One of my favorite books is a book by Katie Couric called The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary Lives.
It was a gift from an ex-boyfriend and admittedly is one of the best presents I ever got. Because it’s filled with real-life advice from people who’ve lived (or are living) extraordinary lives.
People like Steven Spielberg, Maya Angelou, Melinda Gates, Barbara Walters, and so many more…
One of my favorite chapters is titled “Don’t Be Afraid of Being Afraid” (page 27) by Maria Shriver, Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, and Former First Lady of California.
This is a chapter I completely agree with.
She goes on to say, “Don’t sell yourself short by being afraid of failure that you don’t dare to make mistakes.”
Just imagine…
If your book, helped to inspire just one person.
…Or two, ten, or hundreds of thousands of people.
Maybe even millions.
Writing a book is an incredibly easy way to impact many and it’s sooo easy to do.
Especially, if you have the right guidance.
I have now written over 12 books (I seriously need to count them) and admittedly I have been afraid to publish some of them.
So if you’re afraid to write a book – believe me – I get it.
But the few I have published, promoted, and sold have helped people in a way that gives me immense joy.
Even (and especially) the eBooks that are sold exclusively on my website.
In fact, one of my best-selling eBooks started out as an email to a friend. That email (which solves a very specific problem) turned into a list-building, profitable sales funnel.
But more than that, It’s gotten people free media publicity to grow their business.
Tomorrow I am hosting a workshop that can help you grow your business.
I am going to teach you how to create a gift that keeps on giving. The gift of your knowledge.
The gift – of a book.
Because I believe that one of the best gifts you can give to someone you love is a book.
And why not that book be one that you write?
To join the 2-hour workshop, your investment is only $47. Plus, you will get the recording but only if you register before it begins.
This recording will ONLY be given to registrants who sign up before it begins.
I have no idea when (if ever) I will host another workshop like this.
So if you’re ready to create a gift that keeps on giving, then hurry up and sign up now – lest you forget before you miss the deadline.
You can get all the details through the link below.
P.P.S. If you’re not already a member on MeetUp you’ll need to join. It’s free to join and there are lots of groups and events (both free and paid) you can attend in your community.
My group is called Writing for Profit.
Which is our goal after all. But my purpose and my mission are to help you explode your business, and make an impact through the Power of Writing.
You are welcome to join us in our mission to change lives.
I’ve just received word that something BIG is about to happen in the world of course creation and you’re now on the inside since I just had a peek “behind the curtain”…
On May 17-21, my friend Iman Aghay is launching the Course Creation Summit that will help authors, speakers or program leaders get the tools and strategies necessary to build your own course roadmap so that you know exactly what to do when it comes to putting it together, launching and making money.
When you see the topics being covered by these 48+ world-class course creation experts, you’ll understand why the Course Creation Summit is going to be an absolute game-changer for those who attend!
You’ll discover exactly how to overcome your toughest challenges, such as believing that…
*Your course may not well you’ll end up looking unprofessional *Your students won’t study your course and want a refund *You won’t be able to find people to promote your course *Your students end up having a bad experience and leave negative reviews everywhere.
And get this… after you attend and apply what you learn, you won’t need to worry about feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or inadequate anymore.
Iman has lined up 48+ world-class experts in course creation for a LIVE 5-day online event like no other.
And the best part is……
It’s FREE for you to attend!
Unlike conferences and hotel seminars that you have to invest time and money to travel to, you can attend this cutting-edge online virtual summit from anywhere in the world. Cool huh?
No booking flights, rental cars, and hotel rooms, no dealing with layovers, lost luggage, and no missed work or time away from home.
Instead, from the comfort of your home or office or wherever you choose to listen in, you’re also going to learn exactly how to…
*Create an automated stream of income to pay your monthly bills
*Learn how to really help others by sharing your knowledge and making money at the same time
*Become known and recognized as an authority in your field
*Be part of a community comprised of world-class experts
*Leave a legacy or impact that you can be proud of…
You’ll need to reserve your digital seat to attend so that we can send out a reminder to you about the event each day. That way you won’t miss any of the talks and all the extras that come with them.
The Course Creation Summit is going to be awesome!
Simply [Click Here] to reserve your seat before life gets in the way and you forget…
Make Today Amazing!
Irene Gabelnick
P.S. I want to help Iman get the word out about the Course Creation Summit and you’re one of the first to know! If you wouldn’t mind sharing the free registration link via email or social media with a few others you think would benefit, they’ll also be able to claim their own free pass…
I’d really appreciate it! (Plus you’ll look like a superhero for being the first to share!)
This article was originally published on November 5, 2020.
Get READY to drive Massive high-quality traffic to your blog (or website) that gets your audience saying YES to your offers.
**Make sure you share this article and save it for later**
One of the fastest ways to drive high-quality traffic and increase your website’s SEO is by getting media interviews. The media is significantly more effective than paid ads and social media because it’s more credible and trust-worthy.
And it makes you look like a Big Shot in your industry.
One of the enormous benefits of getting media interviews is that Google rewards you (and your website) when you have backlinks from reputable sources. Like media outlets, well-known blogs, and podcasts. The more backlinks you have to your website, the higher Google ranks you in their search engine when prospective buyers are searching for your freebies and offers.
This can drive massive organic traffic to your website, build your email list, and make you better, richer, faster with your blog and business!
Here’s what usually happens when you land an interview on a podcast or radio show.
Your interview and website links get posted on the podcast host’s website. Then they promote you on all their social media channels and to their email list. And, if you use this strategy, you can link even more traffic back to your website.
For example, when you get booked on a podcast, make sure you have a relevant article and lead magnet ready. This way their listeners WANT to go to your website.
Email *Secrets* to Quickly Grow Your Email List
Getting media interviews is a great way to grow your email list. Once you capture your visitors’ emails you can turn them into paying customers.
*For more email and list building *secrets* and a Beginner’s Guide to making money with emails download your FREE guide here.*
This makes you look like a hero to the show host. Because you are providing interesting and engaging content for their audience.
Which is a win/win for everyone.
Your podcast interviews then become evergreen. This means that your interviews can drive traffic to your website for years to come.
You know how when you get hooked on a series on Netflix? Or when you get hooked on a new podcast, you end up binge-listening to the entire series.
It’s the same thing for your potential customers!
That’s how you can quickly grow your business – by driving high-quality traffic to your blog or website.
Learn more about how You can get booked on radio shows and podcasts here: Podcast Power
“Behind the cloud, the Sun is still shining.” ~Abraham Lincoln
A while back, I was talking to a friend about writer’s block. Well, not so much writer’s block but the feeling of being pulled in too many directions at once, making it hard to focus sometimes.
As it turns out there is a term for this and it’s called monkey mind. The definition according to Wikipedia is this:
Monkey mind or mind monkey, from Chinese xinyuan and Sino-Japanese shin’en 心猿 [lit. “heart-/mind–monkey“], is a Buddhist term meaning “unsettled; restless; capricious; whimsical; fanciful; inconstant; confused; indecisive; uncontrollable.” (Source: Wikipedia)
It seems to me that there might be lots of folks feeling this way lately.
Especially, with the global pandemic, riots, and all the craziness going on (like Trump declaring Covid-19 the China virus). It still cracks me up every time I think about it. I was watching him live on National Television when he said it.
Anyway, laughter is the best medicine. Even for monkey mind.
So now that you know what monkey mind is, how do you cure it?
Firstly, I would like to say that I am cursed with the entrepreneur gene. If you’re anything like me, then you too come up with new ideas every day and sometimes all day long.
I literally pull over in my car sometimes just to jot down ideas before I forget! This, of course, can distract you from your mission, cause you to lose focus, and sometimes even stop you dead in your tracks.
Sometimes even leaving you feeling stuck.
Sometimes I feel like an octopus using up all my arms (or legs) while trying to spin 12 plates. While I only have 8!
That to me is the best description of “monkey mind” and what it actually feels like.
So what do you do when you begin to feel this way? Well, there are lots of things you can do, one is to take a deep breathe and shift your focus. Think about what you should do first. Decide what is the most important thing you need to do right now, to propel yourself forward so you don’t feel stuck or overwhelmed.
To propel you and your business forward.
Or what I like to say, “Move the needle.”
How to Move the Needle Forward to Success.
Whether it’s to scale your business, start a business, stay afloat, or simply to feel happier. Then below are some solid things you can do to relieve the monkey mind, alleviate stress, and get more focused and productive.
*Go for a walk or get some fresh air even if it’s just opening a window and taking some deep breaths.
*Exercise and get your heart pumping. Do anything to get yourself moving. Do an exercise video, jump on the treadmill or turn on some music and dance around.
*Mediate. Admittedly, I’m not the biggest fan of meditation but others swear by it and I do test it on occasion. Below is the link to my favorite morning meditation. WARNING: It also has a combination of humor and profanity. So if this erks you in any way then skip it.
*Pick 3 things you need to do today and then commit to just 10 minutes (or more, but at least) of working on each thing.
*Eat something healthy – sometimes you lose focus because you are hungry (or hangry). First, drink a glass of water (you could also just be thirsty) and then have a healthy snack or a meal.
*Use the Pomodoro technique to accomplish more in less time. It’s a method where you focus on only ONE task for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break. This way you stay focused and get stuff done. Then in that 5 minutes, you check email, get a snack, or whatever. But during that 25 minutes (you can set a timer) you don’t do anything but focus on one task.
*And the most important thing to remember is that anything you might be struggling with or feeling right now is that this too shall pass. Everything is temporary including life itself and that the sun is always still shining brightly behind the clouds.
If you want to build your own Freedom lifestyle business, there are 3 things you need to get started, your own website, an email list, and traffic to your lead magnet. Everything you need to know on how to start as quickly as today is inside the Freedom Lifestyle Membership.
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All you need to do is sign up by creating your own username (email address) and password.
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Yesterday was the kick-off for our book launch and by evening we were already ranked as a best-selling book in 3 countries!
It is absolutely amazing feeling, to say I am an International Bestselling Author!
But that’s not the best part…
Last night, our book took the lead to #2 passing Jeff Bezos in new releases. So how did we do it?
It’s all about collaboration.
There are 29 of us promoting our book “The Power of Why: Why 28 women created an online course and why you should too.”
But we NEED your help to get to #1! It’s on SALE today and only this week.
And the faster you buy it, the better our chances.
The book is on Kindle (there’s no paperback) and is only $1.03. You saw that right – it’s only one dollar!
But the content is priceless.
Here’s what one person told me after reading my chapter:
“Well done Irene Gabelnick for following your dreams! I’ve heard so many stories where people were discouraged from singing for many years because of one negative comment given by a teacher/someone. For you, it was writing. But you overcame that fear. Good job!” ~Benny Ng
Discover how to grow your business using Pinterest to drive new buying customers to your website fast.
Updated on November 9, 2020. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I earn a small commission if you purchase through the links. You can read the full disclosure to learn more.
Pinterest is still one of the fastest-growing social media platforms.
Even in 2020! Read how you can easily use Pinterest to drive traffic to your website, build your email list, and grow your business.
Unlike other social media platforms, Pinterest is a search engine. Where people go to buy things, find useful information, and where business owners go to take action!
*Just a quick side note. I don’t usually write long blog posts. But I felt it was really important to share this with you. It took me a long time to figure out how to use Pinterest successfully. Now that I have found a winning formula I wanted to share it with you. To save you time and start using Pinterest the right way – fast. So you can drive consistent traffic with Pinterest to make money blogging and grow your business.
You can Pin it now in case you get interrupted. Then come right back to learn actionable steps that you can use right now to start getting traffic to your website. Don’t forget to download your FREE guide to make your Pinterest pins go viral.
The following information below can help you quickly grow your business using Pinterest.
Keep reading to see who is on Pinterest, what Pinterest is all about, and how you can grow your business using Pinterest.
Who’s on Pinterest?
According to Pinterest Business, there are over 442 million monthly active users worldwide. Pinterest is growing and has become a valuable business platform for bloggers and business owners.
Also, business owners and bloggers are on Pinterest all the time. So if your business targets other business owners (or happy shoppers with money to spend) it’s a great place to be.
Here are some compelling statistics according to Pinterest for Business:
81% of Pinterest users are women.
The median age of Pinterest users is 40.
Half of Pinterest users earn $50K or greater per year, with 10 percent of Pinteresting households making greater than $125K.
90% of weekly Pinners make purchase decisions on Pinterest
How Pinterest Works…
Pinterest is a form of social media that uses images to grab your attention and drive traffic to information, products, and services. The images are shared and saved to boards to keep and use for later.
As a business, you can have direct links to your website, a sales page or an email sign up form. Hosted either by your website or your email provider.
Pinterest is primarily a search engine. Not so much used for social engagement, but to find useful things to make your life easier.
Here’s an example of exactly how it works. I’m going to use recipes as an example. If you want a specific recipe for dinner, you search for it. You find recipes you want to try, then you save them to your recipe board for later. When you want to make that recipe you go to your Pinterest account and look up the recipe you’ve saved.
You can now make it for dinner or look up the ingredients while you’re at the grocery store. Making it super helpful!
You can also delete the recipe from your board if you decide you didn’t like it. Then you can inform all your friends how awful the recipe was. Like this vegan buffalo wing cauliflower recipe, my daughter and I tried.
People love recommendations and honest feedback. Making your testimonials even stronger. Helping you close more sales!
That is basically how Pinterest works. Now let’s see how you can put Pinterest to work for you and your business.
How to Use Pinterest to Grow Your Business.
Now that we’ve established who’s on Pinterest and how it can help you grow your business, let’s talk about how you can use it to drive sales. Pinterest is a great way to drive traffic to your website. Let’s face it, without traffic you can’t build your email list or increase sales.
I use Pinterest primarily two ways to help my business. You can do the same to grow your business. I create business boards to share valuable content, resources, and information. I save and share pins I create, that link back to my website. Plus, I share Pins that link back to useful content created and shared by other Pinterest users, such as bloggers and other businesses.
I only share and save pins I think will help and interest my viewers. Or information I personally want to read or use. I often check to make sure the links are working and read the articles when I have time. To make sure they come from credible sources and offer value to my readers. You don’t want your Pins to have broken links or poor content.
You can use Pinterest to find valuable tips and tricks to help you build your business. Valuable resources that help you grow your Pinterest account, drive traffic to your website and tons of other business resources. Including how to use social media, website building, traffic, blogging, list building and making money online.
You can also use Pinterest for fun and shopping.
There is some controversy about having boards that aren’t related to your business. I personally think as long as your boards help or interest your followers that it’s okay to have them. Your viewers are actual people. They might share similar interests and want to know about travel, recipes and cleaning hacks too. Don’t you?
My suggestion is to test it to see what works best for you.
To see whether you want to keep your Pinterest account strictly a business platform or make it fun and interesting. Since my main Pinterest account was originally my personal account, I didn’t want to lose the pins I’d saved. Plus, my main Pinterest account right now is my name which is my main business website.
Most of what I know, I’ve learned from testing and implementing different strategies. I’m always continuing to test and learn what’s working.
This way I can teach you how to continuously use Pinterest as a driving force to grow a profitable business using Pinterest.
Once I discovered a winning formula that drives consistent traffic to my website I decided to create the Viral Pin Strategy.
The Viral Pin Strategy is an online video course. It teaches you how to drive traffic to your website quickly and consistently.
What I have found works best (for Pinterest and every social media platform) is testing and using consistency. You need to find what works best for your business. What works with your schedule and what things you can implement into your business strategy that you will follow through with.
Which is why I LOVE Pinterest so much.
Once you learn how it all works, you can automate most of it to put Pinterest to work for You!
Using consistency to grow your business is key to your success.
You need to stay consistent and not give up if you want to put Pinterest to work for you. To drive consistent traffic and grow your business.
Now let’s go over a few actionable steps you can start right now to successfully grow your business with Pinterest. The things I am about to share with you have and continue to work for me and can definitely work for you too.
The steps below are how I was able to increase my monthly views and drive traffic to my website. These are proven methods, you can start doing immediately, to grow your Pinterest views, get more Pinterest followers and drive traffic to your website.
How I Grew my Monthly Pinterest Views from 4k to 46k within only one week.
After implementing only a few of things, I quickly grew my Pinterest monthly views from 4k to 46k. This happened within about a week. As I continued to implement new strategies and *test* I grew my monthly views to over 240k within only a few months.
You can quickly grow your Pinterest views, increase followers and use Pinterest to drive traffic and sales. By implementing only a few of the strategies I am about to share with you.
This ONE THING alone can help you Grow Your Business.
There is *one thing* I have found that is the key to growing any business. Using any form of social media, including Pinterest, any blog, podcast or even a YouTube Channel. To build trust with your audience and drive traffic to your website.
Here’s the thing. There are lots of ways to grow your blog and business. Whichever one you choose, you must be consistent. It is easy to panic when something isn’t working quickly. Blogging is not a get rich quick scheme and all businesses take time to build and grow.
This one thing that can increase your traffic is consistency.
The thing I find that unquestionably works the best is using consistency with anything regarding to traffic, email list building and sales.
Every once in a while I get a little lax and I see a drop. Once I start pinning consistently and trying new strategies it quickly goes back up.
My blog traffic begins to increase, my email list grows and sales go up. Tailwind is a tool that can help you automate your pinning schedule to increase traffic, conversions and sales.
In addition to pinning consistently, I did a few more things that can help you grow your Pinterest views, followers and your cash flow. The first was to convert my personal Pinterest account into a Business Pinterest account.
