The Growth Addicts Podcast
"Scotland's First Charting Podcast for Small Business Owners"
The Scotsman
The Growth Addicts Podcast is a workshop style small business podcast (grab a pen!) packed with actionable tips that are helping thousands of small business owners around the world grow their small business whilst making business life easier at the same time.
Amazon no.1 Bestselling author of her Social Media Planner, Amanda Hughes, is asking the small business questions we all want to know the answers to such as: Does a small business really need a website? How do you convert followers to customers on Instagram? What systems and processes can give you back more time in your business? and How can I actually grow my Instagram following?
Whether you're just thinking about starting up a small business, you already have a side hustle or your business is established and looking to go to the next level, Growth Addicts is for you.
Amanda shares actionable tips, social media strategies, real life entrepreneurial experience and inspiring stories to help you live your best business life.
Amanda herself has been a self employed small business owner for over 10 years and shares the advice that she herself used to escape the 9-5 corporate hustle and build not one, but two, successful small businesses, an Amazon no.1 bestselling social media planner, a thriving social media mentor group, multiple eBooks, and a loyal community.
Not content with just sharing her own experience, Amanda also hosts incredible guests too who are happy to share their experience and advice with you.
With over 2500 downloads worldwide and counting, and an Apple top 30 spot (the first of it's kind in Scotland) Growth Addicts is growing every day.
It's your time to join us and hear from the small business experts, get inspired and get the answers to the burning questions you have along the way!
The Growth Addicts Podcast
DIY PR for Small Business: How to Get Press Coverage Without a Big Budget with Jane Griffin
Think PR is just for big brands with flashy budgets? Think again.
In this episode, I’m joined by Chartered PR expert, PR coach, and ex-TV reporter Jane Griffin and she’s here to bust the biggest PR myths holding small business owners back.
We’re talking DIY PR you can actually do, even if you’ve never pitched a single story before. Jane shares her no-fluff approach to getting featured in the press, why journalists do want to hear from small businesses, and how to craft a pitch that actually gets opened.
If you’ve ever thought “but who would want to hear my story?” this one’s for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What PR actually is (without the jargon)
- Why small businesses are newsworthy even if you feel “too small”
- How PR can help your brand What makes a good story or pitch
- Where to find publications to pitch to
- The 3 things every great PR pitch should include
- Jane’s top tips for getting started with zero budget
About Jane Griffin:
Chartered PR Expert | PR Coach | Ex-TV Reporter
With 30+ years in the industry, Jane helps small business owners take the mystery out of PR and get featured confidently.
Connect with Jane on Instagram: @janegriffinpr
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