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!
Skills > shortcuts (especially in 2026)
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Hey there Reader 👋 I'm going to attempt not to make this a rant... But I've been side-eying all the “funnel in a day” ads that are flooding my online feed, and just kind of shaking my head. Do NOT let these FOMO promos snag your self-esteem and make you wonder if you’re missing some magical shortcut to success… You’re not. These are just ads and marketing and sales can often make you feel bad. And while quick-fix or plug-and-play tools DO save time, they don’t teach you how to: So yeah - I made a podcast about it. 🎧 Listen here → #105 - No Magic Pill: 3 Skills That Beat Shortcuts for Selling Online And if you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally launch that course, workshop, or template you’ve been dreaming about… 🗓️ A brand new 4-Week Digital Product Coaching Program kicks off Feb 9th! Inside this container, we'll build your product together, including messaging, design, market research, and all. No FOMO. Just skill-building that leads to sales. Email or DM me the word "SKILLS" if you want the details. 💛 I know you can do anything you put your mind to and that investing in your own powerful skillset will help you create and launch new offers again and again. I'm in your corner! Deborah PS. I also mentioned a few other resources on this episode, all of which can be found here: http://www.deborahcsmith.com/links PSS. Also mentioned in this episode is Nadine Hanafi's brilliant Branded Google Doc! 💥 Use my code DEBORAH100 to get $100 off this incredibly adaptable design tool. |
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!
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