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Chris Ducker is a renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and personal branding expert. As the founder of Youpreneur®, he helps business owners build sustainable, future-proof brands around their expertise. He's written “Rise of the Youpreneur” and “Virtual Freedom,” both of which have become essential reads for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses while maintaining personal authenticity. Chris is also a sought-after keynote speaker, podcaster, and mentor, known for his practical, no-nonsense approach to business growth and leadership.  Ahead of Chris Ducker joining us at Inner Circle Live 2025, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris to discuss his story, his books and the journey that has made him a multi best-selling author behind some of the most influential business books ever written. Want to join the Inner Circle?    Visit www.orange-gray.com

Magic Moments Ep 29 is here ✨ In this Magic Moment, I am joined by the incredible Chris Ducker. This was one of the best conversations I've had about personal branding. If you've been wondering whether to put yourself out there or keep the focus on your business, this episode is definitely for you

I'm so excited to share this special 15 min episode recap with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode 059 with Chris Ducker. https://richie.libsyn.com/chris-ducker-youpreneur-launchpad-how-to-build-a-personal-brand-business ====== Richie Norton and Chris Ducker discuss their interactions from San Diego to London about creating a lifestyle business that supports the family. Powerful, unique stories including one Chris calls an exclusive about his love for Zig Ziglar and his teachings. Get ready to become a 'Youpreneur' and build your personal brand business right for greater freedom. Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestseller, "Virtual Freedom", and more recently, "Rise of the Youpreneur." Based in Cambridge, England, he owns and operates several businesses, that combined house over 400 full-time employees internationally. He's also a trusted international business mentor, keynote speaker, podcaster, blogger, as well as the founder of Youpreneur.com - the leading personal brand business education company in the world. Chris hosts the annual Youpreneur Summit, which is held in London, U.K. each November and is the self-proclaimed 'Proudest Brit' doing business online! Listen in to learn how to become a Youpreneur and how to build a personal brand business. Go here for more resources and latest insights:  https://www.chrisducker.com/ Want to continue the conversation? Join us! RICHIE NORTON SHOW COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/richiepodcast RICHIE NORTON SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: http://www.richienorton.com/ RICHIE NORTON SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton FB: https://www.facebook.com/richienorton TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/richienorton 

