What if your website had a team member that never clocked off, never missed a message, and actually knew your business better than your staff? In this episode, Chantal Gerardy chats with Ryan Langford, founder of SmartChat AI, about how he built a customer service solution that’s shaking up the way small businesses communicate, convert, and scale.

Tune in to discover:

· The real reason Ryan created SmartChat AI (and how it saved his sanity)

· Why AI bots are no longer optional for modern businesses

· How SmartChat handles customer questions better than humans

· Common mistakes people make with AI (and how to avoid them)

· What every Aussie business owner should know before dismissing AI tools

💡 Whether you're AI-curious or all-in, this episode will get you thinking about your tech stack differently.

👉 Visit smartchatai.io to explore Ryan’s platform, now with a FREE plan!

Struggling to get your content noticed, let alone converting? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Meaningful Marketing Podcast, Chantal Gerardy unpacks how to cut through the noise with content that not only educates and engages, but actually sells – without feeling salesy.

Whether you’re a business owner or marketing manager, this episode will help you show up with clarity, credibility, and connection.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to use hooks, empathy, and storytelling to build trust online
• The 4-step structure to create high-impact, scroll-stopping content
• Why most posts fail – and how to fix them with a simple CTA shift
• The 21 content ideas that help you convert without overwhelm
• How to balance your hero story, credibility, and call to action for results

📥 Download the free 21 Content Ideas Framework at onlinebusinessmarketing.com.au
🔔 Subscribe now for practical marketing tips mixed with motivation – every episode.

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What if the reason your strategy isn’t working… is because it was never about the strategy?

In this soul-stirring episode of the Meaningful Marketing Podcast, host Chantal Gerardy sits down with intuitive business mentor Kailah Lee to explore what really creates success in life and business — and why hustle isn’t it. From dismantling her entire life to rebuilding it from the inside out, Kailah shares how alignment, energy, and self-trust became her true growth strategy.

Whether you're feeling stuck, misaligned, or simply craving deeper purpose, this conversation is a powerful reminder: your highest potential already lives within you.

🌿 In This Episode, We Cover:

• The moment Kailah realised strategy wasn’t the answer
• How self-worth, energy and shadow work shape your results
• What “soul alignment” really looks like in business
• The fear of success — and how to move through it
• Why aligned action creates quantum growth

🔗 Connect with Kailah Lee

✨ Work with Kailah → https://www.kailahlee.co/work-with-me
📧 Email her at: hello@kailahlee.co

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Website: http://onlinebusinessmarketing.com.au/

What if finding love was less about swiping and more about strategy?

In this episode of The Meaningful Marketing Podcast, Chantal Gerardy sits down with dating coach, author, and former Bachelor contestant Belinda Love to unpack how online dating is really just personal branding in disguise.

Whether you're building a business or a Bumble profile, it all comes down to one thing: marketing yourself with authenticity.

🔑 In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why filters and fake fronts are sabotaging your dating life
• How your online profile is your personal sales page
• Belinda’s “Nutella Theory” for handling rejection
• The 3 pillars to attract real love (hint: it starts with you)
• What marketing and dating really have in common

💖 Ready to Make Your Profile Pop?

✨ Grab a Free Dating Profile Audit
👉 Click here for your free audit

💼 Upgrade Your Love Life with Belinda’s Full Profile Package
👉 The 6 Steps to a Killer Online Dating Experience

📲 Connect with Belinda Love

• Instagram: @belindaloveoracle
• Facebook: Belinda Love Coach
• TikTok: @belindalove_coach
• YouTube: Belinda Love Coach

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Website: http://onlinebusinessmarketing.com.au/

What does it really take to grow a values-led business that parents rave about?

In this inspiring chat, host Chantal Gerardy sits down with Orly Muscat, founder of Coastal Babysitters, to explore how building a business grounded in trust, connection and care can lead to sustainable growth and over 1,200 glowing reviews. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, this episode is packed with motivation and practical wisdom.

Here’s what we cover:

· How Orly turned an overseas idea into a thriving Australian brand

· The role of trust and standards in building a standout service

· Vetting, training and creating consistency with a growing team

· Why systems, values and “doing the yucky stuff” matter for real growth

· The power of word-of-mouth and customer experience in marketing

Connect with Orly Muscat and Coastal Babysitters:
Discover more about Orly’s mission and the trusted team behind Coastal Babysitters:
🌐 Visit coastalbabysitters.com.au
📘 Follow on Facebook: @coastalbabysitters
📸 Join the community on Instagram: @coastal_babysitters

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Listen here: http://themeaningfulmarketingpodcast.com/

Website: http://onlinebusinessmarketing.com.au/

Forget the fluff. In this raw and refreshingly real episode of the Meaningful Marketing Podcast, Chantel Gerardy sits down with entrepreneur and global brand builder Justin Herald. From launching a business with just $50 to creating a $37 million empire — without ads, funding, or a formal business plan — Justin shares what it really takes to make business work in 2025.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Justin turned frustration into a globally recognised brand
• Why traditional business plans and five-year goals might be holding you back
• The difference between mentors and coaches (and why it matters)
• The old-school marketing strategies that still outperform paid ads
• Why being yourself is your biggest business advantage

Connect with Justin Herald:
🌐 www.JustinHerald.com
🌐 www.ReferUsNetwork.com
📱 Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

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Website: http://onlinebusinessmarketing.com.au/

Facebook Ads & Strategy with Kerry Fitzgibbons

Facebook ads can be a game-changer for your business—if you know how to use them right! In this episode of the Meaningful Marketing Podcast, Chantal Gerardy sits down with Facebook ads expert Kerry Fitzgibbon to uncover the biggest myths, smartest strategies, and top growth hacks for running successful ad campaigns.

Tune in to learn:

• Why most Facebook ads fail (and how to fix yours!)
• The must-know strategies to generate leads without wasting money
• How to balance organic content with paid ads for maximum impact
• Why boosting posts is NOT the way to grow your business
• The role of AI and messenger marketing in modern ad strategies

If you're tired of throwing money at Facebook ads with little return, this episode is for you. Kerry shares her no-BS approach to making ads work and explains exactly what business owners need to focus on to see real results.

💬 To find out more about Kerry and her amazing services visit: https://socialmediaplusone.com/

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Website: http://onlinebusinessmarketing.com.au/

Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of running a business? You’re not alone. In this episode, Chantal chats to yoga teacher Ian Cariaga shares how yoga, breathwork, and meditation can help business owners stay creative, focused, and resilient. Discover why managing your mind is just as important as managing your business—and how small daily practices can lead to big breakthroughs.

Tune in to learn:

🧘‍♂️ How yoga enhances mental clarity and decision-making
💡 The surprising link between stillness and creativity
⚖️ Why balance is the key to sustainable success
🚀 Practical techniques to reduce stress and boost productivity

Ready to take your performance to the next level? Hit play and find your flow!

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Listen here: http://themeaningfulmarketingpodcast.com/

Website: http://onlinebusinessmarketing.com.au/