Join your hosts Jeff Walker and Chris Saunders in welcoming Jeff Noble to the podcast this week! Jeff is the founder of Noble Initiatives, which provides education and support to families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Through his online training, in-person sessions, and consultations, Jeff spreads the word about the underdiscussed spectrum of FASD and helps families provide better care for their loved ones. Jeff knows his stuff, but as he mentions in today's chat, he doesn't have a PhD or advanced degree in his field. He's become an expert by supporting struggling families for years and years, finding the behavioral strategies that work and the messaging that connects with people. Once he found his calling, Jeff dove into it headfirst and never looked back. Today's chat is about pushing through anxiety and imposter syndrome, taking that first leap, and figuring things out along the way. Jeff is a real character – he's overflowing with heart and wit. And his tips aren't just for beginners – he knows a thing or two about pushing through adversity too. 

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Key topics discussed: 

• Becoming an Expert: Jeff cultivated his expertise not through education but through a variety of professional and personal experiences. He advises others to do the same. 

• Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome: Feeling like you're not qualified is unfortunately just part of the deal. Jeff offers up some key advice on how to push through. 

• Launch First, Fix Later: Jeff encourages listeners to just do that first launch. His first one wasn't huge, but that tiny bit of success propelled him towards his dream.

Key takeaways: 

• Being around other entrepreneurs while they did six-figure launches blew Jeff's mind. He didn't realize those numbers were possible. And their mindset was contagious. 

• People don't care about you until you have the answers they want. If you have truly valuable information to share, the people will come. 

• The entrepreneur lifestyle is about having the freedom to live however you want to live. When Jeff lost some family members, he was able to give himself time to grieve. 

Connect with Jeff Noble 

Instagram: @fasdsuccess

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FASDSUCCESS

Facebook: FASD Success

www.fasdsuccess.com

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On today's bonus episode of Dare to Launch, we wanted to give you folks a special sneak peek into this year's Launch MasterclassTM! Jeff went live to answer questions and offer guidance to this year's cohort of bright entrepreneurs. Every question provided a fantastic opportunity to shed light on the unique challenges and satisfying rewards of launching in 2024, so be sure to tune in and take notes! Whether you've launched several times before or you're just getting started, our annual masterclass is the best way to brush up and make sure you're on track. And if you couldn't make it to this one – we'll be going live again on Saturday and Sunday this weekend (August 24th-25th). Don't miss the rare opportunity to get 1-on-1 advice from Jeff Walker himself! 

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Join your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker in welcoming Nick Ortner to the podcast this week! Nick is the creator of The Tapping Solution; a hugely-popular app, book, and online resource which provides revolutionary meditations to help ease everything from anxiety to chronic pain. Like many of the entrepreneurs we bring on the show, Nick's journey is anything but linear. He takes us through the various stages of his career, from innovating in the tele-health space in the early aughts, to making an indie documentary, to essentially inventing the modern conception of the marketing summit, to developing an app from scratch. Since discovering the health benefits of Tapping at a Tony Robbins event in 2000, Nick has been dedicated to spreading this holistic practice to the world through every medium within his grasp. The lessons learned along the way have been innumerable, but we dig into some of the big ones: the value of providing substantial free content, the right and wrong way to organize a summit, and how focusing on doing genuinely good work over a long period of time will only bring you wealth in business and in life. Nick's strategies for building trust and curating excellent summits are just too good not to share. I know you'll walk away with tons of new ideas and a reinvigorated commitment to your business. 

Key topics discussed: 

• Creating a Summit: How Nick developed his approach to organizing summits through trial and error, and how he continues to perfect his methodology. 

• Offering Free Content: In building his business, Nick has found time and time again that giving out substantial free content is the only way to build a loyal following. 

• The Tony Robbins Effect: Many of the folks we work with have been affected by Tony's work and Nick is no different. Nick tells us about his full circle journey with Tony. 

• The Sandy Hook tragedy: How the horrendous school shooting, which happened minutes away from Nick's home, led to some of his most impactful work. 

Key takeaways: 

• Taking advantage of multiple outlets is key! Nick owes a lot of his success to embracing a multi-faceted approach to promote his life's work. 

• We have to focus on content first. Especially when planning a summit, it's essential to make every part of the event unique, educational, and engaging. 

• Product management is essential in building a good app. Nick emphasizes the importance of having a person solely dedicated to testing and shaping your app. 

• The best way to attract experts to your summit is by showing them you genuinely love their content and know what they're all about. 

• Building a good business foundation is more important than some of the more public-facing stuff. And that includes taking care of your team! 

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Join your host Chris Saunders for an extra special episode of Dare to Launch featuring three of our Product Launch Formula Coaches: Jolene, Barry, and Julie! On DTL we like to think of entrepreneurship in three stages, and each of these three coaches focuses on a different one: creating your offer and embarking on your first 50K launch, turning that 50K launch into a six-figure launch, and scaling your business up to the seven-figure level. Each stage of this continuum presents its own unique challenges and considerations, and our coaches have collected some keys to success, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid, over the years. As we talked through these trends, we kept coming back to one crucial element over and over: the necessity of a strong community at every stage of this sequence. Whether you're trying to articulate your offer for the first time or you're 3 days into a seven-figure launch and floundering, the ability to access a supportive, experienced community has consistently proven to be a key necessity for successful entrepreneurs. We go deep into cultivating the mindset necessary to put yourself out there, knowing when it's time to scale up and start building out your team, and the fundamental question you need to ask yourself before you decide to take your business to the moon. 

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Key topics discussed: 

• Articulating Your Offer: Spelling out what it is you want to sell can be tricky. The key is knowing the right questions to ask and where to look for more information. 

• The Value Ladder: Starting out, entrepreneurs want everything and they want it fast. It's important to understand the steps to success and how to take them one at a time. 

• Task Delegation: As we scale up our businesses, we must also start to offload responsibility in order to free up our time. Barry offers up a handy strategy for doing just that. 

• Community is Essential: Jolene emphasizes the myriad benefits of having a community of like-minded individuals to turn to in tough times. 

• Serving Others: Julie emphasizes the impact that high-level entrepreneurs can have on the world, and understanding the implications of shooting for the moon. 

