Work Less, Earn More

If you had to start your business over with nothing, what would you do differently? Over the years, I've started about a dozen businesses. A couple did really well, a few failed, and a few I simply walked away from. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I'd build my current business if I were starting from scratch, without the connections, money or tools I have today. You'll hear the 10 steps I...

The very first video I posted on my YouTube channel went viral. It wasn’t professionally shot, I was nervous on camera, and I filmed it in my living room with the camera on auto. So what made it take off? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how that video went from a handful of views a day to hundreds of thousands of views, why it took months  before it finally caught on, and the...

What happens when you get everything you worked for and it still isn't enough? That's exactly where this week's guest, Sam Vander Wielen, found herself. Sam spent years building a career as an attorney, only to discover that the title, the salary, and the respect that were supposed to make her happy left her miserable instead. So she walked away and built a business from scratch — one that's since...

I used to believe raising my price would scare buyers off. Then I tried raising them, and... my conversion rate went from 6% to 13%! This episode breaks down what happened during our second $100K Mastermind launch. Second launches are usually the weakest, because they don't have the hype of a first launch or the momentum of the launches that come after - and I've definitely experienced that! But t...

I put all my effort into building an amazing course and thought that alone would be enough. Well, it wasn't- and it cost me a year or two of spinning my wheels before anything sold. In this episode, I'm breaking down everything I wish I knew before I ever tried to sell an online course. After almost ten years of doing this (eight of them actually profitable), I've learned the hard way what makes s...

In this episode, podcast coach and God-Led Business host Stefanie Gass joins me for an honest, unscripted conversation about the changes we've each made in our businesses over the last year - new platforms, overhauled teams, and product lines we simplified (or didn't, lol). If you're running an online business and wondering whether it's time to shake something up, this one is for you. In This Epis...

This week I'm breaking down a policy change YouTube announced a few weeks ago that's about to reshape how every creator reads their own analytics. It's a quick, practical episode for anyone who publishes on YouTube - or watches their view count as a signal of how they're doing. In This Episode, I Cover: Why YouTube changed how Shorts views were counted a year before this update What actually count...

Everyone's using AI to make more content, but Kimberly Ann Jimenez has taken a different path - she used it to rebuild how her entire business runs, and now she does more in half the time with a smaller team than ever. Today I'm sitting down with Kimberly to talk about her AI strategies and systems. She’s the COO of The Business Lounge and a woman who's spent about a decade helping service provide...

What if you could reclaim 10+ hours a week without working harder, waking up earlier, or finally finding the perfect productivity system? Grab my free 10-episode series, The $100K Method, for the systems that let me build a business that doesn't need me in every corner of it: https://www.gillianperkins.com/100k-method-signup Delegation sounds simple: hire help, hand things off, get your time back....

If your launches have been underperforming, the problem probably isn't your offer — it's the strategy around it. Today I'm sitting down with Shannon Matson, founder of The Social Bungalow and former corporate VP of marketing, to talk about what's actually working in online business launches right now. Shannon has built an eight-figure business helping online entrepreneurs build a signature offer a...

In this episode, I'm telling the full story of how one $27 live class turned into a $100,000/year business, and breaking down the exact process I'd recommend if you want to do the same with your own idea. In This Episode, I Cover: Why testing beats planning when you're picking your first product idea The exact 3-email sequence that got 50 signups with barely any audience The relaunch move that kee...

Wondering which funnel platform to finally commit to - ClickFunnels, Kajabi, GoHighLevel? Before you pull out your credit card, listen to this.  👉Grab my free $100K Method audio course here: https://www.gillianperkins.com/100k-method-signup After nine years and just about every funnel setup you can imagine, I've landed somewhere that surprises most people: you almost certainly don't need funnel s...

Work with Gillian Perkins: 👉 Apply for 1:1 coaching to grow your audience past 5,000 followers in 6 months: https://gillianperkins.com/apply-to-grow Everyone repeats the same advice: just be consistent and everything will click. I followed it for 2 years - posting as consistently as I could - and at the end of it my audience had barely grown and I wasn't making any real money. Sound familiar? In...

