What was I saying again? I have no idea.. Who even are you?
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Scammers are targeting you and your loved ones. I know all too well. My mother spent $350,000 on a man she believed was her soulmate right before her death. The only way we can fight back is to arm ourselves with information. Scammer Warriors unite! These stories are from victims and their families. The details are so shocking that they're hard to believe.
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A monthly review of the best, worst and most absurd of online celebrity journalism in the UK. Hosted by Chris Beckett and Matt Withers.
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Are you ready to grow your local business? Local marketing expert and life coach Leslie Presnall shares the strategy and the mindset to reach more people in your city and bring in a steady stream of clients.
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Age of Reason is a channel that promotes positive Atheism, knowledge and common sense... and now I mostly talk about Climate Change because I strongly believe this is the one existential threat that endangers us all.
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A Wife Who Shares The Naked Truth About Herself And The World. Graduating from an all girls Catholic College in 2006, she struggled to find work. Going after jobs like Executive Assistant for the Director of Publicity, she landed jobs like Manager of Abercrombie & Fitch. After struggling to not overdraw her Washington Mutual Account every month, she decided to become a stripper to supplement her income. With the highs that cash and an open schedule provided, and the lows of a coworkers suici ...
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This week I’m teaching you the 3 steps to create a follow-up process to reach out to potential local clients. Mentioned in this episode: Work with me inside The Localpreneur Academy Click here to book a free consult call with Leslie Follow me on Instagram @lesliepresnall Download my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram Following If you’re …
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Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including G Flip partying like a rock star, Lana Del Rey's alligator tour guide romance and Oasis date clash chaos.توسط Barely Contained
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In this episode I'm teaching a coaching tool called "The Minimum Baseline" to help you create more consistency in your local marketing and business. The idea behind The Minimum Baseline is it's the smallest, doable amount of anything you can commit to. Your brain will tell you it's not enough. It will tell you that one post or 10 minutes a day isn'…
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My Localpreneur Academy student Dana Manning is sharing how she went from moving to a new city with ZERO social media presence (she wasn't even on Facebook!) to now being fully booked with a 7 month waitlist! She's a mom who's learned some secrets to implementing systems so she can get everything done, maintain balance and truly make her business w…
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Send us a Text Message. A veteran ended up destitute and lonely after spending so much of his life serving his country. It wasn't a foreign war that ended up leading to his death. It was a romance scam... even though his dedicated niece tried everything in her power to save him. Support the Show.توسط April
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Tune into this Most Valuable Podcast Episode! We all have those people in our head who we imagine are judging us, laughing at us, or rolling their eyes at us every time we show up on social media. Maybe it's people in your present life or people from your past like mean girls from high school, exes or old co-workers. These are your imaginary trolls…
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Send us a Text Message. A Wyoming woman was the victim of a romance scam, turned pig butchering scam, long before most people knew anything about either scam. Her daughter discovered her mother living in a mobile home without electricity and running water. The scam ended up indirectly taking the victim's life. For more resources on how to spot scam…
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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Craig Charles' Crispy Pancake crusade, Rafael Nadal's adorable mini-me and Kerry Katona's offer to Donald Trump.توسط Barely Contained
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In this episode, I'm re-visiting the topic - How to be more confident on social media. Tune into this episode to learn: Where confidence really comes from How to generate confidence on demand The real reason you aren't showing up how you want on social media - and what to do about it Mentioned in this episode: Work with me inside The Localpreneur A…
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This week I’m sharing how to find more local accounts to follow and engage with on Instagram as part of your local engagement strategy. Tune into this episode to learn: 3 ways to find more local accounts to follow and engage with The impact of “being part of your community” on Instagram and following more local accounts Simple ways to consistently …
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This week I’m sharing best practices on how to show up in local facebook groups as a business owner to promote your business, offer value and be of service in your community. Tune into this episode to learn: The 4 things your Facebook profile must have visible when you're engaging in groups How to show up as the local go-to expert in Facebook group…
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Send us a Text Message. The scammer in this story told the victim that he was country music star Vince Gill and that he needed money because he was being accused of rape. This victim’s daughter tells the story of the one picture she spotted on her mother’s social media account that led to the discovery that her mother had lost everything. Click HER…
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Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jessie J's free Wikifeet account, Hugh Grant's concert carrots and a household anthem for almost four decades.توسط Barely Contained
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Are you making it clear that you're available to work with or hire? As a service-based business owner, your social media presence is your "open for business" sign. This is how potential clients know they can pay you. A common (and sneaky) mistake I see happening all over Instagram is business owners not making it super clear that they're available …
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Send us a Text Message. Every family member of a romance scam victim dreams of being able to give the scumbag a piece of their mind. This woman actually did it… and it’s flawless. I wish I was able to handle my mother’s scammer like this when I got him on the phone, but I was too afraid to upset my mother. Click HERE to contact April about your lov…
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In this episode, my client Sarah Fulton is sharing how she increased her clientele in her bookkeeping business by 60% in 6 months -- then how she turned around and doubled her inquiries in the first half of the year! Tune into this episode to learn: The strategy and mindset behind developing her social media presence The power of knowing your numbe…
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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction, Nadia Sawalha's sad eight-word childhood admission and Richard Madeley's icy privates.توسط Barely Contained
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If selling and promoting your services on social media makes you feel icky and spammy, you're not alone. It's totally normal. We aren't born sales people. But instead of working on the skills of selling and the mindset around selling, I see a lot of people either (1) avoid it totally or (2) secretively sell (aka disguise they're actually trying to …
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This week I’m diving into something that affects so many local business owners all over... your location. Whether you live in a small town or big city or whether you have a physical location or no location - you likely have thoughts about where you're located and what results are possible for you. Location Drama is any negative thoughts you have ab…
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Is your industry saturated in your city? In this episode we're diving into how there's no such thing and how you can still be successful -- even if there are other business who do what you do. I'm sharing the mindset shifts you need to find what makes you unique, to continue showing up and to bring in your local clients. Tune into this episode to l…
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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine in this dark terrible world of romance scams. A Michigan woman used her humor, her acting skills and advice from an amazing financial advisor to come out on the other side. She still has bad days, but she's decided to join the fight... instead of letting the scam ruin her life. …
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Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Flavor Flav slamming Jelly Roll's trolls, Kirstie Allsopp's dog mess fury and Alan Titchmarsh's slug hatred.توسط Barely Contained
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Do you get your clients amazing results, but you struggle to get amazing testimonials? In this Most Valuable Podcast episode, I'm re-sharing a few ways to help you get more testimonials from your local clients, so you can build your credibility and social proof. But you're not going to collect just ANY generic fluffy testimonials either -- you're g…
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In this Most Valuable Podcast episode, I'm re-sharing my 4-step process to build your local credibility. If you're unsure on how to get the word out and how to get people to trust and choose your business, I'm laying out exactly what it takes it go from unknown to the local go-to person in your industry. Tune into today's episode to learn: How to t…
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Do you every find yourself questioning how much you should promote something? How much should you share about your offer, your services, an event you have coming up? How many times should you post? How many emails should you send? How much is too much? What if you annoy your audience? This week I’m re-releasing this MVP episode where I share my ans…
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Send us a Text Message. Becky Holmes is out with a new book now available in the U.S. that's gaining a lot of traction in the world of romance scams. It's called Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You. The book is informative and delightfully entertaining. Becky took time out for Scammer Stories to have a conversation on how it all started and how it…
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Training Replay: 3 Reasons Why You're Not Selling Out Your Local Events... And What To Do Instead
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Join me for this workshop training replay - 3 Reasons Why You're Not Selling Out Your Local Events... And What To Do Instead In our hour together, you'll learn: How to avoid the most common mistakes business owners make when promoting their events on social media Simple steps to get more people to see and know about your event without spending any …
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In this 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 commitments pay off in the future? What are the longterm benefits of sticking with something even when it doesn't feel like it's working at first or even when y…
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We all experience downtimes or slower seasons in our businesses. In this episode, I'm sharing how to think about these times and how to show up when you're expecting them or going through them so you can create bigger results. Mentioned in this episode: Work with me inside The Localpreneur Academy Follow me on Instagram @lesliepresnall Download my…
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Want to get found on Instagram by locals who live in your city? Today I'm sharing 6 easy things to implement so you can get discovered locally on Instagram with SEO. Mentioned in this episode: Work with me inside The Localpreneur Academy Follow me on Instagram @lesliepresnall Download my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram Following Episo…
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Send us a Text Message. This romance scammer created a huge web of lies that ended up putting a woman in the middle of a scam with other victims. We’re going to tell you how he was able to get out of the mess and how she got involved in the first place. There was a huge web of lies that a scammer told this victim who we’ll call “Laura.” By the time…
