LKR ROOM Talk

Reilly Beatty and Stacie Miller
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Business coaching for female entrepreneurs and women small business owners. The go - to business resource for women entrepreneurs. In this weekly podcast, you will learn how to scale your business with the development, marketing, sales and operational knowledge traditionally kept secret behind the locker room of the good ole' boys club. Take a seat at the table and break down the locker room door with us!

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    How to Utilize AI In Your Small Business | Ep 11

    In this episode, you will be introduced to the do’s and don’ts when it comes to AI as a small business owner. AI can be a wonderful tool to elevate your business and increase productivity but only when utilized properly. We will chat about how we recommend utilizing AI in your business.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The good and bad when it comes to AI Big mistakes we are seeing female founders make when utilizing AI  How to begin utilizing AI properly in your business today ABOUT LKR ROOM & THE PODCAST Welcome back to the LKR ROOM Talk Podcast! We’re breaking down the door to the "Good Old Boys Club" to bring you the business, marketing, and sales strategies traditional circles keep secret. Every single week we provide practical, transparent, and actionable business coaching for women entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their business. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe so you never miss an episode! RESOURCES & LINKS: Website & Business Resources: https://lkr-room.com Join Our Substack, The Game Plan: Get weekly small business & sports RD business tips straight to your inbox. Connect with Us Online Reilly Beatty - LinkedIn | Instagram Stacie Miller - LinkedIn

  2. Sep 10

    Bottom of the Funnel Marketing for Small Business Owners | Ep 10

    Are you struggling to convert your interested leads into paying clients? In this episode of the LKR ROOM Talk Podcast, co-hosts Reilly Beatty (small business owner) and Stacie Miller (corporate executive insider) wrap up our 3-part series on the Marketing Funnel by diving deep into the Bottom of Funnel (BOFU). KEY TAKEAWAYS Learn how to transition leads from marketing directly into sales opportunities, why you shouldn't say "yes" to every potential client, and how fast follow-up times can make or break your conversions! What bottom-of-funnel engagement actually looks like (1-on-1 interactions, discovery calls, and DM conversions). Why saying "no" to the wrong clients protects your business and keeps your retention high. How following up within hours (or automating touchpoints) dramatically increases your close rate. When to utilize data and when to instead use gut feelings to fix leaks in your sales funnel ABOUT LKR ROOM & THE PODCAST Welcome back to the LKR ROOM Talk Podcast! We’re breaking down the door to the "Good Old Boys Club" to bring you the business, marketing, and sales strategies traditional circles keep secret. Every single week we provide practical, transparent, and actionable business coaching for women entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their business. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

  3. Sep 3

    Middle of the Funnel Marketing for Small Business Owners

    Welcome back to the LKR ROOM Talk Podcast with small business owner Reilly Beatty and corporate executive insider Stacie Miller! We’re breaking down the door to the "Good Old Boys Club" to bring you the business, marketing, and sales strategies traditional circles keep secret. In this episode, we’re finishing up our multi-part series on the Marketing Funnel! We dive deep into the Middle of Funnel (MoFu) and explain how to transition prospects from broad awareness into high-converting, paying, and retained clients. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Middle of Funnel (MoFu): How to run targeted "one-to-few" strategies (webinars, workshops, and niche opt-ins). The "MoFu" Trap: How giving away too much information for free prevents leads from converting into paying clients. Speed to Lead: The importance of following up within 24 hours (or automated SLA systems) drastically boosts your conversion rate. BUSINESS RESOURCES Website & Business Resources: https://lkr-room.com Join Our Substack, The Game Plan: Get weekly small business & sports RD business tips straight to your inbox. Connect with Us on LinkedIn Reilly Beatty - LinkedIn  Stacie Miller - LinkedIn ABOUT LKR ROOM TALK Hosted by Reilly Beatty (Sports RD & Small Business Owner) and Stacie Miller (Corporate Executive Insider), LKR ROOM Talk provides practical, transparent, and actionable business coaching for women entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their business. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

