The Self-Makers Podcast | Marketing Strategy & Business Growth for Service Providers

Hazal Ozturk

The Self-Makers Podcast, hosted by marketing strategist and business coach Hazal Ozturk, delivers actionable marketing strategies and business growth insights for service-based business owners ready to scale sustainably. Drawing from 13+ years of combined, corporate marketing experience and proven success helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses, Hazal shares simple, strategic approaches to marketing that actually work in 2025. Each episode brings you implementable marketing tips, authentic business growth conversations, and behind-the-scenes insights from both Hazal, her guests and clients. Perfect for service providers, coaches, and online business owners who want to: Create sustainable marketing systems that attract aligned clientsScale their business without the overwhelmGenerate consistent income through proven strategiesBuild a business that feels regulated and easefulNew episodes every week featuring real conversations about what it really takes to grow a successful service-based business in 2025. Listen in for straightforward marketing strategy, business growth tips, and honest insights from someone who's been there - both in as a marketing strategist and as a successful business owner.

  1. 2025-03-19

    81. Building a Personal Brand AI Can't Replicate And Your Unfair Advantage in 2025

    Feel like you're drowning in a sea of sameness online? In this AI-dominated landscape, your unique voice and lived experience are your unfair advantage. In this episode, I break down: Why your personal brand is your most valuable asset in 2025 (and no, being "good at what you do" isn't enough)The exact content formats getting real engagement right now (spoiler: it's not your how-to tips)How to weave your authentic stories into marketing that connects and convertsThe Instagram formats that are actually working (and why talking to camera is non-negotiable)Simple ways to humanise your sales process in a world of automationsBecause here's what I know for sure: Your personality, perspective, and human connection are impossible for AI to replicate. Stop hiding behind generic content and start showing up as the irreplaceable expert you are. Ready to stop blending in and start standing out? Let's make some magic. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get my 27-page Lead Magnet Success Manual with 19 proven lead magnet formats for 2025! > LINK https://heyhazal.com/19-proven-lead-magnet-formats HAZAL'S LINKS The Self-Makers Mastermind: https://heyhazal.com/self-makers-mastermind  Marketing Call Book $20k Marketing Call Instagram: @Hey.Hazal Website: https://heyhazal.com/ #PersonalBranding #ContentStrategy #AIMarketing #2025Marketing #StandOutOnline #AuthenticMarketing #Entrepreneur #SmallBusinessTips #MarketingCoach #SocialMediaStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Storytelling #InstagramMarketing #ContentCreation #OnlineBusiness #BusinessCoach #PersonalBrandMessaging #SelfMakers #MarketingTips #DigitalMarketing

    12 min
  2. 2025-02-10

    79. Stop Waiting for Clients to Find You: Attracting Dream Clients with Brand and Design (Part 2) with Jacqui Naunton

    REGISTER FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS: From Random Leads To Reliable Revenue, Your Marketing Pipeline For Predictable $20k Months  REGISTER HERE FOR FREE Ever looked at your Instagram and felt embarrassed to share it with potential clients? Recorded live from our business retreat (complete with roosters and baby giggles in the background! 🐓), brand strategist Jacqui Naunton and I dive into why even amazing service providers struggle to attract clients without a recommendation. Real talk: Your potential clients make a decision about working with you within 7 seconds of seeing your brand. What's yours saying about you?⚡️ In this honest conversation, we explore: ➡️ The surprising brand mistakes costing you dream clients ➡️ Why looking "professional" has nothing to do with being fancy ➡️ The customer journey most business owners completely miss ➡️ A simple brand upgrade you can implement today ➡️ Plus: The mindset shift that changes everything about how you show up Because here's what I know for sure: You're too good at what you do to let an inconsistent brand hold you back 🌟 Don't forget to catch Part 1 on 'Seriously in Business' podcast where we dive into the marketing side of moving beyond word of mouth! ABOUT JACQUI: Jacqui Naunton is a graphic designer turned online design coach for small business owners. Jacqui is the CEO of White Deer Graphic Design where she has helped hundreds of passionate business owners grow their businesses by giving them the skills and confidence they need to create their own incredible visual brand and graphics. Jacqui has helped her clients sell out workshops, gain followers and book out their businesses through the power of design. Jacqui is the host of Seriously in Business, the podcast for all things branding, design, marketing and business strategy. She also serves hundreds of thousands on viewers on her YouTube channel with branding advice and Canva tutorials, and leads a team in her virtual design studio to create brands, graphics and templates for passionate business owners. Jacqui is a mum, cheesecake lover and Canva enthusiast. JACQUI'S LINKS: Jacqui's FREE MASTERCLASS: www.whitedeer.com.au/designmasterclass Jacqui's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@jacquinaunton Jacqui's Instagram: www.instagram.com/whitedeergd #BrandStrategy #MarketingStrategy #BusinessBranding #ServiceProvider"

    19 min
  3. 2025-01-21

    77. Stop Feeling Overwhelmed in Your Marketing: A Simple Framework for Prioritising What Actually Scales | Business Productivity Tips 2025

    Staring at your endless to-do list, wondering what to tackle first? Those half-finished Canva designs and abandoned lead magnets aren't going anywhere... In this productivity-focused episode, I'm sharing the exact decision-making framework I use (and teach my mastermind clients!) to cut through the noise and focus on what actually moves your business forward. Ready to stop feeling scattered and start seeing real growth in your business? This episode reveals my surprisingly simple approach to getting unstuck and making real progress. ⚡️ You'll discover: ➡️ The first question to ask yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed (it's not what you think!) ➡️ How to identify which tasks actually scale your business ➡️ My method for separating 'business as usual' from needle-moving activities ➡️ The key to making decisions that drive sustainable growth Because here's what I know for sure: You don't need a complicated strategy to scale - you just need the right framework to focus on what matters 🌟 FREE DOWNLOAD: Get my 27-page Lead Magnet Success Manual with 19 proven lead magnet formats for 2025! > LINK https://heyhazal.com/19-proven-lead-magnet-formats #BusinessProductivity #BusinessGrowth #ProductivityTips #BusinessStrategy #BusinessCoach #TimeManagement" HAZAL'S LINKS The Self-Makers Mastermind: https://heyhazal.com/self-makers-mastermind  Marketing Call Book $20k Marketing Call Instagram: @Hey.Hazal Website: https://heyhazal.com/

    13 min

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The Self-Makers Podcast, hosted by marketing strategist and business coach Hazal Ozturk, delivers actionable marketing strategies and business growth insights for service-based business owners ready to scale sustainably. Drawing from 13+ years of combined, corporate marketing experience and proven success helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses, Hazal shares simple, strategic approaches to marketing that actually work in 2025. Each episode brings you implementable marketing tips, authentic business growth conversations, and behind-the-scenes insights from both Hazal, her guests and clients. Perfect for service providers, coaches, and online business owners who want to: Create sustainable marketing systems that attract aligned clientsScale their business without the overwhelmGenerate consistent income through proven strategiesBuild a business that feels regulated and easefulNew episodes every week featuring real conversations about what it really takes to grow a successful service-based business in 2025. Listen in for straightforward marketing strategy, business growth tips, and honest insights from someone who's been there - both in as a marketing strategist and as a successful business owner.