Stamping Is My Business Podcast

For the past two weeks, my wife, Liz, my son, John, and I have been in Lisbon, Portugal. It's been a great vacation, and I can't wait to get back to work! Wait... you're having a great vacation... and you can't wait to get back to work? That's exactly right! You see, when I take time to myself and "recharge the batteries," it make me a much more productive, enthusiastic entrepreneur. In this episo...

Entrepreneurs are full of ideas. It's a blessing... and a curse. You see, I'd be working on something, when a new idea would pop into my head. When that happened, I couldn't stop thinking about the new idea, and I wasn't able to focus on the task in front of me! If really impacted my productivity in a negative way... ...until I created "The Idea Wall!" What is it? How does it work? How will it hel...

When you're a solopreneur, getting pulled away from your business happens more than usual. Sometimes, it simply can't be helped. However, the most important thing is getting back to business as quickly and efficiently as possible. So, how do you bounce back from an extended time away from your Stamping Business? I'm going to give you an easy three-step plan in this episode! Enjoy! PS - If you're n...

It happens to all of us sooner or later... A sales slump! It's never fun to go through one, but when it does happen, there are definitive steps we can take to get out of that slump as quickly as possible! I'm going to tell you those steps in this episode! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to  https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport  to sign up today!

I often ask my clients if they're 'playing to win,' and almost all of them say yes... initially. Then, I explain the difference between 'playing to win' and 'playing not to lose.' Once I do that, a lot of them have to change their answers . What am I talking about? Find out more in this week's episode! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to  https://go.stampingismyb...

There are a lot of reasons why Stamping Business Owners don't succeed. And the truth is, many of them are problems of our own making . The good news is, since we created the problems, we can also create the solutions! In this episode, I'm going to share three things that may be holding you back from the success you deserve, as well as how to address and fix those potential problems! Enjoy! PS - If...

A surprisingly large number of Stamping Business Owners are making a very big mistake when it comes to their email. Most of them don't even realize they're doing it. This mistake is almost certainly costing them business . Ironically, it's also one of the easiest mistakes to correct. What is it? In this episode, I'll tell you exactly what it is AND how to quickly and easily fix it! Enjoy! PS - If...

It happens to all of us. Sooner or later, we run out of gas. No matter how energetic we are, there are going to be times when we just don't have anything left in the tank. When that happens, trying to "push through" can often be counter-productive . Instead, you should take some time to recharge your batteries . In this episode, I'm going to share five different ways to do just that, so you can re...

Instagram is one of the most important social media sites for Stamping Business Owners! Because what you do is so visual, and because Instagram relies on photos and videos exclusively, the two are naturally aligned. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words." But how do you grow your following on Instagram? In this episode, I'm going to give you a simple strategy to follow that will allow...

Why is it that some downline just do what they're supposed to do without any pushing or prodding from you... ...while others do very little (or less) no matter how hard you push them? Is there something you can do to recruit and inspire more of the first type of downline? Absolutely! In this episode, I'll tell you exactly what you need to do to grow a thriving, business-building downline ! Enjoy!...

Have you ever tried selling a product you thought was great, but your customers didn't buy it? Have you ever asked your customers what class they want you to do... then did that exact class... but your customers didn't buy it? It happens all the time, and it's VERY frustrating. The question is, what do your customers REALLY want??? In this episode, I'm going to tell you! Enjoy! PS - If you're not...

Most Stamping Business Owners have a full-time job, in addition to their Stamping Business. The question is... can you be a successful Stamping Business Owner AND have a full-time job at the same time? Absolutely! In this episode, I'm going to share the steps you can take to maximize your chances of Stamping Business success even though you already have a full-time job! Enjoy! PS - In the episode,...

Goal setting is an important part of growing your Stamping Business. Unfortunately, most Stamping Business Owners fail to set goals in a way that maximizes their chances for actually achieving them. In fact, in many cases, the way they sometimes set goals almost guarantees they WON'T achieve them ! One way to avoid this problem, and give yourself the best possible chance for success, is to apply t...

Your most important marketing tool is your Mailing List! 85% or more of your sales will come from your Mailing List subscirbers! So, it's really important to make sure you're adding new subscribers to your list every day. And that mailing list building funnel begins with your Lead Magnet (otherwise known as your Incentive Gift). Putting together an irresistible Lead Magnet is a pretty straightforw...

We all have a ton of possessions! But there's only one possession that can truly be considered our GREATEST possession. In this episode, I'm going to reveal that possession, and how you can use it to build your Stamping Business to its most profitable, productive, efficient and satisfying potential! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusin...

Are you planning on setting any 2023 goals for your Stamping Business?   Well, you really can't set realistic goals if you don't take a few minutes beforehand to crunch some very specific numbers. In this episode, I'm going to tell you what those numbers are, why they're important and how, exactly, to crunch them! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.st...

The unfortunate truth about Stamping Businesses is that most of them fail.  However, that doesn't mean YOUR Stamping Business is destined for the same fate. If you understand the reasons why most Stamping Business fail (there are only a handful of them), and know how to correct for them, YOUR chances for success increase exponentially! In this episode, I'll detail the main reasons why Stamping Bus...

For as long as I can remember, I've always recommended getting on the phone to call your customers and prospects. Nothing yields better overall results than phone calls. But I always hear the same response... "I HATE phone calls!" Most of the time, what that really means is, "I'm afraid of getting on the phone!" So, in this episode, I'm going to share 5 Tips To Help You Get On The Phone! Enjoy! PS...

Do you ever feel like you don't have time? No time to get your marketing done? No time to create your class projects? No time to call your customers or downline? Basically, no time to run your stamping business!? Well, you're not alone, but I have some good news: We can find you some more time... and not from where you might think! What am I talking about?  Find out in this episode. Enjoy! PS - If...

Overthinking is a problem that almost all Stamping Business Owners face.  It leads to a lack of progress, growth and, ultimately, success. However, there are three questions you can ask yourself every time you catch yourself overthinking something that can go a long way from eliminating it. I'm going to share them with you in this episode. Ask yourselves these questions each time, and you'll spend...

If you haven't read the book, Atomic Habits , by James Clear, you definitely should.  There are some great lessons on how to break bad behaviors, adopt good ones, and make progress through small, incremental gains . Incremental (or 1%) gains is the focus of the story I recount in this episode.  You hear how a Coach helped a group of people overcome an amazing losing streak through the cumulative p...

Did you know there are things you do from the minute you wake up to the moment you go to bed that can make you less productive? These self-sabotaging actions are not often connected with productivity, but they can have a devastatingly negative impact on it. In this episode, I'm going to share three things you're probably doing, from morning until night, that are making you UNproductive that whole...

Have you ever wished you could get more results from the time you're putting into your Stamping Business? Of course you have.  We ALL have! In this episode, I'm going to share five simple things you can start doing TODAY to begin making you more effective immediately ! Enjoy! PS - If you're not on the  SIMB Mailing List  yet, don't forget to sign up at  https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freerepo...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to market too many specials to your customers at the same time?   You're not the only one!  They probably do, too! In this episode, I'll share some strategies on how to market multiple specials in a way that not only prevents everyone from feeling overwhelmed, but also maximizes the effectiveness of your specials , as well! Enjoy! PS - If you're not on the  SI...

Marketing  is one of, if not THE most important factor in determining how successful your Stamping Business will be. Here are five marketing tips you can implement right now to help your business grow faster and more consistently. Enjoy! PS - If you're not on the  SIMB Mailing List  yet, don't forget to sign up at  https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport