Gary Vaynerchuk said famously “When we launched the WineLibrary website in 1996, I didn’t even own a computer yet. I just understood that there was an opportunity here to market in a different way.” Let’s talk about your #website. Before we even talk about whether or not it sucks, we need to discuss why you need one in the first place. The truth is that social media is great but you are absolutely NOT in control. Brand ownership and control. Having a website gives creators fu

51% of podcast listeners have a household income of at least $75,000. On top of that 61% of podcast listeners have a 4-year college degree. In comparison, only 44% of the entire population has a 4-year degree. Podcasting is a huge opportunity compared to blogging. If possible, do both. According to Yahoo finance as of Aug 2023, Spotify has 515 million users. That’s #1 in users for a streaming service, so yes, being on spotify as a podcaster is a big deal. However… Apple podc

Mark Twain once said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” In the last episode we started with seven thought provoking tips on how to get started on your creative work! We’ll round out this two-part series with another seven and some bonus material on Motivation versus Discipline. Practice mindfulness.Use a grounding technique such as deep breathing to bring yourself into the present moment. “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle emphasizes living in the present mom

Walt Disney once said “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” Let’s start with seven thought provoking tips on how to get started on your creative work!According to a survey conducted by SmallBizGenius, 53% of businesses say that starting a project is the most challenging phase. Today we’re going to get into the top tips for you on the psychology of getting started. Set a clear intention.The Senior Dummies’ Guides Book is where I started. The feeling that

I decided to “cookbook” my way through starting up a podcast. The key takeaways for part 2 are: 1. Mistake #5: Do not go it alone when syndicating your podcast. I used Podcasters on Spotify (was Anchor.FM ) 2. Mistake #6: Do not deviate from the Getting Started on Spotify (or your platform of choice). 3. Mistake #7: Do not try to just talk or just interview. Write an outline at least. 4. Mistake #8: Do not use expensive DAW software. Audacity is free!

I decided to “cookbook” my way through starting up a podcast. The key takeaways for part 1 are: 1. Mistake #1: Do not start recording audio right away. 2. Mistake #2: Do not go forward without a topic, goal or domain of knowledge. 3. Mistake #3: Do not assume you can host your podcast files anywhere. a. Squarespace will host a podcast, but do not assume that it (or just any host) will be able to syndicate it correctly. Use the Podba.se checkup. 4.

🚀💼 Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? 🌟 Learn the ropes of setting up a legit business entity like a boss! Being business ready means being prepared to think in business terms for your online creator work. Learn about the benefits of incorporating your work as a business for online creators, marketing and self publishing! Discussed in this episode, being business ready means being prepared to think in business terms for your online creator work. It’s importan

Exploring the common traits of creators, Episode 1 of KB’s Self.Pub.Empire delves into the essential elements of creativity. SelfPubEmpire Podcast ✨🎨 Creating magic, on e project at a time! 1. You love to create. 2. You want your creations to have reach. 3. You like vanity metrics but what you really want is to go from posts to profit. These things unite creators and the strategies for online marketing, self publishing and online content all tend to be very, very similar. Jo