Getting Started with Social Media for Small Business with Peg FitzpatrickIn today's episode, Peg Fitzpatrick chats with Erik Fisher on the topic of social media for small business. Peg is the co-author along with Guy Kawasaki of the book The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users. In this conversation we're diving into social media for small businesses, tackling the common misconceptions and challenges business owners face when entering into the digital world.What we with discuss Peg Fitpatrick:+ The significance of reaching the right people versus large follower counts+ Tailoring content for specific audiences+ Managing multiple roles and the necessity of delegating social media tasks+ Training an internal team member, using resources like Meta's training for Instagram and Facebook+ Creating brand guidelines and leveraging free educational resources+ Allocating time for social media check-ins and engagement+ Planning and scheduling content to ensure consistency+ Using an editorial calendar for planning+ Misconceptions about the role of social media in sales and customer service+ The cost vs. benefit analysis of hiring a social media manager+ Choosing platforms based on personal enjoyment+ Creating a brand persona and identifying the ideal customer+ Using brand personas to tailor content for specific customer groups+ Importance of an editorial calendar for content organization+Combining a basic landing page with an active social media presence+ Incorporating traditional marketing with social media strategiesResources from This Episode:Find more of Peg’s content The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power UsersMeta Blueprint TrainingPlann ThatSign up for our FREE Business Course — for those who want to start a business, currently have a business and want to grow, or have a skill that they want to turn into a business. Understand the 7 Phases of A business, so you know where you are now and where you need to go next! - at https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training.Subscribe to the Millionaire University newsletter today for ongoing FREE Business Training.Thank you, Peg Fitzpatrick!If you enjoyed this episode with Peg Fitzpatrick, let us know by clicking on any of the links below to send him a quick shout-out:Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, TikTok and LinkedIn. We'd love to hear from you!And if you want us to answer your business questions on an upcoming episode, drop us a line at support@millioinaireuniversity.com.To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fostering Customer Loyalty through Community with Katie Fawkes from EcammIn today's episode, we are joined again by Katie Fawkes from Ecamm. She and Erik Fisher discuss the importance and power of community around your business and discover how Katie and the Ecamm team fashioned the 'ECAMM fam' into a genuine cornerstone of their business model.What we discuss with Katie Fawkes:+ Brief overview of Ecamm, a live streaming and video production software studio for Mac+ The importance and role of building community in feedback for marketing and development decisions within Ecamm+ Growth of Ecamm's community and the necessity for a dedicated team to manage it+ Introduction of community moderators and their selection process+ The active role of moderators in community improvement and rule enforcement+ Importance of engaging with customers where they spend time and being accessible+ Empowering customers to promote the brand through word-of-mouth+ How community initiatives like Creator Camp benefit business goodwill and customer relationships+ Positive outcomes from Creator Camp and its role in community strengthening+ The impact of Ecamm's visual approach to live video interactions in building trust and authenticity+ Evaluation and selection process of tools like Mighty Networks, Circle, Slack, and ultimately, DiscordResources from This Episode:Ecamm Seth Godin - Tribes Mighty Networks Circle Slack Ecamm.tv/communityEcamm.tv/discordSign up for our FREE Business Course - Understand the 7 Phases of A business, so you know where you are now and where you need to go next! Go to https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training.Thank you, Katie Fawkes!If you enjoyed this episode with Katie Fawkes, let us know by clicking on any of the links below to send her a quick shout-out:Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, TikTok and LinkedIn. We'd love to hear from you!And if you want us to answer your business questions on an upcoming episode, drop us a line at support@millioinaireuniversity.com.To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Become a Super Communicator With Charles DuhiggIn today's lesson, Charles Duhig, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter, and the author of New York Times Best Seller 'The Power of Habit'., shares insights from his new book 'Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection', emphasizing the importance of connection and effective communication for personal and professional