Most people hire help too early, delegate the wrong things, and wonder why they're somehow busier than before. I've made every one of those mistakes - so this episode is the conversation I wish I'd heard back when I was hiring my first team members. This one's a little different. My friend Sarah Noked, founder of OBM School , had me on her OBM Show to talk about the client side of a long-term OBM...

Is your online business making as much as you hoped it would? If not, listen to my free private podcast series: 👉 Stuck at Zero: Why Your Online Business Isn’t Making Any Money (And What to Do About It) 🔗 https://gillianperkins.com/stuck Most people who are trying to grow their audience aren't failing because they're lazy or untalented. They're failing because of a handful of very specific, very...

In today's episode, I’m sharing a conversation with content strategist Jana Osofsky all about how to simplify your content marketing strategy while increasing conversions. Jana explains her “capsule blog library” approach — a system built around creating a small collection of intentional, evergreen content that helps your audience feel ready to buy. We discuss why repetition matters more than cons...

Is your online business making as much as you hoped it would? If not, listen to my free private podcast series: 👉 Stuck at Zero: Why Your Online Business Isn’t Making Any Money (And What to Do About It) 🔗 https://gillianperkins.com/stuck Want to grow your business without a massive personal brand or a big ad budget? Chandler Bolt did it — to the tune of $75 million — and in this episode, he brea...

Is your online business making as much as you hoped it would? If not, listen to my free private podcast series: 👉 Stuck at Zero: Why Your Online Business Isn’t Making Any Money (And What to Do About It) 🔗 https://gillianperkins.com/stuck   If you've built any kind of following on Instagram — even a small one — you've probably noticed the same pattern: people like your posts, watch your stories,...

Is your online business making as much as you hoped it would? If not, listen to my free private podcast series: 👉 Stuck at Zero: Why Your Online Business Isn’t Making Any Money (And What to Do About It) 🔗 https://gillianperkins.com/stuck In today's episode, I’m breaking down the best free and affordable online course platforms in 2026. Teachable used to be the clear winner for new course creator...

Is your online business making as much as you hoped it would? If not, listen to my free private podcast series👉 Stuck at Zero: Why Your Online Business Isn’t Making Any Money (And What to Do About It) 🔗 https://gillianperkins.com/stuck   In today's episode, I’m sharing the one simple thing you should do right now if you dream of starting your own business someday. Even if you’re months or years...

YouTube has changed more in the past year than in any year before it — and it's mostly because of AI. Not just creators using AI to make content, but YouTube itself using AI to power the algorithm. That means a lot of the advice you've been following? It's already outdated. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 7 biggest shifts happening on YouTube right now and exactly how to adjust your strateg...

In this episode, Gillian Perkins breaks down her real-world experience trying over a dozen different online business models—sharing what worked, what didn’t, and which ones are actually worth your time today. From affiliate marketing and dropshipping to courses, memberships, and YouTube, she walks through the pros, cons, and earning potential of each model based on years of hands-on experience—inc...

An audience is the #1 thing that will make or break your business's success... but do you have one? If not, check out this early release video (not yet available on YouTube) about the biggest reasons your audience might NOT be growing: https://gillianperkins.com/early-access/   In today's episode, I’m sharing an *interesting* conversation with entrepreneur and coach Moe Choice about rebuilding aft...

In this episode, Gillian Perkins highlights the transformative effects of professional photography on branding. Sharing her own journey, she discusses how quality images boosted her confidence and improved her brand perception. Gillian offers essential tips for planning a shoot and addresses budget concerns, emphasizing the value of hiring experienced photographers. She encourages entrepreneurs to...

In today's episode, I’m sharing an inspiring conversation with Jen Gottlieb all about building visibility, becoming a confident communicator, and using public speaking to grow your brand and business. Jen shares her journey from actress to sought-after keynote speaker, along with practical strategies for getting on stages, crafting compelling presentations, and overcoming the fear of being seen. W...