7 Key Business Lessons I've Learned On My Way to 7-Figures

When I start talking about the different elements it takes to build a successful online business, other than using Facebook and Instagram ad strategies, I often get puzzled looks. I may be known for teaching how to successfully use ads to grow an online business and impact more people, but it took way more than just this for me to grow a thriving 7-figure business in less than 4 years.  On today’s episode I’ll be going into what it took, including things like building a team, positioning myself as an expert, creating and launching courses, memberships and in-person events, and a whole lot more. I’ll be looking at the mindset shifts I had to master, and essentially what it’s taken for me to become the actual CEO of my business. To create sustainable growth, it takes a more holistic strategy than most experts are using today. Yes, ads are important, but they’re really just one piece of the puzzle needed to get to that next level. So today I’m going to be sharing 7 key lessons that I’ve learned on the way to 7-figures, and regardless of where you are in your own business, I know that these lessons are going to be super helpful for you.  Before we start the show, I’ve got something to ask. How do you listen to this podcast? Is it in the iTunes app, Stitcher, Spotify or maybe iHeart Radio? Do you listen to it at regular speed, or maybe like me you listen to your podcasts at 1.5X speed? I want to know! Take a screenshot of you tuning in to The Art of Paid Traffic, and include it on your Instagram Story, while tagging me, @RickMulready!  Want to win a 30-minute strategy session with me? I’ll be drawing one winner at random each month, and all you have to do is give me your feedback on this podcast over at http://rickmulready.com/messenger, telling me what you’d like to hear more of - including topics you’d like to see covered, guests, style and frequency of the show!  On the Show Today You’ll Learn: One thing that all successful entrepreneurs have in common, and why I invested in this early on in my journey as an entrepreneur Why it doesn’t always pay to be the smartest person in the room… Three subconscious beliefs to remove from your thinking ASAP What taking imperfect action has done for my business each year The best way to continuously fuel the growth of your business What “climbing the value ladder” means, and why you should be doing this How I became obsessively curious about my ideal audience – and you can too!