Stamping Is My Business Podcast

In our last episode , we looked at the first six of Napoleon Hill's 12 Principles of 'Think & Grow Rich.' We continue with the second half of that list in this episode. I think you'll find that anyone who follows this list is putting themselves on the path to success in their Stamping Business AND personal lives. Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign...

When Napoleon Hill published 'Think & Grow Rich' in 1937, it's a safe bet he didn't think it would reshape the entire world of personal and professional development. Now, over 100 million copies later, TAGR has been studied, taught, and repurposed for just about every walk of life. In this episode, I'm going to start looking at the 12 Basic Principles of 'Think and Grow Rich' and how you can apply...

There are certain things on your To-Do List that can't be accomplished in one sitting... but they shouldn't take months to do, either. For those big (but not SO big) tasks, you can apply the 30-Day Goal productivity strategy! What is it?  How do you specifically apply it?   Listen to this episode and find out! Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up...

When it comes to my business, I struggle just like everyone else. That may surprise some of you, but every business owner struggles with something. In this episode, I'm going to share my struggles with you, as well as the strategies I use to (mostly) overcome those struggles. Strategies you may be able to use, as well! Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to...

This pandemic is putting Stamping Business Owners... EVERY business owner... through some tough times. With the constant drumbeat of negative news, it can be tough to stay positive, much less get excited about working your business. But that's exactly what we all have to do. In this episode, I'm going to share 3 strategies I use to stay positive.  AND I'm even going to throw in a Bonus strategy at...

Every Stamping Business Owner should have a YouTube Channel. However, many of you struggle with coming up with the ideas and time you need to create the actual videos. In this episode, I'm going to share a super-simple strategy to create lots of quality YouTube videos in a short period of time. Follow this strategy, and you'll always have new videos to post! Enjoy! And if you're not a member of th...

When it comes to being productive, there's nothing more important than starting the day strong. If you have a strong morning, you're much more likely to have a strong, productive day. But how do you start the morning strong?   In this episode, I'll go over my morning routine and share the three things I do every morning to get focused and hit the ground running. Enjoy! And if you're not a member o...

Gone are the good old days where you could just post to your blog and Google would send a bunch of traffic your way! Even though it's not quite as easy as it used to be, though, there are still plenty of strategies to get found online! If this is something you struggle with, I'm going to share a bunch of strategies to get found online that you can implement today!  Remember, the more you get found...

Working from home is never easy, but for many of you, it may be even harder now. Maybe you have a spouse or child at home who's usually at work or school.  If that's the case, the challenges of working from home become... well... a lot more challenging. In this episode, I'm going to share five tips for working from home.  Implementing these tips for you (and the whole family) will make you more ef...

With the delays we're already seeing in production and shipping, and the worsening conditions of this pandemic, it's not unreasonable to think there may come a time when you're not able to sell any product. If that happens, what happens to your stamping business? In this episode, I'm going to share some advice and tips to not only keep your business running, but growing and thriving, as well! Enjo...

Earlier this week, I asked you via email what your biggest challenges were when it came to sales, and you shared some great questions! In this episode, I'm going to answer some of the most common sales questions and challenges you let me know about. If you're not already on my mailing list, sign up at www.stampingismybusiness.com/maillist Also, in this episode, I refer to the List Building/Email M...

Does the Paper Crafting industry have a future? This is a question I'm asked often. On this episode, I'll answer this question, and several others I've received from you over the past few weeks. If you have questions, you can always email them to john@stampingismybusiness.com . During the podcast, I mention the How To Craft Your Stamping Business Plan Class.  You can find that at http://stampingis...

ALL Stamping Business Owners deal with some level of stress and overwhelm.  Frankly, its impossible to avoid completely. Having said that, there are several things you can... and should... do to minimize the amount of stress and overwhelm in your business... and your life. In this episode, I'll share 5 strategies you can implement today to do just that! During the podcast, I mention the free Stamp...

One of the biggest issues plaguing the Stamping Business community is Stamping Business Owners who don't charge what their worth. In this episode, we'll look at why people aren't charging what they're worth, and I'll share three steps you can take to change that! Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at  http://bit.ly/simbmail

One strategy that's served me well in my business is the principle of 'Two Ears, One Mouth.'  Not only do I use it in my own sales and marketing, but I encourage my clients to use it in their sales, marketing, recruiting and downline management, as well! What is it?  How do you apply it to those different areas? That's what we're going to cover in this episode. Enjoy! And if you're not a member of...

Lots of Stamping Business Owners are so afraid to fail, it stops them from even trying. In this episode, I'm going to show you why failing isn't a negative... it's a positive!  Not only that, but the more you fail, if you fail forward fast, the greater success you'll ultimately achieve! Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at  http://bit.ly/simbma...

My business was not always the well-oiled machine you see today. In fact, when I started my business... it was ugly! How ugly?   REALLY ugly! Find out just how ugly I'm talking about... and how I fixed it... in this episode. Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at  http://bit.ly/simbmail

How much can YouTubers really make?  Is it possible to generate a full-time income with your YouTube videos?  If so, how long does it take? In this episode, we demystify the hidden world of YouTube monetization and tell you how much you can make with your YouTube videos... and how to do it! Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at  http://bit.ly/si...

Sooner or later, I ask my clients this simple, three-word question: "What's The Plan?" Unfortunately, most of them don't have an answer... and that's when we get to work ! In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of a plan, as well as the broad strokes for putting one together. Enjoy! In this podcast, I reference an upcoming Boot Camp.  You can find more info about it at http://www.stampingis...

Do you want an endless stream of customers who are not just willing, but EAGER to do business with you? Believe it or not, it's easy. Follow the instructions in this episode and you'll never lack for customers (or profits) in your Stamping Business! Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at  http://bit.ly/simbmail

If you REALLY want to make positive changes in your Stamping Business, you have to Stop The Insanity! What do I mean by that? Well... that's what we're going to cover in this episode. Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at  http://bit.ly/simbmail

We all have problem customers, and dealing with them can sometimes be a whole new problem! But... deal with them we must.  So, in this episode, I'm going to share three simple strategies that will allow you to effectively (and with minimal pain) deal with problem customers in your stamping business. Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at  http://...

People usually start working with me because they want to change something about the way they're running their Stamping Business. Unfortunately, many of them make a very common mistake which needs to be corrected before we can start the REAL work. In this episode, I'll tell you what that thing is, and how you can be successful at making real changes in your business. Enjoy! And if you're not a mem...

One of the most common questions I hear from Stamping Business Owners is, 'Where do you find the time to do everything you have to do in your business?' Although the question is common, the answer is actually pretty easy. In this episode, I'll share that answer... and it may surprise you. Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at  http://bit.ly/simb...

As a Stamping Business Owner, education is important.  In fact, continuing professional development is one of the biggest keys to success. However, education without execution just makes you a really smart, but unsuccessful Stamping Business Owner. In this episode, we'll talk about both, why so many people fail to execute, AND how to change that! Enjoy! And if you're not a member of the SIMB Maili...