449: Instagram Updates, AI Predictions for 2025 + How the Creator Economy is Shifting (FAST!)

If you've ever built a funnel, launched it, and felt like it just didn’t work — you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: Funnels work when you make them work.  In this episode, Natalie is breaking down why your funnel might not be converting and how to fix it. She covers the key mindset shifts, marketing psychology, and data-driven strategies that turn an underperforming funnel into a predictable sales machine. At the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to building a funnel that scales to $100k+ months. What You’ll Learn: Why most funnels fail, and how to fix yours The 4 stages of buyer psychology (and how to meet buyers where they are) Key metrics you need to be tracking to optimize conversions How to structure a funnel that consistently scales The traffic strategies that fuel high-converting funnels TIMESTAMPS 00:13 Why most funnels don’t work (hint: it’s not just about the landing page). 01:06 The biggest mistake: Giving up too soon instead of testing and optimizing. 02:56 Why copying funnel templates won’t work (and what to do instead). 05:19 Funnels are data machines — key metrics you must track. 07:33 The four stages of buyer psychology (and why most funnels skip steps). 10:22 Is your offer actually optimized? Here’s how to tell. 12:38 The three most profitable funnel types (and which one is right for you). 14:57 How to structure a high-converting landing page. 16:19 The backend is where the real money is + how to maximize revenue. 18:04 The best traffic strategies to scale your funnel to $100k months. RESOURCES + LINKS Join Natalie for a FREE Live Training: How To Build A Profitable, Predictable + Repeatable Business. Choose From 3 Live Dates Here. Click Here to Join the Freedom Fast Track Waitlist. Get Your 7-Figure Funnel Roadmap Here. Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based Business. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

EPISODE SUMMARY  Virality doesn’t always equal sales…so what should you focus on instead? In this exclusive Société Membership Q&A Coaching Call, Natalie breaks down the exact social media growth strategies that actually lead to business success. Whether you’re struggling to attract the right audience, stuck in the cycle of chasing vanity metrics, or unsure how to turn followers into buyers, this call is packed with insights to shift your approach. You’ll learn: ✅ The biggest mistakes business owners make when trying to grow on social media ✅ How to attract the right audience instead of just chasing virality ✅ The content shifts that will increase engagement + drive real business growth ✅ Why consistent, strategic growth matters more than one-off viral moments ✅ The framework for turning viewers into buyers - without relying on trends Get ready to be a fly on the wall and listen in as Natalie shares the real strategies that drive audience growth + business success. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why audience growth is the #1 priority for scaling your business 03:10 The biggest mistakes keeping you from attracting the right followers 08:45 How to shift from random posting to a content strategy that converts 14:20 The social media formula we teach inside The Société Membership 20:15 Why some accounts grow FAST—and what they’re doing differently 26:30 The real reason virality doesn’t always equal sales (and what to focus on instead) 33:50 How to build an audience that’s actually engaged + ready to buy 40:10 Want personalized coaching on your social strategy? Join Société, Traffic Accelerator + Freedom Fast Track! RESOURCES + LINKS Get A Limited-Time Discount On Traffic Accelerator Right Here. Join Natalie For A FREE Live Training: How To Build A Profitable, Predictable + Repeatable Business. Choose From 3 Live Dates Here. Unsure What Funnel Your Business Should Have? Download This FREE PDF Guide. Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based Business. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Learn Natalie’s Proven Method for Building a Profitable, Predictable, Freedom-Based Business™ and Get Back to WHY you Became an Entrepreneur in this FREE 90-Minute Training. The Mr. Beast Episode Lindsay Mentions In This Episode. Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

Think you have a sales problem? Let’s challenge that today! In this episode, we’re breaking down the real reason sales feel inconsistent and how to create unstoppable momentum in your business. From traffic and conversion strategies to optimizing your sales engine, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how to generate wildly successful results without relying on exhausting launches. We’re also diving into: ✔️ The biggest myths around sales & why most entrepreneurs feel stuck ✔️ The power of pre-launch (and why waiting until launch day is a mistake) ✔️ The three core elements of a high-performing sales system ✔️ How we hit $108K in a week without a launch or revenue push ✔️ Why less complexity = more growth & freedom in your business If you’re tired of feeling like you’re constantly launching to crickets, this episode will help you shift your approach so you can create demand, attract the right audience, and generate consistent sales. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Most entrepreneurs don’t have a sales problem—they have a marketing problem 03:45 The difference between sales and marketing (and why people confuse them) 07:30 The real reason your audience isn’t buying from you 10:15 Why fixing your sales script won’t solve your revenue problem 13:50 The biggest mistake people make when launching 17:25 How to create demand instead of chasing customers 21:10 The three types of content that drive consistent sales 24:55 Building a marketing system that works on autopilot 28:40 The key to turning followers into loyal buyers 32:20 What sustainable marketing momentum actually looks like 36:05 Actionable steps to take today to fix your marketing problem 39:50 Final thoughts and next steps for creating a predictable sales system RESOURCES + LINKS Create + Refine Your Irresistible Offer With Our Free Workbook. Download It Here. Download Your Free AI Training Guide With Step-By-Step Instructions To Teach ChatGPT To Be Your Marketer - Plus 68 Bonus Prompts Inside. Get It Right Here. Freedom Fast Track Doors Open Soon - Join The Waitlist Here. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based Business. Learn Natalie’s Proven Method for Building a Profitable, Predictable, Freedom-Based Business and Get Back to WHY you Became an Entrepreneur in this FREE 90-Minute Training. Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997). FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Lindsay Roselle: @lindsayroselle 