Key takeaways: 

• Community is a cheat code. Having a support system means that you can move through the stages of success at a much quicker clip. 

• We have to do the market research to make sure that people are actively asking for what we have to offer. Then we can focus on speaking the right language. 

• We can't fear our competition. Instead, we need to observe what they're doing and see how we can do it better and with an injection of our own unique qualities. 

• Fully utilize your mentor or coach. You need to work with someone who's been there before to navigate the noise when your business starts to become bigger than you. 

• Understand what you really want! If you truly want a million dollar business, then you can put the pieces in place to make that happen. But if you don't actually want to go that big, don't create a business you don't actually want to run. 

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Join your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker in welcoming Mel Abraham to the show this week! Mel is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, author, and expert in the field of financial freedom. A recurring theme this season has been the reality that entrepreneurship, and really success in general, is hardly ever a straight line. And Mel's story is yet another fascinating testament to that truth. In recounting his difficult journey from a working-class childhood to multi-millionaire entrepreneur, it seems like almost every major success was prelude to a period of difficulty. And instead of getting beaten down by these hard moments, he chose to pick himself up, learn from his mistakes, and push forward. Realizing he'd worked so hard he missed out on years of his son's childhood was the first blow. Losing millions to a Ponzi scheme was the second. Discovering he had bladder cancer in 2019 was the third. But he was able to navigate all of the above and more because of his lifelong commitment to building what he calls the Money Machine. In today's chat, Mel acts as financial guru and walks Jeff and Chris through how he built the money machine that has saved his life multiple times over. Even if you're already a pro at money management, Mel's story is a fascinating case study in self-awareness, proactive thinking, and the triumph of the human spirit. We highly recommend picking up a copy of Mel's new book "Building Your Money Machine."

Key topics discussed: 

• Money and Freedom: Mel discusses the popular misconception that money will bring you freedom and happiness in life, and how that's not always the case. 

• The Value of Hardship: As has become a theme this season, Mel shares some important hardships and how they helped him become a better person. 

• Financial Harmony: Another popular misconception is the idea of work-life balance. Mel reframes this concept as "financial harmony," why it's different, and how it works.

• Talking About Money: Many people are afraid to even discuss money and as Mel sees it, breaking down that barrier is the first step to financial liberation. 

• Resisting Temptation: When revenue starts to come in, people tend to want to dramatically level up their lifestyles. Mel lays out the smart way to level up. 

Key takeaways: 

• Money is not the key to freedom. You can be rich and have no absolutely no control of your time or lifestyle. 

• Your relationship with money is literally a relationship. If you become passive in that dynamic, the relationship will wither. 

• You have to enjoy the journey to financial freedom or you won't enjoy the end result. Rewarding yourself responsibly must be part of the process. 

• We need to assign a job description to every dollar we make before we earn it. That means understanding exactly where your money is going to go at all times. 

• We need to say "I will" instead of "I want." Those declarations help you understand how all of your actions pull you closer towards achieving your goals. 

Resources Referenced in the episode: 

Mel's book "Building Your Money Machine."

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In today's episode of Dare to Launch, Jeff Walker and Chris Saunders welcome the hilarious Will Hamilton to the show! Will is the founder of Fuzzy Yellow Balls, a hugely successful platform for online tennis classes taught by legends like The Bryan Brothers and Martina Navratilova. He's also a bonafide stand-up comedian in Washington D.C., which is why today's discussion centers around the connection between comedy writing and copywriting. In his experience, Will has found that humor can be a fantastic tool in copywriting when used correctly. He's also found that joke structures mirror copywriting in a fascinating way, especially in terms of building and releasing tension. We also dive into the ways in which high-performance tennis mirrors high performance in the business world. And finally, Will shares a few golden nuggets he's learned from churning out content over the years which we know you folks will really enjoy. As a skilled tennis player and entrepreneur, Will has tons of valuable insight into the mindset and discipline you need to put yourself out there and keep at it no matter what. 

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Key topics discussed:

• Lessons from Tennis Pros: Working with tennis legends over the years has taught Will countless lessons about focus, discipline, and preparation. 

• Setting Goals: As Will started to find success as an entrepreneur, he found himself adjusting his goals and expectations to build the life he wanted to live. 

• Comedy and Copywriting: The craft of writing jokes is actually incredibly similar to the craft of writing copy. Will breaks down the similarities and differences. 

• The Content Grind: Will emphasizes that the only way to get better at making content is to keep at it, ignore the haters, and use the helpful comments to get better. 

Key takeaways: 

• Certainty is a Necessity: Starting out as an entrepreneur is tricky, but you have to believe in yourself extra hard to overcome those initial struggles. 

• Play the game you want to win. Running a billion-dollar business involves massive sacrifice, so make sure you set the bar at the right level for you and your goals. 

• Humor is Valuable: If you're able to be appropriately funny in a presentation or in your marketing you'll stand out from the crowd. 

• Nobody Cares About You: Be willing to not be the best in the world right away. If your content flops, nobody saw it. Keep trying, tweaking, and reframing your ideas. 

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Join your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker this week as they dive into an evergreen topic: mental resilience. Growing Product Launch Formula from a one-man operation to a robust 40-person team has taught Jeff countless lessons about leadership, communication, and organizational flow. And like any business venture, there have been peaks and valleys along the way. One of the biggest factors in Jeff's success has been his ability to maintain a sense of mental resilience through thick and thin. Key to today's discussion is a concept from the great Jim Collins book "Good to Great": the Stockdale Paradox or "Stockdale Moment" as Jeff calls it. Collins believes that in difficult moments, great organizations and leaders thrive by maintaining unwavering belief in their mission and tackling challenges head-on. This idea has been a kind of north star for Jeff in times of struggle, with the COVID-19 pandemic serving as an important example. Jeff looks back on the hysteria and uncertainty of 2020, and how he tackled that moment of disorder and shepherded his company to the other side. He also offers up some other nuggets of wisdom he learned from traveling to Richard Branson's island, from listening to Ex-Navy SEAL Jocko Willink's podcast, and from reading Victor Frankl's "The Man's Search for Meaning." Above all, Jeff explains that the key to resilient leadership is maintaining a progressive, forward-thinking perspective.

