Building and running a business is a bit of an art and science put together. The world of entrepreneurship definitely has certain strategies to it that are rather universal… while there’s also quite a lot you just have to figure out along the way.
Running a business requires skills in managing your own mindset, productivity, management, systems and more. In a lot of ways, there’s a lot of personal growth that goes along with building and growing your own business.
I’ve been at it now for almost 25 years. That doesn’t make me an expert, by any means. But, I have some things to share.
Top Articles On Entrepreneurship
84 Lessons From 20 Years As An Online Entrepreneur (Updated)
A summary of 84 lessons that I have learned over the course of 20 years as an online entrepreneur, through highs and lows, and different businesses.
How To Avoid The Most Common Pitfalls While Growing Your Online Business
There are 3 things that are absolutely the most common constraints to people working on building their online business. Here’s how to avoid them.
Starting An Online Business: 6 Dangerous Habits That Can Sabotage Your Success
Starting an online business can seem pretty hard… especially if you have one of these 6 common dangerous habits. The first step is to know what they are…
Need A Plan of Action?
This 28-page free report from our Document Vault is designed to serve as a guide for how to best spend your available time to start an online business from scratch. No “secret tactics”. Just an orderly, logical progression.
Smart Survey System: Your Guide To Using Surveys To Grow Your Business
It is common to overlook the power of surveys. It is also common to use surveys in a way which just isn’t effective. In this guide, we’ll cover the strategic…
Branding And Product Names: Changes In My Business And Why
Choosing brand names and product names for your business… and how I am re-working my own business (and why).
Online Business Startup Costs: How Much Should You Expect To Spend To Start A Money-Making Blog?
How much does it cost to start up a new online business? What should you expect to pay? Here are my recommendations and what you can expect.
4 Core Principles For Choosing Software and Plug-ins For Your Site
22 years of experience in using different software and plug-ins for my business resulted in these 4 important lessons. Perhaps they will save you some time.
Is Your Online Business Protected Against The Unexpected? 6 Points Of Online Business Self-Reliance And Digital Sovereignty
Do you own and control the data, hardware and software that your online business relies on? This mini-workshop covers how to maintain digital sovereignty.
AI Copywriting Tools – Why I Just Say No
AI copywriting tools like Jarvis have their place, but risk cheapening the idea of online content even further.
Real Talk On Recent Pivots At The Blog Marketing Academy (And Why)
Some real talk about the recent changes at the Blog Marketing Academy… and some adjustments being made moving forward.
My (2021) Home Office Setup For Blogging And Content Creation
I recently re-did my home office to make it better for my health, productivity, and convenience for content creation. In this video, we go “behind the scenes” on my office,…
How To Cut Your Dependency On Big Tech (And Why You Might Want To)
A hard look on the danger posed by market dominance and dependence on Big Tech – and how we can reduce our reliance in our own lives, our blogs and…
Growing Your Blog In 30 Minutes: 10 High Impact Tasks You Can Do To Impact Your Blog In Only 30 Minutes Per Day
If you only had 30 minutes per day to spend on your blog and online business, what things can you spend your time on which would actually move the needle?
The Realities of Blogging For A Living – What Is It Really Like?
An inside look (and video) of the realities of blogging for a living – from a 20-year veteran of full-time online business. Both the good… and the bad.
7 Strategies On Balancing Family Life, Online Business, And Working From Home
How do you balance out working from home and your family life? How do you keep distractions down? Here’s what I have found REALLY helps…
How Long Does It Take To Make Money With Your Blog? (My Answer To This Common Question)
How long does it take to make a blog profitable? How long does it take to reach a certain income level? I get asked alot… and here’s my full answer.
How To Use A Blog (Properly) To Market A Local, Offline Business
A lot of people think of blogs for marketing an online business. But, how useful is a blog for an offline business? Do they work? Are they worth the work?
Our Businesses Don’t Exist In A Bubble. Some Thoughts On Money, Our Economy, And The Bigger Picture
None of our businesses exist in a bubble. After doing some of my own research on money and our economy, I wanted to raise some attention to the bigger picture…
84 Lessons From 20 Years As An Online Entrepreneur (Updated)
A summary of 84 lessons that I have learned over the course of 20 years as an online entrepreneur, through highs and lows, and different businesses.
Instant Authority: 5 Simple Strategies To Becoming A Leader In Your Niche (Without Depending On Others)
How do you become an authority in your niche? How can you do it without having to wait on others to recognize you? Here are 5 strategies to engineer instant…
When Is The Right Time To Monetize Your Blog?
Should you monetize your blog right from the beginning? Or should you wait to build up your audience first? Here’s my official answer…
The Simple Secret To Getting More Done In Less Time
What if we could make every day as productive as the day before we leave on a vacation?
How To Handle Complainers And Rude Emails To Support
Got a nasty email from a reader or customer? Got a complaint? Maybe it is out in the public and you’re worried about the right way to handle it? This…
Reality Check: A Blog Is Not A Business
A blog doesn’t make money. If one wants to make money, you don’t start a blog in order to do it. Here’s some real-talk about exactly what makes money -…
The Danger Of Reading Blogger Income Reports
Many people read blog income reports. I even used to post my own. However, I stopped long ago. Here are the reasons why I stopped posting them… and why I…
Blog Monetization: The Exact Business Model Proven To Make Money Blogging
What does a real blog monetization strategy look like? What’s the business model? This guide will walk you through the business model to make money blogging, step by step.
What To Focus On: A Simple, Numerical System For Ranking Your Ideas And Figuring Out What To Do, When
How do you decide which project or idea to work on first? What should you be spending your time on right now, given all that you have to do? This…
Let’s Talk Strategy!
You can book a call with me anytime to talk about your business one-on-one. Whether you are just starting out and need some direction… or just want a second set of eyes… I’m happy to talk. Book a strategy call. No long-term coaching agreements. I hate those.