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.
Read MoreToday'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.
Read MoreJay 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.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreWe're continuing our conversation from last week about the dark side of online business as we discuss more business and marketing strategies and tactics that are leaving people broke, frustrated, and disappointed. Listen in as we discuss how to build a better business and how to make better decisions as a consumer.
Read MoreWhile online business creates incredible opportunity for people to achieve their goals and be a business owner, it can also cause harm for people through traditional digital marketing and the pressure that comes with entrepreneurship. On this episode I'm joined by Maggie Patterson as she breaks down the dark side of online business so you can protect yourself as a consumer and do less harm as a business owner.
Read MoreWhat happens when business owners, in particular women, feel confident in talking about their finances with one another? And why is it so important? Ellen Yin, Founder of Cubicle to CEO, believes in the power of financial transparency. She's on the podcast sharing her own business financial lessons and encouraging others to do the same.
Read MoreOnline business owners everywhere have started to introduce scholarships, sliding-scale fees, and pay what you can pricing for their digital programs; but, are they always the best move? Today on the podcast I'm joined by diversity, equity and inclusion coach Trudi Lebron, PhD, as we discuss the question of starting a scholarship program for your digital course, program, or membership.
Read MoreWe're looking back at the year with a round up of the top moments from the Online Business Show throughout 2021! Listen in as we highlight some of our greatest takeaways, insightful guest interviews, and the moments we loved this year.
Read MoreI want to share one of the most exciting episodes of the year with you — it’s my marketing forecast for online business owners for 2022. We’ll be discussing the 6 trends I’m following for marketing an online business in 2022. I’ll be breaking down each trend, sharing data and insights based on research, surveys, and industry reports, and sharing what opportunities exist for you as an online business owner.
Read MoreAs you start and grow your online business there are so many places to focus it can feel overwhelming! That's why I invited business strategist Luis Báez to join me on today's episode of the podcast as he breaks down the business order of operations and the difference between marketing and sales.
Read MoreAfter a summer off of social media (and sharing my takeaways and social sabbatical strategies with you over the past 2 weeks), I'm left with questions about our relationship with social media as online business owners. As these platforms evolve, how do we use them in a way that's in line with our values and goals? I'm talking about it today on the podcast!
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wanted to take a break from social media but you’re not sure where to get started, I’ve got you covered! On today’s episode of the podcast, I’m joined by our Marketing Manager Rachel Davis Humphries as we break down how to plan your first or next social media sabbatical. From content strategy to how to use your newfound freedom from social media, we’re covering it all in this week’s episode!
Read MoreHow can online business owners take REAL time away from social media? And what happens when you step away from the platforms you use to grow your business? This summer I took a 90 day social media sabbatical and learned more about myself than ever before. On today’s episode of The Online Business Show I’m sharing the top 10 lessons I learned from my time off social.
Read MoreHafsa Rana knows all about building a thriving online business as a mom. As a mom of 3, she knows how moms can find and create opportunities for entrepreneurship in their everyday lives. In this episode she talks about 4 types of online businesses for parents — and moms in particular.
Read MoreIn today’s episode of The Online Business Show, host Tyler J. McCall talks to some of his student clients and followers (Hafsah Rana, Aidee Chavez Frescas, Twanna Toliver, Taylor Lee and Joyce Guan West) as they share their results and unique experiences in their respective online businesses after implementing the Follower to Fan framework for their Instagram accounts.
Read MoreDuring this episode of The Online Business Show, host Tyler J. McCall speaks with Simone McNish, a business coach who runs a diversity and privilege workshop. Tyler and Simone discuss the current Black Lives Matter movement, what it means to be anti-racist, and what business owners can do right now and in the future to support the movement and change.
Read MoreI am sorry to my Black clients & followers who have not been represented in my business. There is no excuse for my lack of action. I am committed to listening and learning. If you are a white person, I pray that you will join me.
Read MoreIn the first episode of the show, you'll learn more about what you can expect in the episodes that follow, why Tyler is FINALLY launching a podcast, and what makes The Online Business Show different!
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