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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Bruce Forsyth's unstoppable libido, Megan McKenna's huge cake fail and Jade Thirlwall's driving test error.توسط Barely Contained
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Is your local industry saturated? If you struggle to stand out and get people to notice you, then dive into this Most Valuable Podcast Episode - Finding Your Local Voice. I know it can be hard to find your place and create something that feels original -- especially in a noisy online world where so much content is being created daily. In this episo…
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Send us a Text Message. A romance scam doesn't just demolish a victim's life, it ruins life for everyone who touches the scam. Daughters of victims open up about how it changed their lives. Click HERE to contact April about your loved one. Click HERE to donate $1 a month to help continue to spread the message. Or click the link below to make a one-…
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Do you wonder what makes people want to read your posts? Or why people will slow down to read some posts, but skip others? Or how you can make your captions grab your audience's attention? This week I’m diving into 6 quick tips to help you uplevel your caption writing -- and make your captions easier to read. If your captions are easier for your au…
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Today, I'm re-sharing a fan favorite and Most Valuable Episode - How To Make People Fall In Love With Your Local Business. We're talking about how you can fall deeper into love with your business and as a result of that… have other people fall in love with your business. Tune into today's episode to learn: What it looks like to have unconditional l…
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Today we're diving into the negative effects on your business when you try to avoid disappointment. Logically, it may seem like you'd always want to succeed and never have to face disappointment, but I'm sharing how allowing disappointment can speed up your success in your local business. Tune into this episode to learn: The difference between allo…
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Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Gemma Collins comparing herself to Jesus, Kevin Costner getting a puppy and Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford's practical jokes.توسط Barely Contained
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In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between creating value on social media and showing the value of what you offer. Tune into this episode to learn: Why you need both types of content to set yourself apart as that local go-to person and to sell your services Examples of each type of content How to not get stuck giving too much away or…
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Are you afraid of hearing "no?" Does a string of "nos" or rejection in your business send you hiding? Today, I'm interviewing my Localpreneur Academy student Nicole Watford who went from hearing "no" 75% of the time to tripling her photography business in just one year. Tune into this episode to learn: How Nicole strategically learned from each "no…
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Send us a Text Message. The financial industry is a tough nut to crack for people like us when it comes to romance scams. This is a rare interview with April Devalkenaere, a former law enforcement officer, who now fights financial crimes in court. She talks about what the direction financial institutions are going to help put an end to scams… espec…
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If you've been curious about what it's like inside The Localpreneur Academy then this episode is for you. I'm sharing what the program is, how it's structured, what you'll learn and do inside, plus what results you can expect. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about The Localpreneur Academy Book a free consult with me Read testimonials from my …
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When I talk about becoming the local go-to, I hear a lot of people say "Well, that's just not me." "So and so down the street is so much better and further along than me." "I'll never be that successful." "My industry is too saturated." If that's you, then today's episode is for you. I'm showing you how what you currently believe about you, your bu…
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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Piers Morgan's pigeon lady fury, Thylane Blondeau's sunglasses battle and Kim Kardashian's third thumb.توسط Barely Contained
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It's the podcast which has four dinners in a day then goes to Miami to be the body double of a gangster doppelgänger. That’s right, it’s the Christmas special, with Chris Beckett and Matt Withers unwrapping reports of Steven Seagal and George Galloway's feline tug-of-war, Vanilla Ice's pre-internet drug lord meet-ups and Demi Lovato's handles for f…
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In this episode I'm sharing the story of leaving my full-time job and going full-time in my business. But this episode is really about facing your worst case scenarios head on, having your own back and increasing your risk tolerance in pursuit of your dream business and goals. Tune into this episode to learn: Why failing when going after your dream…
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CLICK HERE TO BOOK A FREE CONSULT CALLتوسط Leslie Presnall
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Do you ever have potential clients reach out and show interest... but then they totally ghost you? Then do you ever feel the urge to keep following up? Or gently nudge them and remind them you exist? I think this is totally normal. But I also know feeling like you have to chase clients down is taking up a lot of your time and energy --- and it does…
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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Kerry Katona offering an OnlyFans discount to Nigel Farage, Chloe Ferry's shabby online tree and the worst Christmas film ever.توسط Barely Contained
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I know how easy it is to get stuck in perfectionism and spend waaaay longer than you thought to create social media graphics in Canva. If you can relate, then today's podcast episode is just for you. Tune into this episode to learn: 4 tips to create faster and avoid perfectionism when creating in Canva The simple questions to ask yourself about you…
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