Being seen as an authority and as an expert means that people believe you have a lot of value to offer to help them solve their problem. And when people believe you have high value to offer, they’re willing to pay you more. Having authority is one of the best ways to keep increasing your profitability without having to change anything about your business structure.
Read MoreMost people who sell graphic design, branding , copywriting, or a combination of these services pitch the traditional model of having a project delivered in phases. But with this method, there is an opportunity at every phase for the project to go off course. That’s why I teach the Intensives model in the No BS Blueprint to 30K.
Read MoreClients are the necessary foundation because without clients, we have no business. The question is how do you get clients? How do you find the prospects especially if you don’t have a huge audience base? And once you find them, how can you qualify and convert them into clients without spending hours and hours responding to proposals that may never go anywhere?
Read MoreWhat does it really take to scale a one to two person branding agency to $30,000 months without employees? The No BS Blueprint to 30K, which I developed over years of experience and that I now teach to agency owners, breaks it down to three phases that are specific to our industry. Here’s a brief overview of the Blueprint.
Read MoreEverybody wants to be authentic and to have a unique voice in everything they do — from their blog posts to social media updates to their podcast episodes. This episode is brimming with voice. But just like Laura Belgray’s recently published book, this isn’t a “how to” episode. Instead, this conversation is a shining example of how it is to be out there with your own flag, with your unmistakable voice, and just being you.
Read MoreIt’s tempting to think you can create a digital product, sit back, and let the money roll in. But it’s not that simple. Selling digital products and other forms of “passive income” takes a LOT of work to get up and running. There’s nothing passive about passive income.
Read MoreThe experience of the seller when selling low-priced services may be different from their experience when selling high-priced services. But from the buyer’s perspective, it requires the same thing: Trust. In this episode, I talk about what it takes to convert your low-priced service clients to your premium-priced service.
Read MoreI’m going to guess that selling your services is your least favorite part of running your own agency. I talk about sales here a lot precisely because so many people hate it. And you can’t have a successful business if you don’t know how to sell your services. In this episode, I talk about what has to happen when you're selling a low-priced service.
Read MoreI have loved watching Amanda Dahler level up her business after joining the No BS Agency Mastery program and seeing her make incredible breakthroughs that had huge impacts on her revenue, income, and lifestyle. I love how Amanda’s brain works, and I'm excited to share her story with you.
Read MoreChasing profit is not the same as chasing revenue. But most people confuse the two. And I believe this is one of the main reasons why they are not as successful in their business as they want to be, or should be!
Read MoreOne of the first things I teach inside the No BS Agency Mastery Program is the importance of shining to your ideal clients. And while there is some overlap with standing out, it’s actually a different approach. I break down the difference between shining and standing out in this episode.
Read MoreThink about your nightmare client scenarios. What if I tell you that, despite your best intentions, you actually have something to do with those situations? And what if I tell you that positioning yourself as an expert, not as a service provider, is the solution? We’ll break this all down in this episode.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between VIP days and Intensives? Is there even a difference? Is one better than the other? Or are there instances when one is more preferable than the other? That’s what we discuss in this episode.
Read MoreI'm excited to introduce you to one of my favorite students, Emily Wilkins. What I love about her story and her evolution in the No BS Agency Mastery Program is that she didn't waste any time going all in on a niche once she realized it was the niche for her. Her story is a perfect example of what happens when you own the obvious niche.
Read MoreOver the years, I have read tons of Lead Product briefs. I have seen all kinds of ways that people and I have seen the same mistakes happen over and over again. In this episode, I share the top five mistakes that I see people make when they execute a Lead Product.
Read MoreThe Lead Product continues to be one of the biggest game changers in business. And I want to share with you how it all came about and how it evolved over a few years until it became what it is now.
Read MoreOne of the biggest challenges that small agencies have is closing clients on big projects. It’s hard to get clients to pay the premium rates in order to deliver your highest value. And on top of that, a lot of small agency owners hate sales! Well, have I got an idea for you. I want to tell you about the Lead Product method.
Read MoreI’m delighted to share an interview with one of my favorite students, Lisa Greensill. I loved working with Lisa because she showed up and took action, and her results reflect that. It’s not just that she was able to make more money in less time, but how it impacted how she enjoys her life with her family.
Read MoreThe key to feeling financially secure isn’t about how much cash I have in the bank. It was knowing that I could absolutely generate money when I want to.
Read MoreBack in 2013, I learned that people whose businesses were making way more money than mine, were actually taking home less money than I was. That lesson shaped my whole perspective on how to build a business that gives you what you want in life. The top-line revenue isn’t going to determine what kind of business and life you have.
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