  4. Aug 25

    What is Top of the Funnel Marketing? | Ep 8

    In this episode, you will learn about how to build awareness with your top of funnel marketing experience. A strong top of funnel marketing strategy will allow your business to build brand awareness and increase your client load without hard selling. You will learn how to take this corporate concept and translate it into something you can actually implement as a small business owner. We will cover all the do's and don'ts of that come up when implementing a marketing funnel in your business. Key Topics Recap of the marketing funnel (Make sure to check out episodes 5 and 6 if you haven't already!)Discuss how to implement top of the funnel marketing strategies to increase broad awareness and one-to-many communicationLearn popular top of marketing funnel ideas Discuss how you can collect data that helps ensure your funnel is working correctly Want to learn more? Connect with us at www.lkr-room.com and join our newsletter on substack The Game Plan

  5. Aug 18

    How to Find the Right Business Coach | Ep 7

    Tired of fake $100K-a-month business "gurus"? In this Banter episode, we break down how female founders can spot red flags, find credible business coaches, and avoid one-size-fits-all advice. Time Stamps 03:57 - The problem with "copy-paste" business coaches on social media 05:17 - Red flags vs. real credibility: Evaluating background over vanity metrics 09:31 - Practical ways to find legitimate, local, and specialized business resources 11:02 - How to identify your exact operational gaps before spending thousands 12:48 - Kick or Keep: Are we kicking out business coaches or keeping them in the LKR ROOM? Key Takeaways & Resources Verify Credibility First: Look beyond follower counts and self-reported income. Check LinkedIn, educational backgrounds, and track records with other businesses. Audit Your Specific Needs: Don't hire a general coach for a vague problem. Figure out your precise bottleneck (marketing, ops, sales) and hire a niche specialist. Leverage Free Local Resources: Look into local, government-subsidized small business centers and local business bureaus before dropping huge investments on online courses. Connect with the LKR ROOM: Check out our new company page on LinkedIn or shoot us your questions at info@lkr-room.com Let’s connect! Reilly Beatty - LinkedIn  Stacie Miller - LinkedIn

  6. Aug 11

    Real Life Examples of Product Market Fit and the Marketing Funnel for Small Business Owners | Ep 6

    In this episode, you will walk through some real life examples on how product market fit and the marketing funnel work together, and why small business owners should not jump straight into marketing before getting the offer right. Real examples include a dietitian, a yoga studio, and a plumber to show how each stage of the funnel can succeed or break down independently. Key topics Product market fit and its relationship to marketing Breaking down the different sections of the marketing funnel and sharing why you should care as a small business owner  Understand how each funnel stage can work independently, so one broken piece does not mean the whole business is broken Learn why many business owners make the mistake of blaming price when their product market fit or marketing funnel is actually to blame Be introduced to the topic that data should guide business decisions instead of guesses or panic Free Business Resources LinkedIn Homepage LKR ROOM website Let’s connect! Reilly Beatty - LinkedIn  Stacie Miller - LinkedIn

  7. Aug 4

    A Marketing Funnel Breakdown for Your Small Business | Ep 5

    In this episode, female founders can learn how to refine their approach to finding the right product market fit and effectively leveraging the marketing funnel. If you're feeling overwhelmed about how to connect with your ideal audience and convert leads, this discussion provides practical insights and real-world examples that clarify these crucial concepts. Key Topics Learn more about product market fit, emphasizing the matching of your product with the right market space. Visualizing the market as a physical or digital marketplace and the importance of niching to target your specific audience. Breaking down the concept of the marketing funnel into three stages: top of funnel (brand awareness), middle of funnel (engagement), and bottom of funnel (conversion), with relatable examples. How social media, websites, and low-cost offers serve as top of funnel outreach for small businesses. The significance of targeted activities like newsletters, discovery calls, and application processes in the middle and bottom of the funnel. The importance of data-driven decision-making and continuously iterating the funnel based on performance metrics. Common pitfalls such as overcomplicating your product market fit or misjudging where potential customers drop off. Real-life case studies, including a dietitian overcoming sales breakdowns by refining her niche  and focusing on specific outcomes. The value of community, peer feedback, and ongoing review to improve your marketing effectiveness over time. Free Business Resources LinkedIn Homepage LKR ROOM website Let’s connect! Reilly Beatty - LinkedIn  Stacie Miller - LinkedIn

  8. Jul 28

    How to Optimize Your Professional Page on LinkedIn for Growth as a Small Business Owner | Ep 4

