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Your Dream Business
Hosted by Teresa Heath-Wareing · EN
Hi! I’m Teresa if you are a business owner who is striving to build a business and life you dream of on your own terms and doing something you love then this is the podcast for you!
Each week I will share with you business, marketing and mindset tools and strategies that I used to start and grow my own dream business.
I also bring you the world's experts and best in the industry to share their knowledge and give you the latest tools and tactics to ensure you are marketing and growing your business! My guests have included. Amy Porterfield, Pat Flynn, Rick Mulready, Brian Fanzo, Tyler J McCall, Andrew & Pete, James Wedmore & Jasmine Star!
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The TRUST Framework: Collect Better Testimonials and Sell More Offers
3d ago00:14:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m diving into why “nice” testimonials are often not enough to actually sell your offer — and why the most effective social proof comes from stories that prove transformation. I explain the difference between simple testimonials and powerful case studies, and why people buy when they can clearly see themselves in someone else’s journey. Instead of vague praise like “she was amazing to work with,” your audience needs evidence that your process solves the exact problem they’re struggling with. That’s where my TRUST method comes in: Tell the problem, uncover the Roadblock, explain what they did with you, Show the results, and highlight the Transformation that followed. I also walk through real examples of how detailed case studies can completely shift buyer confidence. From a membership launch that grew by 300+ members to a webinar success story that went from 10–15 signups and zero live attendees to 96 signups, 21 live viewers, and a first course sale, these stories show how specifics, emotion, and measurable results help overcome objections. We also talk about where to use case studies (spoiler: everywhere), how to gather them consistently, and why collecting client wins is your responsibility as a business owner. Plus, I introduce my Success Story Framework — designed to help you easily collect compelling testimonials and case studies with interview prompts, scripts, and email swipe files. 3 Key Takeaways: Stories Sell Better Than Praise A testimonial saying someone “loved working with you” is nice — but it doesn’t necessarily drive sales. Case studies work because they tell a story your audience can emotionally connect with and see themselves inside. Specific Results Build Trust Faster The more specific the transformation, the more believable and persuasive it becomes. Numbers, emotional shifts, and clear before-and-after examples help remove doubts and objections. Collecting Success Stories Is Part of Marketing Great testimonials don’t usually appear by accident. Gathering client wins consistently and intentionally should become a regular part of your business process — because social proof directly impacts conversions. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Kristin’s website Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube, Success Story Framework Transcript Your testimonials are costing you sales, and not because you don't have happy clients, I am confident that you do, but because you're not getting the right types of testimonials and the right types of case studies that are helping you sell your offer. In today's video, I am gonna be sharing with you the TRUST method, the exact framework that I use to gather case studies in my business that help really explain what I do for my customers, help overcome objections, and ultimately help sell my offers. If we've not met, my name is Teresa Heath-Wareing, and I work with coaches, membership owners, and course creators to help them grow their online business, and I do this through my signature program, Grow Launch Sell, which helps you grow your audience, launch your offers, and sell with confidence. So one of the big mistakes that I see all the time when I'm working with course creators, membership owners, and [00:01:00] coaches is when they come to sell their offers, they are not actually proving to their potential customers that they can actually help with the problem. And by this, I mean they are not giving enough case studies and testimonials. Now, I need to tell you a little backstory about me when it comes to this, because I was really bad at doing this. And if you watch my video about people liked me but they weren't buying from me, we'll obviously put a link to that in the description and show notes, then what you'll see or what I talk about was that I was really afraid to share case studies and testimonials because in my head I like to be very ethical, and I am never the one thing that got them the results, right? For one, I didn't physically do the work. They have to do the work. And two, there is often other things involved with it, and I always felt a little bit like, is it being deceitful? Is it not being honest by sharing these results because it wasn't just down to me? And the truth is, every case study and [00:02:00] testimonial we ever read is never just down to the person they worked with. There are always so many different factors. But the problem was I was letting that stop me from actually sharing or putting any of them out there because I was thinking, "This isn't just down to me." So for instance, let's take the two Lauras. They came to work with me when they wanted to start a membership, and they wanted to put together the membership, they wanted to launch it, and they wanted to get members in. And I worked