Today podcast listeners we are joined by the founder of Musical-U, Christopher Sutton. Christopher runs Musical-U an online community and website that helps people become more musical. Over the past few years, Christopher has helped over one million people with their music goals.

On this episode, we chat in depth about how Christopher has created an online community of over seven hundred musicians and aspiring musicians, and how he has built apps that have been downloaded over one million times. We also chat about how entrepreneurs young and old can shake the entrepreneurial ‘not good enough’ self-talk.

02:33: Who is Christopher Sutton?

7:07: Christopher and Chris on Feeling Like a Fake

11:11: How to Shake the Entrepreneurial ‘Not Good Enough’ Self-Talk

22:57: Getting Apps Downloaded Over 1,000,000 Times

29:49: Building an Online Community

Honorable Mentions:

Dan Sullivan

https://www.strategiccoach.com/our-team/

Christopher’s Apps

https://itunes.apple.com/us/developer/easy-ear-training/id315130704

-Easy Ear Training

-Relative Pitch

-Tone Def Test

-Sing True

James Schramko

http://theentrepreneurhouse.com/james-schramko/

Contact Info:

https://www.musical-u.com/

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“I made a commitment to myself that I was going to create an idea for a business before I got off the flight.” Jack Haldrup

Hello, entrepreneurs! Today we welcome Jack Haldrup to the show. Jack is the creator and founder of Dr. Squatch, a soap company for men. Jack got the idea to create a soap company while traveling between cities in the US. He was on a flight and frustrated with is position in life. He promised himself, by the end of the flight, he would have an idea for a business worth building. It is amazing what happens when a person gets clear about what they want. By the end of the flight, Jack had come up with the idea for Dr. Squatch Soap Co. and has built it into a 7-figure business.

I am really excited to present this episode to you guys because Jack has a great story to tell and he digs into the science of his marketing and branding. It’s a great episode and without further adieu let’s welcome Jack to the show!

“When I had that mindset shift, and then started investing in Facebook ads and learned how to use that platform in a profitable way, that completely changed the business and we tripled in a month or two.” Jack Haldrup

01:42: Who is Jack Haldrup and Dr. Squatch

11:16: Why Men Should Care About Dr. Squatch

18:18: How Jack Branded Dr. Squatch

21:57: Questions to Ask Yourself About Branding

What do you think you can be the best in the world at?

What are you passionate about?

What is your economic driver as a company?

23:47: Dr. Squatch’s Growth on Social Media

27:48: What Jack Would do Differently if He Started Dr. Squatch Now

Jack’s Tips if He Knew What He Knows Today:

Get crystal clear on who your customer is.

Focus on the one best marketing channel to reach that customer, and go all in on that channel.

Honorable Mentions:

‘The 4-Hour Work Week’ by Tim Ferriss

‘Good to Great’ by Jim Collins

The Wealth Dynamic Profile

http://wdprofiletest.com/home/

Contact Info:

https://drsquatch.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsquatch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsquatchsoapco/

Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jraveltack/

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Today listeners, we have a good friend of the show and YouTube master Gabby Wallace joining us. Gabby is the founder of Go Natural English and has used YouTube to market and catapult her business in the past few years. Currently, Go Natural English has 300,000+ subscribers and has grown by nearly 10,000 from the time we recorded this, to the time we published the episode.

Gabby shares some really great information about growing a YouTube channel. She and I discuss the growth of her content and herself as a YouTuber. We dive into equipment, handling comments and interaction. Gabby shares her strategies for branding and creating a YouTube funnel. And then we wrap up by listening to some of the mistakes Gabby shares so others can avoid.

If you have a YouTube channel or thinking about using one for business, check out this episode!

“Approach YouTube with a very giving mindset…I think it’s a mistake to see YouTube as a commercial or infomercial.” Gabby Wallace

“The marketing led to the business, not the other way around!” Gabby Wallace

02:06: Gabby’s Story

06:12: Gabby’s first video content vs. her video content today

07:45: Recommended Equipment for Video Recording

09:14: Handling YouTube Comments

12:46: Videos and Content that Creates Greater Interaction on YouTube

15:15: Gabby’s Strategy for Branding on YouTube

17:29: Gabby’s YouTube Funnel

21:13: Mistakes to Avoid on YouTube

“I don’t believe in that type of competition, or competitive attitude (in business). I think we can all be more successful if we collaborate in a strategic way!” Gabby Wallice

Honorable Mentions:

TubeBuddy Software

https://www.tubebuddy.com/

Contact Info:

https://www.youtube.com/user/GoNaturalEnglish

http://gonaturalenglish.com/

http://gabbywallace.com/

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“A podcast is that intimate nature where you can listen in on somebody. Get to know, like and trust them. Really, the true nature of somebody can shine through. Tom Schwab

On today’s episode, we are joined by the podcast host and founder of Interview Valet, Tom Schwab. Tom loves podcasting and views podcast marketing as the next online gold rush. Interview Valet is working hard to make sure it is easy for clients to be a guest on multiple shows and easy for hosts to find qualified guests.

