Are you tired of spinning your wheels in your business, showing up consistently but not seeing the traction you deserve? In this episode, we explore how asking better questions can transform your entire approach to business growth and LinkedIn strategy.

After experiencing that slow, grinding feeling of stalled progress, we discovered that the questions we ask matter more than the answers we chase. We share the pivotal moment that shifted everything and reveal the five powerful questions that help service professionals move from stuck to clear, from reactive to intentional.

Whether you're a coach, consultant, or service provider feeling overwhelmed by the noise, this episode will help you cut through confusion and reconnect with your purpose.

Key takeaways:

• The one question that creates urgency and clarity in any situation

• How to reconnect with your bigger picture when you feel lost

• Five essential questions that move the needle in your business

• Why better questions help you stop reacting and start leading

• How to shift from overwhelm into aligned action

  
  

Featured questions discussed:

• "If nothing changes, what happens in 6 months?"

• "What do you want your life and business to look like 5 years from now?"

• "What are you avoiding and what's it costing you?"

• "What do you want to be known for?"

• "What's one thing you can do this week to move the needle?"

Ready to move from "What should I post?" to creating content with purpose? Join the waitlist for our Expert Content Society at: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/expertcontentsociety

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Are you tired of scrolling through your feed and seeing flashy claims like "I made $1 million without a website, sales page, or sales call"? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on these too good to be true marketing tactics and reveal what's actually happening behind those shiny headlines.

We dive deep into the reality of building a sustainable service business and why these shortcuts often set coaches and consultants up for disappointment. After years of helping service professionals build authentic authority, we break down why these marketing claims don't hold water, what's likely happening behind the scenes, and how focusing on genuine authority building yields better results.

Whether you're just starting your business or looking to scale sustainably, this episode will help you separate marketing hype from business reality.

Key takeaways:

• Why the "no website, no sales page, no calls" claim doesn't add up

• The context that's often missing from viral marketing claims

• How these claims create false expectations for service professionals

• What actually drives sustainable growth for coaches and consultants

• The power of building genuine authority, especially on LinkedIn

If you're ready to build your business on strong foundations rather than flashy shortcuts, this episode is your reality check and roadmap forward.

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Skip the hype driven marketing tactics and start building genuine authority on LinkedIn with content that captivates your audience, establishes your expertise, and attracts pre-sold clients. Download our: 3 High-Impact LinkedIn Post Templates to Boost Engagement and Attract Clients

In this episode, I (Nancy) share the story that led me to doing the work I do now at our company, The Time to Grow. After climbing the corporate ladder for a decade, a series of wake up calls forced me to reassess everything. I reveal how suddenly losing my father and facing my own health crisis became the catalyst for walking away from my leadership career, despite financial obligations that would make most people cling to security.

I talk about how the determination that made me the first college graduate in my family ultimately gave me the courage to build a business aligned with my authentic self. You'll hear why I believe personal branding isn't about perfection, but about embracing your genuine story and expertise.

Join me as I explore why authenticity is the missing piece for many service professionals struggling with imposter syndrome and how showing up as your true self creates deeper connections with ideal clients. I'll share practical insights on transforming your unique journey into content that resonates and converts on LinkedIn.

This episode is for anyone who's ever felt the tension between who they really are and who they think they should be professionally. Let's talk about finding the courage to build a business and life you genuinely love.

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Are you struggling to stand out on LinkedIn among a sea of professionals in your industry? In this episode, Scott and Nancy reveal why sharing your authentic origin story is one of the most powerful ways to build trust and visibility on the platform.

After helping hundreds of service-based professionals transform their LinkedIn presence, we share the psychological reasons why personal stories outperform generic business content, the common blocks that keep most people from sharing their journey, and our proven framework for crafting a compelling origin story that attracts ideal clients.

Whether you're just starting your LinkedIn journey or looking to deepen connections with your existing network, this episode provides actionable strategies to transform your personal story into meaningful client relationships.

Key takeaways:

• Why personal stories consistently generate more engagement than expertise focused content

• The four elements every compelling origin story needs to include

• How to identify which parts of your journey will resonate most with your ideal clients

• Simple techniques to overcome the vulnerability hurdle that stops most professionals

• Real examples of origin stories that converted connections into high value clients

Skip the content creation struggle and start publishing LinkedIn posts that captivate your audience, spark meaningful conversations, and turn connections into clients. Download our: 3 High-Impact LinkedIn Post Templates to Boost Engagement and Attract Clients

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Are you tempted to join LinkedIn engagement pods to boost your visibility, but wondering if they really work? In this episode, Scott and Nancy reveal why these artificial engagement groups might be doing more harm than good for your professional brand.

