The Business Lounge Podcast with Kim & Chris
Welcome to The Business Lounge Podcast! Each week we'll share proven marketing strategies to help you build an audience of buyers, create impactful content, and grow a profitable business without compromising on your values with your host, Kimberly Ann Jimenez! Kim is an Online Marketing Strategist, Educator, Founder and Thought Leader in the online marketing industry. Having worked with 33K+ small business owners & entrepreneurs across an array of industries over the past decade, Kimberly and her business partner Chris Michael Harris are obsessed with helping you level up your marketing game, and grow your bottom line. They co-lead their flagship program, The Business Lounge, which teaches business owners & entrepreneurs like you how to navigate the confusing & often overwhelming world of online marketing and build an unapologetically profitable business on your own terms (and without compromising your faith, your family or your freedom). Join us at thebusinesslounge.co
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In this episode, we explain why experts and service providers don’t need huge audiences to build profitable businesses, but instead should focus on attracting the right “true fans” and turning attention into clients. We will share examples (including a 21-like Instagram post generating over $20,000) and outline our simple roadmap—attract, connect, convert—plus the “Content to C...
Here's the truth: feast or famine usually isn't a discipline problem — it's a structure problem. Your marketing is the one thing in your business with no deadline, so it's the first thing that falls off when clients get demanding. And trying to fix that by "just working harder" is a losing game, because willpower runs out exactly when you need it most.
We break down the two-part fix: setting real expectation...
AI isn’t your consistency problem—you’re playing the wrong game.
Stop copying influencer “attention” strategies and start creating conversion content using the get seen → get paid → get bigger roadmap. Set up a real AI thought partner with clear context, then answer three validated audience questions to get back in motion fast.
Plot twist: after years of basically owning “Trello” on YouTube, we switched to ClickUp—and we're spilling why.
The 2026 reality check: if your tools can’t connect to your AI stack (thought partner + automations + agents), you’re slowing yourself down.
So, is ClickUp better than Trello? Stay Tuned!
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In this episode, we get honest about what AI can actually run in your business — and what it absolutely can't.
We break down the real data on solopreneurs and productivity, why AI replaces tasks but never judgment, and the three-rung system we teach for setting up AI the right way (starting with you at the center).
If you've felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure where to even begin, this one's your ...
In this episode, we break down the new data behind AI recommendations, why YouTube has become the #1 trust signal for coaches and service providers, and the one move that gets you found — without posting on 17 platforms or chasing another algorithm. Stay tuned!
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Claude unexpectedly overtook ChatGPT as the #1 free app in the US App Store, and in this episode we break down what happened, why it matters for small business owners, and whether you should switch or use both. Stay tuned!
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➡️ Are you a Coach, Expert, or Service Provider wanting to get more Customers from your Content? 🤝 Come work with us! Text "COAC...
Stop screaming into the Instagram void and start playing the game that actually wins in 2026! If your Reels are flatlining and your reach has plummeted, we’re here to tell you: It’s not you, it’s the data.
In this spicy episode of the TBL Podcast, we are spilling the tea on why organic reach has tanked to under 7% and why AI bots are completely ignoring your grid.
We’re breaking down t...
Stop chasing the algorithm and start winning the AI revolution! In this episode, we’re breaking down AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) so you can stop being invisible and start being the #1 recommendation on ChatGPT and Google AI.
We’re ditching the tech jargon and showing you exactly how to position your coaching or service-based business so AI bots can’t stop talking about you. Whether you're a ...
In this episode, we deep dive into the email psychology behind 2-3x higher open rates than the industry average. We break down how to bypass the "AI-fatigue" in your client's inbox and write conversational copy that converts.
If you're a coach looking to master direct response marketing and list engagement in a post-AI world, this is your blueprint.
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Last week, Amy Porterfield announced she’s shutting down Digital Course Academy, one of the most successful online course programs of all time. This isn’t drama—it’s data. And it confirms what we’ve been seeing quietly happen for the last three years.
In this episode, we break down why online courses no longer sell the way they used to, how AI and information overload changed buyer be...
If you plan your 2026 business goals the same way you planned 2025, you’ll get the same results.
In this episode, we break down why traditional goal-setting doesn’t work for online business owners—and share the exact 5-step planning system we use to help clients hit consistent revenue goals.
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Headlines love the drama of AI-fueled layoffs, but the real story is what this shift unlocks for small teams, creators, and service providers.
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🎙️ Listen To This NEXT: From Followers to Buyers: How Online Businesses Can Attract 1,000 True Fans That Buy EVERYTHING
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Want to sell $10K+ offers without celebrity clout? Start by changing the way you think about content, trust, and where your buyers consume you.
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What if you never chased virality again—and still grew faster and more profitably? We make a strong case for building 1,000 true buyers instead of courting a million passive followers, and we map the exact path to get there. The shift is simple but radical: stop optimizing for likes and start optimizing for sales by designing content that attracts the right people, connects by dissolving their doubts, and c...
Is your content getting attention but not sales?
In this episode, Kim & Chris break down one of the biggest traps online business owners fall into — chasing virality instead of focusing on building buyers.
They unpack why the influencer playbook no longer works for entrepreneurs, and how a “social media recession” is creating a brand-new opportunity for coaches, course creators, and servi...
The rules of online growth have changed—and the creators winning right now aren’t posting more; they’re selling smarter. We break down how a modest podcast can pull tens of thousands in revenue from just a handful of episodes by aligning message, medium, and a simple path to buy. No gimmicks, no 30-day nurture marathons—just content that speaks to solution-aware buyers w...
Fear is stealing more from your business than you realize. In this episode, we unpack five fears that hold entrepreneurs back and how to shift your mindset when the pressure hits. You'll learn why isolation is the enemy’s playground, how to re-center your identity in Christ (not your business), and the power of having coaches and truth-tellers in your corner. Don’t let fear steal what God’s alre...
Think strategy is your biggest challenge? Think again. Self-doubt, excuses, and mindset traps are what really keep most entrepreneurs stuck. In this episode, you’ll learn how to rewire limiting beliefs, reframe discomfort, and finally get out of your own way. It’s time to stop waiting to feel ready and start growing on purpose. Stay tuned!
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