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I’ve been thinking a lot about mastery in my work recently and about what it takes to build depth in what we create. I’ve thought about how the early days as an entrepreneur and creator are filled with plenty of mistakes and learning just enough to get going. And how, as time goes on, you can become better at what you’re doing.
How Facebook tried to take down TikTok, appointment scheduling is coming to Google Calendar, Instagram DMs got an upgrade, and more…
It’s something that’s been ingrained in me from a young age. So, for better or worse, I’ve spent more time in my life than I care to admit worrying about things that may never happen. That was until several years ago when I first heard Brené Brown talk about joy and vulnerability. Since then, I’ve worked to change the worry in my life into gratitude.
Megan Baker is the founder and CEO of Meg K and Co, which is a hiring agency for socially conscious businesses. Before her life running her agency and advising entrepreneurs on their hiring strategy, Meg was a high school French teacher and a 3rd grade teacher. Meg is based in Chicago and a proud mom to Eleanor and her dog Lucy.
The impact of rising Facebook Ad costs, Instagram’s new feeds, social media updates, and industry news…
On this week’s episode of my podcast — The Online Business Show — I’m sharing my marketing forecast for online business owners in 2022. BUT, in case you’re not the podcast listening type (or you’re planning on listening later this week), I want to give you a rundown of the 6 trends I’m tracking for online businesses in the new year.
We aim to narrow the racial wealth gap by helping industry experts become profitable online coaches. We help clients design, deliver and launch $3k - $10k curriculum based group coaching programs online. We believe in racial equity. We lead with radical faith. We market and sell with ethical practices.
The truth about Instagram hashtags, stories worth reading this week, social media news, how I took a 6 months off of my business…
I sometimes wonder what would be possible for all of us if we believed as fully in ourselves as the people around us do. If we saw as much possibility for success in our own lives as we see for others. If the doubts others can seem to look past when cheering us on faded away and if we cheered for ourselves as hard as people in our lives do.
Breanne Dyck began her journey into entrepreneurship in the late ’90s and early 2000s as a user experience and web designer. As online courses came into vogue, she added instructional design, operations, team building and leadership to her skillset, culminating with the publication of her bestselling book Beyond Satisfaction in 2016. Since beginning her work, Breanne has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs structure their businesses for sustainable, profitable scale.
Tyler J. McCall is the founder of OnlineBusinessOwner.com and host of The Online Business Show podcast. Since 2015, Tyler has helped thousands of entrepreneurs start and grow thriving online businesses they love through his digital products, virtual workshops, coaching and consulting, and in-person events. Before going full-time with his digital business, Tyler worked as a community and political organizer and non-profit director. He is based in Chicago, IL where he lives with his husband Eric.
Lessons from the Knitting.com drama, why celebrities are talking about NFTs, how to support Ukrainian refugees, social media news…
As a business owner, there are always questions about what to do next, where to focus, and how to get to where you want to go. In the online business world, many entrepreneurs turn to business coaches, free Facebook communities, courses, and group programs to get the guidance they need.
Mayank and Prerna Malik are the founders of Content Bistro where they serve up freshly brewed “sales copy that cares” to coaches and course creators and also offer seasoned-for-growth consulting for service providers. They also run Intentionally Profitable ™, a high-touch, small-group mastermind for service providers who want sustainable scale for their businesses. Their client portfolio includes some of the brightest names in the industry, such as Pat Flynn, Vanessa Lau, Joanna Wiebe, Amy Porterfield, and others!
Victoria H. Boyd is a marketing consultant and the host of the Make it Marketable podcast. She's had her feet in the marketing world since 2012 earning her bachelors in business administration and masters of science in internet marketing along the way. Since starting her business in 2016, she's helped dozens of business owners hone their messaging, increase their visibility, generate new leads, and exceed their profit goals so they can truly enjoy the life and businesses they’ve built! Victoria always has a coffee on her desk, her dogs by her feet, and her husband near by!
