Off The Charts Business Podcast with Nathalie Lussier

We’ve all heard the horror stories about the web design project from hell. And I’ve personally been on both sides of this tragic occurrence. You have a great vision for your new website, you hire a web designer, and usually things start off well, but soon things devolve and both sides are feeling frustrated and […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

Authentic marketing is such a hot concept. We all want to be authentic marketers, business owners, and people. But at what price does being authentic online really come? Now, I’m not saying that you should lie or hide things, but I think that sometimes trying to be authentic can sabotage your business growth. You can […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

Let’s tackle both sides of the business coin: how to generate great ideas, and how to make sure they happen. Without one or the other, your business is sunk. And both imagination and knowledge are inadequate if there is no action to follow through with it. You can check out the related post and video […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce...

For the past 9 months, my husband Robin and I have been working together in business. We’ve created a separate brand called AccessAlly, because we’re allies in business and life. We’re also both pretty driven ambitious Type A’s, who like to relax and take it easy sometimes. I’m often asked about how we’re able to […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscriber...

Is it time to upgrade to Infusionsoft or Ontraport (formerly Office Auto Pilot)? Here’s my side by side comparison! If you’ve been in business online for awhile, you might have reached a point where your current online marketing systems aren’t serving you as well as they used to. Maybe you have more products and need […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

If you’re in business, then you might have asked yourself how to convince clients and customers to take you up on your products and services. You’ve likely heard the term “money blocks” before, but I want to address the many different ways that we as business owners might be stopping people from giving us money. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

Today, we excavate your voice. Do you ever feel like everything you read online kind of sounds the same? It’s like we’re stuck in this echo chamber, and we just parrot each other’s words and ideas. But I know without a doubt that you have something unique and exciting to say, even if it feels […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

If you’ve ever wondered how to pick a business partner, then you’re going to love this because we’re talking about partnerships and how sometimes they can go awry. When you think of great partnerships you might think of… Lois and Clark. Steve Wozniac and Steve Jobs of Apple. Or Larry Page and Sergei Brin of […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

Ever wondered how to get the press to notice the great work you’re doing? Today, we’re taking a look at getting press: how it works, how to get more of it, and how to make the most of it. The press and most places that you want to be featured are in the content business. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mo...

If you’re looking to improve your own or your employees’ email communication… this one tip is going to help you develop excellent customer service skills in your company starting today. First, let me ask you a simple question… Have you ever received an email that made you feel awesome? I sometimes feel like the art […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...

I’m about to share with you my favorite money mindset quotes, but they’re not your typical money mindset stuff. If you love money, well we’re about to flip the table and talk about what money loves… Money can be a tricky topic for many of us: we all seem to have our own money issues. […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...

Do you have the right creative fuel to excel? If you’ve been eating nothing but junk food for days, your body starts to send you signals. Maybe it’s headaches, stomach aches, skin rashes, or mood swings. Then once you go back to eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies and “clean fuel”, your energy levels […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

In this WPEngine review we’re talking about website hosting recommendations, and why we switched hosts! When you run a business that relies on your website’s uptime, it’s important to have a fast, reliable website host. I still remember a few years ago when I had a personal website back in college, and my hosting company’s […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

One of the biggest obstacles to living life to the fullest is stopping yourself, or pushing off your happiness into the future. Let’s talk about a mythical place called limbo and how to get out of there when you’re stuck. You’ve heard of living in limbo right? It’s that place where you’re not quite where […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

This is the second installment in my 5 minute business book review series. You can listen to the first review here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Subscribe via RSS (non iTunes) Subscribe on Stitcher Book Review: 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More In this week’s book review, […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

I’m going to broach this topic head on because it’s something I see coming up a lot with people who discover the wonderful world of online business. Is it possible to have a successful online business if you don’t teach people how to create an online business? If you look around, it seems like all […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Now since this is the 30 Day List Building Challenge case study, I want to share more findings from all of our testing and research. I will tell you that most people don’t share these types of numbers or insights for free on their blogs, but I am so grateful to everyone who has joined […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

Last summer I had a crazy idea. I wasn’t launching anything, I didn’t need to hustle or sell a bunch of stuff… but I wanted to focus on building my email list, and document my results. That’s where the idea for the free email marketing training 30 Day List Building Challenge was born. It was […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...

The habits of success seem so straightforward, yet sometimes unattainable. Have you ever thought to yourself… “When I’m super successful I’ll be so disciplined. I’ll wake up early, exercise, drink green juice, get lots of focused work done, cook an incredible meal for my family, have time to write my novel, floss and be in […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

When you start feeling overwhelmed by jealousy or the comparison gremlins, you know it’s time to change your environment. For me, that means logging off Facebook, and getting off-line from the Internet too. It’s really easy to get into comparison mode when you’re immersed in this online world that we all work in. You can […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

How do you decide where to spend your time when you have so many competing things to do in your business? There are two major resources that you can invest in your business: time and money. So how you spend your time is just as important (if not more important) than how you allocate your […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...

One of the difficult aspects of running a business online is the need to put yourself out there. For people to see. For people to interact with. What I’ve learned in the past few years about my own visibility issues is this: there’s the everyday activities that you’re comfortable doing, and those lead to regular […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

In the last year, I’ve started to get a little more daring in my life and business. Between putting on my first live event, doing the 30 Day List Building Challenge, and launching the Daring Business Cultivator… there’s been a lot of waves in my part of the ocean. I’ve had more opportunities coming my […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acc...

Do you get bored doing the same old stuff, or have multiple passions as an entrepreneur? If you’ve realized that you can’t seem to stick to one business idea, market, or business model… you’re not alone, and there’s nothing wrong with you. You can call it being a serial entrepreneur, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, or even […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

When you start any business, it’s easy to get caught up in all the different things that you need to do to it get up and running. You’ve got to get a website and clients, create products, learn how to market yourself and your business, and take payments online. All these things take time and […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...