Sermons of Christian Faith from LifeSpring Community Church in Plainfield, Illinois
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Simple Facebook Group Strategy | Facebook Marketing, Online Business, Engaged Community, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Plan
Sarah Beisel, Facebook Group Strategist & Christian Business Coach
Do you want to know how to set up and optimize your Facebook group? Do you need a content strategy you can actually stick to? Are you wondering how to get new members into your Facebook group every single week? Then you’re in the right place! Welcome to Simple Facebook Group Strategy, the podcast for Christian entrepreneurs who want to create an engaged community to support their online business. This podcast will teach you how to create engaging content, grow your group, and build community ...
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This podcast started as a Black History Podcast but now it is a church podcast (let's just say that a lot of things happened over the course of the pandemic) Each sermon will be posted every Wednesday
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Course Creator Community Podcast | Online Courses, Course Creation, Membership Sites and Online Marketing
Jono Petrohilos (Online Marketing / Course Creation Expert)
If you're an Online Course Creator or you want to learn how to create an online course successfully, then this is the podcast for you! Every week our host Jono Petrohilos interviews a different expert in the Course Creator space covering a wide range of topics including online courses, course creation, membership sites, social media, and online marketing. We also have one of the largest and most engaged Facebook Groups in the world for Online Course Creators with over 7,000 members - feel fr ...
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Small Business Sisterhood Podcast: Online Business, Blogging, Creative Entrepreneurs, Business Community
Pepper Makepeace: Entrepreneur, Business Systems & Social Media Marketing Strategy, Solopreneur Consulting
Go behind the scenes with female entrepreneurs as they reveal the struggles, strategies, and inspiring stories of successful small businesses. Hosted by Pepper Makepeace, an online business strategist for female solopreneurs and side hustlers and founder of the Small Business Sisterhood - an online membership community serving small business owners in the first stages of business. If you’re interested in connecting with like-minded women, learning effective business strategies from the exper ...
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A community crusher is a person that develops share-worthy content daily, receives massive engagement, is highly referable, and is pumped to network with likeminded community crushers to collaborate, partner & learn even more ways to bring extreme value to their followers. It's more than having a large follower base-- Community Crushers build a sustainable culture, influence buying decisions effortlessly, and provide a platform for conversation at scale. Join me as I interview those you migh ...
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168 // 5 Verses to Help You Prioritize God in Your Online Business
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When running an online business, it's so easy to get swept up in all of the distractions and shiny objects. We are surrounded by hustle culture and we can get caught up in the businesses and constantly feeling like we're "not working hard enough." It's in these seasons that we can unintentionally push God aside because we feel like our quiet time "…
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On September 29 LifeSpring participated in Global Mutual Flourishing Sunday, a day to hear Jesus calling us to care about peace and justice for the powerless. As part of this focus we increased our awareness of the history and recent events between Israelis and Palestinians, praying for an end to the slaughter and wanting to work for the flourishin…
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167 // Facebook Group or Business Page? What’s Better for Growing Your Business?
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I've been getting a lot of questions over the last few months about whether it's better to create a Facebook group or use a Facebook business page to grow your online business. While business pages used to be great, a lot has changed over the years on Facebook and they may not be as helpful now as they used to be. So in today's episode, I'm talking…
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In this sermon Pastor Fran shows how some of the Christian ideas we've been taught actually end up making God seem smaller and more petty, and as a consequence turning us into smaller people. But when we begin to perceive the big and beautiful God whose image lives in every human being, we begin to find the freedom to love like God loves.…
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166 // How to Get Better Engagement in an Educational Facebook Group. Live Coaching with Danielle.
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Low engagement is always a common concern when you're running your own Facebook group. You want people to be answering your questions and interacting with you, but what are you supposed to do when they just don't do that? In today's coaching episode, I sat down with Danielle to chat about how to get better engagement in her educational Facebook gro…
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In this sermon, Pastor Fran brings us under the beautiful sky to of God's goodness as opposed to a sky dominated by wrath and judgment. Fran also challenges the theologies that present humans as only bad, emphasizing how Jesus moved toward people to bring healing and restore the good buried beneath the debris.…
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In this sermon of continuing to untangle Jesus, Pastor Fran covers seasons of hope. When Jesus is brought to the authorities, we see in His attitude that everything will be fine.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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165 // The 5 Biggest Mistakes You’re Making in Someone Else’s Facebook Group.