success. What we discuss with Charles Duhigg:+ The Impact of Super Communicators+ Understanding the Types of Conversations+ The Power of Deep Questions in Communication+ Looping for Understanding: A Powerful Communication Technique+ Applying Communication Techniques in Parenting+ The Power of Mindful Listening+ Modeling Healthy Conversations for Children+ Understanding and Acknowledging Differences+ The Role of Identity in Conversations+ The Power of Understanding in Difficult Conversations+The Impact of Communication on Business Success+ The Importance of Constant Feedback+ The Role of Conversations in Building Connections+ The Game of Life: Building RelationshipsResources from This Episode:Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of ConnectionSign up for our FREE Business Course - Understand the 7 Phases of A business, so you know where you are now and where you need to go next! Go to https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training.Thank you, Charles!If you enjoyed this episode with Charles, let him know by clicking HERE to send him a quick shout-out!And if you want us to answer your business questions on an upcoming episode, drop us a line at support@millioinaireuniversity.com.To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the 'Funnel Flywheel' concept with Tain Nix, discussing front-end and back-end offers, liquidating ad spend, and delighting buyers. Learn strategies for building a million-dollar business through impactful offers and value delivery.

Building a Million-Dollar Interior Design Business with Sam CramThis episode of Millionaire University features an interview with Sam Cram, a self-made millionaire in the interior design business. Sam shares her journey from an employee to a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of having passion and a clear vision.What we discuss with Sam Cram:+ The Journey to Becoming an Interior Designer+ The Importance of Technical Skills in Interior Design+ Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur+ The Role of Furniture in Interior Design Business+ Building Credibility and Scaling the Business+ The Power of Social Media in Growing the Business+ From Humble Beginnings to a Seven-Figure Year+ The Role of Luck, Hard Work, and Opportunity+ The Power of Client Trust and Replication+ Scaling the Business and Multiplying Profits+ Understanding the Business Side of Interior Design+ Starting Small: Reselling Furniture on Facebook Marketplace+ The Power of Belief and Passion in Business+ Conclusion: Turning Passion into ProfitReady to build your own million-dollar business? Grab our free training >>>HERE!Thank you, Sam Cram!To connect with Sam - click here!If you enjoyed this episode with Sam, let us know by clicking on any of the links below to send her a quick shout-out:Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, TikTok and LinkedIn. We'd love to hear from you! Did you check out our episode with Bradley Schnitzer? Bradley is a professional email copywriter and list manager and he shared with us why email lists are the most important asset in your business. Make sure to check out his episode The Most Important Asset in Your Business is an Email List.Like the show? It would mean the world to us if you left us a review here — even one sentence helps! Feel free to include your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two of the MOST Important Considerations When Starting and Running Your Business This episode of Millionaire University features an interview with Nick Winnenberg, a fellow entrepreneur with entities involved in staffing, IT, and podcast production. Nick discusses two of the MOST important considerations that need to be made when starting and running your new business. What we discuss with Nick Winnenberg:+ Validating your business idea with the market you intend to sell to.+ Finding product market fit.+ Having conversations with people you think could be your customers.+ Pitfalls of going too narrow in your research.+ Can you learn entrepreneurship or is it only inborn in some of us?+ Keeping your eyes open for opportunities.+ Nicheing down.+ Knowing when to pivot or persist.+ Looking at your business as a science.Sign up for our FREE Business Course — for those who want to start a business, currently have a business and want to grow, or have a skill that they want to turn into a business. https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training.Thank you, Nick Winnenberg!To connect with Nick, click here.If you enjoyed this episode with Nick, let us know by clicking on any of the links below to send him a quick shout-out:Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, TikTok and LinkedIn. We'd love to hear from you!And if you want us to answer your business questions on an upcoming episode, drop us a line at support@millioinaireuniversity.com. Did you check out our episode with Trey Richards? Trey is one of the best software developers and one of the smartest people I know. We discussed how to use software to either start a business or grow an existing business. Make sure to check out his episode How to Start a Software (SaaS) Company. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leveraging Professional Skills into a Successful Business with Brittany RatelleIn this episode of the podcast, host Kirsten interviews Brittany Ratelle, a successful entrepreneur who transitioned from a law degree to running her own profitable business. Brittany shares her journey from practicing law to helping other creatives and influencers understand the legalities of the online business world. She discusses the importance of finding the 'sweet spot' between one's knowledge, skills, and what people are willing to pay for, and shares tips on market research and branding. Brittany also provides insights into why it's important to continually innovate and adapt in the changing online market, including her own ventures into incorporating AI and digital products into her business.What we discuss with Brittany Ratelle:+ Introduction: Overcoming Fear and Taking Action+ The Value of Entrepreneurship and Marketing+ The Evolution of Brittany's Career+ The Importance of Adaptability and Growth+ The Key to Starting a Business+ The Importance of Action Over Perfection+ Understanding Fear and Feedback in Business+ Transitioning from a Professional Environment to Entrepreneurship+ Leveraging Your Professional Experience for Your Side Hustle+ The Power of Market Research and Understanding Your Audience+ The Shift to Personal Branding and Content Creation+ The Future of Business: Balancing Legal and Digital Aspects+ The Importance of Legal Protection for Beginner Business Owners+ Final Thoughts: The Intersection of Skills, Needs, and ProfitabilitySign up for our FREE Business Course — for those who want to start a business, currently have a business and want to grow, or have a skill that they want to turn into a business go to: https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training.Thank you, Brittany Ratelle!To connect with Brittany, go here. If you enjoyed this episode with Brittany Ratelle, let us know by clicking on any of the links below to send her a quick shout-out:Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, TikTok and LinkedIn. We'd love to hear from you!And if you want us to answer your business questions on an upcoming episode, drop us a line at support@millioinaireuniversity.com. Miss our conversation with top 1% Etsy Seller Teria Brooks? Make sure to check out her episode Keys To Selling Online: Insights from a Top 1% Etsy Seller To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Fisher continues the conversation with Jeff Sieh, exploring the rapidly evolving world of AI tools.Erik and Jeff delve into the increasing ease of content creation using AI, discussing its ethical implications and impact on creativity. Jeff shares insights on utilizing AI tools in his business and recommends specific tools for tasks such as content creation and generating images. The conversation touches on the intertwining of AI and art, and the potential impact of AI on industries such as podcasting and live video. They also discuss the ethical considerations and human oversight necessary when using AI, shedding light on the positive impact of AI in enhancing creativity and efficiency. Lastly, they provide recommendations for AI tools and share their experiences with using AI in content creation and storytelling.What we discuss with Jeff Sieh:+ AI complements but cannot fully replace humans.+ Industry changing, adapting to new technology tools.+ AI tools for repurposing audio and transcriptions.+ Summary: Provides options for content distribution and interaction.+ Descript's text editor speeds up the editing process.+ An expanded color palette enables more creative possibilities.+ Beatles struggled to separate piano from demo.+ Podcasting and live video cannot be replicated.+ Tool for creating visual prompts: freefl0.ai recommendation+ Learn about Descript tools for live media.Resources from This Episode:CastmagicDescript 101DescriptFreeflo.aiSign up for our FREE Business Course - Understand the 7 Phases of A business, so you know where you are now and where you need to go next!  - at https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training.Subscribe to the Millionaire University newsletter today for ongoing FREE Business Training.Thank you, Jeff Sieh!To connect with Jeff, click here!And if you want us to answer your business questions on an upcoming episode, drop us a line at support@millioinaireuniversity.com. Miss our episode with Justin Williams? Make sure to check out his episode on Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs - Part 1. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Repurpose Content to Get More Done in Less Time In today's episode, we are joined again by the multi-talented Jeff Sieh. He and Erik Fisher continue the conversation they had about creativity and turn to the art of content repurposing. Jeff shares his expertise on repurposing pillar content for different platforms and formats, offering valuable insights into leveraging technology and tools to maximize content reach. From the Amazon Influencer program to the importance of repurposing live content, Jeff and Erik explore strategies to extend content lifespan and engage diverse audiences. They also discuss the significance of catering to different audience preferences and utilizing tools such as Descript for text-based editing and content analysis. Join Erik and Jeff as they uncover the magic of content repurposing and its potential to elevate your brand and business.What we discuss with Jeff Sieh:+ Embracing multiple platforms to reach diverse audiences.+ Leverage technology to expand presence and reach.+ Repurposing content for wider reach and engagement.+ Consider platform consensus before posting content snippets.+ Make money by promoting items during videos.+ Repurpose content wisely, not sleazily, for efficiency.+ Recycling content through AgoraPulse for audience reach.+ Repurposing podcast content into valuable ebook for audience.+ Video editing transition to text-based; custom templates.+ Descript: versatile tool for screen recording/transcripts.+ Find Jeff's content at jeffsieh.com/descript101 Resources from This Episode:Amazon Influencer ProgramDescript 101DealcastersCastmagicEcammSign up for our FREE Business Course — for those who want to start a business, currently have a business and want to grow, or have a skill that they want to turn into a business. Understand the 7 Phases of A business, so you know where you are now and where you need to go next!  - at https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training.Subscribe to the Millionaire University newsletter today for ongoing FREE Business Training.Thank you, Jeff Sieh!If you enjoyed this episode with Jeff Sieh, let us know by clicking on any of the links below to send him a quick shout-out:Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, TikTok and LinkedIn. We'd love to hear from you!And if you want us to answer your business questions on an upcoming episode, drop us a line at support@millioinaireuniversity.com. Miss our conversation with top copywriter Sara Estes? Make sure to check out her episode about the 6 Steps to Becoming a Freelance Copywriter.To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Tap Into Unlimited Creativity to Help Grow Your BusinessIn this episode, Erik Fisher talks with long-time friend Jeff Sieh as he shares insights on defining creativity in the context of business building and creation.He emphasizes the importance of fostering curiosity, cultivating diverse inputs, and seeking input from others to inspire creativity.To help you stay focused and centered, Erik and Jeff discuss creative rituals, including journaling and using tools like the Pomodoro technique. They also delve into the benefits of napping for creativity and productivity and share tips for effective napping routines.From the significance of humor and laughter in enhancing creativity and productivity to the importance of seeking creative stimulus from various sources, this episode is packed with actionable advice to ignite your creative spark.Jeff Sieh is an international speaker and visual marketing consultant. He hosts the Social Media News Live show and podcast and is also “Head Beard” at Manly Pinterest Tips. Jeff has worked with and produced a wide range of content for various companies, including Guy Kawasaki, Kim Garst, Social Media Examiner, and Tailwind.Mentioned in this episode:Jeff Goins - Real Artists Don't Starve - https://amzn.to/420JwMRCreativity Inc - https://amzn.to/3HpOQQ9Duncan Wardle - https://duncanwardle.com/Julia Cameron Artist's Dates - https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/artists-dates/Julia Cameron Morning pages - https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/Tiago Forte - Building A Second Brain and PARA - https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/Arriana Huffington - The Sleep Revolution - https://amzn.to/4b21lz2Brain.fm - http://BeyondTheToDoList.com/brainfmWhat we discuss with Jeff Sieh:+ Creativity is in everyone, not just artists.+ Expand creativity by looking beyond direct competitors.+ "Embrace failure and pivot quickly for success."+ Change environment, get creative, go outside.+ Capture interests in 2nd brain for organization.+ Journaling can enhance creativity and reduce anxiety.+ Utilize "Focus To Do" for better productivity.+ Entrepreneurs finding productivity in early mornings and naps.+ Humor and laughter are vital for business creativity.+ Creativity involves interaction with others for ideas.If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by clicking on any of the links below to send a quick shout-out:Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, TikTok and LinkedIn. We'd love to hear from you!And if you want us to answer your business questions on an upcoming episode, drop us a line at support@millioinaireuniversity.com.Ready to build your own million-dollar business? Grab our free training >>>HERE!To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices