Screw The Nine To Five Podcast | Online Business | Community Building | Lifestyle For Entrepreneurs

Personal brands. You see 'em everywhere online and we've all got a few favourites that we follow religiously. (Come on, admit it!) But have you ever asked yourself what it takes to build a really successful personal brand? You know, the kinda personal brand that truly stands out amongst all the noise online AND isn't a flash in the pan success? Well, that's exactly what Chris Ducker is dedicated to teaching entrepreneurs to build and today he's on the show breaking down the four things every online personal brand needs to focus on! Wanna know what they are? Scroll onnnn up and give ‘er a listen!

There's a certain kinda freedom that comes when you're business works FOR YOU, instead of the other way around. I mean, imagine not having to worry about when the next sale is coming in! Imaging not having to stress if you'll be able to pay your expenses AND YOURSELF this month! And imagine having an automated system in place that allows you to put your list building on auto-pilot and wow your audience (with training so good they will think they paid for it) while you travel the world. This isn't a pipe dream. This is Elise Darma's (one of our beloved Screw U members) life. And today she's on the podcast to share her best secrets for creating an automated webinar that converts so well it's completely changed her business and life! Think automated webinars are dead? Think again.

Eeeeek! I'm not gonna lie, Scroupies… I've been a tad nervous for this episode to air. Why? Because this week Josh and I are baring it all and talking about 3 things we got really wrong in our business. And by 3, I mean 4 because I added in another one as we were shooting. *wince* It's not always easy admitting this kinda stuff, but we're big believers in keeping it transparent and sharing what REALLY goes on behind the scenes. Even if it makes me want to pour a tall glass of gin. Instead of doing that though, I'll just zip it and let you dive in. Ready to do this thing?

Hands up if you want to make more (hell, ANY) passive income in your business! I mean, who doesn’t! After all, “passive income” is the thing online business dreams are made of! And yet, there are so many entrepreneurs who just aren’t taking advantage of the plethora (yes, PLETHORA) of opportunities they have to generate that sweet, sweet passive income without always having to sell, sell, sell…and then sell some more. If that’s you I think you’re gonna dig this episode! Why? Because this week Josh and I are jamming on 3 easy-to-implement passive income strategies really successful online businesses use and how you can get started with them. Ready to ramp up that revenue? You know what to do.  

Ahhhh "having it all".  It’s the dream, isn’t it? To have everything you’ve ever wanted and have it all feel balanced and in the flow. *happy sigh* For so long I wondered if this was actually possible. I mean, I had friends who had it all, but when it came to ME having it all I would always think to myself “nah, maybe one day”. Such destructive thinking. Fast-forward to today and I truly feel like I finally “have it all”. What’s more is I didn’t make any monumental changes in my life. We didn’t all of a sudden come into a huge windfall of cash. We just made one simple change. Wanna know what it was?  Hit play. 

I'm just gonna come out and say it, Scroupies… You're probably losing money in your business right now and you don't even know it! *insert stunned emoji* And while that is legit one of the last things we entrepreneurs want to hear, it's important to examine the revenue generating opportunities we may be missing out on. After all, we all work so hard for the revenue we do make that when you realize you’re actually losing cash (or missing out on having more of it) it kinda stings, am I right?  Well, allow us to help you fix that! How? By breaking down where you might be losing money AND how to fix it so you can stop losing cash and start making more of it. Need that in your life? Scroll up and that play button!

I'm not gonna lie, I'm excited for today's episode! *confetti toss* Why? Because today we are chatting with one of our fellow Screw U members, Michael Kelly about what it really takes to build a successful SAAS (a.k.a. software as a service) business in under 2 years. What's more is Michael is sharing how he's done it alongside his wife, Erin (without wanting to kill each other), their toddler and while travelling across the country in an RV. Yeah, seriously. If you've ever considered branching out of the online courses, membership sites and coaching world and doing something different, I think you're gonna want to scroll on up the page and give this bad boy a listen!

Obvious statement alert: It is noisy AF in the online business world. From marketers dominating your newsfeed with big, bold promises to your inbox overflowing with the latest launch of the month, it can feel daunting (and let's be real, a tad overwhelming) trying to figure out how you and your business can stand out and make a splash. That is, unless you have someone like Bushra Azhar in your corner. Why? Because this woman is a motha effin' genius when it comes to positioning your offers in a way that makes people trip over themselves running to get their credit cards to buy your stuff. Seriously. And in this episode Bushra is breaking down how to create “raging UTI” worthy offers people can't stop thinking about. If you just had an “ummmm WTF are you talking about?” moment then I want you to stop what you're doing, scroll up this page and hit that play button. Because this episode is too good to miss!

I know. We’ve been talking aaaaaa LOT about Facebook Groups. But we have a good reason! You see, when it comes to building a rabid audience of believers, we truly believe (based on our experience over the last 3 years) there is no better way to do that than with a FB Group. And yet, when it comes to running a group (and marketing inside it), there are some pretty common mistakes we see group owners making. So we wanted to use this episode to call out these common mistakes and give you some strategies to fix ‘em so you can amp up your group game. Ready to dive in? Hit play!

When it comes to building an audience of believers and marketing your business online, there is one strategy we are die-hard believers in. What is it? Facebook Groups. And while, yes, we know FB Groups aren't for everyone, they can be absolutely monumental to the growth of your business. Which is why we wanted to use this episode to jam on why we believe starting a free Facebook Group for your brand should be one of your biggest priorities in your business if you want to build a loyal audience of lifers. Craving that kind of connection with your audience and a dedicated marketing channel for your business, that doesn't feel like a "marketing channel"? Scroll on up, hit play and let's dive in!

