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Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family
Hey, Friend! Let's dig into a hard topic today and why parents shouldn't focus on finding the best homeschool program for their child. Why do we make this a thing? And what should we focus on instead? Are you ready for some hard-hitting truths and questions? I hope so because hard isn't something we should shy away from. Let's do the hard work because it gets us to the place of reaching the goals we have for our family. ♥ Leigh Enter the 10k downloads giveaway to win one of two {recorded} 30 minute coaching sessions with Leigh by leaving a written review on Apple podcasts between today and midnight on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Take a quick screenshot of your review and email it to leigh@littlebylittlehomeschool.com to connect your entry with your email address. Winners will be emailed after April 14th. Connect -> leigh@littlebylittlehomeschool.com Join the mailing list - > https://littlebylittlehomeschool.activehosted.com/f/1 Community ->https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Follow ->https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ The ONLY Thing You Need to Begin and Continue Homeschooling--There Really is ONE Consideration and Only One When it Comes to This Decision https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/05-the-only-thing-you-need-to-begin-and/id1607943103?i=1000551020870 The 7 Steps You Need to Start Homeschooling Today and Why This Isn't a List You'll Find in a Google Search https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-the-7-steps-you-need-to-start-homeschooling-today/id1607943103?i=1000552804789
Lead Agent Empire: Real Estate Agent Marketing & Business Management
Learn how to build a strong, responsive email list and find out what CRM tools you need to take your real estate business to the next level. In this episode, we share our tips and tricks for creating, grooming and expanding your client email lists."You have to have that pipeline coming up for potential people to replace things that fall through...just plan for that and the best way is to have a really strong email list." - AlessandraTop Takeaways:Why email lists are gold in real estate.Optimizing your email list can help you to engage new clients and keep you in the minds of clients you’ve worked with before.Tools you can use.Check out these suggestions for organizing and maximizing your email listAWebberMailchimpConvert KitActive Campaign (Our personal favorite!)How To Build A List From Scratch.Bring value to every interaction with your leads. Give them a reason to sign up by using lead magnets and offering content you know, based on their demographics, they’ll likely find value in. Make sure you have a way to opt-in to your services and connect it to CRM integration.Engaging the List You’ve Got.Stay in regular contact! Here are some content to share:NewslettersSuccess storiesSocial media linksReviews on your pageNews specific to your marketWhat's happening in the neighborhoodSelling and buying timeframesExplain processes of home buying and selling Episode Highlights:[00:07] Intro[01:16] Why email lists are gold in real estate.[02:36] Touch Points and how they differ for each client.[04:10] Finding a balance and sale cycle customizing.[06:19] Tools you can use[09:55] Avoid spamming.[12:24] Automation and CRM advice[15:23] Grooming your list[16:44] How to build a list from scratch.[18:11] Landing page builders:[21:50] Maintaining and engaging your list.[22:43] Personalizing your CRM[26:08] Show summary & Outro[26:34] Learn more at agentgrowthacademy.com/waitlist The value in going “live” and starting conversations.Ways to build and keep reviews on multiple platforms.Automation and time management advice. Resources Mentioned:AgentGrowthAcademy.comActivecampaign.comLeadagentempire.com/landingiUnbounce.comZapier.comBombbomb.comConnect:Find the perfect gift for your clients, friends, family members, and everyone else at https://rejoy.co/Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/REGrowthNetwork/Download a free Social Media Calendar to help you know what content to create regularly so you can be in front of your contacts regularly: http://leadagentempire.com/social-media-calendarLeave us a voicemail question we can feature on the show: https://leadagentempire.com/voicemail/ Find The Lead Agent Empire PodcastAt leadagentempire.com SUBSCRIBEOn StitcherOn Apple PodcastsOn Google Podcasts
Are Leads from Thumbtack, Home Advisor, & Angie’s List Worth It? Have you thought about using a paid lead service like Thumbtack, Home Advisor or Angie’s List? You aren’t alone. Recently I had a request for my two cents on the topic to I asked for the pros and cons in a couple of big Facebook groups and in this episode, I share the feedback. Folks had some serious passion around the subject and some common themes. If you are thinking about trying them, you might want to take a listen. Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at tammy@localsmallbusinesscoach.com Visit the Local Small Business Coach website Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams
The girls are back this week sharing stories, experiences, and plenty of laughs in this episode of the Big Money Stylist. Danielle and Ani describe how having a Salon Manager and having systems in place make all the difference in the world in all facets of the business. In Big Money Stylist, we go over the following formula each month: Week #1: Power Week #2: Production Week #3: Profit Week #4: Protection In This Week’s Episode…..POWER Point #1: Salon Managers Both Danielle and Ani agree that if you have a full salon and don’t have a Salon Manager you can FULLY TRUST, or software in place to assist in the managing, you’re pretty much fucked. And by the way, do not make the mistake of giving this job to one of your hair stylists. When she first opened her Salon, Danielle used to manage everything on her own. As her salon grew and expanded, she reached the point where it all eventually became too overwhelming for her to manage on her own. QUESTION What is your experience with Salon Managers? What difference have they made in your salon? Point #2: Juggling Too Much? Danielle: I’m very clean and appear to be very put together…but I’m not. I’m very passionate and driven, artistic and detail oriented…but there’s a BIG difference between being organized and being detailed. And then if there’s too much detail, I get overwhelmed. Even if you’re detail oriented, when you’re trying to juggle too many things, shit falls apart. And then when you’re looking to add people to your team, you have this thought of “nobody can do it my way.” But.. is your way always the most effective way? QUESTION How has trying to juggle it all worked out for you? Point #3: Follow-up & Referrals Nothing says cheap hair like “Text me for appointments!” When you do this, you’re not taking yourself seriously, nor are you gathering pertinent information. Not only that, people tend to slip through the cracks this way. Danielle and Ani teach their artists that they will have better results in creating longevity with their current clients when they follow-up with them rather than going with the churn and burn mentality. It’s great to have social media for marketing, but oft times the gold is in the referrals. QUESTION Are you currently adhering to the churn and burn mentality? What is one thing you can do to change that? Point #4: You’re On the List You take yourself and your business more seriously by staying organized and creating systems, collecting information from clients, and creating a better overall client experience inside of your own space and salon, whether you’re doing it by yourself or you have a whole team working behind you or with you. Danielle: Sometimes as small business owners, we forget to have the bigger mindset like Nordstroms or Bloomingdales where once you become their customer, you’re on their list and you begin receiving a stream of steady emails in your inbox. Sometimes you’re annoyed, and other times you’re really glad they sent you that suggestion or tip. QUESTION What system to you have in place that captures clients’ emails and other pertinent information? Point #5: What Is It Costing You? Danielle: The moral of this story is, if you’re in business, start creating better habits, patterns, and behaviors right now; start utilizing systems and actually figure out how to use them so they benefit you. Educate yourself more on marketing and not just posting a pretty photo and saying “text or dm me.” Systems are created to free up space to enable us to do our Art. What is the cost of trying to “do it all,”especially if you’re a mom? QUESTION As you step back and take a look at your business, what is one system you can add that will ultimately free up time and space for you? Quote of the Week: “Systems free up your time and enable you to concentrate on the art.” –Danielle K White “ALL of my time, energy and space – EVERYTHING – goes to my artists inside of BMS and Mastermind.” –Anianne Rivera
Ashley and Suzannah share great tips on what has worked for them when working with contractors. From how to provide clarity to contractors while saving yourself time to how to go with the highest quote without paying the highest prices, you’ll want to tune in today to hear these and more! Resources mentioned: Ashley’s post on the cost for enlarging a window Our "DIY or Hire Out" episodes: Ep 6: Flooring Ep 15: Wallpaper Ep 20: Small Electrical Ep 28: Windows and Doors Ep 37: Painting Ep 46: Wall Treatments HomeAdvisor Porch Angie’s List You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
Villain's Month keeps going strong, and with the release of Venom's feature film right around the corner, Gene, Jack & Curt list off their favorite Symbiotes besides the big guy, himself! Can the guys agree on the final picks as they build another perfect Official Nerd Nation Radio Top 5 List? You know what you gotta' do to find out...Tune In, Nerd Out!
