In this episode we're talking about the power of stories and why it's so important that we remember who we're talking to.

If it's good enough for Richard Branson... it's good enough for us!

We share some tips on how to integrate stories into your business whether you're posting a photo of a cake to Instagram or selling an eBook.

Here is how we do it.

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In this episode we review the month that was. Each and every month 2 blogging besties get together to review how business went.

Looking back is as important (if not more important) than planning and looking forward.

Seeing what worked (and what didn't) and taking the mindset ''why didn't that work?'' and ''why did that work?'' Taking note so that each time, each money, improve on what previously done.

It is absolutely essential to our (and everyone's) blog + business to always will be.

Because it is like a 100m sprint. How do you know once you have reached the end line, if you don't have a start line? Reviewing each month in the start line.

Here is how we do it.

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In this episode I share behind-the-scenes of my income report. I did a mid-year, 6-monthly review. How made $83,146.37 in the last 12 months.

I wanted to share my financial year income and expenses and how the numbers are crunching, so far. My goal for 17/18 was $100k and I made $83k. I am disappointed to not make "6 figures" but at the same time, I increased from $60k last financial year. So disappointment is not based on evidence, but more about ego, I think.

In this episode, we talk the top 5 biggest mistakes when launching, for selling online - books, courses, workshops, tutorials, that is costing you $ thousands of dollars and heaps of sales!

In the previous episode (session 9), Krystle and I shared about our latest "launch" of an online course. We reviewed our 2-week promo which made $4272. In part 2, in the episode (session 10), are 3 list building tips to grow an email mailing list for the next round and launch of the online course in a couple of months.

I've launched for years (I'd say at least 100 times) and I would like to think I have learned a lot. Plus watching others launch in those years.

In this episode we have 3 email list building ideas. Whether you have any blog posts on your website (yet or already do) or not (yet) have any following. You are going to get email subscribers pretty fast (within 24 hours) with these 3 tips. Without Facebook advertising.

In the previous episode (session 9), Krystle and I shared about our latest ''launch'' of an online course. We reviewed our 2-week promo which made $4272. This is part 2 and Krystle had a goal of growing her email list for the next round and launch of the online course in a couple of months.

We discuss how she can grow her email list quite quickly.

The Blog Business School podcast is brought to you by BBS. Yes, it is possible for you to start earning $5,000, $8,000 EVEN $10,000 in monthly revenue from a blog! It is only $1 to enrol, 100% money back* guarantee, cancel anytime. Read more + sign up here - http://blogbusinessschool.net

In this week's podcast, I share my latest launch which made $4272 in 2 weeks, with what marketing and promoting is working for me, right now and predicting how many can sell.

The ultimate question is how to make money selling digital products.

There isn't an exact science or specific formula that will help accurately predict how much money you will make selling eCourses, eBooks, tutorial or workshops.

However, when setting the goals for a launch of a new product, or even round #2 (3,4,5,) of an existing one, it's useful to know whether your ideas are realisic, delusions or what the possibilities are.

The Blog Business School podcast is brought to you by BBS. Yes, it is possible for you to start earning $5,000, $8,000 EVEN $10,000 in monthly revenue from a blog! It is only $1 to enrol, 100% money back* guarantee, cancel anytime. Read more + sign up here - http://blogbusinessschool.net

In this episode, we discuss:

-> What the steps are in selling digital products (eBooks, eCourses, tutorial, workshop)

-> Review of what didn't work and what we would/will do differently next time

-> What are the exact steps of our Launch Plan

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-> LAUNCH PLAN MASTERCLASS: The 5 BIGGEST mistakes that are costing you $ thousands of dollars and losing heaps of sales! How I sell $thousands monthly. (With no Facebook ads + no cheesy-used-car-salesman tactics!) Register here.

-> Free Workshops: Business Plan: How to create a business plan in 6 steps. Pinterest Masterclass: 9 step strategy how Bek got 20,000 page views per month (in as little as 10 mis a day!). Instagram Masterclass: 11 steps to pimp your Instagram account so that you can increase quality (quality over quantity) followers and drive traffic to your site. Register here.

In this episode, we discuss investing in a business (& reinvesting) and whether it is "worthwhile"? I was thinking how my clients spend money ... on a website, outsourcing (like a marketing manager) and advertising. 

And are the expenses are "silly" are counter-productive, being your business isn't profitable or runs at a loss. Is the expense (the investment) worthwhile? What if the NEXT business venture is "successful"? Does that make the previous expenses (investments) worthwhile?

The Blog Business School podcast is brought to you by BBS. Yes, it is possible for you to start earning $5,000, $8,000 EVEN $10,000 in monthly revenue from a blog! It is only $1 to enrol, 100% money back* guarantee, cancel anytime. Read more + sign up here - http://blogbusinessschool.net

In this episode, we discuss:

-> I ran (previous) blogs at a loss, for years. Was it worthwhile?

-> What if your business isn't making money (yet)?

-> Money advice for you (and some money mindset that you need to be aware of).

-> Making mistakes and investments.

-> When your business earns nothing (or very little) should your business run at a loss?

Free Stuff:

-> Blog Business Toolkit: How to go from a hobby blogger to making a KILLING within 3 days flat!

-> Free Workshops: Business Plan: How to create a business plan in 6 steps. Pinterest Masterclass: 9 step strategy how Bek got 20,000 page views per month (in as little as 10 mins a day!). Instagram Masterclass: 11 steps to pimp your Instagram account so that you can increase quality (quality over quantity) followers and drive traffic to your site. Register here.  

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7 Tips How I Went From $15,000 to $50,000 in 12 Months 

12 Months On From Retiring My Boyfriend From His Job

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Grab 8 of our favourite, easy money making activities (MMA's) so that you are armed with a selection of ways to easily create more income in your business (even if yours is a physical business).

Plus the exact step-by-steps on how to make a sale, right now! Using this exact strategies, is how Claire makes PT income and Rebekah earns $7,000+ per month!

https://rebekahallan.com/8mma-worksheet/

The Blog Business School podcast is brought to you by BBS. Yes, it is possible for you to start earning $5,000, $8,000 EVEN $10,000 in monthly revenue from a blog! It is only $1 to enrol, 100% money back* guarantee, cancel anytime. Read more + sign up here - http://blogbusinessschool.net

In this episode, we discuss:

-> 8 tips (ways) to make $ money today!

-> Using no fancy software or set up fees

-> Step-by-step instructions on making a sale

-> Easily make a sale within 24 hours (if not within an hour!)

Free Stuff:

-> Blog Business Toolkit: How to go from a hobby blogger to making a KILLING within 3 days flat!

-> Free Workshops: Business Plan: How to create a business plan in 6 steps. Pinterest Masterclass: 9 step strategy how Bek got 20,000 page views per month (in as little as 10 mis a day!). Instagram Masterclass: 11 steps to pimp your Instagram account so that you can increase quality (quality over quantity) followers and drive traffic to your site. Register here.

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8 Tips to Make Money WORKSHEET

5 tips to create awesome video on your iPhone

Preselling: 8 Steps to validating an idea is sellable

How to create a full page image in google docs

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Getting traffic and people to your website is one of the most important things you need to focus on as a blogger. How? Well that's one question we get asked the most by bloggers when they're just starting out. 

The Blog Business School podcast is brought to you by BBS. Yes, it is possible for you to start earning $5,000, $8,000 EVEN $10,000 in monthly revenue from a blog! It is only $1 to enrol, 100% money back* guarantee, cancel anytime. Read more + sign up here - http://blogbusinessschool.net

In this episode, we discuss:

-> 5 tips to drive traffic to your website when you're just starting out

-> How to use social media to easily drive traffic to your website

-> The one thing you might be forgetting is a great source of traffic when you're starting. 

-> Do it all without spending a cent (or any dodgy business!)

Free Stuff:

-> Blog Business Toolkit: How to go from a hobby blogger to making a KILLING within 3 days flat!

-> Free Workshops: Business Plan: How to create a business plan in 6 steps. Pinterest Masterclass: 9 step strategy how Bek got 20,000 page views per month (in as little as 10 mis a day!). Instagram Masterclass: 11 steps to pimp your Instagram account so that you can increase quality (quality over quantity) followers and drive traffic to your site. Register here.  

Related articles: 

Where to start with social media

Why you need multiple Pinterest Pins for one blog post

3 tips on how to get 2,000+ opt-ins per month

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Please, leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one.

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EU (European Union) approved General Data Protection Regulation (GDPA) which is being strictly enforced May 25 2018. It covers data privacy laws across Europe.

ARE YOU AFFECTED?

If you collect data of any kind from EU citizens - even if you or your company are not in the EU - then you are affected and need to be compliant. If you are in the EU;Or have subscribers, services, products, customers - EU citizen. Yes, you are affected.

The Blog Business School podcast is brought to you by BBS. Yes, it is possible for you to start earning $5,000, $8,000 EVEN $10,000 in monthly revenue from a blog! It is only $1 to enrol, 100% money back* guarantee, cancel anytime. Read more + sign up here - http://blogbusinessschool.net

In this episode, we discuss:

WHAT IS DATA?

Personal data like name, email address, location (if you have an email subscriber list, this is you)

Also, contact forms collect data, as does comment systems, Google Anaytics, other analytical tools, plugins, cookies, e-commerce transactions, affiliate portal, membership, ad targetting

GET COMPLIANT

Updating data processes

Updating privacy policy

Document data handling processes, publically.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU

First, consult with a lawyer for specific recommendations for you. My suggestions are not legal advice.

Take seriously in a logical, methodical way. Don't ignore. Don't panic. Take steps to be complient.

ACTION STEPS

• Do your own due diligence.

• Contact a lawyer

• Update Terms of Service/Use

• Update Privacy Policy

• Additional info/data transparency

• Have a SSL certificate on your website (if you don't already). You get a free SSL cert when hosting with Siteground = http://angelfoods.net/siteground (referral link)

• Plugins - https://wordpress.org/plugins/gdpr-framework/

• Email communication, opt-ins, landing pagesCONCLUSION

Need a robust terms and privacy 

Need to get consent from existing EU subscribers

Get GDPR compliant.

Free Stuff:

-> Blog Business Toolkit: How to go from a hobby blogger to making a KILLING within 3 days flat!

-> Free Workshops: Business Plan: How to create a business plan in 6 steps. Pinterest Masterclass: 9 step strategy how Bek got 20,000 page views per month (in as little as 10 mis a day!). Instagram Masterclass: 11 steps to pimp your Instagram account so that you can increase quality (quality over quantity) followers and drive traffic to your site. Register here.  

Related articles: 

Read this article about GDPR (here)

Read this article about GDPR (here)

COURSES I'M DOING

GDPR Compliant Blog course - https://tinyurl.com/yba7nl4n

GDPR + ConvertKit training - http://angelfoods.net/gdprconvertkit

For small business, here is a GDPR Checklist - https://tinyurl.com/y7cmfq4d

And a really good GDPR Compliance Pack that I recommend - https://tinyurl.com/ya4kdgs8

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We really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast.

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