It is very easy to switch your personal account to a business account. Simply go into the settings of your personal Pinterest account and you will see how easy it is to convert your account. I won’t go into details since Pinterest gives you super easy to follow instructions.
If you already have a business account then you are already well on your way to success! Maybe I was a little slow on the take. 🙂
Once I began using consistency I began to analyze my analytics and *test* my pins. That’s when everything changed!
Increase your monthly views and grow your followers on Pinterest by doing just a few simple and actionable things.
Another thing I discovered is that Pinterest likes fresh content, fresh pins and longer blog posts. Once they see people pinning and saving posts from your website, Pinterest will begin to push your pins out even further.
This way you reach more of your target audience and buying customers and make your pins go viral!
If you haven’t already you can save this article now, this way you can read it again later. Save it by clicking on any of the Pinterest pins. Then you can pin it to all of your relevant boards. To help your followers grow their business with Pinterest too.
Next, we will cover how and why claiming (or verifying) your website will help you grow your business on Pinterest.
How to Claim Your Website on Pinterest.
After turning your Pinterest account into a business account (or creating a business account) you can claim your website with Pinterest. This will allow you to now have access to your analytics. This is really important because it helps you track which pins are getting the most re-pins and shares.
It also allows your Pinterest profile picture to appear next to your pins.
Claiming your website is important because it helps your audience and followers identify you. To recognize you and begin to trust you as a reputable source of information.
If you haven’t claimed your website yet I strongly suggest that you do it today. Below I share the link where you can easily claim your website.
It shouldn’t take you too long to do. If you want to do it now and read this later, Pin this article to one of your boards and come back to it. Otherwise, keep reading and then do everything after you are done reading this.
Another thing you can do, if you want to read a long blog post, but you don’t have time to read the whole thing in one sitting, is this:
First, save the pin to one of your boards, then go back to the article and open it in chrome on your computer or phone. Then you can bookmark the page. This way you can find it more quickly later.
Another reason this is so helpful is that it connects you to someone who is creating great content. To help you grow your business. Hopefully, you will find my articles useful and keep coming back. I’m not a fly by night blogger and won’t be going anywhere.
I am here to help you succeed which you will. As long as you don’t quit!
Before we move on, as promised, here is the direct link to the Pinterest help center where you can claim your website: Pinterest Help Center.
There are still a few important things I want to share with you, so let’s keep moving.
You should carefully assess your Pinterest profile. The about you section isn’t really “about you”. No one really cares what kind of dog you have or what you do in your spare time. They want to know how you can help them and why they should follow you and your boards.
Be clear about your “message,” what you do and how your business will help your followers. I have made this mistake and it can kill or halt your business. I would rather you learn from my mistakes than struggle through trying to figure things out by yourself.
Here’s an example of how to be clear with your message: A graphic designer might say something like “Stunning Graphic Designs to help you build brand awareness and grow your business.” A cat sitter might say something like, “I treat your pets like they are my own. Affordable pet sitting to give you peace of mind while you’re away.”
Use descriptive words to show your audience how you can help them.
If you are not doing this already begin to pin regularly and be consistent. You don’t need to be on Pinterest all day long. In fact, you shouldn’t be. Use a scheduler like Tailwind. Especially if you know you have a busy day or week ahead. Do it ahead of time so you are constantly pinning.
I use Tailwind routinely but I also pin manually and think it’s important to do both. Pinterest likes when you are on Pinterest. Plus there is a ton of great information on Pinterest that can help you grow your business.
If you haven’t signed up for Tailwind yet, you can use my Referral link to get a $15 credit when opening a new account. Once you sign up we Both get a $15 credit.
When pinning other people’s pins, you want to make sure that the links are working and that the articles have good information. I have pinned blog posts and then began reading them to find the content wasn’t very good or I didn’t agree with the information. Whenever this happens I go back and delete the pin. Which is super easy.
How to delete pins on Pinterest.
You can either delete them on your computer by clicking the “edit” button. Then scroll to the bottom of the information and hit “delete.” You do the same thing on your mobile app. Once you are in the edit section scroll all the way down to the bottom. I can only see the “delete” button if I scroll down. Then hit delete.
I also delete all of my pins that are not converting well or going viral. Then you can create new pins that can drive more traffic. Don’t get discouraged. Remember you are not failing. It’s simply a failed “test.” Keep going until you find what’s working and then repeat.