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Key topics discussed: 

• The COVID-19 Pandemic: Jeff recalls the difficulties that Product Launch Formula went through in 2020 and how he was able to move forward. 

• Organizational Communication: In difficult times, Jeff believes strongly that we need to be able to emote and discuss freely within our organizations.  

• Jeff's Love of Meditation: Jeff's daily meditation practice has a ripple effect on how he acts in every situation throughout the day. 

• Perspective vs. On-the-Ground Knowledge: As the leader of the company, Jeff reflects on how he now has more perspective, but less information on the daily happenings of the company, and how leaders must be able to balance these two opposing forces.

• The Stories We Tell Ourselves: We're all constantly creating self-mythologies about our lives. Jeff believes that we have the choice to make these narratives solution-based instead of problem-focused.  

Key takeaways: 

• Mental resilience is experiencing a setback and understanding that it's an event, it's not who you are. 

• We need to address problems, but we can't dwell on them. How do we move forward?

• As you move higher up in a company, you're responsible for less daily tasks, but you're responsible for more time. You have to become a visionary. 

• We have to remain inspired and positive at all times. Then when adversity rears its head, we're ready to take it on. 

• True leaders must adopt a servant mentality. How can we best serve our team and our company?

Resources Referenced in the episode: 

"Good to Great" by Jim Collins

"The Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor Frankl 

Jocko Willink's podcast "Jocko Podcast"

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Join your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker in welcoming Michael Maidens to the podcast this week! Michael is an entrepreneur, educator, and lifestyle creator. He also happens to be an incredibly skilled tennis instructor, and you'll see why that's worth mentioning shortly! Over the years, Michael has shepherded over 90 successful launches, helping all kinds of businesses, projects, and products get off the ground. In today's episode, Chris and Jeff dig into Michael's specialty: authenticity online. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the boom of the online knowledge-based economy, flocks of coaches, specialists, and creators have turned to developing coaching platforms. And in this increasingly crowded space, the key to standing out is all about showing the world exactly who you are through authentic marketing. As Michael sees it, there's a bit of bravery required. Being your true authentic self online can be intimidating, but at the end of the day, all you really have to distinguish yourself from the pack is...you! Sure, there might be 50 other folks offering coaching for your expertise, but none of them are exactly like you. Leaning into your authentic self, and infusing that individuality into your marketing copy and your offer, is the key. There will be some roadblocks and risks along the way. And with this self-revelation often comes a fear of rejection. "What if people don't like my true self?" That's where bravery comes in. You have to keep trying. If you don't succeed right out of the gate, the timing could be off! Or perhaps your copy just isn't fully aligned with your personality. The more time you spend refining your offer and your copy to reveal your authentic self, the closer you'll get to where you need to be. Above all, Michael preaches the importance of focusing on outcomes in your offer. We can't just tell people how many videos or workbooks they'll get with our services. People need a promise of what they will become at the end of the process. And if you can make that promise so exciting that people genuinely want to share it, you're on the right track.

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Key topics discussed: 

• Michael's' Story: How he went from a tennis pro to a visionary entrepreneur and how the lessons he learned from tennis apply to his work today.

• The Current Online Landscape: How our online arena has become ultra-competitive and what we can do to stand out. 

• The Product Launch Formula Effect: Jeff and Michael discuss how they met, how their relationship has grown, and how our live events and masterminds have impacted Michael's journey. 

• Michael's First Huge Success: Michael explains how a hugely successful documentary launch taught him a million lessons about marketing and set him on the right path. Plus, Jeff and Chris remind him that he accidentally invented the standard for documentary marketing. 

• Jeff's Experience with Authenticity Online: Jeff walks us through the humble beginnings of his online newsletter in 1996 and how he learned the true value of authenticity. 

Key takeaways: 

• Authenticity makes up for credentials. When you're getting started, you might not have the necessary credentials to compete with other players. But what you do have is your personality and your individual perspective. Lean into that. 

• Authenticity is the most sustainable mode of communication in marketing. When you're not forcing anything, your marketing will feel natural. You're not ending your livestream or your webinar feeling like a fraud or a trickster. You just continue being yourself! 

• We don't need to sell to everyone. No matter what your specific makeup might be as a person, there is an audience of people who want to hear from you. 

• Imposter syndrome is healthy. It's a sign that you have heart, empathy, and you're not blinded by arrogance. Reframe it as a gift.

• Visualize the outcomes you want your customers to get, and then pull from your knowledge only the most essential bits of information. Don't cram everything you've ever learned into your offer; curate a specialized experience.

Where to find Michael Maidens: Learn all about Michael and his courses here: www.michaelmaidens.com

Resources Referenced in the episode: 

PLF Platinum Plus Mastermind

PLF Live

JeffWalker.com

Product Launch Formula - jeffwalker.com/programs/product-launch-formula

Jeff's book Launch - jeffwalker.com/programs/book-launch

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Episode Overview:

In this episode of "Dare to Launch," hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker are joined by Mike Michalowicz. Mike is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author known for his innovative approaches to profitable business practices. His latest book, "All In," focuses on creating and leading high-performing teams. We're big fans of Mike's work and this new book is no exception. In today's episode, Chris and Jeff pick Mike's brain on his secret to employee training and development in 2024. Mike's success has everything to do with the way he's treated his employees over the years, and while his methodology might seem straightforward, it's actually pretty revolutionary in solving employee retention issues. And it works! When Mike walks into the office, his employees don't suddenly go dead quiet. And that's because he builds a safe, comfortable dynamic with his team. He's realized over time that when we force employees to comply, they will seek to defy. We need to redefine our relationships with our employees and understand how supporting their individual goals and happiness is beneficial for everyone involved. If we trust and support them, they'll do the same for us. Mike has implemented key strategies to help his employees grow through his companies, often to the point where they end up evolving out of their current roles and moving onto new opportunities. And this is actually a net positive for any company as Mike sees it! The best way to get your team to buy into your goals is to support their goals on an individual level. Company growth and employee growth should operate in tandem, and Mike has tons of fun stories to show how and why that's the case. 

