Do The Brave Thing™ Online Business Podcast with Kate Doster

Think affiliate marketing is just slapping some links on a blog post and calling it a day? Think again. In this episode, we're getting into the sneaky high-level mistakes that could be sabotaging your commissions—without you even realizing it.What to do next:If you're ready to level up your affiliate income without overwhelming your business—or your audience—come hang out inside the Inspired Action Takers Club. You’ll get access to themed workshops, private podcast coaching, and our new Commission Club training that breaks down everything in even more detail. Links & Resources Mentioned:Inspired Action Takers Club — Get private podcast coaching, action workshops, and access to the Commission ClubPretty Links plugin — For creating trackable, branded affiliate URLsThriveCart — My go to payment processorThe Contract Club — Legal templates to protect you and your offersManyChat — For boosting Instagram visibility and engagement with automation - Get a month completely free on me. * Note I do share affiliate links in my shownotes meaning if you click on a link and decide to buy I may earn a commission. *

Apple and Google are Changing Email—Here’s What Email Marketers Need to Know If your email open rates have taken a weird dip lately, it might not be your subject lines—it could be Apple and Google. In this quick hit episode, Kate breaks down what’s changing and what you need to tweak to keep landing in inboxes.What you’ll learn in this episode:[00:01:15] Apple is rolling out native email digests and automatic summaries, which could change how your emails show up.[00:02:00] Gmail is summarizing messages too—making it tougher to stand out if your subject lines and intros aren’t punchy.[00:03:10] What these changes mean for your analytics: why open and click rates might be off (and it’s not all on you).[00:04:20] Why preview text, bold headers, and front-loaded info are more essential than ever.[00:05:30] How to adjust your email strategy (especially if you use ConvertKit) to adapt to these inbox changes.What to do next: Don’t panic—but do polish. Focus on strong subject lines, intentional preview text, and clear formatting so your emails make the AI cut and still feel human to your readers.Links & Resources Mentioned:Open Rate Catapult course – Get more clicks and opens with this super practical (and affordable) email training.KateDoster.com – Grab freebies, templates, and more goodies from Kate.Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Write Better Emails in Half the TimeStaring at a blank screen wondering what to say to your email list? Feeling like every email has to be a masterpiece? Spoiler: It doesn’t. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to stop overthinking, come up with ideas on the fly, and write emails way faster—without using ChatGPT or relying on templates.What we’re covering today:[00:01:09] Stop making every email a big deal – No single email is going to make or break your business, so let’s stop treating it like it will.[00:03:46] What to send when you have zero ideas – A ridiculously simple trick for never running out of email topics.[00:07:30] The 15-minute timer hack – Because the more time you give yourself, the longer it takes.[00:12:21] Talking instead of typing – How to use voice-to-text so your emails practically write themselves.[00:18:54] Making sales without feeling pushy – Why you should mention your offers more often (and how to do it without sounding like a used car salesman).Your next step:Next time you write an email, set a 15-minute timer and just go. No overthinking, no rewriting the same sentence 10 times, no waiting for inspiration to strike. Just hit send.Resources mentioned:https://riverside.fm/transcriptionThe Email Marketing Fairy 10 Ways to Casually Sell To Your ListFree things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Last week we talked about action based goals but what if you're motivation slips and you just can't get yourself to take action? Let's talk about it. Resources mentioned:The Inspired Action Takers ClubChat GPT Prompts for Busy Business OwnersFree things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

2024 was a year. Let's chat about it. Resources mentioned:The Inspired Action Takers Club - A weekly group coaching host entire on a private podcasting streamCollaboration Cash-In - my A to Z course all about hosting bundles. Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Link mentioned:🎉🎉🎉Get $444 of Collaboration Cash-In today only Nov. 7th till 11:59pm ESTContract Clubhttps://sign.dropbox.com/Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Head on over to www.katedoster.com/birthday to snag 44% off the Black Friday SOS KIt today Nov. 5th only.Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

I'm super excited to welcome back to show one of our favorite guests Faith Mariah.If you're listening to is in real time the All Treats No Tricks Bundle is ending TONIGHT Nov. 1 (not tomorrow like we say in interview) so get your booty over there asap.Also next week I'm doing 5 days of deals to celebrate turning 40 - so head over to www.katedoster.com/birthday from Nov.4 - Nov. 8 to get the BIGGEST discounts I've ever offered on my products ever.In this chat with Faith we discuss:Navigating Sales During Difficult TimesBlack Friday Strategy AdjustmentsCreative Sales TacticsMaximizing Past Content & Managing Your Energy LevelsWays To Grow Your List & Bond with It MoreUsing Bundles As A Launching Pad.To be in one of Faith's bundles go to https://www.faithmariahevents.com/For more Faith in your life listen to Online Business Breakthroughs with Faith Mariah or head to https://www.faithmariah.com/Free things:2 Years Worth of Email IdeasBundle Tool-Box GuideFreebies that serve & sell courseWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.