Continue to check your boards to make sure you have helpful resources that serve your audience. Keeping your boards clean and filled with great content (relevant to your niche) will keep people coming back.
Having pins with bad links or misinformation can quickly lead to losing trust, credibility, and followers.
Clean up your boards and keep doing it at least once a week or monthly.
At one point my Pinterest boards were a complete mess. When I first started on Pinterest I didn’t know what I was doing. So I spent quite a bit of time on this. Now every few weeks I go back and delete pins and make sure the saved pins on my boards are relevant, helpful and have working links.
If you don’t have time to go through them all, you can make some of your boards secret.
Then go back to them later, when you have more time. To make your boards secret go to edit the board then click on the secret button. A little lock will appear on your board to show you that no one else can see it.
Quick Tip to Save Time while Cleaning Up Your Pinterest Boards.
You can quickly go through larger boards (with a lot of pins) by creating a new board. Try making the title a little more descriptive. Save any pertinent pins from the old board to the new board. Then delete the old board. Doing this will save you a ton of time. It was quick and easy and felt refreshing.
Kind of like spring cleaning or cleaning out your closet.
If you haven’t done so already, add descriptions and hashtags to each board. Use descriptions on your Pinterest boards that maximize SEO keywords. Pinterest is a search engine. You want your boards and pins to show up in searches related to your boards and content
When choosing the titles for your boards, think about how the board benefits the reader. Don’t just say simple things like “cool graphics.” Instead, say something like “Graphics will inspire you to create great blog posts that will have your clients begging to work with you.”
For each board make sure that the first pin or “cover” picture is one of your own pins.
To change the cover image of your board, click on the board then hit the edit icon. Go to where it says cover. Click next to it where it says “change.” Then you can scroll through the pictures by hitting the arrow to the right of the picture. Once you find the pin (image) you want to keep as your cover, click the save button in the lower right hand corner.
Drive Traffic to Your Website to Grow Your Business.
As a blogger or business owner, the whole purpose of using Pinterest and creating a Pinterest Business account is to increase sales. By driving traffic to your website and directing the right people to your offers.
Pinterest is a great way to drive the right traffic to your website. Your pins link directly to your blog posts, sales pages and products. Making it a fast and effective way to make sales.
By leading them exactly where you want them to go. To the “Buy Now” button. Or even better, by getting them to join your Email List so you can gain new customers for life.
Once I discovered a winning formula that has grown my email list and helped me grow my business I decided to share it with you. That’s why I created the Viral Pinterest Pin Strategy Video Series that shows you *exactly* how you can create Pinterest Pins that go Viral.
You can start now by downloading your FREE eBook. Where you will learn 10 vital steps that can help you grow your business fast.
Enter your email below to download your FREE guide. “10 Things that Can Make Your Pinterest Pins Go Viral“
Try to imagine, waking up in the morning, you reach over to your nightstand and grab your phone. After you watch a couple of funny cat videos and check the weather, you check your email.
Your face lights up as you see how many sales came in the night before.
You sent out an email the day before and people on your email list are buying your products!
The first time I felt what it truly means to make passive income (through selling eBooks and online courses) was when I was having dinner with a friend. We were grilling steaks while enjoying a glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
While the steaks were sizzling I quickly checked my email.
There it was, an email telling me that I had just made a sale. That is what making money with emails is like.
You can make money while working from home, while you’re out grocery shopping, and even while you are vacationing on the beach.
You can work from home or from anywhere.
Starting your own blog may seem like a pipe dream but I assure you it is a reality. You can earn a very lucrative living blogging from the comfort of your own home.
So if you are determined to live a life of freedom where you can work from anywhere with only a laptop and an internet connection you can succeed.
It will take some learning, some writing (it is a blog), and LOVE. Yes. I used the L-word. You need to fall in love with your business and helping people.
The coolest part is that you will experience things, and learn things you never thought you could possibly do. And believe me…
If I can do this – then so can you.
Follow this simple formula to start your own online business.
Now there are lots of ways you can do this but I don’t like to complicate things. That’s why I am showing you a simple formula.
Build your blog or website.
Decide who you want to serve (your market) then solve a problem or fulfill a desire they have.
Build an email list of eager subscribers who desire what you are offering. (I show you how in the free guide you can download below).
Then create products and services (eBooks, books, courses, coaching) that can help them fulfill their wants and needs.
Master email marketing and then send emails to your list.
Become a welcome guest in your email subscribers’ inbox by sending emails that are informative and entertaining.
Send irresistible offers to your list.
