Here’s everything you need to know about how to self-publish a book – from marketing to building a team to launch. Source
This past June, I celebrated a very special anniversary: Three years. Three years since I walked into my boss’s office and told him, “No, I do not want to be on the fast track to VP.” Crazy, right? Well, not really… When I’d taken the position as HR manager for a subdivision of a Fortune […]
In 1975, the pet rock sold 1.5 million units at $3.95 a pop. And even though it was a fad that lasted only 6 months, it made the inventor, Gary Dahl, a millionaire overnight. It’s one of those ideas so simple you think, “Man, why couldn’t I have come up with that?!?!” Most people will chalk […]
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Nearly two-thirds of workers — 62% — would prefer to be their own boss instead of working for someone else, according to a […]
As you continue to test your ideas in the market, it’ll become easier to find the ones that are truly unique and ultimately profitable. If you liked this post, you’d LOVE my Ultimate Guide to Finding Your First Profitable Idea It’s one of the best things I’ve published, and totally free – just tell me […]
A lot of new freelancers get hung up on pricing. Should I charge hourly? Or by the project? Is this too much? Am I really worth that much? Relax. Today, I’m going to give you a system for pricing your freelance business. It’ll take you from getting your first client to raising your rates so […]
Creating an online course can be a lot of work. I know because I’ve done it. Twice. My first one has been successful, earning over $20K in just 4 months. But before I made a single dollar from it, I spent 100+ hours creating the course content. When I was ready to build my second course, […]
If the idea of selling something seems terrifying, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs and business owners starting out feeling the same way. They think: “I don’t want to annoy people.” “Will my readers think I’m only after money?” “Why would anyone want to buy from me?” Even some of our most successful Zero to Launch graduates used […]
But that first launch taught me a lot about marketing, pricing, and positioning. Later, I applied those lessons when I sold products for $1,000, $2,000, and even $12,000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwKNDd5uU8s Today’s question is from Wendy. She asks: “Do you have any advice for those of us who struggle to launch something out of fear of having […]
This is a bulleted FAQ on how to start a business. No joke. If you can think of anything to add, please do so in the comments below. I might be missing things. If you want to argue with me, that’s cool, too. I might be wrong on any of the items below. There are many […]