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Jan 14
Create a Personal Curriculum (Without Turning It Into Homework)
How to Design Intentional Self-Learning That Actually Sticks Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from articles or books. They come from scrolling TikTok late at night and thinking, wait… that’s actually really smart. That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled across the idea of ... Show More
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Jan 8
Getting Paid to Speak: How to Land Stages, Set Your Fee, and Use Speaking to Grow Your Business
What Most People Get Wrong About Public Speaking (And How to Do It Strategically) What’s the secret to getting paid for your perspective? From virtual events to in-person stages, paid speaking is an incredible way to grow your authority, gain visibility, and win over new subscrib ... Show More
46m 30s
Jan 6
The Pivot: Why I’m Closing the Doors to Digital Course Academy
How to Know If You’ve Earned Your Next Big Move I’m about to share something I never thought I’d say out loud. After nearly a decade of launching Digital Course Academy, I’ve decided to retire the program. That’s right. I am no longer launching a product that has helped over 28,0 ... Show More
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Mar 2021
MBA1755 Q&A Wednesday: Has my business plateaued? What can I do?
<p>In business, you grow or you die.</p><p>That doesn’t mean endlessly increasing profit or market share. And it doesn’t mean never being happy or satisfied. It simply means making sure you’re always evolving and achieving your personal best.</p><p>Kinda like the gym — if you’re ... Show More
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May 2020
MBA1525 Q&A Wednesdays: Do I need an About Page if it’s just me and my EA?
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Dec 2022
MBA2210 Q&A Wednesday: I am burnt out but I can’t afford to stop working. What do I do?
<p>Every entrepreneur’s mantra should be this:</p><p><i>“I can only do so much.”</i></p><p>Starting and running a business is never easy — but there’s a line between “not easy” and detrimental to your health. Moreover, working too hard for too long is simply, objectively unsustai ... Show More
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Nov 2016
MBA805 Q&A Weekends: I want to start an online business but life gets in the way. How do I get started? [REBROADCAST]
<p>It’s the weekend! That means we turn our attention to our listeners and their insightful questions. A while back, we were asked how it’s possible to start a business when all the distractions of life are present. This question was so relevant, and our answer so good, we filed ... Show More
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Sep 2021
3 Tips for Avoiding Burnout in Your Business
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Feb 2021
MBA1725 Q&A Wednesday: Will Quitting Social Media Kill My Business?
<p>Social media: is it a necessary evil?</p><p>Facebook, Insta, and the rest can be as toxic as they are beneficial. Can you step away? Can a business owner disengage without losing customers? Are we all chained forever to the whim of Zuckerberg?</p><p>We have some experience wit ... Show More
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Apr 2023
Episode 606: The 4 Business Principles That Changed My Life (and How I Apply Them to Running an 8-Figure Digital Business)
<p dir="ltr">Want to know what it really takes to run an 8-figure digital business in 2023? In today's episode, I share the 4 most powerful business principles (plus a few bonus ones) that completely changed my life and have allowed my team and I to do it! </p> <p dir="ltr">If t ... Show More
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Jan 2024
245: My 6-Step Plan For Starting My Business From Scratch
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Jun 2024
The Systems That Keep Your Business Running When You Slow Down
Send us a textCan you afford to take 30 days away from your business? What would happen if you can’t but took the time anyway?Sometimes, things come up. Personal or family illness, the impending birth of a new baby, or just needing a break can spark the need for taking some exten ... Show More
42m 33s
Holy cow, there is A LOT of uncertainty right now. And we all have a lot of questions. First, you are not alone. Second, to continue to support you and your business during the coronavirus crisis, I’ve connected with the members of my free Online Marketing Made Easy Facebook group and I’ve asked them: “what questions do you have about navigating your busines ... Show More
<p><span>Every business needs a website. But does every business need an “About” page?</span></p>
<p><span>Yes.</span></p>
<p><span>It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s building their (very) small business website, and wonders whether showcasing his tiny “team” send ... Show More
<p>Recently, I told JD that I felt burnt out.</p><p><em>We are doing big things in our business, and that takes big energy to bring to fruition.</em></p><p>>>As much as I wanted to continue to push forward towards our dreams, I knew I needed to take a break.<<</p><p>H ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">During a recent live session someone asked me, "If you were starting all over again, what would you do?"</p> <p dir="ltr">So I wanted to share the 6 steps I would take if I was starting my business again from scratch.</p> <p dir="ltr">And if you want more help with c ... Show More
