Surviving and Thriving: Five Years of Business Lessons

Surviving and Thriving: Five Years of Business Lessons

Released Monday, 21st April 2025
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Surviving and Thriving: Five Years of Business Lessons

Surviving and Thriving: Five Years of Business Lessons

Surviving and Thriving: Five Years of Business Lessons

Surviving and Thriving: Five Years of Business Lessons

Monday, 21st April 2025
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What if you could skip the most common mistakes new business owners make—and fast-track your growth with real, hard-earned lessons?


In this episode, I’m sharing what five years of running Heidi Schmidt Creative has taught me about pricing, systems, scaling, marketing, and mindset. Whether you're in year one or year ten, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you run your business like a confident, clear-headed CEO and not just someone stuck in survival mode.


If you're tired of flying by the seat of your pants and ready to take control of your growth, this episode is your roadmap.


Episode Highlights:


  • Why pricing yourself correctly can make or break your business—and how to stop undercharging


  • What your marketing funnel really needs to convert leads into paying clients


  • The role of multiple revenue streams in creating stability and freedom


  • How burnout shows up and what it’s telling you about when to outsource or grow your team


  • The mindset shifts that helped me stop playing small and start leading my business with intention



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Email - Heidi@heidijschmidt.com

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Stop the Scroll: A social Media podcast with Heidi Schmidt - Social Media and Content Marketing Advice for small business owners and solopreneurs looking to win online

How do I grow my business on social media? What’s the best type of content to post on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn? How frequently do I post on social media and how do I even know if what I’m doing is working? Welcome to "Stop The Scroll” a podcast dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs and creatives thrive online. Hosted by Heidi Schmidt, a social media strategist and owner of Heidi Schmidt Creative, a social media and content marketing agency. Heidi shares all the best tips to help you show up online confidently with tips such as what really goes into a content strategy and how to stop overthinking your content. Heidi’s strategies have helped her and her clients build six-figure businesses over her 15-plus years in the marketing industry, working with brands of all sizes to accomplish their business goals online. Ready to thrive? Tune in! This podcast will answer questions like What are the pros and cons of social media in business?How do I start social media marketing?What are essential strategies for Effective Social Media MarketingWhat are some Top Social Media Trends to Shape Your StrategyWhat are social listening tools and how do I use them to understand my audience?Exploring the Advantages of Social Media for BusinessesHow can you Leverage the Many Benefits of Social Media for Business GrowthStorytelling Techniques That Captivate Social Media UsersThe Art of Storytelling in MarketingCreative Social Media Content Ideas to Refresh Your Feed

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