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Online Social Butterfly

I teach women how to create a
business
using social media.

Do you want to learn how to confidently use social media
to grow an audience and generate sales in a way that feels easy?

Sarah

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EP103 – Navigating Business Challenges: Staying Productive When Things Are Quiet

In this episode of the Social Circus, Sarah Thomson talks about the tough times businesses go through when things slow down. She starts by chatting about how comparing yourself to others on social media can mess with your head, and she’s all about staying grounded during both personal and business growth. Sarah’s got a reassuring and practical tone, offering up a mix of encouragement and advice for entrepreneurs in a slow phase.

She dives into how economic and global events can affect consumer spending and business, leading to big decisions for business owners. Drawing from her own experience, Sarah shares loads of strategies to make the most of quiet times. She highlights the importance of keeping clients happy, organizing your business stuff, and setting up efficient systems. Plus, she sprinkles in real-life examples to make her advice relatable.

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Key Takeaways:

  • The perception of success on social media is not always indicative of reality, and comparing one’s journey to others can be detrimental.

  • Quiet periods in business can be utilized for productive tasks such as nurturing client relationships, organizing files, and systematizing operations.

  • Implementing systematic approaches to email management, lead tracking, and financial audits can improve business efficiency and prepare one for future growth.

  • Upskilling through reading, podcasts, online courses, and even revisiting past educational materials can be a valuable use of downtime.

  • Taking supplementary jobs or alternate income sources during tough times is a pragmatic and jud

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Hi there, I’m Sarah

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed and not sure who to trust?

The reality of it is, there are literally thousands of people offering their โ€œexpertiseโ€ on the net. So why me? I have spent over 25+ years in marketing and communications and the last 10 years focused on digital marketing. It is totally my jam.

I have trained and coached thousands of business owners just like to clear away the noise and find clarity and purpose when it comes to their social media marketing.

I would love to show you how!

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๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐œ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง?

Working from home is great. There is no commute, no weird workmates to pretend you like. I have worked at home for well over a decade and for me, the benefits revolved around my family.

There are some things I do miss about being in an office. Having people to chat with who get the work, the challenges, and the frustrations.

The one time I get out of my home is to network. Sometimes networking is more about connection - meeting others on the same journey. Other times the networking can be formal and a way of promoting my business.

If you would love to network but are scared to step out that front door, let me share how I have made it easy for you to dip your little toe in.

One aspect of my membership at Blooming Biz Academy is monthly networking sessions. These are held online via Zoom. I turn up and run the sessions. I start you all off with some simple questions that you can ask of each other (no more awkward introductions and long pauses). I then put you into breakout rooms (a cool feature in Zoom) with 2-3 other people. You then chat way for 10-15minutes , come back and we do it all again but with different people.

So over the past 18 months in the Academy, here is what I have seen happen in these networking sessions:
๐ŸŒธ Connections made between businesses and they have collaborated together.
๐ŸŒธ Friendships formed as people opened up and shared.
๐ŸŒธ Business done - yes, it`s that easy - putting yourself out there will always help.
๐ŸŒธ Ideas generated together or simply through the act of talking and sharing.
๐ŸŒธ Problems solved or just lightened because they are shared.
๐ŸŒธ Feelings of more connection, less loneliness and isolation.

Every single one of these things is important and if you have worked from home or by yourself for any length of time, you know this!

If you would like to be part of this, then I would like to invite you to join the Academy. Right now, membership is 50%. This means that normally you would pay $298 but you can join today for just $149.

I am so looking forward to welcoming you to the Academy.

๐‰๐Ž๐ˆ๐ ๐๐Ž๐– via the link in my bio

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๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐œ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ?

Coaching is something that I am deeply passionate about. I spend at least 2 days per week coaching my clients. We spend our time together in a variety of ways. In truth, every coaching session I run looks and feels different because I meet my clients where they are.

