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✅ Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this episode on How To Build Your Online Platform for your home business: ➡️ What is an online platform? … internet technology for the design and development of teaching and learning purposes ~ igi-global.com … an online marketplace that places one party in touch with another, such as buyers and sellers. Examples are eBay, Craigslist, Amazon ~ pcmag.com ➡️ Why do you need a platform? You are in business to transact some form of sale To get your content into the marketplace To communicate with your audience Places you in touch with your audience Your place of business ➡️ When do you need a platform? As soon as possible When you open the door for business you should have a platform ➡️ Where should you build a platform? On your land or someone else’s Rented land or Purchased land ➡️ How do you build a platform? Purchase your land … get your URL - the name of your business. I suggest you purchase through the link I’ve provided. It’s an affiliate link for Bluehost. www.bluehost.com/track/kingsleygrant/ Wordpress is my choice of platform. There are others out there such as Squarespace, Weebly, Wix ✅ Your Turn: Get your own copy of this 7-page Cheat Sheet in PDF format that will give you more of an expanded view of what was discussed in this episode. Startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/CheatSheet

✅ Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this episode on How to know your "why" before you start your online business from home ➡️ Why You?   Before you know your "why" you need to be clear on why you   Confident you can serve your audience Your expertise Your experience You’ve done it Courage to serve them Passionately without compromise In the face of negative feedback Without diluting your message Commitment to continuing even when Self-doubt Imposter syndrome feeling The numbers are not yet adding up ➡️ What drives you? Why do you want to get into the game? The benefits The desire to help other people Wanting to make an impact Something irritates/upsets/angers you that you want to change or at least make a difference ➡️ Why are you the person to serve them? Why should they listen to you? Because you have: had a similar problem solved created a solution for those with similar problems and have tested it out the social proof - the testimonials - to back it up Found a unique and better way to solve your audience’s problem ✅ Your Turn: Get your own copy of this 7-page Cheat Sheet in PDF format that will give you more of an expanded view of what was discussed in this episode. Startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/CheatSheet

Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this episode on How To Decide What Product and Services To Offer Your Target Audience: ✅ How will you serve them? You'll base this on their needs or problems, what they’re trying to achieve, how they can be successful Through products, services, and free content As a coach or consultant Podcast, like this one, books, ebooks, videos, courses Listening to them through getting feedback ✅ Past Episodes referenced: ➡️ Ep. 059: 7 Simple Steps To Start A Business Online From Home ➡️ Ep. 060: 8 Simple Steps To Select Your Business Idea ✅ Ep. 061: How To Decide Who Your Online Business From Home Is For   ✅ Your Turn:    Get your FREE copy of the Simple 7-Steps Process of Starting a business online from home. Click this link and it's yours. Startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/CheatSheet

✅ In this episode, you'll discover How To Decide Who Your Online Business From Home Is For Here's a summary of the show ➡️ Who is it (a person or group) that you want to serve? (The P&G story about their swifter mop) The most important of the following is the first point in that your business is only a business if you are making money. You need to know who pays the "bills."  Must be one who makes or influences the buying decisions Someone who is more or less a previous version of yourself having similar challenges that you had back then ✅ Your Turn: Get your FREE copy of the "7 Simple Steps To Start A Business Online From Home" Cheat Sheet in PDF format that will give you more of an expanded view of what was discussed in this episode. Startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/CheatSheet

Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this episode on how to select your business idea: ✅ How To Select A (singular) Business Idea ➡️ Last episode #059 we talked about 7 steps to start a business online from home ➡️ Why would you need to select one idea? It will be quite challenging doing them all at the same time. You'll learn things along the way that will become invaluable at a later time. It's something to be known for. You don't want to have people confused as to what it is you do or worse yet, unable to remember. ✅ 8 Steps to selecting your business idea ➡️ Step 1: Mindset Reset ... See the value of doing so. You must overcome the objections and sell yourself on this idea. ➡️ Step 2: On a sheet of paper or if you want to do it electronically using a text file, make 3 columns First Column is entitled "List of Ideas" Second Column is entitled "Top 3 Choices" The third Column is entitled, "Top Business Idea" ➡️ Step 3: Write down up to 6 ideas that you have thought about. Number them from 1 to 6 ➡️ Step 4: Elimination process Compare #1 against #2 and decide which you would choose if you were forced to do so The one that emerged the winner, is now compared against #3. Again the winner continues Compare the winner against #4 and do the same for 5 and 6. The one that came out on top becomes #1 Repeat this process starting with #2 until one "winner" emerges Do it one more time to start this time with #3 until one last "winner" emerges. ➡️ Step 5: Move the top 3 ideas to the second column ➡️ Step 6: Repeat the elimination process.  ➡️ Step 7: Move the top idea to the "Winner's circle" ➡️ Step 8: Get to work on that idea   ✅ Your Turn:    Get this cheat sheet of the Simple 7-Steps Process of Starting a business online from home. Click this link and it's yours. Startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/CheatSheet Link to show: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/060 ======================================

✅ Summary: 7 Simple Steps To Start A Business Online From Home ➡️ 1. Identify Your Business Idea ➡️ 2. Identify the pain/problem you're solving ➡️ 3. Know the Who, What & Why ➡️ 4. Build Your Home Base/Platform ➡️ 5. Get Traffic To Your Platform ➡️ 6. Sell Without Feeling Sleazy ➡️ 7. Go Deeper ✅ Your Turn: Get your own copy of this 7-page PDF Cheat Sheet that will give you more of an expanded view of what was discussed in this episode. Startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/CheatSheet Link: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/059

✅ Ep. 058: How To Protect Your Time and Become More Productive in Your Work with Alex Marquez and Kingsley Grant Here’s a summary of the conversation between Alex Marquez and Kingsley Grant. ➡️ How do you define legacy and what legacy do you want to leave behind? Legacy is the ability to achieve greatness and has major accomplishments. It is raising my kids to be intelligent people and to pursue what it is they want to do. It is passing on to my children my ideologies and philosophies in life. ➡️ How did you arrive at this definition. Was it handed down to you? I’ve always loved philosophy; challenging my thoughts and ideas. I see knowledge as a bucket that can never be filled enough. The more you use it up the more you can put in there. ➡️ Tell us a little about your entrepreneurial journey   I started out as a child, selling rocks to my friends in school. Once I figured it out and saw the results, I was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. Along with my brother, we were able to open a burger shop. We eventually were able to add family members to the team. From this point, it was evident that having a business was the thing to do. Migrated to the USA with $300 in my pocket, the clothes I packed in my car, and unemployed. Knowing that family members were there who could help me if the worst thing happened, it made it easier. We have a close-knit family. Worked several jobs along the way to make ends meet. Even though family stood ready to help, I wasn’t going to depend on it. I was going to figure it out. As I kept moving forward, things began to fall into place. I was determined to do something for myself. It all led to where I am today.   Today, Alex’s company: Offer brokerage transportation for large equipment/freight Operates as a logistics contractor/consultant to do the work, saving businesses money Pros of doing business from home time to spend with his young child, while his wife works outside the home save dollars in not having to pay daycare for child Cons of doing business from home won’t work as hard because he’s on his own time keeping your eyes on the prize Setting boundaries: when the door is closed it means “I’m at work!” communicate to everyone what is going on Connect with Alex Marquez - www.2MLogistics.com For more ... www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/058 

✅ Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this coaching/feedback episode:   Breaking down the project into smaller tasks Doing a time analysis Getting clarity on the business idea   Christopher Hayles’ entry on Facebook contained the following: “Ok gents, I'm at a loss. 3 kids 5-16, work full time for a consultancy company that works closely with Microsoft. We do cloud migrations, automation, data science and business intelligence. Lots of highly sought after stuff. Obviously, this is pretty well paid.” … I'm not wasting a bunch of time. I rarely watch tv, I play soccer once a week, I time limit my social media, I don't get enough sleep as it is. I'm just kinda stuck. Question: How have you managed to break away from the routine to build something on the side? Is it necessary to let some of the other plates drop, temporarily? DILEMMA ➡️ I've long wanted to break out on my own, but somehow seems there's no time whatsoever to work on any personal projects that could eventually turn into a business. First: Choose a project - singular - that ties in with your business Second: Break down the project into small tasks Third: Work on one little task at a time maybe one each day or week When the project is looked at as a whole, it appears as one gigantic mountain; impossible to scale When it is broken down and given its own focus, the size shrinks DILEMMA ➡️ Usually there's barely enough time to take care of myself after taking care of everyone else and my full-time job. First: Do a time analysis by putting it all down on paper Second: Track your time over a 2-week period and see how you are spending your time. Be brutally honest Third: Look over the data and see what is there that was a time-waster or can be removed DILEMMA ➡️ I also have a hard time justifying (to myself) diverting funds to any of my pet projects. First: It is understandable if you are diverting funds to a pet project. This makes it sound like an expensive hobby Second: Be clear on what it is you are pursuing: is it a hobby or a business? Third: If it is a business, then see it as investing funds, rather than diverting funds ✅ Now Your Turn Go to legacybuildingdads.com, you can request entry into the group, where you’ll answer a couple of questions and if you meet criteria, you’ll be given access to this high achievers group. Blog post Article: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/057

✅ In this episode, you'll discover how How Residual Income, Passive Income, or Linear Income Determines Your Business Success Here's a Summary of the topics discussed: ➡️ Legacy A legacy business is one that can be passed onto future generations. It is something that impacts children/family now. Modeling for children so they too can do the same. Our recent family 7-month road trip is one of the ways of building a legacy ➡️ Out of the box thinking: Having gone to school and achieved graduate level diplomas but then realized he was not wired that way. Reading Robert Kawasaki's book: “Why A Students Work for C Students” was a paradigm shifter. Being unemployable Always thinking things could be done another way ➡️ Managing fear or nervousness when starting a business being nervous is normal to big decision making moments. if you don’t experience some form of nervousness, the decision may not be big enough or may not matter that much.   ➡️ 3 major forms of income: Linear income - you go to work, you get money; trading time for money Passive income - continuously doing a lot of little things but getting paid over and over again. Residual income - If you work a whole lot of residual income; it requires a system. Without a system, it will die out. There’s a sweet spot in life where we can begin to build residual income. It is at the intersection of financial literacy and entrepreneurship. This is where things start changing. ➡️ On 9-5 work: Your job gives you just enough money to live but not enough money to be comfortable. The 9-5 world is not the place to be if you want to have true financial freedom. ➡️ On making the transition understand where you are going and what you are doing for a side hustle to be truly a legacy, you have to develop a system find a mentor that can help you in the business … develop a system and help you with personal growth there’s a lot of personal growth that needs to happen. ➡️ On working from home have systems in place that everyone understands it’s important to have a supportive wife “when you start to make money and take care of the family, your spouse will jump on real soon. A happy wife a happy life.” ➡️ Getting Spouse on board As men, we don’t communicate very well. We are called to dwell with us according to knowledge. Not push things on them. Help them with our goal, vision and why do we want to do this...we get it and sometimes they don’t Walk through your “why” focusing mostly on how they’ll benefit such as in spending more time with family. ✅ Contact Jason Kokenzie: www.themasterace.com Final Thoughts: Business is not for everybody and If it sounds too good to be true, search it out because you’ll never know what you may find. Link: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/056

Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this episode: ✅ Ep. 055: How To Know You’re On The Right Course In Pursuing Your Online Business Some people quit too soon because of these 4 experiences. "97% of the people who quit too soon are employed by the 3% that never gave up." - Anonymous Why do people give up? 4 Reasons why: ➡️ Reason #1: Experiencing Delay ➡️ Reason #2: Experiencing Difficulties ➡️ Reason #3: Experiencing  Dead ends "Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it." - Anonymous ➡️ Reason #4: Experiencing Detours These 4 reasons do not mean that you are not on the right course. They could simply be a sign that you are moving towards your goals and these are simply indicators of such; or reminders. ✅ Now Your Turn Redouble your efforts to pursue your dream and let me know which of these reasons stood out to you the most. Remember: "Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs." - Farrah Gray Email me at podcast@mybizfromhome.com and let me know what it is you did or if you need my help. Join the Facebook group and share your thoughts with us Links:  www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/055

✅ In this Episode, you will discover How To Know When It's Time To Pursue your Dream And Start Your Business Online One of the key places to start is knowing why you need to do it.  ➡️ Why even think about this especially now? Most if not every little thing about your current job begins to irritate you Feedback from your body/health/family No longer feeling it New discovery along the way that’s more interesting To serve a broader vision To rebrand as you gain clarity ➡️ When should you be thinking about this? When you recognize a significant change is needed for progress When you no longer are excited as you once were When the market is demanding more of your new idea When you have done some testing and see where another idea has more juice ➡️ How should you go about doing so? Getting input from reliable sources Researching to make sure you have the resources etc to undertake the new direction you are headed Use your current context as the basis to step into the next phase Broadcasting (letting the masses know) … promotions, building a buzz … Email's Social Media Phone calls ➡️ Your Turn Write down what it is you are currently feeling and find one person who you can share your ideas/thoughts with. If you are married, let it be your wife. Email me at podcast@mybizfromhome.com and let me know what it is you did or if you need my help. Join the Facebook group and share your thoughts with us Link: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/054

✅ Here's a summary of what was discussed with my Guest - Sean Tibbetts - in this episode on How To Create Systems And Make More Money In Your Business. ➡️ Define legacy ... ... doing what you do to benefit other people ➡️ On taking risks ... ... take the first step ➡️ Having a reason to keep moving forward ➡️ Remembering why you started your business ➡️ Get your spouse's support by writing down your vision along with a business plan taking your business seriously ➡️ As an Entrepreneur, you should be mindful of: you are always 3 steps ahead of everyone else clear communication ➡️ Pros & Cons of doing business from home Pros: getting to spend more time with the family Cons: Family interruption but setting up guidelines/rules ➡️ Shifting from an employee to an owner mindset get outside help read books ➡️ On handling failure Identifying what caused you to fail Make changes Last Minute Advice: Take all your skills and experience to serve others and make a difference in the world. Don’t let analysis paralysis get in the way … Just start Link: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/053

Summary of How To Find Your Why And Succeed In Your Online Business From Home.   "He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." - Friedrich Nietzsche   Popular author and speaker - Simon Sinek - who wrote a book called “Start with Why!” says, “Knowing your WHY is not the only way to be successful, but it is the only way to maintain a lasting success ..." and “People don’t buy WHAT you do, they buy WHY you do it.”   It’s clear that having a WHY is essential to your success especially as you consider starting a business online from home and even one that’s offline.   Every person can find their "why" in life by asking these 3 questions:  How do I want to be remembered? What legacy do I want to leave for my children? What work excites me? When you are able to identify your why the world becomes your playground.   You might need help finding your "why" and I want to help you with that. I would like to coach you through this process.    ✅Your Turn Join the Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/legacybuildingdads) and share your thoughts with us OR Email me at Podcast@mybizfromhome.com

✅ Here's the summary of the 3 Reasons Changing Your Current Circle of Relationships May Hold the Key To Your Successful Online Business   ✅ Here are 6 questions to answer prior to the reasons. Are you the smartest person in your group? Do everyone look to you to have the answers/solutions? Are there any risk-takers in the group? Not crazy risk takers! Does anyone in the group other than yourself have a desire to leave a legacy as you do? When you get together, what tends to be the nature of your conversation? Is anyone in the group making crazy money - say 6 or 7 figures? Are there others who drop value bombs on topics that interest you. - online business topics, books they've read or is reading, something new they've learned recently?   These questions are simply to get you thinking and/or open your eyes to how this relationship is serving you.   ➡️ Reason #1: Your current circle cannot take you higher than where you are right now   ➡️ Reason #2: They might secretly not want you to succeed in your dream    ➡️ Reason #3: You will die with your legacy locked away inside of you   ✅Your Turn Join the Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/startabusinessonlinefromhome.com) and share your thoughts with us OR Email me at Podcast@mybizfromhome.com

Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this episode: ✅ Legacy, what is it ➡️ Branding: What is it? A Brand is: more than a logo. It is the gut feeling that people get when they see your product, service or organization. a promise that you are making in every transaction that you do. a collection of attributes. It is a definition of discipline. ➡️ Some strategies for brand marketing: Take your draft product to a designer to have them provide a good artistic illustration of what that product does Put together videos to show the behind the scenes process Bring in professionals and get testimonials ➡️ How does a person who is just getting started to develop a brand strategy? Do your research before you spend a dime Look for your potential competitors Get a business plan (Google Business plan template). Use it as a guide Get your proof of concept (make sure you can make money with your business idea). Make proof of concept a higher priority than any of the other requirements needed for your online business. Pursue brand marketing ➡️ How do you help people get past the mindset that holds them back. Prepare yourself for the business you are pursuing Commit yourself to the process; the long haul Have a strong "why", which will keep you going during a challenging time ➡️ Pros & Cons doing business from home Pros: your office is 5 to 10 feet away from your bedroom you are with your family be available to pick up your kids after school Cons: your office if 5 - 10 feet from your bedroom so you work a lot of hours especially at first interruptions can be regular unless you’ve trained your family well ➡️ How to market your business: social media referrals networking events Link: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/050

In this episode, the following points were discussed in a more expansive way. ✅ Today’s show is focusing on one of the common feelings many dads have as they seek to work through the burdensome desire of becoming a better dad and to eventually control their financial destiny.  ➡️ It’s lonely at the top  ➡️ It’s only a feeling and not a reality ➡️ It's possible to change those feelings ✅ Link: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/049

✅ Here’s a summary of The Quickest Way To Solve Your Financial Problems as discussed in this episode: ➡️ The objections  #1: There are scores of people who solved their financial problems and didn't do it online or from home #2: It may create more financial problems  Response #1: We're living in a different world Response #2: We have access to the world like no other time in history Response #3: The cost of starting a business online is inexpensive  ➡️ What you'll need to get started ➡️ Set up your Platform ➡️ The Good News about this suggestion ✅ Your Turn Join the new Facebook group - Facebook.com/groups/enterpreneurialdad and share your thoughts with us OR Email host at Podcast@mybizfromhome.com

✅ Here’s a summary of the 5 Reasons that were discussed in this episode: ➡️ Reason #1: You no longer have a passion for what you’re doing ➡️ Reason #2: You don’t see a financially secure future ➡️ Reason #3: Your income is simply not enough ➡️ Reason #4: You desire freedom and flexibility in your life ➡️ Reason #5: You want to minimize regrets Bronnie Ware - a Palliative nurse wrote a book about the top "5 regrets of the dying" I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. I wish that I had let myself be happier. What dream do you have that you’ve not yet even begun to realize or do something about? If you don’t you’ll regret. ✅ Your Turn Join the Facebook group - Facebook.com/groups/enterpreneurialdad and share your thoughts with us OR Email me at Podcast@mybizfromhome.com ✅ Links mentioned: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/047

5 Ways To Turn Feelings Of Envy Into Fuel To Start A Business Online From Home  ✅ Definition of Envy: a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. ✅ Definition of Jealousy: feeling resentment because of another's success, advantage, etc. What is Envy?  An emotion like the countless number of emotions that we all have Like any other emotion, it needs to be brought into check because of it’s potential to erupt into something uncontrollable. Cain killed Able out of envy. A gauge that informs you that there’s something out of alignment within you ➡️ Why do we have these feelings of Envy? Welcome to being human Part of our competitive nature  Listen to episode 43 - Comparison Trap Listen to episode 45 - Feelings of failure Feelings of dis-content - Ep. 44 External and internal pressures The success construct provided by society ➡️ When do we have these feelings of Envy? The older we get as discussed in Ep. 45 When we are struggling financially  When we are struggling relationally When the bills are piling up When we can't take time off as we would like When we can't take the vacation we see our peers taken ➡️ How to overcome these feelings of Envy Start doing something that would change the trajectory of your life Find a takeaway from what you are envious about and see how you can implement something similar in your own life Be encouraged that it's possible to do what others are doing  Practice gratitude Invest in a coach to help you sort through the how Now What: Join the Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurialday) and share your thoughts with us OR Email me at Podcast@mybizfromhome.com

In this episode, you will discover how to turn feelings of failure into an opportunity to start a business online from home. Here's a summary of what was discussed: ✅ GOOD NEWS: Feelings of failure is common to all who aspire for more You're in good company You're in the game You've kept it as an emotion and not a fact ➡️ Why do we have these feelings? Comparison - episode 043 (The comparison Trap) Dissatisfaction - episode 044 (Dissatisfaction in life) Pressure on ourselves Feeling we should be further ahead than where we currently are financially Feeling we should be providing more for our families Our future looks bleak when it comes to our financial security ➡️ When do we normally feel this way As we age Our kids are getting older Our bank account balance When our immediate family needs our help financially and we can't adequately meet their needs When we see our wife working as hard or even harder than we are and some of the reason is that of our mishandling of money or unwise purchases. ➡️ What can we do about it We could become depressed We could blame everyone around us and play the victim We could stick our head in the sand and play the denial game, which we will eventually lose. NO one wins this game. Or We could decide to do something about it and start a business online from home Take some courses that teach us how to make some money on the side Take on another job Join a mastermind group Hire a coach At the bare minimum, join my FB group: Facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurialdad ✅ More GOOD NEWS! You no longer have to bear this feeling alone or at all. I too felt that way until I found out how to create my own opportunity to make additional income on the side and I want to help you do the same.   ✅ Links mentioned: ➡️ KINGSLEY GRANT (SPONSOR) https://www.kingsleygrant.com ➡️ THE COMPARISION TRAP EPISODE --> www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/043 ➡️ DISSATISFACTION IN LIFE EPISODE --> www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/044 ✅ CTA Join my new Facebook group - Facebook.com/groups/enterpreneurialdad Youtube Leadership Video: https://youtu.be/DFUJ6bV04RQ

Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this session: ✅ Why? - Gallup Report - (2012/13) ... I interpret this as Dissatisfaction 101 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged at work, according to Gallup's new 142-country study on the State of the Global Workplace.  ✅ 7 evidence you are dissatisfied Your energy level Stressors around your life/work Feelings of depression/emptiness Moments of envy Feeling unaccomplished You come alive when you are doing something else Feeling there has to be something more  ✅ How to turn it around Surround yourself with people who are making things happen especially in an area of interest Fill your mind with things that are inspiring and educational Join a mastermind group Hire a coach ✅ CTA ... Join my new Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/enterprisingdad Youtube Leadership Video: https://youtu.be/DFUJ6bV04RQ

Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this session:  ✅ WHAT is the Comparison Trap? When you compare yourself to another and then use what you discover to trap you into thinking that you are a loser; a failure. This comparison could be: physically, educationally, financially, spiritually, relationally ✅ WHY it happens ✅ When it happens ✅ WHERE it happens  ✅ HOW we overcome it Comparing ourselves to ourselves Our past Our ancestors  Being thankful - Displaying Gratitude Using it as motivation (fuel to the fire) ✅ Your Turn: Join the Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/startabusinessonlinefromhome Youtube Leadership Video: https://youtu.be/DFUJ6bV04RQ

In this episode, you will hear our guest - Heneka Watkis Porter discussing failure as it relates to starting a business from home. Here’s a summary of what was discussed: ✅ When to know it's time to make a change Pivoting is part of the journey Align with your passion; your core message ✅ Start with an idea as most businesses do It may be as a hobby Do it part time if necessary ✅ Always assess your progress There will be challenges as it is with anything else Be honest with yourself; authenticity ✅ PIvoting can be scary It is a struggle to let go of something that you’ve had for a long time Change is not easy It’s important to start somewhere no matter how small it is ✅ Balance outside voices Some can be supportive and others not Choose wisely who you listen to ✅ Pros of starting your business: Flexibility Freedom Being your own boss ✅ Cons: You have to be consistent Find a balance both financially and relationally because of the startup nature of your business Not take care of yourself in a holistic manner ✅ Links: Www.henekawatkisporter.com www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/042

In this Episode, you will discover How Feelings of Guilt Can Hold You Back From Starting A Business From Home ... Interfere With Being A Better Provider ✅ Why do we have these feelings? Time away from home Pursuing career Seeking promotion Keeping up with the "Joneses" Financial disappointment Not enough saved up Can't even imagine retirement ✅ What can you do to quiet those guilty feelings? Forgive yourself Ask for forgiveness  Decide today to make changes ✅ Your Turn: Join the Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/startabusinessonlinefromhome Youtube Leadership Video: https://youtu.be/DFUJ6bV04RQ  

In this episode, you will hear our guest - Manny Wolfe - share how he was able to break free from the trap of fitting in and a whole lot more ...  Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this episode: ✅ When to know it's time to make a change ✅ Pushing through challenges ✅ The need for Personal Development ✅ Build support from your family ✅ Now what? Connect with Manny Wolfe or Kingsley Grant for coaching and other help that you might need Links mentioned: https://www.kingsleygrant.com Facebook.com/groups/1000speakersacademy

Here’s a summary of what was discussed in this episode: ✅ Our general response to the “what if” question: The response we have when it comes to this question typically leans to the negative. Very rarely does it come up with a positive response. All of us are plagued with automatic thoughts, which are generally negative. ✅ A better response to the “what if” question: Utilize the Counter Question of “what if it does work out?” Envision it working out Describe the feelings, benefits, and your life at that “moment” you’ve envisioned ✅ Case & Point: Your business idea didn’t work out, now what? Begin with these questions: Was it a bad idea from the start? Did you validate the idea to make sure it was something people wanted? How was your marketing of the idea? Did you give it enough time? Could it be that it's time to think about doing something else? ✅ Here's what I know: it's not time to throw in the towel. You wouldn't have even thought about doing something like this if there wasn't something there pulling you towards being in control of your destiny. You might be closer to your breakthrough than you think ✅ Now what? Revisit your idea and use these question to examine what might be the issue, and then connect with me and let's talk. Links mentioned: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/039

There are so many people today who drive for Uber. They like the freedom an flexibility it gives them plus a sense of being their own boss. Some have become so comfortable with this source of income, that they have made it their only source. So the question becomes, "should you drive for Uber?" You'll discover rather surprising answers in this episode.   Here is a summary of some of what was discussed: ✅ Why should you consider driving Uber as a side business from home? Flexibility Freedom Being your own boss Generates income It is scalable ✅ Why should you not consider driving Uber as your only stream of income?  You’re building on “rented land.” You are trading time for a dollar Creates a false sense of security Dangerous or risky … so is much other business you and I do ✅ CTA: Get my FREE “25 Online Business Ideas You Can Do From Home” Ebook at www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com Other links: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/038 

