Is your website really at risk?  Brandon Hirst is a very experienced web designer and the owner of BHirst Media, an internet solutions company that specializes in web design and internet marketing for small businesses.   How does he know all this?  Join me as I pick his brain on everything from web designs and marketing trends, to internet security!   Episode Outline:  [01:02] How did you get started building websites? [04:20] Least favorite website builder [06:00] Websites and themes [07:40] Keeping websites secure [10:00] How often to update? [14:10] Where did you learn? [16:50] Difference between CSS and Java [18:00] Client Pet Peeves [21:00] One thing you wish you would have known [22.57] Common myths [26:00] Fun questions!    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos 

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Special Guest Edition: Brandon Hirst - ALL Things Website :)

Have you ever considered hiring a copywriter for your business? Are copywriters necessary when building a sales page? Can anyone become a copywriter, or are certain people better for the job? Is the copywriter more effective than you when it comes to selling YOUR products? These are all important questions that will be explored during this episode! Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts!   Episode Outline:  [01:00] Do you really need a copywriter? [03:30] Not all copywriters are equal [08:00] Does the business actually need a copywriter yet? [09:30] How to become a copywriter [10:40] How to find a copywriter    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos  

Ep 45: Do you really need a copywriter?

Have you niche’d down in your industry yet? If you’ve been thinking about niching down, this episode is just for you! The word niche is no doubt a buzzword these days, but should everyone be niching down? Heck, I can’t even say the word niche properly! Join Candice and I as we dive into this topic together!   Episode Outline:  [01:07] To niche or not to niche [02:20] Different levels of niching [04:20] The pain of being a generalist [06:40] The benefit of being a generalist [10:30] So should you niche? [13:30] Niching down depending on your field [15:40] Pick a profession, not a field [17:00] Avoid startups [19:30] Niche til you can’t niche no more    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos  

Ep 44: To niche or not to niche? THAT is the question!

Can too much learning actually hurt your business? Recently, I was told by my mentor that I have been learning too much! I didn’t even know that learning too much was possible! My mentor could possibly be right!   What was I doing wrong...?  Maybe there are some downfalls to learning too much. Perhaps there could be more wisdom in slowing it down. Listen in as we explore the answer to this dilemma!   Episode Outline:  [01:00] My new dilemma: Apparently I learn too much [05:30] Stop the learning start the doing [07:30] Recap [08:30] Implementation is key    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos  

Ep 43: Are you over-learning?

Kicking off 2020 and season 2 of Hacking the Chaos with a chat from legendary email copywriter Ben Settle... Where we talk about customer avatars, the journey, imposter syndrome and SOOO much more! So go ahead... listen in. I dare ya!   Where to get more info on Ben Settle:  www.bensettle.com www.emailplayers.com  

Special Guest Edition: Ben Settle - Email Marketing Wizard

Who's got your back when your backs against the wall? How are you attracting these people?  Is your tribe the right tribe for you?  All these questions Candice and Faith answer in this week's episode along with giving you tips and tricks to change it up if you’ve somehow captured the “wrong” tribe.  So grab a notebook and pen, your favorite cup of liquid smoothness and take notes… cause it’s gonna be awesome!   Resources:  Ben Settle: https://bensettle.com/v2/ The Funnel Manifest: https://thefunnelmanifest.com/order-now    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos 

Ep. 42: 6 Ways your tribe can make or break you

How are you being mentored?   Because we all are, whether we realize it or not.  TV, commercials, conversations at the grocery store... you name it we’re picking up tidbits of information everywhere.   How is this information shaping your business's future?  Your kids?  Is it reliable? Or just something you heard but can’t remember where or in what context?   Listen in as Candice and Faith give you their best ideas and resources for getting mentored from reliable sources without the college price tag.   Resources:  Ben Settle: https://bensettle.com/v2/ Brian Kurtz: https://www.briankurtz.net     Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos 

Ep. 41: 5 Ways to Level Up Your Mindset Without Hiring A Mentor

Is grief holding you back?   Most of the time when we hear the word grief we instantly think of the loss of a loved one but… what if there was more to it than just that?  What if we experienced grief in various ways and for a multitude of reasons?  Such as: the loss of income, being rejected for a dream position, not getting the raise we deserve, a broken engagement, a fight with a loved one, declining health, etc. We experience so much loss in our lifetime but we only associate grief with the death of a family member or pet.  Candice And Faith take the bull by the horns in this episode on grief, so listen in on their words of wisdom and tales of caution.    Resources:  The Funnel Manifest   Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos 

Ep. 40: The Entrepreneurs Forbidden Story

Why is everyone's stuff perfect except mine? This question plagues many a freelancer. Because the perception we have is that everyone else has their sh*t together… which is rarely the case.  So why do we put these mere mortals above ourselves... and our own business? The answer may just shock you.  Listen in as Candice and Faith discuss how this seemingly innocent word impacts them on a daily basis and what they do to kick it to the curb.   Resources: The Funnel Manifest   Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos 

Ep. 39: The Facade Of Perfectionism

Are you setting yourself up for success?  Being an entrepreneur isn’t just rolling out of bed, sinking into your office chair and rolling in the dough.  There’s a whole heap of extra stuff that goes into the makeup of an entrepreneur… such as mindset, attitude, connections, routines and especially morning routines.  So listen in as Candice and Faith take you on their morning routine journey and how they get ready to “slay the day”.  Because let’s face it…  It ain't all about the dolla bill yo! Oh yea and on a side note… this isn’t a perfect science, a one-size-fits-all, or a “do it my way or the highway” kind of routine. It’s a find what works for you and then practice it over and over again until you find one that works for you.  Also, be flexible. If your routine becomes a chore then switch it up… incorporate new things and or take out things that aren’t serving you anymore.  Be creative but realistic about your goals for your morning routine and…  Go ‘em tiger!     Resources:   Eli Wilde: https://wildeinfluence.com/home   Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos 

Ep. 38: When you win the morning you win the day...

