After recently reading through Sean's thread I have decided to pursue creating my digital marketing agency.
His insights completely opened my eyes to the opportunity that is all around me. I ended up purchasing his course and am in the beginning stages of building my own business that will set me free from 9-5.
My goal is to follow his outline and to grow a business that will provide me with the opportunity to quit my job. My goal is to follow his steps and accept the challenge to make 5k/month within 90-days.
Below is the checklist that Sean provided (here is the awesome thread once again) and I am going to update it as I progress
Day 1
SETUP
X represents completed task, O represents task in progress or waiting
X Started thinking about your business brand including your business name.
X Thought about what kind “feel” you want your business to have. Write out at least ten possible names.
X Looked up “online marketing company” and checked out the first few sites – got a feel for what they do and what I'd like to differently.
O Consider taking a class or two on Udemy.com or Lynda.com to get an overview of the online marketing world. Strongly consider also going to QuickSprout.com/University
X I thought about the industries that I would like to serve. Looked specifically at local businesses in my area and identified ones that:
X Write out (or type out) your motivation. Why are you interested in starting this business?
X List out the amount of money you would like to make in your first month, second month, following months. Include your first year’s goal.
X Go online and look up other online marketing companies (again) – jotted down everything that I liked and would like to emulate.
X Put together my USP.
X Came up with my three packages & pricing.
X Thought about my ideal client, and I have composed many traits that make up my "Avatar."
X Came up with my business name.
X Came up with my business tagline. Simple, to the point and value oriented.
X Picked my business colors.
X Got logo done using Upwork for $50
X Wrote up my 1-page business plan
O Set up your corporation. Haven't done this yet. Merely just waiting until I have a couple of sales under my belt. Will revisit this task in a couple of weeks.
X Bought my domain using GoDaddy. Also unwittingly bought my hosting through GoDaddy but plan to switch to a different service in January. Pretty lame that GoDaddy makes you wait two months before switching hosts.
X Created my homepage. It is a one-page landing page that has About Me, Services and link to Contact Form.
X Bought business cards to hand out to potential clients
So I am nearly all set up and ready to roll! I am still interested in taking an Udemy course on online marketing. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Tomorrow, I start the most important process of all...
Selling.
His insights completely opened my eyes to the opportunity that is all around me. I ended up purchasing his course and am in the beginning stages of building my own business that will set me free from 9-5.
My goal is to follow his outline and to grow a business that will provide me with the opportunity to quit my job. My goal is to follow his steps and accept the challenge to make 5k/month within 90-days.
Below is the checklist that Sean provided (here is the awesome thread once again) and I am going to update it as I progress
Day 1
SETUP
X represents completed task, O represents task in progress or waiting
X Started thinking about your business brand including your business name.
X Thought about what kind “feel” you want your business to have. Write out at least ten possible names.
X Looked up “online marketing company” and checked out the first few sites – got a feel for what they do and what I'd like to differently.
O Consider taking a class or two on Udemy.com or Lynda.com to get an overview of the online marketing world. Strongly consider also going to QuickSprout.com/University
X I thought about the industries that I would like to serve. Looked specifically at local businesses in my area and identified ones that:
- Are in wealthy industries
- Aren't very sexy
- Aren't very tech savvy
- Thrive due to "word of mouth" marketing.
X Write out (or type out) your motivation. Why are you interested in starting this business?
- I want to be Free of my desk job. I want to provide freedom to myself and my young family by creating a business that is scalable and isn't tied to my time.
X List out the amount of money you would like to make in your first month, second month, following months. Include your first year’s goal.
- First month: $450
- Second Month: $2000
- Third Month: $5000
- First Year: $70,000
X Go online and look up other online marketing companies (again) – jotted down everything that I liked and would like to emulate.
X Put together my USP.
X Came up with my three packages & pricing.
X Thought about my ideal client, and I have composed many traits that make up my "Avatar."
X Came up with my business name.
X Came up with my business tagline. Simple, to the point and value oriented.
X Picked my business colors.
X Got logo done using Upwork for $50
X Wrote up my 1-page business plan
O Set up your corporation. Haven't done this yet. Merely just waiting until I have a couple of sales under my belt. Will revisit this task in a couple of weeks.
X Bought my domain using GoDaddy. Also unwittingly bought my hosting through GoDaddy but plan to switch to a different service in January. Pretty lame that GoDaddy makes you wait two months before switching hosts.
X Created my homepage. It is a one-page landing page that has About Me, Services and link to Contact Form.
X Bought business cards to hand out to potential clients
So I am nearly all set up and ready to roll! I am still interested in taking an Udemy course on online marketing. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Tomorrow, I start the most important process of all...
Selling.
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