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Are you struggling to get noticed in other people’s Facebook groups? 🤔 You might be making some common mistakes that are holding you back from seeing the most success in your Facebook group strategy. In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving into the 5 biggest mistakes you’re making in someone else’s Facebook group—and how to turn things around. W…
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In this first message in the Walking Sunlit Fields series, Pastor Fran describes the disillusionment so many Christians are feeling with the church and current expressions of Christianity, and shares the key the early Christians knew that led to a more beautiful faith.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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164 // My Audience Isn't Buying. Will a Facebook Group Help Me? Live Coaching With Denise
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Are you frustrated that your audience isn’t buying what you’re offering? 😓 Wondering if starting a Facebook group could be the answer? In today's podcast episode, I sit down with Denise for a live coaching session to tackle this exact question. We dive deep into the potential of Facebook groups, exploring whether they can truly boost your sales and…
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In this sermon, Pastor Fran covers Matthew chapter 6. In our journey, Jesus becomes more untangled when we let go of the wrong possessions and search our soul for what is sacred.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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163 // 6 Reasons Why I Ask a Question Every Single Day in My Facebook Group
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We like to ask a LOT of questions inside our free Facebook group, Facebook Group Strategy for Christian Entrepreneurs. It's one of my personal favourite types of content. And there's a very good reason for this. Questions are a strategic part of our content creation because they are so good at connecting with your audience. If you're still not conv…
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162 // Has Your Facebook Group Been Stagnant This Summer? Use These 4 Questions to Evaluate What’s Going On!
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Have you been experiencing a season where your Facebook group feels quieter than normal? Noticed your engagement is lower and you're not sure what went wrong? I have good news friend, it might not be your fault at all! It's very natural to experience seasons of slow or stagnation, and there's no need to panic just yet! On today's episode, I've got …
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In the first message of this new series, Pastor Fran shows how the unentangled Jesus helps us get untangled from all the things we've tried to find our value in, suggesting that our real freedom will come with the deep awareness that we are in fact the beloved of God.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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161 // Content Keeps Getting Declined in Facebook Groups? Here's What to Try Instead
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Have you ever had a post get declined from a Facebook group? It's not a fun experience. You're just trying to serve that group well, but the admin decided what you wanted to share was against the rules. We've all been there. It can be hard to figure out what content to post in someone else's Facebook group when everyone has different rules about wh…
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In this summer series conversation, Pastor Fran welcomes Keri Ladouceur of the Post Evangelical Collective to talk about the paradigm shift happening in American Christianity.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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160 // Use This Simple Method to Plan Your Facebook Content For the Whole Year!
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Facebook content is so much better when you are intentional about what you post. Your sales will be more effective, you'll get better engagement, and you'll have an easier time creating content because you can sit down ahead of time and pour value into what you post rather than throwing something together. So in today's episode, I'm sharing with yo…
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159 // Beware of Facebook’s Spam Update! What You Need to Know as a Business Owner.
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Facebook recently updated its spam policy and it's a lot stricter than ever before. While it's great that they're trying to crack down on the genuine spam on the platform, the unfortunate side effect is that many activities that we do as online business owners can sometimes look similar to the spam activities Facebook is trying to squash. So in tod…
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In this conversation Pastor Fran takes on some profound questions of life and faith, sharing answers that are both honest and hopeful.Leslie Zurita and Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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158 // Can’t Stay Consistent in Your Online Business? Get Organized with Systems! A Conversation with Chelsi Jo.
