Just Start Now

Hi there... it's been a while!I wanted to let you know I've made the decision that I won't be adding any more episodes to the Just Start Now podcast. I hope you enjoy what you find here but there won'...

Instagram is a tool that many of us have a love/hate relationship with and feel confused (and often filled with comparison) by how to use effectively. We know it can help us reach loads of ideal custo...

This year I've invested in my own skills as a coach so that I can better serve my clients and the Just Start Now community. And after years of waiting for the right course to come along I chose Sas P...

Right now as I release this podcast episode in November 2023 we are being flooded with videos and images of the horrific atrocities happening in the Israel/Palestine conflict. And sadly the case is th...

This episode was inspired by another question that was asked recently in the Just Start Now community - which is a safe space for my members to ask any and all questions no matter how small or seemin...

We've covered Pinterest and how to use it to market your business before on the podcast and the basics you need to know, go back and check out episode 34 with Sahar Twesigye. But that episode was ...

In this episode I talk about: Mindsets that create burn out when it comes to marketing Accepting that there isn’t just one way of marketing your business – and embracing the experimentation and time ...

Something I come up against with clients and Just Start Now members every week is how to be more structured and disciplined with time when working for yourself. Somehow even though you were (or are) ...

I last had resident copywriting expert from the Just Start Now community Lea Tierney on the podcast two years ago (have a listen here). But I had to have her back as our first repeat guest! And that...

This episode is based on a blog I wrote called “Why prospective clients are ghosting you and how to handle it.” In this episode I talk about: How common being ghosted is and the recent rise of this d...

Freya Powell is a career coach with a difference. She works with women who are feeling out of alignment with their career or business to dig deeper and harness the power of their subconscious to gain...

In this episode I talk about: My answer to the question “Is it possible to earn more than €3k a month as a solo health practitioner?” The basic maths of how you're trying to match your corporate ...

Doors are open Friday 22nd - Wednesday 27th September 2023 to the Just Start Now community. If you've been wondering about whether it's a good fit for you I wanted to introduce you to five Just Sta...

Doors will re-open on Friday to the Just Start Now community and I thought this would be a perfect time to invite a guest onto the podcast who has some great advice to share on how to choose what to ...

In this episode I talk about: My big realisation running my quiz for wellness business owners and realising so many of you struggle to put together a really clear offer or service to sell with ease  ...

In this episode I talk about: My experience working with health and wellness professionals and realising when they got stuck, that usually one of the 5 pillars wasn’t in place. So I created a foun...

If you’ve listened to my content for any length of time you’ll know I’m a big fan of growing a mailing list and in order to do this I really believe having some sort of freebie or lead magnet massivel...

In this episode I talk about: The uncomfortable truth that we might not always think the best of the people who we want to invest in our services. How Amy Porterfield helped me notice the difference b...

In this episode, we talk about: How adding products to your wellness business helps you create awareness, adds an income stream and establishes you as an expert  The different ways to add products...

In this episode I talk about: Four reasons why you shouldn’t outsource your social media How to run your business without social media at all if you don't want to  What to spend your money on instead ...

I’m always fascinated by the reasons that wellness business owners aren’t able to ‘just start now’ in their work and I know the reasons go deep. I’ve recently started therapy myself (long overdue!) as...

In this episde, I talk about the 5 reasons why I closed down my free Facebook group, and discuss wether you should, too. I also talk about why being on Facebook could still work for you.  Love this po...

In this episode we talk about: How Joanna ran her own strength and conditioning gym and reached the point of burn out in the emergency room before realising things needed to change in her business to ...

In this episode I talk about four ways to achieve more stable income as a wellness practitioner: The need to create products that answer people’s problems.  Find a way that you love to consistently ma...

When we’re working in our business we’re often not terribly kind to ourselves when things feel hard, when they go wrong or we’re not getting the results we want. This is why I thought a conversation w...

Business is not sustainable unless you find a way to play to your strengths I'm hosting a free workshop 10am GMT Tuesday 21st March 2023. In this free 60 minute workshop I'll show you: 👩🏼‍💻 The 4 k...

In this episode I talk about: The services and softwares I invest in to run my business, and how these have developed over the last four years.   I break this down into categories including software, ...

In this episode, I talk to Samantha Harman, The Style Editor, who shares her insight with you on how your clothes can affect your ability to step out of hobby mentality and take yourself and your busi...

In this episode I talk about: The sliding scale of knowledge and where you sit on it  Why there are some people who will never buy from you (and that's OK!)  How to turn your attention to people who A...

Using Instagram more effectively is something I know a lot of you are curious about, so who better to invite on than my friend and pelvic health physio Helen Keeble, to spill the beans on how she has ...

For episode show notes, resources and links, head to Just Start Now Podcast - Vicky Shilling   Love this podcast? Want to go deeper? Join the Just Start Now course and community for wellness business ...

In this episode we talk about: Why it’s important to have a good grasp of your finances if you run your own business. The common mistakes people make about financial management in the early days o...

The podcast is back for another season! In this episode I talk about:  What an audience is and why we need to grow our audience continually, not just as a once off activity  Fast acting activities yo...

This season has been dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some...

This season will be dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some...

This season will be dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some ...

This season will be dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some ...

This season will be dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some ...

This season will be dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some ...

This season will be dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some ...

This season will be dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some ...

This season will be dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some ...

This season will be dedicated to taking apart and going deeper into the Just Start Now book I released earlier this year. To get the most from the season (and to be in with the chance of winning some ...

In today's bonus episode, I’m talking to Erin Chamberlain, publishing consultant and editor. Erin is also the mentor that has helped me bring my first book into the world! Erin shares with us the bene...

In today's bonus episode, I’m talking to Sarah Taylor, LGBTQ+ Coach for Queer Women, Trailblazers & Allies.  Making our businesses more inclusive to people who identify with different genders and sexu...

In today’s episode, I talk about whether you should put your prices on your website and go through the pros and cons so you can make the best decision for you and your business.  Some of the reasons I...

In today's episode, I’m talking to Natasha de Grunwald: author, teacher, coach, trainer and breath-work facilitator. Natasha has trained hundreds of massage therapists in her time and so we deep dive ...

In today's episode, I discuss the 10 reasons I think you shouldn’t be relying on social media to market your business and what you should be focusing on instead that is more effective! Here are a few...

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Lea Tierney, our resident copywriting expert inside my Just Start Now community.  Lea and I talk about the power of great copy and how it's all about storytelling, w...

In today's episode, I discuss 8 reasons you may not be getting any clients right now. These are common problems - practical and mindset - that could well be killing your ability to get booked.  The po...