The Get Paid Podcast: The Stark Reality of Entrepreneurship and Being Your Own Boss
Claire Pelletreau
Claire Pelletreau was just starting to grow her side business as a Facebook ad and marketing consultant when her full-time job disappeared. Desperate to land enough clients just to pay the bills, she was disappointed at how difficult it was to find real tactical advice that would help actually her get paid month to month. The Get Paid Podcast is Claire's attempt to pull back the curtain on the reality of running an online business. All these people pulling in "six figures" - how are they ACTUALLY doing it? What kind of money do they take home after expenses? What are those expenses, anyway? Are they truly "solopreneurs" or are they supported by a team? What does that team do for them? How are they marketing their offerings and growing their lists? How long did it take to get to where they are? You'll discover how different entrepreneurs get paid and what it costs them to bring in that money.
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May 31, 2016 • 1h 1min
Denise Duffield-Thomas: $1M in Annual Revenue, Money Blocks and All
Welcome back to the Get Paid Podcast! I am super excited about today's guest, founder of Lucky Bitch, and author of the Get Rich, Lucky Bitch book, Denise Duffield-Thomas. Over the last few years, I have become a huge fan of Denise's, and I am incredibly excited that she has agreed to be on the show today. On this episode, she answers some of my toughest questions, including how much she gets paid, what she does to get paid, and why she continues to host certain events even when they aren't particularly profitable. She gets completely transparent with me on the show and shares her tips, insight, and favorite motivational quotes with you to help you advance your business to the next level and learn what it takes to run a million-dollar business.
May 27, 2016 • 1h 4min
Smashing Liz DiAlto's Revenue Records with a Completely New Spin
This week I interview one of the most inspirational women in the entrepreneurial world, Liz DiAlto. You know, it is always music to my ears when a guest on the show says "I'm an open book" and is willing to answer some of the most challenging, personal questions that I try to ask. Liz is one of those "open book" kind of people and in this episode, I ask those questions that I am sometimes too shy to ask others – how she gets paid, how much money she makes, and what service is her top-earner. Liz also shares a lot of valuable tips that can be incorporated into your business as well as fun facts about herself, her life before business, and why she feels her business and life intertwine so seamlessly that working doesn't really feel like "working" to her.
May 20, 2016 • 57min
Chase Reeves: "This Shit Is Hard"
Today I am ecstatic to interview Chase Reeves, co-owner of the Fizzle show! Since I began podcasting, I've always known that I wanted to get inside Chase's head; talk to him about his goals, dreams, aspirations, and accomplishments. My dream finally came true today! I speak with Chase about the Fizzle podcast show, his views about business and feeling successful in this crazy business world, as well as ask him some very intimate, personal questions about life as a business leader.
May 13, 2016 • 1h 7min
Tanya Geisler: Your Starring Role and In-Person Coaching
Imposter syndrome, imposter complex – whatever you want to call it, it affects thousands of successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives each and every day. I first heard the term "imposter complex" after listening to another podcast interviewing Tanya Geisler, leadership coach and my guest on the show today! I was blown away with the realization that I wasn't alone in these feelings, tons of other successful entrepreneurs are experiencing it, and that there is actually a term for it! Today, I talk with Tanya about the imposter complex, what it is, and how it can be both good and bad for our businesses.
Apr 29, 2016 • 1h 2min
Corbett Barr: Audience or Product First?
If you've listened to the show for any length of time, you know by now that I am a huge fan of Fizzle. Fizzle has literally helped me develop and grow my business from its inception. On today's show, I had the opportunity to interview the CEO of Fizzle, Corbett Barr. Although I've heard his story about how Fizzle was developed several times before, I still had a few questions that I wanted to be answered. Listen as he shares his story, lessons that he has learned from a previously failing business, and how he used those experiences to make Fizzle the fabulous online community that it is today.
Apr 14, 2016 • 42min
Laura Roeder: $200K a Month and Going After More
Small businesses and solopreneurs know that social media and content marketing can significantly impact the growth and development of their company, allowing them to reach more potential clients and get paid. However, most entrepreneurs and small businesses don’t have the time to dedicate to creating and publishing new tweets and FB posts several times a day – or have the money to hire someone else to complete these tasks. Today, I talk with Laura Roeder, the owner of the social media management & scheduling tool, Edgar, and ask her some tough and personal questions about her business, how it works, how much she gets paid, and what Edgar offers to business owners that other SaaS programs don’t.
Apr 7, 2016 • 31min
Chris Guillebeau on Book Publishing Myths and "Born for This"
Book publishing has become a market that is sometimes overlooked. Many people believe the misconception that book publishing is simply not very profitable – not to mention a lot of work! This lead me to wonder exactly how much work is involved in writing and publishing a book and how much can an author make? I sat down with Chris Guillebeau and asked him some hard questions about his business. He shared with me how he gets paid through multiple streams of income, attributing 50% of his income to writing and publishing books. He explains what he does during the pre-launch period of publishing his books as well as how book tours can help authors improve audience awareness and increase sales. I also get a sneak-peek explanation about his newly released book: Born For This.
Apr 1, 2016 • 1h 8min
16 Tools, Apps & Companies We Hope Never Go Away
Season 2 went by super fast, didn’t it? I know it has for me and my awesome co-host, Val Geisler. In today’s episode, Val and I created a little game – I call it “The Claire & Val Newly-Wed Game.” We talk a little about some of the other apps, tools and websites that we use on a daily basis and try to guess why we love them – some aren’t necessarily “business related.” These are fun apps that we use to help us with personal development, focus and concentration, motivation, or just to add a little color and style to our daily routine! I’m sure you will love them as much as we do, so let’s dive right in, shall we?
Mar 28, 2016 • 56min
Hiring Help: Who, When and How to Bring On Support
Have you ever heard the phrase “You have to slow down to speed up?” This phrase perfectly summarizes what it’s like to hire a contractor, team, or agency for your business for the first time. Today, Val and I talk about some of the fears that small business owners and solopreneurs around the world often have before hiring someone else for the first time. I know, it’s scary handing over a piece of your business to someone else! However, with the right tools and preparation, you can make the hiring process painless.
Mar 22, 2016 • 1h 2min
How to Track Numbers When You Don't *Get* Google Analytics
Welcome back to The Get Paid Podcast! In this episode, my good friend Val Geisler and I talk about using Google Analytics to help you grow your business. I know, Google Analytics can take a little time to learn how to set up and what metrics are most helpful. So, today, Val and I talk about which metrics we use in our own business, explain what each of these metrics are and what they show you, as well as provide a brief walkthrough on how to set up or evaluate a couple of these metrics.