There are many reasons why people decide to start a business of any kind whether it’s online or offline. But the number one reason why you should start a business online from home is that people are waiting for it. In this episode, you’ll hear our guest Sonia Thompson, make the case for why this is so. She shares a wide array of reasons why this approach has been instrumental in her online success. Here is a summary of some of what she shared: ✅ Becoming an Entrepreneur: ✅ Success in your work is only one side of the equation: ✅ Overcoming the mindset issues: ✅ Discipline, Commitment and Time Management: ✅ Staying Focused: Links mentioned: soniaethompson.com Www.startabusinessonliefromhome.com/037

Here's a summary of some of the topics discussed on How to Find Time To Start A Business Online From Home: This is the age-old question. It is one most people use when feeling the pressure to do something outside of their present sphere of work/activity ✅ Do The Math -- We all have 24 hours per day If we subtract our sleeping hours from the 24 hours and being generous to say 8 hours/night, you then have 16 hours remaining If you work an 8-10 hour day, you now have 6 hours remaining. ✅ How do you spend the remaining 6 hours or even 50% of that? Learn a new skill Research Write / Blog Take a course on or offline The story of Andres Valdes in Episode 32 ✅ Setting aside time to do your work/study/research/writing Early morning Late night Midday ✅ Establishing a place to do your work/study/research/writing? Library Coffee shop Home office Kitchen/dining table ✅ Before you ask for more time, you must first establish a WHY. Why do you need more time? Links mentioned: https://www.kingsleygrant.com

In this Episode, our guest Pam Obasa shared how perseverance is the key to unlock your success story. Here's a summary of some of what she discussed: ✅ Why do you need to persevere? ✅ Start where it makes more sense for you, but start ✅ Perseverance was a key … by staying with it, it paid off ✅ Stories: we all have stories, which helps us with our business ✅ Overcoming your inner Gremlin ✅ Cons of doing a business from home ✅ Pros about doing a business from home: ✅ Making time to work at your business requires: Parting word: Get into the game! The best time to start your business is right now. Get the necessary help you need. Links Mentioned:  www.pamobasa.com www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/035

Marc was able to transition from Real Estate to Coaching after a couple business failures. He shared the following: ✅ The benefits of coaching as a business ✅ How to breakthrough the Imposter Syndrome ✅ How to manage your time ✅ How to juggle your responsibilities with  ✅ The need to find your why...  ✅ Dealing with challenges ✅ Staying motivated For more and to connect with Marc MaWhinney --> www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/034

Here's a summary of answers to the question, "Am I too old To Start A Business Online From Home." ✅ Yes if you ... ... think so. Henry Ford: If you think you can or if you think you can’t, you’re right ... listen to others ... are watching the calendar ... are having a pity party ... want to be selfish  ✅ NO, if you want to: Make an impact Leave a legacy Live a life of significance ✅ Your experience should not be wasted you’re more able to focus because you don’t have time to waste you’re hopefully not in the adolescence stage of life as you were several years ago ✅ The gatekeepers are no longer there Global access Almost all you need is one click away ✅ The bigger question is, do you want to make an impact, leave a legacy, live a life of significance and be unselfish. ✅ What you should do now that you know Join the community on Facebook to get the support you need Get on my mailing list to receive a weekly newsletter, full of helpful tips and resources. Links mentioned: www.facebook.com/groups/startabusinessonlinefromhome https://www.kingsleygrant.com

In this episode, our guest Andres Valdes shares how to overcome adversity and become a leader by choice. He shared his own journey of overcoming adversity. Here's a summary of what was discussed: ✅ Research, where to start that, is more fulfilling ✅ It's more than money ✅ The journey ✅ Do not measure yourself with others ✅ Challenges of doing business from home ➡️ Cons ➡️ Pros ✅ Mindset issues to overcome ✅ The choice is yours ✅ The book: Leader by choice Get a Free Chapter from his book Links: www.leaderbychoice.me Jim Rohn's quote: Work harder on yourself than you do your job. Links on how to CONNECT WITH ANDRES: www.andresvaldes.com FREE BOOK CHAPTER GIVEAWAY 

Here's a summary of how to know if Going Back To School To Start A Business Online From Home is right for you:   Do you have to go back to school and get an additional education? ✅ Why would you be thinking this? Advancement in technology Marketing strategies have changed The plethora of Social Media  You don't know enough ✅ When should you answer YES to this question? Your pursuit is one that requires additional education. Eg: becoming a medical doctor Update your learning Totally shifting career or advancing your career But for starting a business online from home, the answer is more often going to be, NO! Why? You already have what it takes as far as experience and skills What you need to know, your really don't need to know, because of outsourcing and online courses that will help you with what you don't need to know. ✅ What you should do now that you know Join the community on Facebook to get the support you need Get on my mailing list to receive a weekly newsletter, full of helpful tips and resources.  Links mentioned: www.facebook.com/groups/startabusinessonlinefromhome

In this episode, you will hear How to Gain Work Life Balance As You Build Your Online Business From Home and what you can do about creating yours. Here are some of the topics discussed: ✅ The challenge to set aside time and prioritize for the side business ✅ The demands of a family: your spouse, children, and their activities ➡️ The process:  Requires discipline, hard work, prioritization and patience Knowing what you want to achieve; what to work on Getting noticed or known by those who don’t currently know you exist Position yourself: interacting with key people at key places on and offline Choose the platform that best suits what you are trying to do ➡️ Benefits of work, life, balance as it relates to the family, health, and other relationships ✅ Get a FREE copy of the Book: Become a leader you were meant to be at: www.Leadershipdoneright.com/ebookgiveaway  

