In this episode of The Growth Show, host Whitney Bateson welcomes Jessica Setnick to discuss her unique career journey from a hospital dietitian to a professional speaker and business coach. Jessica shares her strategies for building confidence in speaking, effectively selling speaking services, and overcoming common challenges like hecklers. Listeners will also gain insights into how to structure a speaker page on a website, the importance of negotiating, and creative ways to handle budgets when pitching speaking engagements. Whether you're an aspiring speaker or looking for tips to advance your current speaking career, this episode is packed with valuable advice and actionable tips.

Connect with Jessica:

• Website: https://www.jessicasetnick.com/
• Speaker Coaching: https://www.jessicasetnick.com/speaker-coaching/
• You're not in our budget printable: https://www.understandingnutrition.com/items/youre-not-in-our-budget
• A Dietitian’s Guide to Professional Speaking (book): https://www.dietitianspeakingguide.com/
• You're not in our budget: https://www.understandingnutrition.com/items/youre-not-in-our-budget

In this episode:

Jessica's Career Journey

Navigating Challenges and Building Confidence

Mastering Public Speaking and Handling Hecklers

The Business of Speaking: Pricing and Negotiation

Maximizing Speaking Engagements and Website Essentials

The Importance of Testimonials

Creating Your Speaker Page

Signature Talks and Titles

Contact Information and Fees

Using Photos and Videos Effectively

Authenticity in Your Speaker Profile

Negotiating Speaking Engagements

The Value of a Speaker One Sheet

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In this episode of the Growth Show, host Whitney Bateson talks about the crucial topic of investing in your business. Drawing from her own experiences, she offers insightful examples of both successful and unsuccessful investments. Whitney outlines a set of four key questions to help you evaluate any potential investment, whether it’s a program, tool, service, or course. She also introduces her upcoming free training, aimed at helping you turn your website into a client-generating system. This episode is packed with actionable advice and reflections to help you make informed investment decisions for your business.

Personal Investment Experiences

Evaluating Website Investments

Client Generating Website Formula

Questions to Ask Before Investing

Examples of Recent Investments

Considering Alternatives to Investment

Trust and Understanding the Process

Commitment to Seeing Investments Through

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Instagram: @‌whitneybateson

1. Read My Blog: Get practical, easy-to-follow advice and tips to make growing your online business easier – find articles about finding your first clients, copywriting, branding, sales and marketing advice, and so much more. Dive in here.
2. Download My Free Resources: From clarifying your brand to defining your services and more, download my workbooks and guides that will finally give you the clarity you need to make real, lasting progress in your business. Access the resources here.
3. Learn About The Wellness Pro Website System: In our 8-week live group program, my team and I help you create a beautiful, strategic website that not only looks great but helps you get more clients, too! Your website is your online storefront, and through recorded lessons, group calls, templates, and hands-on support throughout the program, we help you ensure your website shows off your true value and will support the growth of your business for years to come. Learn more here.

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In this episode, Whitney chats with Vanessa Imus - a registered dietitian, founder of Integrated Nutrition for Weight Loss, and busy mom of three — about the real-life strategies that helped her build a sustainable weight loss program and a thriving online business. Vanessa, an alum of The Wellness Pro Website System, shares how she transitioned from one-on-one counseling to scalable group programs — and how updating her website was the game-changing piece that helped her attract more qualified leads, boost her SEO, and build long-term visibility. From launching lead magnets and mastering email marketing to repurposing blog content and tracking analytics, Vanessa breaks down exactly how she’s using her website to work with her business, not against it. If you’ve ever wondered how a well-designed, strategic website can grow your wellness business, this episode is your blueprint.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integratednutritionllc

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1457683244615510/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integratednutrition.weightloss/

Website: https://inutritioncenter.com/

Freebie: https://integratednutrition.kit.com/7d18f9e810

Vanessa's Background and Specialization

Transition from One-on-One to Group Programs

Website Development and Marketing Strategies

SEO and Blogging for Traffic

Effective Lead Magnets and Quantifying Value

Using Analytics and Tools for SEO

Driving Traffic and Engaging with Summits

Social Media Strategies and VA Collaboration

The Importance of Having a Website

Email Marketing and Consistency

1. Read My Blog: Get practical, easy-to-follow advice and tips to make growing your online business easier - find articles about finding your first clients, copywriting, branding, sales, and marketing advice, and so much more. Dive in here.
2. Download My Free Resources: From clarifying your brand to defining your services and more, download my workbooks and guides that will finally give you the clarity you need to make real, lasting progress in your business. Access the resources here.
3. Learn About The Wellness Pro Website System: In our 8-week live group program, my team and I help you create a beautiful, strategic website that not only looks great but also helps you get more clients! Learn more here

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