Get Profitable HQ: Business Growth Strategies for Online Entrepreneurs
Ever wondered how to turn a passion into a thriving seven-figure business? Laura Smith, host of Get Profitable HQ, spills the secrets that helped her overcome shyness and build a successful online business for over a decade. Running a business while juggling family, travel, and a chronic illness is no walk in the park. She gets real about the struggles entrepreneurs face and shares strategies to help you balance life and business. Discover the behind-the-scenes truths that will resonate with every entrepreneur trying to make it work! *Feel a sense of camaraderie as Laura assures you that everyone faces challenges in growing their business. You're not alone, and she's here to prove it! *Demystify the world of business numbers. Feel empowered to befriend and understand your business metrics, laying the foundation for success. *Gain practical insights into growing your email list, boosting conversion rates, and navigating the intricacies of online tools and courses. Laura breaks down tangible steps you can implement right away. If you’re ready to transform your business and life, hit play now. Don't miss out on the community, knowledge, and REAL talk – your journey to business success starts with this podcast!
Episodes
32 episodes
An Important Announcement! What’s Next for GPHQ
Laura announces big changes for the podcast, including a temporary hiatus until February 2025. She opens up about her personal journey with chronic health issues and how it has tremendously impacted her business and life. She also announces pla...
How Much to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner
Laura dives into a listener's question about how to pay yourself as a business owner, as well as increasing that amount as the business grows. She discusses why she reinvested 100% of her profits in the early years to then eventually paying her...
Converting Freebie Seekers Into Paying Customers
Ready to turn those freebie seekers into loyal buyers? Laura gives strategies for getting those non-buyers excited about what you have to offer! She talks about how to nail your launches and create a sense of urgency, really get to know your au...
How to Take Breaks from Your Business
Ever find it hard to really take time off as a business owner? How much time off should you really be taking? And how do you make that happen? There’s no doubt that taking a break from your business can be hard when you’re the one resp...
The Tool Trap: Avoid This Common Mistake as an Entrepreneur
Overthinking which tools to use in your business? You may be surprised to hear that tools actually aren't the end-all be-all for your success. This episode tackles a common pitfall many entrepreneurs face: the obsession with choosing the right ...
How to Have a Successful Virtual Summit
In the last episode, Laura discussed reasons why you should host a virtual summit. This week, she is sharing 12 tips for actually making your virtual summit a success. Learn why removing speaker requirements and prioritizing a win-win-win appro...
Why You Should (or Shouldn't) Host a Virtual Summit
Laura dives into the nitty-gritty of hosting virtual summits. She explains what they are and how they work, bringing together online experts to speak for free while offering attendees a paid option for lifetime access with awesome bonuses. Laur...
Breakdown of a Successful Product Launch
Hear Laura’s strategies that led to the recent successful launch of the Organized Life Toolkit. After facing challenges in previous launches, this one finally took off - all it took were a few smart tweaks! By implementing things like extending...
Can You Grow an Audience WITHOUT Social Media?
“I don’t love social media - Do I have to do it in order to have a successful business?”Get ready to solve the mystery behind growing an audience without being totally glued to social media! Learn why selling your products and n...
Top 6 Online Courses (Laura’s Favorites!)
With over ten years of entrepreneurship under her belt, Laura knows a thing or two about what to look for when investing in an online course, membership or mastermind! She has purchased many learning investments over the years, and in this epis...
How to Organize and Present Multiple Offers and Products to Your Audience
This week, Laura is answering one question she gets asked often - If you have a lot of multiple offers and products to sell to your audience, how do you organize and present those?With over 200 products herself, Laura...
May Mastermind Takeaways: Insights on Business Growth
Attending a mastermind event is like stepping into a whole new world of possibilities! In this episode, Laura shares her takeaways from a recent mastermind she attended called Digital Insiders. She discusses the format of the event, the benefit...
Recurring Revenue in Memberships - Is it Really Magic?
Recurring revenue sounds like magic, right? The idea that you only have to market to someone once and they will continue to pay you month after month. Pretty fantastic! However, the reality is that you still need to market to your members and k...
How to Launch and Sell Physical Products - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of a highly requested topic - creating physical products! In this episode, Laura shares her experience with the manufacturing and fulfillment process of creating physical products, specifically day-planners. She discusses the ...
How to Launch and Sell Physical Products - Part 1
Thinking about adding physical products to your business? Don't be intimidated! In this episode, Laura shares all the fun ways you can sell physical products, whether on their own or to enhance digital products with a physical component. She ge...
Achieving a Better Work-Life Balance
Time management is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, but it's not impossible to find a balance! In this episode, Laura spills the beans on her top tricks for keeping up with everything (her business, personal life, and managing a chronic il...
Overcoming Challenges and Insecurities as a Business Owner
Running a multi seven-figure business may seem glamorous from the outside, but behind the scenes, entrepreneurs often face moments of doubt, insecurity, and the overwhelming desire to shut it all down. In this episode, Laura shares a vulnerable...
This Book Changed Everything! Finding Courage To Pursue Your Entrepreneurial Dreams
Have you ever read a book that changed your life? For Laura, one book (surprisingly, not business related!) gave her the courage to start her own business. In this episode, she shares how she overcame her shyness and fear to pursue her entrepre...
Reasons For A Failed Product Launch (And What To Do About It)
Behind every successful business, there are sure to be some failures and flops. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Laura’s most recent product launch, which she deems her biggest failure in a long time. Despite setting a goal of $60,000 i...
Selling High Ticket vs. Low Ticket: Which Should You Choose?
Curious whether you will have a better ROI selling high ticket vs low ticket items? The good news is that either option has the potential to make a lot of profit! It’s up to you to decide which is better for your business. ...
How To Avoid Burnout As An Online Entrepreneur
Feeling burned out in your business? You’re not alone! The constant pressure to succeed, the never-ending work hours, and the blending of personal and business life can all contribute to feelings of exhaustion and overwhelm. In this episode, La...
Getting Over 6,000 Replies To ONE Email! Tips For Email Marketing Success
Are you maximizing the potential of your email list? Tune in to learn how to build a healthy and engaged list that generates the results you’re looking for! In this episode, Laura reveals her secret to getting over 6,000 replies to one email (y...
Business Finances 101: Money Topics Every Entrepreneur Should Understand
In the previous episode of Get Profitable HQ, Laura discussed the top five financial mistakes that every entrepreneur makes. If you’ve made one or more of those mistakes in your business, don’t sweat it! You’re not alone! In this episode, Laura...
Top 5 Financial Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Are you an online business entrepreneur looking to get a better handle on your finances? Laura breaks down the five significant financial mistakes that entrepreneurs often make. From ignoring numbers to misunderstandings about tax deductions, t...
The Unfiltered Breakdown Of A Recent Sales Launch
Curious about how different sales strategies can impact your business? Dive into the launch breakdown of the recent Fall Back in Love with Your Home sale and learn strategies that could apply to your own business! Laura discusses the s...