how to scale a small business

Set Up To Scale

Build Your Brand. Scale Your Systems. Stay True to Yourself.

“Set Up To Scale” is the go-to podcast and blog for entrepreneurs ready to simplify their marketing while prioritizing authenticity. Hosted by marketing strategist Kristin Korn, this show dives into evergreen strategies, automation, and faceless marketing systems to help you build a sustainable and profitable brand – without the constant pressure of being “on.” Tune in weekly for actionable insights and fresh perspectives on scaling smarter, not louder.

5 Signs It’s Time To Turn Your Passion Into A Business

5 Signs It’s Time To Turn Your Passion Into A Business

There’s no other subject that I’d rather talk about with you than how to know when it’s time to GO FOR IT and step into a purpose-driven business. When it comes to starting a purpose-driven business, it’s not as easy as choosing a skill or interest, doing that thing to make money, and living happily ever after. But inside this article, I’m sharing the 5 beginning signs to look for to know that you’re ready to start a purpose-driven business.

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Ep 99: How To Write A Brand Positioning Statement

Ep 99: How To Write A Brand Positioning Statement

When offering an outstanding service or building an exceptional product isn’t enough to stand out in your industry, define your brand with a brand positioning statement.

In this article, I explain why every size business (from 1 – 1,000 employees) must declare your positioning statement to guide your messaging and ensure all communication is consistent. Plus I share the exact structure I used to write my own positioning statement!

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Ep 98: How To Reduce Stress With A Capsule Wardrobe 

Ep 98: How To Reduce Stress With A Capsule Wardrobe 

If there’s one thing, we business owners need less of its stress. I share ways to automate your marketing efforts in most episodes, but I want to discuss another stressor… And that’s the stress of your wardrobe. With a busy schedule, you’ll save yourself multiple decisions every day by narrowing your wardrobe down to thoughtfully selected articles in what is called a capsule wardrobe. Inside this article, I share the benefits of starting a capsule wardrobe, what goes in one, and how to receive a personalized color analysis. 

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How to Increase Engagement on Instagram Using Branding Photos

How to Increase Engagement on Instagram Using Branding Photos

Getting more brand engagement is a want of every business owner I work with. They don’t want to waste their time on social media if their content goes unnoticed. And in my experience… using my face in my visuals and my story in my copywriting deepens connections and boosts conversions more than any other strategy. Inside this article, I share five straightforward ways to show your face on Instagram to boost your brand engagement. And yes, even if you are uncomfortable showing your face on Instagram, these tips will work for you!

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Ep 95: The Simple Instagram Hashtag Formula for Beginners

Ep 95: The Simple Instagram Hashtag Formula for Beginners

Hashtags on Instagram remain one of the best free tools to get immediate eyes on your post. And when used correctly for your content can increase viewers on your post by 30-80%. Even as a hashtag beginner you can get your content in front of an audience who are already actively looking for posts like yours. Inside this article, I share my 3 Part Instagram Hashtag Formula for Beginners to help you get more eyes on your posts.

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Ep 94: 3 Steps To Create Strong Brand Positioning

Ep 94: 3 Steps To Create Strong Brand Positioning

As an online seller of goods or services, you need to stand out and differentiate yourself from others in your industry. Even though you can’t control your customer’s mind, you can follow a well-defined brand strategy to positively influence your brand positioning in the eyes of your niche audience. Inside this article, I share the three steps to create strong brand positioning.

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Ep 92: 4 Important Stages Of A Sales Funnel: What Are They?

Ep 92: 4 Important Stages Of A Sales Funnel: What Are They?

There is so much chatter around sales funnels, sales stages, and strategies. I get it, it can be overly confusing even to someone who deals with marketing every day to keep the lingo all straight. In this article, I will share what the SALES FUNNEL for a potential client can look like if you follow my method. There are several generic methods online if you do a simple google search but I think you’ll find mine to be super useful and simple.

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Ep 90: How To Define Your Ideal Client

Ep 90: How To Define Your Ideal Client

Defining your ideal client is one of the most important elements of your brand strategy. Before ever building your website, creating your offer, or detailing specific services, you first need to understand who your audience is and what their needs are. Inside this article, I share how by defining a niche, the more you expand your audience, not shrink it. Plus, I offer my strategy for identifying your ideal client profile. Where to find them and how to create content to attract them!

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Ep 88: What Colors To Wear To Immediately Boost Productivity

Ep 88: What Colors To Wear To Immediately Boost Productivity

With content marketing and lead generation being a huge part of your business, you are consumed with video marketing and on-camera shots. One forgotten piece to this puzzle is what to wear to not only give yourself a boost of productivity but to appear friendly and approachable to your audience. Inside this article, I investigate the 6 Colors To Wear To Immediately Boost Productivity. By understanding COLOR more in-depth, you can kickstart your motivation and be more efficient as you work from home on projects, calls, content, and courses.

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Ep 87: 12 Essential Business Tools You Need This Year

Ep 87: 12 Essential Business Tools You Need This Year

With so many ways to automate, streamline, and outsource the process of building and growing your business, how do you know which business tools to use? With over 20 years of experience in the online selling space, I’ve used multiple software and business tools. In this article, I share the Top 12 business tools you need this year to run your business more efficiently.

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Lead Magnet Funnel: Why You Need One and How to Use Them

Lead Magnet Funnel: Why You Need One and How to Use Them

Is connecting with the right target audience and delivering valuable content a struggle for you? If you answered yes, you are not alone. It’s the single biggest problem for most business owners – how to land and keep new leads coming in.
 
In this episode, I share a proven, dependable, and profitable way to harness the power of lead magnets in your business.
 
Not only do lead magnets build a strong email list, help to grow your following, lift your authority and qualify your leads, but they allow you to scale your revenue.
 
So, before you even ask – yes, you need a lead magnet, and here’s why and how to use one.

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