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Deborah C. Smith, Business Coach, Marketing Strategist & Podcast Host

Greetings! My name is Deborah and I help service providers and creatives build and scale their online business operations - from product design to launching and strategic sales. In 2007, I built NYC's first ever mobile juice bar and grew that into a 7-figure citywide wellness and catering company. Our success was rooted in smart, online systems that scale and understanding the most magnetic and simple pathway to easy sales. My offers include 1:1 Coaching, digital product design, and my signature Solopreneur Foundations group coaching program. These programs offer structure and accountability plus 18 years of experience to help my clients create clarity and effortless sales in their online business. Please check out my FREE resources and join the newsletter for weekly marketing tips and exclusive content.

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10 Books to Read Now → Thank Me Later 🌞

Hey Reader, If the world feels like it’s spinning faster than ever, you’re not alone. One thing that always helps me slow down and come back to myself? 📚 A good book. You know - the real kind, with pages you can flip through, underline, and dog-ear. The kind that has coffee drip stains from reading while swinging in the hammock and hand written notes. I love books so much that I curated a Summer Reading List for your business, your mindset, and your soul - I'm sharing them on today's podcast....

A flyer for SummerCamp, a 7-week business bootcamp to help small business owners create long-term digital assets.

Reader, last summer I spent 2 FULL days making a reel I just knew was gonna blow up. Transitions. Hooks. Trending audio. A caption I rewrote sixteen times.Posted it. Waited. Refreshed. Waited some more… After another two days: 57 views. 2 likes. (One was my cousin. 🤦🏼♀️) Here’s what I learned: going viral is NOT a strategy. But building assets that keep working after you close your laptop? That is. So, let’s have a little real talk about Summer... You don’t need to overhaul your business or...

[TLDR: New podcast about overcoming fear and getting into life-changing rooms + a twist on how you can lock in the EarlyBird rate for Summercamp] Hey Reader, Ever felt like you were standing outside the room you knew you were meant to be in? This week’s episode of Mindset to Market is all about how to take bold action, even when you feel intimidated. I’m sharing real talk on: letting fear drive the car self-perception upper limits, and the transformational magic that happens when you get...

A screen-shot of my client Christine texting. me that she sold out her upcoming retreat

Hey Reader, Want to help me celebrate something BIG? My client Christine just sold out her very first mini-retreat - and she did it in under 3 weeks. 🙌 When she started she had: No fancy ads. A tiny email list. Under 300 followers on IG. Just one woman, taking one courageous step after another. When we first met (in April), Christine was overwhelmed. The tech, the decisions, the “which direction should I go?” spiral. You know the one. 😵💫 She had multiple modalities and passions, but wasn’t...

Last day for the adorable Sun-Kissed Sidewalk Sale where you can get transformational coaching, business tools and support at 50-75% off! (Plus a FREE raffle with lots of excellent offers!) Ironically, I'm heading out to a local protest this afternoon in what looks to be pouring rain, lol. I'm fine with that - I was raised in the northeast where the sun always shines again! Just in case you haven't seen any of my other gajillion emails about this Summer sale, my inclusions are below. 💥...

An invitation to join SummerCamp for Solopreneurs, a 7-week project-focused coaching container to help you clarify your offer, create magnetic messaging and start making simple sales!

Tell me Reader- Is this you? 👀 You’re still “getting ready” to launch your offer. Still stuck in the planning phase. Still telling yourself, “I just need a little more time…” If Yes, please know I have been there. Here’s the truth: (not a lesson I enjoyed learning) 👉🏻The clarity you’re waiting for? It’s not coming. The perfect moment? Doesn’t exist. Your dream business? You’re actually losing money not building it. So how can I help you? My high-proximity, project-focused, Summer-sprint...

Earlybird enrollment for SummerCamp for Solopreneurs is OPEN. 7 weeks of project-focused bite-sized coaching sessions to help you get launch-ready by Fall!

50% OFF SummerCamp for Solopreneurs 🌞 (Yep, this is big.) Valid until June 15th - Use code SOLAR at checkout to join this 7-week sprint coaching program and lock in for Summer sales! Details and FAQs below! Forget the days where Summer beach reads and poolside scrollathons knock you completely off your biz game... This summer? We’re building offers that SELL, but with a lean-back-and-chill approach. She's Back → Summer Camp for SolopreneursA 7-week group coaching experience (July 2–August 22)...

Sale with 50-75% off high-touch coaching programs, courses and other marketing support. Get ahead this Summer with affordable coaching.

Reader, today's the day! I don’t run sales often, but this one is special. I’ve joined 24 other creative entrepreneurs in the Sun-Kissed Summer Sidewalk Sale. A 5-day online pop-up event packed with premium offers at 50 to 75 percent off. If you’ve been eyeing any of these offers: The Launch-Ready Digital Product Toolkit Soulful Sales Accelerator (June 16th workshop) Summer Camp for Solopreneurs 🌞 1:1 Lazer Coaching Sessions This is your chance to grab one or more of them at the best price...

Summer marketing coaching offers at discounted prices!

Reader, does this sound familiar? You started 2025 with crystal-clear vision, ambitious goals, and UNLIMITED fresh start energy. But now that Summer has arrived? Those best intentions are scattered across forgotten post-its and buried under the daily grind of showing up for everyone but yourself. Reader, this isn't about lacking discipline or commitment. It is about needing a moment to breathe, to recalibrate, and to remember what really matters to you. 🌞 That's exactly what Summer is for!...

The Mindset to Market podcast, episode #72 Niching Down & Simplified Website Strategy to attract ideal clients with Jess Freeman

Hey Reader, Let’s play a quick game… How’s your website really doing? Crickets in your inbox? Confused offers? Could be for anyone? Pretty, but not profitable? If you said “OMG yes” to any of the above - don’t worry. Help has arrived! This week on the Mindset to Market podcast, I’m chatting with the incredible Jess Freeman, web designer + SEO strategist, about how to create a simple, stunning site that actually works. 👉 We go deep into why choosing a niche creates massive clarity, the mindset...