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
MVP: The Lifetime Return [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:59
In this Most Valuable Podcast episode, we’re exploring the lifetime return on investments you make in your business. And not just money investments but also time and energy investments. How will your actions and commitme…
Why Instagram Growth Advice Doesn’t Work for Local Business Owners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:05
Unfortunately, most Instagram growth advice out there is designed for influencers and online businesses — not local service providers. That’s why so many local business owners waste so much time posting Reels, chasing vi…
4 Ways Local Business Owners Can Make Time for Marketing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:05
Do you ever feel like marketing or "create social media post" just keeps getting added to the bottom of your to-do list? You want to be consistent, you know it’s important, but between working with clients, working in yo…
5 Ways to Boost Local Sales with Better Instagram Captions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:40
In this episode, you’ll see why captions are one of the most powerful tools you have for turning local followers into paying clients and how to make yours work harder for you. Captions aren’t filler or an after thought.…
How to Market Like You’re Fully Booked [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:16
In this episode, I’m walking you through what fully booked local marketing actually looks like and how to start showing up that way now, before the results are even here. This isn’t about faking it. It’s about shifting i…
Instagram Update! How To Get Found on Google Through Instagram [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:10
There's a new Instagram update that allows Google and other search engines to index all your content, including posts, reels and videos. In this quick episode, I’m breaking down what Meta’s new update means for your loca…
Skillset Gap or Implementation Gap? What’s Really Keeping You Stuck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:07
In this episode, we’re talking about troubleshooting and problem-solving in your business and getting crystal clear on whether the reason you’re not getting results is because of a knowledge gap or an execution gap. Tune…