Flourish to 7 Figures Podcast: Growing Your Online Business to 7 Figures and Beyond

#48 As of the recording of this podcast, the world is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, and like many others, my team and I are adjusting to the increasing social distancing and stay-at-home orders -- while continuing to run an online business.

Today's episode is about a challenge that many online business owners -- myself included! -- are facing right now: homeschooling our kids for the first time ever while still running our businesses!

Many entrepreneurs in the online space have been balancing their businesses and their kids' education for years. So I reached out to several of my friends to seek their advice to help all of us adapt to juggling our work and kids' education.

I brought together 8 of my homeschooling, online business buddies to share their tips, advice, and routines to help us make this transition successfully. And I'm sharing their insights with you!

Times are challenging right now, but it helps to know that we are all in this together. And with these tips from those who know this juggling act well, I hope you'll find some encouragement and inspiration to help you, your family, and your business succeed during this uncertain time!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/48.

#47 In today's episode, I'm sharing my interview with an entrepreneur who has built a 7-figure online business in just 3 years. It's Travis Hornsby from Student Loan Planner!

Travis is a speaker and the founder of Student Loan Planner, which he launched after helping his physician wife navigate ridiculously complex student loan repayment decisions. To date, Student Loan Planner has consulted on over $865 million in student debt. Travis is a Chartered Financial Analyst and brings his background as a former bond trader trading billions of dollars to help thousands of graduate degree professionals find the best repayment path for their staggering student debts.

We recorded this interview as coronavirus quarantines and social distancing measures were becoming mandatory. As he shares in this episode, Travis has plenty of wisdom to help you navigate the upcoming months of economic uncertainty and prepare your business for the long-term as well.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Travis doubled his revenue each year since launching in 2017
• Why he is skeptical of strategies that promise to "recession-proof" your business
• How the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting his business (and what he is doing to prepare)

...and more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/47.

#46 With everything going on in the world today, this is an unusual time. Like you, my family and I have been affected by the global pandemic that is COVID-19. My kids are home from school. The restaurants, my gym, and other places I frequent around town are closed. Conferences and events I've been planning to attend this year are being canceled.

And I've been hearing a lot of concerned voices about lost jobs, the stock market failing, and how all of this is going to affect -- and already has affected -- online business.

There are a lot of questions, and we're all trying to process it. And while I don't have all the answers, I do want to address some common questions that keep coming up, like "Should I even be running Facebook ads right now? Should I be marketing my products and services?"

In this episode, I'll talk through some of the potential answers to those questions and share some great resources that I've come across over the past few days. You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/46.

#45 Today's guest is a husband, father, and successful ecommerce brand owner. And he's also the mastermind behind planning the extraordinary event where I was a keynote speaker last year, Brand Accelerator Live!

I'm so excited to share with you my interview with Kevin Sanderson from Maximizing Ecommerce! Kevin is a full-time ecommerce seller who also helps others grow their businesses. He is the host of the Maximizing Ecommerce podcast and YouTube channel, as well as the event planner behind Brand Accelerator Live, our good friend, Scott Voelker's conference with 200 attendees.

We cover so much in this episode about Kevin's journey -- from growing his ecommerce business on the side of his day job to going out on his own full-time, and we also dive deep into how he and Scott created Scott's first ever large-scale live event.

And at the end of the interview, I reveal some exciting news coming later this year!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Kevin leveraged his corporate career experience when he made the transition to working for himself
• How he pitched Brand Accelerator Live to Scott -- and made it happen!
• How Kevin keeps shiny object syndrome at bay

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/45.

#44 Today's guest has built a multiple 6-figure online business in a surprising niche, and she's got a LOT of cool things going on! She's got a popular Facebook group, she's killing it on YouTube, selling several different low-priced products, and she's crushing it with affiliate marketing. And today, she's sharing with us how she does it all in less than 25 hours per week!

I'm so excited to share my interview with my good friend, Cassidy Tuttle from Succulents and Sunshine!

Cassidy is a professional photographer turned succulent addict and blogger. She's been writing about succulents on her blog since 2012. And in 2016, it became her family's full-time income! Cassidy loves figuring out how to make the business run more efficiently. As you'll hear in this interview, Cassidy thrives on trying new things and coming up with new ideas.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The unique YouTube content strategy Cassidy uses to grow her paid membership site
• Why UTM codes are WAY cooler than you think they are (and how to use them to track your results!)
• How shifting her approach in her free Facebook group has lead to a thriving and engaged community of over 50,000 members

...and more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/44.

#43 Today's guest has built, bought, and sold several 7- and 8-figure online businesses during his 15-year-long career. And he's sharing what he's learned along the way with us today!

Michael Jackness from EcomCrew.com was an early adopter who got started in the online poker world way back in 2004. From there, he moved to affiliate marketing before making the leap to physical products with his first ecommerce store. Since then, he's learned a ton about how to successfully make money online, and today, he's bringing his wealth of knowledge and candid insights to the show.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• His lessons learned from growing and selling multiple 7- and 8-figure online businesses over his career
• The importance of profit margins, supply chain management, and keeping customers happy
• His advice for other entrepreneurs who want to grow and sell an online business

...and a whole lot more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/43.

#42 Today's guest has achieved some incredible feats in her online business career, including earning $1.1 million in revenue in her very first year! And she's sharing the nitty-gritty of her launch strategy with us today!

Luisa Zhou is the creator of the Employee to Entrepreneur system, which teaches people how to leave their day job and start their own six-figure-plus business working for themselves. She's helped thousands launch their own businesses that generate anywhere from $30K to $100K in less than a year. Her advice has been featured in numerous online and print publications including Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Success Magazine, and more.I am so honored to have Luisa on the show!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How she started her Facebook ads consultancy as a side hustle, left her corporate job, and ultimately started her current 7-figure business
• Why she set the ambitious goal of earning $1 million in her first year of business (and how she hit it out of the park!)
• The complete anatomy of her $800,000 launch: the ad strategy she used, what worked, and what didn't

...and a whole lot more!

If you love diving deep into the details, you will love this episode. Like me, you'll be scribbling down notes throughout this entire interview!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/42.

#41 My guest today is Greg Mercer, from Jungle Scout! Greg has built an ultra successful business that has grown to serve more than 225,000 customers and has more than 125 employees all over the world! And today, he's sharing his journey and his insights with us.

Greg is Founder and CEO of Jungle Scout, the leading software for Amazon sellers. He originally built Jungle Scout as a Chrome extension to automate his process of finding products to sell on Amazon. Today, he's a leader in the Amazon selling community and has helped thousands build their own businesses and pursue financial freedom.

I am so honored to have Greg on the show!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Greg successfully launched the first version of Jungle Scout to an email list of only 100 people with virtually no audience
• Greg's top tips for becoming a better leader and manager
• Why philanthropy is important to Greg and Jungle Scout and the unconventional ways they've incorporated giving back into their business model

...and more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/41.

#40 If you're listening to this episode, I'm guessing you're a fan of podcasts like I am. And if you're also a business owner who wants to get more eyes and ears on your brand, this episode is for you!

I'm so excited to share with you my interview with my good friend, Brittney Lynn!

Brittney Lynn is a PR strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.

She's also the host of the Human Connection podcast where she helps entrepreneurs and small business owners become better at building real, authentic relationships with their audiences.

Brittney has landed clients in Bloomberg, BuzzFeed, US News & World Report, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, just to name a few.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why pitching to be a guest on podcasts might have a high ROI for growing your online business
• How to get over your fear of the spotlight (if you're like me and tend to shy away from the attention)
• How to track the results of your PR efforts

...and more!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/40.

#39 Today's guest is Steve Chou, a dad, husband, and founder of multiple 7-figure businesses. He's a podcaster, course creator, event host, a sought-after speaker, an ecommerce expert, and a chatbot master.

And he's sharing all his secrets with us!

Steve is the co-founder of Bumblebee Linens, an online store that primarily sells handkerchiefs, but you may know Steve from his blog and podcast called My Wife Quit Her Job, where he teaches aspiring online entrepreneurs how to successfully start and grow their online stores in the ecommerce space.

But as you'll soon learn, he has a whole lot of projects on his plate, and for fans like you and me, it may seem like everything he touches turns to gold.

I'm delighted to have Steve Chou on the show!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Steve went from being an electrical engineer to selling handkerchiefs online with his wife and earned 6-figures in PROFIT his first year in business
• How Steve is using Facebook Messenger to effectively grow his email list and market his online course -- including what to watch out for so you don't get banned by Facebook
• How he does it all -- Steve shares how he breaks up his time to ensure that all of his businesses and projects are getting enough attention

...and more!

One thing I love about Steve is that every time I hear him interviewed on a podcast or see him speak, he always brings the tactical advice and he makes everything he talks about very actionable. I always find myself scribbling down loads of notes -- and this interview is no different.

Grab a pen and paper because I guarantee that you're going to have tons of takeaways from this interview!

You can find all of the links and resources that I mention in today's episode at FlourishingImpact.com/39.