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We're just one episode away from the big one — #500! As we wrap up this series, we're bringing in the best speakers we know to share their #1 piece of advice for speakers who want to get to the next level. These speakers are the best of the best — combined, they've booked thousands of gigs and made tens of millions of dollars in speaking fees. If you're serious about growing your speaking business, this is an episode you don't want to miss. In just 25 minutes, you'll learn:How to serve the people who hired you wellWhy you can make more money off the stage than on itWhy consistency matters more than you might thinkWhy you need to commit to coaching How to consistently over-communicateHow to harness the power of authenticityAnd much, much more!Get your notes app ready because this episode is full of advice you'll want to remember!In this episode, you'll hear from: Chris Ducker - Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, Virtual Freedom and more recently, Rise of the Youpreneur.Based in Cambridgeshire, Chris owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, Virtual Staff Finder and the personal brand education company, Youpreneur®. He is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of virtual staffing and scaling an expert business. Chris has been a trusted international business coach, keynote speaker and podcaster since 2010 and currently spends most of his time mentoring successful entrepreneurs, as well as investing in and advising startup companies.Erick Rheam - Erick Rheam is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. He spent five years as a Military Police Officer, nine years working for two municipally owned utilities, ten years in software efficiency sales, two years as the Director of Student Success for a professional speaking development company, and now he's a full-time professional speaker and author. Erick travels the country helping men and women cut through the whirlwind, so they can rise above the chaos to discover their significance and live in peace.Jamie Nolan - Jaime serves as the CEO/President of the National Speakers Association, a membership-based not-for-profit focused on helping speakers, authors, trainers, coaches and consultants to Build a Better Business and Be a Better Speaker. Jaime has a Masters degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and is also a 2015 graduate of the EO Global Entrepreneurial Master's Program. She served as the President of the AMC Institute from 2012 – 2013, and was a member of the Board from 2005 – 2014. She also served on the Board of the Preeclampsia Foundation from 2016-2018. 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Today's guest is Mark Podolsky.   Since 2001 Mark has completed over 6,000 raw land deals with an average return on investment of over 300% on cash purchases and over 1000% on land deals that he financed.   Free Book: https://landgeek.samcart.com/products/dirt-rich?utm_source=how-to-scale&utm_medium=podcast   October 2021 podcast:  https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/21693923   Show summary:  In this episode, Mark shares his journey from hands-on management to overseeing his business in just 30 minutes a week by building a capable team, establishing efficient systems, and utilizing technology for automation. He stresses the importance of delegation, staying focused on high-impact activities, and operating at a strategic level.    -------------------------------------------------------------- The importance of focusing on your comparative advantage (00:00:00)   Introduction to the show (00:00:39)   Mark Podolsky's impressive track record (00:00:52)   Mark Podolsky's return to the show (00:01:04)   Recent developments in land investing (00:02:08)   Automation and scalability in land investing (00:03:30)   Different methods of buying land (00:05:27)   The value of cash flow in financial security (00:08:51)   Adapting to economic cycles and mitigating risks (00:10:54)   Land as an inflation-resistant asset (00:13:44)   Strategies for land acquisition and investment focus (00:14:55)   Time management and life philosophy (00:16:37)   Scalability and automation in land investing (00:18:26)   Achieving business efficiency and learning from past experiences (00:19:35)   Leveraging comparative advantage and delegation (00:21:10)   Mark's offer (00:22:31)   Link in show notes (00:23:06)   Contact information (00:23:39)   Closing remarks (00:23:53) --------------------------------------------------------------   Connect with Mark: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelandgeek Web: https://www.thelandgeek.com/   Connect with Sam: I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowtoscaleCRE/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwilsonhowtoscalecre/ Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com   SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A RATING. Listen to How To Scale Commercial Real Estate Investing with Sam Wilson Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-scale-commercial-real-estate/id1539979234 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4m0NWYzSvznEIjRBFtCgEL?si=e10d8e039b99475f -------------------------------------------------------------- Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: Mark Podolsky (00:00:00) - Let's say, for example, you are, you know, the best at finding deals, right? Right. Like that's how you're making your money. You're, you're you're finding these deals, but you also type 135 words per minute. Right. And so you're like, well, I can I can hire someone at 80 words per minute. But they're not. I mean, they're fractionally as good as me. I might as well type it for myself. But the answer is no. You're comparative advantage, even though you're might be the best typer is going to be you're only should be focusing on deals, right? And letting everything else go.   Intro (00:00:39) - Welcome to the how to Scale Commercial Real Estate show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we'll teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big.   Sam Wilson (00:00:52) - Since 2001, Mark Podolsky has completed over 6000 raw land deals, with an average return of over 300% on cash purchases and over a 1,000% return. That sounded like I just hit puberty.   Sam Wilson (00:01:04) - My goodness, Mark, where did that come from? 1,000%. Let's try that again. A thousand. Hey, whatever. We're going to leave it in there. I like this man. You made 1,000%. I don't care how you say the number. That's a lot on land deals that you financed. Mark, welcome back to the show.   Mark Podolsky (00:01:17) - Sam Wilson. Brother. Great to see you again. And look, I. You know, these these little puberty things. That's pretty cool.   Sam Wilson (00:01:26) - It is until you're until you're 42. And,, you know, you don't want to be there anymore. Hey, man, it's great to have you back on the show. For those of you who are listening. Today, Mark came on the show two, two and a half years ago. I don't have the episode number right in front of me. If you want to go back and listen to that, I would highly advise it, because what Marc does in that show is really breaks down the land investing business and what that looks like.   Sam Wilson (00:01:48) - We probably won't spend as much time on the nuances and kind of not the new, but maybe more time on the nuances today, but last time, kind of explaining what the land business is. So go back and listen to that if you want a primer for this episode. But today, Marc, it's great to just have you back on the show. We got lots of things to talk about. So tell me, I guess in the last two and a half years, what's been going on?   Mark Podolsky (00:02:08) - Well, I'll tell you that it's a good time to be a land investor. And the reason being is when we are doing our deals, we're paying cash. And so interest rates can do whatever they want. And it really doesn't matter. And so for us, it's been a great, you know, sort of bull market in in raw land investing. And we've seen our note portfolio increase now., gosh I don't even have the percentage. But it's it's really been exciting last two, two and a half years watching our clients get out of what I call civil economic dependency, which means if they're not personally working, they're not making any money and seeing how they've been able to quit their jobs, it would retire their spouses and have that security, knowing that when their passive income exceeds their fixed expenses, they're working because they want to, not because they have to write.   Sam Wilson (00:03:07) - No, that's hey, man, that's that's a great,, a great thing, certainly to strive for the land business, at least a lot of times what we see and other guests that we've had on the show that talk about the land business, it's a very active. It's like flipping houses, but without the house. I mean, is it how how does how does what we've kind of heard some people talk about versus how you do it, how do those two differ?   Mark Podolsky (00:03:30) - Yeah, that's a great question. So really, the last thing anyone wants to build from this build for themselves is another job. Right. And we see this happen all the time where people come in, they're enthusiastic, but then they don't have the wherewithal to start building systems, processes, playbooks, swim lanes to say, okay, how do I leverage my time for the highest impact activities? So the way that we teach this, and the way that we set up our own business is using software on the front end, inexpensive virtual assistants and software on the back end.   Mark Podolsky (00:04:10) - 90% of this business is automated and is scalable. And so it actually said, I've got my my second book. It's just about ready to come out in a few months. Dirt rich too. The plot thickens. How to scale your land business. And so I talk all about the pieces that you need in order to to grow, scale your lab business without making yourself crazy. And this really can be applied to any business that you're trying to grow., it's just it's just one of those things because. We think, well, we should be doing all of it and we don't scale. And so it kind of gets back to that sort of Michael Gerber E-myth piece as well. And, you know, are you the technician? Are you the,, you know, the other pieces of it and most people are coming in the technician and we want to become the CEO of our business.   Sam Wilson (00:05:08) - Right? Absolutely. Yeah. And the land business is a it's a is a very interesting business because there's a thousand ways you can do it.   Sam Wilson (00:05:16) - Like what I know you mentioned here, you mentioned early on a note portfolio like what's right. If there is any one particular strategy that you like to employ, what is it?   Mark Podolsky (00:05:27) - Yeah. So I like really three buying. Sort of simple ways to start to buy land. The first one is direct. So what we'll do is we'll do county research, we'll pick our county, and then we'll start looking at comparable sales. And essentially we'll take the lowest comparable sale in a county. We'll divide by four. That gives us what Warren Buffett call a 300% margin of safety. And we'll send direct offers to those people. And why are we doing that? Because we don't want to be in the appraisal business. If we send out a blind offer, then next thing you know, we're spending all our time on the phone appraising and negotiating. So this is just an offer. Take it or leave it. Maybe there's some room for renegotiating, but not much. Right. So that's the first way we can buy.   Mark Podolsky (00:06:14) - The second way we can buy is we can totally eliminate the aspect of getting a list, scrubbing a list, pricing a list, mailing a list, and we can go straight to a wholesaler. They've already done all this front end work, and now we're buying it at a premium of what the wholesaler bought it for. But they've left enough meat on the bone because our margins are so high that we can go in and make. Maybe 100 to 300% on our investment. So you've got retail, you've got a wholesale. And then let's say that you're really cash constrained. And you just want to sort of dip your toe in the water or you're just. Your capital is really dwindling. There's something that we have been teaching now called land arbitrage. And so land arbitrage is typically when someone like me will buy a piece of land, let's say the market I bought it in, let's say I paid $10,000 for it, and I started selling it for $400, down $400 a month. And after, say, ten months of receiving payments, I've gotten 50% of my capital back.   Mark Podolsky (00:07:28) - Right. And then someone defaults. Well, I've already established here's the market. It's $400, down 400 a month for $10,000 a piece of property. Well, what I'll do is I'll use a land arbitrage technique. And so I'll say, Sam. Hey, look, I know you don't have $10,000, and what I'll do is I'll land arbitrage this to you. So instead of $400 down, $400 a month, I'm going to sell it to you for $8,000. $200, down 200 a month. And now you're going to flip it $400, down 400 a month, and you're going to make the spread at a $10,000. So because I've got my almost all my capital back out, I can afford to do this. And then you can lock up a piece of property for only $200. And so let's say it's three months and you couldn't sell the property. Well, now you're only out 600 bucks, so you've mitigated your risk and you've been able to keep your capital. So those are three really simple ways of buying land.   Sam Wilson (00:08:38) - Got it. No I love that I love that yeah. The, there's there's lots of different ways that you can do it, but it sounds like you've been building and will continue to build a note portfolio of your own because you like that monthly cash flow.   Mark Podolsky (00:08:51) - Yeah, I mean, I, I prefer cash flow over cash.. I think it's the antidote to financial insecurity. I really do. I think cash is great. And I think there's certain circumstances where you want cash. But ideally, if you can get to cash flow and you have steady cash flow, it's the antidote to financial insecurity because, you know, you don't have to go hustle for your next deal. You know, you can get sick. You know, life can throw any curveball it wants at you. And you have the steady cash flow coming in every single month without you having to put in too much effort. I mean, let's face it, nothing's completely passive. If, you know, if I gave you $1 billion, you'd still have to do something with that capital actively.   Sam Wilson (00:09:40) - You absolutely would. I've always said that that, you know, the misnomer of passive investing. It's like, no, it's not passive. I'm still vetting sponsors. I'm still, you know, making sure distribution I'm still entering those bond spreadsheets to track the performance of sponsors. I'm still I mean, there's still a lot of still getting tax return documents. I mean, there's nothing passive about passive investing. Maybe less.   Mark Podolsky (00:10:02) - Nothing. Yeah, it's it's less active, but there's nothing passive.   Intro (00:10:06) - Right, right.   Sam Wilson (00:10:07) - Absolutely. So you're a big fan of the cash flow which I couldn't agree with you more, man. I don't know where you were ten years ago, Mark. When? Our 11 years now, when I got into real estate, of course, I read the purple the purple book. And you know, that's all Robert Kiyosaki talks about. It's cash flow. And I'm like, that doesn't make any sense. Like, I want the big lick now. Like, and.   Intro (00:10:25) - Yeah, you.   Sam Wilson (00:10:26) - Know, 11 years later I'm like, man, he was on to something. Cash flow makes a lot of sense. So. Right. It's it's funny how your,, how your perspectives change. When you came on the show a few years ago, you had mentioned that in 2008 you were in the land investing business and got crushed. How are you positioning yourself differently now in light of kind of wherever, whatever we are, wherever we are in the economic cycle that no one knows?, what's different now for you?   Mark Podolsky (00:10:54) - I think I think when you get crushed the way I got crushed. And so it wasn't that the the land business was still profitable, but what I didn't understand was I had Parkinson's law of money. So the more money I made, the more money I spent. And it's an interesting thing because I was I was listening to a podcast recently where Americans feel that how things are going now, they'll continue in this trajectory, where in Asian countries, they're always waiting for the other shoe to drop.   Mark Podolsky (00:11:30) - And so I'd like to take the more Asian approach now because I've felt it. And I know that anything can happen. There can be any kind of black swan event. Nobody could predicted Covid, right, in most of the things. And really that's the definition of risk is when you've thought of everything, what's left, that's risk. And so to me, knowing that I've thought of everything and I can't think of everything, how am I going to mitigate that inevitable risk? And so I probably have more cash on hand than I that I should. Right. And I probably am more conservative with my personal debt than I should be. And. That's really how I think about it. And I'm constantly looking at the market. I'm constantly asking myself that Jeff Bezos question if everything's going to change, what's not going to change, and sort of position myself in the land business in that way. So I think that's just sort of being a little bit conservative, paranoid and having enough cash on hand so that I can weather the inevitable financial storm.   Mark Podolsky (00:12:43) - That's that's coming. It is coming. I don't know when, but I can tell you right now it's been a great, you know, ten year or what. How long has it been since the.   Sam Wilson (00:12:55) - 16.   Mark Podolsky (00:12:56) - Is it.   Sam Wilson (00:12:57) - 6000? Eight was 16 years ago. Yeah.   Mark Podolsky (00:12:59) - Yeah, yeah. So you could say. Okay, Covid was, was a big dip for some sectors, but other sectors, it was crazy. And you have this huge government bailout. They throw trillions of dollars into the economy. You've got massive,, inflation now. And now we're trying to set that back. I mean, it always feels a little. An unsteady to me. And so I want to prepare myself,, for that.   Sam Wilson (00:13:29) - Absolutely. What about. What about the the. Who am I going to ask this? The recession. Inflation. I would imagine that land would be considered inflation resistant in the sense that it's dirt, right?   Mark Podolsky (00:13:44) - Yeah. Yeah. So so when in when you know, we we benefit in a, in a high interest rate environment.   Sam Wilson (00:13:51) - How's that.   Mark Podolsky (00:13:53) - Well because the the the land is a is basically a fixed asset, right? So just like gold or silver, you're,, it's a great inflationary asset. In that sense. So as I said, interest rates, I mean, we're finding interest rates because we're not using debt, but also in an inflationary environment. We do really well as well.   Sam Wilson (00:14:15) - Right. Because you can just reprice to whatever that now.   Mark Podolsky (00:14:18) - Yeah.   Sam Wilson (00:14:19) - Value is.   Mark Podolsky (00:14:20) - Exactly.   Sam Wilson (00:14:21) - Well are there, are there. Ways of. I know you said you buy everything in cash. Is there a particular size or a particular use or., you know, are there things you're staying away from in the land business like development projects or subdivides or infill lots or you name it? Is there anything right now that you're like, yeah, you know what? That style of land investing is not for me because of where I see us, where you perceive us to be in the cycle.   Mark Podolsky (00:14:55) - Yeah, I'm agnostic when it comes to these different strategies of acquiring land.   Mark Podolsky (00:15:00) - What I focus on is where can I get an asset 25, $0.30 on the dollar. And in today's market, it's not going to be an infill lot. I'm just not going to get that right. I might be able to get an incredible deal in, say, a rural area where I can subdivide. Absolutely. I'll do that deal all day long, a development deal. I'm not going to go through the the risk and the process and the headaches and, you know, the years of of, you know, going through that process of getting a piece of land shovel ready. Right? Right. I think it can be a great model. It's just not for me. And so I don't necessarily avoid them. I just sort of I'm an inch wide and a mile deep. I just keep doing what works for me.   Sam Wilson (00:15:55) - That makes a lot of sense. That links, I mean, which essentially you said, hey, you don't see there's anything wrong with those. It's just not necessarily the one that you want to be personally investing in.   Mark Podolsky (00:16:06) - Yeah, absolutely. It's just not going to be in my buy box.   Sam Wilson (00:16:10) - And a lot of those require a very, very unique skill set like the one, you know, where you just talked about the risk, the process of getting, taking a parcel, subdividing it and then getting it shovel ready for whatever you perceive may be the best, highest and best use of that that can be. A lot of years, a lot of gray hair and a lot of,, a lot of time that maybe you could have spent otherwise, you know, on on your business. Doing what,, what you're what you're best at.   Mark Podolsky (00:16:37) - No, absolutely. And I'm, you know, vicious with my time. Right? So,, I've got an app called Y croak, and it reminds me five times a day of my death. And so I. You know, I'm very conscious of the fact that, like, it's really short. It's terrifyingly short. And so how I spend my days is how I spend my life.   Mark Podolsky (00:17:02) - And I want to have the most enjoyable day as possible, doing what I love to do the most. And so if there's something I'm doing that I don't love, well, I either, you know, delegate it, automate it, or eliminate it and that's it. And sort of taking this inventory of, of how I'm spending my time to make sure that,, I can live, you know, the best life I can.   Sam Wilson (00:17:30) - That is, I've never heard anyone mention that we croak. That's,. That's pretty funny. I mean, but it's realistic. You know, I always joke and say that this is just a rental suit. Like, I don't get to keep it, you know? Yeah, you wear it for a while, and then it's all it's over. So. Yeah, that's,. That's pretty funny. Delegate. Automate. Eliminate I love that., okay, so we've talked a little bit here about kind of what your philosophy is right now, how you're positioning yourself, the types of things maybe that you guys are buying, what works for you.   Sam Wilson (00:18:04) - We've talked about your note portfolio,, some strategies for offers on land, the ways you can, different ways you can buy land. What's the what would you say to somebody,, you know, on the scalability of the land investing business. I know you mentioned 90% of this business you think you can offload to other people. Talk to us about that.   Mark Podolsky (00:18:26) - Yeah. So I personally spend about 30 minutes a week in the land business and I'm meeting with my team. We're having a meeting and we're looking at how many offers went out. How many deals are pending, what have we sold and then what playbooks do we need to update? We're where have things changed so that team knows how to run the playbooks,, for each aspect of the business. And that's really it. And just sort of keeping,, my finger on the pulse of the health of the business. And where do we need to add resources? Where do we need to take away resources? Where are things changed? Where can we,, utilize technology? How can I help us do a better job?, and really looking at those types of things as a CEO would look at, at the business.   Mark Podolsky (00:19:17) - So I'm trying to stay at that 30,000 foot level.   Sam Wilson (00:19:21) - That's really smart, I love that. How long did it take you to get that set to where your business runs? Basically? I mean, 30 minutes a week. It's it's running without you, man. I can burn 30 minutes on a phone and, you know, short order. So how did you get there?   Mark Podolsky (00:19:35) - I would say, you know, it took many, many years, I want to say at least five years and then constantly tweaking and doing that and then. Yeah, I mean, it's at least five years to build that.   Sam Wilson (00:19:51) - Right, right. Are there any things you could have done or anything you could have done to kind of shortcut that process as you look back on it and say, man, if I'd implemented.   Mark Podolsky (00:20:00) - Well, if my my clients are doing it in a year, I just didn't know what I didn't know. Sure. So I and I also had this,, I think Chris Tucker from Virtual Freedom calls it,, superhero syndrome, where I thought, oh, no one's going to do it as well as me, right? No one's going to price as well as me.   Mark Podolsky (00:20:20) - No one's going to do due diligence as well as me. No one's going to market as well as me. No one's going to sell as well as me. And it's it's totally wrong. Right?   Sam Wilson (00:20:29) - Totally wrong there. Well, okay, I'm going to be devil's advocate here and say maybe it's not totally wrong, but there because I think there are unique strengths each of us has. I've got a guy no, no.   Mark Podolsky (00:20:43) - 100%.   Sam Wilson (00:20:44) - Right now. And the dude is amazing. Like he can take the most angry seller in the world and suddenly before they're over there, like, you know, high five. And it's like, I'm like, dude, you need to keep doing that. Because for some reason, like you turn angry callers into just happy go lucky people and they want to, like, be at your kid's birthday party before the call is over. Like, that's weird.   Intro (00:21:02) - So yeah.   Sam Wilson (00:21:03) - Yeah, Matt. I'm like, let's let's move all the other pieces or take those off your plate, but we're going to leave that.   Sam Wilson (00:21:08) - We're going to leave you in that seat. So.   Mark Podolsky (00:21:10) - Right. But but as an entrepreneur, I mean, let's say for example, you are, you know, the best at finding deals, right? Right. Like that's how you're making your money. You're, you're you're finding these deals, but you also type 135 words per minute. Right. And so you're like, well, I can I can hire someone at 80 words per minute. But they're not. I mean, they're fractionally as good as me. I might as well type it for myself. But the answer is no. You're comparative advantage, even though you're might be the best typer is going to be you're only should be focusing on deals, right? And letting everything else go for sure.   Sam Wilson (00:21:52) - You hire two people that can type at 80 words a minute and suddenly you're whatever it is, 25 into 135. What? That percentage is more in speed. So now you're 160 words a minute. 135. Understood. No, that's absolutely great.   Sam Wilson (00:22:04) - Mark, this has been fun having you come back on the show and really just banter and talk about the land business. I wish we had a little more time today because there's there's more stuff I want to talk about, but we'll leave that for our investor or for our investor, for our listeners to come to you and and investors to come to you and find out how to invest in the land business. I know you had mentioned something to me, and I've already forgotten what it was, but you mentioned on the show before we started recording, actually, that you had something for our listeners. Can you tell me what that is?   Mark Podolsky (00:22:31) - Yeah, I'd love to offer them a free book called dirt Rich. And so I've got a link for them to click on. It'll, it'll take them,, to our page. They can get dirt rich for free, which will actually just give them a nice overview of the land business. Also talks about my story, my cautionary tale. So you don't have to make the same mistakes I did in life, which could save you a lot of,, time, money and heartache,, as well.   Mark Podolsky (00:23:01) - And so all you have to do is pay for the shipping,, and get dirt rich.   Sam Wilson (00:23:06) - Dirt rich. We'll make sure we include that link there in the show., show notes rather for Mark's book, dirt Rich, which is really cool. Thank you for offering that to our listeners and shipping that out. It takes a lot of time and effort to write a book, by the way, and just to send that to you for free is a really great gift. So, Mark, thank you again for doing that. The link for that free ebook will be in the show notes there on our website, which again, you can find that,, there at the Brick and Investment group.com/podcast. Mark, one more plug for you though. If our listeners want to get in touch, we learn, touch with you and learn more about you. What is the best way to do that?   Mark Podolsky (00:23:39) - I think the best way is to go to the land geek. Com. Com and start learning more.   Sam Wilson (00:23:47) - Than geek com.   Sam Wilson (00:23:48) - Mark, thank you again for your time today. It was great to see you again.   Mark Podolsky (00:23:51) - Thanks, brother. Good seeing you.   Sam Wilson (00:23:53) - Hey thanks for listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate podcast. If you can do me a favor and subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, whatever platform it is you use to listen. If you can do that for us, that would be a fantastic help to the show. It helps us both attract new listeners as well as rank higher on those directories. So appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.