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Key Topics Discussed:

1. Mike Michalowicz's Background: Introduction of Mike as the force behind several multi-million dollar companies and the author of influential books like "Profit First" and "All In."

2. The Genesis of "All In": How the challenges of the pandemic led Mike to prioritize writing "All In," focusing on overcoming difficulties in team dynamics, such as recruiting issues and the shift from desired to demanded workplace flexibility.

3. Leadership and Learning: Mike discusses his journey from struggling leader to a more competent one, emphasizing that the best leaders often teach what they need to learn themselves.

4. Employee Dreams and Aspirations: The importance of understanding and nurturing employees' individual dreams to inspire and retain top talent. Mike shares practical steps and examples of how to implement this in any business.

5. Cultural and Tactical Adjustments for Remote Teams: Strategies for maintaining a strong team culture and high engagement, even with remote team members.

6. Real-Life Examples from Mike's Experience: Mike shares anecdotes, including a memorable moment involving unconventional underwear choices during a critical business operation.

Key Takeaways 

• Many people in the workforce have forgotten how to dream. We need to relearn the capacity to dream. Understand your employees' dreams and figure out how to attach them to the work that they're doing. 

• The typical mindset is "Do what you need to do at work. Your life is your life." We've transcended that in 2024. What you do at work should help you progress your life goals. 

• Helping your employees get to the next level means that they might leave you. But that's a good thing! Great leaders help people in their growth towards what they really want to do. It's a fluid experience through the company. 

• If you treat employees well, they'll put the word out for you when they leave. 

• We need to hire employees based on their potential. You don't need to be looking for people who are rockstars now, you want to find the people who will be rockstars very soon. 

Where to Find Mike Michalowicz:

Learn more about Mike and access free resources at MikeMotorbike.com

Resources Referenced in the episode

• Jeff refers to Glass Ceiling but it was actually GlassDoor.com 

• All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams by Mike Michalowicz

• The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly 

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Join us for this enlightening episode of "Dare to Launch," where your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker dive deep into the recent buzz around the potential TikTok ban in the U.S. Congress. Amidst uncertainties and concerns, this episode sheds light on what the potential ban means for entrepreneurs, influencers, and the digital landscape at large.

In this episode, Chris and Jeff discuss:

• The background of the TikTok ban and its implications for data privacy and national security, comparing U.S. and Chinese regulations on business data sharing

• The potential impacts on businesses, influencers, and users who rely heavily on TikTok for marketing, engagement, and community building

• Strategies for entrepreneurs and TikTok influencers to navigate the potential ban – including diversifying platforms and building more resilient business models

• The importance of building an audience you own, focusing on email lists and direct communication channels as more stable assets in your business toolkit

• Jeff shares insights from his extensive experience in digital marketing – emphasizing adaptability, resilience, and the power of building strong relationships within the industry

• Chris and Jeff explore the broader implications of social media platforms' lifecycle, the inevitability of change, and how to prepare for and adapt to these shifts

Key takeaways:

• The "TikTok ban": Understanding the potential ban, its current status, and what it could mean for users and businesses alike

• Diversification and adaptability: The critical importance of not relying solely on one platform for your business or personal brand

• Building your asset: Why your email list is your most valuable asset and how to grow it effectively

• Navigating change: How to remain resilient and adaptable in the face of platform changes and bans.

Resources Mentioned:

• TikTok user statistics 

• Learn how to build an email list and launch your own business online with Launch Quickstart – our free training at https://jeffwalker.com/ 

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What happens when you put 30 brilliant business people in the same room? Or make that 100+ amazing business owners at an event?

You get seriously inspired – and pick up some of the latest launch strategies and tactics  – that's what!

Co-hosts Jeff Walker and Chris Saunders are joined by Dan Walker to talk about their biggest  takeaways from Jeff's most recent events: Platinum Plus Mastermind, Launch Club Mastermind, and LCx.

You'll learn about mindset, AI, "good marketing," and a harsh truth about being a leader. They'll share the most common mistakes business owners tend to make in their launches, courses, and sales pages.

You'll also hear:

• What happens at high-end mastermind meetings (Jeff walks you through how he structures his meetings, including why he NEVER has any content in the first session)
• How creating a little "friendly competition" amongst your customers can deliver you a ton of social proof
• How one member of Jeff's mastermind DOUBLED her launch… by delivering LESS content
• Why none of the folks in Jeff's masterminds are worried about AI killing their businesses
• The most common problems Dan spotted during a copywriting workshop… and how to fix them
• How eliminating friction points and creating "level 10" experiences can help you build an audience of raving fans
• What feeling nervous and anxious before you step on stage really means… and how to take action regardless of how you feel
• How Jeff closed his big event on a "high note" (this was easily the most terrifying thing he's ever done live on stage)

… and more.

Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Walker

Product Launch Formula

Jeff's book, Launch

Jeff's YouTube channel

SageHub.com

Previous episode - From Selling to Serving: Bari Baumgardner on Live Events and Creating High-Ticket Offers

Previous episode - Cracking the Copywriting Code – Words That Create Action

Susan Garrett 

ChatGPT

Justin Livingston 

Jason Friedman

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Join us for this exciting new podcast episode featuring Bari Baumgardner, a trailblazing live event management expert, as she unveils her incredible journey from starting a "just until" business with a handful of business cards to building a seven-figure event empire. 

Bari takes us through the genesis of Sage Event Management, the transition to digital events, and the democratization of event hosting in the past three years. 

Discover the future of live events, the psychology behind creating high-ticket offers, and Bari's three-day live event structure that guides customers on the perfect customer journey. You'll also learn how to shift from selling to serving, master objection handling, and the importance of a supportive community in your entrepreneurial journey. 

