SPI 836: You Can Sell and Serve at the Same Time (Part Two of My Entrepreneurial Journey)
Nov 8, 2024
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Unlocking your potential often means confronting impostor syndrome head-on. Discover how embracing selling as a way to serve can transform your business. Hear about a pivotal online course launch that generated a staggering $250,000. Explore the evolution from podcasting to creating impactful online courses. Learn the importance of community and mentorship in overcoming entrepreneurial hurdles. Plus, get a sneak peek into exciting future initiatives!
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Quick takeaways
Overcoming impostor syndrome, with help from mentors, is essential for gaining confidence and proving expertise in business.
The shift towards community-driven engagement has transformed how entrepreneurs connect and collaborate, enhancing overall success during challenging times.
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The Impact of Podcasting on Business Growth
Podcasting has played a crucial role in transforming the speaker's entrepreneurial journey, providing opportunities for discovery and relationship building. The speaker shared experiences from previous phases of their career, emphasizing how hosting a podcast helped establish authority in the entrepreneurial space. Notably, a connection made through a podcast led to unexpected ventures, including a role as an extra in a movie. This highlights how podcasting not only drives personal growth but also cultivates valuable business relationships that open new doors.
The Evolution of Online Courses
The development and success of online courses emerged as a significant milestone in the speaker's career, starting with a course inspired by the book 'Will It Fly?'. The speaker created the first course, 'Smart from Scratch', which became a substantial resource for aspiring entrepreneurs. With growing student demand for more comprehensive content, the speaker decided to introduce a course on podcasting, pushed by the encouragement of an influential mentor. This pivot not only advanced the speaker's career but also established a community of learners benefiting from the shared knowledge and experience.
Community Building Amidst Challenges
The pandemic created a significant shift in the business landscape, leading to the cancellation of planned events and a reevaluation of engagement strategies. In response, the speaker launched an application-based community, fostering connection and collaboration among entrepreneurs at similar levels of success. This initiative replaced traditional events like FlynnCon, allowing members to interact and share experiences, thus driving better outcomes. The creation of the All Access Pass simplified course access and enhanced collaborative learning, illustrating the increasing importance of community in achieving entrepreneurial success.
#836 Overcoming impostor syndrome is often the key to building your business and unlocking more sales. But how do you prove your expertise and become an authority in your space? Join me because, in today's episode, I continue the trip down memory lane I started in session 834! Going into the online course boom, I faced a pivotal moment in my entrepreneurial journey. I reveal how my friend and mentor, Chalene Johnson, helped me overcome impostor syndrome and embrace selling through service. This was a game-changer because the course she pushed me to create, Power-Up Podcasting, generated over $250,000 at launch alone! I now had the confidence to take on bigger projects to help my students and audience. You'll hear about FlynnCon, my in-person conference, and how that led to the creation of our SPI Pro and All-Access Pass communities. I also want to give you a sneak peek at the future of SPI, so listen in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session836.