Bodygraph Podcast

Introduction:

• Today’s episode focuses on the mindset and discipline required to succeed as an entrepreneur.
• It's a discussion on whether entrepreneurship is an inherent trait or something that can be learned.

Key Discussion Points:

The Entrepreneur vs. Employee Mindset:

• According to Google, entrepreneurs create their careers and opportunities, while employees often view their careers as something that happens to them.
• The power of entrepreneurship lies in the ability to create your own wealth and opportunities.

The Benefits and Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur:

• Entrepreneurs are in control of their destinies, which can be both empowering and daunting.
• The freedom to set your own schedule, choose your projects, and determine your workload.
• The responsibility that comes with entrepreneurship, including the need for discipline and self-motivation.

Ownership and Accountability:

• Entrepreneurship requires taking full ownership of your business and its success.
• Unlike employees, entrepreneurs don’t have the safety nets of a corporate environment (e.g., customer service teams, additional staff).

The Role of Discipline in Entrepreneurship:

• Entrepreneurs must do the necessary tasks to move their business forward, as no one else will do it for them.
• The importance of facing discomfort and taking risks to achieve growth.

Practical Tips:

• Daily Ownership: Identify one thing you can do today to move your business forward.
• Risk and Discomfort: Embrace the discomfort that comes with growth and take calculated risks.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Join the BodyGraph Chart Facebook Community
• Entrepreneurial Mindset in Human Design

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Introduction:

• Welcome back to The Pulse on Human Design.
• Today, we are talking all things email marketing.
• Whether you need to start an email list or you're not leveraging the one you have, this episode is for you.

Why Email Marketing is Not Dead:

• Common misconception: "Email is dead."
• Vickie addresses concerns about email relevance and effectiveness.
• Statistics to Consider:
• Email marketing revenue worldwide is expected to reach $17.9 billion by 2027.
• 99% of email users check their inbox every day.
• Email marketing has an ROI of 4200%.
• For every dollar spent on email marketing, expect a return of $40.
• Average open rate for emails is 27%, compared to lower engagement rates on social media.

Starting Your Email List:

• Importance of having an email list.
• Choosing an email provider:
• Vickie recommends ConvertKit for its ease of use and effective funnel system.
• Other popular choices include MailerLite, Mailchimp, and Flodesk, with pros and cons for each.
• Advice to start with a free version until you grow your list.

Mindset Shift:

• Reframe thinking from "I only have 100 subscribers" to "I have 100 people who want to hear from me." YAY!

Lead Magnets:

• Definition and importance of a lead magnet.
• Examples of effective lead magnets:
• Human design chart embedded on your website.
• Free reports, ebooks, or PDF tip sheets relevant to your niche.
• Using BodyGraph Chart software for creating lead magnets.

Creating a Welcome Sequence:

• Importance of a welcome sequence to nurture new subscribers.
• Suggested length: 3-5 emails.
• Tips for creating engaging welcome emails.
• Hot tip: If overwhelmed, start with just one welcome email.

Building Relationships:

• Treat your email list like your kitchen – the heart of your home where everyone gathers.
• Regular communication builds trust and community.
• Emphasize the higher ROI of email marketing compared to social media.

Key Takeaways:

• Email marketing is far from dead and is highly effective.
• Start with a good email provider and create a compelling lead magnet.
• Build and nurture relationships through consistent and valuable email content.
• Treat your email list as your most important business asset.

Resources Mentioned:

• ConvertKit Affiliate Link and PDF Guide
• The Power of Email Marketing in Your Human Design Business
• YouTube Video on Basic Welcome Sequence
• Episode 61 of Unjaded: Human Design for Intentional Entrepreneurs

Take action and start leveraging email marketing today!

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Welcome to the very first episode of "The Pulse on Human Design"!

This is just a teaser for what's coming!

Here we'll discuss building your coaching practice or service based business in the Human Design, Astrology, and Gene Keys space.

Expect short, weekly episodes that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey as you navigate the often unfamiliar terrain of building your small business.

From time to time, we'll chat with Human Design practitioners to get the 'pulse' on what's happening in the industry.

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Your host is Vickie Dickson, a Human Design practitioner and lifelong entrepreneur.