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
What’s the Deal with Instagram Hashtags in 2026? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:42
Are hashtags still relevant on Instagram in 2026… or are they basically pointless now? There’s a lot of confusion around hashtags right now, especially with so many people saying different things. In this episode, Leslie…
Why You're Waiting To Feel Established [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:54
Are you waiting for something outside of you to finally make you feel more confident, more legit or more established in your city? In this episode, Leslie breaks down one of the sneaky thoughts that can keep local busine…
My Story: How I Became A Local Marketing Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:17
In this special 150th episode of the Grow Your Local Business Podcast, I’m doing something different. I originally planned to record an Ask Me Anything episode, but after seeing how many of your questions were really abo…
MVP: Getting Content With Your Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:16
Do you struggle with taking photos or video for social media while you're working with clients? Do you forget to take photos or videos of your finished results or final product? Do you feel like you don't have anything t…
The one metric I obsess over [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:07
In this shortie episode, Leslie shares the one metric she obsesses over more than anything else: sales. Yes, views, reach, followers, email stats, inquiries, consults, website traffic -- those metrics matter… but only be…
The Self-Confidence Required to Become the Local Go-To [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:36
What if the thing that’s keeping you from becoming the local go-to in your city isn’t your visibility or marketing strategy… but the belief that you need to feel confident first? In this episode, we’re talking about the…
Creating Certainty To Buy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:32
Today we’re talking about creating certainty to buy because every customer needs a certain level of confidence before they say yes. They need to believe you can deliver, believe the result is possible for them and believ…