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

Hi, I'm Deborah, your go-to business coach for bespoke offer creation and simple technical solutions. I've been helping coaches, consultants and service providers monetize their expertise and and scale their online business operations for over a decade. 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 systems, strong relationships and understanding the power of sharing your story. I offer coaching as well as hands on technical support to move your business project from idea to income in a short amount of time. My work is for soloprenerus with a few years in business who are ready to invest in operations that align with their soul and easily scale. Please check out my podcast and join my list for weekly marketing tips and exclusive event invites!

the Mindset to Market Podcast, E. #88: Best Email Platforms in 2025 for Soul-Lead Businesses & How I Help My Clients Choose
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Drama! Email platforms in 2025, amirite 👀

Hey there Reader, Last week there was a bit of a shakeup in the world of email marketing (easy to miss because → entire world on fire) but regardless of if you were aware of it, I'm here to offer you an updated comparison of the best email marketing platforms in 2025. In short, there was a price increase that wasn't handled well and small business owners channeled their collective rage on Threads to form a mass exodus. 🍿 I popped popcorn and took notes for you. As as a result, a lot of...

The word "Foundations" and a promotion for Deborah Smith's 6-month business coaching program.

Hey Reader, happy Sunday, Last week had so many bumps and obstacles, it felt like I was riding the Coney Island Cyclone in the wayback, very last car of the coaster. (🤪 IYKYK) Besides political turmoil and a very sad 9/11 memorial, I also had a personal family situation throw a wrench in my plans to spend a quiet weekend staring at the changing pigment of leaves. Instead, I'm writing you from a hospital bedside in Boston. But honestly, I couldn't be happier to be here. Life is constant change...

Mindset to Market Foundations OPEN HOUSE

Hi Reader! Sending a quick invitation: Tonight at 7 pm ET I'm hosting a little Open House to share the details of my 6-month group coaching program, Foundations. Here's the link if you're curious: JOIN ME LIVE AT 7 PM I've moved the entire coaching experience into a new community and I've eliminated the seasonal cohort "launch" model that is both outdated and extremely draining for me. I'm excited as this allows me to focus on serving my clients. Inside this group coaching program we will...

Coach Deborah C. Smith stands next to the words "Mindset to Market Foundations: Build the foundation. Step into leadership. Attract premium clients. Grow with ease."

Hey Reader, happy September! I love September so much. While I'm not a Virgo, I feel those back-to-school, get-yer-S#-together vibes and I'm ALL in. Personally, I'm recommitting to my exercise program this fall as well as a super-fun musical project and (fingers crossed) a DIY bathroom remodel that is easily 5 years overdue. (I promise to show a before/after pic if we actually do it) Also, I'm more fired up than ever about helping my clients make "buy-a-house" money, aka a livable working...

the words 3 funnel srategies that actually work for coaches and service providers in 2025

First off… thank you for staying on this list! In a world of too many emails and not enough time, the fact that you choose to keep me in your inbox is not lost on me. I’m grateful for it. And I’m here for you. I just ran a 3 week "re-engagement" campaign on this email list and I will share the details of exactly how I did it and how it went, in a future message. Right now though, I'm feeling much more clear and excited to focus on helping you this fall. So how can I help you? creating your...

FREE class! Ethical Inspiration and real deadlines to kickstart sales.

Hey Reader, Did I ever tell you about the time I signed up for a program I didn’t really want? But the timer was ticking, the bonuses were expiring, and the marketer made it sound like I’d be missing out on the key to everything. And she seemed to reaaaaally know me... and that I was feeling desperate. So I said yes. And then almost immediately, I regretted it. Not because the program was bad. It honestly wasn’t. But mainly because I didn’t sign up from a place of clarity or alignment. I said...

Host Deborah C. Smith and Author and Podcaster Tiff Carson have a conversation on the latest episode of Mindset to Market podcast.

Hi Reader, What if the hardest chapter of your life could become the most powerful part of your work? That is the path my client and friend, Tiff Carson, has walked. This week on the Mindset to Market podcast, Tiff shares how she transformed grief, infertility, and profound loss into a thriving platform as a podcaster, author, and healer. Note: I start crying 5 minutes into this conversation because I was truly moved and it does contain sensitive and potentially triggering topics. Please...

Promo flyer for the Premium Client Energetic Self-Audit a private 6-episode podcast for helping people get unblocked and start selling

Hi Reader, A few years ago I had major wake-up call from my future self. I was in the middle of a launch, and I had stayed up past midnight obsessing over every word in the emails, the BONUS offers on the sales page and the perfect Instagram captions. I wanted it to sound polished but personal, and confident, but not too pushy. After weeks and months of work, I finally hit publish, and… nothing. Crickets. The world's tiniest violin welcomed me to the Invisible Club. Even though I’d poured...

A collection of tools that can be found inside the Digital Product toolkit, including a private online community, a trello workspace, templates, AI prompts and a handy comprehensive checklist.

Hi Reader I bet I can guess why you haven't grabbed the Launch-Ready Digital Product Toolkit for just $47... 1) You don't know it exists (my bad, I haven't been promoting it) 2) You're not sure it will work for you I get that! SOOO many times I've wanted to buy a program or jump into an offer but... ⏰ the timing wasn't right 😰 fear got in the way of action OR 😵 life was life-ing and I got distracted And that's okay. Because, good news - this step-by-step program and toolkit is on sale until...

Podcast promotional flyer with an image of business coach Deborah C. Smith and the words Ep. 81 - The Energetics of Successful Sales Part 3: Receiving

Hi Reader, If asking for the sale makes you freeze… If launching feels like emotional whiplash… If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all right but something still feels off… This episode is for you. It's Part 3 of my mini-series on the Energetics of Successful Sales, and I’m sharing about the most misunderstood and most important part of selling: receiving. This is the episode I wish I had years ago. We’re digging into: Why “asking for the sale” feels so uncomfortable for women How...