What if I told you that there are two common pitfalls that you -- as a course creator -- should be very careful to avoid?Would you be interested in finding out what they are? Well, my friend, you’re in luck because my guest is going to share the deets and how to avoid getting tripped up by them.Her name is Tasha Booth and she is the Founder and CEO of The Launch Guild, an Online Business Management & Digital Marketing Implementation Agency.In this episode, we chat about those common pitfalls, personal touchpoints that you can use to boost your revenue (very doable!), and how to use a beta launch to validate your course idea and content. Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

Learn three foolproof list growth strategies that will transform your business, including an easy Search Engine Optimization strategy, leveraging Facebook groups to find your ideal customer avatar, and getting website visitors onto your email list. Plus, discover the value of Facebook groups and how to make the most of them for business growth.

Entrepreneur PSA: Tracking your email metrics is an important task that you need to be making time for! Okay, I know that may not seem like the most exciting public service announcement you’ve ever heard but hear me out. If you’ve been looking to grow and improve the health of your email list, the answers and guidance you’re looking for could be hiding in the metrics housed on your email service provider. Now, I know that you might be unsure as to what your metrics mean and which ones to pay attention to, which is why, in this episode, I break down exactly how to track your email metrics and set goals according to your industry averages. I know you’re going to find this episode invaluable. It’s going to give you the confidence and knowledge to keep growing that priceless email list of yours. Here’s a sneak peek of this episode... [03:30] First things first, let’s chat about your email open rate. This is the percentage of people who open your email. Different Industries have different open rates, so when you’re identifying where your open rate should be, make sure you compare to your industry average. Check out this article to pinpoint what that is. [05:33] If you want to improve your email open rate -- get creative with your subject headlines. Here are a few ways to do that! [07:36] The next metric of importance is your click-through rate -- the percentage of people who opened your email and took action by clicking a link. I share some tips to improve this metric. [12:02] Next, let’s discuss the conversion rate. This is the percentage of people who click through and take action on your offer or request. This is yet again, another important metric. [21:33] In order to get people to go from email subscribers to customers, you have to nurture them with every email you send. Here are some tangible ways to improve your email conversion rate. [23:33] Last, but certainly not least, you’ll want to pay attention to your unsubscribe rate. This is the percentage of people who unsubscribe after receiving an email from you. Listen, you’ll always have unsubscribers, and to be honest, they probably weren’t a good fit for your business. However, once you get hyper clear on who you’re serving and stay in your lane -- you’ll start to see this number drop. Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

Enjoy a free gift from me! I’ve created a free 3-month plug-and-play content calendar template so that mapping out your upcoming content can be breezy - and dare I say - fun?!You’ll love this template because it allows you to seamlessly plan out your weekly AND social media content. Click here to snag your free 3-month plug-and-play content calendar template. There are two things that go hand in hand: being an entrepreneur and having an email list. Eleven years into my business, this is something I know for sure.And despite the necessity of an email list, I still hear objections like… “I don’t know where to start.” “I want to wait until I have more followers.” “There’s too much tech set up.” Whenever I hear these objections, I shrug it off, knowing that each one can be debunked -- which is exactly what I do in this episode.Not only do I debunk these objections, but I also tell you the 3-piece recipe you need to start your email list and your first step to create a thriving list.My hope is that, from this episode, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to get your email list up and running within one week of listening to this episode (or less)!Let’s check it out...Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

Neil Patel, top online marketer and entrepreneur, shares strategies to grow your email list and business. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on engagement rather than size, selling occasionally, and using free tools for list signups. The podcast also discusses common mistakes in growing an email list and provides strategies for capturing emails and deepening audience relationships.

In this episode, I chat with expert marketing strategies, marketing consultant, podcast host, CEO of a media group, and all-around amazing human being, Sonia Thompson.Sonia shares her 5-step approach for creating a more inclusive business and company culture. Plus, she gives actionable strategies that you can start implementing right away.Here’s a peek at her 5-steps: Diversify your circle of influence Re-evaluate your ICA Commit to representation Make cultural intelligence a priority Audit your customer experience Click here to listen!This episode is brought to you by Boosted, an app for iOS or Android that allows you to make beautiful, professional-looking videos for your brand’s social media in three easy steps! You can use stock videos, your own videos, or even create stunning videos with your photos. With top-notch templates, easy resizing, and user-friendly video editing options, Boosted can take your social to the next level. Head here to get the discounted rate of $15 for 3 months of Boosted Premium, which offers bonus features to make your videos stand out!This episode is also brought to you by LinkedIn Marketing. If your goal is to target your customers where they’re engaging every day and when they’re ready to make a buying decision, I want you to consider LinkedIn. When you advertise on LinkedIn, you’re attracting potential customers and fostering relationships that often translate into high-quality leads, website traffic, and higher brand awareness. Go to LinkedIn Marketing to redeem a free $100 LinkedIn ad credit and launch your first campaignRate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts“I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.”

