Laptop Empires Podcast

If you have a service-based business or you're freelancing, acquiring clients is one of the first things you need to focus on. With much competition out there, you'll need effective ways to get clients and grow your business. Chris Orzechowski joins us for this episode to share how he acquired clients for his copywriting business. He has this client acquisition thing mastered and he'll be talking...

In this day and age, YouTube is considered one of the most powerful and popular search engines in the world, so jumping on the YouTube bandwagon is a good idea for your business. Now, creating a YouTube channel may be simple but growing your subscribers is one heck of a different story.  We're thrilled that Jeff Rose graces us once again with his presence in today's podcast episode to help us furt...

There are a lot of lessons we've learned for the past years and these things are not only about running and growing businesses but also about random things in life. We've met a lot of people and most of them made a huge impact both in our lives and how we do our business. On today's episode, listen as we talk about business topics and the important lessons we've learned in the past years. We'll ta...

We can't even count how many times we use the phrase, "The money is in the list,". It still is and always will be!  Many of you may be interested in learning about our writing process. What exactly transpires when we sit down and write an email to our list? How do we do it and how long does it take? If you want to hear the answers to these questions, hit that play button and keep tuning in to our...

When it comes to your finances, tracking every dollar spent is important to avoid asking yourself where your money went or go into panic mode when a big one (like taxes!) comes in. On today's episode, let's hear from top CPA and financial guru Belinda Rosenblum as she tackles the importance of knowing and tracking your business finances. What's more exciting is that she'll teach you how this can a...

Mindset plays an integral role in achieving success in every area of your lives, be it business/career, finances, relationships, health, etc. Changing your mindset is not an overnight task— you need an expert to help you go way deeper. On today's podcast episode, we're sharing a recording from a live training inside our Laptop Empires coaching community. We brought in a very special guest, Brian G...

When it comes to pricing, people tend to lose their minds! The fear and uncertainty if people will buy the products or not are just some of the issues with product pricing. If we come to think about it, this is not as complicated as we think it is yet it is not as easy as pulling numbers out of thin air. So for today's episode, we will discuss how to find that sweet spot when setting the price of...

After publishing a blog post, one of the biggest challenges is determining how to grow your blog. And what's the best way to learn how to make money blogging than hearing it straight from an expert! It's a great privilege having Jeff Rose as our guest on today's podcast episode. Jeff is a successful entrepreneur and he's best known for his personal finance blog called Good Financial Cents, and his...

There are many aspects of Facebook ads that we find very useful and effective in growing audiences and driving sales. We actually say things about this stuff that some people and other Facebook marketers disagree on, but we know better!  We test and try these things before sharing about them. So, on this episode, we're debunking the MYTHS about Facebook ads. Don't miss this one because we'll surel...

Have you ever heard, "Staying small is the next big thing for business"? This is actually a line from the title of the book "Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business" by Paul Jarvis. This approach is not a typical business model but definitely something to ponder. If you haven't had a chance to check out the book and you're interested with the concept it's presenting, t...

Going down memory lane, it's nice to look back on how we started and how things have changed as we go further in our businesses. The things that we could've done better and those things we are happy that we did. Now on our 100th episode, listen as we talk about random things in our business over the years, what we've learned, our plans for our business, and what we want our lives to look like in t...

Sharing our income reports has pros and cons. Some may find it motivating and encouraging while others may consider it a form of bragging, which is definitely not our intention.  And we have been asked numerous times if we are going to do income reports here at Laptop Empires... and the answer is NO. On our 99th podcast episode, we talk about our reasons why we decided against sharing our earning...

Running several businesses all at the same time will definitely make you overwhelmed especially if you are just starting out. Having the foundation and resources do really matter so you would be able to keep up with the struggles. On this episode, we will share with you how we were able to get through the first year of Laptop Empires while managing our own separate businesses, going through the pe...

Are you looking for a way to bring attention to your business to sell products and services on Facebook? Then building a powerful audience is a MUST! Today's a special episode because this is the very first time we've ever invited one of our students here on the podcast - joining us is Rachel Nice. Stay tuned as she shares her journey and we'll also impart ideas and strategies to build a Facebook...

How time flies! It's been a year of podcasting and a lot of things had happened, from launching courses and hiring different people to building teams and more. It seems like things are just getting better and better and more exciting! For our podcast anniversary episode, let's talk about what happened since we started Laptop Empires and hear some of the members' success stories. Listen 'til the en...

Building your own business is a fantastic idea BUT managing a business while simultaneously raising kids is a different story! You'll face unique challenges on how to balance your responsibilities as a business owner and as a parent.  On our 95th podcast episode, our very own Mike Yanda– the co-founder of Laptop Empires and owner of Red Dirt Marketing shares his journey as a stay-at-home dad of tw...

Facebook video ads and live streaming are so awesome that you just have to start and make use of these features to grow your business even more! This tool is incredibly powerful in attracting more audience and creating trust and authority to your brand. In today's episode, we will talk about how we apply videos on our Facebook ads for our clients and how it generates quality audience and potential...

One of the most common ways bloggers can make money is through ads... BUT these ads can actually compete to hold the attention of your readers from the content which you work hard for. In short, they can be a distraction and the readers hate them most of the time. So have you ever wondered if there are other avenues to earn more income without placing these ads? The answer is YES and in this episo...

Your website is your online real estate, it is your home on the internet. People visit your site to see what you've got so you have to give them the best user experience you can offer. Furthermore, you have to make the most out of every click and visit to your site so you can start to build relationships with people and grow your following even more. In today's episode, let's talk about Bobby's ne...

If you want to earn more money from your business, whether it's a new one or a more established business– you need to think of creative ways and desirable offers that will attract both new clients and existing ones. Sometimes, these ideas are the simplest ones that you just think less about and require you to move out of your comfort zone. On this 91st episode of the Laptop Empires Podcast, we wil...

Affiliate marketing is presumably everyone's dream. It's a great way for bloggers to drive revenue. Imagine, you don't even need to sell your own products (you can if you want to) and yet, this can enable you a steady stream of passive income if executed properly and effectively. Joining us again on today's episode is Alex Nerney- one of the highest paid bloggers in the biz and also co-founder of...

How many emails do you receive in a day? For sure it's a ton and despite the said number, there are particular emails that draw your attention to click, read and even execute their call to action. Email marketing is still one of the backbones of digital marketing. It's a powerful approach to reach and build engagement with your target audience. If you're in our email list, "Here's why I spent $3k...

Are you one of those people who continue to ask why SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is significant for business? OR are you one of those who've seemingly heard for the nth time how SEO is an essential tool in digital marketing, however, you may still not have a firm grasp of how truly powerful SEO is? We, ourselves, know how complex this creature is and that is why we've decided to hire an SEO gu...

Selling courses or product info, just like any other business, could be risky especially if you aren't sure what audience to outreach, which products or courses to sell, or how to go about selling and scaling them. Of course, nobody wants to hear crickets during a launch, right? On today's episode, we interview one of the well-known online personalities in the personal finance field, and also the...

Collaborating with other people to bring your brand or your business to the next level is something you might want to consider. It can open the doors to many other opportunities in the end. But what if these other people are your competitors? The thought of losing some of your audience to them sounds scary, but actually, it's not like that. In this episode, we cover how to effectively collaborate...