The Ready Entrepreneur Podcast

This is Season 4 of the Ready Entrepreneur Podcast! We have been encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs, championing the opportunity of online business and providing tips, strategies and ideas since 2019 (there are 52 episodes in a season). This episode is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to move forward with a clear understanding of the reasons why you should start an online business, and a path y...

In this episode, Case discusses how serious creators can still be seen and heard online by focusing on delivering valuable content to a waiting audience.   Viewing the creator economy through the lens of social media, it can look like a world of shouting, hijinks, and scams.  The most popular people swear, dance, act silly, disparage their enemies or wallow in controversy, all on their way to mult...

In this episode, Case discusses how aspiring online entrepreneurs must consider three important factors, and three corresponding relentless actions to complete before starting an online business.  In this Episode, learn: How to obtain the confidence you need to get started with your online business How to find the time to work on your business idea Where to obtain the money to invest in your busin...

In this episode, Case discusses how now is the time to discover self-sufficiency and relying on yourself. The way everything is going, your best bet is on your own thinking and skills. The path to stability is through online entrepreneurship and the quick and proven methods for setting up earning opportunities on the Internet. In this Episode, learn: Your value to the forces of society depends on...

The TikTok Flip Flop marks a dramatic change for the way online entrepreneurs and the Creator Economy are viewed by government and  business. Over a year, legislators changed their mind about the threat of the TikTok app, largely due to a recognition of the value of online creators. But how impactful is the impact? In this episode, Case discusses how the TikTok issue really shows the interest in o...

In this tenth special bonus episode of the Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case Lane provides insight into the impact artificial intelligence (A.I.) could have on your online business.   Case looks at the eight platforms featured in the Real Stories series and predicts how creators may use the apps, tools and functionality in their businesses. Case reviews each platform and covers...

In this ninth and final episode of the Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case explains the details behind making money as an Online Course Creator.   If you want to make a business out of delivering education, knowledge or training to students, how do you know the platform is right for you?  Case gives a complete summary of how earning as a course creator works, what you should know...

In this eighth episode of the Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case explains the details behind making money as an Online Freelancer.   If you want to make a business out of providing products and services for someone else's business, how do you know the platform is right for you?  Case gives a complete summary of how online freelancing works, what you should know to be a freel...

In this seventh episode of the  Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case explains the details behind making money as a social media influencer   If you want to make a business out of your social posts,,  how do you know the platform is right for you? Case gives a complete summary of how social media influencing works ,  what you should know to be an influencer, and where the money come...

In this sixth episode of the  Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case explains the details behind making money as a virtual coach.   Virtual coaching is providing your coaching services over the Internet.  If you want to start a virtual coach business,  how do you know the platform is right for you? Case takes a deep dive into how virtual coaching works ,  what you should know to be a...

In this fifth episode of the  Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case explains the details behind making money with an eCommerce store.   An eCommerce store lets you be 'behind the scenes' as a manager of product, but you have to be on top of the details - production, packaging, distribution - to make sure your deliveries get to your customers. If you want to start an eComme...

In this fourth episode of the Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case explains the details behind making online money as an affiliate marketer.   If you are interested in promoting other people's products, in exchange for a commission or percentage fee, should you start your online business as an affiliate marketer?  Is the platform  right for you? Case discusses how affiliate ma...

In this third episode of the  Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case explains the details behind how money is made online with YouTube.   If you want to start a video channel,  how do you know the platform is right for you? Case takes a deep dive into how YouTube works ,  what you should know to be an online video personality, and where the money comes from once you get set-up and go...

In this second episode of the  Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case explains the details behind making money as a podcaster.   If you think podcasting is the right online platform for your business venture, what do you need to know?  Case gets into the details about how podcasting works, what you should know to be a podcaster, and where the money comes from. The Real Stories Behind...

In this first episode of the  Real Stories Behind Making Money Online series, Case explains the details behind making money as a blogger. If you want to start a blog,  how do you know the platform is right for you? Case takes a deep dive into how blogging works ,  what you should know to be a blogger, and where the money comes from. The Real Stories Behind Making Money Online is a multi-part serie...

In this fourth and final part of the series, Case continues discussing the lessons learned at Funnel Hacking Live 2021.  In this episode, Case covers Day 4 of the conference - Impact - and the speakers who shared their secrets to success from the stage. The impact of a business on an entrepreneur, the community and the world is measured not by the balance sheet, but by the actual value the entrepr...

In this third part of a four part series , Case continues discussing the lessons learned at Funnel Hacking Live 2021.  In this episode, Case covers Day 3 of the conference - Traffic - and the speakers who shared their secrets to success from the stage. Understanding how to drive traffic to your sales funnel is at the core of a successful business. Without customers finding you and engaging with yo...

In this second part of the series, Case continues discussing the lessons learned at Funnel Hacking Live 2021.  In this episode, Case covers Day 2 of the conference - the funnels - and the speakers who shared their secrets to success from the stage. While the funnel is a technology tool you can use to market your products and services, it's your ability to attract and maintain customers that w...

Live from Funnel Hacking Live 2021, Case reviews the conference and learnings in part one of a multi-part series.  In this episode, Case covers Day 1 of the conference - the foundational learnings from Russell Brunson and other speakers - and what you can learn as an aspiring entrepreneur focused on starting your own business.   This episode provides tips and strategies to think about as you creat...

In this episode, Case discusses key fundamental ideas to keep in mind when launching your business.  This is the Ready, Set, Go of your business journey, and the time to make sure you have accomplished everything you set out to do for your future customers.  This is the 9th and final part of a series covering the fundamentals of getting started with your online business.  To start from the beginni...

In this episode, Case discusses the potential long list of administrative, legal and regulatory activities you may need to do if you are running a business.  DISCLAIMER: all or none of these activities may apply to your situation. Check your local jurisdiction and laws, and seek professional advice to find out what you need to do. This episode is part 8 of a 9 part series covering the fundamentals...

In this episode, Case explores the good, bad and ugly factors of using social media  for your business.  Social Media is your storefront, operations, marketing, production, distribution and infrastructure.  But it's also where you connect with friends, get the news and learn. For many aspiring entrepreneurs this presents a conflict that gets social media mixed up in business...and vice versa....

When you use the Internet for business, you have to separate the platforms from your personal use.  Sometimes the lines can be blurred, but you want to avoid crossing over. In this episode, Case discusses how to make the most of being an online entrepreneur, without mixing up your Internet use.  In this part 6 of a 9 part series covering the fundamentals of getting started with your online busines...

In this episode, Case discusses how to make the Do, Buy, Delegate decision when it comes to hiring people for your business.  Many solopreneurs do all the work themselves, which can lead to burnout and frustration.  But others hire too soon, or delegate too much, which can lead to damaging errors and concerns. How do you make the decision around which way to turn? This is part 5 of a 9 part series...

In this episode, Case discusses how to create a plan of action for starting your business.  You will be able to save time, and be productive if you spend time researching and planning the activities you need to do to move forward.  This is part 4 of a  9 part series covering the fundamentals of getting started with your online business, Case goes through tips and strategies you can use to begin to...