EPISODE 43 OF THE MARKETING SOLUTIONS PODCAST: 3 Things I Can't Live Without in My Business + It's My Birthday and You Get the Presents!

Sonya McIntyre-Reid:

Hello, hello. This is going to be a short and sweet podcast episode today because it is my birthday. And to celebrate, I'm giving away an epic prize pack. Now, I love birthdays. In fact, I insist not only on having a birthday day or even a birthday week but an entire birthday month. When I put up a post last week about my birthday month, I could not believe the amount of Virgos I'm friends with and who are business owners. Not to be all woo, but it must be written in the stars that we're inclined to take the leap and be drawn to having our own businesses.

            So let me take you through the prizes, including three things that I cannot live without in my business. Number one, books, I am a total bookworm. I always have several books on the go and another one I'm listening to on Audible, which is like an audiobook app. If you haven't checked it out, go and do so. It's amazing.

            In the past year, I've absolutely loved reading Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins. I actually listened to the audiobook of this, which was excellent because the narrator chats with David as key events happened in the book. David's life has been absolutely incredible. What he has overcome and gone on to achieve is amazing. A core message of this book is that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. This book pushes you to unlock that extra 60%.

            The second book is one I read ages ago, and honestly, I've bought this book for 15 people. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg was a game-changer for me. It explores the challenges women face in trying to get ahead, but it's backed up by really careful research. It's a must-read for every man and woman in business.

            Another book I couldn't wait to get my hands on this year was Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo. I did Marie's B-School years ago when I first started my business and I credit her online show, MarieTV, to helping give me the courage to take the leap and focus on my business full-time.

            I'm also going to throw in a book that I reference all of the time in my workshops. It's Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary V. And it's a goodie. So despite being written years ago, the principles on social media still stand. So I love it.

            The final book I'm including is The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama. So my mom got me this book when I was in high school, stressing big time over exams. I put so much pressure on myself to get a hundred percent every test. And rather than lecturing me on why this was absolutely ridiculous, which it was, she bought me this book and inscribed on the inside, "My darling Sonya, May this book bring you happiness. Love Mom." When I'm feeling overwhelmed or life throws me a curve ball, as it did with mom's passing earlier this year, I still pick this up and read a few chapters.

            All right, now you've got your life and mindset sorted with some actionable marketing tips, stress management, and a bit of a kick up the bum, it's time to sit down and focus to get the work done. And this would not be possible without coffee. Anyone who follows me on Insta knows that this is a nonnegotiable for me. It's not so much the caffeine hit to keep me focused, or maybe it is, but it gets me out of the office and gives my brain a little break. So in lieu of coffee together, I want you to enjoy a week of coffee at your local cafe on me.

            Now you've smashed out a great week of work and have ticked off some big business wins, it's time to celebrate. As business owners, we do not do this enough. You're moving forward every day in your business. Give yourself a pat on the back with a bottle of bubbles. The one I sit when I celebrate a big Kiss win. When Friday arvo comes around and I've had a full-on week doing what I love, marketing clients' businesses and helping small business owners, I'll pop a bottle of my favorite bubbles with a girlfriend over a platter and sit and talk nonsense for a few hours. Ah, what bliss.

            But that's not all. In addition to these epic goodies, you'll also get the clarity and strategy to move the needle in your business with a one-on-one marketing session with yours truly, valued at $250. Learn the client-getting strategies we use for our clients with access to my soon-to-be-released, top secret membership, valued at $960.

            Okay. Okay, Sonya, I get it. This is epic. How do I enter? Well, I'm so glad you asked. All you have to do is head to our social pages on Facebook where Kiss Marketing AW, if you type facebook.com/kissmarketingaw and kiss_marketing on Instagram. Follow the easy peasy steps on there and enter as many times as you like. The winner will be drawn at random and announced at the end of my birthday month, that is, the 30th of September. Good luck, guys.