Grow With Evelyn: Monetize Your Personal & Professional Development Journey

Growth Goodie Bag: https://digitalofferbuilders.com/grow-with-evelyn-goodie-boxGrow With Evelyn on Skool: https://www.skool.com/grow-with-evelyn/aboutWelcome to another episode of Grow with Evelyn. Joining me today is someone whose journey I have followed as a fan since 2020, and I’m privileged to have her on my podcast today. Let’s say hi to Cathy Olson. Cathy is the Co-Founder and CEO of FG Funnels, the only female-run sales funnel-building platform. Join us as we discuss our online journeys and share our views on the importance of pushing boundaries to make a meaningful impact. Cathy shares her insights on finding a good business partner, the evolution of her business, and tips for overcoming the challenges of expressing your opinions online. She also delves into the future of paid communities and memberships, the need for new platforms, and the importance of adapting to the changing market. You have to keep trying till you succeed; otherwise, you won’t. Cathy emphasizes the importance of perseverance and not giving up in the face of challenges. If you're interested in learning about building funnels, creating irresistible offers, and succeeding in the online world, this podcast is a must-listen!  Cathy Olson has been beautifying brands and designing digital delight experiences for over twenty years, working with multi-billion dollar brands like Costco, Best Buy, and Disney. Along with Julie Stoian, she is the co-founder of the wildly popular brand Funnel Gorgeous®, which made over half a million dollars in revenue in its first year of business. Together, they teach (and equip) Creative Entrepreneurs and Digital Marketers through the infusion of Strategic Conversion with High-end Design. When Cathy’s not crafting multiple six-figure funnels, she is leading the movement on integrity in Marketing through their community, the Marketer’s Heart. Her heart’s mission: to help creatives book more clients and sell more products…one GORGEOUS funnel at a time.Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:01 - Cathy's background in design04:41 - Relishing earning the first entrepreneurial dollars09:15 - Setting high benchmarks and pushing yourself to achieve them14:59 - Having the right partner helps both of you improve continuously19:11 - Moving from a client to a course revenue funnel22:11 - The power of a community in driving online business growth31:51 - Paid communities, subscriptions, and membership models36:01 - Future vision: Outlast everyone40:48 - Tips for handling the challenge of expressing your opinion online43:59 - Growth opportunities in an evolving online marketEpisode Resources:Cathy Olson on LinkedInCathy Olson on InstagramCathy Olson on YouTubeFG Funnels WebsiteCathy’s Personal WebsiteEvelyn Weiss on LinkedInGrow With Evelyn on InstagramGrow With Evelyn on Apple PodcastsGrow With Evelyn on SpotifyGrow With Evelyn on YouTubeGrow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so

Growth Goodie Bag: https://digitalofferbuilders.com/grow-with-evelyn-goodie-boxGrow With Evelyn on Skool: https://www.skool.com/grow-with-evelyn/aboutWelcome to another episode of Grow with Evelyn, a weekly podcast in which I chat with a value-based business owner who is making money online and changing lives along the way (including their own!). Discover what made them go on their journey, how they found growth, and how it shaped them. We’re on a mission to help people find how they can uniquely contribute and fulfill their desire to grow while empowering other people to do the same. I am your host, Evelyn Weiss.Joining me today is Laurel Portié, Social Media Strategist, Marketing Consultant, and Founder of AdCoachingfor7. Listen in as we discuss Laurel’s journey in building a successful community with Facebook ads. She shares her experience in transitioning from a TV producer and marketer who had a passion for writing scripts for commercials to social media advertising and provides valuable tips for overcoming fears and representing oneself authentically on camera. We also discuss the importance of competition, collaboration, and building a strong pipeline. Laurel emphasizes the need for strategy, integrity, and patience in building a business and offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to build a thriving online community. Laurel is the founder of adcoachingfor7.com, where she has taught over 11,000 coaches and service providers how to launch $5 ads and keep their calendars booked with high-quality discovery calls. Laurel began her career in TV in 2002 predating the rise of Facebook and social media. She employs a unique advertising strategy honed from launching television shows. Unlike traditional ROI-focused methods, she prioritizes a broader marketing strategy, emphasizing value, pipeline equity, and consistent audience engagement, leading to her success.Episode Chapters00:00 - Intro01:49 - Laurel’s inspiration and community-building07:20 - Evolving her advertising strategy from TV to social media11:33 - Three million in revenue on an ad spend of 150K: 20X ROI15:52 - 90 days to data and why it works23:14 - Are you camera shy? Here’s how to overcome it27:13 - Transitioning from TV to Facebook 30:58 - Attending a workshop that triggered her A-ha moment41:48 - Busting myths of starting an online business47:22 - Consistency and patience are the keys to successEpisode ResourcesFind the signup link here: Goodie Box Laurel Portié on LinkedInAdCoachingfor7 WebsiteLaurel Portié on YouTubeEvelyn Weiss on LinkedInGrow With Evelyn on InstagramGrow With Evelyn on Apple PodcastsGrow With Evelyn on SpotifyGrow With Evelyn on YouTubeGrow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so

