Fully Booked and Underearning

Fully Booked and Underearning

Author: Leslie Presnall September 1, 2026 Duration: 12:24
Being fully booked doesn’t automatically mean you’re making the money you want. You can have a full calendar, plenty of demand and people ready to hire you… and still feel like you should be making a whole lot more for how busy you are. If that’s where you are in your business right now, there are a couple of things I see causing this over and over again with local service-based business owners. Tune into this episode to learn: The two reasons you can be fully booked and still under-earningWh...

Leslie Presnall operates at the unique intersection of practical marketing and personal development, a combination that defines Grow Your Local Business. This isn't just about generic online tips; it's a focused conversation for brick-and-mortar shops, service providers, and community-based entrepreneurs who feel their growth is limited by geography. Leslie brings her dual expertise as a local marketing expert and life coach to each episode, dismantling the idea that strategy and mindset are separate pursuits. You'll hear actionable plans for connecting with your immediate community, from refining your message to leveraging hyper-local networks, paired with the psychological shifts necessary to execute them consistently. The podcast delves into the real challenges of standing out in a specific town or city, moving beyond theory to address the daily decisions that lead to a more visible and resilient business. It's for the owner who knows their service is valuable but struggles to turn local awareness into a reliable client roster. Through candid discussions and concrete examples, this series provides the dual toolkit for sustainable growth-the tactical how-to for your market and the internal clarity to see it through. Tune in for a resource that understands the particular rhythm and relationships of operating locally, offering a steady stream of relevant insight for your entrepreneurial journey.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 30:47
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Duration: 12:08
You invested in the website. The branding. The business cards. The booking software. The supplies. The certifications that help you become excellent at what you do. You’ve spent so much time and money getting your local…
The best time to host local events, classes and workshops [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:07
This week’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a short coaching clip from inside The Localpreneur Academy, where one of my students asked a question so many local business owners have: When is the best time to ho…
Why You’re Afraid to Be the Fully Booked Local Go-To [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
So many local business owners say they want to be fully booked, more known in their city, and have more demand for what they do… but then their brain immediately jumps to everything that could feel hard about that. More…
What to Do When There’s Interest But No Sales Yet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:16
Do you have inquiries, interest, and people telling you they love what you’re doing… but it’s not turning into sales yet? Do you feel like something is just “off” and you need to change something to get people to buy? Ma…
MVP: How Too Many Offers Are Slowing Down Your Local Sales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:34
In this Most Valuable Podcast episode, I'm re-sharing how having too many offers in your local business is slowing down your sales. I’m walking you through SIX different ways this shows up for local business owners — fro…