Huge Profits, Tiny List

Teresa Miller, publishing expert and online writer, is someone you want to know. We had been following each other online for the past year or so, and we finally caught up in person at the recent Earn 1K A Day Seminar in Las Vegas. I was speaking about how to make huge profits with a tiny list at this event, hosted by Dennis Becker, and it was while I was on stage that I realized just how special Teresa is. Her son, Airman Sean Miller, recently graduated from the Air Force basic training program. I decided while I was speaking that I would devote my weekend to promoting one of Teresa's great courses to help her pay for her trip to the event. This would allow me to be my own Case Study on how what I teach really does work. In our podcast she shares that she met her husband while they were both in the Air Force, something I did not know, and how proud they were when Sean decided to follow in their footsteps. I want to publicly say thank you to Teresa and her family for your service to our great country. Teresa has started a forum and membership site for writers of both fiction and non-fiction writing called the Publishing Advantage Group. She has been writing professionally for many years and is the right person to guide you on your way to writing and publishing your own work. I know you will feel a connection with her, just as I have, when you listen to our call. It takes a village to become a successful writer, and Teresa is someone who will stick with you and give you the best and most up to date advice on what your next steps should be. Subscribe to my entire Podcast Series on iTunes to receive all of my interviews at absolutely no cost.

Juho Tunkelo is a direct response copywriter and conversion optimization expert living in Helsinki, Finland. I had been following Juho for several years and finally met him this summer while visiting my family in Finland. He’s warm and funny, and I spent several hours with him, his wife (who also does some writing online), and his two children in a town called Hyvinkää. We talked about many things, including the difficulty of learning the Finnish language, his favorite iPhone apps, and his summer cottage. I asked Juho what it’s like to be an online entrepreneur in Finland, a country that is based on relationships formed in the workplace. He told me that this is indeed an issue for him, and that is what led to him taking a part-time job at a company where he handles a variety of assignments, writing and critiquing the sales copy and helping them with traffic and conversion for their sites. During this podcast he explained how he came to get started with direct response copy writing, why his English is almost flawless, and the role of SEO and conversion tactics in what he does every day. Juho also shared tips for anyone wanting to become a copy writer and spoke of meeting Gary Halbert, one of the greatest in this field, before he passed away in 2007. Juho is a consummate professional who does a thorough job of getting to know the product and its creator before ever writing a word of copy. If you would like for him to do a critique of your sales letter, contact him through his site.

Juho Tunkelo is a direct response copywriter and conversion optimization expert living in Helsinki, Finland. I had been following Juho for several years and finally met him this summer while visiting my family in Finland. He's warm and funny, and I spent several hours with him, his wife (who also does some writing online), and his two children in a town called Hyvinkää. We talked about many things, including the difficulty of learning the Finnish language, his favorite iPhone apps, and his summer cottage. I asked Juho what it's like to be an online entrepreneur in Finland, a country that is based on relationships formed in the workplace. He told me that this is indeed an issue for him, and that is what led to him taking a part-time job at a company where he handles a variety of assignments, writing and critiquing the sales copy and helping them with traffic and conversion for their sites. During this podcast he explained how he came to get started with direct response copy writing, why his English is almost flawless, and the role of SEO and conversion tactics in what he does every day. Juho also shared tips for anyone wanting to become a copy writer and spoke of meeting Gary Halbert, one of the greatest in this field, before he passed away in 2007. Juho is a consummate professional who does a thorough job of getting to know the product and its creator before ever writing a word of copy. If you would like for him to do a critique of your sales letter, contact him through his site.

Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) is a direct response copywriter and marketing strategist who has written sales copy for some of the biggest names in the industry. She started writing professionally in 1992, and in 1998 she started her freelance copywriting business. I love learning from Michele on a variety of topics from improving my writing to structuring my business. She’s also a dog lover, so it’s a perfect fit! On this call we discussed how she got started working as a freelance writer, and then decided in 2003 to build a business based on her expertise and knowledge and finding new clients online. This took her from what she described as a ‘feast or famine’ existence of working either eighty hours a week or not at all to having a business that could grow over time and give her more options and opportunities. She recommends that all solopreneurs take a look at what they are doing to see what’s right for them. It was also at that time that Michele began attending live events and hired a coach to help her move forward in a big way. I know you will enjoy this call, and be sure to sign up for a special complimentary package she calls her ‘$Ka-ching!$ Copywriting and Marketing Business Kit’. She also offers website critiques and a variety of products and services geared at helping you to grow your online business in a way that makes sense for you and your goals.

Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) is a direct response copywriter and marketing strategist who has written sales copy for some of the biggest names in the industry. She started writing professionally in 1992, and in 1998 she started her freelance copywriting business. I love learning from Michele on a variety of topics from improving my writing to structuring my business. She's also a dog lover, so it's a perfect fit! On this call we discussed how she got started working as a freelance writer, and then decided in 2003 to build a business based on her expertise and knowledge and finding new clients online. This took her from what she described as a 'feast or famine' existence of working either eighty hours a week or not at all to having a business that could grow over time and give her more options and opportunities. She recommends that all solopreneurs take a look at what they are doing to see what's right for them. It was also at that time that Michele began attending live events and hired a coach to help her move forward in a big way. I know you will enjoy this call, and be sure to sign up for a special complimentary package she calls her '$Ka-ching!$ Copywriting and Marketing Business Kit'. She also offers website critiques and a variety of products and services geared at helping you to grow your online business in a way that makes sense for you and your goals.

Janis Pettit is an entrepreneur and business coach who started out as a stage and television actress in New York. She made the decision to leave that world and start a corporate training company that launched her into what she does today. A few years later she opened a restaurant which she took to seven figures a year while also receiving critical acclaim for the food and ambiance. These experiences led to her having her own cable television show. Eventually she left New York and moved south to Raleigh, North Carolina. This was where she finally became a business coach, helping people from around the world to create a lifestyle that suits them by using their experiences to create a business and attract the ideal clients for what they have to offer. Part of what Janis does is to help people live their passion, and we talk about this in great detail during the podcast. Without passion, your business will just become another job! Being honest and authentic in your life and your business is the first step to rewarding relationships and success. Janis describes herself as a serial entrepreneur, and her experiences are crucial to how she approaches her coaching clients and business. She is the kind of coach I wish I had met when I was first online. It would have fast-tracked my business building in a great way. She reminded me that even though we have achieved great success, many people do not believe they can do the same thing. Her programs teach people how to dig deep to find the talents they can turn into a business. We also speak about the power of speaking to build a business. There are so many ways to do this, and we discuss coaching, teleseminars, webinars, personal conversations, and speaking in person for organizations and at live events. Learn more from Janis in her Big Results in 90 Days program.

Janis Pettit is an entrepreneur and business coach who started out as a stage and television actress in New York. She made the decision to leave that world and start a corporate training company that launched her into what she does today. A few years later she opened a restaurant which she took to seven figures a year while also receiving critical acclaim for the food and ambiance. These experiences led to her having her own cable television show. Eventually she left New York and moved south to Raleigh, North Carolina. This was where she finally became a business coach, helping people from around the world to create a lifestyle that suits them by using their experiences to create a business and attract the ideal clients for what they have to offer. Part of what Janis does is to help people live their passion, and we talk about this in great detail during the podcast. Without passion, your business will just become another job! Being honest and authentic in your life and your business is the first step to rewarding relationships and success. Janis describes herself as a serial entrepreneur, and her experiences are crucial to how she approaches her coaching clients and business. She is the kind of coach I wish I had met when I was first online. It would have fast-tracked my business building in a great way. She reminded me that even though we have achieved great success, many people do not believe they can do the same thing. Her programs teach people how to dig deep to find the talents they can turn into a business. We also speak about the power of speaking to build a business. There are so many ways to do this, and we discuss coaching, teleseminars, webinars, personal conversations, and speaking in person for organizations and at live events. Learn more from Janis in her Big Results in 90 Days program.

On this week's podcast I spoke with my friend Jim Edwards. Ebooks have been a part of his life since the late 90, and the first book he ever published was one on real estate. This was years before the term 'eBook' had ever been coined. He handed it out personally to prospective clients in order to get more listings. There weren't any PDFs at that time, so he was giving away an unprotected word document back then. Soon he was online and had domain names when they were over a hundred dollars each and hosting was about a hundred twenty-five dollars a month. This really takes us back. He started writing and creating his own eBooks, and in 2001 realized that this way the way to build a profitable and sustainable online business. People began asking him how to write, research, and publish their information using the eBook format, leading to his beginnings as a teacher of this profitable income stream. Jim has one of the largest information publishing businesses in the world, where he publishes eBooks, Kindle books, webinars, and other trainings, as well as having a lucrative niche site business. He believes that only the people doing something should be teaching it, and I agree completely with this philosophy. In 2001 he created (along with Joe Vitale) the first training I ever purchased on how to write, publish, and market an eBook, and he recently updated this course to include detailed information on how to sell on Kindle and Amazon. This is now considered to be the premiere training on the topic of eBook writing and publishing, and it's priced right for new online entrepreneurs. The screen shots make this an illustrated guide that will increase your results dramatically. I've spoken on Jim's cruise for several years now, and this continues to be an excellent way to learn while surrounded by friends and family. This is where Jim first had the idea for the training we did together on 'How To Become A Super Affiliate'. His Net Reporter monthly training program is hands down the best value and quality for learning how to build a successful online business. I've been a part of this program for about two years and would not give it up for anything in the world. Jim's message is to take action and get moving on what you are learning so that you can achieve your goals and dreams. Please let me know if you'd like more information on how to get involved.  