After working with thousands of coaches and consultants on their LinkedIn strategy, we share our surprising findings on how engagement pods actually confuse the algorithm, damage your credibility, and ultimately limit your reach to ideal clients.

We break down exactly what LinkedIn engagement pods are, how they work, and why they're creating an illusion of success while potentially violating LinkedIn's terms of service. More importantly, we provide proven alternatives that generate genuine engagement and real business results.

Key takeaways:

• How engagement pods trick the LinkedIn algorithm (and why that backfires)

• The impact of artificial engagement on your professional credibility

• Why building the wrong audience hurts your long-term growth

• Practical strategies for creating content that naturally attracts your ideal clients

• Metrics that actually matter for measuring LinkedIn success

Ready to build authentic LinkedIn engagement that actually converts? Download our proven 3 High-Impact LinkedIn Post Templates to Boost Engagement and Attract Clients and transform your connections into clients without the struggle.

Are you showing up on LinkedIn but not seeing results? In this episode, Scott and Nancy reveal their three pronged approach to LinkedIn success that's helping service professionals build powerful personal brands and attract aligned clients.

After working with hundreds of coaches and consultants, they share why the most successful professionals don't just post content, they strategically combine content creation, active engagement, and purposeful connection building to create a powerful momentum that builds credibility and attracts opportunities.

Whether you're just getting started on LinkedIn or looking to optimize your current strategy, this episode breaks down exactly how to implement this approach without spending hours on the platform.

Key takeaways:

• Why your content strategy might be missing critical elements

• How engagement actually builds relationships that convert

• The strategic connection approach that puts you in front of ideal clients

• A simple 10 minute daily system that builds momentum without overwhelm

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Feeling like you need a PhD just to choose between AI tools these days? In this episode, Nancy tackles the "shiny object syndrome" of AI technology that's leaving 64% of professionals paralyzed by choices.

Drawing from real world experience and surprising statistics from a recent Canva study, Nancy reveals her personal "less is more" approach that's helped her clients reclaim over 200 hours annually without constantly chasing the latest AI trend.

You'll discover her refreshingly straightforward three part system, including the unconventional 5 minute morning routine that keeps her informed without the overwhelm, the quarterly practice that prevents impulse-adoption, and the business review technique that turns AI from distraction to strategic advantage.

Key takeaways:

• The counterintuitive "rule of three" for staying current with minimal time investment

• Why most AI implementation advice actually increases overwhelm (and what to do instead)

• The filtering questions that instantly clarify which tools deserve your attention

• A behind-the-scenes look at transforming website development from weeks to minutes

• The simple tracking system that proves which AI investments actually matter

Tired of AI overwhelm? Ready to implement a strategic system that actually works? Learn how our Expert Content Society can help you leverage AI for LinkedIn content creation or discover how the Expert Authority program transforms businesses through strategic AI implementation. Break free from tech fatigue today at The Time To Grow

Looking to generate more leads and visibility through LinkedIn but not sure how to drive traffic to your website? In this episode, Scott and Nancy reveal three powerful (and completely free) strategies to turn your LinkedIn profile into a traffic-generating machine.

After years of helping entrepreneurs leverage LinkedIn for business growth, they share the exact profile optimization tactics that get results, common mistakes most people make with their profiles, and why you don't need premium LinkedIn features to drive significant traffic.

Whether you're a coach, consultant, or service provider looking to grow your email list or increase website visitors, these actionable LinkedIn strategies will help you maximize your profile's potential immediately.

Key takeaways:

• How to use your headline section to create compelling calls-to-action

• The underutilized "Featured Content" section and how to leverage it strategically

• Smart placement of website links throughout your profile for maximum visibility

• Why your LinkedIn profile should function as your digital billboard

If you'd like to improve your LinkedIn strategy, register for our free five-day workshop, "Scale Your Business Using LinkedIn," from April 21-25 from 12-1 p.m. EST: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/scale-your-business-blueprint-workshop-april2025.