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Isn’t it funny that in this day and age, we can

Isn’t it funny that in this day and age, we can speak in emojis? ⁠
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My favorite emoji is❤️❤️❤️ which also happens to be the one I use most frequently. ⁠
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But I also love the 🍩🍩🍩 emoji for when I’m in a happy mood or the 🍉🍉🍉emoji when I’m feeling summery!⁠
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Quick... drop your favorite emoji in the comments below!

If I could have one day all to myself, I would sta

If I could have one day all to myself, I would start the morning with a relaxing morning in bed with my iPad and a cup of coffee! ⁠
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Then spend the rest of the day organizing every nook of my home. Oh, it sounds like heaven! Does that sound weird?!⁠
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That’s not to say I don’t LOVE being a digital marketer, but I definitely could have been a professional organizer in another life! I guess I help business owners organize their businesses in a way! Haha!⁠
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In fact, doing what I love means that every day feels like a vacation. But sometimes it IS fun to wonder what getting to organize closets and drawers every day would feel like? ⁠
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How would you spend a single day of solitude?

We all deserve a round of applause every once in a

We all deserve a round of applause every once in a while, right? 👏👏👏⁠
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Today, it’s coming from Christine Mulvey @charlesgaterealtygroup who said: ⁠
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"Working with Jennie Lyon was such a pleasure. She was quick to adapt to our workflows and flexible to meet us exactly where we were in our processes. She was always willing to provide us with additional support, even if it fell outside our original scope. She works quickly, efficiently, and has such a positive attitude. If you're looking for someone to serve as a true extension of your team, Jennie is it!"⁠
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Wow! Testimonials like these are something to party about! ⁠
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Who do you know who deserves a round of applause today?

A consistent question for any business owner: whic

A consistent question for any business owner: which one IS better for online marketing? 🤷‍♀️⁠⁠
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Well, you're here, so obviously, social media works, right? 👍 The arrival of social media platforms has revolutionized the way small businesses can approach digital marketing. 📱⁠⁠
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Alternatively, before the internet, the newsletter was the tried and tested way to reach your client base. 📨 Well, that's also changed as email marketing allows you to build a mailing list, create your content, and hit send! 💻⁠⁠
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On this episode of Digital Marketing Made Simple, I break down the pros, cons, and best practices associated with both formats. You can learn to set up email lists, create an email sales funnel, and better understand social media marketing.⁠⁠
I hope you'll give it a listen, as these skills are so valuable for any small business owner who is willing to throw themselves into it! 👩‍💻⁠⁠
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Real talk? I don’t always feel like pushing thro

Real talk? I don’t always feel like pushing through the hard days. I’m only human. 😓😓😓⁠
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But I’ve worked too long to let a hard day stop me! ⁠
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When I need an extra push, I put on my 90s playlist, it gives me the boost I need. And then a good cup of tea after work is a nice treat too! ⁠
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How do you push through the tough days?

What’s on the menu for today? 🥣🥣🥣⁠
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No, I don’t mean your favorite smoothie bowl (though that IS delicious)... ⁠
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I mean the feeling you’re going to choose today. Every day, we get to decide what feeling we’ll order from the menu of emotions life offers us.⁠
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Today, I hope you choose happiness with a side of creativity of course! What emotion will you choose today?

Confession time! 💰💰💰⁠ ⁠ When I first

Confession time! 💰💰💰⁠
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When I first started my business, I was completely motivated by helping my family pay the bills while being a stay-at-home mom! ⁠
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That was 20 years ago, now, it about my clients! They are the reason I love this business so much! I get to work with the greatest group of people. ⁠
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Are you money motivated? Or people motivated? Drop an emoji in the comments to share!

We can all use a deep breath on a Wednesday, am I

We can all use a deep breath on a Wednesday, am I right? 💪💪💪⁠
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Whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed by my never-ending to-do list, I remind myself that not EVERYTHING has to be done today! And I also remind myself that I get to go to yoga in the morning. Haha! ⁠
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How do you ground yourself on a stressful day? Please share in the comments!

What’s your perfect, most productive time of day

What’s your perfect, most productive time of day? ⏰⏰⏰⁠
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Mine is 5 am when the coffee is hot and my ideas are hotter! My husband teases me because I only drink decaf, but I still feel like I need it! Haha. ⁠
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I guess you could say that’s my golden hour of productivity… as long as I have a little cappuccino of course! ⁠
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What about you?!

Want to know something that sounds a bit ridiculou

Want to know something that sounds a bit ridiculous? 🤣🤣🤣⁠
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When I started this business, it took me several years to hire a team! I tell my clients all the time that you can't grow by yourself, you're not an island! And I know because I've been there! Haha. ⁠
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But even at the time I just didn’t realize it! ⁠
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After ONE extremely stressful Friday when I was supposed to be done with work by 5 to go out with my hubby and son, and I couldn't. ⁠
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I had a deadline I had to meet and I cried as I watched them drive away without me! ⁠
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The next morning, I woke up and started to look for my first team member! Here we are all these years later and my business has grown leaps and bounds because I am NOT an island! And I NEVER had to miss a special time with my family again. ⁠
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It’s part of the story that got me to where I am today. But now I know better… so I do better. There’s always room to grow! ⁠
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Tell me something you’ve learned that managed to change everything!

“You’re being ridiculous!” ⁠ ⁠ You would

“You’re being ridiculous!” ⁠
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You wouldn’t say that to a friend when they’re going through a tough time, right? ⁠
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Well, the same should apply to you! When you’re feeling down, talk to yourself the same way you would comfort your dearest friend. ⁠
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Self-love is something that I have really worked hard on the last several years. I have an inner critic that would rock Siskel & Ebert's world! ⁠
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Drop the encouraging words you’d tell your friend (and yourself) in the comments below, and let’s all pick each other up!

Is there anything better than a nice dip in the po

Is there anything better than a nice dip in the pool or soak in the hot tub after a long day? 🍉🍉🍉⁠
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That’s the feeling I aim to give. Relax with our digital marketing team down your virtual hall! ⁠
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We've got you so you can take a dip or a soak every single afternoon! ⁠
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What can we take off your list today?

It's been a long haul since March 2020, so no doub

It's been a long haul since March 2020, so no doubt many of you are ready for a vacation! 🏝⁠⁠
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Honestly, you likely needed one long before now but have put it off for various concerns about it affecting your business. 😟 As a business owner, I know exactly how that feels! I sometimes struggle even taking a weekend off! 😩⁠⁠
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Well, I have some helpful advice for you on this Digital Marketing Made Simple episode that will hopefully ease your worries! 👍 If you want to ensure your business is well-minded, why not turn to a team of virtual assistants? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ I'll give you advice on scaling your team for the size and needs of your business, how to prepare yourself and clients for your break, the ways a VA team can manage your online presence, and the post-vacation briefing.⁠⁠
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If you need a getaway this summer, then please have a listen! 🎧 You've worked hard and deserve a good, stress-free break where you don't have to leave your mind in the office! I hope my advice can help make that happen. 🌞⁠⁠
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What do you look like when you’re “in the zone

What do you look like when you’re “in the zone”? The work zone, that is! 🤔🤔🤔⁠
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For me, it looks like this: hair back, headphones on! ⁠
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When I look like that, watch out world... I’m ready to record a podcast!⁠
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Do you have a similar look or something different?

Can I be brutally honest? Growth is not always com

Can I be brutally honest? Growth is not always comfortable. 📈📈📈⁠
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In fact, it’s usually not. When I started out as a virtual assistant 20 years ago, I had a lot to learn. ⁠
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But as I continue to build my company into what I’ve dreamt it could be, I’ve learned it’s during my biggest challenges that I grow the most. ⁠
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I mean, I had a full-on growth spurt when I hired a team! Tell me, what challenges are helping you grow?

What would be on your “breakfast of champions”

What would be on your “breakfast of champions” plate? 🍩🍩🍩⁠
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Jayson, my husband teases me because whenever we go to brunch (which is every weekend!) I always spend too much time looking at the menu only to order what I always order! ⁠
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🍩 1 egg scrambled well⁠
🍩 Hashbrowns/potatoes⁠
🍩 1 piece of bacon⁠
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Am I boring or what?!? Haha. What is your breakfast of champions?

Where are my fellow dreamers, and what big dreams

Where are my fellow dreamers, and what big dreams are you dreaming today? 🦄🦄🦄⁠
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When I started this business, I set a small goal to simply contribute a small amount of money to family each year. ⁠
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Now, I'm in N.C. putting together our mountain home (we just closed - Hooray!) I always dreamed one day I'd get to the point where we could buy a vacation home. It's been a goal on my vision board for YEARS! ⁠
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Now, I'm here breathing the cool, mountain air! So friends, please dream big, and may you live a life you love! ⁠
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Share your big goal in the comments and we’ll dream together!

What’s your happy place? 🏝️🏝️🏝️⁠
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For some, it’s a lazy day on the beach, I know the beach is my happy place! ⁠
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I’ve come to appreciate so many gifts that my life as the owner of a digital marketing agency brings, not the least of which is more quality time in my happy place. ⁠
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We try to get to the beach at least once a week. It's like a mini-vacation and nothing is better for recharging for the week. ⁠
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So, friend, where’s yours?

Want a snapshot of my business behind the scenes?!

Want a snapshot of my business behind the scenes?! 📸📸📸⁠
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As a digital marketer, most of my days are pretty different! I'm very lucky to work with a variety of clients on a variety of projects! ⁠
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So, here’s what I’m up to today! In the morning, I’m focused on my BIG projects. Remember to eat the FROG! My afternoon consists of back-to-back phone calls. And finally, I’ll wrap up the day by hopping in the hot tub with my hubby (even though it's 90° here!)⁠
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There you have it! It may not seem exciting, but it’s the daily hustle that I live for. Give me a snapshot of your day in the comments!⁠
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While some small businesses may be unable to affor

While some small businesses may be unable to afford a full-time graphic designer, that doesn't mean you should discount the benefits of design in your marketing! 🖼👩‍🎨⁠⁠
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Thankfully, you can hire graphic designers on a project-by-project basis, keeping costs low and elevating everything from your company's branding and website to its social media presence! 💰⁠⁠
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On this Digital Marketing Made Simple episode, I'll share some of the best ways a graphic design team can give you a visual boost! ✨ I detail how a designer can improve your business collateral, beautify your content, draw attention to lead magnets and social media, and even incorporate video production into your marketing approach! 🤳⁠⁠
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Listen and learn how easy it is to show your business' good side! 😉⁠⁠
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My name is Jennie Lyon. I am a green lifestyle writer, owner of a digital marketing & virtual assistant firm + mother of a teenage son in sunny South Florida. I post on simple, fun ways families can go green together - starting with my own.

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