The Graham Cochrane Show

Every year I get away for two nights and do some focused work ON my business (as opposed to just working IN my business). I look back at the previous year and look ahead to the next, planning out specific elements of my business, schedule, and goals. This year I decided to show you my process so you can get some ideas of how to implement your own year end planning retreat. Keep in mind that you can do this retreat ANY time you like. End of the year, beginning of the year, the middle of the year. It doesn't matter. Also, feel free to adopt some of what I'm doing and tweak it to fit your goals and needs.

Making money in your online business is one thing. Knowing what to DO with it is something entirely different! I've seen so many talented people who learn how to generate a good income online, lose it just as quickly because they make one or all of these 3 critical money mistakes. I don't want that to happen to you. So I'm going to get super practical today as I expose the biggest things to watch out for as you start growing your online business.

In 2015 I was hitting a plateau in my business. I had grown my income further than I could have ever dreamed, but I was at a ceiling. On top of that, I felt alone and burned out. But then I joined my first mastermind group changed all of that for me. I got new insights, was challenged in fresh ways, and was encouraged to dream bigger and try new things. And my business grew!  Instead of looking for new knowledge, I looked for like minded entrepreneurs who were committed to my success and held me accountable. I found these in one off friendships, people I met at conferences, and multiple paid mastermind groups. Today I want to explain to you what a mastermind is (and is not), what it can do for you and your business.

Do you struggle to complete tasks in your business or stay on top of your goals? Have you felt overwhelmed by #AllTheThings and feel like you put in the work but have little income to show for it? If so, then you might be in need of a system that helps you stay productive in your online business. And by system I don't mean paying for some fancy app. I mean having a process for getting stuff done. Personally I use a stupidly simple 4 part process that helps me achieve my business and income goals, while keeping my work hours manageable and free of stress.

Let's be honest, most of the gurus and "experts" in the online business space make you feel yucky inside. Just me?! With so much garbage out there it can be hard to discern what resources are really worth your time and which experts are truly for your success. Today I thought I would make that search a little easier for you. I want to share with you 3 of my favorite online business experts and specifically 6 things I've learned from their collective wisdom. After listening to this episode, do yourself a favor and go check out their content yourself!

I don't know much about the future but one thing is certain - 2021 is going to continue to see some economic challenges world wide. Now, I'm an optimist (and history would back me up on this) so I believe that things will get better. We've been through worse. But it might be rocky for a while. If that is the case, how will your business hold up? Will you make it through the fire so to speak and live to fight another day? Today I want to give you 4 ways to pandemic proof your online business for 2021 so that you can not only survive hard times, but thrive and position yourself for long term success!

What does it take to grow your YouTube channel and get more views? Well, short of taking your clothes off or doing something incredibly shocking, it seems that gaining traction on YouTube is all up to chance. Except it's not. There is a tried and true method for getting more views, watch time, and subscribers on YouTube. In fact there are 3 powerful types of videos that perform really well on YouTube and I'd like to share them with you today.

Do you want to know the secret to wealth and prosperity? Here you go: stop focusing on yourself! Instead focus on influencing others, inspiring change in their lives, and then my friend you can't help but prosper. It really is that simple. And today I want to speak from the heart. No notes. No script. Just what I truly believe will both help you reach your income goals and make the world a better place at the same time!

Overcoming imposter syndrome and becoming an expert in your field is a battle with fears and insecurities. Creating remarkable content and helping others is essential. Steps six and seven of the seven-step formula involve paying attention to audience reactions and identifying key areas of help. Powerful techniques like mixing in mono and using low volumes can transform music production. Sharing your knowledge and gaining experience are crucial in becoming an expert.