The Amy Porterfield Show

The unexpected gift I received from taking 5 weeks off. I just got back from a five-week-long sabbatical, and holy smokes, sweet friend — it was so much different than I thought it would be. Now, if you have been with me for a while (or listened to Sabbatical 101: How I’m Prepping for 30 Days Away From My Business), you know that taking an extended time away from my business is something that I ha...

The must-dos to make sure your audience is ready for your digital course Imagine this scenario:  You’ve got a solid email list. You’ve built up your social media following. You’ve got an engaged audience, they’re resonating with your content, and they want more. You know that the next step would be to serve up a digital course… But here’s the thing. You don’t have a course… yet! Not only do you no...

If you’ve ever considered writing a book, here’s what you need to know If you have been listening for the past few months, you’ve probably heard me mention that I’m writing a book. This has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, and with a lot of hard work and a little help from the universe, it’s happening.  I have been in full-swing book writing mode, and as a ‘first-timer,’ I’m lea...

From living in the SFO airport to running $20M in VC funds, Arlan shares her incredible journey My guest on this episode is an absolute inspiration -- and I don’t say that lightly. Her name is Arlan Hamilton, and she is the managing partner of Backstage Capital, a company that she founded while houseless. Backstage Capital is a new kind of Venture Capitalism (VC) -- one that invests in founders wh...

If your usual routine has you feeling uninspired, try doing something different Do you ever get that feeling that you need to shake things up a bit in your business?  Maybe things have started to feel a little bit stagnant, or you’re not as excited about your online business as you once were. Maybe you feel like you’re just going through the motions, and are getting bored. Or maybe you’re just in...

How to ditch the golden handcuffs and create a life on your terms As a photographer, influencer, course creator, author, and host of the wildly popular Goal Digger podcast, Jenna Kutcher is one of the most talented content creators out there. I love and respect Jenna so much not only because she is a digital marketing extraordinaire, but she’s hands down one of the most grounded women that I know....

Being a perfectionist only holds you back from taking action If I were a gambling woman, I’d bet there’s been a couple of times where you’ve really struggled to make a decision, or procrastinated taking action on something because it wasn’t 100% perfect. Maybe it was a really big decision, like whether or not you should launch your business or a podcast. Or maybe it was something smaller, like dep...

When your students fall off the horse, use these strategies to get them back on If you have an evergreen course, then this episode is for you, sweet friend because I’m diving deep into an issue that most evergreen course creators face -- and that’s losing the attention and engagement of your students.  And even if you haven’t created your evergreen course yet, if you’ve ever taken one, you know ex...

Opening up on social media can be hard, but it will pay off in the long run Have you ever truly thought about what life was like before social media?  I may be dating myself, but I remember writing notes to friends and family and dropping them in the mail, snapping pictures with Polaroid cameras, and calling a friend (whose phone number I knew by heart) when I needed some social interaction, inste...

Your playbook on how to establish boundaries, stop people-pleasing and release control One of my best gal pals Julie Solomon is the textbook definition of a triple threat entrepreneur. She’s the host of The Influencer Podcast, has launched several successful online programs and masterminds, and is a first-time author of the much-anticipated book, Get What You Want.  I respect and admire Julie so m...

These words of wisdom have been essential to my growth as a business owner As an entrepreneur, I’m sure you’ve gotten advice about how to run your business from just about everybody -- your family, your friends, your next-door neighbor, even the random barista at Starbucks that you happened to strike up a conversation with.  Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. And sometimes, you get a piece o...

My step-by-step process for pulling off an online event like a pro Lights… Camera…. Start video?  Live events sure look a whole lot different these days than they used to, wouldn’t you say?  When I first started my entrepreneurial journey 13 years ago, in-person events were really the only way to get your community together in one place at the same time. Today, we have countless options available...

Ed shares his best mindset tips for achieving happiness and success simultaneously My guest on this episode is a top business leader, peak performance expert, and global keynote speaker who just happens to be the go-to guy for building happiness and success simultaneously -- and let’s be real, who doesn’t want to do that?!  His name is Ed Mylett, and if you haven’t heard any of his content before,...

Here’s how to pull off a sabbatical and make sure you actually enjoy taking it Have you ever thought about taking a sabbatical?  When I say sabbatical, I mean taking an extended period of time away from your business or work to travel, pursue your interests, or heck, just relax. I don’t know about you, but for many years I thought that only people with careers in higher education were “allowed” to...

How you use your strengths and weaknesses to your advantage An Enneagram is much more than just a funny word.  It’s a system of personality typing that identifies nine types of people and how they relate to one another and the world. It’s not just a powerful tool for personal growth, but also a great resource for transforming relationships in your personal and professional lives. You’ve probably h...

What’s the point of working your life away? Instead, let’s do less and make more. If you’re a new business owner or are ramping up to launch your business soon, I would hedge a bet that you have some ideas about what it takes to become incredibly successful. In fact, you’re probably thinking that in order to make the kind of money that you want and stay ahead of the game, you’ll need to be working...

The step-by-step playbook I used to nearly double my podcast downloads If you’ve listened to Online Marketing Made Easy for a while, you know that a) it’s been a true labor of love, and b) a) it’s come a loooooong way since I first started it nine years ago. It’s taken a lot of hard work and late nights burning the midnight oil to become what it is today -- and it's all paid off because we recentl...

This strategy has been used for centuries by the most brilliant minds in business In a world where most people play the short game, playing the long game offers a big advantage because it ensures your success as an entrepreneur for your entire career.  If you ask me, that sounds pretty great. So, why doesn’t everybody do it? The reason why so many entrepreneurs forgo playing the long game (or comp...

The co-founder of Olea & Fig shares how she generated $200K in digital course revenue in less than 2 years There is, quite literally, nothing that brings me greater joy than to see my students become incredibly successful. It’s what drives me to keep creating, teaching, and pushing myself to be the best version of myself that I can be. And that’s why I’m so excited to share this student success st...

There’s a reason it’s said that investing in yourself is the best investment you can make Newsflash: As your business grows, you need to grow too.  You’re probably thinking, “Well, duh, Amy -- that’s obvious.” And I agree, it is. But the thing is, all-too-many entrepreneurs completely neglect their own growth and development as their business grows. It’s super easy to do, and believe me, I can rel...

Newsflash: When your email list grows, so does your business I get asked about list building allllll. the. time. And when I say all the time, I mean in my DMs, in my Lives, on social media -- everywhere!  It’s not that list building is particularly sexy or the latest and greatest thing in digital marketing. It’s such a hot topic because when your email list grows, your business grows right along w...

Learn actionable strategies for boosting your self-confidence We all know that person who can walk into a room and totally own it without even having to speak a word. I won’t lie -- every time I see that person, I’m a little bit envious of their natural confidence. You’re probably thinking, “But Amy, you’re out there in front of the world! You are a confident person!” And I’m here to tell you that...

What I do to turn jealous thoughts into something productive Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a jealousy hangover. You know, the lingering envy you have after seeing another entrepreneur achieve something that you want in your own business.  I’ll be the first to admit, I’ve had a jealousy hangover or two and as you’d expect, they’re no fun. But instead of letting these unsettled feelings get the...

Learn my tried and true process for shooting like a pro each and every time You’ve laid out your course modules and lessons. You’ve written your scripts. You’ve listened to your pump-up song on full blast, and you’re ready to record your course videos. There’s only one minor problem -- you have absolutely no idea where to start, and what to do. Good news, my sweet friend. I’m going to tell you exa...

If you’re ready to grow personally and professionally, try this simple practice If you’ve been with me a while, you know that I am a huge fan of journaling. Without a doubt, this super simple practice has helped me calm my busy mind, foster my creativity, and stay organized. It has brought so much to my personal and professional life that I can’t even imagine what things would be like if I didn’t...