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It’s Q&A Weekends! A while back, Omar changed his Twitter handle from @BizRepublic to @TheOmarZenhom, and one listener wants to know why. Well, he’ll tell you why. He’ll also tell you why it made sense, what the ramifications of losing the old handle were, and how you can decide whether to make a similar move. Let this experience be your guide! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  | ...

It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY again! In today’s episode, we discuss the online business opportunities with the lowest initial costs. For an extra-lean startup, these kinds of businesses are the cheapest way to get your entrepreneurial wheels off the ground. Listen in, and decide which can work for you! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   |  How To Subscribe Give us a Rat...

In case you haven’t heard, it’s a global economy. That means having customers (and team members) all over the world. So how can you deal with the time zone problem? Can you provide reliable customer service from the other side of the planet…even in your sleep? That’s what we’re talking about today. No matter what time it is where you are, click play and find out how to serve your international cus...

If your business is a membership service, the cancellation process has to be carefully designed. While some prefer to let dissatisfied customers self-cancel, others insist on making it a two-way decision. Which is best? The answer will depend on you, but there are some standard principles to help you decide. Listen in and find out how to craft the best policy for the business you’re running. SUBSC...

When you’re just starting out, spending money on marketing can seem risky. Thing is, it’s money you should be spending. In today’s episode, we show you how to budget appropriately for marketing, bearing in mind both your costs and the importance of building your reputation early. No matter how lean your startup is, marketing is must! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud...

Personal branding is a crucial aspect of business branding. That’s why we’ve brought in yet another extra-special Guest Teacher to help you master the art! Ramon Ray is the founder of Smart Hustle Magazine and an expert in all things branding. In today’s episode, he’ll show you how to fuel your business with the strength of your individuality! Gain credibility, earn trust, and let your business re...

If you know our host Omar Zenhom, you know he’s a voracious reader. In today’s episode, he discusses how he chooses the books he reads. By systematizing his reading choices, Omar gets the maximum benefit from the time he sets aside for professional development through reading. You can do it too! Just click play to learn how! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   | ...

It’s Q&A Weekends and today we’ve got an audience member with a conundrum: He’s a recently graduated aspiring entrepreneur with no money to start a business. Should he just get a conventional job? Would regular work hurt his ability to start his own business? Can he do both? We chew this loyal listener’s predicament over. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast...

It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY! What better way to celebrate than with an exciting episode? Today, you’ll learn how to deal with all the requests for changes to your product that customers will inevitably suggest. We’ll show you how to be responsive to feedback while at the same time staying true to your own principles. Don’t let the crowd overwhelm you! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  | ...

Your sales page does a lot of work for you – but is it doing a good enough job of closing the sale? In today’s episode, we discuss the features every sales page should have in order to guarantee the sale goes through. By addressing common last-minute objections that keep many customers from clicking the final checkout button, you can seal the deal every time. Click play to find out how! SUBSCRIBE...

No matter what you sell, quality onboarding is essential. So when it’s time to offer product tutorials, what’s the best format? Some say text-based, others prefer videos. In today’s episode, we discuss both. Which works best? Can they be combined? Find out all this and more – click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   |  How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & R...

So you’re starting a blog. Good! But what should you start with? In today’s episode, we discuss the 3 kinds of blogs that make for a killer debut. With these opening blogs, you can make your mark, stand out from the crowd, and start earning credibility right away! Listen in and hear how you can knock your audience dead – right out of the gate! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |...

Customer psychology isn’t always easy to understand. Fortunately, this week’s must-read book helps! Sean D’Souza is the founder of psychotactics.com. His book- The Brain Audit, is a comprehensive and understandable tour of basic consumer psych. By knowing a few psychological principles, you can appeal to the mind of your customers, leading to greater sales and retention rates- no ink blots require...

Entrepreneurship can be alienating. When your normal-job friends don’t get what you’re doing, who can relate? In today’s episode, we discuss the places you can go to meet like-minded fellow independent business people. Both online and offline, the entrepreneur may be independent- but you’re never alone. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   |  How To Su...

It’s Q&A Weekends, and today’s episode is about…podcasts! Are they still a viable way to content market? With the increasing popularity of podcasts, the competition has never been fiercer. That doesn’t mean you can’t step in and grab YOUR share of the audience. Click play and find out how! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   |  How To Subscribe Give us a Rating &...

Frequent reading is a fundamental habit of the entrepreneur. It increases your knowledge, skills, and critical business thinking immeasurably. But how can you find the time? We’ve got a system that’ll have you cruising through the pages and finishing up to 50 books a year. It works for us- let it work for you! Plus it’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCl...

Coding is becoming one of those basic life skills like reading. For the entrepreneur, it’s essential. Yes, you can hire out, but learning basic coding skills can lessen your dependence on that. So where should you go? In today’s episode, we share our recommendations for online coding schools. It’s easier and less expensive than ever to learn, so what are you waiting for? Click play, and get ready...

Can your business benefit from outsourcing your personal chores? Can you better manage your business with someone else managing your life? It’s possible. In fact, we did our own little experiment with exactly that! We had pros take over some of our domestic duties so that we could zero in on work. The cost/benefit ratio was surprising! Click play and hear all about it! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS...

You’ve built your email list. Now what? In today’s episode, we offer the three kinds of emails that every one of your subscribers should be getting. These emails will keep your customers on the hook and develop the relationships that eventually lead to (you guessed it) sales conversions. Click play, and turn those email addresses into revenue! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |...

Can you build an independent business while travelling the world? Our special Guest Teacher thinks so, and he’s here to tell you how! Travis Sherry has been on the road for years, and he’s got the tricks to making it affordable, sustainable, and practical. Learn how you can see the world and make a living at the same time! Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast...

It’s Q&A Weekends, and today one listener wants to know how to redesign their sales page without taking the current one down. Redesigns are always needed from time to time, so how can we pull them off without disrupting the flow of business? There is a way. Click play to hear all about it! Plus: one extra special tip you’ll want to hear for any page redesign! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  ...

Video is one of the best ways to communicate with your audiences, so finding the right editor is crucial. While anyone can point and film, it’s the editing that makes your sales and content videos effective and professional. In today’s episode, we discuss what to look for in an editor, and how to tell from their portfolio if they’ve got what you’re looking for. Click play, and hear how it’s done!...

The internet world is big out there and there’s no shortage of graphic and icon services. How do you choose the right one for you? In today’s episode, we share our recommendations for getting the best logos and artwork at a price that works for you. Plus, it’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY! Click play and find out which services we trust! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   |...

Haters: It’s rumoured that they’re just gonna hate. Today’s episode is a topic near and dear to our hearts. Haters come in many forms. Some can even be useful to your business. Others, not so much. Click play and learn how to deal with your worst critics professionally and productively with our practical, actionable advice. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher  |  SoundCloud  |  Podcast Feed   | ...

Publishing daily content is no easy feat. What goes into it? How is it possible to publish quality blogs, videos, and all the rest day in and day out? Well, friends, it can be done. We do it, and we’ll show you how in today’s episode. Learn how to plan and execute a daily publishing schedule that’ll build momentum – all without getting overwhelmed. Click play! SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher...