My GoPro HERO5 Black Review
“My content strategy needs a major overhaul. The way people consume information is changing rapidly, and I need to grow and adapt as well.” That’s what I told myself two years ago. And, until this week, I didn’t do much to make it happen. However, over the past couple of years, I’ve noticed changes in […]
How Do I Grow My Business Beyond “It’s Just Me”? [EWS12]
Do you own your business, or do you really just own your job? Do you love what you do, but keep asking “How do I grow my business beyond “it’s just me?” Starting your own business can be hard. Growing it can be even harder. Today on the Ellory Wells Show, you’ll get to sit in […]
The 10 Most-Valuable Lessons I’ve Learned After 5 years of Intense Personal Growth
Over the past several years, I’ve had conversations with thousands of entrepreneurs at all points along the spectrum of success. From people with just a hint of an idea to successful multi-millionaires. During this time, I have learned so much about dedication, perseverance, surrounding yourself with the right people, and staying focused on the goal. […]
6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Automatically Add People to Your Email List
I thought everyone knew they shouldn’t do this by now, but just last week, someone automatically added me to their email list without asking me first. No opt-in, no ask, just an unsolicited newsletter sitting in my inbox. It’s rude, crude, and just plain un-cool, dude. The keys to emailing your list are to add […]
Falling Out of Love with Your Business (And How To Bounce Back) [EWS10]
Building a business can be tough, and it’s not always rainbows and sunshine. If you’re not surrounded by people who will encourage you, it’s easy to fall out of love with your business and get in a funk. But there’s a way to bounce back! Today on the Ellory Wells Show, you’ll hear two powerful stories. […]
Exit Strategy Available Worldwide July 8th, 2016
If they can do it, so can I. I’ve got a story to tell. I know that what I have to say will change someone’s life. Why not me? Those are the words I said to myself almost twelve months ago. I’ve always been an avid reader (except for a brief time while I was […]
What the Heck Are We Doing Here? [EWS1]
Today marks the first official episode of the Ellory Wells Show. You’ll hear from a few of my friends and clients, and I’ll share a project I started to help me stay connected with people I need to get to know better. Plus, I’ll show you how to do it too. I’m Ellory Wells and […]
Why I Love Snapchat and How I’m Using it For Business
I love Snapchat. Yeah, I know I’ve talked about streaming video before, but this time, it’s different. I promise! A Brief History Snapchat burst onto the scene a few years ago and had it’s initial release in September of 2011. Two Standford University students, Evan Spiegel and Frank Reginald “Reggie” Brown, created Snapchat and later brought […]
— I’d Like to Thank the Academy —
As we close the book on the Empowered Podcast and open the one for The Ellory Wells Show, I want to say a few very special thank-yous and acknowledge my guests. But, it’s not all thank-yous and goodbyes! In this episode, you’ll hear what I’ve learned after conducting 75+ interviews with millionaires, authors, business owners, entrepreneurs, […]
Community Newsletter: It May Have Taken 6 Months… But the Empowered Podcast Returns!
Earlier this week I released the 99th episode of the Empowered Podcast which I started back in November of 2013, just 3 months before I got fired from my corporate job. I also emailed my community about the return and made some bold statements regarding how we can fix the world’s problems, about the culture […]
Why I’m Crowdfunding My Book, and So Should You
This is a guest post by Rusty Pang, one of my elite mastermind members, and a soon-to-be author of his first book. The other day during one of our calls, the topic of crowdfunding came up. I know a number of authors who’ve crowd funded their books, Seth Godin among them, and I can’t say […]
How Do I Know What to Blog About?
By now, there should be no question that you should have a blog for your business. Blogs boost your sales and credibility, improved SEO, and add personality to your brand. But if you’re not a writer, how do you come up with fresh content? What topics should you write about that will drive sales, bring […]
Why It’s Impossible to Be Different (And What We Can Do About It)
Sameness. Background noise. Irrelevant. Ignored. These words slap me in the face and terrify me as an entrepreneur. Like the “emo” kids and “goths” of yesteryear, we’re all trying to be different, but we all look the same. Let me explain. Want to listen? There’s an audio version below Trying to Be Human Just a […]
How to Market Your Business with a Blog
Think blogging is “old-school” or irrelevant in today’s fast-paced culture? Have you dismissed having a blog for your business as a waste of time? If you have, maybe it’s time to reconsider short-form writing as a way to market your business and as a crucial part of your business’s marketing strategy. Here’s why… I’m a […]
6 Things You Should Know About Marketing Your Brand
Marketing. Sometimes the word itself can be intimidating enough to scare people away. But, marketing your brand doesn’t have to be scary or complicated. Want to listen? There’s an audio version below When I started building my brand in 2012 I didn’t know what I was doing. But, I invested the time, energy, and sometimes money, […]