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Have you ever found yourself thinking: "I find it so hard to stay consistent in my business! I do something for a few weeks and then something happens and it stops." "It's so hard to sit down and work because there's so much mess and chaos around me, so I just end up cleaning instead of working!" "I can never remember all of the tasks I need to do …
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157 // 3 Reasons Why You Need to Post Consistently in Your Facebook Group
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You've all heard someone say "consistency is key", and it's true. Consistency is one of the most important things that determines success. But why is that? Today, I'm breaking down 3 reasons why you need to be consistently posting in your Facebook group. This will help you understand why it matters so much so you can be motivated to show up every d…
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In this summer conversation we get to see what an ongoing search for authentic faith looks like through the eyes of KC and Gail Crino across their amazing story of life, missions, and ministry.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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156 // 4 Steps to Optimize Your Facebook Group - Live Coaching with Joy
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It's time to optimize your Facebook group! It's so important that you sit down on a regular basis and audit your group to make sure everything is set up to allow people to find your group and request to join. So join me today as I walk Joy through my audit process so she can optimize her group! Happy listening! Sarah Next Steps: Join the FREE Commu…
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155 // 3 Marketing Principles You Need to Know as a Christian Entrepreneur
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If you're going to run a successful business, you need to know how to market yourself and your offers. And when you're a Christian entrepreneur, you need to make sure that the strategies you choose align with your values. So today, I'm taking you through 3 key marketing principles you need to know and how to make sure they align to your beliefs! Ha…
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154 // Is Your Facebook Group Confusing People? It’s Not Too Late to Get Clear on Your Purpose!
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Are you struggling with people not joining your group? It might be because they're confused! Let's get clear on your group purpose so people are excited to join! Happy listening! Sarah Next Steps: Join the FREE Community: www.sarahbeisel.com/community Grab your FREE Facebook Group Launch Checklist: www.sarahbeisel.com/checklist Contact me: info@sar…
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In this summer discussion, Pastor Fran sits down and talks with the LGBTQ+ Community and allies of the cause. Fasten your seat belt! You're going to be taken for a ride with these stories of past church experiences, overcoming and resolution.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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153 // What Kind of Content Is Valuable to Your Audience? 3 Things Your Avatar Needs to Hear
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You need to be creating content for your social media business. Especially if you're marketing that business through a Facebook group. But creating content just for the sake of it isn't going to cut it. It needs to be valuable to your audience. But what kind of content is actually valuable to them? In today's episode, I'm taking you through 3 thing…
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In this conversation, Pastor Fran and Leslie Zurita sit down with Diane Balaja and Todd Pierson to talk about struggle and suffering. With the awareness of trials and tribulations, we take heart knowing suffering is not the pinnacle of life.Leslie Zurita and Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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152 // Use This One Hack to Instantly Improve Your Sales Message
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Are you putting out sales content but feeling like nobody's interested in buying from you? Getting your sales message right can be tricky, but with a few small changes, you can instantly improve your copywriting! In today's episode, I'm sharing one simple thing you need to get right that will instantly improve your messaging. It's so simple, but so…
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151 // Should You Plan Your Content Weekly or Monthly? Pros and Cons of Each
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One thing we can't escape in a social media business is content. It's the lifeblood of your marketing and how you'll make sales in your business. But what's the best way to plan and create your content? Should you do it weekly or monthly? In today's episode, I'm chatting through the pros and cons of planning content weekly vs. monthly. This will he…
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Leslie Zurita sits down with Deb Augsburger, Ruth Kaufman, and Diana Gorshe to talk about the ways the church has limited and failed women, and whether the traditional views of women in the church really reflect a New Testament perspective.Leslie Zurita tarafından oluşturuldu
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150 // How to Manage Your Facebook Group in 15 Minutes or Less
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It's a common misconception that running a Facebook group needs to take a lot of time. But actually, it's quite the opposite. When you're set up for success, managing your Facebook group only needs to take 15 minutes. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what you need to do each day to run your group. These 4 things never take more than 15 minutes …
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149 // 5 Ways to Boost Your Facebook Group Membership
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It's not always easy to boost your Facebook group membership. You want to get more people in there, but how? To help you out, I'm sharing 5 simple and fun ways you can get more people to join your group! One of these things got me 100 new members in one day!! Happy listening! Sarah Next Steps: Join the FREE Community: www.sarahbeisel.com/community …
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Pastor Fran sits down with Larry Alicz to discuss the balance of certainty and mystery in the Christian's journey, and the necessity and beauty of both.Pastor Fran and Larry Alicz tarafından oluşturuldu
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148 // Why You NEED a Growth Strategy for Your Facebook Group
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We know the Facebook algorithm means that Facebook will help grow our group by showing it to people. But it's actually a little more complicated than that. We can't just sit by and hope that our Facebook group will grow without our help. Today, I'm diving into how the algorithm actually works so you understand why it's so important to have a growth…