Facebook groups, you gotta love them. And as an entrepreneur, you gotta have one!Especially during the COVID-19 crisis, people are spending more time online looking for the answers and guidance they need, and one place they are looking is on Facebook.This means, if you don’t have a Facebook group, you could be missing out on potential customers and loyal audience members.Or, maybe you’ve started a group, but you’re struggling to engage your members. Either way, you’re going to love this episode and walk away with tons of ideas to get your group rockin’ and rollin’.I have over 38 thousand members between my free and paid Facebook groups, so I know a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t. In this episode, I spill it all!We’re going to talk about my favorite tips and tricks for setting a Facebook group up, engaging your members, and ensuring you don’t hear crickets when you post.Here’s what I talk about… [06:17] It’s important to define your group focus and who your group is for. You gotta do this because it helps you to find clarity in the direction of your group and content. [09:24] Always, always, always make your group private! Why? Because it makes your group more intimate and allows you to have more control. [11:11] Have fun and use the “ask questions” feature to make sure applicants know your rules and to find out more about your members. I personally like to ask the “magic wand” question, which helps me to learn what topic my audience wants to hear. You can also use this section to gather emails! [13:08] Mention your Facebook group everywhere to get new members. [15:55] Get used to showing up consistently in your group -- this is the difference between winning or losing. Map out a content calendar for your Facebook group. Decide how often you are going to post and how often you are going to go in and comment and make sure you schedule these tasks into your weekly planner. [21:59] Do a weekly or monthly Facebook Live. Not sure what to talk about? You can do Q & As, storytime, hot seats, or a cocktail hour! Pay attention to how your group resonates and keep doing what's working. Also, I wanted to make sure that you have everything you need to get started with a Facebook group. Click here to grab my free step-by-step guide to setting up your group.This free resource is also for those who already have a group as it has some tips that will improve your group’s searchability, boundaries, and organization.This episode is brought to you by The Draw Shop, a service to perfect your elevator pitch. Do you ever tell people what you do and they look at you a little...funny? Like they don’t totally get it? It happens to me, too. With The Draw Shop, you meet with an expert copywriter to create an exceptional elevator pitch and one-page visual story to compel prospects to respond right now. For a limited time, The Draw Shop is offering Online Marketing Made Easy listeners their service for nearly ONE-THIRD the regular price. Get your word-perfect pitch today at The Draw Shop. Where there’s clarity, there’s revenue.This episode is also brought to you by Leadpages. Whether you’re growing your email list or your business, Leadpages will make your life easier. Leadpages lets you can create hassle-free opt-in pages, thank you pages, webinar replay pages, websites and more. Plus, their built-in marketing advice and conversion tools minimize tech confusion so you can focus on the important stuff in your business -- like engaging your audience. Turn your content into clicks and customers with Leadpages. Start a free 14-day trial and save 20% on your first purchase at Leadpages.Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

I’m so excited for my guest today, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Consultant, Erica Courdae. Erica has dedicated her life to expanding how others interact with the world through powerful conversations. Her work as an entrepreneur and coach has taken her across the country, onto stages, and into communities as a key speaker and educator.  Erica brought some serious honesty and truth to this interview and shared so much eye-opening insight around… How to show up as an imperfect ally The power of listening and apologizing over defending and deflecting Tone-policing and why it’s harmful to the BLM movement How to diversify your business and adjust your values to support equality and inclusion And so much more. This episode is a very public, “behind-the-scenes” look into my beginnings of allyship and I invite all my listeners to keep me accountable as I continue this journey. Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

I think we can all agree that the first six months of 2020 have been crazy, uncertain, and have pushed us in ways that we never expected -- especially as entrepreneurs. Nonetheless, six months have passed and we’re now halfway through the year. So from one friend to another, how are your 2020 goals coming along? Maybe you’re kicking butt -- go you! Or, perhaps you’re falling behind a bit. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, just know that you’re not alone, so give yourself some grace. COVID or no COVID, I always find doing a mid-year goal audit helpful. It’s important to recalibrate where you are with our goals to ensure they’re on track and realistic. In this episode, I have a 4-step process to help you reach your goals in the final six months of 2020 -- no matter where you are right now. Here’s what it looks like: Identify your goals -- get hyper clear on what they are and refresh your memory. Examine your progress and list out the actions you’ve been taking towards your goals. Identify what’s working and what isn’t. Create a plan for moving forward and knocking your goals out of the ballpark. You’re going to walk away with a renewed sense of motivation and a step-by-step process to help ensure you accomplish those big, bold goals. Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

You have something to offer your audience -- that special sauce that people are looking for and need. So, friend, how are you going to get it into their hands?The answer? By crafting an irresistible offer that your audience cannot resist.What is an offer? An offer is a product or service that you sell through your business. This could be a digital course, a PDF guide, one-on-one or group coaching... the list goes on.After 11 years of growing a successful online business, I can promise you that having only one offer is what will set you up for success.This episode will walk you through my 6-step process for taking what you have to offer, and packaging it into something that your audience will love and buy!Here’s the 6-step process for crafting an offer that your audience won’t be able to resist: Define your offer promise. Identify the length of time it takes to see a transformation. Map the path or step-by-step journey it requires to get this transformation. Select your offer format. Price your offer. Craft your money-back guarantee. And trust me, this approach to creating your offer or package makes it really simple to put it together so you can get it in the hands of your audience quickly.Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’