Podcasts about fearless launching

Listen/Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF9KW5rsLJ8&t If you've ever created a funnel, done a live launch, held a sale…and wondered why you didn't make as many sales as you projected, you may have been missing this one thing—an interactive event.  Keep listening to find out how you can create this in your business. Every single launch or promotion or funnel needs one of these… An interactive event. Today, I'm going to share - 1 - what exactly is an interactive event 2 - why you don't need to schedule a live anything in order to add one to your launch 3 - my favorite interactive events that you can pick and choose or layer EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS  00:00 Introduction to the Fearless Launching Show 00:08 The Missing Ingredient in Your Sales Funnel  01:12 What is an Interactive Event?  04:24 Different Types of Interactive Events  15:26 Using Interactive Events in Your Sales Process   Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus  

Listen/Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF9KW5rsLJ8&t If you've ever created a funnel, done a live launch, held a sale…and wondered why you didn't make as many sales as you projected, you may have been missing this one thing—an interactive event.  Keep listening to find out how you can create this in your business. Every single launch or promotion or funnel needs one of these… An interactive event. Today, I'm going to share - 1 - what exactly is an interactive event 2 - why you don't need to schedule a live anything in order to add one to your launch 3 - my favorite interactive events that you can pick and choose or layer EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS  00:00 Introduction to the Fearless Launching Show 00:08 The Missing Ingredient in Your Sales Funnel  01:12 What is an Interactive Event?  04:24 Different Types of Interactive Events  15:26 Using Interactive Events in Your Sales Process   Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus  

In today's episode, learn why building an email list is crucial for your online business and how owning your platforms can give you more control. Discover the step-by-step process to transform your email list into a list of leads and set goals for your upcoming launches. Understand the importance of knowing your paid product, identifying your customer, setting launch goals, and using conversion rates. Gain insights on creating effective freebies, warming up your audience, and choosing the right time to launch. Plus, explore various tools like long-form sales pages and interactive events to boost engagement and sales. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Email List Building 00:10 The Importance of Owning Your Platform 00:59 Steps and Missteps in List Building 01:55 Introducing the List to Lead Process 04:02 Setting Your List Building Targets 04:47 Understanding Your Audience and Launch Goals 07:13 The Math Behind Successful List Building 13:09 Creating Engaging Freebies and Resources 15:20 Timing Your List Building Efforts 19:05 Final Thoughts and Course Promotion   ⭐️ Learn the complete Turn Your List To Leads Process Here: https://annesamoilov.com/L2L ⭐️   Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus  

In today's episode, learn why building an email list is crucial for your online business and how owning your platforms can give you more control. Discover the step-by-step process to transform your email list into a list of leads and set goals for your upcoming launches. Understand the importance of knowing your paid product, identifying your customer, setting launch goals, and using conversion rates. Gain insights on creating effective freebies, warming up your audience, and choosing the right time to launch. Plus, explore various tools like long-form sales pages and interactive events to boost engagement and sales. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Email List Building 00:10 The Importance of Owning Your Platform 00:59 Steps and Missteps in List Building 01:55 Introducing the List to Lead Process 04:02 Setting Your List Building Targets 04:47 Understanding Your Audience and Launch Goals 07:13 The Math Behind Successful List Building 13:09 Creating Engaging Freebies and Resources 15:20 Timing Your List Building Efforts 19:05 Final Thoughts and Course Promotion   ⭐️ Learn the complete Turn Your List To Leads Process Here: https://annesamoilov.com/L2L ⭐️   Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus  

Watch the video podcast over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/663Ks2CRwd4 Today's episode discusses ten critical skills necessary for entrepreneurs aiming to build a sustainable online business. These skills are especially relevant for those who have built their businesses entirely online…however, they are generally apply to any entrepreneur. Stay to the end where I share the top 3 skills I'm focused on improving as well as prompts to help you choose the areas you need the most improvement! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Long Haul Entrepreneurship Skills 01:12 Skill 1: Mastering Content Management 05:06 Skill 2: Navigating Technology and Tools 08:36 Skill 3: The Art of Research 09:54 Skill 4: Building Confidence 10:53 Skill 5: The Power of Copywriting 12:52 Skill 6: Effective Communication 14:12 Skill 7: Coaching and Guiding 15:56 Skill 8: The Importance of Consistency 17:54 Skill 9: Financial Management Fundamentals 19:15 Skill 10: Analyzing Data for Growth    Resources Mentioned: The Coaching Habit: https://amzn.to/4djsajc Cashvertising: https://amzn.to/3Uy38FP Cash Copy: https://amzn.to/3UB4HTn The Copy Cure: https://www.marieforleo.com/the-copy-cure   Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus  

Watch the video podcast over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/663Ks2CRwd4 Today's episode discusses ten critical skills necessary for entrepreneurs aiming to build a sustainable online business. These skills are especially relevant for those who have built their businesses entirely online…however, they are generally apply to any entrepreneur. Stay to the end where I share the top 3 skills I'm focused on improving as well as prompts to help you choose the areas you need the most improvement! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Long Haul Entrepreneurship Skills 01:12 Skill 1: Mastering Content Management 05:06 Skill 2: Navigating Technology and Tools 08:36 Skill 3: The Art of Research 09:54 Skill 4: Building Confidence 10:53 Skill 5: The Power of Copywriting 12:52 Skill 6: Effective Communication 14:12 Skill 7: Coaching and Guiding 15:56 Skill 8: The Importance of Consistency 17:54 Skill 9: Financial Management Fundamentals 19:15 Skill 10: Analyzing Data for Growth    Resources Mentioned: The Coaching Habit: https://amzn.to/4djsajc Cashvertising: https://amzn.to/3Uy38FP Cash Copy: https://amzn.to/3UB4HTn The Copy Cure: https://www.marieforleo.com/the-copy-cure   Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus  

Today's episode is all about how to engage clients and customers by sharing your unique and a specific process to help them reach their goals even before they become customers. Drawing from the first module of my Fearless Launching program, I'm sharing a strategy for creating a roadmap of your offerings, allowing potential clients to understand the journey they will embark upon. You'll learn: Why it's so important to define your transformation process How to decide on you three to five steps or more to start sharing with your audience Why this process gives you the keys to communicate more effectively as you're launching, selling, and marketing your offers to your audience. We'll talk about how sharing your process up front helps to build engagement before your launch, by helping clients see where they fit within your process, thereby enhancing self-awareness and accelerating the readiness to enroll. You'll also learn why I believe this strategy is an important cornerstone for improving your offers and communication across platforms, ultimately leading to more effective launches. Episode Highlights 00:00 Unlocking Sales Through Transformation Before Payment 00:44 Introducing Fearless Launching & The Incubator Program 02:15 Diving Deep into the Trio Transformation Process 07:16 Visualizing Your Process with Tools and Tips 08:20 Leveraging Your Process for Marketing and Launch Success 09:43 Wrapping Up and Next Steps Tools and Resources Mentioned: Miro - white board, mindmapping software Looking for something else? Check out my online business tools listed here Music Credit: Royalty free clip provided by Descript, “Little Pastry - Instrumental” Artists: Humans Win Artist Full Names: Lance Conrad Publisher: LANCE CONRAD Pro: BMI Publisher PRO: BMI Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus

Today's episode is all about how to engage clients and customers by sharing your unique and a specific process to help them reach their goals even before they become customers. Drawing from the first module of my Fearless Launching program, I'm sharing a strategy for creating a roadmap of your offerings, allowing potential clients to understand the journey they will embark upon. You'll learn: Why it's so important to define your transformation process How to decide on you three to five steps or more to start sharing with your audience Why this process gives you the keys to communicate more effectively as you're launching, selling, and marketing your offers to your audience. We'll talk about how sharing your process up front helps to build engagement before your launch, by helping clients see where they fit within your process, thereby enhancing self-awareness and accelerating the readiness to enroll. You'll also learn why I believe this strategy is an important cornerstone for improving your offers and communication across platforms, ultimately leading to more effective launches. Episode Highlights 00:00 Unlocking Sales Through Transformation Before Payment 00:44 Introducing Fearless Launching & The Incubator Program 02:15 Diving Deep into the Trio Transformation Process 07:16 Visualizing Your Process with Tools and Tips 08:20 Leveraging Your Process for Marketing and Launch Success 09:43 Wrapping Up and Next Steps Tools and Resources Mentioned: Miro - white board, mindmapping software Looking for something else? Check out my online business tools listed here Music Credit: Royalty free clip provided by Descript, “Little Pastry - Instrumental” Artists: Humans Win Artist Full Names: Lance Conrad Publisher: LANCE CONRAD Pro: BMI Publisher PRO: BMI Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus

Have you seen the boom of MRR or Master Resell Rights opportunities popping up? If not, listen in as I share my thoughts on buying and reselling products you didn't create. Is it good or bad for the rest of us who ARE creating programs and educational experiences from scratch? Keep listening and I'll give you my 2 cents. Watch/Listen over on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J0z2XjgZrM 00:00 Introduction to Master Resell Rights (MRR) Opportunities 01:54 Exploring the Positives and Risks of MRR 06:40 The Realities of Reselling: Opportunities and Challenges 16:19 Who Should Consider MRR and What to Keep in Mind 18:26 Concluding Thoughts on MRR as a Business Model 21:46 Final Remarks and Invitation to Join the Discussion Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus

Have you seen the boom of MRR or Master Resell Rights opportunities popping up? If not, listen in as I share my thoughts on buying and reselling products you didn't create. Is it good or bad for the rest of us who ARE creating programs and educational experiences from scratch? Keep listening and I'll give you my 2 cents. Watch/Listen over on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J0z2XjgZrM 00:00 Introduction to Master Resell Rights (MRR) Opportunities 01:54 Exploring the Positives and Risks of MRR 06:40 The Realities of Reselling: Opportunities and Challenges 16:19 Who Should Consider MRR and What to Keep in Mind 18:26 Concluding Thoughts on MRR as a Business Model 21:46 Final Remarks and Invitation to Join the Discussion Subscribe to the Fearless Launching Show: @AnneSamoilovgplus

Today I'm going to share my personal experience switching my course and business platform from Kajabi to Thrivecart. Here's what you'll learn in today's show: My reasons behind leaving Kajabi, despite having a positive experience The top issues such as the cost and the difficulty of integrating existing content and services. The benefits of Thrivecart, including its one-time payment model, ease of use, and integrated features like Thrivecart Learn for hosting online courses.  How the platforms stack up to each other--like email marketing, landing pages, and payment processing.  Insights for beginners considering either platform, emphasizing Kajabi for simplicity and Thrivecart for more tech-savvy users and those looking for cost-effective solutions.  My personal recommendations for each platform based on the user's business stage and needs. Check out Thrivecart here: https://annesamoilov.com/thrivecart Check out Kajabi's 30 Day Trial - Joann Krall gave me the link to grant you this long trial!    00:00 Making the Big Tech Switch: From Kajabi to Thrivecart 02:11 Why I Left Kajabi: A Deep Dive into My Decision 06:49 The Benefits of Kajabi: What Worked Well 13:57 The Transition to Thrivecart: A New Beginning 18:59 Thrivecart Features and Integration: A Closer Look 26:18 Final Thoughts: Kajabi vs. Thrivecart for Your Business      

Today I'm going to share my personal experience switching my course and business platform from Kajabi to Thrivecart. Here's what you'll learn in today's show: My reasons behind leaving Kajabi, despite having a positive experience The top issues such as the cost and the difficulty of integrating existing content and services. The benefits of Thrivecart, including its one-time payment model, ease of use, and integrated features like Thrivecart Learn for hosting online courses.  How the platforms stack up to each other--like email marketing, landing pages, and payment processing.  Insights for beginners considering either platform, emphasizing Kajabi for simplicity and Thrivecart for more tech-savvy users and those looking for cost-effective solutions.  My personal recommendations for each platform based on the user's business stage and needs. Check out Thrivecart here: https://annesamoilov.com/thrivecart Check out Kajabi's 30 Day Trial - Joann Krall gave me the link to grant you this long trial!    00:00 Making the Big Tech Switch: From Kajabi to Thrivecart 02:11 Why I Left Kajabi: A Deep Dive into My Decision 06:49 The Benefits of Kajabi: What Worked Well 13:57 The Transition to Thrivecart: A New Beginning 18:59 Thrivecart Features and Integration: A Closer Look 26:18 Final Thoughts: Kajabi vs. Thrivecart for Your Business      

Today, we're focusing on the challenges and strategies around selling online, specifically for entrepreneurs and business owners who might be starting out or returning after a hiatus. I discuss the importance of shifting from creating free content to selling products and services and guide you through 3 key steps to help you sell more confidently and show up with true enthusiasm for your products/services and the value they bring to your ideal customer. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome & The Importance of Selling 01:58 Reflecting on Your Feelings About Selling 04:53 Three Essential Steps to Start Selling Confidently 05:07 Step 1: Building Confidence in Your Offer 09:12 Step 2: Talking About Who You Serve 15:17 Step 3: Diverse Selling Strategies 18:10 Practical Ways to Talk About Your Offer 26:44 Conclusion: Embrace Selling as Part of Your Identity Resources: Want to work with me? Check out these powerful resources:

Today, we're focusing on the challenges and strategies around selling online, specifically for entrepreneurs and business owners who might be starting out or returning after a hiatus. I discuss the importance of shifting from creating free content to selling products and services and guide you through 3 key steps to help you sell more confidently and show up with true enthusiasm for your products/services and the value they bring to your ideal customer. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome & The Importance of Selling 01:58 Reflecting on Your Feelings About Selling 04:53 Three Essential Steps to Start Selling Confidently 05:07 Step 1: Building Confidence in Your Offer 09:12 Step 2: Talking About Who You Serve 15:17 Step 3: Diverse Selling Strategies 18:10 Practical Ways to Talk About Your Offer 26:44 Conclusion: Embrace Selling as Part of Your Identity Resources: Want to work with me? Check out these powerful resources:

If you're anything like me, you may find conducting online launches for your programs or events exhausting and sometimes even cringe-inducing. Thankfully, today's guest, Anne Samoilov, is here to help! Anne is a long-time expert in the space who has helmed product launches for Laura Roeder, Marie Forleo, and Jonathan Fields. Today, we're talking about why some of us find big, splashy launches so draining; how to set up automated or evergreen launches (and her take on the pros and cons of these); how to find non-cringey launch strategies; be willing to take on clients or projects that have nothing to do with your business. More About Anne: Anne Samoilov is a launch strategist and VFX Producer. She started her work online as the creator of Fearless Launching, an online training program that teaches impact-driven entrepreneurs how to create simple, streamlined, and standout launches without relying on templates or cookie-cutter strategies. She has also led the VFX teams for TV shows on Paramount Plus and Starz. Check out Anne's podcast, The Fearless Launching Show, where she shares insights and tips on how to have an amazing product or business launch—your way.