One of the negative consequences of being successful is that my 1:1 coaching is often out of reach for many people (my current hourly coaching rate is $440). This is something I wasn`t initially sure how to handle.

But poses a bit of a quandary if you can`t work with me 1:1.

When I created my membership - Blooming Biz Academy; I knew this would be a way to support and coach more of you in a way that was affordable but still provided incredible value. Part of your membership includes a group coaching session every month.

But what I didn`t want to happen was what we have probably all experienced in group coaching - someone shows up with their swag of questions or problems and completely dominates the session.

So to ensure you always get your questions answered (even if you can`t make the session live) I have a form that you can submit prior to the group coaching and I will then answer these first.

The good news is that over the past 18 months that I have run monthly group coaching sessions inside the Academy, I have never run out of time to answer member`s questions. Sounds great right?

The group coaching sessions are also recorded and placed into the member portal so you can look back over them to get extra support. WINNING!

G coaching is just one aspect of the membership that also includes:
๐ŸŒธ Instant access to 30+ classes and tutorials
๐ŸŒธ Monthly online networking events
๐ŸŒธ A supportive community with weekly promotion & networking threads

This is truly the best value membership around - you get all of this for a tiny annual fee - normally it is $298 but right now you can join for half that - just $149 for 12 months

Come join the Blooming Biz Academy now - simply follow the link in my bio

#bloomingbizacademy #digitalmarketing #businesscoachin
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๐Ÿ”” NEW EPISODE ALERT ๐Ÿ””

Today on ๐ŸŽช The Social Circus ๐ŸŽช I share some really practical tips and advice on what to do if things are quiet in your business. I know this can be a hard time so be sure to grab your pen and paper for this episode as I share loads of ideas to get you back into the flow!

As always you can tune in via my website or via your favourite podcast platform.

Happy listening, Sarah xx

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My most popular membership, ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ข๐ณ ๐€๐œ๐š๐๐ž๐ฆ๐ฒ, is currently on sale- save 50% - join now for just $149, normally $298. And yes. that price is NOT per month but is an annual price. Total bargain right!



So what do you get for your membership? 12 months of access including the following:

๐ŸŒธ 30+ online classes and tutorials

๐ŸŒธ Monthly group coaching session

๐ŸŒธ Exclusive Facebook community

๐ŸŒธ Monthly networking session

๐ŸŒธ Networking threads in the group

๐ŸŒธ Regular promotional opportunities



๐˜๐„๐’, ๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐“๐‡๐€๐“ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ $๐Ÿ™๐Ÿœ๐Ÿก ๐๐„๐‘ ๐˜๐„๐€๐‘!



Grab your spot in the ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ข๐ณ ๐€๐œ๐š๐๐ž๐ฆ๐ฒ for just $149 and get 12 months of non-stop learning and support - simply follow the link in my bio to join now:



I am so excited to have you join the academy!

Sarah xx















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๐ŸŽช The Social Circus ๐ŸŽช

In todays episode I had a chat with Ee Zen who is an OBM and we talked all things systems in your business. She shared so many wonderful insights - this episode is a must if you are after some really valuable tips for your business systems.

Tune in on your fave podcast platform or follow the link in my bio

Happy listening, Sarah

#thesocialcircus #socialcircus #socialcircuspodcast #marketingpodcast #businesspodcast #businesssystems #obm
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๐ŸŽช The Social Circus podcast - new episode alert

In the latest episode of The Social Circus I had the pleasure of chatting with Kara who is a copywriter turned AI expert. It was such in interesting conversation where we talked about the future of copywriting and how AI can support our business.

Catch this episode by tuning in on your fave podcast platform
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Get ready for your weekly dose of inspiration! ๐Ÿ“†โœจ Our team has curated the best content to fuel your creativity and boost your digital marketing game. ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ผ Join us every week for fresh ideas, expert insights, and tips to take your online presence to the next level. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ก #onlinesocialbutterfly #sarahthomson #creatinginspiringconnecting #content #ContentWriter #contentwriting #contentcreator #contentcreators #contentstrategy #contentmasterclass #contentmasterclasses #contentclass #contentclasses #socialmediapost #socialmediaposts #socialmediaposting #socialmediapostideas #socialmediapostdesign #contentideas #contentwriting #contentcreation #content #contentstrategy #contentmarketingideas ...

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Want to go from ZERO to ChatGPT Hero?

Ever feel lost in the digital jungle of AI, searching for your business`s unique voice? I hear you loud and clear!

But fear not, because I`ve cracked the code to make AI your business` best friend. With over a year of hands-on experience teaching ChatGPT and guiding thousands of business owners, I`m here to show you how to leverage AI like a pro.

So are you ready to stop spectating and start dominating the AI revolution? Then mark your calendar for Thursday, May 2nd at 9 AM AWST and join me LIVE for the "From Zero to ChatGPT Hero in 90 Minutes" workshop.

In just 90 minutes, you`ll transform from an AI novice to a ChatGPT wizard, armed with the tools to revolutionise your business with cutting-edge technology.

Early bird tickets are just $29 (full price is $49)

Here`s a taste of what`s in store:

๐Ÿค– Demystifying AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) - no tech jargon, just straightforward insights.
๐Ÿค– Step-by-step guidance on harnessing ChatGPT`s power to supercharge your content.
๐Ÿค– Insider tips to personalise your AI experience, ensuring your content remains uniquely YOU!

Picture this: Virtual proofreading, effortless social media content creation, bidding farewell to writer`s block, and embracing AI as your ultimate business ally. It`s not a dreamโ€”it`s your new reality!

And the best part? I`ve made this workshop accessible to all with early bird pricing at just $29 (regularly $49). So, seize the opportunity to master AI without breaking the bank. PLUS the class will be recorded and sent out to you.

I`m thrilled to share my expertise and help you unlock the full potential of AI. Let`s make magic happen together!

RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR JUST $29 - follow the link in my bio or DM me for more info

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Anzac Cove - Anzac Day - 2004
A very younger version of me pictured with my friend Matt (who we named our son after) One of my dreams was to spend Anzac Day at Gallipoli and I love that I was able to do it - we slept under the stars with our sleeping bags, watched the sun rise over Anzac Cove as we listened to the last post. The service was all day - it started at Anzac Cove and then we marched to Lone Pine for the NZ service and onto Chunuk Bair for the Turkish service. It was a special day that allowed us to imagine what it felt like to be in that strange place so far from home. I will always treasure this memory and hope one day my sons will make this same pilgrimage - LEST WE FORGET!
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Are you worried you will start sounding like an automaton if you start using AI?
I get that!

Our style and voice are sooo important for our business - it is how people connect and resonate with us and our business.

I kinda feel that there is just too much info out there that you don`t know where to start..so many ads for prompts, so much advice out there, and how do you even know if it is worth signing up for?

Good news..I have been teaching ChatGPT since January 2023 (yes, it only launched in November 2022 so I am definitely an early adopter). Since then I have trained thousands of people to use ChatGPT in their business, including delivery across 3 government programs. I have also presented as a keynote on AI and ChatGPT to hundreds of business owners. And just quietly, I am also the director and founder of an AI startup. So yeah I kinda know this stuff!

Excited to start learning? Join me LIVE on Thursday, May 2nd at 9 AM AWST for the "From Zero to ChatGPT Hero in 90 Minutes" workshop.

Date: Thursday, May 2nd
Time: 9 AM AWST (see the full listing of global times below)
Investment: Only $29 (includes a recording of the session) This early bird price is available for a limited time - full price will be $49!

Whether you`re an absolute beginner or have dabbled and are struggling to see what all the fuss is about, then this workshop is for you.

