Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers

#343 - English Teacher Makes 7 Figures without Google

Aug 12, 2024

Lucy Simkins, an English teacher turned entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of transforming a side hustle into a 7-figure business without relying on Google. She reveals her strategies for creating engaging content and effective lead capture while navigating social media's complexities. The discussion covers growing a YouTube channel, optimizing email marketing, and mastering sales funnels. Lucy highlights the importance of adaptability in the fast-paced digital landscape, offering invaluable insights for anyone looking to monetize their online presence.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Journey of an English Course Empire

03:39 • 2min

Transforming a YouTube Channel into a Seven-Figure Business

05:24 • 2min

Mastering Content Creation Strategies

07:21 • 15min

Navigating Social Media for Business Growth

22:27 • 7min

Maximizing Lead Generation and Course Promotion Strategies

29:24 • 4min

Maximizing Leads Through Video Marketing

33:07 • 7min

Mastering Email Engagement and Lead Generation

40:37 • 16min

Maximizing Course Sales Strategies

56:29 • 13min

Navigating Business Challenges and Embracing Growth

01:09:20 • 3min

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Want to learn how to build a repeatable, manageable system to actually make socials generate big bucks for you?

We’re not talking spamming shitty AI images to boomers on Facebook or Pinterest.
We’re talking *building a real business that will survive platform changes*, unlike many of the tactics floating around these days.

In this episode, we chat with Lucy Simkins to reveal how she transformed her side hustle to a 7 figure per year business - in one of the most competitive markets - without relying on Google at all.

We break down her exact content creation process for achieving incredible reach, unique lead capturing strategies, and exactly what works (and doesn't!) in her sales funnels.
Lucy was incredibly generous with information throughout the interview, so whether you're learning how to use social to build an email list, or how to monetize it, this episode has something for you.
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