with them. They actually had six weeks to do this in, and they worked incredibly fast. We all did. We put together a plan, we went through all the steps, and we launched their first ever membership. And their first ever membership got over 300 members in their first go, which is huge and a massive income generator for them. But for a very long time, I didn't share that I supported them with that. And the reason I didn't share is because one of the things that were m- pretty critical to their success was the fact that they had a good [00:03:00] audience. And my fear was that if I shared that I helped them get 300 members in their membership, or 300 plus members, I think it was actually about 350 in the end, that people would think, "Oh, she can do that." Well, I can't guarantee that. Of course I can't. But the problem was, instead of thinking I played a massive part in that that I can share and talk about, and I can use that story to inspire other people, I just completely went the opposite way, and I never said a thing about it. But what that results in is people not buying from me because they don't know I can actually get them the results they're after. So we need to get over the fact that we are part of their story, even if it's not the entire story. Even if they have to physically do the work, if you're a coach, then you'll know you're just supporting them. They've got to actually make the changes. But I think we need to take ownership that we are part of that story and not be afraid to share those testimonials. So I wanted to share that just in case you were thinking, "Yeah, but I feel bad, 'cause I wasn't just [00:04:00] part of that whole thing." So I felt the same. We need to share the testimonials. Okay, so let me tell you the difference between testimonials and case studies. So testimonials are effectively the thing that your customer writes that tells you why you were so brilliant. So we are often asked for testimonials, and we'll often say to them, "Could you write something that I can share that was lovely about me, or that you liked working with me, or the results you got from working with me?" One of the things about this is, one, it's just a snapshot. Two, we're very much reliant on our customer telling us the things that they want to tell us, and sometimes the things that we want to get from it aren't always gonna come out because they're just writing something. And the ownership is on them to think of something, create something, and have something. But a testimonial tends to be a snapshot, tends to be short, tends to be kind of the headlines, if you like. So for instance, this would be a testimonial. So for instance, I worked with Rosanna. She did her first ever launch with me, and she wrote this amazing [00:05:00] testimonial. But that is a testimonial, not a case study. The beauty of a case study is it tells more of a story. Okay, so let's take this one from the amazing Kristin. Now, if you've ever seen me talk before, and I'm smiling already because I love this one so much, you will have seen me talk about Kristin. Because Kristin's story, the case study around Kristin, isn't just the fact that she got X amount of people on a webinar and she got a sale. So the story behind Kristin is that she had actually ran four webinars, and she had had a maximum of 10 to 15 signups to all of those webinars, and no one turned up live. So- In telling this story, you can hear the fact of, like, no one turned up live. That sucks, man. And often if I'm sharing this where I'm presenting, I'll talk about the fact of if you've run webinars and you've ever had that experience, you know how that feels. And I talk about the fact I ran a webinar whe...
Transcribe →The Simple Strategy Behind Growing a Membership to over 350 Members with Matt Hall
4d ago00:49:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m sitting down with Matt Hall to unpack how he grew his membership from a stagnant 30–50 members to nearly 350 in just six months—despite a tougher online market. What really stood out to me is that this wasn’t about hacks or shortcuts. It came down to raising his standards, focusing on delivering genuine value (not content that’s secretly a sales pitch), and simplifying everything. Instead of trying to do more, he chose to do less—but better. He also made a bold decision to pause his one-to-one work for three months so he could fully focus on building a stronger offer and a more intentional launch strategy. We also dive into how he built momentum leading up to that growth. From consistent in-person networking and investing in paid speaking opportunities to running ads into a live three-day challenge, Matt focused on building trust and visibility in a very human way. I love how honest he is about the numbers too—around 3,000 subscribers, 900 challenge signups, and about a 12% conversion rate during a five-day cart. It’s such a great reminder that success comes from understanding your metrics, staying consistent through the ups and downs, and being willing to rinse and repeat what works. And ultimately, building recurring revenue through membership has completely changed the stability of his business. 3 Key Takeaways: Do Less, But Do It Better One of the biggest lessons for me here is that growth didn’t come from adding more—it came from simplifying. Matt focused on improving the quality of his offer and delivery, which made everything more effective and easier to scale. Real Value Builds Real Trust (and Sales) It’s not about dressing up a sales pitch as “value.” When you genuinely help your audience and raise your standards, people notice—and that trust translates into conversions. Consistency + Courage = Growth From pausing one-to-one work to investing in visibility and sticking to his launch plan, Matt showed that growth requires both consistency and bold decisions. It’s about committing to the long game and repeating what works, even when it feels uncomfortable. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube Connect with Matt on Instagram, Website
Transcribe →The Simple Strategy Behind Growing a Membership to over 350 Members with Matt Hall
1w ago00:51:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m sitting down with Matt Hall to unpack how he grew his membership from a stagnant 30–50 members to nearly 350 in just six months—despite a tougher online market. What really stood out to me is that this wasn’t about hacks or shortcuts. It came down to raising his standards, focusing on delivering genuine value (not content that’s secretly a sales pitch), and simplifying everything. Instead of trying to do more, he chose to do less—but better. He also made a bold decision to pause his one-to-one work for three months so he could fully focus on building a stronger offer and a more intentional launch strategy.We also dive into how he built momentum leading up to that growth. From consistent in-person networking and investing in paid speaking opportunities to running ads into a live three-day challenge, Matt focused on building trust and visibility in a very human way. I love how honest he is about the numbers too—around 3,000 subscribers, 900 challenge signups, and about a 12% conversion rate during a five-day cart. It’s such a great reminder that success comes from understanding your metrics, staying consistent through the ups and downs, and being willing to rinse and repeat what works. And ultimately, building recurring revenue through membership has completely changed the stability of his business.3 Key Takeaways:Do Less, But Do It BetterOne of the biggest lessons for me here is that growth didn’t come from adding more—it came from simplifying. Matt focused on improving the quality of his offer and delivery, which made everything more effective and easier to scale.Real Value Builds Real Trust (and Sales)It’s not about dressing up a sales pitch as “value.” When you genuinely help your audience and raise your standards, people notice—and that trust translates into conversions.Consistency + Courage = GrowthFrom pausing one-to-one work to investing in visibility and sticking to his launch plan, Matt showed that growth requires both consistency and bold decisions. It’s about committing to the long game and repeating what works, even when it feels uncomfortable.LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODEConnect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube
Transcribe →6 Launch Fears That Are Holding You Back (And How to Overcome Them)
2w ago00:14:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m diving into the fears that so many of us experience when it comes to launching—and honestly, why they’re completely normal. I share the six most common fears I see (and have personally felt), from fear of failure and judgment to worrying about being too “salesy,” showing up visibly, dealing with imposter syndrome, or even having the tech fall apart at the worst possible moment. These fears can feel very real, and they’re often the exact reason we either delay launching or go into it feeling stressed and overwhelmed. But instead of letting those fears take over, I walk through how I reframe each one so it actually works for me, not against me. I talk about treating every launch as an experiment rather than something that has to be perfect, focusing on the people I’m genuinely here to help, and reminding myself that selling isn’t about being pushy—it’s about offering a solution. I also share some practical ways to build confidence, like starting small with visibility, keeping a “love folder” of kind words and testimonials, testing tech ahead of time, and making sure I have support when it matters most. The goal isn’t to remove fear completely—it’s to move forward with it and still show up with confidence. 3 Key Takeaways: Fear is Normal—But It Doesn’t Get to Be in Charge Every launch comes with some level of fear, whether it’s about failing, being judged, or things going wrong. Instead of waiting to feel fearless, I’ve learned to expect those feelings and move forward anyway. Reframing Changes Everything When I stop seeing a launch as a pass-or-fail moment and start treating it like an experiment, it takes the pressure off. Every result—good or bad—becomes something I can learn from and improve next time. Confidence Comes From Action (Not Overthinking) Small steps make a big difference. Whether it’s showing up a little more, preparing my tech in advance, or leaning on support, taking action builds confidence far more than waiting until I feel “ready.” LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube Transcript Have you ever got close to launching or doing a launch and managed to talk yourself out of it, or you did actually launch and spent the entire time feeling sick while doing it? Then this is for you because I want you to understand that the fears you have around launching, I have them too, and my clients have them and I'm fairly confident the biggest people in the industry still have them. So in this episode, I'm gonna name those fears. I'm gonna help you reframe them, and then I'm gonna give you practical advice to help you move through them so that you can go into your next launch with all the confidence you need. Welcome to this episode of the Dream Business Podcast. My name is Teresa Heath Wareing, and if we haven't met, or this is the first time you're watching a video of mine, welcome. But secondly, I help course creators, membership owners, and coaches grow their online businesses, and in these videos and in this podcast. Each week, I give you practical, strategic, actionable advice that you can take away and use in your business. And in today's episode, I [00:01:00] want to touch on something that is really important because even though I am all about strategy, I'm actually a certified coach as well. And I do need to address some of the mindset issues that come into play when we launch, because one of the biggest problems I see. Is people just not launching or they launch it doesn't go very well and they don't do it again. And that is honestly the worst thing that can happen for your business. We think the worst thing that can happen is if we do a launch and it doesn't work, but actually. We don't fail. We learn from that. The way we fail is by not doing it in the first place. So in this episode, I am going to talk you through the fears that I hear the most. I'm gonna help you reframe those fears, and then I'm gonna give you some real practical, actionable things that you can do to help you move through them. So let's start with the biggest and the one I hear the most, the fear of failure. This is a real big fear that I hear all the time, and honestly, it [00:02:00] makes complete. Sense there is a real worry that we put ourselves out there, that we try and do a launch, that we go to sell and we just fail and it doesn't work. And one thing I wanna share with you about all these fears is they are completely natural. Our brain is hardwired to keep us safe. And when it knows that something is making us very uncomfortable, it is assuming. Wrongly, that that might be a lion trying to eat us. So instead of allowing us to be eaten by a lion, it then brings in all these things to help sabotage us so that we keep ourselves safe. So the first thing I want to say is don't be angry or annoyed with yourself that you have these fears. It's perfectly natural. And if we didn't have fears like this, potentially we could get eaten by a lion, and we definitely don't want that. So that's the first thing. Fear of failure. It's perfectly understandable. It perfectly makes sense. So how can we reframe the fear of failure? The truth is you can't fail if you're doing an experiment. An [00:03:00] experiment by its very nature is doing something to see what happens, and that's how I want you to view every single launch that you do going forward. It's an experiment. Because from every launch, we're going to learn something, and from that knowledge, we're going to be able to tweak and improve and get better. But the truth is, if we don't even launch in the first place because the fear is too big of failing, we are never going to get to the point where we actually know what works. So you are only going to fail. If you don't launch full stop, you're not going to fail if you launch because it's an experiment, and we will always learn from that Fear. Number two is the fear of judgment. When we do a launch by its very nature, we are putting ourselves out there. We are sharing our thoughts, our opinions. We've created an offer, which inevitably is to do with us and our brain. We are sharing it with the world and we are saying, look, I know what I'm talking about. And that can be very scary because we're basically putting our head above the parapet and we are basically saying, [00:04:00] look at me everyone. And sometimes the fear of judgment is completely valid. So let's reframe the fear of judgment. The truth is the people who are really judging you. If anybody is, which one of my other mindset things I talk about all the time is what do I know as fact? And we are assuming people are judging us, we're assuming they're going to say something, and honestly, in one way, that would mean they're really paying attention. So we could take that as a really good thing. However. We don't know it by fact. And if we do know it by fact, if someone is judging us, they're not our customers. They're not someone who we are serving or who we are trying to attract. So those people are not people we should be worrying about. The people who are your customers are the ones who really want your help. So they are never going to judge you for trying to help them. So a practical fix for you on this one is I want you to really focus on that person you're trying to help and really think about the fact that. [00:05:00] Without you, they're gonna be stuck where they are and you have something that can help them and that can move them forward. So we're not gonna think about the people that might judge us, we're just gonna focus on the people who need our help. And if I wanted to take this a step further, I would say to you that we are doing them an injustice by us not showing up. So if we have a solution that can help someone, it's doing an injustice to someone else for not. Telling them about that thing that we can help them with and the offer that we have. The third fear is the fear of being salesy or pushy during a launch. Now, the way I'm gonna validate this one to you is if you are even thinking that that is a concern. You are not that person. Do you think the person who is genuinely salesy and genuinely pushy is sat there worrying, oh, am I being a bit pushy or am I being a bit salesy? No. All they're thinking is I want the sale. So the sheer fact that you might have this fear tells me you are [00:06:00] not this person. So the reframe for this is very similar to what I've just said by not sharing that you have a solution. Two, the pain or problem that they have is really doing them a disservice because they're either gonna stay stuck and we don't want that or...