Today, Tom and I discuss the intimacy of podcasting compared to other media channels. Tom chats more on why podcast interviews are converting 25 times more than blogs and gives some great tips on how to turn listeners into leads and then customers.

If you have a business that has a podcast or considering podcasting, I recommend you check out this show.

“Marketing at its heart is starting a conversation with somebody that can be an ideal customer….that’s the bedrock of any marketing” Tom Schwab

03:10: Who is Tom Schwab?

07:45: Why Podcast Marketing is the Next Gold Rush

14:08: Why Podcast Interviews Convert 25x Better than blogs

17:05: Tips on Starting a Podcast

26:03: How to be a Great Podcast Guest

Honorable Mentions:

‘Podcast Guest Profits’ by Tom Schwab

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N01ZIF7/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Dave Arons Ep.181 ~ PPC Expert, Company Culture and Buenos Aires

http://theentrepreneurhouse.com/dave-aarons/

Contact Info:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmschwab/

https://www.facebook.com/InterviewValet/

“Whatever you do…if you save $0 every month then you are not making it easier for yourself going forward.” Mads Singers

Today listeners we are joined by an outsourcing and management master, Mads Singers. Mads operates out of Davao, Philippines running a fifty-person team managing businesses and the day-to-day tasks for entrepreneurs all around the world.

On the show today, Mads shares the keys to building a strong outsourced team, how to handle different communication styles, and where many entrepreneurs lack when it comes to letting go of tasks. Any entrepreneur that wants to learn about outsourcing and management can learn something from this show.

“Our educational systems are designed to teach students how to manage money as consumers, not how to manage money as producers.” Chris Reynolds

01:58: Mads Story

07:12: Big Problems Entrepreneurs Have With Outsourcing

08:21: Mads On Clear Communication for Different Mindsets and Cultures

13:08: D.I.S.C Behavior Styles

25:23: Entrepreneur Mentality vs. CEO Mentality

25:57: Tips on How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Money Better

30:26: Mads on Davao, Philippines

Contact Info:

https://character-compass.com/

Skype: madssingers

On today’s episode, we welcome Christan Hiscock to our show! Christan is a life-long entrepreneur and author that joins us to talk to the entrepreneurs out there on finding fulfillment in their work. Too many times people create business models because they think they have to, rather than asking themselves the important question 'Is the work that I am doing really fulfilling?'. This is the core of Christan’s message and how he helps entrepreneurs recreate success in their business and life.

Christan will share with us the questions you should be asking yourself from day 1 of creating your business. We talk further on how to recognize if you are or are not fulfilled with your business. Then he shares his story about how he partnered with his very first client at an income level so much higher than the industry standard.

“Success is meaningless without fulfillment.” Christan Hiscock

02:22: Christan’s Story

12:37: Tips On Changing Your Money Thermometer

19:14: Changing Your Mentality When You Feel the Burnout

Honorable Mentions:

T. Harv Eker

http://www.harveker.com/

‘Vision Into Action’ by Christan Hiscock

Released in a few short weeks on christanhiscock.com

Contact Info:

http://christanhiscock.com/

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Today listeners we have The Traveling Dutchman on the show, aka founder of Get Paid for Your Pad, aka Airbnb expert aka Jasper Ribbers. Jasper has been traveling the world while renting out his apartment on Airbnb, make around €60,000 a year from his Airbnb listing. He also has started a website, podcast and educational courses on how to help people create their own business through Airbnb.

On the show Japer shares about how he made this into a business, while traveling the world. He also shares about some Airbnb hacks for hosts and guests, and where Airbnb is headed in the near future. It is a great episode full of tidbits for any traveler or entrepreneur wanting to make some money on Airbnb.

02:13: Jasper’s Story

04:43: Starting to Rent on AirBnB

07:33: Tips for Renting On and From AirBnB

11:34: Ways to Get Your Listing Higher on AirBnB

13:49: Things to Look For When Searching for an AirBnB to Stay In

20:54: Different Types of AirBnB Hosts

25:54: Services That Support AirBnB Hosts to Automate Your Businesses

34:33: The Future of AirBnB

36:35: Creative Ways to Use AirBnB for Extra Cash

Honorable Mentions:

Jaspers’ Book

https://www.amazon.com/Jasper-Ribbers/e/B00MYCXTYG

Jaspers’ Blog

http://thetravelingdutchman.com/

Jaspers’ Udemy Course

https://www.udemy.com/airbnb-travel-cheaper-and-smarter/

Get Paid for Your Pad Podcast

http://getpaidforyourpad.com/podcast-2/

Automated Pricing App

Beyond Pricing

https://beyondpricing.com/

Automated Messaging for AirBnB

SmartBnB

https://smartbnb.io/messaging

The Future of AirBnB Article

https://getpaidforyourpad.com/blog/the-future-of-airbnb/

Contact Info:

https://getpaidforyourpad.com/

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“I see Amazon Europe how Amazon USA was five years ago.” John Cavendish

Today listeners, we are joined by a very successful Amazon UK seller, John Cavendish. John has been selling on Amazon UK for only two short years, and he has already seen massive success selling over seven figures in product. On this episode, John shares with us the biggest difference between Amazon in the US and Amazon in Europe. There are some major advantages that John capitalized on by selling in Europe and he shares some of his secrets with us on the show.

