The Get Paid Podcast: The Stark Reality of Entrepreneurship and Being Your Own Boss

How does a kid whose plan was to be a professional ballet dancer end up running an online business about ads and marketing? One of my favorite questions to ask my guests is "how did you get here??" so in today's episode, I'm giving you a tour of my business backstory. From aspiring ballerina to Facebook ad super nerd, listen in while I do a Steve Jobs and look back to connect the dots. Mentioned in this episode: Steve Jobs' famous Stanford Commencement Speech We're officially accepting applications for the Get Paid Mastermind! Priority will be given to those submitted by December 16th. Take 8 minutes to complete your application here: https://clairepells.com/getpaid

Courtney Sanders is an online entrepreneur, speaker, and influencer to millennial women who puts a fresh spin on women's empowerment. Known for her ability to break complex concepts down in a fresh and relatable way, Courtney provides online & in-person training on a variety of topics including entrepreneurship and personal development. Courtney has been featured on Forbes.com, Instyle Magazine and in Black Enterprise. She has also served as a featured speaker at The White House for the Obama Administration's Council on Women and Girls, and at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. We're officially accepting applications for the Get Paid Mastermind! Priority will be given to those submitted by December 16th. Take 8 minutes to complete your application here: https://clairepells.com/getpaid I was getting upset that people were not valuing my coaching material but it was my fault because that's how I sold it to them." - Courtney Sanders This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: How Courtney's feelings about high-ticket gurus and high-expectation clients changed over time—and what she learned. This pisses Courtney off to no end when she creates courses and content. Courtney charges HOW MUCH for her year-long group coaching program!? How Courtney gets clients who guarantee their own results. What all goes into Courtney's offers—from support to tech set up to implementation. Courtney gets deep into the psychology of messaging and pricing. What puts the gas on the fire in Courtney's opinion. Introvert, extrovert—does it really matter? Taxes. What Courtney does to avoid owing big. Courtney thinks entrepreneurs who are just getting started should do this when they're first starting out. What Courtney talks about and how she talks about it on her platforms and forums. Connect with Courtney Sanders: Courtney L Sanders Revenue On Repeat Application The Courtney Sanders Show The Motivational Mogul Maker ™ on Instagram Courtney Sanders on Facebook Email Courtney Sanders' Team

I'll be honest: this episode is basically a big ol' brain dump! I wonder how many of these things YOU believe to be true as well . . . Mentioned in this episode: we're officially accepting applications for the Get Paid Mastermind! Priority will be given to those submitted by December 16th. Take 8 minutes to complete your application here: https://clairepells.com/getpaid

I hear this sob story ALL. THE. TIME. You hired someone to run your ads, and you didn't get a single lead or sale or client from this really big investment. You feel burned by the whole experience, and it makes you hesitant to ever considering running ads again. But should you give up so easily? You're the only one who can answer that question, but let's see if I can help. In this episode, I explain what you can do to start to move past that really bad experience. It's the first step you'll need to take if you're ever going to test out paid traffic again.

A few years ago, I was struggling to cover my business expenses and consistently pay myself well (or at all). I'm a little embarrassed to share this but it put a lot of pressure on my home life. In this episode, I share how building up a "Slush Fund" has transformed the way I work, how I make decisions, and tips for how you can start to build up your own. Mentioned in this episode: another surprise announcement! Tune in for the details.

Tarzan Kay is a former copywriter-for-hire who specializes in emails that are fun to read, and more addictive than Netflix. Her online courses teach how to write story-based copy and make consistent sales from a small email list, without using fear or FOMO. Her company's mission is to make high-integrity marketing the new status quo for online business. In a previous life, Tarzan was a music major and once did a 3-year stint in law school, in French! When T-Boss isn't writing emails, you'll find her taking mid-day dunks in the ice bath or playing Billy Joel's greatest hits on the piano. Tarzan and her family live in Ontario, Canada. "I was aware that there were some problems. I was making more money but I was no longer feeling fulfilled." Additional Links:Tarzan's Freebie: https://tarzankay.com/Get_Paid_Podcast Tarzan's Greatest Hits: https://tarzankay.com/greatesthits/ This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: What David Bowie and Tarzan Kay have in common. How Tarzan leveraged her looks (and her privilege) to get to where she is… and how she feels about it now. The experience that changed Tarzan's point of view about racial injustice. How using psychedelics changed Tarzan's worldview. Shifting from promoting affiliate products to promoting your OWN products. When your identity merges with your business... The different revenue sources Tarzan used to bring in a million. Is there a right and a wrong reason to sell to people? Marketing practices Tarzan left behind for good, practices she's recently adopted—and why. Who are Dr. Michelle Nazar and Kelly Diels and why does Tarzan love them? The good and bad side of having goals from Tarzan AND Claire's perspective. How Tarzan got out of her scheduling rut. Is owning a pool worth it? Tarzan's revenue forecast for 2021 and her take-home pay. Claire's Tip: Check out Tarzan Kay's ads for Course Launch Copy Kit on the Facebook Ads Library. Connect with Tarzan Kay: Tarzan Kay Join Tarzan Kay's Email List Tarzan Kay Instagram Tarzan Kay Facebook Tarzan Kay at TikTok Contact Tarzan Kay Step up Your Facebook Ads Game This episode of the Get Paid Podcast is sponsored by Claire's free training, the 5 Ad Formula for Selling Online Courses on Autopilot. Right now, people are spending way more time on Facebook and Instagram, which has significantly lowered ad costs for anyone currently running ads. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to grow your audience for cheap - go watch the 5 Ads Formula masterclass, and get at least ONE ad running ASAP. If you need extra help, Claire and her team of coaches have your back inside their signature ads course, Absolute FB Ads. Get all the details when you sign up to watch the masterclass at clairepells.com/5ads Now it's time to GET PAID. Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.