Jon interviews entrepreneur Chris Ducker about the power of mastermind groups and how they can bolster your business. They discuss the two different types of masterminds; peer-led and leader-led, and the benefits and misconceptions about both. Chris shares his experiences, highlighting the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and self-education. He emphasises the vital role of the leader in leader-led masterminds. Chris also shares a bit about his background, including his love for sketching, which was inspired by his father's profession as an architect.Today's Guest...Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, Virtual Freedom and more recently, Rise of the Youpreneur. Based in Cambridge, England, Chris owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, VirtualStaffFinder.com, and the personal brand enterprise education company Youpreneur.com. He is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of remote team building and scaling an expert business. Since 2008, Chris has been a trusted international business mentor, keynote speaker, and podcaster, and currently spends most of his time working with successful entrepreneurs, as well as investing in and advising startup companies. His work is regularly published on ChrisDucker.com and he can be followed on Instagram and LinkedIn.Episode Highlights...00:00 Introduction to Mastermind Groups00:47 Meet Chris Ducker: Expert Business Mentor & Entrepreneur01:44 Chris's Personal Journey and Love for Sketching07:59 The Power of Mastermind Groups10:59 Benefits and Misconceptions of Mastermind Groups11:33 Types of Mastermind Groups13:23 Chris's Personal Experiences with Mastermind Groups22:08 Choosing the Right Mastermind Group24:38 Final Thoughts and Advice30:39 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationKey Takeaways...

This week I had the immense pleasure of interviewing global personal branding, virtual hiring expert and my own business mentor, Chris Ducker. Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, Virtual Freedom and more recently, Rise of the Youpreneur.Based in Cambridge, England, Chris owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, VirtualStaffFinder.com and the personal brand enterprise education company Youpreneur.com. He is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of remote team building and scaling an expert business.Since 2008, Chris has been a trusted international business mentor, keynote speaker and podcaster, and currently spends most of his time working with successful entrepreneurs, as well as investing in and advising startup companies.His work is regularly published on ChrisDucker.com and he can be followed on Instagram and LinkedIn.Grab your headphones and do listen in closely to this conversation. Here are the notable nuggets Chris and I discussed: The nitty gritty of youpreneurship, personal branding and the unique business of youHow the sales and marketing field has evolved from Zig Ziglar (one of Seth Godin's mentors) to Chris DuckerHow lead generation is like priming a pump Leveraging the skills of a VA as a service provider to perform repetitive tasksThe importance of health and wellness at work...and just a few moreMy top takeaway from this conversation: The business of you. Now that's the power of personal branding and that's exactly how you stand out in a crowded market. Remember to lean into your own uniqueness in your branding. You got this. Buy our e-book: How to Find More Direct Clients Thrive as a Premium Freelance Translator in Your Niche and Futureproof Your Career

In today's episode I'm joined by Chris Ducker for an incredible conversation about the power of building a personal brand as a Youpreneur. Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, Virtual Freedom and more recently, Rise of the Youpreneur. Based in Cambridge, England, Chris owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, VirtualStaffFinder.com and the personal brand education company Youpreneur.com. He employs over 350 full-time employees around the world and is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of virtual staffing and scaling an expert business. Chris has been a trusted international business coach, keynote speaker and podcaster since 2010 and currently spends most of his time mentoring successful entrepreneurs, as well as investing in and advising startup companies. In this episode we explore: How to bring your unique skills, expertise and personality together to build a personal brand Why the Youpreneur business model is future proof, and makes space for all of your interests and passions as you evolve  The different types of content to share online as a personal brand How to navigate your feelings of worth and value being wrapped up in how well your business does Getting clear on what you want to be known for when you're not in the room, and what legacy you want to leave behind     To sign up to the free masterclass The Multi-Passionate Revolution, head here: https://sabi-kerr.ck.page/themultipassionaterevolution    To get on the waitlist for the Release Your Radiance program, head here: https://www.sabikerr.com/release-your-radiance    To get on the waitlist for the Pleasure Rebel Mastermind, head here: https://sabi-kerr.mykajabi.com/pleasure-rebel-mastermind-waitlist    Connect with Chris Ducker Instagram: Instagram.com/chrisducker  Website: ChrisDucker.com   Connect with Sabi: Instagram: Instagram.com/sabi.kerr  Website: www.sabikerr.com To explore working with Sabi 1:1, apply and book a free call in here: https://calendly.com/sabikerr/claritycall  Free worthiness bundle: www.sabikerr.com/worthiness-bundle-freebie  Free sensual feminine dance bundle: https://www.sabikerr.com/sensual-dance-bundle  Free self-love for business bundle: https://www.sabikerr.com/self-love-for-business-bundle

Today I'm sharing how a few of the books from the book club have changed my business this year! It was such a nice refresher to look back on this list and have another think about all that we covered. And I can't even say that all of the books in my top 3 were the most enjoyable to read, but they've definitely helped me make some great changes. Without further ado, here they are: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Virtual Freedom by Chris Ducker Clutter Connection by Cassandra Aarssen Rich Dad Poor Dad gave me some new ways to think about assets and liabilities. It also gave me the courage to go after a commercial property! In the end, it wasn't the right decision but I gained some great insights in the process. I'll also tell you what type of rental items I've incorporated into my business because of this read! Virtual Freedom had me make three lists to freedom, and here's what I've outsourced because of it: social media podcast editing sales These are all major changes for me and I'm so thankful I went forward with them! Clutter Connection was all about identifying your organizing preferences and tendencies. (What you see on Pinterest might not necessarily be what works for you.) Through reading this one, I figured out what changes to make with my balloon storage and why some things work as well as they do.   I hope by hearing my takeaways, you're encouraged to see how these books can help your business, too! On the UGlu Hotline this week, I've got some tips for installing in super dry and staticy environments.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  Balloon Suite  Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% with code BRIGHT)  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% at Havin' A Party with code BRIGHT)  Call into the UGlu Hotline to ask a question or leave advice! (262) 221-8514 ‬Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit   PremiumConwin 2024 Bright Balloon Business Planner  ALOFT (save $10 with code BRIGHT) Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki  Virtual Freedom by Chris Ducker  Clutter Connection by Cassandra Aarssen  ____________________________  Join the book club  50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  courses | templates | planner  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube 

Chris Ducker is a highly respected entrepreneur, author, and speaker who has revolutionized the way we approach virtual businesses, personal branding, and outsourcing. He is the founder of Youpreneur, a community and movement that helps individuals build personal brands and become the go-to authorities in their respective fields. With his expertise, charisma, and passion for helping others, Ducker continues to inspire and empower individuals to create their own paths to success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Creative Juice Free Account - https://geni.us/getjuiceCreate Merch FREE with Spreadshop - https://geni.us/getspreadshopStart Live Streaming with Streamyard - https://geni.us/getstreamyardGet a FREE Trial of Epidemic Sound - https://geni.us/getepidemicsoundGet Tubebuddy for YouTube SEO - CONNECT WITH ROBERTO RESOURCES MENTIONED Creative Juice Free Account - https://geni.us/getjuice

In this episode, Inner Circle Retreat keynote speaker Chris Ducker dive into the realm of virtual freedom and explore the ins and outs of finding, hiring, training, and working with virtual staff to rapidly grow your dance studio business. As the bestselling author and founder of Virtual Staff Finder, Chris Ducker brings his expertise to the table, guiding us through the essential steps of leveraging virtual staff in the most effective way. Discover how to navigate the virtual workforce landscape, avoid common pitfalls, and embrace the multitude of benefits that virtual teams can bring to your dance studio. From streamlining operations and boosting productivity to expanding your reach and scaling your business, Chris shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for harnessing the power of virtual staff. Learn how to effectively delegate tasks, build a cohesive remote team, and leverage technology to create seamless workflows that drive your dance studio's success. Whether you're new to the concept of virtual staff or looking to optimize your existing remote workforce, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to unlock the true potential of virtual freedom and take your dance studio to new heights.

Welcome to the latest episode of "Building The Premier Accounting Firm,". In this episode, Roger sits down with entrepreneur, author, and virtual staffing expert, Chris Ducker. Chris takes us through his journey of discovering the benefits of virtual outsourcing, and how it has transformed his businesses. He shares his insights on the key factors to consider when deciding between remote and internal staffing, and provides tips on how to effectively choose between hiring remotely through a company or managing the hiring process yourself. But that's not all! Chris also reveals how to identify the things you should never outsource, and offers valuable advice on generating high-quality leads, and talks about why consistency is the key t success. Plus, he delves into ways to scale your business and much more. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their accounting firm to the next level. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and join us as we delve into the world of virtual outsourcing and lead generation. Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Guest Name: Chris Ducker Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, Virtual Freedom and more recently, Rise of the Youpreneur.  Based in Cambridge, England, Chris owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, VirtualStaffFinder.com and the personal brand education company Youpreneur.com. He employs over 350 full-time employees around the world and is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of virtual staffing and scaling an expert business. Chris has been a trusted international business coach, keynote speaker and podcaster since 2010 and currently spends most of his time mentoring successful entrepreneurs, as well as investing in and advising startup companies. He publishes new training content weekly at ChrisDucker.com and can be followed on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center ●        Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: You're just 10 steps away from your own profitable personal brand business! https://chrisducker.com/   Get a FREE copy of this book all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable.  This is a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: ●        “in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable” – e-book     For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE!   Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss.   Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777  

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, Virtual Freedom and more recently, Rise of the Youpreneur. Based in Cambridge, England, Chris owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, VirtualStaffFinder.com and the personal brand education company Youpreneur.com. He employs over 350 full-time employees around the world and is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of virtual staffing and scaling an expert business. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. No matter where you are on the journey, you're exactly where you need to be right now. It's not about the destination, it's about the journey. 2. Just because you can do all the things in your business doesn't necessarily mean that you should 3. Successful entrepreneurs and leaders define themselves by their ability to work harder, longer, smarter, faster and all that sort of thing. But that hustle and exhaustion will become part of your identity. And before you know what's happening, you're burning out. Sign up for Chris' virtual free 3-day entrepreneurial experience - EOFire.com/you Sponsors: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better at HubSpot.com. Thrivetime Show: Is this your year? Visit ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire to see how Clay Clark's business coaching has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability!