It is always incredible to see a fellow entrepreneur have rapid success, and even more incredible when that entrepreneur shares how he did it. This is why John started FBA Frontiers, a website and course to help Amazon sellers open up shop in Europe fast. If you are selling or interested in selling on Amazon, check out what John has to say about some big opportunities that Amazon Europe has right now.

“I started two years ago and did a million dollars last year. So, everything can change so quickly, you might as well start now, and make your million dollars and then exit when all the changes happen.” John Cavendish

01:53: John’s Story

03:32: Starting with Amazon UK

04:32: Amazon UK vs Amazon in the USA

07:23: The Future of Amazon

09:58: Two Years to a Million Dollar Business - How did John do it?

13:47: What Products John Recommends Selling

15:51: Disadvantages of Selling on Amazon UK vs Amazon USA

17:11: John on Connecting with Good Suppliers and Forming Good Relationships

19:32: If You’re Selling on Amazon USA Should you Sell on Amazon Europe?

20:36: Saigon, Vietnam

“Outsource as soon as possible but keep your eye on the strategy, cause it’s the strategy that’s going to make you money.” John Cavendish

Honorable Mentions:

https://fbafrontiers.com/calculator

Amazon Products FBA Frontiers Recommend Selling

https://fbafrontiers.com/

Greg Mercer founder of Jungle Scout

https://www.junglescout.com/

Contact Info:

FBA Frontiers

https://fbafrontiers.com/

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On today’s episode, we are joined by Amazon seller and SaaS developer Aron Raduly. Aron is calling in from Canggu, Bali and discusses with us why is loves this up and coming location for location independent entrepreneurs.

During this show, Aron shares with us the recent sell his Amazon business. Three years ago, he started building this business up to the point he could work very little and it would provide approximately $4,000 profit per month. He was then offered $80,000 for his business, and he decided to unload it to focus on other things. Before he sold the business, had some very important decisions to make and questions to ask himself before he went ahead with the sale. If you are in the Amazon game or want to be, this is a great episode to check out.

“I think some entrepreneurs are way too attached to what they have built.” Aron Raduly

02:08: Aron’s Story

04:21: Growing an Amazon Store to Sell It

07:01: Building a Business with the Idea Not to Sell

09:22: The Questions Aron Asked Himself Before He Decided to Sell

How much is this business my baby?

Did I build this business because it’s my dream to sell this product?

Is it my big thing?

Am I doing this because it was just something that came to mind?

In three years, is the business going up a lot, or will it be at the same level?

Could I potentially repeat this with another product?

11:31: Did Aron Sell His Business Too Low?

13:45: How to Calculate the Value of an Amazon Business

16:00: Canggu, Bali

20:29: Monthly Expenses in Bali

Honorable Mentions:

The Beach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqDoxUxpobg

Timothy Ferriss author of ‘The 4-Hour Work Week’

http://tim.blog/

Contact Info:

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/aron.raduly

SentryKit.com

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“LinkedIn gives you a very useful way to tell a complex story…it’s a way to connect socially with people you care about professionally.” Judy Schramm

On today’s episode, we are joined by entrepreneur Judy Schramm. Judy runs a full-service social media marketing agency called Pro Resource. Pro Resource works with individual senior executives and entrepreneurs to maximize the potential of their social media profiles.

During the show, Judy dives into the powerful social media platform, LinkedIn. There are many entrepreneurs that have created very successful businesses just from using LinkedIn and Judy shares why 95% of Pro Resource focuses on this platform. She will share some tips on creating a high-quality platform, what type of businesses are benefiting from LinkedIn and she discusses using LinkedIn Ads for marketing. This is where Judy mentions something very powerful. She discusses using LinkedIn ads to layer or use for Facebook advertising. Meaning that one can target their avatars using LinkedIn, and use that same targeting for Facebook to reduce time and cost while increasing results.

If you are into LinkedIn or not, this is a great episode to learn why it’s a good idea to check it out sooner rather than later.

“LinkedIn is one of the most simple platforms for ads.” Judy Schramm

02:24: Judy’s Story

03:07: Why the Pro Resource Team is 50% Remote and 50% Use a Physical Office

03:52: Team Building Exercises for Judy’s Team

09:56: Advantages of Having a Solid LinkedIn Platform

12:06: Tips on Creating a High-Quality LinkedIn Profile

13:23: Judy on LinkedIn Ads Layering with Facebook Ads

15:53: The Learning Curve for LinkedIn Ads

17:16: What Businesses Benefit Highly From LinkedIn

19:35: How to Make Your Social Media Account Professional

21:45: Where LinkedIn is Headed

“How can you make them feel like they know you, like you, and trust you? Judy Schramm

Honorable Mentions:

Michael Smith

http://intuitiveleadershipmastery.com/podcast/

Contact Info:

proresource.com

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