In this episode, you'll be made aware of how to discover the best business idea you can do online from home.   Topics discussed:    What is the best business idea to make money from home? ✅ What is the best business idea? Here it is: the business idea that is within you Only that idea is best for you and the one that you will be able to sustain over the long haul If you jump on an idea that came from someone else; belong to someone else, then you won’t be able to sustain it. It’s not your baby. You’ll have a hard time raising someone else’s baby ✅ You must validate your idea to make sure it’s solving a problem and your idea is the solution for the problem You can get better at fine-tuning that over time Coaching, online courses, mastermind groups, accountability partner(s), this podcast, etc You’ll need to develop yourself through acquiring skills and renewing your mindset ✅ So here are some questions: what is it that you love to do that has a business component to it? are others doing something similar? is there a market for it? could you do that for the next 5 years and still see yourself loving it? have anyone ever requested help in an area of their life and your idea was the solution? If so, it tells you that your idea is a solution and that there is a market for it and someone is looking for it and probably would pay for it ✅ Here’s what you I would like you to do: Write down your business idea Research to see who else is doing something similar … simply look around for your daily activities and online Think big and see your idea helping lots of people around the world Start with a small step towards your big picture…as small as you can go Act quickly. Get moving on the idea. Links mentioned: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/028 www.facebook.com/groups/startabusinessonlinefromhome

In this episode, you'll be made aware of how to effectively use Business News Updates To Inform your audience of changes being made to your business and gain their support.   Topics discussed:  ✅ What qualifies? Name changes Product changes or launches Address changes Contact information changes ✅ Why update? To keep your clients in the loop No Surprises To minimize disruptions ✅ When to update? As quickly as you can When you have made changes  Prior to changes is even better ✅ How to broadcast updates? Whatever channel you use to engage your customers/audience Social media Email Podcast Letter/postcard ✅ Changes to the release of My Biz From Home podcast From 4x per week to 2x per week starting today (March 1st, 2018) Days will be Tues & Thurs ✅ Why? To serve you better and deeper It also allows me more time to engage with you within the Facebook group as well as do some live video broadcasts ✅ Your turn:  Broadcast what it is you are planning to those who need to know Join the FB group and on the days allotted, do your broadcast there as well Links mentioned: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/beginnerscourse www.facebook.com/groups/startabusinessonlinefromhome  

In this episode, you'll discover How to Develop an Entrepreneurial mindset and succeed in your Online Business From home  ✅ What is it? (article from Michigan State University) … defines the entrepreneurial mindset as the set of attitudes, skills, and behaviors that are needed to succeed personally and professionally. It’s also the ability to see opportunities (innovative), marshal resources (resourceful) and create value. initiative and self-direction risk-taking flexibility and adaptability creativity and innovation critical thinking and problem-solving ✅ Why do you need it? Overtime Through practice  It has to be learned. It is experiential. Just as you can’t learn to drive watching Youtube videos, you can’t learn what entrepreneurship is about unless you have experienced it. ✅ How do you develop it? Right away It is a skill; not a business ✅ When do you need to develop it? Embrace the reality that you are an Entrepreneur and decide to learn the skills I mentioned in this episode. Say, “I’m an entrepreneur!” Share with us your journey in the Facebook Group ✅ Call to action (what you need to do) Links: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com https://entrepreneurship.msu.edu/the-entrepreneurial-mindset/  

In this Episode, you'll discover steps you can employ to power through fear and start your online business from home. Here's a summary of what was discussed: ➡️ Fear is normal. It’s a feedback that you are in the game and is about to do something that could be life changing You want to feel some fear It reflects that you're doing something that matters to you what is it you are fearing? what’s the worst thing that can happen? Could you survive the worst thing that you’ve come up with? how accurate is your thinking that has resulted in these fears? ➡️ Questions to ask: What’s the least risky thing you could do towards your goal? Who could help you in going for your goal? Mel Robbins: 5, 4, 3 … ➡️ Take action with these other questions: Post in the group what you are planning to do, and a day by which you’ll get it done. Put "it" out there. ➡️ It's your turn: Find out more at www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com

In this episode, my Guest Bill Griggs shares 15 tips and hacks on How To Know If Your Hobby Can Become A Business. Make time for the things you love to do… the things that are important to you Don’t be a shotgun. Become an arrow. Do not be afraid to fail. If you fail at something you’ve also learned something Find time wherever you can. It may not be perfect. It’s a little bit here and there. Become involve in forums, communities with like-minded people Learn to market before you manufacture by getting people to agree to purchase your pre-made product. Gather a list of people who you think might be interested in what you are planning to do Get feedback by asking your community: what would you change if you could? Assess the results and determine if you should go all-in or make changes Make sure your product or service is solving a problem that people have Feelings of fear and doubt is a signal that you should proceed. You have left your comfort zone. Get the help you need and surrounding yourself with like-minded people Make sure you have a business and not just an expensive hobby We all have the same amount of hours in a day. It’s how we choose to use them that makes the difference Getting online can be done within a day Links Mentioned: Facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips www. cncroutertips.com www.themakersguide.com

In this episode, you'll discover 3 ways on How To Make Better Use Of Your Time Working On Your Business From Home  ➡️ Research Who else is doing something like you - your competition How are they marketing their products/services? What keywords are they using to promote their product/services? ➡️ Networking Join groups (Facebook, LinkedIn) Participate in those groups with your insights;  add your 2 cents Build a few strong relationships ➡️ Growing yourself Reading Journaling  Taking a course ✅ CTA: Join one or two groups but no more and begin to participate Let one of those groups be SABOFH Get more here: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com

In this episode, you'll hear husband and wife team -- Daniel and Angela Greaser -- share how they merged their experiences and skills to work together and build a successful business from home and how you can do it too.   ➡️ Here are some of the topics discussed: Communication Content Marketing Attracting clients Embracing different roles  Playing their strengths Parenting Scheduling time to work on their business Being focused And much more   ➡️ My takeaways: Know your strengths  Make sure you communicate with those around you what it is you are trying to do Do one thing each day that moves you towards your goal Work with what you have and focus less on what you don't have  Treat your business as a business Links mentioned: Www.alltheops.com

In this Episode, we discuss the topic of how to make time to work on your online business from home ✅ Why is it important to MAKE time? You'll never get around to doing it Because it's important to you Someone is waiting for what you have to offer How do you MAKE time? Scheduling on your calendar (it's what get scheduled gets done)) Letting others know your plans Making that time non-negotiable When should you MAKE time? Each day at a set time If unable, then decide to do 20 minutes of working on your side business What is your ACTION STEP? Get your calendar and carve out those times Speak with those who might unknowingly interfere with your goal Join me in the Facebook Group ==> www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/022 Get more HERE.

In this Episode, we will discuss a few of the existing methods of taking payment from your customers. ✅ When should you take payments? As soon as you have a business name for your company As soon as you have something to sell, even beforehand Goto the platform and go through their “how to” documentation Set up on a page on your site, which can be hidden. Don’t put it on a menu. Send the link to those who need to pay you for your service or product You could also invoice your customer ✅ How to set up for payments? Paypal Stripe Amazon ✅ Services I've used: For more, visit www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com

In this episode, you will discover some cool, free and easy to use Online Tools that you can use and save money. Tools and Resources mentioned: Unsplash.com Pixabay.com Canva.com PicMonkey.com Fiverr.com Upwork.com Google tools such as calendar, docs, sheets, slides (powerpoint, keynote) WeTransfer to send large files  evernote.com dropbox.com bit.ly Links Mentioned: http://www.kingslegrant.com http://www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/020    

In this Episode of setting up a business name to do financial transactions for your online business from home, we discuss the following: Each state and countries may have different laws and regulations. Please check with a local legal expert on these matters If you reside in the USA, I suggest you register your company as a LLC. You can set it up as an INC as well but I would stay with LLC You might want to get some help from your accountant or a legal expert on doing so. Shop around for a decent price. Make yourself a Sole-proprietor as an S-Corp. I’m not an expert so I can’t give you more info than what I am and I’m not giving legal advice. But I know it helps you with saving on your taxes. In Episode 21, we will focus on receiving payments online, who to make payments to, and how.   For more ==> www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/019

In this episode, our guest Kirk Barbera shared some very interesting, hard-hitting and no-bars hold conversation about making money as a side business. Here are some of the topics we discussed: you need to have the personality for doing a business on the side especially online the wisdom to expose your children early to the world of sales discipline and tenacity will be your greatest assets the minimum of 8 hours are available after sleep and work each day to do what you want with it use social media as you would attending a conference and networking event. Go “downstairs” and meet with people and say “hello” to them. strive for quality over quantity Forget inspiration. Take action. Call To Action: do one thing and let us know on Social media or through email what you did as a result of listening to this episode. Links mentioned: www.Reelelite.com www.kirkbarbera.com email: kirkbera@gmail.com http://www.kingsleygrant.com

In this Episode, we discuss what social media platform(s) to choose for your online business from home. The statistics on how many people are using social media and which ones mostly is astounding, to say the least. It makes it a no-brainer on making Social Media a central part of promoting your business. Recommendations: ✅ Choose 2 but no more than 3 where your audience hangs out most Facebook because most of the people who are on social media is there LinkedIn for business connection  Instagram, Twitter, etc. ✅ Post regularly (this could change so keep up with the changes on that particular platform) Link mentioned: www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/beginnerscourse

In this episode, my guest - John Largent - masterfully shares how he is positioning himself as the go-to person in the exploding Senior Home Care for the Elderly Business. Some highlights: carved out time to work on this side business after working some 60+ hours per week work on business when everyone was in bed set hard dates for himself to complete tasks and even to leave his corporate job plans his to-do's the night before and executes the next day plus more Links can be found at www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/016

Begin your marketing (getting the word out) about your online business: Your relationship circle Neighbors Friends Family members Classmates Co-workers Networking events Your place of worship Your email list if you have one; if you don’t make sure you begin to build one On Blogs (yours or others who are in a similar space as you) On social media Find out more at www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com/beginnerscourse

In this Episode, you will discover what menus are most important for your online business from home website, what should be on them and why. The minimum menus items needed on your Website  An About Page It’s not about you but it’s about your ideal customer; what he or she wants and why are you the person to solve their problem  A Welcome Page where immediately a visitor can know what you do A Contact Page Email option Comment section An Offer Page aka optin page To exchange a value for someone’s email address this could be a newsletter emails from you offering something of value (will expand more on this in a future episode… how to benefit most from emails) a product an electronic item (document, chapter of a book, PDF) For more visit www.startabusinessonlinefromhome.com