Transcribe →6 Simple Ways to Make Money Between Launches
3w ago00:14:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m diving into why relying on launches alone can leave your business feeling unpredictable and honestly… exhausting. I share how I’ve learned to create more consistent income between launches without burning myself out or constantly reinventing the wheel. Instead of building something brand new every time, I focus on what I already have—repurposing past content, offers, and resources my audience already wants—and turning those into simple, effective ways to generate revenue. I walk you through six practical ways I make money between launches, from setting up evergreen email sequences and running ads to low-ticket offers, to personally reconnecting with past leads and offering limited one-to-one spots when I want a quick cash injection. I also talk about how I maximize revenue from existing customers through upsells and annual membership upgrades, and the mindset shifts that helped me stop worrying about “bothering” people or ruining future launches—because done right, these strategies actually support long-term growth, not hurt it. 3 Key Takeaways: You Don’t Need Something New to Make Money One of the biggest shifts for me was realizing I don’t have to constantly create new offers. I can repurpose what I already have—past webinars, courses, and content—and turn them into revenue streams that work between launches. Consistency Comes from Simple, Repeatable Strategies Things like evergreen emails, low-ticket offers, and follow-ups might sound basic, but they’re powerful. These small, consistent actions help smooth out income and make the business feel far more stable and sustainable. Mindset Matters Just as Much as Strategy I had to get over the fear of bothering people or “selling too much.” Staying visible, following up, and offering relevant solutions isn’t annoying—it’s actually helping people take the next step when they’re ready. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube
Transcribe →What to Do When Your Launch Is Flopping
Apr 2000:17:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk about what to do when you’re mid-launch and things feel slower than expected, because this is usually the point where panic kicks in. I share why it’s so important to step away from emotion and instead focus on your data—looking at your signups, clicks, email performance, engagement, and sales to understand what’s really happening. I also explain what “normal” looks like during a launch, including how typical conversion rates often sit between 1–8%, so a slow period doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong. I then break down how to troubleshoot your launch depending on where the issue is coming from—whether that’s low signups, low engagement during your live experience, or low sales once the cart opens. I walk through simple, practical ways to boost visibility, re-engage your audience, and increase conversions, all without making reactive decisions like dropping your price or extending your deadline. The key is making small, strategic adjustments based on what your numbers are telling you, so you can turn things around now and improve your future launches too. 3 Key Takeaways: Follow the Plan, Not Your Emotions When things feel slow, it’s easy to panic and start making reactive decisions. But your job mid-launch is to stay grounded, trust your strategy, and let the data guide your next steps—not fear. Diagnose Before You Fix Low sales aren’t the problem—they’re a symptom. Whether it’s low signups, low engagement, or poor conversion, identifying where the breakdown is allows you to apply the right fix instead of guessing. Small Tweaks Can Save a Launch You don’t need to overhaul everything. Sending more emails, showing up more, adding a surprise bonus, or personally reaching out can dramatically shift your results when done at the right stage of your launch. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube
Transcribe →Getting All the Love… But Where Are the Sales?
Apr 1300:20:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m sharing a tough but important lesson from my own business—what it looked like when I was getting all the engagement, support, and “love”… but barely any sales. I break down the three biggest mistakes I made that caused this disconnect, from unclear messaging and trying to speak to everyone, to avoiding proven marketing strategies, to not showing enough proof of results.I also walk you through exactly how I turned things around. From niching down and getting crystal clear on who I help, to confidently using ethical sales strategies, to finally owning and sharing the results my clients were getting—these shifts completely changed my business. I also talk about what happened when I decided to fully commit to selling an offer I truly believe in, and how stepping into a “main character” mindset helped make this my best year yet. 3 Key Takeaways: Clarity Converts, Confusion Doesn’tWhen I tried to speak to everyone, I ended up resonating with no one. Getting specific about who I help and how I help them made my messaging stronger—and my sales followed. Ethical Selling Still Requires StrategyAvoiding tactics like deadlines, bonuses, or urgency didn’t make me more authentic—it just made it harder for people to take action. When used with honesty and integrity, these strategies actually serve my audience. Proof Builds Trust and Drives SalesPeople need to see what’s possible. When I started sharing testimonials, case studies, and real client wins (while being honest about expectations), it became much easier for people to say yes. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODEConnect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube
Transcribe →Why Your Small Audience Is Your Launch Superpower
Apr 600:14:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m busting the myth that you need a huge audience to have a successful launch. I share why a smaller audience can actually be your superpower, especially when you focus on building genuine connection and trust. Through a real client example, I show how a list of just 130 people generated over £10,000 by refining the offer and aligning it with what the audience truly needed. I also walk you through the simple strategies I recommend before, during, and after a launch—from warm-up content and personal outreach to DMs and follow-ups based on engagement data. The key message is that small audiences can convert incredibly well when you lean into personal connection, intentional effort, and learning from post-launch feedback. 3 Key Takeaways: A Small Audience Can Be Your Biggest Advantage With a smaller audience, I can create more personal conversations, deeper trust, and stronger relationships that often lead to higher conversion rates. Manual Connection Drives Launch Success Personal DMs, voice notes, direct follow-ups, and warm conversations can make a huge difference when growing sign-ups and increasing sales. The Launch Doesn’t End at Cart Close The feedback I gather from people who didn’t buy helps me understand objections, improve messaging, and make the next launch even stronger. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube Transcript Everyone thinks that you need to have a big audience in order to succeed in the online business. And while I won't disagree, it's a numbers game, it doesn't mean that you can't have a successful launch with a small audience. In today's episode, I'm gonna be sharing with you the things that are your superpower when you have a small audience to help convert more people. If this is the first time that you're seeing me welcome, my name is Teresa Heath Wareing, and I help course creators, membership owners, and coaches grow their online business. After being in the online space and having my own business for 11 plus years, I have seen everything there is to see and have been behind the scenes in some very successful launches. Within my programs, I have helped hundreds of online businesses launch and grow their business. And in these episodes I help to give you some of the strategies, the tools, and the tactics that are working right now in the online space so that you can grow yours As an online business expert, it is remiss of me not to talk about the fact. It is a numbers game. [00:01:00] If you've watched my videos before, if you've listened to the podcast, you know I will talk a lot about expected numbers, and it always starts with that first initial thing of how big is your email list. And then from your email list, a percentage will go onto your launch list and from your launch list, a percentage will buy. And that percentage can seem pretty small. And it is. And often people get very disheartened because they go and do a launch and they don't get as many sales as they would like, and they think that they've done it wrong. And then when they come to me and I ask them their numbers, I actually realized that the percentages are bang on where they should be, or in some cases even better than they should be. And the key thing at the beginning was they didn't have the numbers in the first place to get those bigger numbers. However, I want to talk to you today about how you can still achieve a really successful launch. With a small number on your email list, just like the amazing Rosanna Sanna worked with me where she had put together an offer that didn't feel right, and we tweaked it and changed it, and we made sure that it really [00:02:00] aligned with her, her audience and what she wanted to deliver. We put out her offer in a launch through a challenge to her list of only 130 people, and she managed to finish that launch making over 10,000 pounds from a teeny tiny list. So it is possible, yes, I always want you to grow your audience, but it is possible to make good money from a small audience. And in fact, I'm gonna show you today how it's your superpower. So let's talk about how you can maximize your launch. And I'm gonna be covering off two main areas. Before the launch, IE is you're trying to get people to sign up to your launch experience and then actually selling, because obviously the more people we can get into your launch experience, the better. Okay, so before the launch, what can you do to help maximize as many people in your audience to get onto your launch experience? Well, one of the things I teach is talking about pre-launch content. The more you can warm people up, the better. So if you are literally one day talking about one thing, and then the next day [00:03:00] saying, join my webinar or join my challenge, then it comes a bit out of nowhere. So doing pre-launch warmup, doing content that warms your audience up ready is a really good idea, and I would recommend that to any one of any audience. Size the difference when you have a smaller audience is what I would put in that is some engagement and is some outreach. So during that pre-launch, how can you engage with people that are following you online? Can you start conversations not about come and join my launch, but just genuinely doing good engagement on social media. The second thing you can do is once you actually start talking about your launch. Experience IE your challenge, your bootcamp, your masterclass, whatever it might be, is you can actually go and do personal outreach in your dms to tell people about it. Now, I would say doing this personally is much, much better. Again, if you haven't got a massive audience. That's way easier to do when someone has a bigger audience and they do that. Sometimes someone on their team reaches [00:04:00] out and it just doesn't feel the same. Also, it's a blanket outreach and that doesn't feel nice. Whereas if you are having a conversation with someone and you then happen to say, oh, by the way, I just wanted to check that you'd seen this, or, you know what we were talking about the other day, well, I'm actually gonna be covering it in this. Thing. It's so much better, and the likelihood of them signing up to your launch experience is so much better. The third thing you can do is you can go out to your connections and ask them to share it. I don't do this every time, and I wouldn't necessarily suggest for every single launch unless you have the loveliest connections ever because it's going to wear a bit thin. But if you are just starting and your audience is. Small. Then why not go to the people you know online, your friends, your business colleagues, and say, is there any chance you could share this with your audience? Could you literally just share the post for me or could you talk about it or could you mention it on your stories, whatever it might be. Ask them if they can share it. And like I said, when you've got a smaller audience to get them to help you do that. And the first instance is really, really helpful. And finally, why [00:05:00] not go and ask anybody that you've worked with, if they know anybody that would be good for this masterclass, for this launch experience, for this bootcamp, whatever it is that you are doing. Go and have a conversation with someone that you've previously worked for and said, do you know anybody that you think would be interested in this? And could you refer them to me? So again, these are very manual things, which. Always sound a bit odd when I talk about an online business 'cause it's all about scale. But in the early days, we have to do these things. There's a story about the people that own Airbnb that in the first few years of owning Airbnb, one of the things they identified was the photos weren't very good. So they personally went out and photographed people's places. There's. Talk of the person that owns Uber, of actually going and doing Uber and driving Uber so they can experience what it's like in the early days. Even when the business ends up being massive, they're not working at scale in the early days. They're doing things that can't scale. And the beauty of having a small audience and the beauty of getting started is that you [00:06:00] can do those things. 'cause once you scale. You can't do them as easily. Okay? So those are the four things that you can do to actually get them to sign up to your launch in the first place. So let me recap them for you. So the first thing is doing that pre-launch content, but when you have a smaller audience, do some outreach and engagement and some building the co...
