Basic Bananas TV

In this episode, Franziska thinks out loud about what message she’d put on a giant billboard, reflecting on how to create a billboard message that truly stands out. Highlights: Always respond with kindness 0:48 Embracing courage 1:48 What does...

In this episode, Franziska’s back with a very timely ‘mindset tip’ and shares four ways of how to deal with negative thoughts and how to attract positivity. Highlights: Stopping the negative spiral 1:52 The power of breath 2:07 Noticing good things...

How many ingredients do you need to bake a cake? In this episode, Christo highlights social media as an important “ingredient” of your marketing strategy - but what ingredients make the rest of the cake? Highlights: Why focusing only on top of the...

When it comes to marketing, putting all your eggs in one basket isn’t a good idea. In this episode, Franziska emphasizes the importance of diversifying your marketing tactics for steady cashflow.  Highlights: Why relying on only one or two...

SALES TIP ALERT! In this episode, Christo shares 3 quick-fire ways to sell more products. Recap: *Limit your products [0:17] *Highlight the best seller and the most lucrative product [0:34] *Show proof [1:16] Do you enjoy making these changes? Chat...

Want to find out what makes a really great lead magnet? A lead magnet, also known as “a first date” or “lead capture,” is a powerful tool in marketing. Its primary purpose is to attract prospects and seamlessly move them into your marketing...

So many business owners are looking to outsource their marketing but often end up disappointed with seeing such little return after forking out so much money to someone else. And then what?   In this episode, Christo shares why it‘s crucial that...

Hey Business Ninjas! It‘s Monday, and Franziska is back with a different kind of Basic Bananas TV tip. Find out which type of business owner you are and what this means for your business growth.   Highlights: Playing the waiting game [0:37]...

Many business owners feel defeated because they‘re not getting the results they want from their marketing. The reason why this happens for a lot of businesses is because they expect their marketing activities to immediately turn into sales....

Relying on only one marketing channel can be risky business! The most important question to diversify your marketing is: what other channels can you explore to reduce that risk? If that one marketing strategy doesn’t work anymore, the business is...

Stuck on content ideas for your website? If you‘re in need of a simple and easy way to generate interesting and engaging content for your business, this video tip is for you! In this Basic Bananas TV episode, Christo shares a simple process to...

In this Basic Bananas TV episode, Franziska shares the things you need to know and what to do on how to run online events that will make them more interesting and appealing to your audience.   Episode highlights: [1:02] Create a set that reflects...

As promised, here is a quick video on the latest iOS 14.5 changes and what to do about them. Most importantly, don‘t panic! In this episode, our co-founder Franziska shares five (5) things you can do right now for your ad campaigns not to be...

Are you posting but getting very little engagement? One of the secrets of the most successful social media agencies is the use of content buckets to generate more engagement on social media. In this video, Christo shares how to create your own...

As a business owner knowing the latest marketing trends will support you in staying ahead of the game.   In this episode, Franziska shares 3 #marketingtrends you must know: Be very SPECIFIC with your NICHE and OWN it (0:38) The power of...

What‘s up business ninjas?   Here‘s a leftover Easter egg for you if your ads aren‘t working, or — even if they are working and you want to try and make them better (or ‘betterer‘ as Christo would say). Find out how to troubleshoot Facebook and...

A lot of business owners (and people, in general) struggle to write a bio of their own because it can be quite daunting to talk about themselves. We‘ve got something that will help you with this: The Six-Step Framework: Introduction [1:13] Your...

There‘s one epic, often very underestimated method and #marketingstrategy that can help you increase traffic to your website and rank higher on Google.   Discover.. The elements to increasing your site‘s online popularity [0:46] Why it‘s worth...

What’s the purpose of your homepage, and how can you make the most of your website? In this video, Franziska shares the six most important elements every homepage must have. The 6 elements are: *Lead Magnet (0:43) How can you add a ‘first date‘ to...

Why do you need to create a brand personality for your business?   In this video, our co-founder Christo Hall talks about the importance of brand personality and how you can leverage it across all of your communication.   Episode highlights: What...

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! In this Basic Bananas TV episode, Franziska gives us a #sneakpeek of her latest book, Social Media for Small Business. She also shares The MAVERICK Principles outlined in chapter 3. The principles are... Ⓜomentum 1:07...

What are the key ingredients to create really strong cultures? In this week‘s Basic Bananas TV episode, Franziska is back with a #bookrecommendation, sharing insights from The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle and a few quick tips on how to create uber...

Hello Business Ninjas! Here’s Christo Hall with another quick & powerful tip on how to transform your knowledge into $$$! If you run a knowledge-based business such as a business coach, advisor, or mentor, then this one’s for you (but this will...

Does your message make sense? In this Basic BananasTV episode, Franziska tackles a major challenge: Articulating your business pitch. If people don‘t understand what you do, it will be challenging for them to send you customers. Watch this video to...