All you need to get started is the right lead magnet to entice your ideal customers to join your email list. I teach you exactly how to do this inside my FREE guide to making money with emails.
How to make Gratitude work for YOU to live more happily and freely.
When I’m not at my best or I’m feeling a little anxious, sad, lonely or worried There is one thing I do that works every time.
That my friend is practice gratitude. So I would like to share with you how you can use gratitude in your life.
To find more calm, peaceful happiness and pleasure in your life.
What I do is think of 3 things that I am grateful for. To demonstrate I will share 3 things I am grateful for right now.
Three things I am grateful for...
I am grateful that my kids are healthy.
2. I am grateful that today was a beautiful warm sunny day where I live.
3. I am grateful, that I have the freedom to work where I want when I want and how I want.
Because no matter how bad things may seem at times, there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for.
It all starts with a positive attitude.
So when times get tough, I stop and think to myself “What are 3 things I am grateful for right now?”
Then I either write them down, say them out loud, think them to myself or I text them to a friend.
Why 3 you ask?
Well, it works for me. I’ve tried journaling gratitude in the morning. Then in the evening. I’ve tried listing everything I am thankful for, which can eat up a LOT of your time.
That’s why 3 is my magic number.
Because it’s something I can do to easily. To shift my mindset from a distressed state to a state of gratitude. You can’t be in a state of anxiety, fear, sadness or depression when you are feeling grateful.
How to Make Gratitude Work For You
So figure how you can work gratitude into your day. To make it work for you. So you can find more peace, love, and joy in your life.
I sure hope this helps you when you’re feeling a little off.
Especially, when you are feeling anything but calm, happy, or grateful that you might remember this.
Hopefully, it will help brighten your day.
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The great Dan Kennedy, the founder of Magnetic Marketing, says that when you need to break out of a sales slump – to take a day off.
Go do something fun.
Like, go to the Zoo. Or do anything that will make you feel better. Then, the next day come up with a plan (and a strategy) and keep going until you succeed.
In a nutshell anyway.
Dan is also the guy who gets on an airplane, to meet up with friends and enjoys expensive meals at his favorite restaurant.
During a recession no less, while millions of people are filing for unemployment.
So, I would take his advice.
And although I agree with Dan on this, and thoroughly enjoy learning from him (I’ve been fortunate to see him speak live) there’s something else that is REALLY important when you’re trying to get out of a slump.
This goes for any kind of slump and that is – to take care of your health.
You see, my first book isn’t just a weight loss book. Although, yes, it can help you lose weight. But it’s NOT only about that… It’s about SUCCESS!
After I had my second daughter, I had a hard time losing the baby weight and it affected me in every aspect of my life.
I wasn’t happy.
It wasn’t until I lost those first few pounds that I started to get really motivated.
Then I dropped over 20 pounds (and 2 dress sizes) and I felt AMAZING!
I left an unhappy marriage, I discovered healthier relationships, I became a successful Realtor and I took full control over my life.
Suddenly, I felt successful and accomplished.
But life is full of ups and downs. And this has been a turbulent year for many.
Today I woke up with one of my eyes practically swollen shut. It’s a reaction to a new eye cream I was trying out.
I wanted nothing more than to crawl back into bed and hide under the covers.
But I know I need to get up and help as many people as I possibly can right now.
That’s why I am giving away a FREE paperback copy of my book, “Zipping It UP: How to lose 5 pounds fast and look great in that little black dress!” Because I want YOU to feel fabulous!
In every aspect of your business and in your life.
To wake up feeling fabulous! So you can finish out this year stronger than ever!
Don’t hide under the covers. Feel FABULOUS Darling! Feel great in everything you wear and even, wearing nothing at all…
P.S. Don’t just take it from me, this is what Charlotte said after doing ALL the things in my book: “I did all the things in your book and came down 2 dress sizes. I’m so happy being back to a size six.” ~Charlotte S
Starting your own beauty blog allows you to work when you want, where you want, and how you want…
While writing about something you are passionate and excited about!
There has never been a better time than right now, to start your own money making blog.
So if you’ve been dreaming about having the kind of lifestyle that gives you freedom, flexibility and unlimited income potential then starting a blog might be just the thing for you.
Here’s why…
Now more than ever, the internet is cluttered with information. There is so much information online now, that people are desperate to find good quality content.
Only a few years ago, you could do a quick Google search and find good, honest information and real solutions to real problems.
But now, there is so much stuff online, that you often have to sift through a lot of the same information (or misinformation) to find the answers you are looking for.
