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$2 MILLION FROM ONLINE COURSES | How to create an online course that sells
If you’re dreaming of creating an online course, you’re probably picturing laying on a beach sipping margaritas while the millions roll in and you work a total of an hour a week… well if we’re being honest it’s not quite that! Watch the video to learn what it is really like PLUS my 3 part framework for creating an online course that will actually sell!
MILLIONAIRE MASTERMIND: 4 game-changing lessons from my most recent mastermind trip
Millionaire mastermind retreat...was it worth it? In this video, I'm sharing a glimpse of what really happens when you join a mastermind, and the biggest takeaways from my most recent trip with these wonderful humans (including one life-changing business decision I never thought I'd be making!)
The BEST THING I ever learned about MONEY!
There are endless videos on the internet teaching you how to come up with your next 6-figure income strategy, bring in your first $10K month, build your million dollar online course idea, create a passive income revenue stream, and scale your online business...all so you can start hitting that super dreamy annual income goal you've had your eyes on. But there's one part about about successfully making money online that nobody warns you about. Today, I'm lifting the curtain on a multi-million dollar online business to let you in on the most important money lesson I've ever learned and why I wished I had learned it WAY sooner in my business.
Blogging hack: How to write when you don't have time to write!
My efficient writing hacks have made it possible for me to bust out content while still running a full-time business, raising a toddler, and enjoying my weekends (work free). And with a little effort, you’ll be able to produce swift chunks of content in a breeze, too. Guest post by Emily Agan
How to design an online business you truly enjoy with Shanna Skidmore (Copy)
How to design an online business you truly enjoy with financial educator and podcast host Shanna Skidmore and Paige Brunton.
Productivity hacks: How I do it as multi 6-figure business owner
Want to know my TOP productivity hacks? Some of these are online business productivity hacks I use to run my multi 6 figure online business, some are life productivity hacks I use to make the most of the time I'm not working! If you feel like you could use more hours in the day to get it all done, these simple hacks will change your life!
Site builder comparison: Which platform should I learn to become a web designer?
Which platform should you use to build a website for yourself or for your clients? In this video I go over the four most popular website builders: Sqaurespace, Showit, Wordpress and Shopify and explain the pros and cons for each of them in terms of learning curve, design capabilities, SEO and coding knowledge. I also share previews of each website builder so you can make the most informed decision.
How I Made $20k in a week on a $35 digital product
Want to know how I accidentally made $20,000 in one week on a simple $35 PDF guide I had actually forgotten I created? I was on the fence about selling low ticket digital products alongside my premium online course offerings until THIS happened!
How to become a Freelance Web Designer with no degree or experience
Thinking of becoming a freelance web designer but don't have any experience? I'm sharing the practical steps which I went through and which I would recommend as someone who does not have a tech related degree but turned out to be a pretty successful website designer!
I built 7 income streams that make $62,500/month. Here's what I learned.
Wondering how I make money online? In this video, I'm sharing the 7 different online business revenue streams I've built, how and why I created them, and what I recommend for those hoping to start an online business or scale their current online income!
Teachable vs Kartra: Which online course hosting platform is right for you?
Wondering whether to host your online course on Teachable or Kartra? In this video I'm doing a Teachable VS Kartra comparison, talking about the differences between these course hosting platforms' pricing, features, built-in online course affiliate program tracking software, and the pros and cons of both systems, including how to decide which course hosting platform is right for you based on the stage of business you are in!
How to choose colors for a website using the 60-30-10 color rule
Wondering the easiest way to choose a color palette for your website? In this video, I’m sharing how to use the 60-30-10 color rule to decide how and where to best use your brand colors in your web designer website and the custom websites you are designing for clients.
Asana Tour: How I Organize My Life & Online Business (Task Batching, Productivity, and Zero Meetings!)
Want a peek behind the curtain at how I use Asana both as a project management system and as my calendar for planning my life & online business (for more productivity, better task-batching, and almost zero meetings with my team?)
How much do freelance web designers really earn & work these days? (770+ designers answered!)
Wondering how much web designers really earn? How much they really work? How other designers find clients? How long before they were able to quit their day job? We asked 770+ designers all the questions you’re dying to know but too shy to ask!
How to create a web design portfolio with no paying clients
Is your lack of web design portfolio keeping you from booking your first or next client? In this video, I share the secret to using conceptual design projects to attract your dream clients and build your web design portfolio before you ever land that first paying client!
5 easy steps to starting a profitable web design business in 2022
Dreaming of ditching your day job and earning a killer income online while working from home (or wherever there's wifi?) 🏝 No more putting it off! Follow these 5 simple steps to starting your own freelance web design business TODAY and finally wave buy-bye to your 9-5 for good!
How Michelle productized her web design services for more passive income
Wondering how you can work less and earn more with your web design services? In this interview, past Square Secrets™️ & Square Secrets Business™️ student Michelle is sharing how she launched a new productized service for more freedom and much more passive income, and how she tailored her business to better support her life (in a way her web design clients LOVE).
7 lessons learned launching my first online course
The launch week for my first online course has ended, and I can officially report that launch week is just as everyone says it is; a freaking exhausting rollercoaster.
(Note: 'Launch week' for me was actually 2 weeks. A pre-launch week and an actual launch week.)
Creating web design packages that actually fit with the way you like to work
Is your business set up to work around your life? Or the other way around? In this video, I share how you can set up your web design packages to not just make your clients happy, but actually support the way you like to live and work so you can avoid burnout, and find more freedom, joy, and fulfillment when working with clients.
When should I build an online course? Top course creation questions answered.
When should I create an online course? Is my business ready for an online course? Which type of online course should I create? How do I find and validate my online course idea?
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