Also, on this week's show:

• Bari walks you through her "A.C.E.R.I.M." process for putting together high-ticket – and high-converting – offers (this is the same process Bari showed me when I invited her to my Secret Headquarters to help me create Launch Club)
• The inspiring story of how Bari turned a "just until…" side hustle into a 7-figure business
• Bari reveals why you don't need a crystal clear vision before you start
• How a live event helps you serve more people and sell more high-ticket offers (especially if you're not a natural salesperson)
• The FIVE universal buying objections every entrepreneur faces when asking for the sale… and how to handle them in a way that serves your audience
• How to know when you're ready to host a live event
• Bari discusses how to know if you're ready to do a live event of your own and one of the biggest misconceptions people have about running an event, while also revealing the three-step buyer psychology process that she uses to structure her events and high-ticket offers
• The three-word phrase you should use when dealing with a logical buyer
• Why well-meaning, loving, and supportive friends and family members can keep you stuck (and why every entrepreneur needs a cheerleader)
• Chris reveals his first-ever Launchpad conversation and how his first sales appointment on Jeff's team went
• The "3x3 PAG" – the live event formula Bari and her team use for the world's biggest entrepreneurs to maximize impact and sales 

… and much more.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Walker

Product Launch Formula

Jeff's book, Launch

Jeff's YouTube channel

SageHub.com

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Join your hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker in welcoming Thembi Bheka to the podcast this week! Thembi is a longtime Launch Club member, a recipient of our Launch Club Spokesman award, and the founder of Digital Marketing Demand. Her course educates and empowers disadvantaged African women by training them for virtual assistant positions at tech companies worldwide. Fleeing a difficult situation in Zimbabwe, she moved to Canada with $5 in her pocket, where she worked as a nurse for many years. After some successful real estate investments, she was able to create her own real estate business. In the end, she realized her true calling was to help women escape abuse and poverty back in her home country. In today's episode, Thembi walks us through the highs and lows of running an impact-driven business, the importance of pricing out business services based on real value, and how her community and purpose has pushed her over the years. Whether your business is dedicated to a cause or not, Thembi's story is full of valuable insight into finding a niche, staying motivated through adversity, and understanding the worth of your unique talents. 

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Key topics discussed: 

• Finding Your Purpose: Thembi's road to entrepreneurship wasn't an easy one. But her difficult upbringing motivated her to seek a better life and find her purpose. 

• Impact-Driven Business: Working for a humanistic cause is full of risks and rewards. Thembi discusses some of the realities of supporting disadvantaged women today. 

• Pricing Your Services: Many entrepreneurs creating services for impoverished communities struggle to price their services. Thembi's approach is simple.
  
  

Key takeaways: 

• "What's the worst that could happen?" is Thembi's life motto. She urges us all to ask ourselves this question when we start to doubt ourselves. 

• Whatever you feel most passionate about changing in the world is what you should pursue. Otherwise, you may not have the personal investment to stay the course. 

• You need to surround yourself with entrepreneurs who are just as motivated and dedicated as you are. Every successful business owner has a community. 

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There's no doubt about it… 2023 has been the year of AI. But with hundreds – maybe even thousands – of tools like ChatGPT and dozens of specialized copycats all claiming to be the next big thing in business, which one is really going to move the needle for launch-focused entrepreneurs?

How about one trained in Product Launch Formula® by Jeff Walker?

On this week's episode, get ready to discover the power of Launchy.ai™ with Chris Saunders, Jeff Walker, Jonny Armandary, and Alison Vidotto. Launchy is the world's first – and only – AI tool trained in the power of Product Launch Formula.

Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at how the team created this game-changing AI, and how to use any AI tool to your advantage.

Also on this week's show:

• Chris, Jeff, Jonny, and Alison, discussing their experience with Launchy.ai over the last few months… and how they're using it to map out launches in minutes, as opposed to days.
• Jeff discusses the transformative impact of AI in entrepreneurship and online business.
• How do you "train" an AI tool in Product Launch Formula? Jonny explains how Launchy.ai was developed… and how it was trained to think like Jeff.
• Alison shares her first impressions of Launchy.ai, and its advantages over other AI tools like ChatGPT.
• The discussion turns to the practical applications of Launchy.ai in business decision-making and overcoming creative blocks.
• How to use Launchy, or any AI tool to boost your creativity and productivity…without sapping your willpower.
• Jeff delves into the core problems entrepreneurs face… and how Launchy.ai addresses these challenges directly and easily.
• Alison discusses how she uses Launchy.ai to refine her business model and validate her strategies through community engagement. (She also explains how she uses Launchy in non-business areas of her life, like coming up with convenient Italian-themed dad jokes.)
• How to turn AI tools like Launchy into virtual brainstorming partners, making the creative aspects of the business flow more easily.
• The panel explores future developments of Launchy.ai and its potential to evolve beyond current capabilities.
• The episode concludes with a lighthearted "taco break," where the hosts creatively use Launchy.ai to generate taco-themed business ideas.

… and much more!

Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Walker

Product Launch Formula

Jeff's book, Launch

Jeff's YouTube channel

ChatGPT

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Dylan Frost, the creator of The Wholesale Formula, joins Jeff and Chris to delve into the ever-evolving landscape of the digital products industry.

Expect valuable insights on creating pattern interrupts to captivate your audience on social media as well as lots of "What's working now" tactics you can use to stand out from the competition. Dylan and Jeff also discuss a proven formula for structuring live webinars, the crucial role of controlling the sequence of the customer experience, and the enduring effectiveness of psychological triggers in sales.

Also in this week's show:

• The simple tactic Dylan uses to maximize show-up rates for his live events (Jeff used this in a recent promotion – it really works!)
• The "old school" tactic that's out-performing video on landing and sales pages right now
• Dylan's unconventional way of using headlines in his Facebook ads that helps his offers stand out from his competition
• The viral "pattern interrupt" that changed the face of online marketing (and two powerful lessons you can learn from it)
• NEWSFLASH – webinars still work! (Dylan gives you an outline of how he turns cold traffic into thousand-dollar customers in as little as an hour!)
• Why Dylan removes buy buttons and links from his web pages and emails… and why this increases sales
• Why you should ALWAYS disable the play and skip video controls on your training replays (if you've ever been frustrated you can't fast forward to the end of a webinar… this is why)
• PLUS – listen in as Dylan and Jeff cook up some crazy ideas for promoting a $10,000 taco

… and much more!

