Synopsis
Ready to screw YOUR 9-to-5? Josh and Jill Stanton deliver weekly tips, resources, interviews and practical steps to help you transition out of your job and start a wildly-successful online business that works for you. Each episode is designed to give you simple steps and strategies you can use today to make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality!
Episodes
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[Ep 140] How To Use Your Facebook Group to Take Your Business to the Next Level
14/12/2015 Duration: 20min -
[Ep 139] How Shane & Jocelyn Sams Flipped their 9-to-5 & Created an Education Empire
07/12/2015 Duration: 30min -
[Ep138] How To Defeat Self-Doubt For Good
30/11/2015 Duration: 16minHow to get over the "comparison hangover" The re-frame you need to consider when comparing yourself to others What is "emotional fitness" and how can you improve yours? Why you need some perspective & how to get it The importance of celebrating the small wins The specific people you need to call on when you're spiralling into self doubt A super-handy app that we're hooked on
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[Ep137] How Adrienne Dorison Ditched her 9-to-5, Eliminated Debt & Created a Profitable Business in Under a Year
23/11/2015 Duration: 23minHow did Adrienne pay off $48k of debt AND screw her 9-5, in just six months?! What was Adrienne doing before, and why did a corporate job not work for her? Adrienne breaks down how she turned her side hustle and her passion into a full time business- and how you could do the same! Stressing out? Rushing? Don’t. Here’s why you need to take time to acquire your skills- and even work for free We talk consistency, relationships, and reputation. Do your people know you? How success is nothing more than small impact moments. What are yours? Take action by building relationships- connect with peeps in the know! Stop sitting in theory. How action creates clarity,and clarity creates confidence What’s your MIM (most important mission)? We break down the ‘one thing’ rule- and why you need to chuck that to-do list out the window
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[Ep136] 3 Ways to Know if You Can Make Money in Your Niche
16/11/2015 Duration: 16minWhy you shouldn’t be wasting precious time and money winging it… Like, ever! Which three factors do you need to effortlessly sell? We’re breakin’ it down! We’re spelling out validation and research- what and why? Why you need to find the authorities in your niche- and the 3 tools to help you Who is sharing and influencing on similar topics, and why is this important? Which social media channels and platforms should you be researching on? Find yo’ lifers and take their pulse! Does your niche have raving fans? Is cash being dropped? How to examine the purchase power in your niche The one post you need to read, where I break down why you actually need to plan
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[Ep 135] How Amber McCue Left Corporate and Learned to Clone Herself
09/11/2015 Duration: 20minWhat was Amber doing before Nice Ops, and how can her story help you? Screwing corporate: Why Amber loves working with small businesses instead Clone yourself? Um, what? We talk simple strategies that will change your game Why you need to do more than chase dollar- and how to figure out what Process not profits! Amber shares her top tips on automating your bizz and running everything more effectively Feeling overwhelmed? Here’s here to take the pain out of progression Find that sweet spot baby! How to research, validate and build a business that is scalable and efficient Never stop learning: why you need to be continually open to new ideas by searching, exploring and testing
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[Ep 134] How To Create the Perfect Sales Funnel
02/11/2015 Duration: 20minWhat is a sales funnel, and why do you need one anyway? How creating an effective SF upped our business game and changed everything! We bring the deets and break it on down: Just how do you create the perfect SF for your online business, and what are the four steps? We’re talking content- how to rock your read magnet and bring in your peeps Quick and dirty! How to share a relevant freebie, and lure with a lead magnet From casual subscriber, to profitable customer- how to develop enticing intro offers that change the game! What's your MAIN thang, and how will you sell it? We break down how to close the deal with your awesome core offer Want all this juicy stuff in one place? For Free? With live Examples? I got you. Check out my monster blog post which brings alllll the SF heat. #You’reWelcome
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[Ep 133] From Cold Calling to Catalyzing Community: How Yanik Silver is Changing the World through Entrepreneurship
26/10/2015 Duration: 30minWhat was Yanick Silver doing before he became a world-changin’ entrepenur? What is Evolved Enterprise? How Yanick’s book is shaking things up and bringin’ back the soul! We’re talkin’ meaning, profit, and entrepreneurship which makes a difference How to find your why, unlock your calling, and create a business around your truest self Why you need to get intrigued about what you love, and learn how to leverage it Keep it real! How (and why) to connect with people authentically What is the psychology behind selling, and which mediums can help you use it? Scared of tech? How to make IT your bitch and get to work where it counts Process not profits! How to use your skills and vision for long-term gain Want a cyber-family? How to build a community by curating great content The power of following up. How are you getting into your audience’s minds?
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[Ep 132] How Do I Build My Side-Hustle While in my 9-to-5?
21/10/2015 Duration: 08minNot comfortable hustling on your boss's time? Use these tactics to get around it What is time hacking and how can it help you? Lunch breaks and drive time. How to bring the efficiency and up productivity! Why you need to love what you do. Is it time to find a different side hustle? How to know your client value, and stop fearing early mornings and late nights Wanna work from home? Nick's top tips for negotiating a flexible work schedule How to put yourself out there, take a risk, and fight for opportunities
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[Ep 131] The Ultimate Online Business Model
19/10/2015 Duration: 20minHow the Screw the 9-5 business model and case studies can help YOU What is the ultimate online business model? We’re breakin it down! The five steps you need to know about- and how to implement each of them Find your fanatics! How to research your niche, audience and products to generate some mad insights - but why you shouldn’t overdo it Content is king- as is medium? How to make and share content which resonates The law of reciprocity- how, when and why to give away content The low down on sales funnel. How to create read, lead and core offerings The differences between free and paid promotion, and how to use them all Build yourself a loyal audience using these killer tips! What is your blueprint? We chat staying accountable and measuring goals
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[Ep 130] How Do I Get My Inbox Under Control
14/10/2015 Duration: 08minWhy you need to prioritize your time and set some email boundries How to automate, systemize and organize your inbox- and the tools to do it Getting the same questions over and over? You need this software Why you gotta cut back on personalized responses- and how to do it How to direct users to the right info with an FAQ section Upsell you knowledge! How to use emails as part of the sales funnel
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[Ep 129] How Lewis Howes Went from Couch-Surfing to 7-Figure Lifestyle Entrepreneur
12/10/2015 Duration: 26minHow did Lewis transform himself from couch-crasher to dream-chaser? What is Lewis’ book ‘The School of Greatness’ about, and how can it help you? We talk progression, the pursuit of happiness and why dreams can be painful Who are you, really? How to stop living for others and chase your own dreams Dreams change! We talk recognising burnout and adapting your vision How to tackle your fears and continually sharpen your craft. We bring the heat! Struggling to achieve greatness alone? We’re breakin’ down the importance of mentorship, accountability and finding your tribe How emotionally fit and intelligent are you? Lewis explains how to meet people where they're at- and why it's important What are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your vision? How to embrace challenges and trust your struggle How are you reaching and serving other people? We talk meaning, purpose and finding your ‘why’ Lewis shares his top tips and practical exercises for defining and achieving your vision
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[Ep 128] What's the best side hustle to make money fast?
07/10/2015 Duration: 09minNeed to make some quick cash on the side? Nick shares his badass ideas How to find the right side hustle for you based on your goals, skills and situation Not all side hustles are created equal. We chat pros and cons of different ventures Sharing is caring! Nick talks share-economy-hustles with low overheads Time to use your skills? Here’s why freelancing might just rock your world What's the best way to build your portfolio, and how should you scale up? Nick shares his one killer tip for driving traffic to your side hustle
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[Ep 127] The 3 Stages of Business for Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs
05/10/2015 Duration: 23minWhat are the three stages of business for bootstrapping entrepreneurs? Stair stepping and life-time value… say whaaaat?! We’re breakin’ down the jargon What is a SaaS business model, anyway? How to stretch limited profitability into a lucrative rinse and repeat strategy How to evaluate a customer’s Life Time Value, and why you really need to! Churn baby, churn? We talk churn and retention rates- and what it all means Become a retention master with these top tips for growing a community Need more continuity? We bring the tiered service level and membership heat The one killer piece of software that will help your continuity
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[Ep 126] What's the Best Way to Start Outsourcing Tasks?
30/09/2015 Duration: 09minWhy you need to delegate… Like, now! How outsourcing can increase creativity, business focus and freedom Do you suffer from Superman Syndrome? How to recognise you need help How to pinpoint the tasks you can outsource, using this three step process Let it go. We chat relinquishing our vice grips to ‘do less, better’ Systemise that shizz! How to create outsource systems and schedules The nitty gritty of managing staff: Time-zones, probation periods, SOP’s, and video training
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[Ep 125] How Jose Guevara Started a Profitable Side Hustle in Under 3 Months
28/09/2015 Duration: 19minHow did Screw U member Jose go from earning $0 to $2500 in just 3 months? The methods and strategies that Jose used to steadily grow his online income Still in your day job? We talk how to hustle on the side! What is your ‘why’? Jose shares his motivations and his pursuit of freedom How to implement your learnings by doing something every day Why you need to stop overthinking and dive straight in Are you taking yourself seriously? Why (and how) to invest in your success
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[Ep 124] James Schramko Answers: What Are Your 3 Best Tips for Maintaining a Membership Community?
23/09/2015 Duration: 16minWhat is SuperFastBusiness.com, and how does James make it work? The power of recurring revenue through subscription membership sites Why is lifetime access a big mistake? We talk diminishing returns How to manage member expectations and ultimately exceed them What is future pacing and how could it help you sell your subscriptions? The power of brevity and quality. We’re breakin’ down the ‘less is more’ truth Is your site too unorganised? How to build and package your services to encourage a memberships Why you need to turn up, be visible and take care of your community
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[Ep 123] How James Schramko Transformed his 9-to-5 into a Super Fast Business
21/09/2015 Duration: 34minWhat was James doing before he started his online business, and how did his sales, business and leadership background help him? The corporate training ground: how your 9-5 skills help you in the online world How to take constant inspiration, information and learnings from everywhere The harsh realities of the progression curve. How to step up, not shy away We talk painful learning lessons. How can you adapt so people buy from you? Why you need to elevate your presence and distinguish yourself Shiny object syndrome? We chat instant gratification vs. playing the long game Why and how James is the exception as a ‘specialised generalist’. Say whaaaat? Are you over-niching yourself into limitations that needn't be there? How to build a recurring income streams by focusing only on the essential
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[Ep 122] Natalie Sisson Answers: What Are the Best Tools You Use to Run Your Business from Anywhere?
16/09/2015 Duration: 07minWhat is Suitcase Entrepreneur and how can Natalie help you? How to run your business from anywhere and get shit done! The beauty of simplicity. Why you shouldn’t try too many new tools at once What is the two week test and how can it help you pick your tools? Tight and Right! You need tools that do their job and integrate Which tools and aps does Natalie swear by for running a business on the road?