Does it sometimes seem as if only the experts or gurus are making any money? When you think about what to blog about or what niche to get into, is your first thought about what you know and what you're an expert in? Many people think so, and the unfortunate side effect is that many allow this to become a big barrier. Many don't feel as if they're an expert on anything at all, so they feel like they're screwed before they even start. Is this you? Here's the thing... being an expert … [Read more...]
How To Secure And Safeguard Your Online Business In An Uncertain Economy
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Do you set up reasonable precautions for your business in the event of a major change in the economy or some kind of national event? That's what I'd like to discuss today for a few minutes with you. This post is going to be a little bit different than the usual fare. But, I think it is rather important. And, it applies to you even if you don't have a business yet. Basically, it applies to anybody with any money. I'm the last person in the world to go into agreement with economic … [Read more...]
Can Blogging Generate Enough Income To Quit Your Day Job?
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There's a lot of people these days looking for alternative ways to make money. Some people have lost their jobs and are looking for alternatives. Some aren't having much luck finding a job and are, too, looking for alternatives. Some just want to make some extra money. And, you have some more who just want to get OUT of their jobs because they know there is something better. In this environment, you're going to have a lot of people looking for business opportunities. And, those kinds of … [Read more...]
A Stupidly Simple, Yet Powerful Technique Of Keeping Laser-Like Focus On Your Business Goals
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If there is ONE issue that I hear from folks all the time about what's getting in their way in business, it would be... OVERWHELM. And, going along with that is the idea of losing focus, not being certain what to do next, and generally just being flustered. When there are seemingly so many things that have to be done simultaneously in order to find success online, overwhelm is pretty much the natural reaction. I mean, let's see.... you're supposed to blog a few times per week, make … [Read more...]
When Is The Right Time To Ask For The Sale?
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As you're building your blog or online business, are you afraid to ask for money? Be honest. :) One of the biggest barriers I see when I'm helping people generate revenue from their blogging - primarily when they're in the beginning phases - is simply the willingness to ask for a sale. The fear of asking for money then leads many traditional bloggers down the roads of: Well, let me just focus on building my audience and I'll monetize later. Well, let me just build up the … [Read more...]
Buh-Bye To 2012, Bringing On 2013
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As I begin writing this post, I'm sitting here on the couch in my family room. Macbook Pro on my lap. Spongebob Squarepants playing on the TV. And, a kid sitting on either side of me watching it. :) Not a bad way to kick things off. And, in a way, it is fairly representative of what my 2012 has looked like. Family and business. There hasn't been a lot of room for much else. A few highlights of 2012 include: I re-branded DavidRisley.com as the Blog Marketing Academy. The Inner Circle … [Read more...]
3 Huge Wastes Of Time And Money When I Started My Business [Reader Question]
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Anybody who makes it seem like the growth of their business was nice, linear, and strategic... is lying. It rarely goes that smoothly. And, we all make mistakes. Today's reader question of the day comes from Jason Ulsrud, from The RSC Project. He asked: "Looking back when you started your online business, what 3 things did you do that ended up being a huge waste of time and money?” Really, good question. It really got me thinking about the early days of my business and really thinking … [Read more...]
The Simple Secret To Getting More Done In Less Time
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Have you ever had the experience where you're about to leave town on vacation, or business trip or something... and all of a sudden you get a lot done right before you leave? Now, recently I just went through a whole remodeling and we just moved. Literally, as I’m recording this… just yesterday we moved all of our furniture into a different house and the place is still a disaster. We've got a lot of work to do to get everything ship-shape in this house and we still got to clean up the … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Build “Mick Jagger” Level Confidence & Grow Your Business Like A Rockstar
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This is a guest post written by Rich Schefren. You can connect with him and get more strategic business tips like this on facebook. If you exuded confidence... Could you make more sales? Could you get more strategic partners? Could you have better relationships? Personally, I’ve never met a successful entrepreneur or guru in the market who didn’t have self-confidence. And if you don’t feel like the most confident person in the world, then you need to work on at least … [Read more...]
9 Tips On Balancing Family Life And Online Business
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One of the most challenging aspects of building up an online business has nothing to do with business at all. It is one's family life. Whether you're a parent of young children (as I am) or you're caring for older members of your family, it can often seem like it is a distraction from your goals online. Of course, that's not the attitude we want to have. Our families are important - far MORE important than any blog or website. It isn't something that can be abandoned, and those who find … [Read more...]
David has been blogging for 15 years, and generating a six-figure income at it for the last 12. He is the founder of Blog Marketing Academy. 
David Risley has been building and operating authority blogs for 15 years, and operating a six-figure business doing it for a decade.
