 If you're listening to this episode in real-time, I am celebrating my new Mastermind course, Scale On Social; The mastermind to help you streamline, scale, and skyrocket your social media business! One of the things that's a big focus for the program is outsourcing and building your dream team. So that's what I am going to chat about in this episode.     Suppose you feel like you might be ready for outsourcing, or you're confused about what you could outsource or just what to do if you're thinking about hiring your first team member. This has been a real journey for me, and I've picked up a lot of tips and advice through this process myself, so today, I am going to be giving you guys some guidance and direction on how to start outsourcing so you can scale your business!    In this episode, you'll discover…  What kind of roles you can potentially hire for your business The flexibility around contractors over employees Why experience is so valuable  A timeline of all the hires in my business How I pay my contractors     Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!    Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee   Scale On Social

If you're listening to this episode in real-time, I am celebrating my new Mastermind course, <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/scaleonsocial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scale On Social</a>; The mastermind to help you streamline, scale, and skyrocket your social media business! One of the things that's a big focus for the program is outsourcing and building your dream team. So that's what I am going to chat about in this episode.   Suppose you feel like you might be ready for outsourcing, or you're confused about what you could outsource or just what to do if you're thinking about hiring your first team member. This has been a real journey for me, and I've picked up a lot of tips and advice through this process myself, so today, I am going to be giving you guys some guidance and direction on how to start outsourcing so you can scale your business!  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>What kind of roles you can potentially hire for your business</li> <li>The flexibility around contractors over employees</li> <li>Why experience is so valuable </li> <li>A timeline of all the hires in my business</li> <li>How I pay my contractors </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/scaleonsocial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scale On Social</a></li></ul>

When to Outsource or Hire Your First Team Member

10k months! Now, this is a massive goal I think we all crave and a word that gets thrown around alot in the online community in social media when it comes to businesses. I hit this goal a year after leaving my 9-5, so I wanted to bring a realistic set of steps to help you sustainably achieve this milestone within your business using the right strategy, mindset, systems, and organization. Tune in for my ten steps to $10k months!   In this episode, you'll discover…  Having confidence in prices and packages Crucial steps of scaling  Organization: setting up your business internally  Prioritizing your business Leveraging different revenue streams    Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!    Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee   Scale On Social

10k months! Now, this is a massive goal I think we all crave and a word that gets thrown around alot in the online community in social media when it comes to businesses. I hit this goal a year after leaving my 9-5, so I wanted to bring a realistic set of steps to help you sustainably achieve this milestone within your business using the right strategy, mindset, systems, and organization. Tune in for my ten steps to $10k months! In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>Having confidence in prices and packages</li> <li>Crucial steps of scaling </li> <li>Organization: setting up your business internally </li> <li>Prioritizing your business</li> <li>Leveraging different revenue streams</li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/scaleonsocial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scale On Social</a></li></ul>

10 Steps to $10K Months

If you're new to this space, you may be hearing fancy terms like 'pitches' and 'proposals.' If you're unsure about what these documents are and how to use these documents in your client onboarding phase, then this is the ep for you. In this episode, I will be breaking down exactly what these documents are, what to include, and how to write excellent ones that get our clients signing on the dotted line!   In this episode, you'll discover…  The key difference between a proposal and a pitch What I include in a pitch to potential clients When to use each document Sending professional pitches and proposals  How to outline price and deliverables     Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!    Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee

If you're new to this space, you may be hearing fancy terms like 'pitches' and 'proposals.' If you're unsure about what these documents are and how to use these documents in your client onboarding phase, then this is the ep for you. In this episode, I will be breaking down exactly what these documents are, what to include, and how to write excellent ones that get our clients signing on the dotted line! In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>The key difference between a proposal and a pitch</li> <li>What I include in a pitch to potential clients</li> <li>When to use each document</li> <li>Sending professional pitches and proposals </li> <li>How to outline price and deliverables </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li></ul>

How to Craft the Perfect Proposal & Sales Pitch

What exactly does a $3,000 monthly Social Media package include? After a few years of mastering the art of socials, I am now in a position where I can very confidently negotiate a $3,000 package. I believe the more experience you get, the more you can charge. It's definitely a milestone I believe all my students can achieve down the line, so in this episode, I want to dive into this package's specifics and break down what it looks like to book and deliver services for a package of this value.   In this episode, you'll discover…  The curation of images and graphics Community management and engagement Ad management  When to start charging premium prices When to begin offering premium services     Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!    Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/  Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee

What exactly does a $3,000 monthly Social Media package include? After a few years of mastering the art of socials, I am now in a position where I can very confidently negotiate a $3,000 package. I believe the more experience you get, the more you can charge. It's definitely a milestone I believe all my students can achieve down the line, so in this episode, I want to dive into this package's specifics and break down what it looks like to book and deliver services for a package of this value. In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>The curation of images and graphics</li> <li>Community management and engagement</li> <li>Ad management </li> <li>When to start charging premium prices</li> <li>When to begin offering premium services </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a><a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li></ul>

This is What a $3K Social Media Monthly Package Looks Like

In this episode, I want to talk about what I wish I had known when I started as a newbie SMM. Throughout my journey of being a social media manager, I have learned so many different lessons. Looking back now, I have a clearer perspective of how I wish I had done things, and throughout the process, there were alot of things I wish I had known earlier on. Hopefully, this is helpful to you guys who are also early on in your journey and want to get a few insights, skip a few of my mistakes, and fast-track your own business.   In this episode, you'll discover…  Admitting to not knowing everything  Overcoming pressure and implementing boundaries  Is niching down the key in the beginning? When to outsource Investing in yourself    Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!    Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee

In this episode, I want to talk about what I wish I had known when I started as a newbie SMM. Throughout my journey of being a social media manager, I have learned so many different lessons. Looking back now, I have a clearer perspective of how I wish I had done things, and throughout the process, there were alot of things I wish I had known earlier on. Hopefully, this is helpful to you guys who are also early on in your journey and want to get a few insights, skip a few of my mistakes, and fast-track your own business. In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>Admitting to not knowing everything </li> <li>Overcoming pressure and implementing boundaries </li> <li>Is niching down the key in the beginning?</li> <li>When to outsource</li> <li>Investing in yourself</li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li></ul>

Things I Wish I Knew When I First Became a Social Media Manager

Sign up for my new workshop here: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/social-success-workshop   Lead generation is a fancy term for pretty much marketing. Lead generation is all about bringing leads (potential clients) into your marketing strategy, similar to foot traffic if you weren't an online business. If you have set up your social media business, you've signed a few clients, and you're ready to take your business marketing to the next level, lead generation is crucial in this next phase. You don't want to have to be sending so many cold pitches every week and instead have potential clients reaching out to you. In this episode, I want to dive into my top four tips for generating more leads for your business; these are what I have found the most helpful for my business journey.    In this episode, you'll discover…  Nailing an IG brand How to build out your business with referrals  The importance of exposure Collaborating and using your network How to most effectively use the above strategies     Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!    Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee

Sign up for my new workshop here: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/social-success-workshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/social-success-workshop</a> Lead generation is a fancy term for pretty much marketing. Lead generation is all about bringing leads (potential clients) into your marketing strategy, similar to foot traffic if you weren't an online business. If you have set up your social media business, you've signed a few clients, and you're ready to take your business marketing to the next level, lead generation is crucial in this next phase. You don't want to have to be sending so many cold pitches every week and instead have potential clients reaching out to you. In this episode, I want to dive into my top four tips for generating more leads for your business; these are what I have found the most helpful for my business journey.  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>Nailing an IG brand</li> <li>How to build out your business with referrals </li> <li>The importance of exposure</li> <li>Collaborating and using your network</li> <li>How to most effectively use the above strategies </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li></ul>

How to Generate More Leads for Your Business

I am very much team Instagram, but the time has come to learn how TikTok compares to Instagram and learn more about using it in your business. Over the past week, I have been conducting a TikTok experiment where I posted 2 TikToks per day for the past seven days, so In this episode, I'm going to chat about the results as well as let you in on many thoughts, feelings, truths, milestones, observations. I also want to discuss my ideas around how we can incorporate TikTok into our business strategy.   In this episode, you'll discover…  Navigating the TikTok algorithm  The effects social media can have on your mindset Setting up your TikTok for success Luck &amp; does it play into going viral on TikTok Critical differences between TikTok &amp; Instagram     Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!    Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee

I am very much team Instagram, but the time has come to learn how TikTok compares to Instagram and learn more about using it in your business. Over the past week, I have been conducting a TikTok experiment where I posted 2 TikToks per day for the past seven days, so In this episode, I'm going to chat about the results as well as let you in on many thoughts, feelings, truths, milestones, observations. I also want to discuss my ideas around how we can incorporate TikTok into our business strategy. In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>Navigating the TikTok algorithm </li> <li>The effects social media can have on your mindset</li> <li>Setting up your TikTok for success</li> <li>Luck &amp; does it play into going viral on TikTok</li> <li>Critical differences between TikTok &amp; Instagram </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li></ul>

I Tested Out TikTok for a Week... I Have Thoughts! How You Can Use This for Your Biz

If you follow me on Instagram, you will know I've just taken a month off daily business operations and client work to travel to South Africa with my partner. I also took off two whole weeks from social media during this time. This trip enabled me to slow down, and I didn't realise at the time the benefits this would have on my business. In this episode, I want to discuss a bit about my trip and the aftermath of taking not only time off from my biz but also social media, my opinions on algorithms, and why we can get creative burnout.   In this episode, you'll discover…  Where I've been the past month!  Resetting your mindset to tackle new things in your business Why switching off supports creativity  A new project I'm working on  Taking time off to boost productivity and inspiration Creative burnout    Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee 

If you follow me on Instagram, you will know I've just taken a month off daily business operations and client work to travel to South Africa with my partner. I also took off two whole weeks from social media during this time. This trip enabled me to slow down, and I didn't realise at the time the benefits this would have on my business. In this episode, I want to discuss a bit about my trip and the aftermath of taking not only time off from my biz but also social media, my opinions on algorithms, and why we can get creative burnout.  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>Where I've been the past month! </li> <li>Resetting your mindset to tackle new things in your business</li> <li>Why switching off supports creativity </li> <li>A new project I'm working on </li> <li>Taking time off to boost productivity and inspiration</li> <li>Creative burnout </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul>

The Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Business in 2022

Financial freedom is definitely a buzz topic in this industry. While financial freedom is great and exciting to talk about, we still need to have more conversations around financial security.  Studies show that women retire with less money than men and that women are more likely to be better investors. In this episode, I want to open up about this conversation around setting yourself up to be financially secure, why it's important and how to take the first steps.    In this episode, you'll discover…  How to start building financial security  What investing looks like  Why it's important to plan your retirement Breaking the stigma around investing    Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee 

Financial freedom is definitely a buzz topic in this industry. While financial freedom is great and exciting to talk about, we still need to have more conversations around financial security.  Studies show that women retire with less money than men and that women are more likely to be better investors. In this episode, I want to open up about this conversation around setting yourself up to be financially secure, why it's important and how to take the first steps.  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>How to start building financial security </li> <li>What investing looks like </li> <li>Why it's important to plan your retirement</li> <li>Breaking the stigma around investing </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul>

How to Create True Financial Security

Having your own business doesn't mean you have to be working 24/7. It's healthy to take breaks and holidays, and it's possible to travel and still run a successful business. At the time of recording, I am about to set off on my first overseas trip since the big C. (the excitement is very real)   In this episode, I discuss my plan to take my business on the road for a month. I'll break it down and give you an overview of how I'll streamline all the tasks within my business to avoid any workload burnout. You can still have an enjoyable trip with some planning involved, so tune in to learn how.    In this episode, you'll discover…  What taking time off was like in the corporate 9-5 My April travel plans  Learning to outsource and delegate tasks in your business How to prepare for a successful break Why I believe in outsourcing       Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee 

Having your own business doesn't mean you have to be working 24/7. It's healthy to take breaks and holidays, and it's possible to travel and still run a successful business. At the time of recording, I am about to set off on my first overseas trip since the big C. (the excitement is very real) In this episode, I discuss my plan to take my business on the road for a month. I'll break it down and give you an overview of how I'll streamline all the tasks within my business to avoid any workload burnout. You can still have an enjoyable trip with some planning involved, so tune in to learn how.  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>What taking time off was like in the corporate 9-5</li> <li>My April travel plans </li> <li>Learning to outsource and delegate tasks in your business</li> <li>How to prepare for a successful break</li> <li>Why I believe in outsourcing </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul>

How to Travel & Run Your Online Business Successfully

The Dishing Up Digital Podcast is here to empower social media managers to build their dream life and business.In this podcast, you will learn everything there is to know about being a successful social media manager. From social strategy and Instagram hacks through to practical business advice like how to host a sales call or the mindset of an entrepreneur.I started my business as a small side hustle and quickly discovered the demand and growth potential in this industry. Within 10 months, I had scaled my business to match my corporate job and decided it was time to leave the 9-5 world and go all-in on my business. Now I run a six-figure agency and coaching business from the comfort of my own home in New Zealand!If you're ready to create your own life of freedom, you've come to the right place. Grab a cup of tea or a glass of rose, and let's turn those dreams into a reality.

