Mindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith

Deborah C. Smith
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Welcome to Mindset to Market, your go-to podcast for practical tools and solutions for the everyday challenges of being a creative and spiritual entrepreneur living in a material world.  If you’re a mission-driven, creative solopreneur, and you're ready to jump into messy action to grow your online business... you’re in the right place. Your host, Deborah C. Smith, is a holistic business coach, online marketing consultant and former owner of the multi 6-figure citywide juice bar and holistic nutrition company. The goal is to inspire and support your entrepreneurial journey with creative problem-solving, mindset shifts, daily practices and motivation to help you take imperfect action so you too can find balance while building your dream business.  Don't wait to start building your profitable online business, one that is soulful and aligned with your big life dreams! Join the Mindset to Market course and weekly group mastermind and immediately shift into growth and abundance mode for your small business. Learn how to set daily routines that align you for clarity in your business offers, expand your capacity to receive, clarify your brand and offer suite and hit that 6 figure mark through clear messaging and streamlined tech!

  1. 5D AGO

    #96 - How to Turn Your Purpose Into Profits

    In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact framework I use with my coaching clients to help them turn their soul-driven mission into real, sustainable income. You’ll hear the story of my client Chloe, a wellness coach who went from burnt out and scattered to booking over $10K in sales in just a few weeks without any complicated funnels. We break down the 3 essential layers of profitable purpose:  → Your Spark (your story + passion)  → The Struggle (a clear problem you solve)  → The System (your repeatable, teachable framework) If you’ve been spinning in the messy middle or working hard but not seeing the results, you’re going to love this one. Plus, I’ll tell you how to get early access to my upcoming From Purpose to Profit video training, where I walk you through this process step by step. 🎯 Want in early? DM me the word “ALIGN” on Instagram or click here to join the waitlist! Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com. 20% Off Sakara Plant-Based Meal ProgramUse code DEBSAKARA at checkout for 20% OFF your first order with Sakara Life. Email Marketing: Start FREE with KITJoin the Creator Network on KIT and create life-long fans and customers!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance. 🎉 Work with Deborah Learn More 💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com 💕 Follow on the 'Gram. @deborah_smith_coaching

    23 min

  2. NOV 4

    #95 - Simplify to Sell: The Mindset Shift That Grew My Sales by 60%

    There comes a moment in every solopreneur journey when you have to pause and ask: Is this effort actually aligned with what I set out to create? Or am I just doing what I “should,” chasing every shiny tactic, and exhausting myself in the process? In this short but powerful mindset episode, I share the personal story behind how I simplified my business while caregiving for my mother, let go of misaligned strategies, and made space for more income, impact, and clarity.  You’ll hear how I: Deleted 350+ email subscribers in a bold list cleanseFocused on just one offer for 6 months (and saw a 60% increase in sales)Developed a quantum leap mindset shift that changed everything✨ Plus: I invite you to my free class Strategy & Soul: Align Your 6-Figure Systems ✨ And share how to join my private 30-Day Sprint for end-of-year momentum If you’ve been feeling pulled in a million directions, this is your call back to clarity, courage, and focus. Because you’re closer than you think. 📩 Inquire about the 30-Day Coaching Sprint via DM on Instagram @deborah_smith_coaching or email hello@deborahcsmith.com Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com. 20% Off Sakara Plant-Based Meal ProgramUse code DEBSAKARA at checkout for 20% OFF your first order with Sakara Life. Email Marketing: Start FREE with KITJoin the Creator Network on KIT and create life-long fans and customers!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance. 🎉 Work with Deborah Learn More 💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com 💕 Follow on the 'Gram. @deborah_smith_coaching

    23 min

  3. OCT 28

    #94 - Data-Driven Funnels & Diagnostic Assessments That Convert – with Maeve Ferguson

    What if your lead magnet didn’t just collect email addresses but actually sorted, scored, and qualified your dream clients? In this jam-packed episode, I sit down with Maeve Ferguson, business strategist and creator of The Client Engine, a powerful system that turns your intellectual property into an evergreen lead generation machine. Maeve shares the secrets behind diagnostic assessments (aka quiz funnels on steroids), and how she uses data + segmentation to help clients attract high-ticket buyers without wasting time on dead-end discovery calls. Here’s what we unpack:  → The difference between a fun quiz and a diagnostic assessment  → The most important metrics that matter at every funnel stage → How to score and sort leads based on buying readiness → Why your sales calls should start with data, not guesswork → The one mistake most experts make with lead magnets (and how to fix it) Maeve brings a refreshing, no-fluff approach to marketing with deep wisdom from her background in private equity and years running a multi 6-figure business… all from a horse farm in Ireland 🐎🌧 If you’re ready to work smarter, optimize your funnel, and stop shouting into the void, this is a must-listen. LINKS & RESOURCES: 💻 Take Maeve’s Impact Score Assessment: https://impactscoreassessment.com  🧠 Learn more about The Client Engine: https://maeveferguson.com/application 🎧 Listen to Maeve's podcast here --> https://www.maeveferguson.com/experttothoughtleader Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com. 20% Off Sakara Plant-Based Meal ProgramUse code DEBSAKARA at checkout for 20% OFF your first order with Sakara Life. Email Marketing: Start FREE with KITJoin the Creator Network on KIT and create life-long fans and customers!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance. 🎉 Work with Deborah Learn More 💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com 💕 Follow on the 'Gram. @deborah_smith_coaching

    1h 4m

  4. OCT 21

    #93 - Validate Before You Build: The Winning Strategy to Pre-Sell Your Offer

    What if you didn’t have to wait until everything was “ready” to start making money from your next offer? In this episode, I’m walking you through a "Pre-Sell With Soul" strategy. This is a proven, soulful way to invite in your first clients before your program or course is fully built. The goal is to validate your offer in real-time, and create a container that works for you and your clients. ✨ I’m also sharing real behind-the-scenes insight from a few of my current clients who are actively filling up future offers with this strategy. Whether you’re pivoting, creating something new, or ready to ditch perfectionism and start serving, this episode is your permission slip to move forward with clarity and momentum. 🎯 You’ll learn: Why pre-selling is the smartest move you can makeThe 6 essentials of the Pre-Sell With Soul methodHow to lead with vision and invite aligned clients in earlyThe mindset shifts that make soulful selling easierReady to pre-well your offer with soul but want to shoot some ideas around first? Book a free 20-min Breakthrough Session and let's craft it. *** 🧡 If you’re ready for high-touch 1:1 coaching to launch your offer before the year’s out, I’ve got 2 spots left. DM me or email me today to see if I can help you. *** Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com. Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance. 🎉 Work with Deborah Learn More 💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com 💕 Follow on the 'Gram. @deborah_smith_coaching

    35 min

  5. OCT 14

    #92 - Your Q4 Game Plan: 5 Tools to Finish the Year Strong

    Still hoping to hit your sales goals before the end of the year, but feeling behind, scattered, or unsure where to focus?  Let's fix it! In this episode, I'm sharing a soulful yet strategic Q4 Game Plan to help you simplify your priorities, generate momentum, and make aligned sales in the final stretch of 2025. Learn 5 practical tools to clarify your offer, reverse engineer your revenue, and build weekly momentum so you can end the year strong. Plus learn how to use the free Q4 Planning Checklist (linked below) to make it happen. Whether you’re still building your business or ready to scale, this episode will help you close the year with confidence and clarity. Links Mentioned: 🎧 Free Q4 Game Plan Checklist 🚀 Join the Soulful Sales Accelerator (starts Nov. 3) 📦 Foundations Group Coaching (6-month group program to clarify your offer and build your funnel + automated systems) Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com. 20% Off Sakara Plant-Based Meal ProgramUse code DEBSAKARA at checkout for 20% OFF your first order with Sakara Life. Email Marketing: Start FREE with KITJoin the Creator Network on KIT and create life-long fans and customers!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance. 🎉 Work with Deborah Learn More 💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com 💕 Follow on the 'Gram. @deborah_smith_coaching

    33 min

  6. OCT 8

    #91 - How to Choose the Right Marketing Strategies For YOU with Michelle DeNio

    If you've ever felt overwhelmed by all the marketing noise (ahem 🙋🏼‍♀️), then this episode is your reset button. 👏 In this powerful peer-to-peer convo, I sit down with business coach + marketing strategist Michelle DeNio to talk about what no one tells you: 👉 Every marketing strategy can work. But not every strategy will work for you. Michelle breaks down how to cut through the noise, stop chasing shiny tactics, and build a marketing strategy that fits YOUR values, brain, lifestyle, and capacity. We talk about finding clarity, ditching misaligned launches, and trusting yourself to say “no” to the cookie-cutter playbooks. 🎯 Whether you're stuck in strategy burnout or wondering what to focus on next, this episode is packed with clarity. Big Takeaways: 💡 How to reverse-engineer a strategy that matches your lifestyle🤯 Why your business model should fit your energy type (not a guru’s funnel)🚫 The dangers of one-size-fits-all advice🧠 The mindset shifts every solopreneur needs to scale sustainably🔄 A real look at email, podcasts, launches, SEO, and networking — what actually works (and for who)Michelle also shares: Her favorite underrated strategy for lead generation 🔥Why she hosts weekly 4-on-4 networking calls that are full of referralsHow she turned coffee chats into a 6-figure business without fancy funnelsThis is a real, honest conversation for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are done with the overwhelm and ready to show up in alignment. 🔗 Connect with Michelle: michelledenioconsulting.com 👉🏻 Register for a Four on Four Networking session. 👯‍♀️ Join Back Pocket Insights Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com. 20% Off Sakara Plant-Based Meal ProgramUse code DEBSAKARA at checkout for 20% OFF your first order with Sakara Life. Email Marketing: Start FREE with KITJoin the Creator Network on KIT and create life-long fans and customers!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance. 🎉 Work with Deborah Learn More 💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com 💕 Follow on the 'Gram. @deborah_smith_coaching

    1h 1m

  7. SEP 30

    #90 - 5 Signs Your Sales Strategy is Out of Alignment (and How to Fix Them)

    Are you doing all the right things in your business? You're posting, showing up, sharing offers and following up, but creating sales still feels like you're standing awkwardly against the wall at the dance wondering if anyone sees you?  Yeah. Been there.  The problem might not be your funnel, your script, or your price point. It might be that your sales energy is out of alignment. In this episode, I share the 5 signs that your sales strategy is out of alignment and how to shift back into integrity. These signs show up whether you’re selling a $5,000 coaching program or a $15 product, because alignment isn’t about the number, it’s about the energy behind your sales process. You’ll hear real examples from my own journey and client stories, plus I’ll give you a mini self-audit prompt for each sign so you can start spotting leaks in your own sales approach. When you realign your energy, sales conversations stop feeling like you're chasing a high-school crush and start feeling like the best people are coming to your party. 👉 Ready to go deeper? Grab my Premium Client Energetic Self-Audit here:  Start My Self-Audit Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com. 20% Off Sakara Plant-Based Meal ProgramUse code DEBSAKARA at checkout for 20% OFF your first order with Sakara Life. Email Marketing: Start FREE with KITJoin the Creator Network on KIT and create life-long fans and customers!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance. 🎉 Work with Deborah Learn More 💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com 💕 Follow on the 'Gram. @deborah_smith_coaching

    33 min

  8. SEP 23

    #89 - How to Stay Visible on Social Media Without Performing: A Mindset Shift for Solopreneurs

    Is social media and being online feeling like a heavy lift or a performance these days? You're not alone, especially in today’s polarized, noisy digital world. In this solo episode of Mindset to Market, I'm breaking down how to show up online authentically, without burnout or pretending. This conversation is perfect for the mission-driven solopreneur who wants to be visible without compromising integrity.  Listen and learn: Why posting on social can feel so high-stakes right now (and what to do about it)How to reframe visibility as service instead of performanceThe ONE question to ask when you don’t know what to postA simple way to stay visible that actually builds trust and convertsHow to craft a lead magnet that serves your audience without shouting on the ‘gram📌 Plus: Register for my free class, How to Create a Bingeable Digital Product — happening Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 7 pm ET.  This is the perfect next step if you’re ready to stay visible while building a powerful top-of-funnel asset. 👀 You don’t need to dance on Reels or be louder than the algorithm. You just need to solve real problems for real people. Tune in and reclaim your visibility.  Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com. 20% Off Sakara Plant-Based Meal ProgramUse code DEBSAKARA at checkout for 20% OFF your first order with Sakara Life. Email Marketing: Start FREE with KITJoin the Creator Network on KIT and create life-long fans and customers!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance. 🎉 Work with Deborah Learn More 💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com 💕 Follow on the 'Gram. @deborah_smith_coaching

    17 min
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Welcome to Mindset to Market, your go-to podcast for practical tools and solutions for the everyday challenges of being a creative and spiritual entrepreneur living in a material world.  If you’re a mission-driven, creative solopreneur, and you're ready to jump into messy action to grow your online business... you’re in the right place. Your host, Deborah C. Smith, is a holistic business coach, online marketing consultant and former owner of the multi 6-figure citywide juice bar and holistic nutrition company. The goal is to inspire and support your entrepreneurial journey with creative problem-solving, mindset shifts, daily practices and motivation to help you take imperfect action so you too can find balance while building your dream business.  Don't wait to start building your profitable online business, one that is soulful and aligned with your big life dreams! Join the Mindset to Market course and weekly group mastermind and immediately shift into growth and abundance mode for your small business. Learn how to set daily routines that align you for clarity in your business offers, expand your capacity to receive, clarify your brand and offer suite and hit that 6 figure mark through clear messaging and streamlined tech!

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