The choice is ALWAYS yours! While we live in a world with literally every idea and way to solve anything that comes our way right at our fingertips yet we still fall into the surviving over thriving mentality. Why? Why do we let ourselves be reduced to this fragile state of being?  Listen in as Candice and Faith make some obvious (and not so obvious) suggestions that have helped them battle this bullying disease as well as their secret recipes for handling such things.   Resources:  Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Sexy-Dont-Murdered-How-ebook/dp/B07G3DSXP1 The Magnolia Story: https://www.amazon.com/Magnolia-Story-Chip-Gaines/dp/1531833896 Every Word You Cannot Say: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Word-You-Cannot-Say/dp/1449495206    Connect With Candice For Sales: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/    Connect With Faith For Funnels:  FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net   Facebook Page Hacking The Chaos 

Ep. 37: Are you thriving or just surviving?

Look a little deeper... It’s time to get real and look at the facts around your business.  Who are you now? Who do you want to be? What does that path look like?  Candice and Faith share their tips around how to change your perspective on money, mindset, and success so you can move your business - and your life - forward.   Episode Outline: [02:30] Numbers don’t lie - look at the data to determine your path [05:15] Candice’s financial health assessment tip [11:30] Establish your starting point [13:00] How your upbringing affects your perspective on debt [14:45] Living in integrity with your money [16:05] What “you” do you want to be? [17:45] Perspective Tip: Change your location [18:18] Perspective Tip: Get dressed! [18:40]  Mindset is the vehicle that drives everything   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club 

Ep. 36: The Old You vs. The New You

Becoming the Business Whisperer  When work starts to feel like a slog, it can cause us to question our choice to become an entrepreneur.  In this episode, Faith and Candice talk about how to figure out where your passion truly lies, what lights you up, and the roadblocks you might find along the way - and how to tackle them.     Episode Outline: [02:10]  The importance of self-awareness, self-discovery [03:29]  Determine your goals [04:29]  Ways you can figure out your interests, strengths, and weaknesses [05:55]  Start with what you know but be willing to pivot [08:40]  What makes you feel energized? [10:45]  The danger of service creep [11:50]  The danger of offering too many services [15:00]  Dig in and do the work [16:15] Things you can learn about yourself when you ask for feedback [19:15]  Energy and income flow together [22:00] The thing that lights your fire will be easier and will attract people to you [25:00] Let us know what your zone of genius is on the Hacking the Chaos FB page!   Resources Choose by Ryan Levesque: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Important-Decision-Starting-Business/dp/1401957471   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club 

Ep. 35: How to know when you’re on the RIGHT business path?

Reclaiming Business AND life...  Why is it so hard to recognize when we’re in a funk... and how do we get ourselves out of it?  Candice and Faith discuss the biggest impacts a “funk” can have on your health and their favorite ways to take care of themselves when life’s tough.    Episode Outline: [02:10] Sacrificing sleep - how a lack of sleep affects your life [03:30] Candice’s tricks for getting good sleep (and an app recommendation!) [06:08] Faith talks about her recent healthy break [11:00] How healthy breaks can help you reconnect with the people in your life [13:40] Candice’s sales challenge and how the hard things can actually be easier than we think [14:30] How to take a break without a “break” [16:00] Let Candice and Faith know what you’re struggling with right now!  Drop them a note on their FB page   Resources Primed Mind Podcast: https://www.primedmind.com/   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club 

Ep. 34: Taking Healthy Breaks

Knock knock. Who's there?  In this episode, Candace and Faith delve deep into the things that drive them crazy about dealing with clients - basic communication skills - and the solutions to fix them.    Cargo. Cargo who?   When in business, or life in general, you should always try to better yourself... and that means your communication skills as well. Join us as we share stories about some really hairy situations with clients. And we ain't holdin' nothin' back!    No. Car go "beep, beep!" But seriously... do you like the joke?  ;)    Ok, ok the episode is waaaaayy better, promise!   Episode Outline: [01:34] Rule #1:  Don’t be a d*ck - Say thank you [07:25] Rule #2:  Let people know the next step - Keep them in the loop [12:15] Rule #3:  Don’t assume - Ask questions [14:28] Rule #4:  Don’t ghost people - Be upfront and honest [19:40] Rule #5:  Be self-aware - Consider how you can change yourself and improve your interactions with others   Resources Mentioned: Psycho-Cybernetics By Dr. Maxwell Maltzhttps://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136   Psycho-Cybernetics Audio Version (YouTube)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0kUrbx2JaQ   Sentiment Calculator  https://www.danielsoper.com/sentimentanalysis/default.aspx   Connect With Candice and Faith Candice Parsons: FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/realcandiceparsons/    Website: https://www.candicewriter.com/  Faith Sage: FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/faith.sage Website: www.faithsage.net Facebook Group: The Girls Club 

Ep. 33: The Golden Rules of Communication

Hacking The Chaos Podcast Is A No B.S. Business And Marketing Podcast For Entrepreneurs That Don't Have Time For One-Size-Fits-All Marketing Pitchfests That Only Work On Theory. We Discuss Topics That We're Dealing With Currently Or Have Dealt With Previously. Delivered To You Each Week With Tons Of Laughs And Self-Deprecation. So Listen In As We Hack The Chaos In Our Lives And Build Our Business Along The Way.

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