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Mar 3000:20:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I break down why relying on a single offer just isn’t enough if you want to grow your revenue, especially when only a small percentage of your audience will actually buy during a launch. Instead, I walk you through the concept of an “offer ecosystem” and how layering additional offers around your core product can significantly increase how much each customer spends—without needing more traffic. I also explain the difference between where you place offers (like order bumps, one-time offers, and thank-you page offers) and what actually makes up the ecosystem itself—things like bonuses, upsells, downsells, and cross sells.I dive into how each part of the ecosystem works and how to use them strategically—whether it’s upsells that enhance the main offer, downsells that capture people who aren’t ready yet, or cross sells that provide complementary support. The key is making sure every piece feels aligned and genuinely helpful, not random or overwhelming. I also share common mistakes I see—like adding too many choices, pricing downsells too close to the main offer, or not positioning them properly—and why mindset and ethics matter when increasing revenue this way. By the end, I encourage you to think beyond just your main offer and start building a simple, intentional ecosystem that better serves your audience and boosts your results. 3 Key Takeaways:Your Revenue Is in the Ecosystem, Not Just the Main OfferMost people won’t buy your core offer, so having upsells, downsells, and cross sells gives you more opportunities to serve different needs and increase overall revenue.Alignment Beats More OffersEvery additional offer should support your main product and solve a specific problem—random add-ons or too many choices can actually hurt conversions.Small Tweaks Can Drive Big ResultsSimple additions like order bumps or downsells can noticeably increase your average customer spend without needing more leads or a bigger audience. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODEConnect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube
Transcribe →What Training My Puppy Taught Me About Selling Online
Mar 2300:12:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share a fun but surprisingly powerful story about how getting my six-month-old golden retriever puppy, Nelly Mae, turned into a real-life lesson in online selling. Within just three hours of discovering a dog trainer on YouTube, I found myself not only binge-watching his content but also purchasing his £250 “Perfect Puppy” course. That experience made me stop and reflect on exactly what worked—and how those same strategies apply directly to our own businesses. I walk through five key selling lessons I took from that journey, including the importance of creating bingeable, easy-to-find content that builds trust quickly, offering a lead magnet that truly matches what your audience is already looking for, and tapping into your audience’s pain and urgency at the exact moment they’re searching for a solution. I also talk about how powerful it is to build trust through proof—like testimonials, results, and visible expertise—and why presenting your offer at the right time, especially for lower-cost products, can make all the difference. By the end, I encourage you to look at your own business and spot where you might be missing opportunities to convert ready-to-buy customers. 3 Key Takeaways: Bingeable Content Builds Trust Fast When your content is easy to find and naturally leads from one piece to another, people stay longer, trust you more, and move quicker toward a buying decision. Alignment with Buyer Intent Is Everything Your lead magnets and offers need to match what your audience is actively searching for. When the timing and message align, conversions feel effortless. Timing and Trust Drive Sales When someone is already feeling the urgency of their problem, and you show up with proof and a clear solution at the right moment, the decision to buy becomes easy. If you’ve ever wondered why some people can turn viewers into buyers so quickly—or how to make your own content work harder for you—this episode will give you practical insights you can apply right away. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube Transcript This is a picture of my six month old puppy Nelly Mae, and in today's episode, I'm gonna be sharing with you what getting my puppy taught me about the online space and how I went from not knowing someone to three hours later spending money with them online because they could fix my problem. If we have not met, my name is Teresa Heath Wareing and I work with course creators, membership owners and coaches, and I help them grow online businesses in a way that feels aligned with them, their offer and their customers. And in today's episode, I'm gonna be sharing with you how an unlikely story of getting a puppy taunt me stuff about the online business and what it can teach you to. Let me start by just telling you a little bit about this story. So I have two dogs. I have two caucus Spaniels, Woody and Teddy. If you're on YouTube, here's a picture of them. Anyway, in summer last year, we decided to bite the bullet and get a golden retriever. So. My husband was away for [00:01:00] three months and I was getting the dog on my own, and I had never actually trained a puppy or dealt with a puppy because my husband always dealt with the boys as puppies, and we had had them from four months old, whereas I was getting her from eight weeks and I was honestly freaking out. I was like, how do I manage this? What do I do? How do we do this? And I was taking it really seriously as one would hope you do when you get a puppy. So she came along and I was like, I'm gonna need some help. So I started watching or looking for some content, and I went to my favorite place, which is YouTube, where I watch a lot of content. I started searching for, how should I look after my puppy? What do you do in the first 24 hours of bringing a puppy home? Like all the things. And I searched all these questions and then of course, the minute I started searching the algorithm on YouTube started throwing up more videos I might like, and I stumbled across this guy called Will Atherton. And Will had got loads of [00:02:00] videos on how to deal with a puppy and what a puppy should do and how to basically train it. And he also talked about the fact that if you didn't train your puppy, the problem you were going to get down the line is you were going to get a really unruly dog. And one of the considerations I had was I had got this puppy who was a golden retriever, and she was going to be a big dog. So how on earth would I make sure that I didn't have this big, massive dog on my hands that I couldn't control? So after watching. Video after video, after video. I was there for a few hours watching all these different videos. At the end of every video will talked about a program, a perfect puppy course, and obviously being a marketer for one, but someone who had the problem. The pain of, I've got a puppy. I don't want it to be unruly, and I also don't want a big grown dog that I can't control. I went and had a look at the Perfect Puppy course while I was there, and while I was in his content, I managed to find a free mini [00:03:00] course that he had about training your puppy. And I opted in for that. I watched it and basically that, and the videos gave me enough confidence that this guy knew what he was talking about and. I went and bought the Perfect puppy course. Now, when I bought it, it was about 250 pounds, and within the space of about three hours, I'd gone from not knowing who this guy was to giving him about 250 pounds. And the reason I'm telling you this story is because there are five key things that he did that I think you can take away and learn from this when you are selling online. Step number one, he had bingeable content that built my trust. So when I found his first video, I was able to then go and see. He had loads of other videos, and then I went down a rabbit hole of watching these videos, and then I went and found him on social media and saw he was all over social media. So for me. I was able to really get to know this guy really quickly because he had [00:04:00] content. Now, someone might not buy after watching one video, but after watching video, after video, after video, after going down a rabbit hole and looking at someone's social media, after seeing that there is lots of content out there and binging the content, they are much more likely to buy. So step one, have that bingeable content. So if you do not have bingeable content, IE. If I can't find you online and watch what you do and how you do it, then you are gonna make it very difficult for me to even engage with you, let alone buy from you. Number two, he had a lead magnet that captured the intent to buy. Okay, so his lead magnet, his freebie, his mini course, was a perfect prerequisite for the thing I wanted to buy. It was an introduction for some of the basics that you need to know about getting started with your puppy, which was almost step zero. In the steps of wanting a trained puppy. Now, it's interesting. Normally when I would talk about a lead magnet, [00:05:00] I would talk about getting them onto your list and then you nurture them on your list. However, in this particular case, I barely read an email that he sent me other than getting the email to actually log into the little mini course that I could take a look at. I wasn't actually paying attention to his emails because quite honestly, he couldn't have sent me enough emails in time because I did it in such a short space of time. So he delivered a lead magnet that I could then also binge watch because I did. I went through it fairly quickly, and in fact, I don't even think I went through the whole thing. I just got past some of the first couple of videos before I was like, yes, I absolutely need this, because the next thing he did in step three. Was he basically reconfirmed the pain and the urgency within the lead magnet. So within the lead magnet, within the video, he reconfirmed why I needed the course even more. And it wasn't so direct as selling. It was talking about like he would [00:06:00] introduce a concept and then we'd talk about the fact of if we don't get this nailed now, or if we are not learning how to. Deal with this now, then down the line, this is gonna cause a bigger problem. So he was really addressing all of my fears. My fears of, I've got a big golden retriever dog that basically is going to be so hard to deal with. I'm not gonna be able to walk because she's gonna be so big and she might pull, and I need her not to jump u...
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