We're bringing you a follow-up episode detailing our progress to the challenges we gave each other in a previous episode (026). We are working towards greater self-discipline! Inspired by our conversation with Drew Dudley (025) and the book Living With A Seal by Jesse Itzler, we issued a few challenges to each other and this episode brings an update to our personal performance. The first challenge we talk about is our 100-pushups-per-day challenge. The 2DD Pushup-up challenge started strong, but both of us have had a couple misses since the beginning, and since this episode recorded! Oops. Although not 100%, we talk about our progress and the discipline this challenge has pulled out of each of us. The second challenge was to log all the food we eat for a month. We've accomplished the logging, but as you can see here, we still enjoy food, or make poor choices - depends how you look at it! After all, not having that birthday cupcake may have been offensive to some. This has been a great exercise for us and we are happy with the awareness it has increased for each of us. The last challenge was to come up with a list of five lessons we have learned in our lives. Sean's List: You may not be able to choose your circumstances but you are in full control of your response to whatever circumstance you find yourself in. Don't make all of your life decisions based only on money. Every single person has value, and it's our responsibility to find it for ourselves and help identify it for those around us. There are other perspectives to things in life that we should consider. Be present in the moment. Kyle's List: Remembering people's names is important! Define your goals in life. Always be on the lookout for the opportunities that are presented to you. Fake it 'til you make it! Fireflies are under appreciated. Seriously, fireflies? Kyle is strange. How about you, how do you stay on track with self-discipline? What are five, or just one, life lesson(s) from your experience? We want to hear from you! Comment here or on the 2DD Facebook.
Author Platform Rocket: Self Publishing, Marketing & Advertising Advice For Authors
Today, we talk about page conversion optimizers which increase the likelihood of getting better sales, particularly in regards to book reviews. Craig, from Hiddengems, provides some great insights on this topic as Hiddengems sole purpose is to help you attain those coveted reviews. Craig breaks down three approaches you can employ to attain reviews and lays out the benefits of hiring an outside agency to take care of this process for you. Jonny and Craig also explain the tricky Amazon Review policy to help you navigate their rules carefully. Tune-in and discover ways you can retrieve those trusted reviews to skyrocket your sales and conversion rates! Reviews are social proof stating the quality of your book Difficult for a new author without a following to generate reviews If you are self-publishing, it is more of a challenge Tips and Tricks to BUILD your ark team Established authors with an ark team receive a 10-20% return rate for their free handouts If you do not have your own list, you can consider hiring a marketing agency Hiddengems markets 100+ books every month Sending off free copies to your mailing list to fans who would probably buy your book anyway is NOT the best strategy Consider sending free books to younger people who are interested in your book, but do not have the money to buy it Managing an extensive list on a case-by-case basis is difficult Insights into Amazon Review Policy Policies are pro-customer which is not good for the seller/author Policies are open to interpretation since Amazon applies it selectively Email marketing with affiliate links can be shut down without any prior notice If the reviewer has received a free book, he needs to mention it Incentives cannot be provided in exchange for a review Reviews cannot be FORCED, need to be voluntary Policies are tailored to generate HONEST reviews Any serious author needs to have a review-receiving process in place Do it IN-HOUSE by building a team Or, target your existing LIST You can also reach out to groups who can help you get a review Most authors who work on getting reviews in-house have an assistant to deal with this cumbersome task Craig shares how Hiddengems can help you Send your book information to Hiddengems and they will put it in front of people who will MOST likely enjoy your book From those who sign-up, the best people are chosen based on how many people the author wants Send out the book and follow-up with these people to get reviews On average, Hiddengems is able to generate 80 reviews for every 100 books sent out Expect any review-getting process to take TIME and MONEY Hiring a service saves you time which you can use to streamline other business processes Authors need to concentrate on their writing and publish as much as they can You can also opt for a validation service by Hiddengems which is more cost effective and let’s you know how many people left you a review Get in touch with Craig through his website or his email Email your questions to Jonny and forward this show to an author friend who might need the love and assistance! If you are an author who needs assistance, do not hesitate to check out our website 3 Key Points: Any serious author SHOULD have a review process in place; you can do it in house, target your existing list or reach out to a group. Hiring an agency will increase your return rate exponentially—Hiddengems generates 80 reviews for every 100 books sent out. Hire an AGENCY to help you out so that you can concentrate on your other business processes and writing. Resources Mentioned: Hiddengems – Craig’s website