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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 28 MIN

How To Start a Business With No Money in 2026 with Estie Starr

from The Social Media Takeaway - Louise McDonnell · host Louise McDonnell

If building a business or finally acting on that idea has been on your list, this week’s episode is one not to be missed.I’m joined by Estie Starr, an award-winning strategist, founder of Strand Consulting, and a woman who built a multi seven-figure business without spending a cent on ads… all while raising five children.In this episode, Estie shares how any idea can be turned into profit using her five-step MONEY framework.If you’ve got a business idea but aren’t sure if it’ll work, or you feel stuck in strategy mode with nothing to show for it, this episode will give you the push (and process) to just start.Here’s what we cover:The biggest mistake people make when starting a businessWhy selling to your inner circle first makes perfect senseThe MONEY framework: five simple steps to build a business from scratchWhy you should stop jumping straight into marketing…stick with the process.How to build trust and sell without ever being salesyWhat real growth looks like (and why it’s not “launching online and going viral”)🎁 3-Day Marketing Success Challenge for free. It’s normally a paid program so grab it while it's free here!If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to my podcast because more like this is on the way!If you'd like to book a call to see how I can support you head over to my website here. www.sellonsocialmedia.academy/hello👉 WHAT'S NEW: I've built an AI-powered Digital Marketing Platform, SellOn.Social. This is not a training program. It's an AI platform that helps you stand out on social media and turn followers into real enquiries and paying clients.And please connect on social media and let me know what you thought of this episode!LinkedInInstagramFacebookFacebook Group

If building a business or finally acting on that idea has been on your list, this week’s episode is one not to be missed. I’m joined by Estie Starr, an award-winning strategist, founder of Strand Consulting, and a woman who built a multi seven-figure business without spending a cent on ads… all while raising five children. In this episode, Estie shares how any idea can be turned into profit using her five-step MONEY framework. If you’ve got a business idea but aren’t sure if it’ll work, or...

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