Enjoy this Q&A episode where I address:
1. How to handle criticism from people who think you are working too hard.
2. The value I place on being in control of my day.
3. How to up the level of your business (hint: get out there and meet people).
4. How exchanging time for dollars won't necessarily translate into earning a solid living.
5. Perfection. Don't be an entrepreneur if you don't want to put out something imperfect.
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Back with another episode recorded LIVE from Periscope! The audio isn't amazing on this, but I promise it'll improve with future live from the 'Scope recordings. We didn't have any furniture in the house on this day, so it was echoing in the room! Plus, I've got a new mic I'll be trying out.
In any event, enjoy this Q&A episode all about how much time to spend on social media in the early stages (or any stage, really) of your business!
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This episode was originally created in tandem with a LIVE Periscope broadcast! If you'd like to interact with me live, simply download the free Periscope app and follow me there @dianesanfilippo - see you on the Scope! #dianescopes #badassbusiness
(Please excuse the loud echo in this episode as we had just moved into a new apartment and there was no furniture yet in the room to help absorb the sound! Most episodes are have way cleaner sound.)
As an entrepreneur, if there's one thing you need to be okay with, it's CHANGE. In this episode, I talk all about change, redirecting when things don't go as planned, and charging ahead when something doesn't work out the way you expected it to.
Topics:
1. Business is not just business
2. How to sell a book once it’s published [9:17]
3. Publishing a book [12:38]
4. Make decisions carefully [18:18]
5. Starting slow is key [23:51]
6. Finding your drive [29:51]
7. Partnerships in business [36:31]
As long as you stay true to your moral code, work hard, the money will come, but you can’t do it for the money.
Anyone getting into business has to be willing to suffer greatly, but that suffering is going to make them a better person
It’s very easy, with one decision,To take your whole company in a direction you never saw it going, and it can be made with one decision. So be very careful how you run things.
If the drive is not there for the daily grind, you’re not going to make it in that business.
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Topics:
1. Introducing Erich Krauss [2:34]
2. Transitioning to paleo publisher [8:11]
3. Focusing on the client [16:46]
4. Hustle and grind [25:02]
Erich Krauss is the owner and President of Victory Belt Publishing, but his position in life wasn't always on top. He started with modest aspirations to be a writer, and did become one, only not in the genre he expected sa first. His dream to be a writer led him down a path to learning the ins and outs of the publishing industry, which, to his surprise, wasn't quite what he expected.
When Erich discovered that, in the majority of cases, authors barely makes any money from the sales of a book (and that the books are often edited and changed to not be exactly as the author wanted or intended) he decided to take matters into his own hands to start a company with different values - focused on the authors.
His story is inspiring and motivating as Victory Belt has become the #1 Paleo publisher there is today. The company is also the publisher with the highest ratio of New York Times bestsellers - often with multiple books on the list at once, crushing the competition.
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In this episode, I talk about copyright issues, repurposing Periscope videos, and Amazon affiliate accounts.
Getting a business started, creating a blog, offering a service, or doing something that'll put you "out there" in front of people often brings up a sense of, "why me?" or "who am I to do this, it's already being done by ________." The truth is, there's almost nothing anyone can or will do that's completely new. The truth is, that what's new about what each of us will do is our own take on that thing, that work, that topic. Our unique experiences and perspective make us who we are, and, in turn, make the work we do unique, and worth sharing. So, why not you?
Get the full transcript, show notes, links, and more at www.dianesanfilippo.com
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In this episode, I answer questions about pricing your services (and what to do when other think they're overpriced), options for earning money from ads on your website, how to start blogging as a food critic, and thoughts on getting certified before you start coaching people on nutrition.
In this episode, I talk about getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, naming brands on your blog, publishing an eBook, and getting Twitter to work for you. Join the FaceBook group to get in on the conversation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassbusiness/
And come follow me on Periscope! I've been posting videos often, and would love for you to hop on and interact with me, LIVE! Download the free Periscope app, then find me by searching "Diane Sanfilippo."
Replays available after at http://katch.me/balancedbites
Topics:
1. Starting the company [2:47]
2. Building up in your community [8:20]
3. Waiting for the "right" or "perfect" time [13:20]
4. Promotion in the beginning [16:41]
5. Figuring things out as a business owner [23:22]
6. The power of networking [29:54]
In this episode, I answer questions about passive income strategies, a change of heart in business direction, and pricing your online product or program.
In this episode, I talk about how to get focused when you're multi-passionate and feeling unsure, the debates over multiple websites, and deciding whether to have multiple social media accounts or focus on one.
There are a lot of ways to monetize a blog. In this series of episodes, I'm going to touch on the various approaches you can take. Today, I'm talking all about ads and sponsorships and the options and considerations to be made therein.
There are a lot of ways to monetize a blog. In this series of episodes, I'm going to touch on the various approaches you can take. Today, I'm talking all about affiliate products and programs, different options, and how to earn money from them. Tune in to the next part where I discuss ads and sponsorships.
How do you focus as a multi-passionate entrepreneur? In this episode, I talk about 3 tips for focus and direction when you're not exactly sure which way to go.
With social media is taking over the lives of business owners and marketers alike, it's no wonder we're all forgetting that at the root of every business - big or small - are people. People are behind every account, screen name, and avatar. By meeting people face to face, you grow and build an audience that's not simply wide, vast, and large - but deeply connected. Of all the books on your shelves, if you've met the author in person, or heard them speak somewhere publicly, I'd bet money that their book is the first you'd recommend to someone over another that's similar that you may like as well. That is the power of connecting in person to grow your audience. Tune in to hear more practical tips and strategies for making this work in your business.
When your following on social media isn't in the millions, like Taylor's or Kim Kardashian's is, how do you make sure you are *connecting* with meaning? You can't simply drop a photo to Instagram, a FB post, or a Tweet and "walk away." It's not the job of the community to simply rally around your content and share it for you to build your tribe. It's *your* job to connect in a meaningful way to help those who choose to invest their time in following what you have to say.
In this episoside, I'm answering listener questions:
Jeffrey asks-
What different ways are there to reach a million people and generate passive income, and how would you go about it?
I am not exceptionally educated in nutrition or fitness. I am certified as a personal trainer. I am not sure if acquiring a more thorough education is a must in order to make this work.
Claudia asks-
What are some of your best strategies to get customers? And do you have a specific marketing strategy--like posting to social media X amount of times a day, amount of times you market your products, do you market in-person as much as online? Sorry, that's more than 1 question!
It's been a slow start to sell my online programs as well as get a larger client base. Thanks!
Sherry asks-
I am wondering about the pros and cons of using your own name or creating a business name.
I have a couple different websites that have their own names - one is entertainment that I do with my husband and the other is health related. I also do freelance copywriting, content, social media, and marketing consulting - I currently do that under my own name and I'm going back and forth on creating a business name for it.
Today’s question comes from Laura, and she asks, “How do you build a team? I’m getting to the point in my business that I would love to hire someone to help me but I’m terrified of relinquishing control to someone else. Control freak, right?!” That was here words, not mine. She says, “Who did you hire first? What process did you use to build your team and find awesome, affordable help? If you have a limited budget, who are the most important people to hire?” Some background information; she says “I’m considering hiring someone to help me with some blogging, social media, and/or design work. I can’t do it all anymore.
I want to touch a little bit on this concept of drive and along with that, a pace and a speed. I see this a lot, and I see it with all different types of entrepreneurs. I see it with some of the coaches I have in my sugar detox program, who are all entrepreneurs in different ways with that program. I see it with myself, I see it with my team, all of us who have this entrepreneurial spirit. We may have different levels of drive, and also a different concept of a pace or a speed at which we want to work. Something that I want to throw out there, if you’re somebody who is kind of sitting with these ideas and you just are not pushing forward, you’re just not taking steps to get them out there to execute to get things done, and you’re seeing people kind of whiz by you...
I gave this talk at PaleoFx this year, the largest Paleo nutrition and wellness conference that exists annually. It's a fantastic event and I highly recommend attending next year. I am helping them to organize a business track since this talk was so well attended - can't wait. I'll be adding a transcript to dianesanfilippo.com sooner than later as I add podcast blog posts there. Please let me know what you think of the episode by leaving a review of the show!
I recently sat down with my good friend Jessica Mishra who happens to be a smarty-pants CPA. Jessica is also a holistic health coach and a registered yoga teacher, so she's no stranger to running a small business as well as the nuts and bolts of keeping order with all things financial in business. Listen in and then submit any additional questions you have for Jessica via the Build a Badass Business Facebook group. We'll dive a bit deeper and answer your questions in a future, follow-up episode with Jessica. Enjoy!
Deciding to blog - three factors to consider: time that you have for writing your intention for the blog the long game versus the short game If you decide to blog, elements to consider of your posts & blog: what to write about how often to write post graphics post links getting traffic to your posts blog template and design additional elements - ads, guests on your blog
Building a website seems so daunting, but if you start at square 1 and focus on the critical first pages, it'll get easier, I promise. Brochureware sites vary a bit from blog-based sites, but everyone needs these initial pages regardless of the end-resulting site type. Home, About, Services/Products (yes, with prices), Testimonials, Contact There's more to it, of course, but that's the barebones basic list of what you'll need at first.