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147 // 4 Reasons People Aren’t Joining Your Facebook Group
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Sometimes we do all the things we think we're supposed to do to grow our Facebook group but people still aren't joining. Why is it that some people are getting loads of new members while other groups are stagnant? In today's episode, I'm sharing 4 reasons why people might not be joining your Facebook group. These things sound really simple, but get…
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In this first sermon of a new Summer series, Pastor Fran and Leslie Zurita kick it off by talking about getting the bigger picture. Depending on who we listen to can shape our Christianity.Leslie Zurita and Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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146 // The One Thing Most People Get Wrong About Facebook Group Growth
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So many people think their Facebook group growth strategy doesn't work, but they're actually making one small mistake that's so easy to fix! In today's episode, learn what most people are doing wrong and how to fix it so you can get more member requests for your Facebook group! Happy listening! Sarah Next Steps: Join the FREE Community: www.sarahbe…
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Beginning with the story of the woman caught in adultery in John chapter 8, Pastor Fran unpacks today how religion always defaults to shallow and judgmental places, but that Jesus is interested in something radically different, not retributive punishment, but restoration of our very humanity.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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145 // The Do’s and Don'ts of Membership Requests for Your Facebook Group
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Membership requests are a small but extremely important part of running your Facebook group! And while it's easy on the surface, there are some important do's and don'ts to make sure you're setting your group up for success. So join me in today's episode where I give you all the tips and tricks you need to accept or decline those membership request…
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144 // 4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Like Your Online Community Doesn’t Matter Anymore
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When you're not getting the growth or engagement you want in your online community, it can be frustrating and disheartening. It sometimes makes you feel like your group doesn't matter and nobody wants to hear what you have to say. Let's take a second to acknowledge that those seasons are hard! They suck! But that's not the end of the story. Let's t…
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In this sermon about hope, Pastor Fran recalls the Holy Spirit experiences he had, from feeling God's presence to weird interactions with strangers. With Christ in us, our restoration is daily with new changes and new victories.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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143 // 5 Things Your Group Description Needs to Encourage New Members to Join
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Your Facebook group description helps people decide whether they want to join your group or not. It can also help Facebook understand which people to recommend your group to so you can get new members organically. So let's just say it's important you get your group description right! In today's episode, I'm breaking down my group description framew…
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We live in a time of great questioning about the soul of Christian faith. In this message Pastor Fran unpacks how Jesus engaged fully with our humanity rather than steering us back into a narrow religious framework for life.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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142 // The 2 Things You Need to Do to Accelerate Your Business Growth. Live Coaching with Mitchell.
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Everyone has a different opinion on what you need to do to accelerate your business growth and start seeing real results. Trust me, after taking half a dozen online courses and programs to grow my business, I know there are a LOT of thoughts on the topic. But after struggling for years trying to follow all of this different advice, I discovered the…
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In this sermon, Pastor Fran talks about how Jesus is more than the modern Christian package which he illustrates by distinguishing the difference between Christ, the Church and Christianity. He then encourages an honest and self reflective journey of the heart towards restoration and towards the life of freedom and wholeness.…
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These days more people are getting honest about the variety of things found in the Bible, and it's causing some people to abandon it. Today Pastor Fran unpacks some things we've been taught about the Bible, and how Jesus spoke about it in a way that allows us to accept the Bible as it is, love it even more, and let it point us to the finding of rea…
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141 // Taking Breaks, Slow Seasons, and How to Move Forwards In Your Christian Business
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It's inevitable that you'll have seasons in your business that require you to slow down, or even take a pause. We don't like to think about it in our "hustle culture", but the reality of being a human is that sometimes we need to stop. I've recently been going through one of these slow seasons, and I've had to navigate how to move through this and …
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In this sermon, Pastor Fran talks about why he is still a Christian - even with the past events of questionable church credibility. When we come out into the deep with Jesus, our faith can remain unshaken - no matter the past or present hurt of churches who have lost the plot.Pastor Fran Leeman tarafından oluşturuldu
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140 // How to Scale Your Business Without Compromising Your Time or Sanity. A Conversation With Sierra Scacco
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Your business will eventually grow to the point where you can't handle it all by yourself anymore. The "hustle culture" would tell you to work more hours, but the sustainable way to grow your business is to take a look at how to scale your business. That's where Sierra Scacco comes in! Sierra is a business scaling coach who helps coaches sign more …
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