On a recent coaching call inside my ads training program, a client asked what her long-term ad strategy should look like, outside of the webinar ads that she had just made a great ROI from. Listen in to discover what I meant when I told her not to overcomplicate things, and how you should be thinking about your own strategy when it comes to paid traffic. Mentioned in this episode: The Lead Lab, our hybrid training and coaching program for people who want to get paid to grow their list with ads.

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Megan Flatt is the founder of Let's Collective, a business growth strategy firm devoted to making entrepreneurship easier. Let's Collective helps their clients make revenue-focused decisions and then create a strategy to get there. Megan recently launched a sister brand, Focus Sessions, providing dedicated, distraction-free virtual coworking to get your most important work done. Megan is obsessed with lattes, post-it notes and helping women make money. When not doing that, she's hanging with her husband and two kids, probably near the water, in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can catch up with Megan at letcollective.co or focus-sessions.com. "It's okay for me to pivot. I can grow, I can change and gather data. It's all okay." - Megan Flatt This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Megan runs how many coworking sessions per week? What a coworking session looks like and how they can help entrepreneurs. What COVID did to Megan's confidence as a business coach. Pivoting from high-end masterminds to affordable coworking sessions. Megan's original exit strategy — it cracked me up, but it was my original exit strategy, too! How do you know when it's time to burn it down? Why Megan planned a New Year's launch, but waited until June to officially launch. How she used her network to have a bigger, better launch. The strategies Megan is using to sell spots in Focus Sessions. Strategic advice for Focus Sessions directly from Claire. The surprising things that gave Megan confidence boosts when she needed it most. Connect with Megan Flatt: Let'sCollective.co Focus Sessions Let's Collective Instagram Focus Sessions Instagram Megan Flatt Linkedin Let's Collective Facebook Focus Sessions Facebook Let's Collective Email Focus Sessions Email Step up Your Facebook Ads Game This episode of the Get Paid Podcast is sponsored by Claire's free training, the 5 Ad Formula for Selling Online Courses on Autopilot. Right now, people are spending way more time on Facebook and Instagram, which has significantly lowered ad costs for anyone currently running ads. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to grow your audience for cheap - go watch the 5 Ads Formula masterclass, and get at least ONE ad running ASAP. If you need extra help, Claire and her team of coaches have your back inside their signature ads course, Absolute FB Ads. Get all the details when you sign up to watch the masterclass at clairepells.com/5ads Now it's time to GET PAID. Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.

Scarlett Cochran is a lawyer, wealth coach, and founder of One Big Happy Life, where she helps people take control of their money and create guilt-free spending plans to build wealth while enjoying life along the way. "Even at $1,000, my program is a no-brainer. I don't care how much money you make because I will make you a multi-millionaire". - Scarlett Cochran This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Why normalizing non-married partners as equal to spouses is important—and why Scarlet is bummed about getting married in the first place. Who is Tasha and what does she have to do with Scarlett? Dealing with the churn of running a membership. Going from a job and multiple income streams to focusing on one membership/product. What Scarlett felt was missing from other money-mindset books and her book journey. How Scarlett got a publishing deal—and decoding that deal. Why it's been hard for Scarlett to grow her team. What does it mean when someone asks you, "Why do you want this job?" and some tests to give applicants. What Scarlett did when she got frustrated with her business. Scarlett's financial and business goals for the year AND her expenses. Managing YouTube and recognizing the priorities in business. Scarlett's Facebook and Instagram ad plans. How Scarlett feels about free workshops and webinars versus paid workshops. Connect with Scarlett Cochran: One Big Happy Life Afford Anything Free Course Wealth Builders Society Instagram YouTube Pinterest Email Step up Your Facebook Ads Game This episode of the Get Paid Podcast is sponsored by Claire's free training, the 5 Ad Formula for Selling Online Courses on Autopilot. Right now, people are spending way more time on Facebook and Instagram, which has significantly lowered ad costs for anyone currently running ads. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to grow your audience for cheap - go watch the 5 Ads Formula masterclass, and get at least ONE ad running ASAP. If you need extra help, Claire and her team of coaches have your back inside their signature ads course, Absolute FB Ads. Get all the details when you sign up to watch the masterclass at clairepells.com/5ads Now it's time to GET PAID. Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.