You've likely heard the statement -- do what you love and the money will follow. But is it true? Well, yes and no. On one hand, when you do what you love, you're likely passionate about it as well. Which usually means, you're also spending a lot of time working on it. And typically the more time you're spending at something, the more likely you'll be successful at … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! If You Do What You Love, Will the Money Follow?
3 Myths About Word of Mouth Marketing That May Be Hurting Your Business
Word of mouth marketing. It’s like the Holy Grail of marketing. Every entrepreneur talks about it. Dreams about it. And why wouldn't we? We just sit back and relax while clients and customers just naturally flow to us, without our having to lift a finger. It’s possible, right? I mean, we hear stories from other business owners and entrepreneurs who dismissively say … [Read more...] about 3 Myths About Word of Mouth Marketing That May Be Hurting Your Business
[Video] Flip It! That Long Copy Sales Letter Doesn’t Actually Work, Does It?
First off, what exactly is a long copy sales letter? Those are those web site pages where you scroll down and down for like forever trying to find the price and asking yourself "who reads these things anyway?" Yeah. Those are the ones. The short answer is yes, those long copy sales letter do in fact, make sales, even if you personally find them annoying. And there are … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! That Long Copy Sales Letter Doesn’t Actually Work, Does It?
What the Food Network Can Teach You About Marketing Your Business
First, a confession. Yes, I'm into food porn. No, I can't cook (I’m not very good at it, nor do I enjoy it at all), but for some reason, I really enjoy watching other people cook. I especially love the cooking competition shows (probably my love of sports kicking in here). One of the shows I watch from time to time is Chopped. If you haven't seen it, four chefs compete to … [Read more...] about What the Food Network Can Teach You About Marketing Your Business
[Video] Flip It! Why Haven’t I Gotten Better Results Yet?
If you're trying to grow your business and you're not feeling like you're getting the results you want, I would say one of 3 things is going on: You're taking a lot of action, but it's not the RIGHT action, and that's why you aren't seeing results. Maybe the marketing strategy you're following isn't the right strategy for your specific situation, or maybe you need better … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why Haven’t I Gotten Better Results Yet?
The 3 Biggest Myths Standing in Your Way of Being a Successful Spiritual Entrepreneur
As a spiritual entrepreneur, does the idea of having a successful, profitable business make you feel vaguely uncomfortable? (It's okay—you don't have to raise your hand or anything.) I suspect a part of you absolutely wants a business that pays you well and helps you get your message or gifts out into the world. But, does a part of you struggle with the idea of having … [Read more...] about The 3 Biggest Myths Standing in Your Way of Being a Successful Spiritual Entrepreneur
[Video] Flip It! How Do I Stop Procrastinating?
For years, I had a secret. And that secret was -- I was obsessed around getting myself to stop procrastinating. Now, from the outside, it certainly LOOKED like I was getting a lot done. Multiple 6-figure business, nonfiction books published, fiction books published. But, inside it was a constant struggle. I would set aside time to work on my book projects or my blog … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! How Do I Stop Procrastinating?
Email Writing Tips for Effective Emails, Part 2
Note: This is the second post in a two-post series, where I'm sharing my favorite email writing tips that convert prospects into buyers or leads into customers. For Part 1, go here. By now, you know it's important to use email to connect with your potential buyers on a personal, authentic level. When you do that effectively, your emails convert: readers take the actions you … [Read more...] about Email Writing Tips for Effective Emails, Part 2
[Video] Flip It! How Can I Overcome Writer’s Block?
Ahhh -- writer's block. The scourge of writers and entrepreneurs everywhere. There's so much you need to get done -- and yet, nothing is being accomplished. It's a horrible feeling. So, before I get into some ways of overcoming writer's block, I want to start with how I personally view writer's block. You see, I don't actually think it's something that is necessarily … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! How Can I Overcome Writer’s Block?
Tips for Writing an Effective Email, Part 1
Note: This is the first post in a two-post series, where I'm sharing my favorite strategies for writing an effective email that convert prospects into buyers or leads into customers. In today's world—the world of building businesses online—most entrepreneurs understand that building an email list is extremely important. An email list is one of the best ways to build your … [Read more...] about Tips for Writing an Effective Email, Part 1