The Amy Porterfield Show

Kick Procrastination To The Curb And Make Peace With Your To-Do List You know those tasks in your business that feel like a reward?For me, it’s meeting with my leadership team or creatively strategizing for opportunities and projects we have coming down the line.Mmm-mmm. Pack my calendar with those tasks any day!But then there are some tasks that I see in Asana...and I would rather file taxes than tackle those during my day.So what ends up happening?I push those tasks off and off...and they linger and linger.  You too? Well in this episode, we’re examining the things we don’t want to do in our business and why we don’t want to do them. While the beauty of being an entrepreneur is that you don’t have to do stuff you don’t want to do, it benefits you (and your business!) to examine WHY you avoid things or feel resistance around them. So in this episode, I’ll be covering: How to examine whether your procrastination has to do with your insecurities. *gulp* Things you can do to help get clear on whether that feeling of dread is something that’s truly serving you (which can be the case!) or if it’s getting in the way.  A simple challenge you can try out this week to assess resistance you’re feeling in your business and begin to grow the entrepreneurial muscles necessary to overcome them.  Plus, I’ll give you examples of dread that I experience in my own business and how I overcome them without white-knuckling and wearing myself out. So grab your headphones, set your task list aside for the moment, and let’s tackle this together. Here’s a glance at this episode... [02:08] Is the outcome of this task going to outweigh the feeling of uncertainty of doing it? [05:20] Are you dreading something because you feel insecure or is it genuinely not your thing?  [07:33] Check in with yourself after you've done the thing. Pay attention to how you feel afterwards. Pay attention to your audience. Did they love it? [11:14] Change the sentence from “I have to record a podcast” to “I get to record a podcast.” Pay attention to what's coming up for you and learn where the resistance is coming from. [12:37] Take the next step to notice where your dread or resistance is coming from and then ask why it's coming up for you. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!

Navigating technology in business doesn't have to be daunting! Discover five vital tips to wave goodbye to tech overwhelm, including the importance of choosing simple, effective platforms. Personal anecdotes reveal the pitfalls of complex tools, while recommendations for user-friendly options, like ConvertKit, make setup a breeze. A positive mindset proves essential for overcoming tech challenges, with strategies to prepare and seek support. Get ready to boost your confidence and simplify your tech journey!

In this engaging conversation, Jonathan Fields, founder of Spark Endeavors and host of The Good Life Project, shares insights on avoiding burnout through understanding one's unique 'sparkotype'. He discusses the growing epidemic of burnout among entrepreneurs and the crucial balance between work and personal life. Jonathan also reflects on valuable lessons from course creation and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in aligning one's passions with their work. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their true motivations for a more fulfilling professional journey.

Giuliana Rancic, a staple of E! News known for her red carpet interviews, and Jason Kennedy, a former E! host turned entrepreneur, join in for a captivating discussion. They share their insights on the nerves of live video, offering tips on how to stay calm while going off-script. Personal anecdotes reveal how they embraced authenticity, tackled mishaps, and built meaningful connections on camera. With a focus on their new digital course, they emphasize the importance of hard work and the joy of content creation for engaging with audiences naturally.

Celebrate a literary milestone with insights from 12 transformative books! Discover how influential reads shaped an entrepreneurial journey and learn about balancing productivity with personal freedom. Dive into themes of resilience, overcoming fear, and making tough decisions. Listen in for a special giveaway and encouragement to embrace your true potential. Plus, personal anecdotes and strategies await those curious about thriving in business and life!

In this engaging exchange, Mel Robbins, a leading voice in personal development and bestselling author, shares her journey through anxiety and self-doubt while building her career. She challenges the effectiveness of traditional affirmations, advocating for a powerful habit instead. Mel introduces the transformative 'high-five habit' to boost self-love and offers actionable techniques for overcoming mental hurdles. Her candid anecdotes reveal how failures can pave the way for unexpected successes, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges and foster resilience in their entrepreneurial journeys.

How To Be The Boss During Big Life ChangesOn January 1, 2021, I woke up in a new state.Literally...and mentally, to be honest.The first six months of 2021 were some of the most challenging months I’ve ever had...and hardly anyone knew.  I experienced three major life changes back to back, and even though some of those changes were really good...change is still change. It knocked the wind out of me and struggled to find my footing.When it rained, it poured and I was caught with no umbrella...totally exposed. Gene-Kelly wasn’t coming to save me.NOBODY was singing in this rain.And in this episode, I’m peeling back the curtain and letting you in on these three biiiig changes because I know I’m not unique in this feeling. Sharing these raw stories with you isn’t always easy for me, but I think it’s important.Entrepreneurs, we’re human too.So here it is.Your permission to be totally...messily...freely human.To take up as much space with your process as you need to.To work through hard things as quickly as you’re able, but as slowly as you need.And now that I’m 6 months into the year and juuuust about on the other side of my storm, I want to share with you the habits and thought patterns that have made a world of a difference to me as I, an entrepreneur, took on...well, life. My friend, if you’ve ever felt like a fraud as a leader or doubted your ability to make an impact because you’re struggling with life circumstances...I recorded every minute of this episode with you in mind.Click to listen and know that I’m cheering you on every step of the way.Here’s a glance at this episode... [10:22] Because of my depression, I reverted back to old behaviors and started to eat to calm myself. It affected my work and personal life. I love change, but this one was bigger than I had planned.  [13:22] Having anxiety and depression has helped me to better understand my students who struggle with mental illness. It has allowed me to have more compassion and understand how hard it can be to run a business and get through these things. It's not easy, but I believe it can be done. [21:21] Thoughts create feelings, feelings create actions, and actions create results. I know when I have a certain feeling, it comes from a thought. I'm now focused on moving forward and dealing with my thoughts and feelings in a more positive way. [23:03] If you're dealing with reverting to old habits or struggling with feeling confident in any which way, I know what that feels like. You need to be seen and heard and set an example for those in your audience who also may be struggling with the same insecurities. [26:37] I got a book deal. When I got the deal, things became weird. My head was full of doubt. Before this, I spent four months writing my proposal, and I felt like I was in the flow. After the deal, my progress stalled. I was on the hook and suddenly felt like nothing was good enough. [33:29] When we're more aware of self-sabotage or impostor syndrome, we have a better ability to stop it. Enjoy the good things that come into your life. You deserve them. [34:58] Think of what you've struggled with and then say, "this is normal." We all have our struggles. We can all be empowered and take away the judgment and accept that challenges happen. Keep moving forward and do the next right thing. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!

How One Woman Turned Her Personal Tragedy Into A Digital Course With A Mission For GoodMy student, Bevin Farrand, is setting us ALL straight when it comes to the trips we’re not taking…...the risks we’ve been avoiding......and the life we’re not living. You see, after unexpectedly losing her husband and the love of her life, Bevin decided it was time to stop living on the sidelines of her life. And she used her own life experience to create a framework that helps hundreds of others exit the sidelines, get in life’s game, and do the damn thing -- whatever that “damn thing” is to them.Which is how Bevin’s course, Take The Damn Trip, was born. (How AMAZING is that course name, by the way?)In this episode, Bevin is hosting a LIVE workshop for you -- my OMME listener -- that will help you discover your “why”, your “yes”, and how to start living boldly. She’ll also be sharing how she came up with her course idea and what she tweaked to make her same course convert at an even higher rate.This is one of those episodes where you’ll not only walk away with a notebook full of practical steps for taking your digital course to the next level…...but with a fire in your belly for all that life has to offer you.Don’t wait one more minute to start living fully!The doors to Digital Course Academy are officially open. If you're ready to take the leap and join me on this course creation journey, click the here!Here’s a glance at this episode... [03:53] Bevin's husband surprised her with a whirlwind trip to France. He passed away five days later. Bevin's life was flipped upside down.  [09:41] She reflected on what she has done differently, and she came up with the DAMN framework. She is all about saying the thing and doing the thing.  [14:11] Bevin explains how she transitioned to focusing on her DAMN framework but was resistant to niching down. Fast forward, niching down has made her over $47,000.  [21:21] The DAMN framework consists of Decide & Declare. A is Attend Your Own Party. M is Moments Not Missed. N is Now is the Time.  [31:20] With the D, we need to get clear on our why and our yes! Knowing your why makes hard times easier. For your yes, ask what you can talk about all day. Why do you want it? [52:04] We never know what's going to happen, so do the thing you want to do. This isn’t a reason to live scared, but instead to live fully! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!

