High Value Skills | Start An Online Business & Make Money Doing What You Love!

Question for you: Is it better to sell and make money one time... or to sell one time and make money over and over? If you like to make money online on a recurring and passive basis, then you'll want to start thinking about creating an online community.

In this episode I catch up with Learning Strategist Martha Perez who started off as an ambassador in one of my programs but then ended up being a coach and partner with me in 2022. Martha was instrumental in helping me grow an exciting culture within our community of online entrepreneurs.

We discuss how I launched my Leveraging LinkedIn online course with the intent of just having 10 weeks of live calls. What ended up happening is I created an ongoing community due to my desire to over deliver, but the mistake I made was not charging on a recurring basis.

We'll dive into what elements create for a reputable online community and how to foster feedback and engagement from your customers and clients. We also talk about how online communities will help your clients get results through accountability and additional support from the members.

Make sure to connect with Martha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-i-perez/

Can you feel it in your body when you are making the wrong decision? Like staying in something that isn't what you truly want in life? Maybe that voice is telling you something that you need to hear.

Picture this: early 2020, the world was grappling with the pandemic, and Regina found herself facing a sudden job loss in the pharmaceutical industry. However, she didn't rush to find another conventional job. Instead, she embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery and reinvention, a journey that would forever change her life. 🌟

In this episode, we'll explore Regina's remarkable transition into entrepreneurship, specifically focusing on the online business realm. Along the way, she shares invaluable insights into the power of tuning into your inner wisdom, conquering self-doubt, and embracing your authentic self—all crucial elements when it comes to making money online and learning how to start an online business. Regina reveals how intuitive intelligence played a pivotal role in her decision-making process and how it ultimately fueled her thriving online business, Oh Universe. 🌠

Regina Sih-Meynier, PharmD, is a transformational Intuitive Business Strategist and Life Coach based primarily in San Francisco, with part-time operations in Compiegne, France. With a robust 20-year background in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry, Regina leverages her deep industry experience to guide professional women at crucial crossroads in their careers and lives. She founded Oh Universe, LLC in August 2020, as a platform to empower women to harness their intuitive intelligence, which she passionately refers to as their "Inner Authentic Voice."

Regina specializes in assisting corporate women contemplating pivotal transitions, whether professional or personal. Utilizing a unique blend of intuitive guidance and strategic planning, she aids her clients in making decisions confidently, ensuring they are in alignment with their core values and life goals. 

In addition to her one-on-one coaching, Regina offers a range of services aimed at fostering authentic living and financial abundance. Her offerings include online courses, group coaching sessions, and the exclusive "Go Slow to Go Faster" retreats in France. An engaging content creator, Regina shares valuable insights through her weekly newsletters, a compelling Find Your True North Vlog on YouTube, and active social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Are you one of those entrepreneurs that knows you need to start an email list to fuel your online business but haven't done so because you are intimidated by the tech or don't know where to start? Don't worry, I've got you covered!

You've heard me talking about email marketing in 2 other episodes of the High Value Questions about WHY you should build one: because you can literally make money online by pushing the send button and sending out marketing and sales emails to your list.

You've also heard me give you 4 ways to start making money from your email list in HVQ #5.

Now its time to make it happen! So in this episode I'll cover:

I will also be spending a minute to talk about how to handle trolls when it comes to people trying to keep you down in your online business.

In this episode I talk about my favorite app Kajabi, the all in one solution for making money online. This app helps me do email marketing, create online courses, build lead magnets, sell offers including coaching, create a community (and make money in my sleep).

I've created an online course that will help you use this app like I do and you can get this plus a 30 day free trial here: https://www.simonwparsons.com/kajabi

You can ask me a High Value Question about online business here: https://www.simonwparsons.com/questions

Have you ever been so excited to launch something like an online course, webinar or a lead magnet only to have it absolutely flop? It can be humiliating and defeating; but worst of all you have spent precious time, energy and money creating something that no one wants.

The best in the game of marketing know how to avoid this by what is called 'validating your ideas'.

In todays episode we are going to fix that because I'm going to teach you exactly how to find out what your audience wants and then build your offers around that data so that making money online can be virtual guaranteed.

