The Biz Mavens Podcast

Do you ever find yourself scouring the internet for tips, tricks, or hacks you can use to be a better blogger? My guest, Kevin J. Duncan, is an expert blogger and a wonderfully creative writer. If you want to know how to be a better blogger, Kevin is your guy! Kevin is the Blog Editor and […] 029: How to Be a Better Blogger with Kevin J. Duncan is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

If you had all the podcast tips you needed to start your a podcast today, would you? Is the lack of helpful information the thing holding you back or do you have some other fears? I get it – putting yourself out there for the world to hear can be SCARY! Jumping into the podcasting pool […] 028: Podcast Tips You Can Use to Get Started and Expand Your Brand with Carey Green is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

What does it take to build a business that you can look back upon with pride? Sure, there will be challenges and growing pains—but how do you move past those to create something worthwhile? Good news: we've got a special guest who has done just that: she's created a strong, profitable business (turned company) that helps people […] 027: Building a Business You Can Be Proud of with Julie Bogart is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

What does it take to bring people together from around the world into an online community? How do you keep the group valuable and engaging? What common mistakes should you avoid? Thankfully, we've got an expert in Tonya Kubo who is willing to take on all these questions and more! In our conversation—Tonya opens up […] 026: How to Create a Thriving Online Community with Tonya Kubo is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Do you ever struggle with the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life that you fail to get work done? Maybe for you, it's the responsibilities of raising kids or taking care of household or the complexities of getting your business off of the ground. Whatever distracts you from getting work done, I'm sure you'd like […] 025: How to Cut Through Distractions and Get Work Done with Tricia Goyer is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

What would it look like for you to create a course based on the content and focus of your brand? Have you considered taking this step but find yourself at a loss as to where to start? Good news! I want to introduce you to two women who were brave enough to put themselves out […] 024: How To Run a Pilot Program for a Stronger Online Course, with Brandice Lardner & Shannon Clark is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Did you know that writing a book is one of the best ways to expand your platform? CEOs to politicians and everyone in between knows that nothing gives you quite as much exposure and traditional authority as writing a book. But don't you need to go to school and get a degree in writing (or pay […] 023: How To Expand Your Platform by Writing a Book, with Natalie Hoffman is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

If you haven't heard the term “business pivot” yet, you will. In fact, if you're just starting your online business efforts you'll probably find yourself neck-deep in the topic at some point. That's because none of us start our online journey with our passion fully refined or our dream business fully formed in our minds. […] 022: THE PIVOT: How To Change Your Business Focus Successfully, with Kat Lee is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

If you've never considered a membership community as a way to generate recurring, consistent income for your online business, you should consider it. Especially if you are focused on a niche where passion is a primary motivator. Vanessa Levin is passionate about Pre-K education and it was that passion that led her to create a […] 021: How A Successful Membership Community Grew From Vanessa Levin's Passion For Teaching is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Welcome to the final episode in season 2 of the 10X Profits podcast – be prepared for a great discussion on how you can get to know your audience in deeper ways. I'm so glad you've been a loyal follower of the Biz Mavens community throughout this journey. And don't worry, I'll be back soon […] 020: Use These 3 Action Steps to Get to Know Your Audience and Create Better Online Content is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

How many times has your to-do list taken away valuable time from creative work and online course development? Far too many entrepreneurs get distracted by life's endless lists that don't actually help you progress in your business. On this episode of the 10X Profits podcast, I'll introduce you to a new way of getting things […] 019: THIS Productivity System Leads to More Success in Blogging and Online Course Development is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Meet Jared Kimball, airline pilot turned email marketing guru. On this episode, Jared explains how to market an online course by leveraging the power of email. You'll learn to identify the key differences between broadcast and autoresponder emails while understanding the power behind any subscriber list—even the smallest ones. You'll also hear about why a […] 018: Learn How to Market an Online Course Through Email Marketing, with Jared Kimball is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

From her 2 decades of small business experience, Maggie Patterson is an expert on using online course testimonials and success story case studies to propel your business forward. On this inspiring episode of the 10X Profits podcast, Maggie shares actionable steps you can use today to start capturing the information that really matters to your […] 017: Using Testimonials to Share Success Stories & Counter Objections is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Are you ready to start learning how to create and sell courses online? For the best roadmap to online course creation success, look no further than this episode of the 10X Profits podcast. My guest Amy Porterfield, an online marketing expert and successful entrepreneur, is here to explain her insider secrets on how you CAN […] 016: Learn Amy Porterfield's Secrets on How to Create and Sell Courses Online! is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Abbey Ashley is back for an exciting second conversation about how you CAN balance working as a virtual assistant (VA) and creating online courses for your own brand. As the founder of The Virtual Savvy, she is an expert in helping bloggers turn their valuable skills into profit by working as a VA. Throughout this […] 015: You Don't Have to Choose Between Your Own Biz and Working as a Virtual Assistant, with Abbey Ashley of The Virtual Savvy, Part 2 is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Online course creation, writing quality content, and sharing your brand story should be your main focus as an entrepreneur—not simple operating tasks. For many entrepreneurs, basic tasks like responding to emails and monitoring social media accounts chip away at the valuable time we have to focus on actually creating and developing within our company. On […] 014: Delegate Your Way to Better Business by Hiring a Virtual Assistant, with Abbey Ashley of The Virtual Savvy is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Online courses can bring a huge profit for your business. But creating a successful online course depends on a few major factors: creative content, consistent branding, accurate online course pricing, and passion. Jules Clancy, my guest for this episode of the 10X Profit podcast, transformed her passions for minimalism, cooking, and recipes into a thriving […] 013: Innovative Online Course Pricing Strategies, with Food Blogger Jules Clancy of Stonesoup is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Investing time in hosting live workshops only enhances your brand's ability to branch out and develop online courses, new products, and blog content. Ana Dziengel is a creative parent and leading blogger on children's STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) education. She's my passionate guest for this episode of the 10X Profits Podcast […] 012: Using Live Workshops to Help You Develop Online Courses, Products, and Blog Content, with Ana Dziengel is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Few entrepreneurs I've met are as artistic and passionate as Katie Guiliano, my guest for this episode. Her company, Hosanna Revival, focuses on hand-painted and artistic ESV Bibles. What started out as a college dorm venture has transitioned into a production-based art Bible company that boasts over 50,000 Instagram followers and a sold-out Etsy shop. […] 011: Yes, Your Passion Project CAN Be a Successful Business, with Katie Guiliano of Hosanna Revival is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Unless you've done some serious soul searching, you're probably not thinking of why you need to learn to say “no” in business. But saying “no” strategically is one the most important skills you can learn. Chris Lema, a leader in online business + building high performance teams, is my guest on this episode of 10X Profits […] 010: Learn to Say “No” to Receive a Better YES! with Chris Lema is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

My guest for this episode turned her passion for early elementary education into an online, multi-million dollar business that impacts millions of children across the globe because she helps teachers do what they do best – teach! Sally Haughey, the founder of Fairy Dust Teaching, breaks through the traditional classroom expectations and has learned that […] 009: How to Create Online Courses and Build a Multi Million Dollar Business, with Sally Haughey is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

It's always inspiring to hear stories like the one I have to share with you today: It's the story of a woman who learned to creatively meet a need other women were experiencing that she herself had at one time. And through that act of giving, she reaped the reward of her efforts through the […] 008: How to Create Online Courses & Memberships “As You Go,” with Natalie Hoffman is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

The new challenges you face in business or in life are a big deal. Bigger than most people think. New challenges are a gift —they're the growth opportunities that will fuel you to the next level of success or fulfillment—IF you don't let fear keep you from taking full advantage of them. My guest on […] 007: How new challenges fuel Emily's business and personal growth is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Think you have to publish 3x/week to earn a full-time income? Think again. In this episode of the 10X Profit Podcast, I talk with Rachel from Feast and Farm. She's not just any food blogger; for the last two years, Rachel has been applying smart brand + business strategy to multiply her traffic and income without the […] 006: How to make a full-time income in 15 hours/week as a food blogger, with Rachel Ballard is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

What sets a successful entrepreneur apart from those who never quite make it? It turns out…not that much. It's one part ideas, one part mindset, and one part delight in the process of creating. And today's guests prove that you can start selling products in spite of yourself, even as you're learning to sell better. In this episode of […] 005: How to Leverage Books & Online Courses to Create Two Full-Time Incomes, with Luke & Trisha Gilkerson is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Being a Maker isn't for the faint of heart. Those who blaze a path with their business have one thing in common: they're brave. But bravery in business isn't what you might think. In this episode, I chat with Nancy Bandzuch from Do Small Things with Love. In just a few weeks, Nancy took an idea for her community […] 004: How to Take Quick Action & Create Products to Sell, with Nancy Bandzuch is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

On today's show, I'm talking with Rachel Norman, who has moved from blogger to entrepreneur, now offering over a dozen products and courses for moms who want the mindsets, habits, and routines to take the chaos out of life. In today's show, watch for some great gold nuggets, like how Rachel prioritizes which products to […] 003: How to Go From Zero to $1K/month From Online Products & Courses, with Rachel Norman is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

What started out as a hobby for today's guest, Sarah Mackenzie, has exploded into a podcast with over 1 million downloads that reaches tens of thousands of listeners each month. But Sarah's favorite? The membership site where she brings the very best authors, events, and online courses to her audience…and makes a healthy income for her family. This ride […] 002: How to Leverage Online Courses to Build a Thriving Membership Site, with Sarah Mackenzie is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

I'm Jeni from Biz Mavens (formerly the Blog Maven!), and in today's episode, we're laying the groundwork for a new podcast that bridges the gap between blogger and entrepreneur. Blogging and online business have become a rat race…but it's time to get off the hamster wheel of publish/promote and STEP UP to being a CEO, […] 001: The Smarter Way to Run Your Online Business is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.

Admit it. You're tired. All those late nights fueled by coffee, churning out blog posts and creating pinnable graphics… They're just about to do you in. And just when you think you're just about to get a big break? Along comes another brand new blogger whose stats blow yours out of the water. And you're […] How to Simplify Your Blogging Life with Tsh Oxenreider is a post by Jeni B. at Biz Mavens.