Hey, I'm Steph Blake 👋
👉 Go from working 80+ hours/week to <20 hours per week with 1 team member
👉 Make 6+ figures in one year without ads
👉 Retire my husband from his 9-5 job at 30 years old
👉 Run a simple & successful business as a "multi-passionate" entrepreneur with ADHD
👉 Go from working 80+ hours/week to <20 hours per week with 1 team member
👉 Make 6+ figures in one year without ads
👉 Retire my husband from his 9-5 job at 30 years old
👉 Run a simple & successful business as a "multi-passionate" entrepreneur with ADHD
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Every week you'll hear stories & strategies from my guests & I to help you simplify your business.
Every week you'll hear stories & strategies from my guests & I to help you simplify your business.
It's really easy to fall into the trap of overworking & not getting the results you want.
I worked the 80+ hour weeks for years to reach the elusive "6-figures per year" goal.
But when I found out I was pregnant with my first son in 2018, I realized that I needed to figure out a way to leave my 9-5 job and go full-time in my business.
So I created a SIMPLE solution that my ADHD brain could understand & implement...quickly!
For the past 5+ years, I have taught this method to thousands of people, retired my husband in early 2022 from his 9-5 job & consistently work <15 hours/week while making 6+ figures.
....with some fun surprises mixed in 😉
....with some fun surprises mixed in 😉
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How do you thank someone who stopped you from giving up on your business and helped you discover your true purpose?
For years, I was held back by a missing link that I couldn’t identify—until I worked with Steph Blake.
She helped me find it in a Mastermind where we shared our businesses, fears, and mindsets in a safe, supportive space.
Despite never having met Steph before, the experience was transformative. I’ve worked with countless coaches and invested significant time and money without seeing results, but none understood my mission and passion like Steph.
She grasped my "why" almost better than I did.
What makes Steph unique is how much she truly cares. She listens deeply and finds the simplest, most effective strategies to help you start or scale your business.
Thanks to Steph, I now believe I can build the business I’ve always envisioned. The outcome exceeded my expectations.
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"Personalized GIFs offer a unique way to create authentic connections and engage your audience by showcasing your brand's personality in a fun, relatable format." - Joyce Layman
In today's fast-paced digital world, standing out and maintaining an authentic connection with your audience can be challenging. That's where innovative strategies like personalized GIFs come into play.
Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting Joyce Layman, a visibility strategist, keynote speaker, and author, on the Simple Business Show™, where we discussed the fun and effective ways personalized GIFs can boost your online presence.
Why Personalized GIFs?
GIFs have become a universal language on the internet, with Giphy alone seeing over 7 billion GIFs sent daily!
Joyce discovered the power of personalized GIFs when her cat, Gabby, unexpectedly went viral, garnering 37 million views.
This unexpected success showed Joyce the potential of GIFs as a visibility tool that can introduce humor and personality to your brand while engaging a wide audience.
Getting Started with Personalized GIFs
Creating personalized GIFs is easier than you might think. Joyce recommends starting with simple recordings on your phone and using Giphy to transform these snippets into engaging GIFs.
Whether it's a fun reaction, a brand-related message, or even your pet doing something cute, GIFs allow you to showcase authenticity and connect with your audience on a personal level.
Visibility Beyond Social Media
One of Joyce's key strategies is to minimize reliance on traditional social media platforms, which can be unpredictable and time-consuming.
Instead, she advocates for using GIFs and other content on search-based platforms like Pinterest and Giphy, where your creations can have lasting visibility.
This approach not only retains your content longer but also helps in building a consistent online presence without the stress of constant posting.
Strategic Collaborations
In addition to personalized GIFs, building strategic collaborations is crucial for growth.
Joyce shares how establishing relationships through podcasts, summits, and collaborative events can help you reach new audiences and build authority. It’s about creating genuine connections and leveraging each other's expertise for mutual benefit.
Networking Tips from a Former Wallflower
For those who find networking daunting, Joyce offers simple yet powerful advice: Ask questions and make introductions.
Becoming a connector not only reinforces your own network but also helps others succeed, creating a cycle of value and support.
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Listen to the full interview on the Simple Business Show here.
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