Today's guest is Michelle Dixon, a trauma specialist, and mindfulness healer. She's also one of my Fearless Launching students and a member of my Launch Incubator. She's a trauma and healing specialist--who works with a unique process that gets to the heart of whatever is holding you back. She has a unique way of working with people that acknowledges people see whether they need just a mindset shift or something deeper. In this episode you'll learn: How Michelle started her business in the healing and trauma space Her unique perspective on healing, mindset, and success What Fearless really means How to know if you need a simple shift or something deeper Why she speaks out about trauma and suffering without any shame One simple thing you can start doing today if you feel stuck in any area of your life (say money, relationships, love, health) Questions you can ask yourself to take a personal inventory in the area you feel stuck And she tells us about her December Holiday Emotional Detox - a free retreat and minicourse you can sign up for - starting soon! Click here to sign up Connect With Michelle Michelle-Dixon.com Emotional detox for the holidays Free Making Sense of Trauma Roadmap Michelle on Instagram

A new season has started... After 5 years of doing the podcast, this the first time I've changed more than just the podcast cover. Here's why, what to expect, and how you can get involved. Share a screenshot as you listen and we kick off this new chapter of our journey together. Here's how we can connect: https://annesamoilov.com Check out my free training: https://annesamoilov.com/trainings Instagram: https://instagram.com/annesamoilov Twitter: https://twitter.com/annesamoilov Thanks for being a listener and stay tuned for moe!

So today, I wanted to talk about creating plans and then making progress… For launches, for upcoming campaigns, for your new product, for a new business… There are three things you need to know and do to make sure whatever you say you're going to do is something you CAN AND WILL make progress on. Because if you make enough plans that don't come to fruition...you might start thinking...why bother? I'm not going to follow through anyway? So this is what we need to do to make sure plans can actually be DONE. Resources mentioned: Planathon 2021 - starts soon and the free group is now open: https://annesamoilov.com/planathon2021 Find out more about Fearless Launching: https://annesamoilov.com/trainings    

Have you ever launched to crickets? I mean, no one on your launch waitlist...no one waiting to say, "me, me, me!" Today's episode is a pulled for a recent Facebook Live all about ListBuilding for your Launch. Here's what we cover: *6 mistakes everyone can make and fix in the same day *How long before your launch you should be building your list *The truth about the size of your list and making more sales ...and a little rant about getting out of your own way... Learn more about Fearless Launching here: https://annesamoilov.com/fl-may-2020 Watch the full Facebook Live here: https://www.facebook.com/AnneSamoilov/videos/219231532830820/ Let us know if you listened and if you want to keep the conversation going, head over to Facebook and join our free Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/fearlesslaunchinglounge  

Do you have an online course you've been launching or selling for awhile? Have you updated it recently? Whether your answer is yes or no, it's important to review the content in your program regularly...if for nothing else than to confirm everything you share is relevant! So, today, we're diving into this process that I've used on my own products, on client products, and where you can get started on your online course today. Download the free launch roadmap: https://annesamoilov.com/launch-roadmap Download the free launch planner/workbook: https://bit.ly/launch-planner Want to learn more about Fearless Launching? Visit this page and find out when we will open again: https://fearlesslaunching.com  

Launches can be kinda scary… We've all seen the ones that are wildly successful and launches that don't work at all. The pie in the sky dream launch stories followed by complete dead in the water disasters. And both make you want to run for the hills and never utter the word launch–much less actually try to launch something of your own. But if you haven't launched yet – you should know something. Launches often don't work. But why?? If you are just starting your business, trying to gather the courage to launch your first product or service, you might be wondering why launches seem to work for only part of the time…or maybe they just work for a small majority of people. If you liked this and want to make your launches better, sign up for the masterclass: https://annesamoilov.com/masterclass Get on the Fearless Launching waitlist - we're doing the program live very very soon: https://fearlesslaunching.com  

Are you interested in taking your side-hustle full-time?  Back when I first dove into the online business world, I wasn't sure to be totally honest. I secured a job with Laura Roeder...because she had a business I could honestly see myself running someday. I learned everything I could and finally took the leap...after two years of trying to manage own course launches of my signature program, Fearless Launching, I knew I owed it to myself to try.  If you want to hear that full story, make sure to dig into the podcast archives and listen to the episode where I share the whole story right here! Todayyy I'm talking to Dr. Cortney Baker, someone who helps women do exactly that...turn their side-hustle into actual businesses.    Cortney has a LOT going for her...She's a business growth strategist, she's been named Texas Businesswoman of the Year. She's also a CEO and founder of multimillion-dollar company Kids Care Home Health. She's the creator of the from Side Hustle To CEO Academy.   Cortney shares with us some essential tips to help us transition to a full-time business owner. Listen in, learn, and get motivated.   Highlights From The Episode: [04:07] Getting to know Dr. Cortney and how she got started [07:22] Cortney's dissertation research [10:29] Four main challenges that women go through in the corporate world [12:12] Cortney's book: Unlimited: Conquering the Myth of the Glass Ceiling [15:47] Things to know before taking a side-hustle full-time and leaving your job [20:29] Why knowing your tribe is an essential part of the process [24:22] Cortney's advice on the most straight-forward business to start [26:14] Simple guidelines for people quitting their full-time jobs Key Quotes from the Episode “…you have to leave walking out as a CEO, as I'm a CEO, and I'm going to behave and hold myself to a higher standard than that because they may be a referral partner.” “Whatever the plan is, as long as you make one and you get other people to help you with it, then you're setting yourself up for success.” “Getting other people on board, having them feel like they're part of the business. That is the way you build confidence and trust in what you're doing.” “If it were easy, everyone would do it.” “What can you do to solve a problem that really just pisses you off and be part of the solution?”   How To Get Help Turning Your Side-Hustle Into Your Business With Dr. Cortney: Website Dr. Cortney on Instagram Dr. Cortney on LinkedIn Dr. Cortney on Twitter Dr. Cortney Baker on Facebook Women In Business Podcast Free Business Roadmap

Getting your legal stuff in order is neither fun nor sexy, but is essential. Many entrepreneurs only get legal stuff in order when things are about to go wrong or only when things have already gone wrong. Our guest today is here to help us understand what legal stuff we should have for our businesses and what the best time to have them in place is. We are excited to speak to have Annette Stepanian, a lawyer for creatives and entrepreneurs. From contract drafting, trademark registration to consulting. According to Annette, it is advisable to have your legal stuff in place when starting your business. It ensures your business is well protected. For instance, can you imagine creating some content then someone comes and steals it? Would you like that? Key Talking Points: Annette's entrepreneurial journey Legal stuff needed in a business How to market without inflicting fear Key Quotes from the Episode “Copying and pasting from samples they find on the Internet robs you the opportunity to really take ownership of your business and to architect it.” Connect with Annette: Your Legal BFF Website Annette's Instagram Follow Annette on Facebook Additional Resources: Need launch coaching and strategy? Check out my Launch Intensives Want to learn the process of launching and join a nurturing community? Get on the waitlist for Fearless Launching  

Tell me if this sounds familiar. You get an amazing idea for a product, course or something else you want to create and launch to the world. You start brainstorming all the amazing things … it literally comes pouring out of you. Maybe right along with this brainstorm, you start talking to friends about it...because you are literally THAT excited. Have you ever been so excited about your idea and then found out that it had already been done? Or maybe you knew that it was already done many times over, so you've spent years telling yourself, “Don't you dare create that!” or “Don't waste your time!” Heck, I've had that same idea with my signature program Fearless Launching? How many people are teaching about launching, launch strategy, or some type of launching or even something related to launching? Let's just say A LOT. If you have experience this or are experiencing it right now, today's episode is for you. You might just get you some simple tools to getting through those thoughts and creating something EVEN WHEN it's being done by many other people. For full show notes, head on over to https://annesamoilov.com/220.