Here is what we will cover in our 90 minutes:
๐Ÿค– The fundamentals of AI and specifically Large Language Models (LLMs) and if you don`t know what this is, I promise you will be the end of this workshop.
๐Ÿค– How ChatGPT works - a walkthrough of the system and how to use it.
๐Ÿค– Simple steps that will help you set up your account so that you don`t end up with generic results that simply don`t sound like you!

My wish for you is to give you the confidence to use this amazing tool to support you to grow your business. I know that understanding how ChatGPT is going to transform your business.

Join me for this 90-minute workshop and I will show you what is possible!

I can`t wait to share my knowledge with you >> simply follow the link in my bio to grab your ticket.
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Happy Anniversary to us!

Today marks 18 years of marriage for me and Mr Online Social Butterfly.
We have worked together for 13 of those years - can you believe it!
So many people ask us what it is like to work with your spouse so I thought I would share the good and the bad:

The Good:
โค๏ธ You like your co-worker
โค๏ธ You can talk dirty in the office
โค๏ธ He makes me laugh all the time
โค๏ธ He reminds me not to take things too seriously
โค๏ธ He is so much better at being cool and ensures I don`t send emails or posts I will regret
โค๏ธ He is a great sounding board where you can be honest - no filter
โค๏ธ You get to be "all of you" not just the work bit
โค๏ธ He is so supportive and tells me I am amazing all the time (not many bosses do that) and he does it in spontaneous moments like when I have just finished a client call - no need to wait for an annual review.

The Bad
โค๏ธ You spend soo much time together
โค๏ธ Your little habits can soon irritate each other
โค๏ธ If you share an office, you need to understand each other`s style - I love total silence, Grant - all the noise
โค๏ธ You have to resolve arguments quickly
โค๏ธ You can talk about work too often

I have to say I think we do pretty well. We absolutely have our moments but we do find a nice balance. We don`t generally work on projects together so we have a fair bit of freedom.

Thanks for reading my love story, Sarah xx
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๐ŸŽช ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐’๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐ข๐ซ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ŸŽช

HUZZAH - today I am celebrating 100 episodes of ny podcast. It is such an exciting milestone and in this epsidoe I talk sbout ny podcast journey as well as loads of tips if you are thinknig of starting a podcast.

Be sure to tune in via your fave podcast platform or via my website

Happy listening, Sarah

#thesocialcircuspodcast #socialcircus #onlinesocialbutterfly #creatinginspiringconnecting #marketingpodcast #businesspodcast
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Fancy a VIP day either me? I am giving one lucky listener the chance to win one - itโ€™s all to celebrate 100 episodes of my podcast ๐ŸŽช The Social Circus ๐ŸŽช want to win? Itโ€™s easy, simplyโ€ฆ
โญ๏ธ leave me a review of my podcast on your fave podcast platform
โญ๏ธ share this review on your Insta stories
โญ๏ธ tag my account @onlinesocialbutterfly

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This week on The Social Circus I share my recent digital detox - how I prepared for it, what it was like and what I am doing differently now. Be sure to tune in on your fave podcast platform
Happy listening, Sarah xx
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๐ŸŽช ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐’๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐ข๐ซ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ

In todayโ€™s episode I chat with Annie who is a racial equity coach and I must confess that I learnt so much from this conversation.

Be sure to the in on your fave podcast platform to tune in to the latest episode
Happy listening, Sarah
#thesocialcircuspodcast #socialcircus #onlinesocialbutterfly #creatinginspiringconnecting #marketingpodcast #businesspodcast
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Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter - may it be full of fun and chocolate, Sarah xx ...

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HUZZAH - its a super long weekend with 4 lovely days spreading ahead of us. I would love to hear that you are taking a break. Running a business is so hectic. There is always another task to be done. Always more to tick off your list. Always another post to create or a comment to reply to.



I am here to say its safe to disconnect. It is ok to step back. You need to let your body rest and recharge.



My wish for you this Easter is that you truly celebrate and enjoy the lovely long weekend. Sarah xx
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