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Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast

Making Good helps you do better marketing so you can make a bigger impact. If you’re a small business owner, you’re ALREADY making an impact. I’m here to help you supercharge that impact using the power of great marketing, because the more effective marketing you do, the better your business results will be, and the bigger impact you"ll be able to make. Want to make money, do something you love, AND make the world a better place? You"re in the right place.

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23:54

How I'm Planning My Best Year Yet (2026 Planning...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/12/30

Welcome to one of my favorite episodes of the year! In this planning workshop-style episode, I walk you through the exact system I’m using to create my best year yet. We’re not talking about vague resolutions or goals that fizzle out—we’re creating a clear, doable plan for 2026 that’s built to last.This step-by-step framework will help you dream big, pick your North Star goal, break it into quarterly focuses, and set up the systems that keep you accountable and energized all year long. Whether

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18:56

The Ultimate Year in Review: Your Step-by-Step Guide...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/12/29

In this episode, I’m guiding you through one of my favorite year-end traditions: a deep and meaningful year in review. Whether 2025 was a tough one (like it was for me!) or full of highs, taking the time to pause and reflect can bring clarity, closure, and intention for the year ahead.I walk you through a four-part framework that helps you examine the growth, feelings, impact, and future vision of your business—and life. This isn’t just another task on your to-do list. It’s a gift to yourself and

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55:59

The First Step to Scaling (A Financial Reset for...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Avoiding your numbers? This episode is your gentle but honest financial reset. Lauren Tilden sits down with Leah McCool of Orca Accounting to break down bookkeeping basics, common mistakes, and how understanding your numbers can actually feel empowering—not scary. If you want a calmer, clearer, more sustainable business (without drowning in spreadsheets), this is a must-listen.NEXT EPISODE→ It’s Time to Pay Yourself | Book Club | ‘Profit First’ by Mike Michalowicz | 109THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR→ Special

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66:56

Do This One Thing, Get Huge Results | Book Club |...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/12/15

You don’t need a better planner, a longer to-do list, or more discipline. You need one thing... and you might just be avoiding it. In this final Making Good Book Club episode with Charelle Griffith, we break down The ONE Thing and talk honestly about why doing less is often the fastest path to real growth. We unpack the lies that keep small business owners busy-but-stuck, the mindset shift that changes everything, and the simple question that can instantly clarify what actually matters. If yo...

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54:38

The Planning Queen on 2026: This is the Framework...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/12/05

NEXT EPISODE→ It’s Time to Pay Yourself | Book Club | ‘Profit First’ by Mike Michalowicz | 109SHOW NOTES→ 317: The Full Show Notes PageFROM CHARELLE→ Annual Planning Checklist→ Annual Reflection Questions→ 1:1 Annual Planning Strategy Day→ Charelle's website→ Instagram→ LinkedIn→ TikTokWHEN YOU'RE READY🌼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Making Good Happen🫶 Browse the ShopCONNECT📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram🧵 Threads💻 LinkedInSAY THANKS🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠🌿 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a rating on Spotify

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52:55

You're Learning Too Much (And It's Holding You Back)...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/11/25

It's time to stop the overconsumption of information, and start DOING. In this Book Club episode, we’re talking about Lean Learning by Pat Flynn. This book is all about how to learn less, do more, and actually make progress in your business. If you tend to overconsume and underact, this one’s for you. We dive into tools, concepts, and strategies for getting unstuck and taking action—even if it’s imperfect. LISTEN TO NEXT → Feeling Stuck? Try a "Tiny Experiment" | Book Club | 308 SHOW NOTE...

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14:21

5 Business Mistakes I've Made (So You Don't Have To)...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/11/18

I've been running my business since 2017, and I've made some serious mistakes along the way. Some cost me money. Some cost me time. And one nearly cost me my entire business.Today I'm taking off the rose-colored glasses and sharing 5 mistakes I wish I could go back and warn past-Lauren about – from chasing quick fixes that never materialized, to ignoring my finances until the debt piled up, to saying yes to so many things that I burned out completely.If you've ever felt like

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15:12

What I Did to Break Through Burnout | 314

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/11/11

The morning person who couldn't get out of bed. The podcast host who dreaded recording. The marketing lover who felt... nothing. After months of denying my burnout, I finally faced it – and what happened next changed everything. In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing the exact steps that pulled me through, including an alarm clock hack that forced her to move, the #1 tool that helped me break through, and the hard permission I had to give myself to scale back. If you're feeling

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17:10

I Spent 2 Days With 2,400 Small Business Owners....

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/11/07

This episode might completely change how you think about growing your business. I just spent two days surrounded by 2,400 small business owners at what's possibly the largest gathering of entrepreneurs in the world, and I walked away with pages and pages of notes. Here's what you need to know.NEXT EPISODE→ 3 Top Small Business Owners on Marketing, Growth, and Making an ImpactSHOW NOTES→ I Spent 2 Days With 2,400 Small Business Owners. Here’s what I learned.→ Learn more and apply for the

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78:54

3 Top Small Business Owners on Marketing, Growth, and...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Fair warning: you're probably going to want to take notes. I sat down with three entrepreneurs who've built wildly successful businesses using completely different approaches—from TikTok and marketing funnels to community engagement and literally zero marketing budget to Bloody Marys at barbershops and turning a lawsuit into viral marketing gold. The best part? Their success isn't just measured in revenue—we're talking 60 million bars of soap donated, becoming the "doer" in your community who...

