[Special] Ask us anything with my husband Paul – Marketing That Converts

Today’s episode is a very special one because it is officially my 200th podcast episode! I have my lovely husband Paul joining me for an ‘ask us anything’ style episode with questions from my amazing community. KEY TAKEAWAYS COVERED IN THE PODCAST Diane from Shine Business asked what camera I use and about my home studio set up. I use a Panasonic G7/G85 for my camera, I have two LED lights and a tripod that connects to my desk that keeps everything at the same height. I have an AudioTechnic Mic for my podcast and a road mic for interviews and speaking. The camera lens I use is 20mm Lens Panasonic f1.7.Diane also asked what eye makeup I use – I use Naked palettes from Urban Decay and also use some from Younique.Wendy Hill from Hill Start Nutrition asked what is on our travel bucket list – On Paul’s is Yellowstone National Park and mine is Japan. Wendy also asked if any of my family actually know what I do – the answer is, not really!Laura from cruise coaching asked how long it took for me to get consistent clients and income – After the first year or so, I took on a VA to help with consistency which then helped my whole business to be more consistent.Nic from In Craft Corner asked who we would have a conversation with dead or alive who would it be – I said Breneé Brown and Paul said Richard Branson.Nic also asked if I have any tips for someone who wants to become a public speaker – this has a lot to do with your confidence but know your subject inside and out. Be completely yourself! Start small and just start doing it.Jo from The Foodies asked if we had one day’s notice to do a dinner party for lots of important guests, what would we make? – I would make my famous Beef Wellington and Paul would make Sausage, Chips and Beans!Karuna from Soul Enterprise asked what questions to ask a marketer you might want to hire – If they have worked in your industry that could be a good thing but they don’t have to have. I would ask what experience they have and what they do, have a look at their own social media and see what it’s like! How are they educating themselves and keeping up with the latest trends?Kate from Workflow with Kate asked what is the most ridiculous thing you have ever heard someone say? – People who think they know everything and are arrogant – there is always something to learn and learn from!Kate asked Paul what the most useless thing he has ever bought is – some 20cm wide curtains!Kate asked what our best pieces of advice are – Paul said don’t get stressed too much about everything, try and be positive and not keeping thinking about the negatives that could happen. I said what if this Is exactly where you are meant to be right now? There is a reason for everything.Caroline from Hunkington House Kitchen asked about my daily routine and how I plan it with distractions – It is all about your season of life, be realistic and understand your limitations. Try to get up 15 mins before you know your children will be up to have some time for you. Plan what you are going to do every day whilst looking at your diary and don’t beat yourself up!Caroline also asked how I feel giving advice and helping other business owners – It is the best thing ever knowing I can support people with their business and give them ideas to generate sales and improve their business/life. For me, that’s why I do this stuff! I love it so much.Leigh from Soul Resuscitation asked what my dream gig is and who I would most like to interview – The dream place for me to speak used to be Social Media Marketing World which didn’t happen but now it would be to do a TED talk. I would most like to interview Breneé Brown.Simone from Simone Sumers asked if there was a pivotal point in my life that everything changed - It all changed when I was working as a nursery nurse and started babysitting – they were all pretty successful and had the most beautiful houses. It really opened my eyes and made me want more.Paula from Outstand Development asked when I have laughed the hardest in my life – I do laugh a lot but a time that stands out is when I used to have a graphic designer called Matt and we would send each other street talk voice notes.Steph from Stephanie Jane Home Alignments asked what I would say to someone who wants to go against the grain – We have been bought up in a society where we go to school, then college, then university, then get a job and there needs to be other ways. You have to be realistic that you can achieve anything! If you are willing to put the work in, you can totally do anything.Carol from Caiger Art asked if I think there is a time limit to making a business successful – no not at all! It all depends what ‘success’ means for you.Carol also asked do we like the same music? We both like pop and dance music. Paul doesn’t like the old stuff as much!Louise from Louise Sims Web Services asked if I were hosting a dinner party, who would I invite – It would have to be Stephen Fry and Chris Hemsworth!Kim from Kim Carr Coaching asked if I were in charge of Glastonbury festival, who would the top 3 pyramid stage artists be? – Gorgon City, P!NK and Take That.Gail from Gail Sibley Artist asked the first step to take to hire someone – you always think you’re not ready and it is scary! I found a VA near me who I was recommended, we sat down and had a bit of an informal interview. To start with, she did 10 hours a month and it was AMAZING! She freed up so much of my time that I could grow my business and then hire more people.Gail also asked how I stay motivated – If you need a break, have a break! But I do love what I do so most of the time I am really passionate and motivated.Gail asked if we both have the same hobbies – we LOVE the garden and being out there/doing it. Paul loves to ski, walk and mountains, I don’t. Our joint hobby is probably drinking gin, we are very good at it!Biz Paul asked if I were world president, what would my first act be? It would be to install prosecco fountains in high streets and have it come through the mains. Then a 4 day work week as a standard!Jennifer Gilmour from Latte and Live asked if me and Paul fall out, does it affect my business? We don’t fall out often but if we do it doesn’t affect the business because I just come away to my office and continue!Shannon from Actually Social asked where the weirdest place I have a scar is – I have one on the top of my nose from picking a chicken pox spot and I have one on my leg where I was riding a bike that was too big for me and I fell off. Paul has one on his finger from when he was a maintenance guy at a stately home when he was 18/29, he was cutting some branches off a tree with a bow saw!Shannon also asked what the most exciting non-work related trip we have taken is – My very first trip to Vegas when we got married!Shannon also asked how we met – I hated online dating but I went back on and we started talking. When we met in real life, Paul looked so much better than his profile! THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO REMEMBER ABOVE ALL ELSE… Don’t take things too seriously! HIGHLIGHTS YOU SIMPLY CAN’T MISS An Introduction to the episode 01:54Ask us anything! 02:30 LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Adrian Salisbury Course Transcript BelowHello, and a really warm welcome to episode 200. Can you actually believe I'd done 200 episodes? Crazy. I sent out an email actually the other week saying I've been doing it for over a year and a half. And I obviously got my math’s entirely wrong because 200 episodes is more like three years, I think. Anyway, today is a very different episode. First off, as you heard from the intro, I have a guest with me today. Hi, this is so funny. So, this is my lovely husband Paul. Say Hi to everyone Paul. Paul: Hi. Teresa: And Paul has been on the podcast before this isn't your debut attending, is it? Paul: No, it's not. No. Teresa:...