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The Found, Followed, and Paid Podcast

The Found, Followed, and Paid Podcast

Hosted by Sarah Weiss

Episodes

55

Latest episode

Sep 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Found, Followed, and Paid is hosted by Sarah Weiss of On Brand by Sarah. Each episode covers how to get found online, build a following that eats up your content, and monetize that audience, whether through brand deals and affiliate partnerships or clients and sales. Honest takes on personal branding, social media, and video marketing for creators and business owners alike.

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September 16, 202619 min

"How To" Content is Alive and Well (& Why You Need MORE Of It)

Connect with Sarah Instagram TikTok All the juicy links 1:1, one-hour strategy call with Sarah on Zoom CLICK HERE TO BOOK My highest-paying client to date, a multiple five-figure client, found me through a single how-to piece of content on TikTok. Not a launch. Not a referral. One video. In this episode, I'm crushing the myth that how-to and educational content only attracts freebie seekers who will never buy. If you've been told that how-to content isn't "personal brand enough," or that it only brings in low-level buyers, this episode is your myth-crushing wake-up call. We're talking about why keyword-searchable how-to content builds trust before anyone considers buying from you, and why your lived experience and point of view are things AI and Google can't replicate. I'm also sharing the real story of how my highest-paying client found me on TikTok, and why it worked. What You'll Learn Why how-to and educational content is NOT just for freebie seekers The concept of "open the door" content and why every business owner needs it Why people don't fall in love with your brand before they know you exist The real story behind how my highest-paying client found and hired me Why your point of view is impossible to replicate with AI or search engines

September 7, 202622 min

Brutally Honest Truths: Growing Your Next $10K and 10K Followers

Not everybody is going to make it through this episode. And that's okay. That's perfect. This one's for the people who are radically committed to success! In this episode, I'm getting brutally honest about what it actually takes to grow, whether you're chasing your next $10K or your next $100K. My whole framework comes down to one phrase: livelihood effort = livelihood results. I'm walking through 6 brutally honest truths, the ones that separate the people who actually get to their next level from the people who stay stuck. Truths about: What your content and selling schedule actually needs to look like (hint: it's not "post when inspired") Why staying vague is costing you followers and money The one thing most people are too scared to do publicly, and why it's the fastest way to grow What it really takes to launch something that sells The 3-platform system every business owner needs, including the one most people skip until it's too late Plus a story about a client who lost access to her socials (Facebook and Instagram) overnight, and why she wasn't panicking. Connect with Sarah (it's meeeeeeeeee *Elphaba yell*) Instagram TikTok Book a 1:1, one-hour strategy call All the juicy links

September 1, 202617 min

The 4-Step Chain That Determines If Your Business Survives

If you want to sell your sh*t online, sell it well, and build a business with actual longevity, sit down. I'm handing you the exact 4-step chain I've used for almost 6 years! Miss even one link in this chain and your whole business model gets crusty, musty, dusty, and nobody wants that pie. Let's get into it. What you'll learn in this episode: Trust and Personal Branding. Why vague content builds vague trust (and vague trust builds zero sales). How to get laser specific with your niche so your audience feels like you're FaceTiming them directly. This is personal brand building 101 for coaches, service providers, and digital product creators. Market Validation. Do People Actually Want Your Sh*t? How to test demand for free using TikTok, Instagram polls, and DM voice notes before you build a single offer. Plus why your product or service still has to deliver behind the scenes, because marketing can't save a bad client experience. Content to Conversion Pathway. How to build a seamless customer journey from content to checkout. Your audience is in scroll mode, so feed them the next step like mushy bananas. A defined niche removes all the funky, clunky friction that kills conversions and tanks your sales funnel. Referability. How niching down (yes, even just forward facing) helped me grow my income 139% year over year, 10 months postpartum, with zero paid ads. Referral marketing is one of the best lead generation strategies out there, and I'm breaking down exactly how to become the go to name in your space. Connect with Sarah (it's meeeeeeeeee *Elphaba yell*) Instagram TikTok Book a 1:1, one-hour strategy call All the juicy links

December 23, 202518 min

Community Is Currency (A Direct Impact On Your Income!)

Your community has the biggest impact on your income! Let's get into what a community actually is, how to build one (or build one back up), tangible strategies to put this into action right after the episode and so much more! Sarah's Links Book a one-hour, 1:1 strategy call Sarah's Instagram Sarah's TikTok

December 17, 202511 min

We're NOT Putting A Pin In It! Selling & Buying in December And January

This episode is for the business owner who is saying, "F THE PIN!" Around here, we don't believe that buying or selling needs to stop because of what the calendar says! If you like taking intentional time off during the holidays...This episode isn't for you, honey boo boo! LOL Links Book a 1:1 one-hour strategy call Sarah's Instagram Sarah's TikTok

June 23, 202521 min

What Will Actually Grow Your TikTok in 2025

Want to know what will ACTUALLY grow your TikTok in 2025 as a creator or business owner?! I GOT YOU! As someone who has grown accounts to over 71.1k, I am here to bring you all the nitty gritty! Check out my TikTok accounts: Business IVF/Personal Ready for tailored support? Book a 1:1, one-hour strategy call DM me on IG to share your action steps! Instagram

June 5, 202517 min

IVF, Owning a Business and Duality

Come join me for my most vulnerable episode yet as we chat all things going through fertility treatments while running an online business and lessons in duality! Connect with Sarah Instagram TikTok Book a one-hour strategy sesh My IVF accounts TikTok Instagram

December 6, 202420 min

Grew a 50k TikTok Audience This Year (Online Business Edition)

Holy balls and wieners! I hit a massive vision board goal for this year and hit 50,000 followers on TikTok! Today I'm bringing you everything I did to get there, how I've tweaked my strategy over the years, and how I'm capitalizing on this growth! Join The Cozy Content Corner Membership Connect with Sarah Instagram TikTok All the juicy links

October 15, 202414 min

Crushing Objections Through Content (The Not-So-Icky Way)

If you've heard "I'll invest in your offer when..." this is the episode for you, honey boo boo! In this episode we're going to work through how to crush objections through our content AND knowing when the answer is simply "not right now." Book a one-hour strategy call Connect with Sarah Instagram TikTok All the juicy links

August 26, 202421 min

My Chronic Illness Journey & How I Run My Business

Come behind the scenes of how I run my business as a chronic illness girlie! I believe with my whole heart and soul that chronically ill entrepreneurs can be successful AF, we just have to do things a little differently! Join The Cozy Content Corner Membership Connect with Sarah Instagram TikTok All the juicy links

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