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Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Walker

Product Launch Formula

Jeff's book, Launch

Jeff's YouTube channel

TheWholesaleFormula.com

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Being able to generate thousands of dollars in sales, just by typing a few words on a laptop is as close to having magic powers as it gets.

So let's talk copywriting…

Lots of folks are intimidated by copywriting. But the truth is, whether it's an email, social post, or YouTube video… EVERYTHING you create for your business is "copy". That's what makes copywriting the most must-have, master skill of them all. And why you can't afford to ignore it.

Co-hosts Jeff Walker and Chris Saunders are joined by members of Jeff's team Justin Livingston and Dan Walker (Jeff's son!) to discuss the role copy plays in your business, critical copywriting resources you can leverage, and the role of promises, as well as some of the pitfalls to beware.

Also, in this week's episode:

• How to take your copy skills to a whole new level… by answering just 3 simple questions
• Where the world's best copywriters go for ideas when starting a new promotion (do this and you'll never have to face the blank page again)
• Why copywriting will always be a highly valued and in-demand skill… no matter how advanced ChatGPT or AI becomes
• The ONE thing you need to know before sitting down to write ANY copy
• Why – despite having several seven and eight-figure students – I've NEVER published a case study of a million-dollar launch (and I don't think I ever will)
• The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when hiring a copywriter (plus – the simple test non-copywriters can do that shows them whether copy is good or bad)
• Why smaller promises often generate more sales
• PLUS – Where you can download my brand-new "8 Rules for Copywriting" guide… for free

… and much more.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Walker

Product Launch Formula

Jeff's book, Launch

Jeff's YouTube channel

Justin Livingston

Frank Kern

ChatGPT

Callan Rush

Dean Graziosi

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AI… everyone's talking about it. Many businesses are using it. The question is: what impact can artificial intelligence – and platforms like ChatGPT – have on your business?

Is it something you should embrace or stay away from?

Co-hosts Jeff Walker and Chris Saunders are joined by coach and author Alison Vidotto and copywriting expert John Holt to talk about AI and its impact on the online business world.

Also in this week's episode:

• The high-level AI skill you need to master… no matter what tool you use
• Why buying a collection of prompts could put you on the fast track… to sabotaging your business
• The best place to go if you want to learn how to write good prompts (why become a prompt engineer when AI will do it for you?)
• Alison's "before you go…" prompt that instantly gets ChatGPT up to speed, saving you from inputting all the data again when starting a new session
• How Alison uses systems to eliminate overwhelm
• Tips and tricks that help ChatGPT create content that actually sounds like you
• How to turn ChatGPT into your VA, business strategist, or any other employee your business needs (it'll even handle its own onboarding)
• How freelancers can use AI to scale their business… without hiring any staff
• PLUS – How you can get your hands on a copy of my AI Launch Playbook – my own personal AI "cheat-sheet" – for FREE

… and much more.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Walker

Product Launch Formula

Jeff's book, Launch

Jeff's YouTube channel

Alison Vidotto's Push Business Training

ChatGPT

Jasper AI

Elon Musk

OpenAI

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What are some of the traits the most successful people across different industries share? And what can you do in your journey toward success?

Co-hosts Jeff Walker and Chris Saunders are joined by therapist, author, and speaker Elliott Connie to discuss all things mindset.

They discuss the importance of resilience and love, why a growth mindset shouldn't be focused on following other people's steps, and the biggest decision you can ever make.

Also in this week's show:

• What one of the world's best comedians can teach you about becoming unbreakable (it's easier than you think – one decision is all it takes)
• How Elliott "reinvented" himself from being an unsatisfied therapist working one-on-one with clients… to helping thousands of people all over the world (he lays out the exact steps he took)
• The simple mental reframe that transforms pressure from something that paralyzes you… into a catalyst that inspires you to take action
• Why a Hollywood celebrity still takes acting classes alongside unknown actors every week, despite earning millions of dollars… and why you should follow suit if you want to be successful
• Is there an "ideal" mindset for launching? Elliott suggests one that practically guarantees you'll be successful
• Should you compare yourself to your competition… or who you were yesterday? How about neither? I think you'll be inspired when you discover what Elliott chases instead
• Why Jeff wrote 252 emails every year for 8 years… and what it reveals about building resilience
• Could this four-letter word be the most successful business strategy? (Hint: it's not "cash", "sale", or "work")
• How Michael Jordan can help you turn your weaknesses into your biggest strengths
• What you should copy from successful entrepreneurs… and what you should NEVER copy

… and much more.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Walker

Product Launch Formula

Jeff's book, Launch

Jeff's YouTube channel

Elliott Connie

@ElliottSpeaks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success: Building Blocks for a Better Life by John Wooden

Tom Brady

Tiffany Haddish

The Playbook Netflix Documentary

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Co-hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker welcome team member and resident video pro Dan Walker, and social media organic growth expert Rachel Miller to discuss how to build an audience through email and content.

They talk about what approach to content you should have, Rachel's Facebook list-building strategies (including tips for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), and how to use memes in business.

Also in this week's show:

• How adopting the "waitress mindset" helps you build an email list full of long-term subscribers
• Why you should stop treating potential clients as "prospects" (Rachel's shift is so powerful, Jeff "borrowed" it for the second edition of his book!)
• The hidden feature that automatically grows your Facebook group for you (one click, and it attracts new members to your group, 24/7)
• 3? 7? 24? How many times do people really need to see your content before they engage with it? Rachel's answer might surprise you
• A simple strategy you can use to turn new followers into ardent fans when you're just starting out
• How to transform a meme from a simple gag into a powerful connection (and one of your best marketing weapons)
• WARNING – asking this simple question on social media could turn your family and friends into your #1 referral network
• How to get your customers to "fill in the blanks" and write your social media content for you
• Worried about bothering or bugging people by posting the same content more than once? Don't. Here's why…

.. and much more.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Walker

Product Launch Formula

Jeff's book, Launch

Jeff's YouTube channel

RachelMiller.com

Rachel on Facebook

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Co-hosts Chris Saunders and Jeff Walker talk about Jeff's journey into online entrepreneurship, how he got started before reaching fame with his Product Launch Formula, and what you can expect from the show.

The two also discuss the concept of "Launch Life," the very first thing Jeff sold online, what led him to Durango (Colorado), and what's key to building a thriving community.

You'll also hear:

• What Tim Ferriss said about Jeff's book Launch on his podcast
• The one question you should ask to know if you're on the right track (asking this also keeps you from falling into the "hustle harder" trap)
• How Jeff's fear of selling led to him "accidentally" changing the way products are sold online
• What seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs really talk about behind closed doors at masterminds
• Why Jeff, Chris and the team are fanatical about tacos
• How Jeff succeeded in a credential-obsessed market... without having any certificates or qualifications

... and much more.

Mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Walker

Product Launch Formula

Jeff's book, Launch

The Tim Ferriss Show

Susan Garrett

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Ready to discover what's REALLY working in the online business world?

Dare to Launch returns October 10th with a fresh, new format.

Every Tuesday, Jeff Walker will dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship. Featuring cutting-edge conversations with rock-star entrepreneurs, launch legends, as well as some PLF community favorites, they'll explore what's working – and what isn't – in the world of online business.

Expect lots of fun, insightful, and lively discussions about the REAL challenges facing entrepreneurs, as well as actionable steps you can take to grow your online business. 

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What's the difference between a big launch and a really big launch? Usually the super successful launches have a big "hook" that helps them attract the right people. Here's what I mean…

Here's the link for the livecast that I mention in the video: http://bit.ly/rich-csib

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If you want to improve your life, it's easier than ever to grab a book, take a course, or get coaching. And you can learn a lot and have some real breakthroughs from doing these things. But if you really want explosive growth and serious results - not just in your business, but in every part of your life - then there's something else you should try...

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In this special BONUS episode of Dare to Launch, Jeff Walker, Chris Saunders, and our Marketing Lead Dan Walker give you a rare "behind the scenes" look at our annual Launch Masterclass™. This is an annual FREE event where Jeff teaches the latest and greatest strategies for launching your online business. The story of Launch Masterclass has been one of constant reinvention and refinement. Ever since Jeff first debuted the Launch Masterclass in 2005, he's been committed to leveling up the content and improving the delivery of that content. There have been many evolutions of the Launch Masterclass from PDFs and discs back in the old days, to screen-recorded videos, all the way up to interactive live-stream technology. This year's Masterclass is the culmination of those 2 decades of experience, refinement, and evolution. It's everything Jeff's learned about delivering HUGE value packed into two weeks of training video, live calls, and community building. As Jeff and Dan see it, the challenge every year is to offer incredibly rich, free content and deliver it in as consumable and impactful a method as possible. Whether you're a longtime fan of Jeff Walker's teachings or just coming into his orbit, the Launch Masterclass is the perfect first step. 

The Launch Masterclass is only happening from Aug 15th - 29th 

Register for this year's Launch Masterclass by going to www.GetYouLaunched.com 

Key topics discussed: 

• The History of Launch Masterclass: Jeff and Dan take a walk down memory lane and talk through the different ways in which the class has evolved over the years

• Launch Masterclass Structure: There's a very intentional way in which the class is laid out, and Dan helps break down the thought process behind this architecture

• The Ultimate Goal: Creating the best free launch training in the world is the main goal, it's just a question of refining the content and the process
  
  

Key takeaways: 

• Jeff could teach about the launching process for hours and hours. The real challenge is knowing exactly what to teach in order to have the biggest impact.

• Spontaneous challenges and opportunities have a way of appearing every year, and Jeff has made leaning into those surprises a key part of the process. 

• Above all, Jeff and Dan work to make this launch a truly exemplary example of what the course itself teaches. If viewers are paying extra attention, they'll learn even more tricks to the trade by seeing how Jeff rolls out the launch.

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Long ago, when I was first starting out, I learned the most important lesson of my career.

I thought about this recently when I was at an event with some of the world's most brilliant marketers and entrepreneurs.

Looking around the room, I noticed they had all learned that same lesson...

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Things have changed since I started my first online business in 1996, but these are the three things that I obsessed over to build my business at every stage of my business...

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Lots of online entrepreneurs want to have an online course or training program, but these things don't just magically come to life. I didn't just sit down one day and write out my flagship program… and even if I could have done it that way, I would've missed out on a huge advantage. Here's what I did first - and how it can benefit any business...

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As your business grows and the money starts to come in… lots of things will change. Including how and when you invest in yourself and your business.

Here's how to think about those changes… and yes, there are times when it pays to spend more than you need to.

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I broke my ski boot recently… and had two completely different experiences at local ski shops when I tried to have it fixed. One store wanted to sell me a brand new (read: expensive) pair, and the other did something that absolutely blew me away. They've got a customer for life now… here's what happened (and why it's important for your business).

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The song says, "You never count your money when you're sitting at the table"... well that might work in some places, but it doesn't work in business. You need to count the money, and here's why...

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Entrepreneurs are always coming up with new ideas for their businesses – I'm pretty sure we're just wired that way. The grass always seems to be greener on the other side of that new project, and it's so easy to think, "Yes! This is it!" But take a deep breath - here's what to do before you start throwing all your resources into the new new thing…

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Often in business, we talk about the importance of customer acquisition. In other words, how do you find clients — from attracting prospects to making the sale? But the reality is, if you're going to have a sustainable business, then customer acquisition isn't the most important thing to focus on...

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Most of us started a business to get some sort of freedom… whether it's time, or location, or financial freedom. And the cool thing about a successful launch is that it can help you make a lot of money. But if you're not thinking ahead to how that money gets spent, your business might be in serious danger. Here's what I mean...

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What does it take to be the best of the best? Here are two big takeaways I got from watching a 100-year record get smashed.

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It was a beautiful spring day in 2005… and when I hung up the phone, my business was GONE.

This is the story of how I started over, in a brand-new market, with a brand-new product that would eventually become known as Product Launch Formula®.

In my first business, it took six long years to reach a million dollars in sales. With this new business, it took just six months.

In this episode, we dive into that crazy ride… along with some of the key things that made all the difference.

We also discuss:

The Early Days of Online Marketing: This industry was crazy tight-knit back in the early 2000s. It felt like a handful of us were working together to invent the future of online marketing. 