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, Virtual Freedom and more recently, Rise of the Youpreneur. Based in Cambridge, England, Chris owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, VirtualStaffFinder.com and the personal brand education company Youpreneur.com. He employs over 350 full-time employees around the world and is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of virtual staffing and scaling an expert business. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. No matter where you are on the journey, you're exactly where you need to be right now. It's not about the destination, it's about the journey. 2. Just because you can do all the things in your business doesn't necessarily mean that you should 3. Successful entrepreneurs and leaders define themselves by their ability to work harder, longer, smarter, faster and all that sort of thing. But that hustle and exhaustion will become part of your identity. And before you know what's happening, you're burning out. Sign up for Chris' virtual free 3-day entrepreneurial experience - EOFire.com/you Sponsors: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better at HubSpot.com. Thrivetime Show: Is this your year? Visit ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire to see how Clay Clark's business coaching has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability!

Join personal brand strategists and best-selling authors Mike Kim and Chris Ducker, for an inspirational “tete-a-tete”. Besides having authored the industry-standard books Virtual Freedom and Rise of the Youpreneur, Chris is also a noted speaker and a “true entrepreneur”, having built and then stepped away from several businesses. In this episode, you'll learn: Why sales is a “contact sport”. Why, although numbers are important, you can “sway” the numbers. Why “P to P” is ultimately the best business model. Why it's vital to be a nice person and surround yourself with other nice people. Why Mike and Chris do not consider themselves as competitors. What “personal brand” really means. Why hurdles are essential in becoming a true entrepreneur. How to get your mind “right” about pricing your good or service. How Chris can help you really understand how to build a six-figure expert business. So, if you really want to understand why the traditional idea of competition probably doesn't apply to you and others in your space, then be sure to tune into this episode for Chris' and Mike's insights and guidance. Resources: Join Chris' Elevated Entrepreneur Experience - Nov. 8-10 (FREE) » Brand You Funnels Info Session: I created an all-in-one online marketing and customer management platform for people who are ready to get real business systems in place. This includes calendars, customer onboarding, email marketing, online courses, and more. Every month I am hosting a free live training on how I've used this system to run my business. Learn more and sign up at brandyoufunnels.com Connect with Me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to Danny Ozment. Find out more at emeraldcitypro.com 

Content marketing is something that a lot of online entrepreneurs struggle to get to grips with, and rightly so! It can be difficult to come up with multiple pieces of new content every month and we end up being stuck on the content hamster wheel – which we want to avoid.  WE'RE BACK, AGAIN! Join us live and in-person for the second http://youpreneur.com/1daybb (1-Day Business Breakthrough )event on November 24 in Newmarket, Cambridgeshire! We'll be deep diving into your business, looking at what's working and crafting a plan to springboard your growth going into 2023 and beyond (we also have the amazing Carrie Wilkerson joining us as our guest speaker!) Limited places available, http://youpreneur.com/1daybb (secure yours before it's too late! ) In this episode, Chris shares his top tips on how to springboard your content marketing plan and explains why it doesn't need to be as complicated as you may think. He also touches on why content repurposing will become your new best friend! Episode Timestamps [03:20] -  Identifying where you want to be seen and heard [03:41] - Plotting out what type of content you want to share  [05:49] - The effective way to repurpose your content  [08:54] - Delegating and getting some help [11:26] - Analyzing the numbers  Essential Learning Points From This Episode You can't be seen everywhere, so be sure to pick one or two specific platforms where your audience are most active  Every piece of content you create should either educate, entertain or inspire your audience Repurposing existing content is the key to avoid being stuck on the content hamster wheel Content marketing consists of a lot of different moving parts, look into delegating specific tasks to your team members or a VA to help you Always look at the numbers to see which content is resonating with your community Important Links & Mentions From This Episode  http://youpreneur.com/1daybb (Join Us Live and In-Person For the Second 1-Day Business Breakthrough Event!) https://www.content10x.com (Amy Woods of Content 10X) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1939529743/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1939529743&linkCode=as2&tag=chrisducom-20 (Virtual Freedom) https://www.youpreneur.com/304 (Episode 304 - The Art of Delegation) http://youpreneur.com/bundle (Get Access to the Expertise Monetization Bundle) https://amzn.to/35BjfYg (Pick Up a Copy of Chris' Book, Rise of the Youpreneur) http://youtube.com/chrisducker (Subscribe to Chris' YouTube Channel) https://www.youpreneur.com/podcast (Browse the Youpreneur FM Podcast Archive) https://youpreneur.com/personal-branding-roadmap-download/ (Download your FREE copy of the Personal Branding Roadmap)   Thank you for tuning in! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we're grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes (leave an honest review and rating) for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

#614 As you listen to this episode, I want you to go through a quick exercise with me. You can just do it in your head, but the real magic happens when you put pen to paper. My good friend, Chris Ducker, calls it the 3 Lists to Freedom. As the name suggests, we'll be creating three lists to help us move forward in our businesses and have more time for the things we love. I'll walk you through each step, but pay close attention to the final one. That's going to be the “money list” that can make the difference between a scrappy entrepreneur and a CEO. We talk about why and how to remove yourself as a bottleneck in your business, even though it might be hard to let go of certain tasks you might be great at. This is a valuable exercise that has saved me countless hours. I can't recommend it enough! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session614.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's podcast, Anna is speaking to Chris Ducker in the latest in her Escaping the 9 to 5 series. Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, Virtual Freedom and more recently, Rise of the Youpreneur. Based in Cambridge, England, Chris owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, VirtualStaffFinder.com and the personal brand education company Youpreneur.com. He employs over 350 full-time employees around the world and is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of virtual staffing and scaling an expert business. If you enjoy listening to the show, please subscribe and leave a review! Resources mentioned during the episode: 5 Pillar Scorecard - Download this scorecard to review where you are on each of the 5 pillars of building a life outside of the 9 to 5, and get clear action steps to help you fill the gaps. https://onestepoutside.com/scorecard Join the free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onestepoutside/ Follow Anna on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annaselundberg Get started with these free resources: Explore a broader definition of success https://onestepoutside.com/success Find a way to quit your job and start your own business https://onestepoutside.com/roadmap Get a free assessment of your business https://onestepoutside.com/scorecard Discover the book, Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5: www.leavingthecorporate9to5.com

Today we are joined by the legendary Chris Ducker. Chris is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, “Virtual Freedom”, and more recently, “Rise of the theYoupreneur”. Chris is the king of the personal brand and knows how to build crazy successful businessses. In this conversation we cover:

We officially hired our first team member for our Freewyld brand!We've hired a Virtual Assistant (VA) named Mei who will help us start building our brand.On this edition of STR Conversations, Eric and I share how we worked with a company called Virtual Staff Finder to hire our VA and the process they used to help us find the right Virtual Assistant for our Freewyld team.We share the 3 most common questions students in Legend X have about hiring a VA, plus the biggest mistakes people make when hiring that can lead to hiring the wrong team member. Eric shares the plus-minus time tracking process he uses to determine which tasks to delegate, plus, I share my secret for accomplishing more tasks each day.We discuss how to use a job scorecard to improve your job description and increase your chances of hiring the RIGHT person for the job.Listen in for insight into how to find the perfect VA for your Airbnb hosting team, so you free yourself from the day-to-day tasks of managing your business and focus on building your business.Topics Covered The biggest reason for outsourcing the lower-level tasks in your hosting businessWhy a virtual assistant is the first team member we hiredWhy we chose Virtual Staff Finder to help us find our VAThe 80/20 rule for systems and training for your Airbnb teamThe biggest challenge when hiring a virtual assistantHow to take the overwhelm out of hiring team membersWhat shifts our VA will be working for us in FreewyldWhat a Voice Over IP (VoIP) can do for your Airbnb businessThe most valuable thing you can do BEFORE you hire a virtual assistantEric's plus-minus trick for figuring out which tasks you should delegateJasper's game-changing plan to get more work done dailyWhy job scorecards are invaluable in finding the RIGHT fit for your teamResources How to Hire and Train Virtual Assistants (Ep. 352)How to Leverage Virtual Assistants to Scale Your Hosting Business (Ep. 407)Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business by Chris DuckerThe One Thing by Gary KellerThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss5 Multitasking Myths Debunked, Plus 6 Ways to be Productive Without Task SwitchingVirtual Staff FinderRingCentralDISC Assessment by Tony RobbinsEmail team@overnightsuccess.io See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I do wonder how many business owners find themselves where I've been, feeling like they're working hard and doing all the things they see industry leaders doing but not experiencing even a fraction of their success? They're burning rubber with the wheels spinning and have barely crossed the start line, let alone the finish line. I first encountered my guest today through Pat Flynn's YouTube channel. Pat is someone I've been following for a long time and this guest said that you can't expect people to take you seriously in business if you don't have anything they can buy on your website. It was a wake-up call for me and the start of my learning from someone who has now become a business mentor and a friend. His name is Chris Ducker and he's the author of several best selling books including Virtual Freedom and Rise of the YouPreneur. In this episode: Chris' biggest influence builder Why most entrepreneurs are starting in the wrong place How to level up your business The damage done by shortcuts Why Chris started a podcast The power of being prepared and more... This is an unmissable episode if you are in business yourself, especially if you're not taking off and feeling frustrated. Chris gave several book recommendations on the show: Zig Ziglar's See you at the top https://amzn.to/3LGNyAI (https://amzn.to/3LGNyAI) Gary Vaynerchuck's Crush It https://amzn.to/3y2U0y5 (https://amzn.to/3y2U0y5) and Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters https://amzn.to/3vs9g65 (https://amzn.to/3vs9g65 ) You can find out more about Chris, his books, the incubator program, his round table, podcast and more from his website https://www.chrisducker.com/coaching (https://www.chrisducker.com/coaching) and he's always happy to connect with people on social media. Let us know what your takeaways have been from this episode of Speaking Influence. Are you wondering if a podcast is the right move for your business or whether there are other ways to leverage podcasting beyond having a show then we should talk? Book a free 15-minute discovery call with me https://calendly.com/presentinfluence/15-discover-coaching (https://calendly.com/presentinfluence/15-discover-coaching) and let's get the power of podcasts working for you.

Welcome back to the Scale Your Small Business Podcast with your host, Jillian Flodstrom! Today, we're running down a list of a few must-read books that can help you get back on track, maximize your workday, and calm the chaos.    First is a favorite: the 12 Week year. This one is sure to help you break down your work schedule in a way that will get you where you need to be with your business.    Another is Profit First. While the title can seem a little scary, this book will definitely change how you view business growth.    Miracle Morning is a game-changing book. It'll help you restructure your mornings so you can maximize that time.   Getting Things Done is a book that will help take some of the stress out of being productive.   Building a StoryBrand lends itself to helping you create a brand that's crystal clear.   What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast is a textbook that acts as a guide to taking over your early mornings.   Sprint is a playbook of how you can solve big problems in little time–super useful!   Virtual Freedom is a great book if you're looking to bring on some new help.   Blog Inc. is a great place to start if you're looking to make your blogging profitable.   Key Takeaways:   You can take this information and make it work for you.  Audio Books are just as effective as physical copies! If there's a book that really resonates with you, get a physical copy and take notes! LINKS https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234 https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4 https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/0979019710 https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers-ebook/dp/B06XFJ2JGR https://www.amazon.com/Successful-People-Before-Breakfast-Mornings-ebook/dp/B007K3E2YK https://www.amazon.com/Sprint-Solve-Problems-Test-Ideas/dp/1442397683 https://www.amazon.com/Virtual-Freedom-Become-Productive-Business/dp/1939529743 https://www.amazon.com/Blog-Inc-Blogging-Passion-Community/dp/1452107203

Entrepreneurs often suffer from "superhero syndrome"—the misconception that to be successful, they must do everything themselves. Not only are they the boss, but also the salesperson, HR manager, copywriter, operations manager, online marketing guru, and so much more. It's no wonder why so many people give up the dream of starting a business—it's just too much for one person to handle. But outsourcing expert and "Virtual CEO," Chris Ducker knows how you can get the help you need with resources you can afford. Small business owners, consultants, and online entrepreneurs don't have to go it alone when they discover the power of building teams of virtual employees to help run, support, and grow their businesses. Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business is the step-by-step guide every entrepreneur needs to build his or her business with the asset of working with virtual employees. Focusing on business growth, Ducker explains every detail you need to grasp, from figuring out which jobs you should outsource to finding, hiring, training, motivating, and managing virtual assistants. With additional tactics and online resources, Virtual Freedom is the ultimate resource of the knowledge and tools necessary for building your dream business with the help of virtual staff.  

Chris is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, “Virtual Freedom”, and “Rise of the Youpreneur”. Based in Cambridge, England, he owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, VirtualStaffFinder.com and the personal brand education company Youpreneur.com, that combined house over 350 full-time employees. Nowadays he spends most of his time coaching and mentoring successful entrepreneurs, as well as investing in and advising startup companies. Chris talks about why he builds his coaching programs before writing a book on them, shares tips on building a personal branding business, why niches are important, and much more!

Hiring a virtual assistant can be a game-changer for your STR business. But here's the catch: Your VAs are only as good as your training and your systems. It's YOUR job to provide clear instructions and offer support as they learn the ropes.So, what can virtual assistants do for your Airbnb business? And what's the best approach to training a VA to take on those responsibilities?Charlie Hawranik is the Cofounder of Canmore Co-Host, a short-term rental property management company based in the Canadian Rockies. Charlie and his wife Yuki started by hosting their own vacation rental on Airbnb three years ago and have since expanded to a portfolio of 13 properties.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Charlie joins me to explain what his virtual assistants do for his Airbnb business, walking us through the list of daily tasks his VAs perform and sharing the tools he uses to communicate with them. Charlie offers insight on the interview process, describing what he looks for in a VA and how the book Virtual Freedom helped him decide what to ask the candidates. Listen in for Charlie's advice for training your VAs on guest communication and learn how YOU can use virtual assistants to help run your Airbnbs.Topics Covered How Charlie and his wife got into hosting on AirbnbPurchased property in Canadian Rockies 3 years agoStarted managing for other owners (13 listings total) How Charlie benefitted from joining Legends XPushed to do things wouldn't have tried otherwiseIntroduced to benefit of hiring virtual assistantsThe daily tasks Charlie's VAs do for his Airbnb businessVerify door locks active, guest codes programmedConfirm arrival of cleanersReview PriceLabs informationUse reviews to update maintenance to-do listHandle owner use requestsRespond to guest messages Other projects that Charlie assigns to his virtual assistantsBuild Hostfully guidebook for new propertiesMonthly invoicing Eventually create Airbnb listing for new properties The top tools Charlie uses to communicate with his VAsOpenPhone and Skype for messagingCreate Loom videos for trainingCharlie's advice for Airbnb hosts considering hiring VAsAsk skills testing questions in interview processProvide detailed training videosTreat your team with respect and check in oftenHow Charlie trained his VAs around guest communicationGo through past messages to build own FAQ docMessage responses to Charlie for approvalReply on own (only ask for help if can't answer)Connect with Charlie Canmore Co-HostEmail canmorecohost@gmail.com Resources Kim Herrlein on Get Paid for Your Pad EP407Julie GeorgeVirtual Staff FinderShort-Term Rental Profit AcademyRemoteLockRBOY AppsPriceLabsOpenPhoneVirtual Freedom by Chris DuckerLoomiGMSRankbreezeKeys to KelownaLegends X Short-Term Rental AcceleratorGet Paid for Your Pad on YouTubeEmail jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com Sponsor Hostfully [Discount Code PAD] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Ducker | Virtual Freedom | Book Review by Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 On Mondays, I will be posting a podcast recording of previously recorded book reviews. These are books that have impacted me that I want to share with you. In September, I review the books that helped me to build the Dream Team I have today. Business leadership and team building are one of my favorite parts of being a CEO. I also share how I found and use a highly skilled executive assistant to improve my own productivity. I share about how I have searched for and added team members, how we delegate, and how we are navigating the different stages of building a business. This week, I am reviewing Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business by Chris Ducker. I have been lucky enough to have been coached by Chris. This book will talk you through learning to delegate and outsource.  When I talk with women business owners, I share that it is often easier to outsource household tasks (cleaning, laundry, meal prep) than it is to build a business team. The book teaches you how to make “3 Lists to Freedom” and ensure you are focusing on the most important tasks in your business. I discuss these lists in the video and how to apply them to work and home. The best part of the book is that Chris tells you how to hire a virtual assistant and delegate your tasks. You can also watch this as a video review on YouTube.  Follow me on Goodreads! If you are interested in trying Audible for audiobooks, you can get a free trial with my affiliate link.

Today I'm talking about semi-passive income with Deacon Hayes. Deacon is the founder and CEO of Wellkeptwallet.com and he talks about his 13-year journey to creating a recurring revenue-based business that more than provides for his family. Deacon shares how he got his start, the trial and errors he had to go through to grow his business, and what it's like now. Deacon offers up suggestions for how to get way more done without all kinds of obstacles coming up along the way (worth listening to the conversation just to hear how he came across this teaching and how you can apply it to your life too!) Finally Deacon shares about the opportunities that have come up to sell his company and yet when he listens to his conscience and tunes into the goals he's had for the website from the beginning he notices how not all buyers share his same interests and goals. Sharing with us how this journey for him hasn't just been about the money and cashing out, which is really touching and important to consider. I loved learning about how Deacon thinks about quality time and freedom and the fact that he loves what he does and that is worth more than most people ever talk about. Enjoy! Deacon Hayes is the Founder of WellKeptWallet.com which helps over 500,000 people per month make money, pay off debt, and invest. He has been a contributor for the US News & World Report, Investopedia, Clark Howard, and more. He is also the author of the book, You Can Retire Early! Everything You Need to Achieve Financial Independence When You Want It. He shared this - So, I had this mentor and he said something that's really insightful to me. He said to me: "Deacon, you should be retiring towards something not away from something". Because I think what most people when they want passive income, they're like I want to get away from this - this job that I hate, this commute, this lifestyle, you know, that I'd rather live something else. And, I think of the challenges is you get away from it, and you're like, now what? Versus being really clear in painting that picture of what would I want to be retired towards? Well, I want to have meaningful work. I want to have flexibility in my schedule. I want to be able to travel. I want to be able to be there for my kids' activities. These are things that are going towards. And, so then you start to create that passive income or that lifestyle or that business that then provides what you want to go towards. And then when you get there, you're like "Oh this is awesome..."

On this episode of Link Up Leaders, Francois and Lisa sit down with Carlos Alvarez, the original Wizard of eCommerce to learn more about his experience on Amazon, and how he's helping other eCommerce business owners to scale their businesses.  

In today's episode of the Spapreneur® Podcast, Ramona dives into her favorite topic - reading. Yes, Ramona is an avid reader and will try to read close to 90 books this year. So much of her success as a business owner leads back to books she has read. And since she gets asked all the time, here are the 13 Essential Books The Essential 13* The links to these books will not send proceeds to Spapreneur® or Ramona directly. Instead, she uses the Amazon Smiles donation link to support her favorite charity, https://app.kajabi.com/admin/themes/2147903043/settings/the-muse.org (The Muse Writers Center). * 1.https://smile.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=214FMWA31776M&dchild=1&keywords=profit+first+by+mike+michalowicz&qid=1620916648&sprefix=profit+first%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 ( Profit First) by Mike Michalowicz is a required book for Spapreneur® because this accounting system changes lives and builds accountability and wealth.  2. https://smile.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Plan-Strategy-Remarkable-Business/dp/1591844886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=363C46MJKWBQB&keywords=pumpkin+plan&qid=1620916854&sprefix=pumpkin+plan%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1 (The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz.) Yes, another Mike book teaches how to focus on the right clients who bring in the best returns. It helps break the idea that the client is always the right myth. 3. https://smile.amazon.com/Virtual-Freedom-Become-Productive-Business/dp/1939529743/ref=sr_1_1?crid=262PR54HF9NO9&keywords=virtual+freedom+chris+ducker&qid=1620917003&sprefix=virtual+freedom%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1 (Virtual Freedom by Chris Ducker) - Chris was a personal mentor and coach to Ramona at the beginning of Spapreneur, and he taught her how to use assistants. Suppose you need help on how to find and hire, this a good book to start. 4. https://smile.amazon.com/Content-Machine-Marketing-7-figure-Advertising-ebook/dp/B013M5FWX4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=13EUZBTFBLA6U&dchild=1&keywords=content+machine&qid=1620917097&sprefix=content+mach%2Caps%2C250&sr=8-2 (Content Machine by Dan Norris) - this book is the OG guide on using content marketing.  5.  https://smile.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234/ref=sr_1_1?crid=55239PRGZ6FO&dchild=1&keywords=12+week+year&qid=1620917245&sprefix=12+week%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 (The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran )- Get more done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 months - this program is great for helping focus on key goals and priorities. 6. https://smile.amazon.com/Your-Best-Year-Ever-Achieving/dp/0801075254/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N4D9YF2DG710&keywords=your+best+year+ever&qid=1620917331&sprefix=your+best+year+eveer%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1 (Your Best Year Ever - Michael Hyatt )- a guide to help you stick to goals and things you want to pursue.  7. https://smile.amazon.com/Finish-Give-Yourself-Gift-Done-ebook/dp/B01N4VVT1Z/ref=sr_1_3?crid=BIYAEWTNC05P&dchild=1&keywords=finish+jon+acuff&qid=1620917438&sprefix=finish+jo%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-3 (Finish by Jon Acuff) - it's easy to start on a path of goals but difficult to finish. In this book, you'll learn how to make goals that you can actually achieve.  8. https://smile.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles-ebook/dp/B01MU23P0N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=387338UMSIJTH&dchild=1&keywords=the+four+tendencies+by+gretchen+rubin&qid=1620917530&sprefix=four+te%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 (The Four Tendencies by Gretch Rubin) - there is a reason Ramona asks you to find out your tendency - because it allows her to customize the coaching to work best for you....

Chris is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, “Virtual Freedom”, and “Rise of the Youpreneur”. Based in Cambridge, England, he owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, VirtualStaffFinder.com and the personal brand education company Youpreneur.com, that combined house over 350 full-time employees. Nowadays he spends most of his time coaching and mentoring successful entrepreneurs, as well as investing in and advising startup companies.Websites and Handles:ChrisDucker.comYoupreneur.comSponsors:Bibibuzz-If you are looking for relevant and high quality links for your business, then you need to check out bibibuzz.com. Bibibuzz is the creative, personable link building outreach you need, that gets you quality paid or unpaid links. Green Money Promotions: Since 2015, Green Monkey Promotions has been a leader in helping businesses select targeted, cost effective, and industry relevant promotional items and corporate apparel that truly set them apart from the competition. Check out Green Monkey by going to greenmonkeypromotions.com and email them with code ‘MIKE2021' to get 10% off of your order. 