How is your business going to look 5 years from now? Even if you're crystal clear on what you are creating, the people you want to help and the products you just KNOW you want to sell… There's a good chance things will change in ways you might not expect or anticipate. And that's what we're talking about today on the podcast. Today's guest and co-host has been in the Fearless Launching community since DAY 1. She's also someone who I've watched grow, evolve, re-invent herself...all while staying very clear on the vision for her business. (and she's seen all of my changes too!) Catherine Just is a fine artist, photographer but more than that she's someone who shows people how to welcome in huge transformation in their lives. If you have been feeling stuck on what to launch first, overthinking getting something out to the world, or just can't seem to get out of your own way to complete ANYTHING… this interview and conversation is for you.   For full show notes, head on over to annesamoilov.com/215.

I want to talk about something I often avoid…because to be honest, I have an aversion to people who promise profit or revenue or any type of specific results. If you're listening and part of this community, I'm definitely here to make sure you prepare yourself and your business for launches — because preparation definitely leads to more profits. That is proven. I've seen it time and again with the students in Fearless Launching and I've also supported my clients to be totally prepared for their launches. So here's what we're going to cover in today's episode: First, I'm going to talk about the other drivers that will help you have more profitable launches… Next we'll talk about the elements of launches that can cause drops in profit or LESS revenue overall How to make your launch budget - bid vs. actual The importance of launch list and what it has to do with your profit For full show notes, head on over to AnneSamoilov.com/209.  

This week, I'm going to take you behind the scenes a bit. You see, I'm recording a special walkthrough of my Launch Workbook and Planner. All you have to do is go over to http://bit.ly/launch-planner, download a copy, print it out and work through it right along with me.  All launches start at the same place - and these 10 steps will help you get the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT thing you need before you launch a new product, a new service or business... and that is Clarity. If you've ever felt a little confused as to where to start, how to get organized and how to pull all the pieces together, join me today in taking this 1 step toward your launch. If you're launching in 6 weeks or more from now - THIS IS perfect for you! Even if you're launching in a few weeks, you may gain clarity and understanding and FINISH the work you've been putting off. See you on the inside.   Also - if you like this episode and working through the workbook, Fearless Launching is now open for enrollment (as of the date of this recording). Check it out at: fearlesslaunching.com

Many members of Fearless Launching have been asking about quizzes. Today's show is all about quizzes and how to use them, create them, and incorporate them into a launch. I have recently seen online quizzes and online assessments used as part of some amazing launches, so it will be great to learn more. Today's guest is Josh Haynam from the the online quiz platform Interact. I have been taking quizzes as long as I can remember, and they are something that everyone can and should incorporate into their business and their launch or the lead up to their launch. Josh shares how Interact got started, what it is, and how everyone can incorporate quizzes into their online business.     You can find Josh here: Interact Interact on LinkedIn Interact on Facebook Interact on Twitter @tryinteract Josh Haynam on LinkedIn Josh Haynam on Twitter @JHaynam Interact Blog   Show Notes [04:19] The history of quizzes and taking quizzes in pubs in the 1700s. [04:50] How quizzes are a proven thing with a history of people liking them. [05:11] Adapting a quiz to whatever subject you are promoting. [06:15] The psychology of quizzes and how everyone is seeking self-awareness. [06:50] How quizzes allow us to talk about ourselves and find out information about ourselves. [09:30] Using quizzes to build interest level and give people what they want. [11:07] How a quiz can be a tool to understand what message to share with consumers. [13:14] Personalized marketing as opposed to traditional marketing and taking the time to ask people what they want. [14:26] Educating as opposed to selling while aligning the interests of the customer. [18:07] How Josh has created a massive amount of blog posts and guest posts. He has done the work to know how everything comes together. [20:06] The process for creating quizzes with Interactive using templates. Then changes are made in the builder. Adding links and hooking up your email and then publishing and the quiz is ready to go. [24:06] Selecting a template versus creating a very specific quiz from a blank menu. [26:00] The upside tree analogy for starting with templates then diving in and customizing. [27:56] How the templates are similar to WordPress themes when it comes to getting up and running, but they can be customized later. [30:06] Cool things people are doing such as "What type of therapy dog are you?" or "What type of Red Cross volunteer are you?" [34:33] The importance of timing and quiz creating before a launch. The Elephant Pants used the quiz to fund their Kickstarter campaign. [36:39] How quizzes are a very shareable piece of content that can go viral. [38:19] A listener challenge to create your first quiz.   Listener Challenge   Go to Interact Create your first quiz   Links and Resources: Malcolm Gladwell The Elephant Pants Kickstarter Interact Interact on LinkedIn Interact on Facebook Interact on Twitter @tryinteract Josh Haynam on LinkedIn Josh Haynam on Twitter @JHaynam Interact Blog

Natasha Vorompiova is one of the OG members of Fearless Launching. She has also taught me a lot about the systems that our businesses need at different stages from day one to when we start expanding and hiring people.  Natasha is a consultant and systems strategist who creates systems for growth oriented businesses. She is the woman behind Systems Rock where she helps clients establish systems for completing tasks with ease, marketing consistently, and onboarding effectively. Her past focus was on solo business owners, but now she focuses on businesses with small teams and helping the teams and the businesses grow. We talk about having business systems in place and providing structure to allow team members to do their jobs effectively. We also talk about being an impact amplifier by amplifying the impact of each team member, so that the businesses impact is strengthened as it grows. Natasha has also graciously agreed to answer questions, so feel free to add your questions to the comment section.   You can find Natasha here: Systems Rock Natasha on Twitter @SystemsThatRock Natasha on Facebook Systematic Success    Show Notes   [03:17] Natasha was in my very first Fearless Launching community. She is a woman who has her systems down. [05:06] Natasha is a systems specialist and architect. Until recently she has been working for solo business owners. [06:00] A few months ago she shifted her focus from solo business owners to business owners with small teams. [06:51] As teams grow, the old ways of doing things stop working. Owners need to communicate as a team so that they aren't the bottleneck of their business. [07:40] Natasha is an impact amplifier by allowing business owners to amplify the impact of every team member. [08:14] How impact gets diluted without systems and structures in place. It holds people back and doesn't allow them to do the work that they can do. [10:37] The evolution of her Systemic Success program prompted Natasha to begin focusing on teams and business growth. [12:31] Owners with larger teams had a different set of challenges. [13:54] Working with the larger and growing teams allows Natasha to have a greater impact. [14:28] Her systems create an environment to enable teams to perform their best. [15:41] Her clients may have something in the way that allows team members to reach and perform at their potential. [16:45] Clients don't want to go through the hiring and firing process until they find a mind reader. This is where systems come into play. [18:09] Natasha works with clients who have teams one-on-one and with their teams. [22:05] Teaching business owners how to get out of the way of the team members. Having systems to support the team. [22:53] Using proper document and project management tools. Allowing the business owner to step back and let things get done. [25:16] Problems with implementing systems and an adjustment period to trust the system and handle the new free time. [29:38] Establishing time management and balancing systems when starting out. [30:15] As the business grows there will be client facing systems and relationship building and marketing systems. [31:20] The last piece is the systems for the team such as communication, leadership, and teamwork. [33:58] The magical number of three. When you triple your team you need to inspect your systems. After adding 3, 10, 30, or 100 people, you need to restructure your systems. [39:07] Create systems for things you repeat in order to not waste time doing the same thing over and over. [46:37] Communicate your vision so that your team will own it.   Links and Resources: The Five Stages of Business Growth Todd Herman How to Turn Any Process Into a System (It's easier than you think!) Evernote Systems Rock Natasha on Twitter @SystemsThatRock Natasha on Facebook Systematic Success Launch Systems Cheatsheet

