentum.

Why is self-trust crucial in business?

Self-trust is fundamental for making confident decisions and steering your business toward success.

"My biggest learn in 2024 is that I can trust myself... I need to trust myself and do the things that I know are right, and I don't need to get that justified by anybody... I'm definitely in like a quote effort era where I just very much feel like I'm going to try and find out. I'm going to trust my gut and find out."


Takeaway:
• Developing self-trust empowers bold decision-making.
• Trusting your intuition leads to authentic success.
• Self-reliance reduces dependence on external validation.

Trusting yourself over external advice

Relying on your own instincts can sometimes be more beneficial than following external advice or expensive programs.

"I joined that program thinking this is it. This is the thing that is going to make the difference for me... After months of going through that and trying to think like there's something wrong with me because this wasn't working... I finally just quit trying to defend myself... and I was like, I'm just going to do what I think is my next right move... And long story short, I did so many good things for my business."


Takeaway:
• Expensive programs may not always align with your needs.
• Trusting your judgment can lead to better outcomes.
• Assess whether advice aligns with your goals before following it.

Redefining success in marketing

Sometimes, it's important to redefine success beyond financial metrics to find true fulfillment in your work.

"I read this quote... 'What if you measured success by how safe people felt in your presence?'... That is success to me."


Takeaway:
• Consider measuring success by the impact you have on others.
• Focusing on meaningful connections can enhance work satisfaction.
• Aligning business with personal values leads to authentic success.

Work-life balance for solopreneurs

Achieving a healthy work-life balance is essential for long-term success and personal well-being as a solopreneur.

"I have so much clarity in my schedule, how I want my day to day to feel and run... I have a really good work-life balance that I have never ever had in my business. And it's almost kind of like... My default is to go back into hustle... I don't want to do that anymore."


Takeaway:
• Setting clear boundaries can improve your work-life balance.
• Recognizing and changing old habits leads to a healthier lifestyle.
• Prioritizing personal well-being enhances professional performance.

How to maintain content consistency solo?

Maintaining consistent content creation as a solopreneur is key to engaging your audience and growing your email marketing.

"Because I've trusted myself, I'm putting out regular content as a solopreneur, huge freaking win. And I love what I'm doing and I love my voice on this show, as weird as it sounds. I love the things I'm talking about and I feel like it's me and it's an accurate reflection of the info I want to put out into the world."


Takeaway:
• Self-trust can boost your content creation consistency.
• Loving your content ensures authenticity and engages your audience.
• Regular content reflects your brand and messaging accurately.

How to showcase your signature offer?

Presenting your signature offer prominently on your website can significantly boost conversions and help clients understand your services.

"I redid my website this year to be like everything I want to say about my signature offer on sales pages. I'm so freaking proud of my website homepage, which is a sales page for my done for you signature sales page copy service. I am so proud of that page."


Takeaway:
• Jenny transformed her homepage into a dedicated sales page for her signature offer.
• Highlighting your main service on your website can enhance client clarity and increase conversions.
• Taking pride in your website reflects positively in your overall marketing.

How to create a high-converting evergreen funnel?

Building a high-converting evergreen funnel is essential for consistent revenue growth and scaling your email marketing campaigns.

"I built an email funnel that runs from ads to freebie to email funnel to my $297 offer... I made that opt-in page, the emails that went after it. I made the freebie, I made the sales page it led to. I made myself a legit, you guys, a legit evergreen funnel that converts crazy high, and I'm freaking proud of it."


Takeaway:
• Jenny created a successful evergreen funnel by designing every component herself.
• Integrating ads, freebies, and follow-up emails effectively can lead to high conversions.
• Embracing the challenge of building a funnel can result in significant business growth.

Episode Info:

Title:
#34 - My biggest win and learn of 2024
Episode Link:
Keywords:
business lessons, wins of 2024, self-reflection
Episode Air Date:
December 16, 2024

Podcast info:

Show Name:
The Email Marketing Podcast
Author:
Jenny Roth
Owner:
Jenny Roth
Category:
Business

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