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61:51

How to Play the Long Game | Book Club | 311

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Is your calendar full, but your progress feels... stuck? In this Book Club pick, The Long Game, Dorie Clark teaches us how to create white space, focus on what matters, and build a business that lasts. Tune in for real talk on saying no, playing the long game, and finding your North Star.LISTEN TO NEXT→ Feeling Stuck? Try a "Tiny Experiment" | Book Club | 308SHOW NOTES→ How to Play the Long Game | Book Club | 311WHEN YOU'RE READY🌼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Making Good Happen🫶 Browse the

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23:40

The 3 Biggest Drivers of My Email List Growth | 310

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/10/15

BUCKLE UP! Scratchy voice and all, in this episode, I get a little vulnerable and strategic by pulling back the curtain on my own email marketing data. I share why email still holds a special place in my heart (even when my voice is scratchy!), why growing your list matters so much, and the three biggest drivers that have fueled my email list growth over time. If you want actionable insight and a peek behind the scenes of how I build real relationships (and real revenue) via email—this episode is

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26:26

Best. Q4. Ever. Here's how to plan it.

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/10/04

⚡️ Get 90 Days of Magic (with special podcast discount) here. Picture this: You sit down with the best intentions. You write down some goals. Maybe even fill out a calendar. But a few weeks in... you’re off track, overwhelmed, and wondering where all that motivation went. And then—before you know it—another quarter’s gone. And you’re carrying the same goals into the next one.If you’ve ever felt like that, especially heading into Q4—the busiest, most chaotic, most emotional quarter of the year—you’re

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59:36

Feeling Stuck? Try a “Tiny Experiment” | Book Club | 308

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Feeling stuck, burnt out, or over it with hustle culture? In this episode, we explore Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff—a radically refreshing approach to productivity. Learn how to use curiosity, reflection, and small challenges (aka “pacts”) to make real progress without the pressure.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/308CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

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53:42

How to Design Your Life (and Business) | 'Designing...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/08/20

In this episode, Charelle and I share how Designing Your Life reframed career and lifestyle goals through design thinking, energy mapping, and creative experimentation. Learn how to map your values, draft multiple life options, and move forward with curiosity—not perfectionism. Whether you're running a business or reevaluating your path, there’s something here for you.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/307CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100

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19:15

10 Easy Marketing Wins You Can Use Right Now

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/08/05

Feeling overwhelmed by marketing? In this episode, I share 10 real and practical ways to make marketing easier—especially when you're short on time or energy. From foundations to AI tools and everything in between, let’s simplify your strategy and get results.LISTEN TO NEXT→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠303: Why I’m In a Funk (And How I’m Climbing Out of It)SHOW NOTES→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠306: 10 Easy Marketing Wins You Can Use Right Now***WHEN YOU'RE READY🌼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Making Good Happen🫶 Browse the Shop***CONNECT📸

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58:32

What’s Really Holding You Back ('The Mountain Is You'...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/07/21

In this Book Club episode, we're discussing The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest. We explore self-sabotage, emotional intelligence, and what it really takes to change. From micro shifts to future self visualization, this episode is full of insights to help you get out of your own way and create a more aligned life and business.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/302CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS

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7:06

The One Thing That Could Change Everything

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/07/11

GET YOUR FREE TICKET: https://makinggoodpodcast.com/summitThis episode is a little different—because I’m shining the spotlight on something I created just for you: the One Thing Summit! If you've ever stared at a blank screen trying to figure out what to post, or felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting marketing advice out there, this summit is for you.I brought together over 40 of the most generous, wise, and brilliant marketing experts and asked them each one question: What's one thing

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50:19

This Tool Can Transform Your Content Chaos with Colie...

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Feel like your content marketing is pure chaos? In this episode, I chat with systems strategist Colie James about how one tool can bring calm, clarity, and serious efficiency to your content workflow. We talk about organizing your ideas, repurposing smartly, and creating systems that give you your time back. This one’s a must-listen for any creative business owner who’s ready to end the chaos and simplify.Want to try the tool? Sign up for a free account here.MAKING GOOD SHOW

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28:34

Why I’m in a Funk (And How I’m Climbing Out of It) | 303

Making Good: Small Business Marketing Podcast ·

2025/06/25

In this solo episode, I share an unfiltered look at a tough season I’ve been in—a long-lasting funk that’s affected my work, energy, and mindset. I open up about what led to it, how I’m moving through it, and the habits and changes that are starting to help. If you’ve ever felt stuck, off, or burned out, this one’s for you.MAKING GOOD SHOW NOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/303CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS

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