AI is transforming the way we work—and when used strategically, it can become the ultimate marketing team, strategist, and business partner. In this solo episode, Lindsay Roselle breaks down how to train ChatGPT to streamline your marketing, optimize workflows, and enhance creativity. You'll learn: The 3-step framework to train ChatGPT like a pro: Make It Work, Make It Right, Make It Better How Team BossBabe uses AI for content creation, brainstorming, and coaching The most effective prompts to get ChatGPT to sound like you Why personalizing AI is the key to making it your second brain Common AI mistakes entrepreneurs make—and how to avoid them Lindsay also shares her personal AI hacks, including voice-noting ChatGPT for brainstorming, using it for mindset coaching, and even training it to help her kids learn about space! If you're ready to unlock AI-powered marketing and business growth, you’ll enjoy this episode! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro: Why AI is a must-have tool for entrepreneurs in 2025 02:38 How ChatGPT can be your marketing team, editor, and strategist 04:58 The 3-step AI training framework: make it work, make it right, make it better 09:47 Step 1: How to train ChatGPT with your brand voice and business goals 14:25 The best way to upload transcripts, newsletters, and high-performing content 16:51 Why gold-standard examples make AI smarter and more effective 19:11 Step 2: How to refine ChatGPT’s responses so it sounds like you 23:55 How voice-noting ChatGPT unlocks better content ideas and clarity 26:22 Step 3: Making ChatGPT better over time—optimizing for results 28:44 The #1 game-changer: telling ChatGPT to remember your preferences 32:05 Lindsay’s AI hacks: how she brainstorms business ideas and content 34:31 Beyond marketing: using AI for coaching, productivity, and parenting 36:50 How Lindsay uses AI in her personal life 39:12 Final thoughts + how AI will shape the future of business RESOURCES + LINKS Download Your Free AI Training Guide With Step-By-Step Instructions To Teach Your AI To Be Your Marketer - Plus 68 Bonus Prompts Inside. Get It Right Here. Freedom Fast Track Doors Open Soon - Join The Waitlist Here. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based Business. Learn Natalie’s Proven Method for Building a Profitable, Predictable, Freedom-Based Business and Get Back to WHY you Became an Entrepreneur in this FREE 90-Minute Training. Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997). FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Lindsay Roselle: @lindsayroselle 

Welcome to a masterclass in building a thriving business even while managing real-life challenges. Catherine Smith Licari, the creator of the Small Business Planner, joins Natalie to break down the tactical strategies behind creating a predictable sales engine and why intentional business planning is essential for long-term success. From sourcing and developing high-quality products to leveraging paid traffic and building customer trust, Catherine shares a wealth of actionable insights that any entrepreneur can apply. She also opens up about her IVF journey, revealing how she managed to grow her business during one of the most challenging years of her life. This interview covers how years of stagnant revenue finally led to a breakthrough of reaching almost 7-figures. If you’re ready to refine your operations, create consistent revenue, and scale your businesses with purpose – this episode is for you.  TIMESTAMPS 00:13 How Catherine identified gaps in the fashion industry and launched her first business. 02:08 Leveraging Instagram and early online trends to build brand awareness. 03:34 Pivoting from product sales to brand advising based on client demand. 16:23 The creation of the Small Business Planner: Combining luxury and function for entrepreneurs. 23:04 Sourcing and developing a high-quality product: Catherine’s step-by-step approach. 27:27 Why intentional packaging and customer experience drive repeat customers. 35:03 Features of the Small Business Planner designed to solve critical business challenges. 37:26 Balancing personal challenges, including IVF, while scaling a business. 46:04 Building a predictable sales engine with paid ads and intentional traffic strategies. 50:48 Insights from Freedom Fast Track that shaped Catherine’s business growth framework. 53:36 Addressing financial and operational blind spots for small business owners. 59:21 How to fully utilize the Small Business Planner and its digital companion course. 01:09:26 Exclusive Bossbabe Sales Engine Bonus Pack for Small Business Planner customers. RESOURCES + LINKS Grab Your Small Business Planner Right Here + Get Your Sales Engine Bonus Pack for FREE. Freedom Fast Track Doors Open Soon - Join The Waitlist Here. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based Business. Learn Natalie’s Proven Method for Building a Profitable, Predictable, Freedom-Based Business and Get Back to WHY you Became an Entrepreneur in this FREE 90-Minute Training. Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997). FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Catherine + The Small Business Planner: @cashflow.for.creatives