Leo Singer describes himself as a “pretty average guy.” He works a day-to-day W2 job, loves sports, and grew up in your typical middle-class family. So naturally, when he reached his mid 20's and started to make decent money for himself, he began to have a lot of fun with that money and just go back to work and wait for the next paycheck to come in again. Fortunately, a friend of his introduced him to a little book called Rich Dad Poor Dad, and his girlfriend at the time (now fiance) helped to set his financial life in order. Since then, Leo has continued his financing and investing education and has read something to the tune of about 60 books on this topic alone. Up to date, within only a span of 2.5 years, Leo and Kelsey have grown their portfolio to 7 doors, and are going into contract for a 12-unit apartment building at the time of this recording. And as far as 2021 goes, they are on track to obtain another 10 units more! Highlights and lessons learned from Leo: 1) Sweat equity vs. outsourcing. New investors are attracted to the idea of working on their property renovations (aka DIY), especially on their first or second property. And while there can definitely be valuable lessons in doing such labor, for Leo, the lesson for him was that that kind of work was better left off for a professional to do it for him. It wasn't worth the time and for the money that he'd be paying, the result was 10x more than what he could've accomplished himself. And in the long run, it'll prove to be a much more sustainable business model. 2) Hiring a virtual assistant (VA) over a traditional property management company. When Leo purchased his first rental property, he was on the fence about self managing or hiring a professional property management company. On one hand, he wanted his rental business to be run the way he wanted, and on the other hand, he didn't have the time or desire to take on a second job for himself managing tenants. So he found a pretty good middle ground—hiring a virtual assistance. By doing this, Leo retains 100% control of his real estate business, but also doesn't have to worry about the day-to-day tasks that would otherwise pull him away from his actual day job. (Two books Leo recommends reading is The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber and Virtual Freedom by Chris Ducker) 3) “If you're not nervous, you're probably not stretching yourself.” In other words, if you don't put yourself in a position of discomfort, you probably aren't growing and reaching your full potential. This doesn't mean go out and make reckless decisions or make commitments without diligence, but it does mean to overcome your initial fear and just take that step (or leap) forward. That's how you become better. 4) Transitioning from single family to multi-family. In the words of Leo, “It's different but it's not that different.” What you'll find when you look into multi-unit properties is that there tends to be more items to consider and that the definitions to certain terms don't necessarily mean all the same things. What you have to keep in mind, however, is to keep things simple. At the end of the day, what you're looking for is a prospect of a good (or great!) deal. Once you find something of contention, then go deeper into your diligence and look at the nitty-gritty details, depending on exactly what type of investment strategy you're looking for. To get in touch with Leo, follow him on Instagram @leosingerthe2nd To learn more about the Rat Race To FI Mastermind group, head over to: go.ratracetofi.com/optin and join our waiting list!

When you’re starting your own business, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a variety of pressing tasks or feel pressured to handle them all on your own. But the stress of completing mundane tasks can rob you of your sense of vitality and innovation, ultimately hurting your business and leading to burnout. So, if you’ve ever felt like you had too much to do and not enough time, you don’t have to live with that pressure forever; outsourcing to a virtual assistant just might be the answer! Virtual Freedom (2014) is your one-stop guide to virtual outsourcing. By following Chris Ducker’s manual, you’ll learn everything from the secret to assembling your team to VA hiring etiquette to some top tips for avoiding the most common pitfalls of onboarding a Virtual Assistant. Written from Ducker’s firsthand experience with hiring by trial and error, Virtual Freedom offers some unique and genuine insights into the power of virtual delegating. Do you want more free book summaries like this? Download our app for free at https://www.QuickRead.com/App and get access to hundreds of free book and audiobook summaries. DISCLAIMER: This book summary is meant as a preview and not a replacement for the original book. If you like this summary please consider purchasing the original book to get the full experience as the original author intended to. If you are the original author of any book on QuickRead and would like us to remove it, please contact us at hello@quickread.com

Serial entrepreneur, family man, action taker, lover of fine whiskey, the blues, luxury travel and entrepreneurs that want to change the world… Well, that's how this fella describes himself on his website, but it's just the start. This Brit started his first business in 2008, helping businesses across the world working exclusively with B2B clients across a number of different industries, from around our glorious Globe, providing lead generation, appointment setting, customer service and live chat services to small and medium-sized businesses…making a very brief pit stop at a total burnout… writing his first book “Virtual Freedom', creating the Youpreneur movement, writing another best-selling book called, “Rise of the Youpreneur'“, and calling people like Gary V, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes and Pat Flynn…friends… this man is on a mission to help future-proof yours, and every other entrepreneurs business by creating the business of you… Ladies and Gentlemen… Mr. Chris Ducker! Chris' links: www.chrisducker.com www.youpreneur.com Subscribe to YBKBS: https://mailchi.mp/d16f0a276e25/ybkbs-platform-landing-page

British entrepreneur Chris Ducker has experienced the power of a book to grow his business not once, but twice.   His first book, Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business, was published in 2014 and continues to sell well today.   Four years later, Chris wrote and self-published Rise Of The Youpreneur: The Definitive Guide to Becoming the Go-To Leader in Your Industry and Building a Future-Proof Business.  Chris is a serial entrepreneur and owns and operates several businesses, including the personal brand education company Youpreneur.com. He employees more than 350 full-time employees. Nowadays he spends most of his time coaching and mentoring successful entrepreneurs, as well as investing in and advising startup companies.  Top Takeaway: Be Strategic About Using Your Book To Grow Your Business  Chris tells Published Author show host Josh Steimle that when Virtual Freedom was published, he didn't want to be tacky or overly obvious in promoting his business Virtual Staff Finder. “I did want to be strategic, but, but I didn't want to be seen to be strategic, if that makes sense,” says Chris.   In the approximately 280 or so pages in the book, Virtual Staff Finder is mentioned only four or five times.   “But this I know for sure is the big deal closer: At the back of the book, we had a resources section. And at the beginning of the book, I said, ‘You're going to see lots and lots of resources mentioned throughout the pages of this book. To save you time skimming back through all of the pages to find them, when you're done reading it, I put them all at the back in a nice convenient list for you, along with website addresses what it's for, etc'.”  At the beginning of the Virtual Freedom's resource section a note appeared referencing a companion guide to the book, downloadable for free at Virtual Staff Finder's website.   Placing the guide on his website meant that thousands of people signed up for it, and in doing so happily submitted their email address to Virtual Freedom.  Chris says his strategy “worked brilliantly. There are 1000s and 1000s of people who have opted in for the companion guide over the last six years. And many, many of them have converted to paying clients.”  He says Virtual Freedom has been so successful because it's: “A no brainer for people to pick that book up, learn what they needed to do and then say: ‘I can either carry on doing what I'm already doing and being overwhelmed and not really getting anywhere. Or I can follow the advice in this book, and go out and find a VA and build my virtual team, or option C is, I can use the author's company to help me do it'.”  With this approach, Chris gathered tons of new clients and about three or four months after that book came out, he literally doubled the size of the team working at Virtual Freedom.   Self-Publishing Is The Way To Go   Chris is a strong advocate of self-publishing, for a number of reasons. First of all, by self-publishing, an entrepreneur retains the rights to their book. Next, speed. With traditional publishing, it can take up to two years for a book to be released - a very long time-frame in the world of an entrepreneur.   Use a Developmental Editor   Regardless of which route an entrepreneur selects, Chris says that: “My big piece of advice, whether you go traditional or you self-publish, is that you must hire a developmental editor to work with you on the book.   “This isn't an editor who will check for spelling and punctuation and grammar, and all that stuff. Yeah, you should definitely get somebody to look over that side of things as well,” he explains. “This is a developmental editor, someone who can read the book, chapter by chapter, and help you develop a better book.   Links  LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram  Facebook  ChrisDucker.com  SUBSCRIBE TO PUBLISHED AUTHOR PODCAST  If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe. And if you want to spread the word, please give us a five-star rating review and tell your friends to subscribe, too. We're available on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen to podcasts.   And if you're an entrepreneur interested in writing and publishing a nonfiction book to grow your business or make an impact, visit PublishedAuthor.com for show notes for this podcast and other free resources.  Twitter  Youtube  Facebook.com  Linkedin.com  Instagram.com  Josh Steimle  Josh Steimle - LinkedIn  Josh Steimle's book: Chief Marketing Officers At Work

Chris Ducker is an internationally acclaimed business mentor who helps entrepreneurs become the go-to leaders in their industries. He coined the term ‘’Youpreneur’’ to describe the rise of the personal brand entrepreneur, a new business model that very few people saw coming. He is a keynote speaker and the author of the books ‘’Rise of the Youpreneur’’and ’’Virtual Freedom’’. He has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Forbes, Success, Inc., and more! Today we talk about personal branding and everything it takes to build a profitable, sustainable business around you. HIGHLIGHTS: Why personal branding is so important What holds people back from building a brand How to start your own brand and stand out from the competition What role your personal reputation plays in branding you Some advice on using your voice to attract the audience around your brand QUOTES: "The big issue is not fear, it’s change." "Defining who you are and what you want to be known for, is without a doubt the key component to growing a successful personal brand business." "We are here to solve people’s problems, that’s it." GUEST LINKS Episode Links: Chris’s personal site: https://www.chrisducker.com/ Chris’s business site: https://youpreneur.com/ MORE ADVICE AND INTERVIEWS If you’d like my full plan for how to build your content marketing strategy, check out my free Content Marketing Starter Guide. And here are some more of my most popular thought leader interviews! What Business to Start with John Lee Dumas Built to Serve with Evan Carmichael  Don’t want to miss the next thought leader interview? Subscribe to the free B-team Insider Newsletter! And don’t forget to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Talk soon!

Chris Ducker is widely considered the authority, the ultimate expert on building a personal brand as an entrepreneur.On this episode, JC and Chris dig into Chris's 3-step process to help entrepreneurs develop their personal brand, the power of having your own online community, and share stories - from his own life and others - that show you why what he does works so well.He's the best-selling author of two books, Virtual Freedom and Rise of the Youpreneur, and has helped entrepreneurs from all over the world become leaders in their industry by building a successful personal brand online. He helps people shift their mindsets, grow great reputations, and truly serve the people who need them.

Election 2020 Update: Why is the mainstream media not talking about January 6th, especially since Dueling Electors in the key battle ground state and the audit of voting machines in Michigan, the signature verified recount in Georgia and the Wisconsin supreme court not allowing about 200,000 votes? I got the news the media refuses to cover. Can your city or town actually refuse all statewide order concerning COVID-19? We'll take a look at what is happening in Mossyrock. The female kicker on the Vanderbilt Football Team Kicked an extra point, but did the Tennessee Volunteer defense not try to block it? We'll go to the video tape. What happens when you match with your sibling on a dating app? I bet you can't guess which the state. Locally What are the thoughts of the parents and students in Montgomery County now that they all have to do school virtually? The local news ya gotta know And why should you let Veterans Clean your house and wash your clothes? Freedom Cleaning will us in. https://www.facebook.com/letfreedomclean931 All of this and so much more will get covered today on #TheJoePadulaShow, absolutely. #TalkRadio #JoePadula #Veterans #FtCampbell #Comedy #LocalNews #Nashville #Clarksville #Absolutely #PartyWithaPurpose --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-padula/support

Pat and Matt share their stories on how Smart Passive Income came to be, partnering up as a team to scale the business, and insights on connecting with fans and listeners alike. From finding new listeners, to earning the ability to generate an income, this episode is packed with insights on how to get to scale, monetize and take your podcast to new heights. Enjoy! --- Subscribe to Supercasters Premium for FREE to get bonus content with every episode: http://premium.supercast.com (premium.supercast.com) (it's free, takes 2 mins, no special apps to download). For this episode, our bonus AMA with Pat & Matt covers how to get off the hamster wheel of feeling like you're beholden to your content business and more. --- If you enjoy the podcast, we'd be honored if you could leave a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Help your fellow podcaster find us! Follow Supercast: http://twitter.com/supercast (@supercast) Follow Jason: http://twitter.com/jsewhoy (@jsewhoy) Timestamps 3:04 How Pat started Smart Passive Income 6:24 Joining forces with Pat: Matt's journey in leadership 9:17 Growing your listeners: Pat's approach to podcast growth 10:28 "Podcasting is the new blogging" 12:21 Where you should really focus to grow your show 13:36 Connect with the right people and collaborations 14:37 Look for pre-existing communities 16:04 The business side of things: Monetizing SPI 18:08 Patreon, memberships and choosing how to support you 18:55 Niche down to find your community 22:25 How to justify putting a price on something 23:31 Earn the trust of your listenership 24:37 "You've earned the ability to generate an income" 26:57 Do ads in podcasting still work? 29:39 The podcast is a two-way conversation 30:47 Survey your listeners, connect with them 31:26 Connect with listeners directly through membership 35:00 Pat on how to turn your listeners into paying members 35:50 The power of social media and following up directly wiith your fans 37:27 Every Friday, Pat Flynn sends out 50 messages to fans 39:47 Staying as a solopreneur vs. growing with a team 41:24 What are the priorities in your business? 42:42 "It starts and ends with vision" 44:34 Action without vision is an nightmare 46:16 Matt shares the Multi-Generational Plan of SPI 48:45 Upgrading your mentors and Pat's reflections 51:25 Work on your $1000/hr tasks 53:24 What to let go when starting over 54:32 The 3 lists of freedom 56:31 The challenge of stopping something you love doing Links https://www.internetbusinessmastery.com (Internet Business Mastery) https://www.smartpassiveincome.com (Smart Passive Income) https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/shows/spi/ (Smart Passive Income Podcast) https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/shows/askpat/ (AskPat 2.0) https://fusebox.fm (Fusebox) https://twitter.com/PatFlynn (Pat Flynn's Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgartland/ (Matthew Gartland's LinkedIn) https://www.virtualfreedombook.com (Virtual Freedom by Chris Drucker) Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman https://www.australianbirthstories.com (Australian Birth Stories by Sophie Walker) https://www.scannerschool.com (Scanner School by Phil Lichtenberger) Credits Supercasters is a https://kellykelly.ca/ (Kelly&Kelly) production.  The show was created by Supercast, the easiest way to add a paid membership to your show. Get paid to podcast at https://www.supercast.com/ (supercast.com).