By the time you are done listening to this value packed episode you'll:

I'll also share a quick mindset message about how you are exactly where you want to be in your business and why all the big influencers you are following were years if not decades in the making and DO NOT represent the majority of online business owners.

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** Warning: Excessive use of f-bombs in this episode. Do not enter if naughty words offend you.** Ready to take control of your life and build a thriving online business? In this episode, you'll meet my good friend and 'mindset twin' Hallie Avolio, a successful digital entrepreneur who has cracked the code to living her "fuck yes life." She shares her inspiring journey from corporate America to finding her true passion and purpose in the online business world. (Make sure to answer the 3 questions she has at the end of this episode).

Hallie's story is a testament to the power of showing up as your authentic self and following your heart's calling. As an entrepreneur, she's discovered the key to making money online while making a meaningful impact on people's lives. If you're an aspiring online entrepreneur or someone looking to transition from a job you dislike to building a business you love, this episode is a goldmine of wisdom.

Learn how to harness the courage to pursue your dreams, be unapologetically you, and connect with your audience in a genuine way. Hallie's insights will inspire you to embrace the entrepreneurial journey with open arms.

So, hit that subscribe button, and let's dive into this episode to unlock the secrets to your own "fuck yes life." Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your life and build a successful online business.

Follow Hallie's amazing content on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sassyhealthyfit/

Grab this gift from Hallie! https://mailchi.mp/sassyhealthy.fit/weeklyaffirmations

Can giving away too much in your free content damage your ability to make money in your online business? How do you know what you should be giving away for free and what you should be charging for?

In this episode of High Value Questions I'll be answering this question:

I have a Question about social media content and course creation.  I’m just wondering what’s the biggest difference between what I put on social media and what I put in my actual course.   Do I offer up all the info on my social media but when they pay for my course they are getting the system…the step by step process and potentially access to me?  Should I be holding anything more back other than the step-by-step method?

I want to answer your questions about how to start an online business and make money online with your knowledge! Let me know your biggest struggles when it comes to digital marketing, sales, content creation and online courses!

You can submit your High Value Questions here: https://www.simonwparsons.com/questions

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What's the biggest obstacle that most online business owners make when it comes to the content, marketing and sales process? Its that they focus trying to sell the wrong things that buyers don't really care about. Let's be honest, when someone shows up in your DMs pitching how cool their product is, you run the other way and rarely care.

In this episode I'm going to:

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*Check the show notes for a gift from Dr. Hanna!*

Have you ever had that moment where you thought to yourself 'is this all there is'? Did you make that decision to keep going on that same old path or to carve a new one that is aligned with your soul and provides the freedom that you want?

Dr. Moira Hanna was a busy college professor of psychology when she had that moment and asked herself what she wanted to do with the rest of her life.

She decided, she made a choice, she declared that she would start an online business that would give her the freedom to live life on her terms.

But as with most businesses, there are ups and downs and Dr. Hanna shares what those were, plus the pitfalls and blind spots that many of us encounter on our entrepreneur journey.

Dr. Hanna's story is inspiring and will help you build the belief system to carve out your own journey in an online business that gives you what you crave most.

Check out Dr. Hanna's Entrepreneur Mindset Podcast:https://www.entrepreneursinflow.co/podcast/

How do you make that transition from a side hustle to creating a full online business that you love? It can be tricky because when you are in a job you have limited time to build out your business, and when you leave you have plenty of time! But will you have enough money, will you have the systems in place, and most importantly will you have the traffic?

In this episode I'll be answering these 3 questions from Atalia Minoudis, a Nutritional Therapist and host of the 'https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/acne-anxiety-gut-health-a-health-wellness-podcast/id1677213630':

2. As a business owner in the wellness industry, is it better to focus on courses (pre written that you walk people through) or 1 to 1 clients?

3. What is the best way to recruit and retain new clients?

If you are wanting to leave your job, start making money online and then grow it into a thriving online business you'll want to dive into this episode for some perspectives on growth and scaling strategies.

I will also be talking about one of my favorite methods to recruit and retain clients, turning them into repeat customers by understanding where they are at in their buyers journey.

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