Digital Course Fails From a So-Called Professional (*facepalm*)Aaaah, bloopers.I love a good blooper in any form -- from America’s Funniest Home Videos to a Kristin Wigg outtake to a “fails” reel on Instagram. But today the tables turn and it’s yours truly who’s in the hot seat.*GULP*I’ve experienced more blunders than I can count in my 13 years of online business and I’m sharing the best (or maybe worst) of them in this episode.From blacking out… to being blacklisted from Zoom… to getting a liiiiittle tipsy on Live video… to welcoming students who hadn’t signed up for my course… to drenching my team with tequila while live on camera… I’ve had enough bloopers to last me a lifetime.So I want to dedicate this episode to all of you who think that, if you’re going to create and launch a digital course, it all has to go as planned. Because these bloopers span from my early digital course days all the way to this year -- yep, 2021 where I, the expert, should have my you-know-what sorted out.No matter how prepared, professional, or experienced you are -- life’s just a little messy. I’ve learned instead that it’s our job as entrepreneurs to try new things and get out of our comfort zones. And yes, every now and then, that means things backfire.But in the grand scheme of things, we’re the luckiest.We get to try -- and in the meantime, we gather stories, memories, and a lot of lessons learned. And at the end of the day, we’re still standing and our businesses are still okay…even if it isn’t always perfect. Despite these bloopers (and some of them are seriously cringe-worthy), I’ve still been able to build a massively successful business.And you can do the same, my friend.Also, I want to invite you to my brand new, FREE Masterclass 5 Little-Known Mistakes *Most * Course Creators Make and What to Do Instead. Let this be your first step (that isn’t as scary as doing a launch) towards creating a successful digital course. You can do that by clicking here!Here’s a glance at this episode... [03:49] Everything doesn't have to be perfect to have a successful launch. Learn how I sprayed everybody with sparkling water and tequila and how laughing can still bring your team together. Even when things go wrong, you're going to be okay! [08:09] Here's a launch where Zoom went down right before the webinar. They had a tech glitch, and our 15 minute before the webinar email had gone out. Emails were flooding in from 1000 of subscribers, and I blacked out. But guess what, we were only five minutes late. Always have a backup plan! [13:56] The reminder email goes out, and it's 15 minutes before we go live. Attendees started receiving a buyer email that said here are your login details. Even with a tech savvy team, we still had a glitch. Life goes on! Tech glitches will not break you. [18:25] Try new things and get out of your comfort zone. You and your business will still be standing at the end of the day even when things don't go perfectly. [00:19:53] Action step: Sign up for the {BEST MASTERCLASS EVER CREATED} 5 Little-Known Mistakes *Most* Course Creators Make (+What to Do Instead). Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!

An Exclusive Module-by-Module Sneak Peek Into My Signature ProgramIn all my years of podcasting, I have never done this. I’ve NEVER revealed, detail by detail, what’s inside one of my paid products for my podcast listeners...until now.In this extra special, first-of-it’s-kind episode, I’m breaking my own rules and taking you inside my signature program, Digital Course Academy. I walk you through my 8-figure-producing digital course -- module by module -- and explain exactly how Digital Course Academy helps my students create and launch their profitable digital course. I’ll be sharing the lessons, topics, modules, tech, and the mindset taught inside the program. Plus, I’m answering ALL your questions about DCA along the way. Including: What is DCA? Who’s right for DCA? What exactly does DCA teach? How long does it take to go through DCA (and when can I expect to have my course up and running?) Does DCA teach me the tech required to make it all happen? What kind of results do DCA students actually see after the program? To be totally honest, I poured out my heart and soul in this episode. DCA is transformative. I’ve seen it time and time again with my students...I know the power of this program. So I hope you enjoy this extra special insider’s view into Digital Course Academy because it’s an absolute joy to share my heart’s work with you! If you’d like a little insider’s look into what DCA is all about, for a limited time, you can get access to a sneak peek of Module 1 for FREE! Get access here!Here’s a glance at this episode... [02:49] Digital Course Academy or DCA is the most comprehensive program for validating, creating, launching, and selling your digital course. It's a complete package put into seven modules that spans over a course of 10 weeks. [04:52] DCA is best for someone who knows the ideal community they want to serve and has an online presence around it. They also have a skill or expertise or know how to solve a problem. [09:03] You learn how to get clear on your topic, the type of course you should offer, your course name and how much to charge. As well as, how to create content and how to schedule important launch dates! You'll be set up for serious launch success! [11:37] Email lists are a huge part of the course. We teach you how to set everything up and how to engage with your subscribers. Bonus -- you also get lifetime access and all future updates.  [13:25] Modules include: the seven key decisions, pre-selling and validating, outlining your course, sales page blueprint, creating a profitable webinar, crafting email sequences, and recording your course. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!