Which is why we need more good quality information from reputable sources that we can count on.
Is Blogging Right for You?
If you are the type of person who enjoys working independently, being your own boss and you take pleasure in helping people then you are in the right place.
Why Blogging?
Blogging gives you the flexibility to work from home, the freedom to spend more time with your family, and take time off whenever you choose.
So if this sounds like you, then starting a blog could be just the ticket to living your perfect dream lifestyle.
And if you happen to have the travel bug, you can work from anywhere in the world.
Or…
If you’re an introvert (like me) you can work from the comfort, and solitude, of your own home.
If this sounds like you, keep reading to see how you can create your own freedom lifestyle. A lifestyle that many people only dream about.
Writing about something you love and care about.
Creating your own money making blog is a perfect way to share your knowledge with others (by helping people) and earn a living at the same time.
So whether you’re looking to make extra money (as a side hustle) or to replace your full time income it’s all up to you.
And you know what? Getting started is easier than you think.
In fact, inside my Build Your Own Money Making Website online course, you will learn how to set up your own blog – in less time than it takes you to watch your favorite one hour TV show.
It’s a 6 part video series (short videos, each about 10 to 15 minutes long) that take you, step by step, and teaches you exactly how to design your own website.
That’s right, in less than an hour, you can have your own website up and ready to share with the world!
How to Start Your Own Beauty Blog?
Blogging is one of the best ways that allow you to live a life filled with freedom and passion.
So if you’re passionate about health, fashion, fitness, and beauty then blogging is a fantastic way to express your personal interests while living the blogger lifestyle.
You can have have the flexibility to work from anywhere, whatever time you want, and you get to decide how you want to spend your time.
All while working towards something you truly care about.
That’s why I call it the freedom lifestyle.
I call this the easy path to starting a blog…
How to Create your own Money Making Website using WordPress on Bluehost.
Here’s why I use WordPress and Bluehost:
Bluehost is affordable and is one of the easiest website platforms to use. Which is also why I buy most of my domain names through Bluehost.
This is important because you might want to own many. Especially once you start to create your own products to sell, like books and online courses.
And if you already have an idea, it’s a good idea to buy your domain name before someone else does.
This way you’ll avoid overpaying for your URL.
That’s why you should grab it now at the lowest price possible.
Why I Use Bluehost
Choosing Bluehost was a “no brainer” for me and is unquestionably a great way to start your blog. Especially if you are a beginner.
Their 24/7 expert support is always helpful and can help answer even the smallest questions.
Whenever I have a quick question – even at 2 am I call their support hotline.
They will walk you through any part of setting up your website.
And sometimes, it’s just nice to hear a friendly voice.
Instead of waiting up to 24 hours for an email response. Like some companies only offer these days.
The friendly and knowledgeable staff will quickly guide you through any technical questions and make setting up your website a breeze.
Now let me show you how to get started…
First, You Select Your Plan and Register Your Domain Name
Bluehost. makes it easy to get started. Once you are there, click on the “Get Started Now” button.
Then you will be guided through the easy process of choosing the right plan for you.
Once you are registered and have selected the best plan for you, you can choose your domain name.
But a word of WARNING!
One of the ways we as online business owners increase profits is through what we call “upsells.”
It’s kind of like the way they put candy, magazines and trinkets, at the checkout line inside your grocery store.
They’re not always things that you need, but they can often be tempting to buy. So read your options carefully, and then make the best buying decisions for you.
Now for the fun part!
Building your own email of loyal customers and fans. It’s the fastest way to start making money blogging.
If you’re serious about turning your blog into a profitable business, then this is how you start.
I have a FREE newsletter that shows you everything you need to know about starting and building a thriving list of email subscribers.
If you happen to already have a domain (but you want to use the easy path) then moving it over to Bluehost is easy. Once you’re inside you simply “add your URL” instead of buying a new one.
But if you don’t have a website yet, here’s how to select the perfect website name for you…
How to Choose the Best Website Name for Your Blog.
When selecting your domain name, always buy the .com version of your website name. If someone already owns it, do not buy the .org or and other option.
You always want to own your .com URL. If the one you were hoping for is taken, you can get a little creative by adding something to your domain name. For example: if you want the “heavenlycupcakes.com” URL but it’s taken, you can try something like “sarasheavenlycupcakes.com” instead.
If you don’t have an idea yet, or you’re not sure what you want your blog to be about – or you have several ideas (like I always do) – you can read how to choose the perfect blog topic for your blog, here:
