My Small Business Tech Stack
The hardware and software you choose to power your business tech stack are a big deal. Choose right, and you’re set up for future growth and expansion and scalability. Choose wrong, and, at best, you’re out a bit of money and a few weeks of time and energy. At worst, you’re out thousands of dollars, […]
I’m Sorry. Plus, I Return with the Tools I Used to Build My Business [EWS13]
I made a mistake. I let my community, and specifically my podcast listeners, down. I need to apologize for letting you down, for not fulfilling my promise to do everything possible to help you live a life of passion, for not equipping you to build your business, and for not empowering you to leave a […]
How Your Greatest Failure Can Become Your Greatest Success [EWS8]
Sometimes our lowest points are the same ones that will help us reach and connect with people. Our greatest failure can lead to our greatest success. Today on the Ellory Wells Show, you’ll hear a coaching call with Brenda McGraw, an insurance sales person turned coach. We’ll discuss the mindset required to charge for your […]
12 Tools to Make Your Website Faster
Loading… loading… loading… Want to listen? There’s an audio version below You don’t have to be a thrill seeker or race car driver to have the need for speed. When buyers bounce from websites that take longer than 3 seconds to load, your company’s revenue is directly tied how long people have to wait before they get […]
The Real Cost of Starting an Online Business
Do you have $371,100 to open a franchise? How about $80,000 to invest in your own restaurant? Want to listen? There’s an audio version below So, You Want to Open Your Own Shop Once upon a time, I thought it would be fun to open a restaurant. After all, the franchise model is a popular and proven […]
Save Up to 113 Minutes by Automating These 4 Things
Time is the most valuable resource we have. As a business owner, it’s important to focus on doing things that help build your business like helping customers, acquiring new ones, and doing the day-to-day tasks that move things forward. Want to Listen? There’s an audio version below =) But there are certain things you should […]
How to Start a Mastermind Group, Part 5 – Creating a Community
Mastermind groups are used by the ultra-successful to help them become even more successful. If you’re wondering how to start a mastermind group of your own, this 5-part series will show you how to do it! … If you really want to create a thriving mastermind group, one that will stand the test of time […]
EP85: How to Save Money When Starting a Business w/ Lauren Gaggioli (@LaurenGaggioli)
Episode 85 of the Empowered Podcast features teacher, business owner and my friend, Lauren Gaggioli who recently did an audit for her growing online business. Lauren examined the business tools she used every day to build and grow her Higher Scores Test Prep site and found that she could save over $1000 a year by making some […]
How to Start a Mastermind Group, Part 4 – Boosting Member Engagement
Mastermind groups are used by the ultra successful to help them become even more successful. If you’re wondering how to start a mastermind group of your own, this 5-part series will show you how to do it! … One of the coolest things about a mastermind is what happens after the meeting is over. After […]
EP80: How to Use Your Tax Refund to Start Your Business w/ Jason Beaton
Episode 80 of the Empowered Podcast is for the aspiring entrepreneur looking for smart ways to spend their tax refund. If you’ve been chomping at the bit to start your business, but you’ve been waiting to cash your tax refund check, check out this episode! One of my oldest friends, Jason Beaton, and I talk about using […]
How Entrepreneurs Can Use Their Tax Refund to Grow Their Business
It’s tax day (or about to be) and you’re wondering what to do with your tax refund check when you get it. Instead of going on yet another over-priced vacation, you know, the ones with $10 sodas and $20 sandwiches, you want to be smart with your money. You want to know how you can […]
3 Super-Simple Ways to Become an Expert on Your Audience in 5 Minutes or Less
Do you want to better understand your audience? Are you doing everything you can to connect with your readers, viewers and listeners? The more you know about the people who read your blog, listen to your podcast, or stop by your store, the better you can serve them. Over the past several weeks, I’ve spent […]
MailChimp vs AWeber (and Why You May Need Both)
UPDATE**: Since writing this post, I’ve found a service that’s even better than AWeber called ActiveCampaign, and it is by FAR the best value for your dollar. Click here to check out ActiveCampaign. The information in this post is still useful, I now just recommend a new tool. Email is one of the best ways […]
The First Things I Spent Money on as an Online Entrepreneur
After you’ve reinvested every dollar, and poured more blood, sweat and tears into your business than you could imagine, what do you do with your first dollars? While I love bootstrapping and even coach people on building lean businesses, I know sometimes you have to spend money to make money. If you’re wondering where to spend […]
2014: The Year in Review
Last year was an amazing time for me and it was all due to readers of the blog, listeners to the podcast, and members of the community. I’ll share more in a minute, but it’s true – I couldn’t have done it without you! Every year I do my very best to learn more about […]
