#116 Struggling to Get Clients? Simplify Your Audience, Offer & Messaging for Clarity

Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners: Educated Empowered Inspired

If you’ve ever felt like you’re just throwing things out there and hoping something sticks in your business, this episode is for you. We’re kicking off a special series based on my Dream Business Blueprint, and today’s focus is on Stage One: Business Breakthrough—the foundation every business needs to succeed. I’m walking you through the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make at this stage and the three key things you need to focus on to build a strong, sustainable business.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why clarity is everything – If you’re not clear on who you serve, what you offer, and how to talk about it, everything else in your business will feel hard.
  • The “Start Anytime” Offer – Make it easy for people to work with you by creating a simple entry point.
  • Business Basics Matter – You don’t need fancy systems, but you do need the essentials: a way to take payments, schedule clients, and communicate effectively.
  • The biggest mistake new entrepreneurs make is that jumping straight into marketing without a solid foundation leads to frustration and wasted effort.

Feeling stuck in this stage? Let’s chat! Book a Client Attraction Clarity Call with me—no pressure, just a casual conversation to help you move forward. Grab a spot here: https://shellyniehaus.com/connect

Resources:

  • Client Attraction Clarity Call: https://shellyniehaus.com/connect
  • Podcast Listeners Resource Guide - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/guide
  • List Builder Growth Scorecard - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/scorecard
  • Marketing Makeover Strategy Session - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/marketingmakeover
  • The Business Power Hour - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/powerhour 
  • Women Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/prayercall
  • Email Quickstart Guide - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/emailguide
  • Profitable FB Profile Guide - https://resources.shellyniehaus.com/fbprofile
  • Convertkit - https://partners.convertkit.com/shellyniehaus
  • Equipt360 All-in-One Markerting Software - https://equipt360.com/?_from=shelly75


Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

  • Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

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