The CEO Teacher Podcast

Have you ever released a resource or product and no one buys but you aren't sure why? Chances are you are missing out on something big...huge even!  Truth be told, a lot of times when we promote our products, no one is paying attention. People are bombarded with information every day and we've gotten really good at tuning people out. So when promoting, you need to have a strategy, a plan, that spa...

I have always dreamed I'd be able to speak to the amazing and incredibly smart Jasmine Star and she did not disappoint. Jasmine has changed my outlook on business and her "tell it like it is" perspective is beyond refreshing. She inspires me daily and I know you'll feel the same. Jasmine Star is a photographer and business strategist from Newport Beach, California. She dropped out of law school an...

I'm laying some truth down today and it may be just thing you need to hear in your season of life. I've said this so much, but I think we all need a little reminder. If you are wanting to build a sustainable business that gives you a life that you love and a business you enjoy showing up at, you have to play the long game. Creating a business is not a get rich quick scheme. When we build something...

I have come to the realization in my journey as an entrepreneur that if you want to see results, you have to set goals. I knew if I wanted to see massive results in my business that I had to be intentional with my execution of each and every step working towards that goal. This, unfortunately, is where a lot of people go wrong. They set the goals, but do not take action towards them. Without a pla...

We talk a lot about business and building your own empire here on The CEO Teacher® podcast, but I want to talk to you about something that must happen in order to have a successful business- self-care. If self-care is something that you struggle to fit in, I urge you to make time for it. It isn't only important, but it is necessary. Burn-out doesn't get you to your destination faster. Doing all th...

Distractions. They are everywhere right? Especially when it comes to our devices. How do we get the work.. quality work ...that needs to be done with all these interruptions? I'll be honest with you, this has been very hard for me to do and is something that I am still learning how to manage daily. I really had to dig down deep and come to terms with why I am letting these distractions limit my pr...

Hal Bowman is a former teacher who travels all over the world and speaks to schools and leaders across the nation about their climate and culture. He focuses on helping students, teachers and school leaders thrive in their environment and make great schools even greater. When I say that Hal is one-of-a- kind, he truly is. His energy is contagious, his quick wittedness is unmatched and his passion...

One thing that people tend to underestimate is their Instagram profile. Think about it..your Instagram profile is the first thing that people see. It is their first impression. It tells them exactly what you are about and what you stand for. It will help your audience understand who you are, what they can learn and how you can help.  They want to know all the details! And your profile is their fir...

Perhaps one of the most underused marketing tool of all time is Instagram Direct Messages. Instagram Direct Messages are the heart of my business and the #1 marketing strategy I give to everyone. I started connecting with my audience through direct messages two years ago and they allowed me to get to know my audience personally. This has been so important for my business and, I think, one of the r...

Instagram Polls is one of my most favorite ways to connect with my audience. If you are not utilizing this feature on Instagram, then today's episode is going to tell you the importance of connecting with your audience and how Instagram polls is a unique way to obtain information that you can't get anywhere else. In this episode you will learn: The importance of using Instagram polls to connect wi...

One of my favorite social media platforms is Instagram! I don't have a hundred thousand followers, but it really doesn't matter. I am able to connect with my true fans every single day through strategies such as stories and hashtags. Now, I've mentioned Instagram tips and tricks before, but it is so important to reiterate how to use connection marketing with your brand so people will remember who...

I often hear how creating a course is difficult. I'm here to tell you that creating the course is the easy part.  It's the launching of the course and sustaining the momentum that is actually the most difficult part of the game. There are some key things that you need to keep in mind though when creating a successful course that will lead you and keep you on the pathway to success.  Today, I'm giv...

You may not be ready for this episode... and that's completely OK. Remember, we are all in different places in our journey. However,  I did think this was an important episode for me to record because I want you to start looking into the future. I want you to start thinking about where you want your business to go and how you are going to be able to sustain it.  Today, we are talking about the imp...

This was one of my favorite episode yet! So many things resonated with me that Christine said that it felt more like a therapy session than an interview. I first met Christine at the Kajabi Summit where she introduced herself to me and we instantly  connected. Christine is a psychologist in New York who has focused on the topic of  procrastination for about 15 years. Christine has a unique way of...

I first got to meet Mel on a coaching call with my coach, Rick Mulready. He gave me some valuable information about my own business that was so good that I knew I had to get him on the podcast to share his wisdom with you. Mel is an industry leader that teaches entrepreneurs about thought leadership. Mel's primary focus is helping people who have wisdom, knowledge and expertise that they want to g...

I had the pleasure of meeting Colin Boyd at the Kajabi Summit in California where we got to share the stage and talk about our love and our passion for transforming people's lives. Colin's passion is helping online experts gain confidence to communicate their message on their platform in a way that sells. In today's episode, Colin is going to teach you how to confidently get on stage or your platf...

Finding out how to best serve your audience is vital. However, many people aren't sure how to do this and gain quality feedback. Today I'm giving you 5 quick tips about surveying your audience and getting results that will move your business forward. In this episode you will learn: How to ask your audience about their pain points How to avoid yes and no questions The importance of keeping it short...

Most people fall into two categories...they love Facebook because it's what they've known or absolutely hate Facebook.  I get you-I was there too! I didn't like Facebook at one point either, but I knew my mindset needed to change. I knew that Facebook was important for my business, Facebook was necessary, and this may surprise you...but Facebook is still king. In this episode you will learn: Sever...

Previously on our Friday Quickies we've learned about the importance of opt-ins and how to get them on your webpage,  how to grab leads and how to put them in Leadpages and how to collect email addresses and collect that virtual money. Once we've been paid with people's email addresses though, it's important for us to figure out how to nurture those people and get them to become fans for life! Tod...

I was invited to be on a panel at the Kajabi Summit and let me tell you... it completely blew my mind. Speakers like Amy Porterfield, James Wedmore, Jasmine Star and Rachel Hollis were there as well as many others. These people have been my guide and impacted my business in more ways than you can imagine. Not only was I able to learn from and connect with some of the most influential people in the...

"I've created an epic opt-in that my audience will love, but I have no idea how to get it to them!" Sound familiar? Today's Friday Quickie is all about generating leads and how to get your opt-in in the hands of your audience. I discuss Leadpages and why you should be using it to build your business. In this episode you will learn: what a lead is and its importance information on creating differen...

Rick Mulready, my coach and the host of Art of Paid Traffic, works with entrepreneurs to help them grow their business. Rick has been in online advertising for nineteen and a half years and has worked with major brands like: AOL, Yahoo, Funny or Die, Vibrant Media and many others all over the world. Rick's background is in online advertising and his focus is Facebook and Instagram advertising.  He...

Today's Friday Quickie is a quick business strategy that will help you gain access to people's email addresses and have them be your target audience. In this episode you will learn: About solving your ideal customer's problem. How to change your mindset about capturing emails. How to create opt-ins that convert to sales. DOWNLOAD MY 10 STEP GUIDE TO SELLING YOUR TEACHING RESOURCES HERE ! CEO TEACH...

Welcome to another episode of the The CEO Teacher® Podcast! Mel Abraham taught me some powerful stuff last week. "How do I get noticed in a world full of people just like me?" I had this question all the time. In today's episode, I'm talking all about how you can stand out and become a thought leader of your industry while staying true to yourself. Good news! Mel will be featured on the podcast in...

Email marketing is the #1 reason why my business has exploded! Today, I'm throwing some stats your way about why building your email list should be your top priority. In this episode you will learn: How finding a unique idea to increase email open rates is vital. How subject lines matter more than you realize. How promotional emails can be a game changer with your audience. DOWNLOAD MY 10 STEP GUI...