Steroid use by fitness influencers, a fake design agency, how to help Ukraine, social media updates, the dark side of online business…
Bobby is a Harvard Law Grad turned online entrepreneur—but he’s NOT your typical lawyer. He's built a thriving online business by doing things a bit differently than other people... making the legal and business stuff simple with a focus on building real connections with real people instead of thinking of people as potential transactions. He helps entrepreneurs build and protect businesses based on their knowledge, know-how, and expertise.
How the IG algorithm works, sketchy business models, Facebook Frames, LinkedIn grants, and more…
Words are Mia Francis-Poulin's jam. A conversion copywriter, native New Orleanian, and Parks and Rec enthusiast, Mia (along with her team of dedicated copywriters and content strategists) helps online business owners to find the right words to market their products confidently — and without the sleaze. She's the CEO and Copywriter-in-Chief of The Copy Haus -- the one-stop, flat-rate copywriting subscription for businesses that want to market their message authentically, ethically, and profitably.
A New Influencer Lawsuit, YouTube Updates, $10K for Your Poop, and More Online Business News…
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Today my friend Erin Lindstrom joins me for the final episode of The Online Business Show (yep, you read that right) as we go behind the business with ME! I'm sharing more about my decision to close my online business, how I got here, what's next, and the lessons I've learned from 7 years of working online.
Sydney Montgomery is many things: a Princeton grad, a Harvard Law-educated lawyer, and founder of her own booming admission consulting firm. She's also deeply passionate about helping people understand how purity culture and respectability politics impact their life and their work. On today's episode she's sharing how our work is impacted by these cultural forces and what to do about it.
There's an exciting new way to create content, deliver programs, and market your products online -- private podcasting! Whether you're looking for a way to increase your course completion rates, want to find a creative way to generate more leads, or you're trying to figure out how to get more life out of the content you're creating, a private podcast can fit into your online business. On today's episode I'm joined by Dr. Lindsay Padilla, founder of Hello Audio as we discuss how you can use private podcasting in your online business.
What if there was a way to hit your monthly income goals with only a few days of work? Or a way for you to prequalify your retainer clients? Or what if you could help your course or program clients get their results even faster? Jordan Gill has cracked the code on VIP Days that work for her clients and for theirs. Today on the podcast she's sharing all of the details for offering VIP Days in your online business.
We're getting into the nitty gritty about all things branding and graphic design on this week's episode of The Online Business Show! I'm joined by branding and design experts Tiffany Tolliver, Olivia Lopez, and Alex Cottles as we talk about graphic, brand, and web design for online business owners. What you need to worry about, when to invest, and how to understand what type of design you need in your business.
Today's episode comes with a special announcement - the blog launches this week at OnlineBusinessOwner.com! On the blog, you’ll find industry news, social media updates, and insights about what it takes to build a thriving online business that you love. And on this episode, we're kicking off the launch with 12 golden tips from our expert contributors.
Jay Acunzo lives by a simple motto in his online business: "Don't be the best. Be their favorite." He's committed to building something that resonates with his community, not just something that has reach. On today's episode he's sharing how you can create content and offers that resonate deeply with your audience and what it means to be your followers' favorite.
I love sharing my mistakes. Because mistakes create a blueprint others can follow to avoid unnecessary frustration on their own journey. On today's episode of the podcast I'm sharing the 5 biggest mistakes I made when starting my online business and walking you through what I would do instead if starting over.
Have you ever wanted to take time away from your business? And not just a weekend or weeklong vacation. Maybe it's a month or a quarter or even a full year? Let me tell you how I did it. This week we're airing an interview I did with Ellen Yin for the Cubicle to CEO podcast earlier this year where I discussed how I took 6 months away from work in 2021. I'm sharing the lessons learned, why I took time off, and what I did to set myself and my business finances up for the time off.
Twitter is one of the most untapped platforms for online business. But, how do you get started on Twitter and what can it do for your brand? I'm joined by #Tweet100 creator Jay Clouse as he discusses how you can use Twitter and how to create content consistently in your business.