Max Perzon is a Swedish Entrepreneur who teaches people how to make money online with Skool. In this episode, we talk about:- How he doubled sales in the last 30 days- Crowdsourcing ideas and team members from within his community- The bizarre niche that's making $5k per month on Skool- Shutting down his highly profitable agency- Why your friends secretly don't want you to level-up- And advice he'd give to anyone who wants to succeed on SkoolCheck it out. Max's Skool: https://www.skool.com/maxfreeGrow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so

Matthew Thompson is a podcaster from Belfast and the host of Skool Stories.In this episode, he talks about:- Why he fired Evelyn- How he got into podcasting and his journey to 600+ interviews- Deleting social media after becoming an influencer- Going deep, not wide- Getting hired by Skool- And how to be an artist while making moneyCheck it out.Matt's Free Podcast Skool: https://www.skool.com/podcastGrow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so

Kai Nemzer is a YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers. In this episode, we talk about: How much money YouTubers really make The psychology behind dealing with hate comments Tricking your brain into doing “impossible” things Knowing when to pivot vs double down Becoming disconnected with your audience Experiencing success at such a young age And the power of taking action. Check it out. P.S. Since recording, Kai has added $30k monthly recurring revenue to his new community in under 3 weeks: https://www.skool.com/ytgrowthGrow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so

Nicole Dicristofaro is the founder of Divine Flow Creative and a design alchemist who uses archetypes to craft brands that resonate with you and your ideal clients. In this episode, we talk about: How entrepreneurship is like Jumanji The power of archetypes for business owners Having the courage to “not serve everyone” as a customer What most people don’t know about the caterpillar → butterfly metaphor And how to tap into your intuition to show you the next step of your journey. Check it out! Link to Nicole’s free checklist: https://divineflowcreative.com/Grow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so

Sam Ovens is the CEO and founder of Skool. In this episode, we talk about: Why he got bored of Ferraris (And what he spend his money on now instead) The #1 trait business owners need to succeed Why weird wins on the internet The ONLY 3 ways to get customers online What acquisition strategy he would choose if starting from scratch Some of his favourite niches on Skool And his advice for aspiring community builders Check it out!Grow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so

Laura Buhl is a 7-Figure Business Owner who specializes in selling journals via Amazon KDP and coaching others to do the same. In this episode, we talk about: How she got started by “accidentally” making $1000 on Amazon What years of travelling taught her about being resourceful Using Amazon as a printing, delivery and customer-getting machine The compounding effect of personal development Her #1 mantra for dealing with life's greatest challenges And why she continues to coach people even though her journal business is so successful Check it out! P.S. Here's a link to Laura's cheatsheet and free community: https://www.skool.com/sell-journals-more-on-amazon-9590/classroom/0383ae84?md=cf33a3c877c74272a6e8103ef1ca40b0Grow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so

In this exclusive episode, Evelyn sits with Matt to share her story in the deepest, most personal interview yet! Along the way they cover things like: The superpowers Evelyn’s had from childhood Why she hated school (even though she was a straight-A student) Being bullied for writing her first book Leaving home at 16 to become a waitress How she became a wizard at running ads Her unbelievable journey to becoming “The Queen of Low-Ticket” Building her business to $250k per month and beyond The relationship between co-dependency and sensitivity Learning to set boundaries as an empath The true cost of growth And how business has radically transformed her life and the lives of so many people other people around the world. Check it out and be sure to show Evelyn some love in the comment below <3Grow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so

Jessa Bellman is a passive income & digital product coach with 125,000+ sales on Etsy and 7,961+ monthly paying students. In this episode, we talk about: Her transition from freelancer to product creator How digital products allow her to live her dream lifestyle Navigating niches and what's worked best for her One proven technique to stay consistent & avoid overwhelm Building a business while taking care of a newborn baby And how her business journey has led to her own personal transformation Check it out! Jessa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatJessaB Jessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatjessab/?hl=en Evelyn's free niche training: https://www.coachgrowthhub.com/niche-optinGrow With Evelyn is handcrafted by our friends over at: https://fame.so