Next Level Nutrition Biz

Welcome to the first episode of 2020! Get ready for a year of actionable episodes that are going to help you sky-rocket your nutrition business.  In this episode, Stephanie is leading you through a mini-training on how to make an engaging Instagram bio. From your photo, to your name, to the links you're sharing, each element plays a big role in getting your ideal clients to follow you! In this episode, you'll learn: - How your current photo might be making or breaking your bio - Why you need to optimize your name field to increase follows - Strategies for writing an engaging bio - How to set up the 4 most important IG highlights This episode is for you if you've been wanting to improve your Instagram game and create a profile that attracts clients! Follow Stephanie on Instagram at @stephanielong.ca to see how she’s optimized her own IG bio.

"Who am I to do that?" "What happens if my clients find out I'm a fraud?" "I don't deserve any of this success!" Have you ever found yourself self-doubting and wondering if you're really cut out for running your own business? I mean, you want to help other people, but you're constantly fighting against yourself and wondering if you can actually do this.  In this solo episode, Stephanie is getting honest and sharing about her own experience with imposter syndrome, not feeling "good enough", and feeling like a total fraud at times. Listen in as she walks you through how to overcome any imposter syndrome that you might be feeling.  The 5 steps to overcoming imposter syndrome are:  1. Recognition 2. Rewriting 3. Sharing 4. Self-Compassion 5. Celebration

Do you feel like fear is stopping you from moving forward in your business? Wondering what is going to set you apart from everybody else in the industry? Get ready for an inspiring, real-life conversation with Intuitive Eating Nutritionist, Rachel Molenda! In this episode, Stephanie and Rachel discuss the progression of starting your nutrition business and the steps that Rachel took to find her own way in this ever-growing and changing industry. Rachel shares how after 3 years of supporting the Joyous Health team, she is ready to go full-time in her own nutrition business and carve her own path forward. This episode is FULL of relatable gems like: - How to overcome the fear of getting started - Why it’s essential to trust in the process along the way - How being yourself will set you apart from the crowd - Why you need to be taking risks and making pivots in your business This episode is a must-listen if you’d like a big dose of inspiration and motivation to keep on building that dream of yours! ------

Ever feel like you're wearing 10 hats in your nutrition business?  From scheduling your client in, to accepting payment, sending forms, communicating with your client, sharing handouts.....the list of administrative work can be endless!  This is where Practice Better comes in. Practice Better is a Client Management Platform that will help to simplify all of your administrative work. It's like having an assistant at your fingertips! In this episode, Stephanie is talking with Practice Better CEO Nathalie Garcia all about the platform and what it can do to help you in your nutrition business. The two share about their own experiences in their nutrition businesses and how overwhelming it can be when trying to juggle all. of. the. things.  Learn how Practice Better can help you: - Schedule your clients in - Accept payment - Send client forms - Run your client sessions - Communicate with your client - Send meal plans and supplement recommendations - Run group programs ....all in the Practice Better platform!

You're feeling excited, yet super nervous and overwhelmed with starting your nutrition business. You're constantly wondering what next steps you need to take and trying to keep your head above water with your to-do list. You just want to launch your business so that you can start seeing clients, but it feels like there are soo many steps that you need to take to get there. In this episode, Stephanie is chatting with Geri, Jade, Jana and Tracey, four nutrition grads who are also students in her Launch Your Nutrition Biz Group Program. Listen in as Stephanie interviews each guest and asks them to share their own experience with starting their business. You'll hear Tracey share about how she had no idea where to start, how Jade gained a ton of confidence to put herself out there, how Geri knew that investing in mentorship was right for her, and how Jana found success in getting her to-do list checked off! Each guest shares an honest conversation about how nerve-wracking it can be to start your business, b

Do you feel like you’ve hit a wall with how many 1-1 nutrition clients you can take on? Been feeling like it’s time to start offering a group or online program? In this episode, Stephanie is talking to Julie Ralston from Jules Design, about how to know when you’re ready to scale your business to offer more than just 1-1 coaching services.  Julie shares the steps that you need to take to get clear on who your audience is so that you can create a framework for your new offering.  Get ready as Julie and Stephanie discuss: Why you should be scaling to a 1-many offering Why getting clear on your niche is #1 How to get started with creating your new offering If you’ve heard yourself saying that you need more time in the day, need to be making more money, or want to be making a bigger impact with your work, this episode is for you!   -----   Show Notes Julie’s Website Signature Program Roadmap

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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