I'm not gonna lie, if there is one thing I love it's shining a spotlight on tenacious (and creative) entrepreneurs who never give up no matter how hard the journey may get. I mean, let's keep it real: This world of entrepreneurship can be challenging (to say the least) and I always find it encouraging and inspiring to hear how other entrepreneurs have persevered through the ups and downs. And today is no exception. Because in this episode we're bringing our homie (and fellow Screw U member), Michael Kilpatrick onto the show to talk about how he transitioned his sustainable farming business into a lucrative online brand. Wanna know what his journey has looked like and what he's learned along the way? Scroll on up and hit play!

Pop quiz time: What do you think is the ONE thing every single online entrepreneur needs to grow and scale their business? Go ahead and guess. I'll wait. *taps foot and waits* Spoiler alert: It's traffic. And not just "fork over the cash for FB ads" kinda traffic. This kind of traffic is free and sustainable. Best of all, we're giving you 3 easy-to-execute strategies you can implement into your business...like, yesterday! Need that? Scroll up, pop in some earphones and hit play!

Okay, I’mma just come out and say it: I was a tiiiinnny bit unsure of what to expect when going to record this episode. After all, Derek Halpern is known as one hell of an outspoken entrepreneur who ain’t afraid to say how he really feels. And yet, he’s a wildly-successful and whip-smart entrepreneur full of stories and insights that will keep you entertained for hours! What’s more is he’s joining me on the podcast this week and sharing 5 of his biggest life lessons for success. I’m not gonna lie, this is easily one of my favourite conversations I’ve had in a while as it’s packed with valuable takeaways, entertaining stories and of course, some signature Halpern sassiness. Curious to know what those 5 life lessons are? Click play!

Well, it happened, Scroupies... Our little guy, Kai officially made his debut 6-ish weeks ago and we’ve been soaking up all the baby sounds, snuggles and sweet, sweet sleep we possibly can! I’m not gonna lie, this guy has flipped our lives upside down in the best possible way! What’s more is he’s inspired some pretty big shifts in our business in such a short amount of time. Shifts that were kinda unexpected, and yet at the same time, oh-so-welcomed. So we thought we would pull back the curtain and share ‘em with you guys to see if you can relate to any of them. Ready to dive in? Hit play!

Imagine this: You have a passion for creating healthy food and products for your friends, family and loved ones…and when they try it, they actually like it! So much so, you decide to see if others feel the same and you start hitting local markets… And much to your surprise a company like WHOLE FOODS starts to notice what you've created. I mean, it sounds like every creative's, baker's and maker's dream, doesn't it? Until the sexy Whole Foods deal doesn't really turn out to be what you expected and you're sitting there scratching your head, wondering what is next. Do you make something new? Do you power through and chalk it all up to the entrepreneurial journey? Do you *gasp* go back to a J.O.B? That's exactly the situation Kirsty found herself in a few years back. So, what does her business and life look like now…even without the Whole Foods deal? Dive into this episode and see if you can relate to what Kirsty went through!

So by now you've likely heard us rave and rave (and rave!) about the power of Facebook Groups for your business and how to use them strategically to propel yours forward. I mean, we've talked about it here, here, here, here, here annnnnnnnd here! So yeah, we're kinda big believers in the power of free communities and what it can do for a brand. (In case you couldn't tell. *wink*) But, what if you're the kinda Scroupie who doesn't want to run your own group…but still want to use them to grow your business? If that sounds more like your entrepreneurial jam then I think you're gonna dig this episode. Why?

There comes a time in your business (probably sooner than later) where you're going to realize that you can't do it all by yourself. I mean, let's keep it real: As your business starts to grow, there is going to be a bigger demand on your time. And, well, it's damn near impossible to do it all on your own. Hell, you shouldn't even think of doing it all on your own. But when should you really start building a team, what roles should you be hiring for and how do you go about finding the right people? In today's episode we're dishing on our experience building a team (which btw has been the most challenging thing we've ever done in our business) and making recommendations on who to hire for your team and WHEN to hire them. From under $100k to over $500k we're covering the key positions we believe are necessary for most personality driven businesses. Wanna know what that looks like?  

You've done it. You've decided to go all in and make the transition from reluctant 9-to-5'er to an ambitious entrepreneur ready to take on the world and make your dreams a reality. *high five* Have you stopped to think about what that transition will look like though? What I mean is, now that you've made the decision to go all in, what does your daily routine look like? What measures should you put in place to ensure things don't go down hill? How can you start bringing in some cash asap? And who do you need to BE in order to build a sustainable business online? That's exactly what we're jamming on in today's episode. Itching to make the leap into full-time entrepreneurship? You know what to do.

Imagine this, Scroupies... You've been grinding it out in your business for what feels like eons, but you're not really getting anywhere. There's barely any traffic coming in... Your list isn't growing... And worst of all, that bank balance of yours feels like it's dwindling. Hello, stressful! And so you make the tough call so many of us dread making: You decide you need to go back to the 9-to-5 to make ends meet. Cue the feelings of defeat. The thoughts of "who did I think I was anyways?".

This is it, Scroupies! The third and final part to our organic visibility episode series...and we're rounding it out with the uber sexy topic of SEO. Show Notes: http://screwtheninetofive.com/seo/ Ohhh ahhhh! I know. It may not sound like the sexiest of topics, but you know what it is? Powerful AF. Why? Because people. search. Google. A lot. And if you know how to show up on Page 1, you can claim a huge chunk of free search traffic that is targeted and use it to fuel your business. But how the eff do you do that and is SEO really "dying" like some people claim?