You and Your Business

With the COVID-19 pandemic, we've entered uncharted territory. While it would be ideal (and comforting) to have a roadmap for the uncertainty that lies ahead, it just doesn't exist.In this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing the 3 things you MUST do as an online entrepreneur to weather this storm...As well as how to adapt your business to fit the times, the hard lessons that need to be learned, and how to set your business up to come out of this crisis stronger than before.

Have you ever felt like you didn't have enough time to get your business going?In today's episode, I'm discussing the one hidden factor that’s causing - or even amplifying - your struggle with time. We'll also talk about strategies to help you move forward with fewer distractions to conquer your business goals..

At the end of each year, I take a look back over the past 12 months to see where the results came from and what lessons I can learn.In this episode, I'm revealing the business insights I took away from my experiences in 2019. Join me in learning from the ups and downs of the past year - with some takeaways that can help make your year in business more streamlined, enjoyable and profitable! 

Would you wait in the cold for 45 minutes for a chance to buy a $3 doughnut?!There's a local doughnut shop that has cornered the market on decadent desserts.They have a loyal and passionate customer base who come from all over and dutifully line up for their turn to buy. It seems crazy, but they sell out of doughnuts within a few hours every day!There's a lot we can learn from this savvy marketing model, including how to use SCARCITY to drive sales in your online business.

Achieving freedom from the 9-5 grind, having more time to spend with your family, and increasing your income usually top the list of reasons to start your online business.These are admirable goals...all of which I share! But could focusing only on these targets be stopping you from actually achieving them?In this episode of the podcast, I'm discussing how an inward focus could be setting your online business up for failure - even before you have a chance to get it off the ground.I'll also be talking about moving past the "what's in it for me" mindset to help your business thrive in the short - AND long term.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking about why the buildup to your course launch is VITAL to growing your audience, converting customers and getting the sales you want.I'm also walking you through my 4 Pillars of a Rapid Course Launch - taking you from zero to your first sales and customers in 30 or 40 days. Wanna get more details about each of the 4 Pillars and how to make them work for you? Watch my Rapid Course Launch webinar replay HERE for FREE. Learn how to ramp up the buzz and make your launch a success! Replay is up for a limited time...so do it NOW! (Note: Webinar aired live Jan 28 2020.)

Over the years, I've met some amazing entrepreneurs who have created thriving online businesses, making a big impact within their respective niches and in the broader world around them. I reached out to some of them to find out how running an online course business has changed their lives...And to share their #1 success tip with you!Listen to this episode for some rapid-fire gems from eight different 6-figure course creators.For links to each of the entrepreneurs on this episode - click here---Learn the 4-step process for going from idea to profitable course in less than 40 days. Sign up for next week's free training at RapidCourseLaunch.com

I’ve had too many people tell me they haven’t created their online business yet because they don’t have time. In this episode I’m going to show you why lack of time is just an illusion, and give you some practical tips on creating the time to get your course launched regardless of how busy life feels right now.--Enter the Podcast Takeaways Giveaway at https://facebook.com/groups/rcl2020 for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

I recently ran an intimate group program to help people launch their first course online. In this episode I’m talking with one of the members, Scott Elliott, who launched his course and has generated $5,000+ in his first few months online.Find out what worked for him, what didn't and how he overcame many challenges to create success on his own terms.---NOW is the best time to launch & profit from your own online course! I'm answering questions, sharing strategies and going behind the scenes of my business all month long inside this private Facebook group. Join the group now to get a sneak peak at my Rapid Course Launch formula. 

Welcome to 2020!If this is THE year to launch your online business, you don't want to be all passion and no plan.I've got your roadmap for creating S.M.A.R.T. goals and two simple, but POWERFUL ways to make sure you actually achieve them.Do you want to launch an online course in 2020? Join my free Rapid Course Launch 2020 group on Facebook for bonus content and in-depth training this month. Click here to join the FB group.

Think you have to have a massive audience to get your online course off the ground?The truth is, you don’t need thousands of followers or email subscribers to start making money online. In this episode I’ll give you some examples of getting big results from a small audience. 

Are you waiting for someone to give you permission to succeed? You might be holding yourself back in this way without even knowing it... but you can’t operate like this if you want to succeed in your business!Here's how to recognize if your brain is holding you hostage and making you wait for "permission" to grow....And how to break through the unnecessary fences you may have put around your potential. 

The past few weeks have focused on "what to do" in order to build an online course business. And that's great, except...What often gets overlooked is who you have to be and how you have to show up in order to reach success.This episode reveals the four characteristics - the "Four A's" - that all six and seven figure course creators have in common. 

In the beginning, it can feel like your audience is growing at a snail's pace. In this episode i’ve got 3 powerful audience growth hacks that you can do to add a lot more people to your list - quickly!

For years I dreamed of owning a Tesla. Then I got it…. and ended up selling it a year later. This episode gets REAL about money, success, chasing material things and the business lessons I learned the hard way. 

How do you build a multiple six-figure business in a competitive niche like guitar training? Marc-Andre Seguin is the creator of JazzGuitarLessons.net. He joins me today to talk about his journey towards building a profitable online business around his skill and passion for jazz guitar.Highlights from this episode:How and why he pivoted from selling single courses to a monthly subscription modelHow to stand out in a competitive nicheHow to charge premium prices - even in a hobby nicheWhy he's able to grow despite competing with huge brands that charge 80% less for a similar product

To successfully sell an online course, you need to be very clear on WHO it’s for so that you attract the ideal customer. Many people make the mistake of trying to appeal to everyone - and are completely ignored as a result!This episode will help you identify YOUR niche and narrow it down so that you can attract raving fans and buyers.... plus I give you my answer on whether you should follow you passion or follow the money. I also announce the winner of my iPad giveaway! Thanks to everyone who entered.Referenced in this episode:Episode 6: How a Programmer made $2.5M Teaching Online.Questions to help pinpoint your niche - see show notes here.Want to go deeper and get my insider "what's working now" tips for online business? I don't use social media. Jump in my email list instead at https://jval.me

"Am I really qualified to teach others? Can I really do this?" Almost every one of us deals with at least a little bit of self doubt and imposter syndrome. In this episode i’m going to help answer once and for all whether your’e qualified to teach others online. Reminder: The iPad giveaway is still on! Enter for a chance to win at https://jval.me/giveawayDownload the Online Business Scorecard to follow along with this episode: https://jval.me/scorecard

What types of people, skills and expertise are perfectly suited to becoming profitable online information businesses? That's what we're diving into in this episode!Find out if you're one of the 4 types of people who are in a prime position to benefit from the global shift towards online learning.... Plus, who should NOT be creating an online course!**iPad Giveaway!**To celebrate the re-launch of the JVAL Podcast, I'm giving away one of my favourite business tools - an iPad!To enter the for a chance to win, go to https://jval.me/giveaway. There are multiple ways to enter and boost your odds, and it only takes a minute!

There’s no reason to keep waiting for the right time to launch your online business! I’ll get into all the reasons why you need to create an online course ASAP in this episode, help you take the first steps.Welcome to the new JVAL Podcast, formerly You and Your Business. If you didn’t catch last week’s episode, definitely go back and listen! It tells you all about the new podcast name and the direction we’re heading in the next few months to prepare you to successfully launch your online business in 2020.I created a free PDF download to help you take action on this episode. Click the link below to download it:Rapid Authority: 4 steps to start building your audience in the next 24 hours.