Have you ever wanted to create something brand new in your business? Of course you have!!! Entrepreneurs and business owners are idea machines most of the time, right? But do you really need to scratch the itch every single time you get that amazing OMG idea you know is going to catapult you into the history books? Maybe. Annnnnd maybe not. In today's episode, we're going to talk about: How we create and why you might just need to get something out of your system My 5 step guideline and process for creating new products Questions to ask yourself as you're getting those new ideas out of your head Why you gotta be curious, ask questions, and also be completely detached… all while you're pushing that new, exciting idea forward How you can be part of my brand new signature program - which just opened applications for a public Beta. Mentioned on the show: Fearless Launching: http://www.fearlesslaunching.com Apply For My Business Beta: http://www.annesamoilov.com/beta-2017 Full Show notes over on the blog: http://www.annesamoilov.com/141  

Whether you're first starting your coaching business, trying to figure out what your business will be or you know but you aren't sure what to do with that information - today's episode is for you. Hillary shares her step by step process for really digging into what you do, what you know and who you are so you can figure out your purpose as a coach. The great thing is she asks some key questions all business owners should be asking if they're running online businesses...so I think you'll love this. If you love our chat, check out her upcoming 3-day challenge (yes 3 day challenge right here!): Sign up for Hilary's upcoming 3-day live challenge here: http://www.annesamoilov.com/ superpower-challenge Find out about her upcoming interview series too here: http://www.annesamoilov.com/ btce-2017 How To Turn Teachable Moments + Your Experience Into A Full Coaching Practice (podcast) The Art of Discovering What You Should Be Launching (video) Read more over at http://www.annesamoilov.com/137 Want to learn more about launching and create a custom experience for your unique business? Fearless Launching starts in just a few weeks. Make sure to sign up for our upcoming free workshop here: freelaunchworkshop.com Have a launch story of your own you'd like to share? Send me your pitch right here - support@annesamoilov.com and let me know a little bit more about you, your business, and what we can share together to the Fearless Launching community.

This is Episode 134 of the Fearless Launching Show. Today we're talking about my step by step process for setting the right goals for your next launch. Are you planning your launch? Along with all the pieces you'll need to “figure out” to execute a product launch, the one step I push all my students and myself to make are setting goals and making realistic revenue projections for the launch. But how do you do set realistic goals if you've a) never launched and b) never sold anything before… That's what we're going to be talking about in today's episode of the Fearless Launching. I'll walk you through my 3 step process for setting launch goals that: Are based in reality Feel attainable Give you specific actionable steps Show you where you need improvement Inform all of your decisions about the launch Let's dive in because I want you to really think about this goal setting piece of your launch… The first step is the most simple one but has a profound effect. Read all the details, download your launch workbook and more over at annesamoilov.com/134

In today's episode we're talking about mistakes you may be making as a business owner that affect your business and all your product launches. These aren't quick fix mistakes, but ones you can aim to get better at over time. Take out your journal right now and make notes on anything that comes up for you personally. There's no right or wrong way to approach these, only to work on shifting the way you handle launches, do business...and operate in the world. Checklist vs. Decision Making: There are lots of appropriate places and instances where checklists are valuable and work. And they do get you part of the way there with launches. But a checklist will not tell you why people aren't buying. A checklist won't tell you if you've done enough customer research or sent enough emails or got the tone right in your sales page or webinar presentation. You need to be able to ask questions, have thoughtful conversations and make decisions. Individual Tools vs. System: With the ever changing technology in our world, it's no wonder that we're always thinking about trying a new tool to. For example, process payments, manage tasks, house our products, deliver our products, promote our products. Truth is - the system of how you're doing these things is more important than the specific tool. Learning how to pull together a set of tools into a working system is a better approach and why I teach a systems module in Fearless Launching. Grab my systems cheatsheet. Check show notes over at http://www.annesamoilov.com/130 for a link to that cheatsheet! Changing Everything vs. Keeping What works: Doing a postmortem is one of those things that gets put off and literally put on the back burner as we get ready for our next thing. Plus - a good friend told me this about branding - that's her area of expertise...that people get bored with their fonts/colors about the time that it's gelling and makes sense with people! When it's working - you're likely going to get bored, but there's no reason to throw out everything and can result in nothing working!!! Support - Are you getting help? Processing what's going to happen in your launch is invaluable. Absolutely no one I know who's gone above the 7 figure launch or revenue level has done so without hiring help. No one. You have to be willing to get that support. And if you need help with the above items especially, then it might be time to get a coach, hiring a launching manager... If you'd like to go into more of these topics, I've just created a brand new launch workshop for you which really speaks to the foundation you can build for all of your launches...I'm telling you first because I know you'll want to jump on it fresh - while it's hot off the presses. Here's what we're going to cover in this workshop: The one place you're wasting the most time and that could be the cause of all your launch problems.. Why knowing how to set your launch goals, sets you up for bigger success My secret shortcut to creating my launch plan - great if you HATE planning The key phases in your launch and the exact action steps you can take today. Just head over to http://www.annesamoilov.com/130 and it'll be linked right there as well as on the sidebar on the blog. That's all for today - I hope you heard today's message with love. I make these mistakes sometimes too - we're human and we simply need a reminder every once in awhile!

Today's episode - we dive into the whole topic of social proof. Social proof is a way to show your audience that you have credibility and have been able to help other people get results in some way. You get to demonstrate your expertise through the way you help or serve other people. The trick here is that social proof can be from people you've worked with. It could be people who have been through your program, past customers, whoever has been in your world and benefited from your experience. It could be someone who's bought something from you in the past or simply been a part of your audience and has gotten results from something FREE you've offered. We talk a lot about social proof in Fearless Launching - which is open right now for enrollment if you're listening on November 2nd or 3rd. Visit: http://www.fearlesslaunching.com for all the details! The doors close Friday night at Midnight - until then you can get in before the price increases, get the current and all upgrades, plus run through the live material with me in January. If you're someone who has considered hiring a launch manager, enroll here first -- we do the course twice per year and it's like having me on your team. Full show notes over on http://www.annesamoilov.com  