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the Dishing up Digital School; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.    To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager.   Today I'm talking to Abigail. Abigail started her social media management journey back in April of 2020 and has since launched her agency Feijoa Social, which She now runs as a side hustle off her corporate job. In this interview, we will dive into her decision to go back to corporate or take this corporate job offer that popped up and also what she's experienced as a social media manager so far.    In this episode, you'll discover…  Working in the influencer space vs. working in the SMM space Abigail's experience with being a Social Media Manager The biggest obstacles Abigail has faced on her journey Overcoming imposter syndrome The positive impacts of Dishing Up Digital       Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee   Feijoa Social: https://www.instagram.com/feijoasocial/?utm_medium=copy_link  Connect with Abigail: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ 

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/Dishing-up-Digital-School" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dishing up Digital School</a>; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.  To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager. Today I'm talking to Abigail. Abigail started her social media management journey back in April of 2020 and has since launched her agency Feijoa Social, which She now runs as a side hustle off her corporate job. In this interview, we will dive into her decision to go back to corporate or take this corporate job offer that popped up and also what she's experienced as a social media manager so far.  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>Working in the influencer space vs. working in the SMM space</li> <li>Abigail's experience with being a Social Media Manager</li> <li>The biggest obstacles Abigail has faced on her journey</li> <li>Overcoming imposter syndrome</li> <li>The positive impacts of Dishing Up Digital </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Feijoa Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feijoasocial/?utm_medium=copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/feijoasocial/?utm_medium=copy_link</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feijoasocial/?utm_medium=copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> <li>Connect with Abigail: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a></li> </ul>

The Benefits of a Social Media Management Side Hustle

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the Dishing up Digital School; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.    To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager.   Today, I am chatting with a past Dishing Up Digital School student, Quincie, my second ever coaching student! This interview is special to me as we started working together in May 2020 when Dishing Up Digital was only developing. I was working 1-1 with people to understand better how to structure the program. Quincie is still a full-time social media manager two years later, working for herself. Quincie has found herself in a unique niche/industry; Working with artists and bands, so In this interview, we will dive into Quincies incredible journey and story.   In this episode, you'll discover…  The best part about being a social media manager for artists in the music industry  How Quincie 10 x her original package rate  The challenges of an aspiring social media manager What experience do you need to get started Life since starting Dishing Up Digital      Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee  Connect with Quincie: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialdropoutco/ 

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/Dishing-up-Digital-School" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dishing up Digital School</a>; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.  To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager. Today, I am chatting with a past Dishing Up Digital School student, Quincie, my second ever coaching student! This interview is special to me as we started working together in May 2020 when Dishing Up Digital was only developing. I was working 1-1 with people to understand better how to structure the program. Quincie is still a full-time social media manager two years later, working for herself. Quincie has found herself in a unique niche/industry; Working with artists and bands, so In this interview, we will dive into Quincies incredible journey and story. In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>The best part about being a social media manager for artists in the music industry </li> <li>How Quincie 10 x her original package rate </li> <li>The challenges of an aspiring social media manager</li> <li>What experience do you need to get started</li> <li>Life since starting Dishing Up Digital</li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> <li>Connect with Quincie: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesocialdropoutco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thesocialdropoutco/</a></li> </ul>

From $80 to $800: How This Social Media Manager Scaled Her Biz

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the Dishing up Digital School; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.    To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager.   Today, I am chatting with a past Dishing Up Digital School student, Esther. Esther and I have similar backstories; we both have a communications degree and aspired to escape the cooperate grind. Esther has leaped into the digital nomad lifestyle and began her self-employment journey in Thailand. In the space of a year, she has built up her business enough to support her lifestyle successfully. In this episode, we unpack her journey up until now!    In this episode, you'll discover…  Booking clients on the down-low in the beginning  Starting with your network Experimenting with different industries and niches  Balancing travel &amp; work as a digital nomad The challenges Esther has faced while building her biz      Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee   Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leap_social_media/   Connect with Esther: https://www.instagram.com/esther_ayres/ 

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/Dishing-up-Digital-School" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dishing up Digital School</a>; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.  To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager. Today, I am chatting with a past Dishing Up Digital School student, Esther. Esther and I have similar backstories; we both have a communications degree and aspired to escape the cooperate grind. Esther has leaped into the digital nomad lifestyle and began her self-employment journey in Thailand. In the space of a year, she has built up her business enough to support her lifestyle successfully. In this episode, we unpack her journey up until now!  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>Booking clients on the down-low in the beginning </li> <li>Starting with your network</li> <li>Experimenting with different industries and niches </li> <li>Balancing travel &amp; work as a digital nomad</li> <li>The challenges Esther has faced while building her biz</li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Esther’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leap_social_media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/leap_social_media/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Esther: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esther_ayres/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/esther_ayres/</a></li> </ul>

From Corporate Employee to Digital Nomad in Under One Year

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the Dishing up Digital School; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.    To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager.   Today, I am chatting with Claire, who joined the program in November 2021. In that short amount of time, she has launched her side-hustle, booked her first handful of clients, and even surpassed her full-time corporate income. We have an open chat about exactly how she did this, the kind of work going on behind the scenes to scale and grow this quickly, and more.    In this episode, you'll discover…  How Claire started with Dishing Up Digital Juggling full-time work and a thriving side hustle  How claire fast-tracked her success as a social media manager Landing your first client/s The benefits of building a business and being your own boss Overcoming roadblocks and learning curves    Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee  Claire’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairessocialstrategy/ 

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/Dishing-up-Digital-School" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dishing up Digital School</a>; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.  To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager. Today, I am chatting with Claire, who joined the program in November 2021. In that short amount of time, she has launched her side-hustle, booked her first handful of clients, and even surpassed her full-time corporate income. We have an open chat about exactly how she did this, the kind of work going on behind the scenes to scale and grow this quickly, and more.  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>How Claire started with Dishing Up Digital</li> <li>Juggling full-time work and a thriving side hustle </li> <li>How claire fast-tracked her success as a social media manager</li> <li>Landing your first client/s</li> <li>The benefits of building a business and being your own boss</li> <li>Overcoming roadblocks and learning curves </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> <li>Claire’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairessocialstrategy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/clairessocialstrategy/</a></li> </ul>

She Matched Her Corporate Salary in 4 Months as a New Social Media Manager!

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the Dishing up Digital School; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.    March is probably one of my favorite months of the year. It's very special to me; it's my birthday month and the month where it all started with my business! This is an exciting time for reflection, so I decided to do something special this year and relaunch my signature program. To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager.   In this episode, you'll discover…    A reflection of my journey so far  Getting over that first hurdle of getting clients Lessons I’ve learned in my business journey Why I started Started Dishing Up Digital  The benefits of the self-employed lifestyle    Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/  Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee 

Welcome to this special series brought to you by my signature course, the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/Dishing-up-Digital-School" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dishing up Digital School</a>; the ultimate course for new and aspiring social media managers who are ready to spread their wings and go out into the exciting world of self-employment and become their own boss.  March is probably one of my favorite months of the year. It's very special to me; it's my birthday month and the month where it all started with my business! This is an exciting time for reflection, so I decided to do something special this year and relaunch my signature program. To celebrate the recent relaunch of this program, I'm sitting down with past students to chat about their experience with the Dishing Up Digital School and life as a social media manager. We will be discussing their learnings, where they are now, how my signature course has benefitted their career, landing clients, and so much more. At the end of March, the course price is going up. So if you have been thinking about joining, now is the time! Believe in yourself to take the leap and start your dream career as a social media manager. In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>A reflection of my journey so far </li> <li>Getting over that first hurdle of getting clients</li> <li>Lessons I’ve learned in my business journey</li> <li>Why I started Started Dishing Up Digital </li> <li>The benefits of the self-employed lifestyle </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a><a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul>

How My Life Has Changed in 3 Years + A Special Announcement!

You probably have big dreams about being your own boss and living life on your own terms if you're here. In the beginning, everything seems so out of reach, but it is 1000% possible, and there are so many inspiring people pathing the way to show you just how achievable it is.    Today's guest, Marie, has just gone full time in her online business, which is incredible. I have watched her journey over the past two years, so today, we will be chatting about her journey and her entire career. We're also going to talk fulfillment mindset and finding a really fulfilling job that you love.    In this episode, you'll discover…  Marie's career and journey to fulfilling employment  Staying organized as a parent  Leaving a comfortable but unfulfilling job  Taking scary leaps as a mum Entering the online space as not a native English speaker   Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Ellen’s membership group: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club    Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee  Join the Insiders Club         Check out  Gram Cam The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy   Connect with Marie https://www.instagram.com/match_acreative/ 

You probably have big dreams about being your own boss and living life on your own terms if you're here. In the beginning, everything seems so out of reach, but it is 1000% possible, and there are so many inspiring people pathing the way to show you just how achievable it is.  Today's guest, Marie, has just gone full time in her online business, which is incredible. I have watched her journey over the past two years, so today, we will be chatting about her journey and her entire career. We're also going to talk fulfillment mindset and finding a really fulfilling job that you love.  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>Marie's career and journey to fulfilling employment </li> <li>Staying organized as a parent </li> <li>Leaving a comfortable but unfulfilling job </li> <li>Taking scary leaps as a mum</li> <li>Entering the online space as not a native English speaker</li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ellen’s membership group: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> <li>Join the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insiders Club</a></li> </ul> <ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Check out  <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/gram-cam-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gram Cam</a> The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Marie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/match_acreative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/match_acreative/</a></li> </ul>

Taking the Leap Into a More Fulfilling Career With Marie 

Having a healthy mindset is key to running a successful business. In business (especially as online service providers), we tend to surround ourselves with people in our industry that inspire us. Sometimes this can lead to comparison, a bit of jealousy, just general sadness, or some actual low points in our business journeys. Unfortunately, too much comparison can lead to things like undercutting yourself because of the emotions that you're feeling at that moment. In today's episode, I want to address comparison and have a little bit of a chat about how to stop comparing yourself to other people.   In this episode, you'll discover…  What comparison leads to  Curating an inspiring feed What to do in business lows  Celebrating all parts of your business journey  The power of journaling    Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Ellen’s membership group: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club    Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee  Join the Insiders Club         Check out  Gram Cam The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy 

Having a healthy mindset is key to running a successful business. In business (especially as online service providers), we tend to surround ourselves with people in our industry that inspire us. Sometimes this can lead to comparison, a bit of jealousy, just general sadness, or some actual low points in our business journeys. Unfortunately, too much comparison can lead to things like undercutting yourself because of the emotions that you're feeling at that moment. In today's episode, I want to address comparison and have a little bit of a chat about how to stop comparing yourself to other people. In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>What comparison leads to </li> <li>Curating an inspiring feed</li> <li>What to do in business lows </li> <li>Celebrating all parts of your business journey </li> <li>The power of journaling </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ellen’s membership group: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> <li>Join the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insiders Club</a></li> </ul> <ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Check out  <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/gram-cam-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gram Cam</a> The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy</li> </ul>

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others in Business

There are plenty of businesses and accounts with large audiences on Instagram these days. Still, this metric doesn't necessarily mean that these accounts are seeing more success and conversions than those with smaller audiences. There are so many other factors that come into play when monetizing your social media. In this episode, I want to demystify the idea that you need a large audience to start selling. I'll be discussing secrets to marketing on social media no matter what size your audience and give a debrief around my most recent course launch.    In this episode, you'll discover…  Having a positive sales mindset Getting strategic around your offers Showing up consistently  How to present your offers Creating your launch posting schedule   Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Ellen’s membership group: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club    Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee     Join the Insiders Club Check out  Gram Cam The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy 

There are plenty of businesses and accounts with large audiences on Instagram these days. Still, this metric doesn't necessarily mean that these accounts are seeing more success and conversions than those with smaller audiences. There are so many other factors that come into play when monetizing your social media. In this episode, I want to demystify the idea that you need a large audience to start selling. I'll be discussing secrets to marketing on social media no matter what size your audience and give a debrief around my most recent course launch.  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>Having a positive sales mindset</li> <li>Getting strategic around your offers</li> <li>Showing up consistently </li> <li>How to present your offers</li> <li>Creating your launch posting schedule</li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ellen’s membership group: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Join the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insiders Club</a></li> <li>Check out  <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/gram-cam-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gram Cam</a> The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy</li> </ul>

