SELF-EMPLOYED ---> NEEDS MORE AUTOMATED SALES:
I was talking with a client last week...he had just gotten back from a 2-week vacation in Maine (beautiful state!). He was a bit flustered.
Right now, 90% of his revenue each month comes from doing LIVE webinars. These webinars work great...but, it's manual work. After his vacation, he was 'back in the grind' because "Sales sucked ---we didn't do any live webinars."
I thought about my own business. Right now, if I stopped working...besides some residual royalties...we'd be sunk. My wife stays at home. We have a 2-year old. I'm the sole breadwinner.
To thicken the plot, my wife is due in January with Kid #2. Last time we had a kid, I quit my job. For this kid, it's build another freakin' income stream to free up my time!
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You can read my initial journey in my NOTABLE post here.
I've gotten PMs asking the 'hows' and 'whats' about what I did. Plus, some great feedback in the post itself.
I started writing copy 'as a business' in August 2015. I quit my job February 1, 2016 with student loans, mortage, CC debt, you name it. Still, I created a new life for our family.
I believe others could do the same if they knew what to do.
THUS....
I've decided to create a course around what you can do to get the same results:
Yes, there is a ton of junk out there. Hopefully, you see in every post I write, there is value coming across. I take each post I make on this forum very seriously.
I believe this course could be one to last for awhile. I'd add new content to it at no-extra-charge to existing members.
For copywriting, there are some Udemy courses that are cheap and general. There's also AWAI. They have courses and conferences. But, their customer service sucks. Plus, their courses are generally not neatly packaged. Typically the modules are just webinars they recorded with experts. Unrehearsed etc. Good stuff. But believe they miss some major pieces (including mindset).
@jkennedy got major flak for his recent post. But, I believe his post was an opportunity window that opened in my head. That day, I was stressing because work was a bit slow and when we have more kids, I can't always be stressing about work. Else, I'll miss out on time with them. Even now, I'm not always checked in when I'm around my wife and kid.
I needed to find a new income stream that's automated. I know very few people who quit their job to write like I did...
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ACTION STEPS:
1. I purchased David Siteman Garland's "Awesome Courses" training. ($1,000). Won't link here for fear of post-banning. David was one of the first online dudes I ever listened to. I finally got to pay him for the help he didn't know he gave.
2. I need your help. Based on the PMs and regular questions I get...the need is there. Not to mention, content is king in this age of the internet. Companies need writers. Good writers.
But, to create the best content possible, I need some outside perspective. See, I live in a bubble working in my spare bedroom everyday. I need other ideas from those who have jobs, who want to quit, who need help, etc.
That's why I've put together a survey. It takes 2 minutes. And, NO you don't need to put your name or email if you don't want.
I'll keep progress of the course as it goes.
I'm not afraid of anyone ripping me off because to build an info-product --- a genuine one --- you need to experience the journey and result yourself before teaching. A scammer can't do that, and people sniff that out fast.
I was talking with a client last week...he had just gotten back from a 2-week vacation in Maine (beautiful state!). He was a bit flustered.
Right now, 90% of his revenue each month comes from doing LIVE webinars. These webinars work great...but, it's manual work. After his vacation, he was 'back in the grind' because "Sales sucked ---we didn't do any live webinars."
I thought about my own business. Right now, if I stopped working...besides some residual royalties...we'd be sunk. My wife stays at home. We have a 2-year old. I'm the sole breadwinner.
To thicken the plot, my wife is due in January with Kid #2. Last time we had a kid, I quit my job. For this kid, it's build another freakin' income stream to free up my time!
-----------
You can read my initial journey in my NOTABLE post here.
I've gotten PMs asking the 'hows' and 'whats' about what I did. Plus, some great feedback in the post itself.
I started writing copy 'as a business' in August 2015. I quit my job February 1, 2016 with student loans, mortage, CC debt, you name it. Still, I created a new life for our family.
I believe others could do the same if they knew what to do.
THUS....
I've decided to create a course around what you can do to get the same results:
Course will be based around:
1) Making full-time income writing copy
2) Being able to quit your job in 6-12 months
3) Get better at your copy as you work with clients
INFO MARKETING IS FOR SCAMMERS: 1) Making full-time income writing copy
2) Being able to quit your job in 6-12 months
3) Get better at your copy as you work with clients
Yes, there is a ton of junk out there. Hopefully, you see in every post I write, there is value coming across. I take each post I make on this forum very seriously.
I believe this course could be one to last for awhile. I'd add new content to it at no-extra-charge to existing members.
For copywriting, there are some Udemy courses that are cheap and general. There's also AWAI. They have courses and conferences. But, their customer service sucks. Plus, their courses are generally not neatly packaged. Typically the modules are just webinars they recorded with experts. Unrehearsed etc. Good stuff. But believe they miss some major pieces (including mindset).
@jkennedy got major flak for his recent post. But, I believe his post was an opportunity window that opened in my head. That day, I was stressing because work was a bit slow and when we have more kids, I can't always be stressing about work. Else, I'll miss out on time with them. Even now, I'm not always checked in when I'm around my wife and kid.
I needed to find a new income stream that's automated. I know very few people who quit their job to write like I did...
------------------
ACTION STEPS:
1. I purchased David Siteman Garland's "Awesome Courses" training. ($1,000). Won't link here for fear of post-banning. David was one of the first online dudes I ever listened to. I finally got to pay him for the help he didn't know he gave.
2. I need your help. Based on the PMs and regular questions I get...the need is there. Not to mention, content is king in this age of the internet. Companies need writers. Good writers.
But, to create the best content possible, I need some outside perspective. See, I live in a bubble working in my spare bedroom everyday. I need other ideas from those who have jobs, who want to quit, who need help, etc.
That's why I've put together a survey. It takes 2 minutes. And, NO you don't need to put your name or email if you don't want.
[Click here]Your expert feedback is most needed at this time.
**YES you can be 100% anonymous in your answer
**NO you don't need to put your info if you don't want
**NO there is absolutely nothing to buy
**YES you can be 100% anonymous in your answer
**NO you don't need to put your info if you don't want
**NO there is absolutely nothing to buy
I'll keep progress of the course as it goes.
I'm not afraid of anyone ripping me off because to build an info-product --- a genuine one --- you need to experience the journey and result yourself before teaching. A scammer can't do that, and people sniff that out fast.
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