Rochester Business Connections #146 with Kelan & Brittany Kline.

Full notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/podcast/thesavvycouple/ 

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qmRhPKjixhk

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:19] Introducing today’s guests, Kelan and Brittany Kline

[02:20] The Savvy Couple: https://thesavvycouple.com/

[02:44] The Savvy Mama: https://thesavvymama.com/

[04:42] How Kelan and Brittany met

[07:31] Kelan’s experience with depression

[10:54] What prompted them to start the blog

[13:14] Why Kelan decided to quit his 9-5 job after earning only $50 from the blog

[16:58] The red flags to watch out for when looking for online money-making opportunities

[18:20] Where were they learning from?

[21:10] Their first income-generating gigs

[23:13] Where should you begin if you have a 9-5 job and are trying to make money online?

[25:26] Finding the balance between your passion and the market demand

[26:45] How they deal with negative feedback

[28:12] Creative ways to make money

[30:24] Is MLM a good business model?

[34:47] How do you determine whether to continue moving forward or to try something different?

[37:50] How affiliate marketing works

[40:10] Tips on how to get your articles to rank on Google

[42:05] The origin of their frugality and why they stopped being frugal

[47:21] Client success stories

[47:59] Marriage and Money Boot Camp Workbook: https://shop.thesavvymama.com/products/marriage-and-money-boot-camp-workbook

[49:35] Join the Savvy Mamas community

Website: https://thesavvymama.com/

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

[49:49] Join The Savvy Couple

Website: https://thesavvycouple.com/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSavvyCouple/videos

[52:54] Email: [email protected]

Key Takeaways:

• One of the biggest red flags to watch out for when looking for online money-making opportunities is the get-rich-quick offers. ~Kelan Kline [16:57]

• Always ensure that anything you invest in is proven and that others are finding success with it.  ~Kelan Kline [17:32]   

• When your business starts generating income, allocate a portion of those earnings towards your education. Continuously learn from experts on topics that directly benefit your business. ~Brittany Kline [17:46]

• “Every business owner only has a limited amount of time, and it’s very valuable.” ~Kelan Kline [23:46]

• When freelancing, focus on something you are passionate about because if you don’t see progress, burnout can quickly set in, leading to a loss of interest. ~Brittany Kline [24:08] 

• If you are receiving hate, it means you are doing something right. ~Kelan Kline [27:02]

• “If you want to make money, solve problems.” ~Kelan Kline [28:36]

• 97% of people who join MLMs end up losing money. ~Kelan Kline [31:15]

• If you are frugal and in control of your money, you have options and freedom. ~Kelan Kline [42:37]

• “There is freedom in budgeting.” ~Kelan Kline [42:46]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

1. The Rise and Fall of LuLaRoe

2. How a 32-Year-Old Couple Makes $100K Per Month In Semi-Passive Income: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jrose/2019/07/19/how-this-28-year-old-couple-quit-their-jobs-and-make-100000-year-working-from-home/?sh=3a1f044c5356

3. How a 32-Year-Old Couple Makes $100K Per Month In Semi-Passive Income: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jrose/2023/06/02/how-a-32-year-old-couple-makes-100k-per-month-in-semi-passive-income/?sh=7499a9913ea1

Keep In Touch with Kelan and Brittany Kline:

Website: https://thesavvycouple.com/

https://thesavvymama.com/ 

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSavvyCouple/videos

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavvycouple

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesavvycouple/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TheSavvyCouple

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