This episode is all about the steps you take prior to launching a product or service. Learn these tips that will help elevate your actual launch process. BGC ANNOUNCEMENTS * Welcome to the 72nd episode of the Boss Girl Creative Podcast!! Today, I'm chatting with Anne Samoilov about the things you need to know before you launch a product or service. * Have comments or questions? Tweet/IG using the hashtag #BOSSGIRLQA or call in: (707) BOSS-GIRL * Support Boss Girl Creative endeavors by joining the BGC Crew! * Join me in the Facebook Group on Wednesday nights at 9pm CST for a live Q&A answer session!! Send me your questions through email, phone or #BOSSGIRLQA on Twitter/Instagram * Want a direct link to the podcast feed? Click here. * Use these Hashtags on Social Media: #bossgirlcreative #bossgirlchat INSIDE THIS EPISODE * Anne's Back Story * First steps before the launch process * It starts with the who * What does the who mean * Be curious * What are people asking * Answering questions publicly * Building a foundation for credibility * Length of a launch SHOUT-OUTS Laura Roeder Marie Forleo RESOURCES MENTIONED **The following links may contain affiliate links. Purchasing through them supports Boss Girl Creative at no additional charge to you** * BGC Episode 009 - INTERVIEW WITH ANNE SAMOILOV B-SCHOOL Fearless Launching - Launch Workbook Fearless Launching - Why Launches Work Fearless Launching - How to Launch Alone Fearless Launching - THE PROGRAM!! (Get the 2016 pricing before the doors close on the current "Fearless Launching" + get access to the all new Fearless Launching 2.0 in January 2017! Doors close on current pricing on Friday, November 4, 2016) My Case Study/Testimonial for Fearless Launching FIND TAYLOR ONLINE Blog - pinkheelspinktruck.com Instagram - @pnkheelspnktrk Facebook - PinkHeelsPinkTruck Pinterest - pnkheelspnktrk Twitter - @pnkheelspnktrk FIND ANNE ONLINE Website - Anne Samoilov Instagram - @annesamoilov Facebook - Anne Samoilov LinkedIn - Anne Samoilov Twitter - @annesamoilov Fearless Launching - Fearless Launching Podcast - The Fearless Launching Show HELP SPREAD THE BOSS GIRL LOVE! It would be amazeballs if you shared Boss Girl Creative Podcast with your fellow Boss Girls on twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If you love this podcast, head on over to iTunes and kindly leave a rating, a review and subscribe! WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BOSS GIRL CREATIVE PODCAST Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via Boss Girl Creative Newsletter Click here to subscribe via Stitcher FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask your questions and leave your comments by either calling (707) BOSS-GIRL, emailing hello@bossgirlcreative.com or go to the Boss Girl Creative Facebook group!  

Every launch begins with a conversation - doesn't matter who you have it with. It may be a coach. It might be your journal. Maybe a friend. But you need to have this conversation. It's the step most systems, calls, programs, courses don't really talk about. There's a checklist of things that starts somewhere between knowing who your audience is (important) and what they want to buy from you (uber important). This is the mother of all kick off calls. The kick off before the team gets hired and before the partners get contacted...before any launch leak happens or a webinar is announced. ...I like to think of this conversation as more of a confessional...where you lay out your hopes, dreams, fears, and plans (if you've got them already) for the launch and why you're doing it. Don't worry - it's not a loosey goosey conversation... Before we get into the specifics, something you should know--   Your launch convo must be had with someone who knows you and your business well. Coach, mastermind partner, business bestie. Someone who you can trust to let you share without the fear of judgement of any kind. Because it's a mix of specifics and elements that aren't completely defined, it's important someone can ask you the right questions and let you share whatever comes out. I. Part one of the conversation will be talking, answering, getting clear on some of the more surface questions: What are you launching? Is it for your current audience? How did you discover they want this? What proof do you have they want this? When do you want to launch? Hmm, is that similar to any other product out there? Who are your direct competitors? Cool, good to know...how do you plan to be different from them? II. Part two of the conversation you'll probably start working on some deeper details together - and you'll either be writing it out as you talk or putting sticky notes on your calendar. Grab the 10 steps you should go through in the Launch Workbook. We're still not all the way deep yet, though. III. Part three is probably more important than everything you talk about. Lots of people talk about the launch story or the launch narrative...but not really telling you how to create it. So, it's no wonder you kind of guess what the words launch story even mean in the first place! I'll go into depth on creating your launch story in an upcoming post, but for now, here's how to create in the most easy, straightforward sense. Define all the marketing activities of the launch - video series? Blog series? Challenge? Webinar? Whether you're using multiple channels, activities to lead to the open sales window or just one, consider your main theme - it's how you'll decide what content gets shared, what recurring promise or thread you'll keep coming back to and it'll really connect all the pieces. Another way to get to this theme - is to think of your overall vision and goal - the reason you have created this thing for other people. Your main belief behind it. For example, Fearless Launching isn't so much about being scared to launch but being prepared, curious and willing to revise in order TO launch… those things allow you to be Fearless. And so - I like to bring in these little touches throughout the launch--in emails…. Think to yourself - what does this thing I've created all come back to > what's the narrative, the reason, the underlying belief and mission….how you got here or where you are now and why you're doing this. 3 Ingredients To A Powerful Launch Story There are three critical parts to a launch story….actually they're more like layers really. And I see them over and over and over again in my most successful client/student launches. Pick the Visible Angle This is the visible reason you are launching or something that will be easy to see and talk about every single time - you write a blog post or send out an email. Date/Time/Event related Personal life event related Theme related to the product Change in the industry Pretty much anything you can think about as the “why you're so pushed to do this launch right now” is okay. There is no wrong answer...you just have to keep it very clear as to why. Let me give you a few specific current examples. Fearless Launching is just about to kick of a special what I call “Closing Cuz We're Upgrading” launch. I must close the doors in order to finish building out our new home and all the new content for the program. Instead of holding off until everything's ready, I want to give you a chance to join the program right now - at the current pricing, get your upgrades for free, plus watch the before & after in progress. That's the story this time around. Describe Your Big Why In addition to the surface reason you're doing the launch - the more visible obvious reason...there's usually at least one more narrative at play when you launch anything…. And this seemingly sub or lesser story is really the undercurrent which gets up close to the real reason your product even exists. It gives your launch depth and meaning. Simon Sinek talks about your why in his famous book “Start With Why” for a reason. If you're launch was an Iceberg - above the water would be the visible reason for the event...and below the water...well, we know that's actually what anchors the iceberg… If your time of the year is the surface reason for launching, your deeper why is that you know the time of year might trigger a certain emotion that you're hoping to help people through…. This is the case if your product is business or personal related. We are emotional beings and it's critical to understand that as humans we are emotional no matter what we do. Don't Break The Thread The final ingredient in this whole story is understanding when to talk about the surface or the emotional part… when to lay it on thick and when to pull back. Striking a balance between emotions, logistics, and practical reasons for someone to pay attention to what you're offering is definitely something you get better at over time...and you never stop aiming to get better doing. Understanding your audience is key to understanding when the thread is strong or weak or simply non-existent. We go into this in more depth inside Fearless Launching, if you know you need help creating your story. In the meantime, start today by doing the following.: Schedule time with a trusted person who knows your business & you. Ideally this person can give you feedback but mostly - they are there to ask you questions. Have part one of the conversation as described above. Download the Launch Workbook to start thinking about your launch Have part two of the conversation as described above. Brainstorm a surface reason and a deeper reason that you might want to launch! Want to attend a special webinar to learn how to put your launch conversation to work and build your list for your launch? Click here to register and read all the details. We'll also be opening a very special promotion for Fearless Launching, so get to work on the steps above and you'll be ready for us to start working on your launch together!

