Has fear of failure held you back from launching?

What if I told you there was a way to VALIDATE your idea before you sink time or money into it, so you can almost guarantee success straight out the gate?

In this episode, I share my tips for foolproof product creation, including:

• How to brainstorm a product that actually solves a problem.
• How to get into your customer's heads so you can create something that really resonates with them.
• 3 ways to validate your idea (and earn real $$$) BEFORE you create it
• Real-life examples of my own product flops and successes, and exactly why they did (or didn't) work.

You'll leave this episode with a clear understanding of how to launch a product with the greatest chances of success :)

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What would happen if you couldn't work for a few weeks or even months?

In a traditional career (where you trade your time for money), you'd be in a tight spot. If you're not physically present at your job, you're not earning money. 

However, if you can diversify your income streams to include passive income sources, you'll create financial security and flexibility in your life. 

In this episode, I share 7 ways you can start to diversify your income, plus some inspiring stories and examples from myself and our peers.

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Find the show notes for this episode at: www.theunconventionalrd.com/episode037

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Interested in leaving your job to food blog full time? 

Well, you're in luck, cause this week on the podcast I'm interviewing Andy Mathis, dietitian turned food blogger.

We chat about how Andy got started blogging and how she grew her traffic so she was able to leave her job after just 1 year of blogging!

You’ll get an inside look into the multiple websites Andy runs, her various income streams, and where she sees her life and business going long term.

I hope you find this episode as fun and inspirational as I did and walk away with some actionable tips to kickstart your own blogging journey.

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Find the show notes for this episode at: www.theunconventionalrd.com/episode036

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Today I’m here to talk about why you (yes, you) NEED an email list.

We’ll cover what email lists are, how they work, and why they are such an effective marketing channel.

You’ll walk away from this episode w. total clarity on why building an email list is SUPER important and how it can make a huge impact in your online business.

Interested in signing up for the RD Entrepreneur Symposium?  Click here to get on the waitlist. 

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Have you ever felt stuck in your career? Like maybe you’re on a career path that doesn’t truly satisfy you?

Are you pretty sure there’s something else out there that would be a better fit, but you’re not quite sure how to find it?

Or maybe you’re a student, about to START your career, but you have no idea what steps to take to find the career of your dreams...

Today on the podcast, dietitian career coach Allison Riederer is here to share with us:

• Why so many dietitians have trouble finding work that they love.
• How to tell if your current job isn't satisfying you.
• What to do first once you have that realization.
• Questions to ask yourself to understand what career paths WOULD be a great fit.
• Common pitfalls new RDs make when beginning their careers.
• Top 3 tips for people looking to make a career transition.

I know you'll be nodding along to so much of what Allison says in this episode. She really nails it!

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Find the show notes for this episode at: www.theunconventionalrd.com/episode034

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If you're an entrepreneur, there's likely been a moment where you felt completely overwhelmed by all the moving parts of your business.

Setting up systems and automating your tasks can free up time and mental energy to focus on the areas of your business where you can have the biggest impact.

Today on the podcast, systems expert Ashley Stewart, is here to share with us:

• What systems are
• How they can help your business run more smoothly
• How to get systems set up
• When to start creating systems 
• How to outsource once you have your systems in place

This was a really incredibly insightful and valuable interview. I know you'll love it!

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Find the show notes for this episode at: www.theunconventionalrd.com/episode033

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STOP wasting time, staring at a blank computer screen with no idea what to write. 

Come up with a content creation plan instead!

In this episode, I walk you through SIX ways to generate 30+ content ideas in just 30 minutes. 

Then take those ideas, refine them, and plug them right into your content calendar.

No more wracking your brain, feeling unsure about what to publish. Be confident that you're creating content that will connect with your people and serve a purpose in your business. 

 

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Find the show notes for this episode at: www.theunconventionalrd.com/episode032

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If you feel like you're creating content but no one is really paying attention, this is the episode for you.   I share my top 5 tips for attracting raving fans, including:

• Why my food blog never quite connected with people.
• Behind the scenes look at the types of messages you'll receive from people when you've hit your sweet spot.
• Five actionable things to focus on to grow your audience of true fans.

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Find the show notes for this episode at: www.theunconventionalrd.com/episode031

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Today, we're talking about something, a little controversial in the nutrition field: direct sales (also known as multilevel marketing or MLM).  

Mandy Enright, dietitian, fitness instructor, corporate wellness professional, and direct sales proponent is here to share:

• The pros and cons of multilevel marketing
• How this business model is structured
• Ethical considerations for dietitians
• Red flags to look out for
• and more!

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Find the show notes for this episode at: www.theunconventionalrd.com/episode030

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Can you believe it's been just over 6 months since I launched this podcast??   So for today's episode, I thought I'd reflect on my 1st 6 months of podcasting & let you guys know how it's been going.   We'll cover:

• What's worked
• What hasn't really worked
• The benefits I've seen from podcasting
• Where I see this podcast heading in the future

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Find the show notes for this episode at: www.theunconventionalrd.com/episode029

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