    In this Banter episode, Reilly and Stacie give you their opinion on the power of LinkedIn for small business owners. From building professional networks to leveraging free marketing opportunities, they share actionable tips and insights to maximize your presence on one of the best free resources for small business owners. Key Topics: The evolution of LinkedIn from a resume platform to an all-in-one professional network How small businesses can use LinkedIn for free marketing and recruiting Best practices for engaging authentically as an entrepreneur on LinkedIn The importance of consistency and providing value-driven content Amplifying others’ posts to build community and support Using LinkedIn’s paid tools for targeted growth Tips for beginners: profiling, mimicking successful pages, and engaging authentically The role of messaging and direct outreach in maintaining connections Free Business Resources LinkedIn Homepage LKR ROOM website Let’s connect! Reilly Beatty - LinkedIn | Instagram Stacie Miller - LinkedIn

  9. Jul 21

    What is Product Market Fit and How Do You Achieve It as a Small Business | Ep 3

    In this episode, Reilly and Stacie dive deep into the concept of product market fit. Together you will discuss what it is, why it’s crucial for your small business, and how to achieve it. If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure whether your product or service truly resonates with your target market, this episode offers practical frameworks and actionable steps to clarify and refine your approach. You will learn: The importance of defining your product and understanding your market separately first How to identify your target audience's needs, desires, and pain points The risks of focusing too much on your product without testing market demand The concept of ongoing iteration in product market fit—why it’s a continuous process How to use market engagement signals (likes, DMs, webinar attendance) to gauge alignment between offer and market Practical steps for starting to define your your product and market  The role of branding and naming clarity in communicating with your target audience Lessons learned from personal business experiences related to market testing How corporate frameworks like sales funnels apply to small business contexts Learn more at www.lkr-room.com Connect with the hosts: Reilly Beatty - LinkedIn | Instagram Stacie Miller - LinkedIn

  10. Jul 21

    How to Niche Down to Grow Your Business | Ep 2

    Most women entrepreneurs get stuck chasing massive audiences or trying to do everything at once. By being afraid to cut people out of their business, they end up as a generalist that results in zero dollars and zero clients. The real game changer is mastering product market fit and in this episode, you'll discover how narrowing your focus can explode your success faster than you ever imagined. Together, we will go dive deep into niching, showing you how small tweaks in defining your ideal customer and refining your offer can lead to massive growth. From unraveling common misconceptions about market size to sharing real stories about a pro soccer player niche that backfired, we reveal the overlooked secrets that could make or break expanding your business.  You’ll learn concrete questions to ask yourself, how to evaluate whether your service aligns with what your market truly wants, and why your next step might be as simple as putting pen to paper. Whether you’re launching a new service or refining an existing offer, understanding and applying product market fit is the key to turning social media engagement into cash, avoiding costly missteps, and building a sustainable, scalable business. Mastering product market fit is the foundation for skyrocketing your success and this episode shows you exactly how to get started. Learn more at www.lkr-room.com

  11. Jul 21

    Why Women Entrepreneurs Need a New Kind of Locker Room | Ep 1

    Welcome to the ultimate business coaching podcast for women entrepreneurs, female founders, and small business owners who are ready to break through the glass ceiling and scale their companies. If you are tired of the old-school "boys' club" approach to growth, you’re in the right place. Each week, we break down the locker room door to give you actionable business development strategies, proven marketing tactics, high-converting sales funnels, and streamlined operational processes. Whether you are looking to increase your revenue, master your marketing, or transition from a solo practitioner to a CEO, this podcast delivers the no-nonsense advice and entrepreneurial mindset shifts you need. Tune in every week to learn how to simplify your operations, attract your dream clients, and sustainably grow and scale your small business. Learn more about Reilly, Stacie and the LKR ROOM community at www.lkr-room.com. Here you will also be able to join our free newsletter "The Game Plan" for more business resources.

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Business coaching for female entrepreneurs and women small business owners. The go - to business resource for women entrepreneurs. In this weekly podcast, you will learn how to scale your business with the development, marketing, sales and operational knowledge traditionally kept secret behind the locker room of the good ole' boys club. Take a seat at the table and break down the locker room door with us!

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  • Creator
    Reilly Beatty and Stacie Miller
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Reilly Beatty and Stacie Miller
  • Show Website
    LKR ROOM Talk