#59 Richie Norton and Chris Ducker discuss their interactions from San Diego to London about creating a lifestyle business that supports the family. Powerful, unique stories including one Chris calls an exclusive about his love for Zig Ziglar and his teachings. Get ready to become a 'Youpreneur' and build your personal brand business right for greater freedom. Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestseller, "Virtual Freedom", and more recently, "Rise of the Youpreneur." Based in Cambridge, England, he owns and operates several businesses, that combined house over 400 full-time employees internationally. He's also a trusted international business mentor, keynote speaker, podcaster, blogger, as well as the founder of Youpreneur.com - the leading personal brand business education company in the world. Chris hosts the annual Youpreneur Summit, which is held in London, U.K. each November and is the self-proclaimed 'Proudest Brit' doing business online! Listen in to learn how to become a Youpreneur and how to build a personal brand business. Go here for more resources and latest insights:  https://www.chrisducker.com/ Want to continue the conversation? Join us! RICHIE NORTON SHOW COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/richiepodcast RICHIE NORTON SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: http://www.richienorton.com/ RICHIE NORTON SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton FB: https://www.facebook.com/richienorton TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/richienorton 

You have a forté. You want a business. This is how you turn one into the other. Chris Ducker is serial entrepreneur, having been in the business of monetizing skills and expertise for years. He's the acclaimed author of Virtual Freedom and Rise of the Youprenuer, and the founder of youpreneur.com Today, he stops by […] The post MBA948 Guest Teacher: Chris Ducker – 5 Ways to Monetize Your Personal Brand appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Imagine IF you can only work 6 hours a week?  What would you do in your business?  What would you do the rest of the time?  My guess is, your actions would be dramatically different. This week, we have the good fortune of having the virtual CEO himself on the show; Chris Ducker.  Chris Ducker is known as a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author of Virtual Freedom, keynote speaker, and/ or personal branding coach. He also runs one of the most sought after business events in the world in Tropical Think Tank.  Show notes and links: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/podcast/113    LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap

How do you know when you're ready to take on staff in your new business? Are you ever actually “ready” to take such a step? That's the basis of this episode, as our assembled panel of experts and business owners offer you their own tips and advice for taking on staff. Whether you're a sole trader who needs an extra pair of hands for a few months, or the owner of a limited company looking to employ several people, the process is fairly similar across the board. There's also the danger of putting off hiring staff because you don't think anyone can do the job as well as you. That might be true, but is this approach sustainable in the long term? What happens if you fall ill, or want to take a two week holiday abroad? On this episode you'll hear from recruitment consultant Patricia McGuire, content marketing guru Chris Marr, photographer Julie Christie, employment law specialist Alison Colley, accountant Gordon Howes, and financial planner Pete Matthew. Recommended Reading There's a couple of excellent books on this subject that are worth checking out. The first is a classic called The E-Myth Revisited (Why most small businesses don't work, and what to do about it) by Michael E. Gerber. This one is primarily aimed at small business owners who are trying to do everything themselves. The second is Virtual Freedom by Chris Ducker. Again it deals with the problem of trying to do it all yourself, but this one is a guide to hiring and managing virtual staff, rather than on-site employees. Transcript It becomes very apparent that you can't do everything and that's another piece of advice. Don't be a superhero. You cannot do everything. I'm Colin Gray, and this is UK Business Startup, where this time, we're talking people. Do you remember that quote from Chris Marr last time around? Chris Marr: You need to pick out a time in the day where you are spending an hour or so working on your business. You need to have a plan for that. What are you doing every day to build your business? This is one of the biggest mistakes new businesses make. They forget to think big. They forget to make time for planning, for strategy, for figuring out how to make the business a success. Instead, they just keep doing what they're good at. The gardener keeps gardening, the programmer keeps programming, and the baker just bakes! The problem is, that's not building a business. That's building a job. And it's a really terrible job at that. It relies on you to run, it relies on your time, so when you're not baking, you're not earning. That means no breaks, no holidays, no time to get sick! And it means no time to bring in more customers or grow a business. That's what Chris from the Content Marketing Academy was talking about. So, what's the way out? Well, building a business that doesn't just rely on you. That's what. And that means staff. So, this is where it can get really scary. Julie Christie: I have two employees. I didn't necessarily feel ready to do it. I just knew I had to do it. For two months, I couldn't afford it. I definitely took a hit because I was training her and I was sitting beside her all the time and we weren't taking on more work. Within two months, she was paying for herself. It was a very, very scary move to make but it was the right move and it allowed me to work on the business. I no longer was having to phone clients, go back and forth with anyone, design albums. All the admin was taken away from me so I was able to then do more shoots and more marketing to get more shoots. That's the bit that surprises most new business owners. The admin. There's so much to do, from logging receipts, to paying tax, to handling bills. And that's just the general stuff. There's bound to be tonnes specific to your industry too. So, this is where a lot of people start, as you heard there from Julie Christie, the founder of TeaBreakTog.com. She's still doing some of the main work – photography in her case – but he's using the time that's been freed up to do the marketing too. As Chris mentioned at the start, and even more in the last episode, that's your big job as the founder. Marketing and growing your business. You can still do a bit of the technical work, but you need to find time for the high level stuff. Generally, that means staff. So, how does it work when you're starting out? Let's look at Bill the gardener again. Patricia McGuire: As a sole trader, Bill can take on a temporary member of staff. Certainly, Bill could advertise and take someone on just for a seasonal period of time so he could offer a seasonal contract to them which would be fixed, which means there's no obligation to keep them on after that or he could give something like a zero hour contract just to see how things go. If things work out well, he can tell the employee that he will increase the hours. That's the way in for a lot of people who start out working for themselves. They take someone on for the busy periods. No long term commitments, just getting a bit of help when it's needed. It is a great way to build confidence and learn a few of the processes. And it gets you used to managing people – something most of us aren't used to! So, once you make the decision, what's our responsibility here with the tax office? Chris Marr: He needs to inform the Inland Revenue that he's going to become an employer before he engages anyone. He will register for PAYE as an employer. He will receive his employer's PAYE reference as well as his Accounts Office reference. This is easy enough, and it's the same for a limited company. In fact limited companies tend to do this right off the bat! Either they'll be taking on staff right away, like a café, or you want to get paid as the founder. Either way its' really easy to register on the HMRC website – honestly, quick as anything. Pete Matthew: One thing it's really important now is you've got to report to HM Revenue and Customs now when you pay your employees. You need to pay your employees on a certain day and that will need to be reported to the Revenue on that day, and any tax and national insurance due to the Revenue will need to be paid at the same time. That's called real-time information. Okay, this might sound a bit complicated, but don't worry, there's technology out there to help. Remember on episode 2 when Pete was talking about managing your finances? Pete Matthew: There are, again, software systems usually very often a part of the general accounting software systems that you can buy and they will do all that for you, so you'll need to register with the Revenue as an employer so that you can submit your real-time information, your payroll information as you go. Both Pete and I have mentioned it before, but FreeAgent, is the one I've used in the past. It handles both invoicing and payroll, working out all of that stuff around tax and national insurance. There are plenty of other apps out there that can do it too. So, don't let this part put you off – help exists! Talking of which… Julie Christie: When I decided to hire Fiona, I spoke an HR consultant who talked me through everything. He also put together a contract of employment and all the paperwork that we had to have in place and he advised me on insurance issues and things like that as well. That was all taken care of and then my bookkeeper, she took on payroll as well as keeping the books. It wasn't too bad at all and has been worth that's weight in gold. We talked about bookkeeping and accountants in the finance episode, and Julie highlights it here. They can take on payroll for you, handling all of the fiddly work. And contracts – that's a tricky one, and well worth getting some help with. You'll find HR consultants all over the country, and you could get contracts and handbooks made up for just a few hundred pounds. In most cases, as Julie says, it's worth every penny. Ok, we've dealt with the prep. Everything you need to do to get set up as an employer. That's a bit dry, but the next bit's more exciting – that's actually having them on board, getting the help, the input, the expertise they offer. Saying that, before we get too excited, I guess we need to think about what they want in return… Pete Matthew: Paying staff isn't massively different whether you're in a limited company or you're sole trader. They are your employee and so you have certain responsibilities. A key one, of course, is paying them. They're not going to work for you very long if you don't pay, so that's a drain on cash flow. That needs to be planned in, always a good idea to have two or three months cash flow in reserve if at all possible, so you know you've got at least two or three months' worth of payroll that you can pay your staff so you're never sort of going right to the wire. This ties into those questions at the start of the episode. When do you know you're ready to take someone on? As Pete says, money plays a part. If the work dried up tomorrow, how long could you pay them for? Now, don't let this scare you – it's planning for the worst case. And with the help of someone else, it's even less likely to happen than it is right now. You'll be freed right up to search for more work after all. But, it's worth a think. Next, what about frequency? Pete Matthew: I would err towards paying people monthly for the simple reason that most people pay things out on a monthly basis. They're paying house and car insurance and other things on a monthly basis. It can be easier for your employees to budget on a monthly basis. Having said that, I have been paying on a weekly or fortnightly basis since I was at university and part-time at McDonald's. It's a long time ago. Some people may prefer it. I think the world is increasingly moving towards monthly though. It just seems more logical to me. This depends a lot on industry too – the leisure industry always tends to pay weekly, but the finance industry doesn't, for example. This isn't a big deal, just choose what's right for you. And then? All that's left now, is finding the staff themselves! Alison Colley: If Amy is looking to take on staff, there are various routes that she could take. She could take the traditional route of putting an advert in the newspaper but in my experience with my clients, that can be quite expensive and quite a timely process. Another way of looking for staff would be to use somebody specific like an agency, somebody who she can trust to make those initial findings for her and to try and find the right member of staff, so do the initial interviews and things. From experience, vetting and interviewing takes a long long time… Agencies charge a fair bit for this, but sometimes it's worth it… Alison Colley: The other way of doing it is to look within her circle, within her network, see if there's somebody who she trusts and likes who might be looking for work. I find that way with my clients who were taking on their first member of staff, this is normally how they find them rather than going down the traditional advertising route because it would be quite daunting to bring someone into your new business especially when you've worked so hard on it, so finding someone that you trust and know in the first instance is probably a good way of finding staff. Interviews can only tell you so much, so that personal connection can make a big difference in finding someone you trust. AND someone who's right for the business. You're going to have to live with these people, day in day out, so personality matters. Pete Matthew: These are not just payroll numbers after all. They are people and they come with issues to deal with, things like needing to take time off to go to hospital appointments and emergency, things which might happen to him for family reasons, in inverted commas, that you've got to sort of be able to cope with these things. And that's when things get complicated. Because real people ARE complicated. But here's how Pete thinks about it. Pete Matthew: Certainly, a key thing for me here in my practice is culture. We obviously need people who are competent. They need to be able to do the job but I would rather have somebody who I need to train but who fits in well with me and what I'm building here rather than have someone who is superbly competent but is a bit of a pain to work with. Company culture is huge, and it's all your job at the start. You're the founder, you set the tone. Small companies always have a culture based on the founder's personality, their values. As Pete says, the plan is to find people that fit that culture, and for you to reinforce it every day. If you live and breathe the values of your company, then that's infectious. It improves the morale, the productivity and the work that everyone does. Now, there's one last option I want to go through, before we're done. Just incase it still seems too daunting. There is an easier way, and we've already alluded to it… Virtual assistance – that means working with people OUTSIDE of your business to do the work of an employee. Julie mentioned earlier that her bookkeeper does payroll for her – that's a virtual assistant. The bookkeeper isn't employed by Julie, but she does work for the company. Work that needs done on a regular basis. So, How would that work with Amy, our café owner, for example? Alison Colley: This is certainly something that Amy should be thinking about for things like her marketing and social media whether she goes to somebody using a service like Upwork who provide virtual assistance or whether she goes for someone more local, would be down to her to decide. Certainly, with virtual assistance, you can give them a try without having to commit anything in the long term. You can try a couple of people and see how it works out. I would say that it would be better for a small business to try and do it virtually for those sorts of things initially than taking on an employee and having the additional costs and expense of things like PAYE and national insurance. Great advice there from Alison Colley whose an Employment Law Specialist over at alisoncolley.co.uk. Whether they're in the UK or abroad, working with a VA gives you a tonne of experience in managing tasks and staff. And that's without a lot of the HR or admin headaches. I know a lot of new businesses that used virtual assistants to grow to a certain point and then they've graduated to in-house staff. It lets you get that work off your hands without worrying about long term commitment. Of course, the downside is that they might not be as bought into your business as an employee. And managing staff at a distance can be tricky. But, for most people, especially sole traders or really small companies, it can be a stepping stone to much bigger things. So, are you ready to take someone on? Are you Set for that leap? Patricia McGuire: I think you know when you're ready to take on staff. It becomes very apparent that you can't do everything and that's another piece of advice. Don't be a superhero. You cannot do everything, but there are worries, obviously. How are you going to pay them? How are they going to settle into your business? How are they going to reflect your business? But actually, you know when the time is right. You know when the money is right. You just have to do it. If your business is going to grow, you have to employ other people to help you grow it. This was episode 4 of UK business startup. You can find links to everything we've mentioned on the show at the Startup website at podhost.me/startup/. Thanks too to all of our contributors, and you can find out more about what they do at the same place. If you've enjoyed this show, please do pop over to the iTunes store and give us a review. It helps in a huge way to get the show out to more people. And if you're not on an apple device, then tweet us @thepodcasthost – we'd love to hear what you think. Thanks again for listening and we'll see you next time!