The Secret to Selling on IG + My Recent Launch Debrief 

Scaling your business doesn't have to mean more hours or harder work. Simple and sustainable growth is real (believe it or not). Today's guest is nailing this exact approach with her business, so I have brought her onto the podcast for a fun discussion around her business growth and success.   Courtney Marie is a Kajabi GURU. Her business focuses on branding websites, sales pages, and consulting for course creators and coaches. In this episode, we chat all things outsourcing, hiring team members, tips for scaling, and so much more.    In this episode, you'll discover…  How Courtney started her business Keeping your business strategy simple Tips for scaling your business How to effectively streamline processes within your business The truths about management       Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Ellen’s membership group: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club    Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee  Join the Insiders Club         Check out  Gram Cam The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy   Connect with Courtney over on Instagram   Check out Courtney’s Website    Coffee with Courtney The Podcast 

Scaling your business doesn't have to mean more hours or harder work. Simple and sustainable growth is real (believe it or not). Today's guest is nailing this exact approach with her business, so I have brought her onto the podcast for a fun discussion around her business growth and success. Courtney Marie is a Kajabi GURU. Her business focuses on branding websites, sales pages, and consulting for course creators and coaches. In this episode, we chat all things outsourcing, hiring team members, tips for scaling, and so much more.  In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>How Courtney started her business</li> <li>Keeping your business strategy simple</li> <li>Tips for scaling your business</li> <li>How to effectively streamline processes within your business</li> <li>The truths about management </li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ellen’s membership group: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></li> <li>Join the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insiders Club</a></li> </ul> <ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Check out  <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/gram-cam-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gram Cam</a> The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Courtney over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneymarie.me/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Check out Courtney’s <a href="https://courtneymarieco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Coffee with Courtney <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-with-courtney/id1605649502" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Podcast</a></li> </ul>

How to Successfully Scale Your Business with Courtney Marie

I recently popped a little question box up on my Instagram story for you guys to ask me all your burning questions around running a social media management business and was inundated with your responses. I started this podcast for you, so I wanted to make this episode more interactive and do a bit of a Q&amp;A with all the questions that stood out to me. Tune in as I share my answers around getting consistent clients, managing workflow, outsourcing, and so much more.   Also! My new course is officially launching today! Grab Cam The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy.   In this episode, you'll discover…  The importance of a good client relationship  Tips for lead generation Landing international clients The truth around hiring your dream team Managing your workflow   Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!   Links &amp; Resources:     Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/   Ellen’s membership group: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club    Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee     Join the Insiders Club 

I recently popped a little question box up on my Instagram story for you guys to ask me all your burning questions around running a social media management business and was inundated with your responses. I started this podcast for you, so I wanted to make this episode more interactive and do a bit of a Q&amp;A with all the questions that stood out to me. Tune in as I share my answers around getting consistent clients, managing workflow, outsourcing, and so much more. Also! My new course is officially launching today! <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/gram-cam-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grab Cam</a> The photography &amp; reels course that finally makes promoting your biz on Instagram easy. In this episode, you'll discover… <ul> <li>The importance of a good client relationship </li> <li>Tips for lead generation</li> <li>Landing international clients</li> <li>The truth around hiring your dream team</li> <li>Managing your workflow</li> </ul> Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!  Links &amp; Resources:  <ul> <li>Work with Ellen: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ellen’s membership group: <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Connect with Ellen on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Join the <a href="https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/insiders-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insiders Club</a></li> </ul>

A Social Media Manager Q&A

The Dishing Up Digital Podcast is here to empower social media managers to build their dream life and business. In this podcast, you will learn everything there is to know about being a successful social media manager. From social strategy and Instagram hacks through to practical business advice like how to host a sales call or the mindset of an entrepreneur. I started my business as a small side hustle and quickly discovered the demand and growth potential in this industry. Within 10 months, I had scaled my business to match my corporate job and decided it was time to leave the 9-5 world and go all-in on my business. Now I run a six-figure agency and coaching business from the comfort of my own home in New Zealand! If you're ready to create your own life of freedom, you've come to the right place. Grab a cup of tea or a glass of rose, and let's turn those dreams into a reality.

Dishing Up Digital with Ellen Mackenzie

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