One of the best ways to improve the power of your products is to create them as if they are part of a course curriculum instead of just stand alone somewhat related products. Here's why this is important and the topic of today's podcast. You provide a clear path and roadmap to follow, which helps strengthen and grow your community. You allow yourself time to choose what products you create and which products you'll promote. Thus giving you more time and freedom to focus your creative efforts on what lights you up and making your work the best it can be. Today's episode will help you kind of do both and give you a strategy for improving revenue without slaving over a new or even an updated product. You can focus on what you deliver the best while still giving your customers more value. I'll be referencing a past article I wrote for the site Think Traffic - way back in 2012 and I'll link it below...so listen and then head over to that post! It's funny how you can pull wisdom from the archives…and it was especially relevant as I started to lay out the future for Fearless Launching -- not just as a stand alone course, but as a curriculum -- one that starts outside my doors! So let's dive in. First - let's talk about the way people usually create courses. They come up with their first idea and do that...then they choose another topic that is relevant but necessarily related and they might create that. Sometimes the courses will have some relation to the other, but rarely do you see them as a first or second or third step or having any order at all. That's why a curriculum really makes your entire product suite stronger and smarter. Read more at annesamoilov.com  

Today I'm joined by partners and amazing women who joined forces less than a year ago to create a powerhouse, energetic, beautiful company that supports creative entrepreneurs as they start, grow, polish and evolve their businesses. Emylee and Abigail met last summer in an online Facebook group and after discovering their ideal customers were the same exact people, they bonded in a very scary-fast way... But when you know something's right, you just go for it, and that's what they did. We're talking about how they made the transition from solopreneurs to partners plus what you might need to know before jumping into your own partnership! Visit the site for full show notes:  annesamoilov.com/show

Spend any time on social media, reading blogs, going to webinars, listening to business summits and you'll hear one thing over and over. You've got to outsource to grow. And the idea is fine - it's true. You need to delegate many things in your business. But there are others who prefer to go it alone as long as they can - until they literally MUST hire people to help them. Is this the wrong approach? I say no...and maybe yes. Today's episode of the Fearless Launching show, I talk about three different paths you might choose depending on how new you are to business, your budget, your time frame and your experience with launching. Hopefully, by the end you'll know whether you'll do it all alone, hire out completely, or take my third preferred option.

In this episode, we speak to Fearless Launching scholarship winner Vanessa Chase about how she applied the simple, back to basics lessons in Fearless Launching to her own launch and managed to triple her launch goals! The one thing she attributes to the success is really something she tells her own students to do, so knowing this, she dove in, did the work, and was able to surpass her modest goals for the launch. Dive into her story and make sure to head over to the full show notes and how to contact her over on the blog: annesamoilov.com

BGC ANNOUNCEMENTS * Welcome to the ninth episode of the Boss Girl Creative Podcast!! Today I'm interviewing Anne Samoilov from Fearless Launching. Have comments or questions? Tweet/IG using the hashtag #BOSSGIRLQA or call in: (707) BOSS-GIRL * Support Boss Girl Creative endeavors by joining the BGC Crew! * Join me on Periscope (@pnkheelspnktrk) on Wednesday nights at 9pm CST for a live Q&A answer session!! Send me your questions through email, phone or #BOSSGIRLQA on Twitter/Instagram * Want a direct link to the podcast feed? Click here. * Use these Hashtags on Social Media: #bossgirlcreative #bossgirlQA EPISODE AT A GLANCE * Overcoming obstacles * When to say “no” * Looking back at the beginning * Difficult times and easy times * Managing fear in business * The Future of Fearless Launching QUOTES BY TAYLOR "I do have to take a step back and if it's not going to be like a good fit with the brand, but if I know I'm going to have to like jump through a million hoops, if it's not worth the hoop jumping, than there's just no reason to say yes. So whether or not it's the best thing since sliced bread, if I have to do too much like to make that same kind of whatever it happens to be…I do think now I look at things in a sense of, ‘how is my health going to be affected?' 'Am I going to be stressed out, am I not going to have sleep?'" Taylor Bradford "If you're just sitting there like how are you ever going to get going forward you know if you can't share what you're going through and whether or not it's a setback or a hurdle or whatever it might be, there is probably someone, if not you, that can give some insight." Taylor Bradford QUOTES BY ANNE "I think my biggest obstacle just ever, and if there's ever an issue, it's to do with confidence actually, believe it or not. Something I do just kind of try to convince myself, trick myself that I am confident into doing something. But the belief is something I fight almost, not every single day but if there is something that I start freaking out about it's usually tied to; did I give enough, are my skills enough, do I know what I'm talking about." Anne Samoilov "I always want to help people, but I've had to really reel myself in and do that same thing and say ‘why am I not feeling this?' ‘Why am I not feeling it?' And so for me there's really practical concerns, I have my daughter...there's things that are going on with her school, there might be things that are going on with me and I always remind myself of past times when I didn't say no, and I should have." Anne Samoilov "I started working just toward something. I wasn't sure what it was. But I definitely saw like the day to day of what I would be doing and things I'd be creating and how I would be working with helping people and teaching, definitely teaching, always teaching." Anne Samoilov "The easiest part is creating new things. Because I get excited about new ideas and not just my own but other peoples, so that keeps me engaged and excited in Fearless Launching." Anne Samoilov "The hardest thing has been being myself. But just realizing ‘okay people don't like it, whatever, they can take a walk or whatever' and also getting over myself that anyone really cares if I'm goofy or not." Anne Samoilov "Anytime that I feel anxious and that's as close to fear that I can think. Whether it's related to maybe like my money goal, afraid I'm not going to reach them. What happens when people find out. It's all that kind of stuff. It's all very self-preservation. I'm trying to make sure that I, you know, stay as reputable and respectable as I can. That if I ever feel anxious about those things...the way that I fight it is that I just take action on something. Like I'll just take out my to do list and start taking action and I immediately don't feel anxious anymore." Anne Samoilov RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED Fearless Launching B-School Pinterest SHOUT-OUTS *Links below may contain Affiliate Links. Purchasing through them help support Boss Girl Creative.* Hilary Rushford Erika Lyremark Marie Forleo Joe Polish #NOEXCUSES™ Fitness365 Discovery Channel Doterra Oils Young Living Essential Oils Laura Roeder Derek Halpern James Wedmore Lewis Howes GaryVee Morgan Freeman Alexis Giostra aka Miss Trenchcoat Starbucks Daniel Craig Jessica Kupferman MORE FROM TAYLOR Blog - pinkheelspinktruck.com Instagram - @pnkheelspnktrk Facebook - PinkHeelsPinkTruck Pinterest - pnkheelspnktrk Twitter - @pnkheelspnktrk MORE FROM ANNE Website - Anne Samoilov Instagram - @annesamoilov Facebook - Anne Samoilov LinkedIn - Anne Samoilov Twitter - @annesamoilov Fearless Launching - Fearless Launching Podcast - The Fearless Launching Show HELP SPREAD THE BOSS GIRL LOVE! It would be amazeballs if you shared Boss Girl Creative Podcast with your fellow Boss Girls on twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If you love this podcast, head on over to iTunes and kindly leave a rating, a review and subscribe!

Whether it's working out, taking classes, writing, running your business, everyone's got a slightly different style of working and learning. I know that for the most part I love to work in solitude and then peek my head out when I'm done to get the next step. Some of the best online learning experiences were ones where I had to show up every single day, though… I'm curious now about your audience. How do they like to consume your content? Where do they consume it? Do they want to do it at their own pace, in the dead of night, on the beach? Or do they want the camaraderie of the group, the class, the mastermind? Today's episode of the Fearless Launching explores this question and shares why it's important for you to know as you go into your next launch. read more: annesamoilov.com

Today's episode is all about how Fearless Launching has changed over the past 3 years...and how you might expect to update, grow, and evolve your own products and services. In this episode I cover the 9 main areas where the products and launches have changed over time. You'll see that my first launch of the program really was a minimum viable launch from top to bottom...and that's what I encourage you to do. Check out Fearless Launching now: http://www.fearlesslaunching.com Full show notes are over at: http://www.annesamoilov.com Thanks for listening and leave a comment or review if you enjoyed this episode and are a regular listener of the show! -Anne :)

Today's episode is possibly the shortest ever for the history of The Fearless Launching Show where I share a few things happening and one you're invited to next week!   Fearless Launching: http://www.fearlesslaunching.com Conversations That Sell (Free Webinar!) https://annesamoilov.leadpages.net/conversations-that-sell/

Today's episode of the podcast, I'm going to share the 4 things many people are missing from their business and need to get rolling before they are ready to start planning their launch. Some of the topics I cover: 4 things that I always come back to when I'm having an “I don't know what to focus on moment” in my business Why consistent communication is only part of the equation One system that should be in place the second you put your blog or website live How communication must be happening first before you get Your monthly task list to make sure you're ready to launch whenever you want How to avoid loading your launch workload with a ton of writing How you can borrow other people's engaged audiences, but you should never depend on that Want a chance to win a scholarship for the next round of Fearless Launching (starting on May 18th)??? Click over to the blog now for more details: http://www.annesamoilov.com/do-this-to-get-ready-to-launch/

Do a search for creating useful content on google. There's enough opinion and education on the topic to make your head… wait for it… Explode. And that's pretty much what my head's been doing since I first heard this phrase. Create useful content, Anne. Waking me up in the middle of night. Are you being USEFUL enough, Anne? And off and on this whole year I'd look at other people's content and wonder… How the heck is THIS useful to the world? I started pulling apart every blog post I'd see, challenging it to be useful to me, which is hilarious because as you know there's a lot of useless but fun info on the internet. And that's when it hit me...about being useful...and why I wanted to dig in and discuss this moving target of being useful… In this week's episode, I explore: What does being useful really mean in the context of your online business? Who decides if something is useful or trashable? Why is creating useful content a challenge to most online entrepreneurs? And...what do you need to know about your audience in order to get even close to figuring out what is useful for them on any given day? If you've ever wondered whether you're being useful or not, listen to today's episode of the Fearless Launching show and then leave me a comment below. Ok let's dive in! Links To Dive Deeper Into This Topic Launch Toolkit Creating Social Substance (great article at the top of google's list!) Ep. 30 - Planning For Success (planning is all about knowing what your people want and need)   Ep. 10 - How To Become A Better Teacher with Jennifer Louden (love Jen's take on teaching, especially since that's what all content really does - it teaches!)

Does your business feel good? Do you enjoy most days doing what you do? And how's that launch making you feel? Be honest. Okay, I'll go first. Sometimes the answer is no. Not good at all. But does that mean I'm doing something wrong? Not necessarily. Today, I'm going to share some truths about running a business, growing it online, and what you need to be prepared for when you're launching... There's a little good, a little not so good...but all real things you might (and probably will) experience if you're on this journey too! My hope is that by hearing what your day to day life can be sometimes, you'll be prepared for those not so great moments... In this episode I talk about: •The one thing that's going to make it easier to handle the day job if you're building a business on the side. •some of the most common "problems" and challenges you might face even if you're only working on your biz a few hours a week •what you'll discover about yourself - and you might not like what you see! •what to do when you get the "maybe I should get a job" blues •how to avoid the slippery slow of envy and competition watching •surprise wins that you better acknowledge when they happen •amazing shift that happens when you realize you have nothing left to prove to anyone •How do you handle all the ups and downs? •What launches reveal about your business Mentioned In This Episode: FLS 001 : Feeling Trapped? How to become an entrepreneur while you're working for someone else without losing your mind
FLS 029: Why Watching People Grow Is My Personal Business Bonus (and Guilty Pleasure)
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Cupcake Royale
Start up Seattle
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Nathalie Lussier What You Should Do Right Now You've got 2 things you can do right now – both require you to take one more action. If you'd be so kind and have a moment, I would so appreciate you even doing 1 of these...especially if you love the show and want to get featured on a future episode! First thing – Jump over to itunes to rate and review the Fearless Launching show and help other people find it too! Second thing – click here to listen to more episodes over on the show page. [Tweet "You bring value. You DO have something to share. People WILL show up. #rememberthis @annesamoilov"]  

Ever wished you could find someone to help you whip your business into shape?   You know - someone who'd be honest and would call you on it when you were being completely off your rocker or kick you into motion if you were letting things slide?   Yeah, me too...which is precisely when I discovered and first worked with our featured business influencer.   Today's episode features my #TBT interview with Erika Lyremark.  Erika has so much to teach women business owners about the power of confidence and the impact it can have on your business.   Here's what we talked about:   Her dynamic and varied work experiences prepared her for starting her own business and have continued to be a big part of her business growth. Some juicy details about her very first launch -- including pricing, her fears and getting support Why Erika thinks it's more important to gain confidence than to make money. What Erika learned about hiring before you're ready - and how that's not always a good idea Erika also shares how she likes to be an elegant hustler...and what that means!   Keep in mind that Erika's business has evolved even more now - and if you're curious how, I highly recommend checking her out...and being part of the next round of her signature program….which is so much more than the Morning Whip. Connect with Erika Erika's website Erika on Twitter Erika on Facebook Lyremark Business Design Mentioned on the show Dyana Valentine What You Should Do Right Now You've got 2 things you can do right now - both require you take action.   First thing - Jump over to itunes to rate and review the Fearless Launching show and and help other people find it too!   Second thing - click here to listen to more episodes over on the show page.

Today I answer the question - who has been your biggest business influence and why?   There's more than one answer to this question, so I decided to do a multi-part series featuring the people and also doing a bit of a throw back Thursday. These are interviews from the archives.   They are super relevant to anyone just starting out...because the common thread is...we all start somewhere.   The first person I'm featuring is Amy Porterfield. Amy and I met back in 2009 or 2010...I kind of can't remember…we hit it off immediately on a personal level, but even though I've gotten to know her pretty well, I also watch how she grows her business. I'm so inspired by the way she is so direct and clear in everything she does. It's easy to get kind of wishy washy when you're starting your business...and Amy has always been that person who inspires me to be clear about what I do, who I do it for, and what drives me to keep doing it.     Maybe it's her family values, maybe it's the way she gives it all during her courses…or maybe it's because she's so supportive of me… or all of that. But Amy has influenced me by reminding me to be practical and realistic.   Here are the topics we cover: The truth about getting to 1,000 subscribers Big lessons you'll learn from making launch mistakes How to find the right team for your budget The importance of keeping momentum after a launch Show Notes (People we and stuff we mentioned) Tony Robbins Harley Davidson Traffic Geyser Lewis Howes + Sean Malarkey FB Influence FB Marketing All-in-One for Dummies   What You Should Do Right Now   You've got 2 things you can do right now - both require you take action.     First thing - Jump over to itunes to rate and review the Fearless Launching show and and help other people find it too!   Second thing - click here to listen to more episodes over on the show page.

This week - I'm doing things a little different and since I did a pretty meaty webinar a few weeks ago, I thought I'd edit it up for you and serve the best parts as a podcast. Here's what you'll learn:     The one area where you're wasting the most time and that could be the cause of all your launch problems    Why knowing how to set your launch goals, sets you up for bigger success    The key phases in your launch and the exact action steps you can take today to make each one feel easy peasy. No matter when you're planning to launch - next month or next year, you'll be able to take action during and after you listen to this episode. If you want to hear and watch the whole webinar replay, you can jump over here right now and still grab it...I decided to leave it up for you, even though Fearless Launching closes this Friday, October 10th. Click the link below to watch it.Show Notes (Stuff I mentioned)Launch Essentials Workshop - webinar replayB-SchoolLKR Social MediaJonathan FieldsLeadpages (aff)Infusionsoft (aff)Fearless LaunchingJessica Kupferman's workflow episodeShe Podcasts (awesome podcast)John Lee Dumas (Entrepreneur On Fire) *Did I miss anything? I do that sometimes, so let me know and I'll update the notes for you! What You Should Do Right Now You've got 2 things you can do right now - both require you take action.   First thing - Jump over to itunes to rate and review the Fearless Launching show and and help other people find it too! Second thing - click here to listen to more episodes over on the show page.