Episode 359: How to Actually Make Money on Social Media – with Jade Warne

Show Notes

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I spend HOURS on social media… but where’s the money?” – this episode is going to be your lightbulb moment!

In this BONUS episode of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast, I chat with my brilliant friend and keynote speaker for the 2025 Social Media & Marketing Conference – Jade Warne of the Small Business Growth Club.

Jade is a powerhouse. She’s built a 6-figure revenue stream using social media, after COVID wiped out her in-person photography business literally overnight. Now she helps thousands of small business owners do the same, grow an audience, show up with purpose, and turn scrolls into sales.

Whether you’re service-based, running an online store, or have a bricks-and-mortar business, Jade shares timeless, practical advice that goes way beyond algorithms and hashtags.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• 💡 Why selling on social is different to posting on social, and how to make the shift

• 📱 Why your phone is your most powerful sales tool (no fancy tech required!)

• 🧠 Jade’s mantra: Decide. Start. Finish., and how this simple mindset helps cut through distraction

• 🌟 What your North Star should be when creating content

• 👀 The real reason your audience isn’t buying (and it’s not what you think)

• 🙌 How to make an impact even if your content gets “zero likes”

Quote Gold from Jade:

“The algorithm is not going to buy your product. A real person is. Be useful to them.”

“Social media is like being at a mall. There’s foot traffic. If you step out, tell people who you help and how you solve their problem — you make sales.”

“You don’t need to be ready or perfect. You just need to start, and then finish.”

Yes, this episode is packed with Jade’s signature sass and insight — but it’s also the exact pep talk many of us need right now. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or unsure where your next customer is coming from, this conversation will fire you up in the best possible way.

And if you loved this conversation? Well, Jade will be on stage live at the 2025 Social Media and Marketing Conference on Friday 29th August in Melbourne! So if you’re sitting on the fence about coming, maybe this episode is your sign. 👀

🎟️ Grab your ticket here:

👉 www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/conference

Connect with Jade Warne
📱 Instagram: @smallbusinessgrowthclub
🌐 Website: Small Business Growth Club

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