Building Social Proof: How I was able to get 10,000 people on one phone call (in 2005, this meant patching together bridge lines!), and leverage my relationships with key players in the industry to position myself as an expert in my prelaunch content.

My First JV Partners: How I came into a brand-new market as a virtual nobody… and less than six months later had some of the biggest names in the industry promoting for me.

Market Longevity: Back in those early days, it was rare for anyone to sell the same product for more than a few months, let alone years. But that first launch gave me a different idea…

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We're a few days from a new decade… and I took a moment to look back at my old journal from the last time we flipped to a new decade - back in 2010.

I was wondering - what was I thinking 10 years ago? Where was my head at? What did I start doing differently to make this past year and decade (after 25 years in business) my biggest and best ever?

When I blew the dust off that journal and cracked it open… I found a bit of buried treasure there - this video is about that treasure, and how I'm thinking about the new year and the new decade….

It looks like I ruffled a few feathers with an email I sent out about "no credentials, no problem". And I want to set the record straight… there are definitely a few situations where you want someone with credentials (anything requiring surgery comes to mind). But there's something even more important than credentials, and that's what this week's blog is about.

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In the business world, there are a lot of folks that are all about "getting theirs". They often think that there's not enough to go around, so they've gotta take that piece of the pie before someone else does. But what I don't understand is why they're trying to get the biggest piece instead of just making a bigger pie. Here's what I mean…

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If you're an entrepreneur, you're probably pretty busy... it kind of comes with the territory. And right now, I'm just a few days away from LaunchCon, my biggest event of the year. I'll be hanging out with more than 1,000 people in Phoenix starting this Friday. So what am I doing on a canoe in the middle of the wilderness?

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I was recently hanging out with a super-successful entrepreneur. He'd just secured almost $20 million in funding for his fourth startup - but he was terrified of becoming homeless. And he's not alone. Lots of successful business owners have similar fears, even though they're unhelpful and unrealistic. Here's how to move past them...

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I love my work. I get to help people all over the world create businesses they love - and I get to enjoy a pretty incredible lifestyle while doing it. So how did I make that happen? Here are a few things that made a huge difference for me...

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Having an online business means your day-to-day is basically you and your computer. Which is amazing - but it can also be pretty limiting. The reality is, working alone can get you pretty far... but if you want truly massive growth in your business, there's something else you need to do...

Here's the link I mention in the video: http://www.launchcon.com

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What's the highest measuring bar for a teacher? It's a simple question with a simple answer - but that answer will grow your business faster than almost anything else...

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How do you have longevity in this business? How do you build a brand in a market where thousands of new products come out every year? How do you create loyalty when attention spans are shorter than a nine-second cat video on YouTube? This is how I've turned my online program into a 14-year powerhouse brand.

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Max Guidi teaches yoga courses online for the Italian market. After planning and executing his Seed Launch in just a week (and making a respectable $2,000 for his effort), he launched his course again… and it brought in around $90,000. Max now helps to train both students and yoga teachers all over the world and is currently developing an online yoga school.

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Join your hosts Jeff Walker and Chris Saunders in welcoming Emma Johnston and Eleanor Mann to the show this week! Emma and Eleanor are the founders of The Reconnected, a revolutionary resource for the modern parent. Their courses and online community provide parents with the emotional and practical tools necessary to connect with and responsibly raise their children. They've been incredibly successful not just in launching their business but in converting their existing audience away from Instagram and onto their own independent app. They've also cultivated an intensely supportive following by setting the tone early on, and have never once had to moderate their community. In today's episode, we dig into how they were able to establish that intimacy, and how their coaches have been successful in maintaining it. We also dive into the nitty-gritty of offering captivating free resources, transferring a devoted following across platforms through unique perks, the vital connective magic of the live event, and how introverted entrepreneurs can utilize technology to speak to thousands of people. Emma and Eleanor have cultivated one of the most genuine, supportive communities out there, and it's no happy accident. 

We discuss: 

• Why Emma and Eleanor offer transformation to everyone, not just paid subscribers (and how it leads to conversions down the road) 

• Why they believe the best way to foster intimate, personal connections is through live events

• Why they choose to host their community in a private app (and how they migrated their community from Instagram little by little) 

• How setting the tone with your followers right at the beginning is crucial (and why it makes all the difference down the road)  

Key Takeaways: 

• Be Authentic: Emma and Eleanor don't try to be perfect on their live streams, and their following loves it. They're not pretending to be anybody they're not. 

• Set the Tone: If you create a positive, supporting environment at the outset, your community will follow the lead (and you'll never have to worry about removing bad apples from the bunch).

• Look at the Camera Like It's Someone You Love: Teaching thousands of people can feel incredibly daunting. The key is to focus on one special person at a time. 

Got a question for us? 

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Cathy Hay has a membership site where she teaches people how to make beautiful, historically accurate corsets. She started the site long ago, and sales were OK... but not really growing. And then she started using PLF… and the results were dramatic. http://productlaunchformula.com

Rob Schwarz runs a non-profit that trains therapists and healers. Despite having a ton of great assets and trainings, the non-profit was struggling. And facing his second straight year of losses, he wondered if he would have to close the doors and shut down the business. Then he discovered PLF and put it to work. He's done $1.2 million in launches since 2015… impacting thousands and securing a bright future for his non-profit.

http://productlaunchformula.com

Polly Alexandre is a coach who helps people with their "money blocks". Her first launch brought in over $51,000 dollars... which snowballed into another launch and then a mastermind event. From just one launch Polly made an astounding $531,170… all while globetrotting between London, Ibiza, and Los Angeles.

http://productlaunchformula.com 

Vanessa Marin had a sex therapy business where she worked with clients on a one-on-one basis. She had a thriving business, but she thought she could help more people with an online business. She and her husband discovered PLF… and Vanessa Marin had a sex therapy business where she worked with clients on a one-on-one basis. She had a thriving business, but she thought she could help more people with an online business. She and her husband discovered PLF… and they've never looked back. Their first launch brought in $15,000… and their results grew from there. Their next launch did $45,000 and the one after that did $105,000.

http://productlaunchformula.com