You and Your Business

So you've got a great business idea and tons of passion to go out and serve a specific niche...But then you discover that someone else is already doing it. What should you do? Turns out this is actually good news - find out why in this episode.

In part one of "the B word," you learned about the key to overcoming fear and awkwardness around selling.In part 2, I'm talking about the other half of the equation - how this same word is also the deciding factor on whether or not someone buys your offer.

If the idea of trying to sell something to a complete stranger online feels scary or "icky" to you, it might be because this one *crucial* ingredient is missing. 

You've probably heard other entrepreneurs and influencers telling you to set big "10X" goals.On the surface, this "10x thinking" can give you some extra motivation...But there are some other ways to think about the 10x rule that offer a much deeper transformation and bigger opportunity. ----Wanna see how I went from $0 and 0 subscribers to earning $10k with my first course launch... in only 40 days? Get my FREE 0 to $10k case study at jval.me/40

Do you throw in the towel when things aren't working??I recently made an offer to my email list that I thought was going to absolutely crush it...But in the first 24 hours, pretty much nobody bought.I almost gave up on the offer entirely, but in the end, I was able to make some tweaks on-the-fly and ended up bringing in over $15k. Here's how to save a failing offer - and why you can't be too quick to give up when things aren't working!----Wanna see how I went from $0 and 0 subscribers to earning $10k with my first course launch? Get my FREE 0 to $10k case study at jval.me/40

Are you making strategic decisions based on surface data or the stuff that actually matters?For example, after testing two different options, why would I choose a landing page that's converting at half the rate of the other one? Sometimes we fall into the trap of chasing numbers that don't tell the whole story. Here's how to dig deeper and make smarter decisions with the data you have.---Wanna see how I went from $0 and 0 subscribers to earning $10k with my first course launch... in only 40 days? Get my FREE 0 to $10k case study at jval.me/40

Wondering why your YouTube videos aren't getting any views?Today we're joined by Justin Brown of Primal Video to talk about how to grow your YouTube channel faster and ultimately turn those views into dollars.I've been publishing on YouTube for years, and I still had a lot of big takeaways from this interview!Here's some of what you'll learn:How to make sure your video will get traffic before you create itThe 5 part video structure to hook viewers and keep them watching to the endWhat YouTube wants... and how to grow faster by giving it to them!Tips for turning YouTube subscribers into paying customersIf you're using (or plan to use) YouTube to publish content, this episode could save you years of frustrating, slow growth.-----Check out Primal Video: WebsiteMentioned in this video: Keywords EverywhereI'm also using TubeBuddy to grow my YouTube channel. Check out TubeBuddy here.

Flip the script & get the right stuff done

To create valuable products and sell them effortlessly, you need to know what your audience is thinking. Here's some practical advice on how to do that! Learn how to get inside the head of your prospect and know exactly what to create and what to say.---Wanna see how I went from $0 and 0 subscribers to earning $10k with my first course launch? Get my FREE 0 to $10k case study at jval.me/40

Sometimes the big issues and problems holding us back are only problems because of how we're thinking about them. Using the example of a friend who felt stuck an unable to leave his day job, this episode will show you how to use the right questions to make your problems disappear -- or at least be easily solved!

Your online business is just like planting a tree. The best time to do it was 5 years ago...The second best time to start is NOW.In this episode, you'll discover:What's the low hanging fruit for you right nowThe actions you need to take NOW if you're starting from scratch (even if you don't have a course idea yet)Why you probably have a lot more opportunity right in front of you than you think.---Wanna see how I went from $0 and 0 subscribers to earning $10k with my first course launch? Get my FREE 0 to $10k case study at jval.me/40

What if you didn't have to be the only one creating content for your courses?Find out how I've been inviting my customers to become contributors and add massive value to my online courses.---Wanna see how I went from $0 and 0 subscribers to earning $10k with my first course launch? Get my FREE 0 to $10k case study at jval.me/40

In this episode, Challenge Launch specialist Zach Spuckler gives us the step-by-step process for using a 5-day challenge to successfully launch your course or product. Zach doesn't hold back AT ALL in this episode -- in fact, I think you could run an entire challenge launch just by following what he shares here. He even helps me outline what a 5-day challenge could look like in my music training business.There's massive value here. Don't miss this episode!----Zach Spuckler runs the Heart, Soul & Hustle podcast and currently helps online business owners grow their business with Facebook ads.Follow Zach on Instagram.----Wanna see how I went from $0 and 0 subscribers to earning $10k with my first course launch? Get my FREE 0 to $10k case study at jval.me/40

Today's special guest is Bobby Klinck, and we're talking about how to write six figure emails. Building on last week's episode (Email Marketing is DEAD?), you'll hear how Bobby has been able to generate over $130,000 from email alone in the last few months.You'll also get Bobby's advice on how to come up with ideas for what to write & send to your list. This is a must listen... and further proof that you NEED to be building your email list in 2019!---Bobby Klinck is the host of Your Online Genius podcast. Follow Bobby and get your legal templates at http://youronlinegenius.com ---Get my FREE 0 to $10k case study at jval.me/40

If you do this right, you won't have to try to convince people to pay you... they'll be begging to. Here's how to make that happen.

The sky is falling!! Email doesn't work anymore! Mass panic!!Seems like a lot of marketers are trying to convince us of that right now. I'm not so sure, because despite all the bad news out there...I recently ran a last-minute email campaign that generated over $16k in 7 days. Listen to this episode for some actual stats & numbers on how email is performing right now, and why an email list is still the #1 asset in your business.------Want to get the blueprint for my 7-Day, 5-Figure Email Sequence? Download it free right here.

Ever heard these entrepreneurial clichés?"If you're making $XX,XXX, you need to hire a personal chef!""You can't afford to cut your own grass or clean your own house""Why do minimum wage work when you could be earning way more with your time?"I'm definitely not against outsourcing stuff... but these dumb internet entrepreneur clichés are driving me crazy. It comes down to one question: are you optimizing your life around your business... Or are you optimizing your business around your life?That's the question that leads me to still cut my own grass and make my own lunch, even though a lot of celebrity entrepreneurs call it foolish.----Are you ready to profit from your knowledge online? Download my free scorecard to find out.

There are plenty of decisions you can make in your business that will pay off right now... but hurt you in the long run. Over the past couple years, I've seen Apple do a great job of putting customers first and making good long-term decisions. No wonder they're #2 in the world!This episode explores what we can learn from Apple, and then gives you some specific online business examples of short term decisions that can hurt you in the long run.---Are you ready to profit from your knowledge online? Download my free scorecard to find out.

How many people would be able to solve their problems, stop struggling and achieve their goals if you just started sharing your knowledge & experience? It's not all about making money... you have an opportunity and a duty to HELP others by sharing what you know. Here's a quick story about the unexpected ways people have been impacted in my own business. ---Are you ready to profit from your knowledge online? Download my free scorecard to find out.