If you've ever thought about closing your online course or phasing out a product, this episode is for you. I cover some of the reasons you might want to sunset your course as well as how to actually handle the process in a way that keeps your current customers/audience happy and excited for you (and what's next).   

Thinking about Sunsetting Your Online Course?

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Watch the video podcast over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/663Ks2CRwd4 Today’s episode discusses ten critical skills necessary for entrepreneurs aiming to build a sustainable online business. These skills are especially relevant for those who have built their businesses entirely online…however, they are generally apply to any entrepreneur. Stay to the end where I share the top 3 skills I’m focused on improving as well as prompts to help you choose the areas you need the most improvement! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Long Haul Entrepreneurship Skills 01:12 Skill 1: Mastering Content Management 05:06 Skill 2: Navigating Technology and Tools 08:36 Skill 3: The Art of Research 09:54 Skill 4: Building Confidence 10:53 Skill 5: The Power of Copywriting 12:52 Skill 6: Effective Communication 14:12 Skill 7: Coaching and Guiding 15:56 Skill 8: The Importance of Consistency 17:54 Skill 9: Financial Management Fundamentals 19:15 Skill 10: Analyzing Data for Growth    Resources Mentioned: The Coaching Habit: https://amzn.to/4djsajc Cashvertising: https://amzn.to/3Uy38FP Cash Copy: https://amzn.to/3UB4HTn The Copy Cure: https://www.marieforleo.com/the-copy-cure   Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus   

10 Essential Skills for Online Entrepreneurs

Today’s episode is all about how to engage clients and customers by sharing your unique and a specific process to help them reach their goals even before they become customers. Drawing from the first module of my Fearless Launching program, I’m sharing a strategy for creating a roadmap of your offerings, allowing potential clients to understand the journey they will embark upon. You’ll learn:  Why it’s so important to define your transformation process How to decide on you three to five steps or more to start sharing with your audience Why this process gives you the keys to communicate more effectively as you’re launching, selling, and marketing your offers to your audience. We’ll talk about how sharing your process up front helps to build engagement before your launch, by helping clients see where they fit within your process, thereby enhancing self-awareness and accelerating the readiness to enroll. You’ll also learn why I believe this strategy is an important cornerstone for improving your offers and communication across platforms, ultimately leading to more effective launches.  Episode Highlights 00:00 Unlocking Sales Through Transformation Before Payment 00:44 Introducing Fearless Launching & The Incubator Program 02:15 Diving Deep into the Trio Transformation Process 07:16 Visualizing Your Process with Tools and Tips 08:20 Leveraging Your Process for Marketing and Launch Success 09:43 Wrapping Up and Next Steps Tools and Resources Mentioned: Miro - white board, mindmapping software Looking for something else? Check out my online business tools listed here Music Credit: Royalty free clip provided by Descript, “Little Pastry - Instrumental”  Artists: Humans Win Artist Full Names: Lance Conrad Publisher: LANCE CONRAD Pro: BMI Publisher PRO: BMI  Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus 

Transformation Sells: How to Create Your 3-Part Transformation Process

Have you seen the boom of MRR or Master Resell Rights opportunities popping up? If not, listen in as I share my thoughts on buying and reselling products you didn’t create. Is it good or bad for the rest of us who ARE creating programs and educational experiences from scratch? Keep listening and I’ll give you my 2 cents. Watch/Listen over on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J0z2XjgZrM 00:00 Introduction to Master Resell Rights (MRR) Opportunities 01:54 Exploring the Positives and Risks of MRR 06:40 The Realities of Reselling: Opportunities and Challenges 16:19 Who Should Consider MRR and What to Keep in Mind 18:26 Concluding Thoughts on MRR as a Business Model 21:46 Final Remarks and Invitation to Join the Discussion Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus 

Master Resell Rights Explained: Listen Before You Launch

 Today I'm going to share my personal experience switching my course and business platform from Kajabi to Thrivecart. Here's what you'll learn in today's show:  My reasons behind leaving Kajabi, despite having a positive experience The top issues such as the cost and the difficulty of integrating existing content and services. The benefits of Thrivecart, including its one-time payment model, ease of use, and integrated features like Thrivecart Learn for hosting online courses.  How the platforms stack up to each other--like email marketing, landing pages, and payment processing.  Insights for beginners considering either platform, emphasizing Kajabi for simplicity and Thrivecart for more tech-savvy users and those looking for cost-effective solutions.  My personal recommendations for each platform based on the user's business stage and needs.  Check out Thrivecart here: https://annesamoilov.com/thrivecart Check out Kajabi's 30 Day Trial - Joann Krall gave me the link to grant you this long trial!       00:00 Making the Big Tech Switch: From Kajabi to Thrivecart   02:11 Why I Left Kajabi: A Deep Dive into My Decision   06:49 The Benefits of Kajabi: What Worked Well   13:57 The Transition to Thrivecart: A New Beginning   18:59 Thrivecart Features and Integration: A Closer Look   26:18 Final Thoughts: Kajabi vs. Thrivecart for Your Business             

Online Course Platforms: Switching from Kajabi to Thrivecart

Watch the full episode and screen share on YouTube: **https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEKizO8VZ2xZsa67g4bPznQq__PAyu4zY&si;=0oRSxetcGyRgVb5s** Check out Descript for yourself: https://annesamoilov.com/descript Today’s episode explores how I transitioned from using multiple tools for my podcast production to relying MOSTLY on Descript. I wanted to take you behind the scenes to show you the benefits of simplifying your process with the right tools. You’ll get to hear some of my personal journey and workflow, demonstrating how Descript facilitates not only recording but also editing by multiple users without the need for transferring files across platforms or jumping from tool to tool. My hope is that you’ll challenge yourself to minimize your content creation tools to save time and shift some of your energy to focus more on sales, marketing, and growing your business! 

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