Guest Name: Kevin Basham - Plastic Expert Guest Intro: My guest is all the way from London although he's a traveling beast. He's all over the world. Kevin Basham is an entrepreneur who co-founded Plastic Expert, a seven-figure recycling business from the ground up. He managed to do this with basically no money, very little experience, and making a lot of mistakes along the way. That's what we all do, is make mistakes and that's why he's on the show is because he's candid about that and the way he goes. He's also a business coach and he helps companies with things like marketing, sales, and digital presence. Kevin really shines at helping traditional businesses operate in a rapidly changing economy in digital world. Kevin and I met at Tropical Think Tank in the Philippines and I was really attracted to his knowledge and what he knows because the offline business and the digital business oftentimes don't merge and he's an expert in both and has powered through both sides of it. I'm excited to have him on the show.   Topics We Discuss: An overview of the Plastic Expert - a buy and sell business model The best systems and processes they have in place: Highrise as their lifesaver How they're using online technology being a traditional offline business The importance of splitting skill sets with your partners Understanding the fundamentals and outsourcing the skills Hiring for greatness: Matching the company's offerings versus employees' expectations Having a good mixture of ABC players What things motivate people other than money Different challenges they're facing: CRM integration with their accounting software and overall communication between partners, customers, and supplies Handling new and existing projects in seasons Monitoring the operational health of their business: Input vs. output A brief portfolio of their clients around the globe The importance of risk management Books, People, & Resources: Connect with Kevin on www.kevinbasham.com or tweet him @kevinbasham Highrise Skype Basecamp Clear Books Slack Teamup Calendar Book recommendations: Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Workweek Chris Ducker's Virtual Freedom

Chris Ducker is a British businessman, the founder and CEO of Live2Sell Group and Virtual Staff Finder Companies in the Philippines. Chris is also the author of “Virtual Freedom.” He was suffering from this ‘Superhero Syndrome' in 2009, but by the end of 2010 he had cured himself and in the process was building his business faster and in a more profitable manner than ever before. Chris began the process of removing himself from his business, slowly relinquishing control of different roles until he was completely free. The company continues to grow and deliver service to their customers, while Chris explores new entrepreneurial projects, including a blog where he teaches others how to become a “virtual CEO”. Chris knows how you can get the help you need with resources you can afford. Small business owners, consultants, and online entrepreneurs don't have to go it alone when they discover the power of building teams of virtual employees to help run, support, and grow their businesses.

Chris Ducker is a British businessman, the founder and CEO of Live2Sell Group and Virtual Staff Finder Companies in the Philippines. Chris is also the author of “Virtual Freedom.” He was suffering from this ‘Superhero Syndrome' in 2009, but by the end of 2010 he had cured himself and in the process was building his business faster and in a ... Read More The post 29. Podcasting, Periscope and the Youpreneur within each one of us with Chris Ducker appeared first on We Are Podcast.

  In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I am delighted to welcome four guests whom I had the pleasure of meeting at New Media Europe 2015.  First I have a great chat with Mike and Izabela Russell, the founders of NMEU 2015, then Amy Schmittauer from SavvySexySocial.com shares some great advice on video making and finally Chris Ducker tells us all about Periscope and Youpreneur.com In this Week's Episode: Mike and Izabela Russell, Amy Schmittauer and Chris Ducker In this Episode we discuss: Mike and Izabella Russell The "Be Yourself" theme which emerged at the conference Why you should consider coming to the conference next year Why the New Media Community is growing so fast How to attend next years conference  You can find out more about New Media Europe by visiting http://newmediaeurope.com/2015/ If you want to get audio recordings of all the presentations, you can click on this link to get your virtual ticket Amy Schmittauer The advantages for marketers of creating online video Why you need to jump right into your content Why retaining your audience is the most important metric on Youtube What is the optimum length for a marketing video on Youtube Why you need a professional thumbnail Video techniques and why Amy likes Jump Cutting Amy Schmittauer is Founder and Face of SavvySexySocial.com, a resource helping brands develop and execute a social media marketing strategy to grow awareness and increase sales by showing off their amazing personality online. Leading the charge in video blogging for business, Amy has grown a following for the site that has amassed more than 1 million videos views and become a vital referral source to her video content marketing consultancy and professional speaking career. An experienced creative, she has helped a number of industries learn how to embrace video content marketing to grow brand awareness including business events, marketing agencies, video production studios, magazine publications, real estate professionals, authors, speakers and many more. She is a proud beagle mom, coffee addict and shares most of her life via video and on Twitter. A true social media frenzy. (Thanks to NMEU2015 for this profile..) Chris Ducker Periscope and why Chris is all in! The new Youpreneur community which Chris has just launched! Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, speaker and author of the bestselling book, “Virtual Freedom”. Originally from the UK, Chris has lived in the Philippines for 14-years, where he has founded several businesses, including an outsourced call center facility, a virtual assistant recruitment hub and a co-working space. He is also a popular business blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com. (Thanks to NMEU2015 for this profile..) Check out Periscope TV here - https://www.periscope.tv Join Youpreneur.com To find out more about Youpreneur and how you can become a member of the community, just click on this Link New Media Europe 2015 Virtual Ticket Follow this Link to find out all about how you can get your Virtual Tickets to New Media Europe 2015 Other Places Mentioned in this Podcast Discover New Media Creative and all their amazing Audio Talents at http://www.musicradiocreative.com Subscribe to the New Media Europe Show Podcast on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/new-media-europe-show/id998535275 One to One Coaching with John Colley Are you ready to really take your Online Course into the stratosphere?  Then complete this survey and we can schedule a 30 minute call to see whether we are a great fit to work together.  This is what one of my students thinks about my coaching! Join the Online Learning Club - my Facebook Group for Online Learners This is my Facebook Group for the Online Learning Community and you are most welcome to join us.  Just click on this link to go to the Page and ask to join the Group. [spp-reviews]  Full Disclosure: these are affiliate links. If you click on this link, you will not pay any more (you still get the full discount) but I will earn a Commission. If you do buy a course, please email me at john[at]jbdcolley[dot]com and tell me about it. I would love to thank you personnally for supporting The Online Learning Podcast! Don't forget you can still access the Course and the discount without going through the Affiliate Scheme by simply searching for the Course on Udemy and using the Coupon Code at Checkout in the normal way. If you do this, Udemy will receive their normal commission and the Course Creator will get the whole of the balance. It is entirely up to you.

    I have compiled 50 of the Best Online Courses from my Online Learning Podcast Interviewees and included Links and Discounts to all of them in this Free eBook - I hope you find a Course to help you!  Don't forget when the Coupons are Gone, they are Gone! Yours to Keep -> Download Your Free PDF - "Discounted: 50 of the Best Online Courses" eBook -> Click on This Link to Download Now! Influencer Interview This week's Influencer Interview is with Simon Knapp the host of the Cherished Ideas Podcast.  Simon actually asked to interview me, which is what happened but I thought the exchange of ideas would be helpful to the Online Learning Podcast Community and so I am delighted to be sharing it with you.  Simon is passionate about independent entrepreneurs and freelancers and this certainly comes across in our discussion and on the Cherished Ideas Podcast.  We have a really fun discussion and share some important and helpful points and ideas.                         In this Interview We Cover: Simon asks me about the Scottish Independence Referendum We talk about moving from the Army to Civilian life and the culture shock that ensued I explain a little about my move out of the Corporate World to the world of the Investment Banking Boutique I Share how I came to start blogging and why Simon shares his passion for independence and freelancers - which he expresses through his website and his podcast We discuss our mutual passion for Online Learning We discuss Chris Ducker's great book, Virtual Freedom - find out more about Chris at http://www.chrisducker.com We talk about the hows and whys of the Online Learning Podcast and why the three weekly episodes are different and what they try to cover We discuss the opportunities to be found on Udemy and on Skillfeed, two market places for great course and wonderful sites to go to acquire new skills and knowledge   Find Out More You can find out more about Simon by going to http://cherishedideaspodcast.com  Don't forget to subscribe to the Cherished Ideas Podcast in iTunes which you can find here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cherished-ideas-podcast-podcast/id899006806?mt=2 Please make sure you leave Simon a 5 Star Rating and a Review for his podcast on iTunes when you subscribe! You can find out more about Udemy by going to https://www.udemy.com/courses/ (AL) You can find my Course Page on Udemy at https://www.udemy.com/u/johncolley (AL) You can find out about Skillfeed by going to https://www.skillfeed.com If you are considering teaching on Skillfeed, please click through this affiliate link to support the Online Learning Podcast - thank you   I need your help! If you haven't already, I would love if you could be amazing and take a minute to leave a quick rating and review of the podcast on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It's the most amazing way to help the show grow and reach more people! Leave a Review for the Online Learning Podcast on iTunes by clicking on this link Don't Miss An Episode!  Subscribe Below:     Using something Else?  Copy this Address:  http://jbdcolley.com/olpfeed or http://jbdcolley.com/feed/podcast/?wpmfeedkey=1;e975168c39a63e2f7befd9ba8758bf9e      

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