On this week’s podcast I spoke with my friend Jim Edwards. Ebooks have been a part of his life since the late 90, and the first book he ever published was one on real estate. This was years before the term ‘eBook’ had ever been coined. He handed it out personally to prospective clients in order to get more listings. There weren’t any PDFs at that time, so he was giving away an unprotected word document back then. Soon he was online and had domain names when they were over a hundred dollars each and hosting was about a hundred twenty-five dollars a month. This really takes us back. He started writing and creating his own eBooks, and in 2001 realized that this way the way to build a profitable and sustainable online business. People began asking him how to write, research, and publish their information using the eBook format, leading to his beginnings as a teacher of this profitable income stream. Jim has one of the largest information publishing businesses in the world, where he publishes eBooks, Kindle books, webinars, and other trainings, as well as having a lucrative niche site business. He believes that only the people doing something should be teaching it, and I agree completely with this philosophy. In 2001 he created (along with Joe Vitale) the first training I ever purchased on how to write, publish, and market an eBook, and he recently updated this course to include detailed information on how to sell on Kindle and Amazon. This is now considered to be the premiere training on the topic of eBook writing and publishing, and it’s priced right for new online entrepreneurs. The screen shots make this an illustrated guide that will increase your results dramatically. I’ve spoken on Jim’s cruise for several years now, and this continues to be an excellent way to learn while surrounded by friends and family. This is where Jim first had the idea for the training we did together on ‘How To Become A Super Affiliate‘. His Net Reporter monthly training program is hands down the best value and quality for learning how to build a successful online business. I’ve been a part of this program for about two years and would not give it up for anything in the world. Jim’s message is to take action and get moving on what you are learning so that you can achieve your goals and dreams. Please let me know if you’d like more information on how to get involved.  

When you mention the name Karyn Greenstreet, mastermind groups are what come to mind, but she is quite a savvy business woman in every aspect of what she knows. Her site is Passion For Business, and she says that being self-employed is the best lifestyle she knows, but that most people are more in love with what they do than in the day to day details of running their business. She has owned a variety of businesses since college, including a portrait studio and online businesses. Karyn stresses the idea of building a business as an asset so that it may be sold or passed on to family members in the future. I had first heard of Karyn around the topic of Masterminds, and she explains how she started with this years ago. This began at the corporate level when she and others started a group based on author Stephen Covey's '7 Habits of Highly Effective People'. She credits her great success with this process of masterminding with others over the years, and now helps others to put together and facilitate their own mastermind groups. Karyn and I discuss what makes a mastermind group work, how to find the right one for you, and how to sustain it as a meaningful part of your business on an ongoing basis. We also explore what works best - exclusively online or in person groups. During this podcast she even does a brainstorming session with me to help guide me towards a group that would best suit my current needs. You will enjoy listening to this process as you dig more deeply into how this will fit into your growth as an entrepreneur. Another service she offers is one where she helps you find others to start your own mastermind group, as well as being able to join an established group or become a group facilitator. They are not only for business' Karyn has put together masterminds for people from all walks of life, including scouting, the leaders of a city's fire department, and a variety of non-profit organizations. Sometimes the group members become JV (joint venture) partners, even though this is not the focus of the group originally. She explains how the group becomes a powerful one in your life because their intention is to help you achieve success. She is also a business coach and SEO (search engine optimization) expert, so you will want to connect further to see how she may be able to help you move forward with your business. Be sure to visit Karyn Greenstreet at her site, check out her blog, and pick up your free eBook on the biggest marketing mistakes.

When you mention the name Karyn Greenstreet, mastermind groups are what come to mind, but she is quite a savvy business woman in every aspect of what she knows. Her site is Passion For Business, and she says that being self-employed is the best lifestyle she knows, but that most people are more in love with what they do than in the day to day details of running their business. She has owned a variety of businesses since college, including a portrait studio and online businesses. Karyn stresses the idea of building a business as an asset so that it may be sold or passed on to family members in the future. I had first heard of Karyn around the topic of Masterminds, and she explains how she started with this years ago. This began at the corporate level when she and others started a group based on author Stephen Covey’s ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People‘. She credits her great success with this process of masterminding with others over the years, and now helps others to put together and facilitate their own mastermind groups. Karyn and I discuss what makes a mastermind group work, how to find the right one for you, and how to sustain it as a meaningful part of your business on an ongoing basis. We also explore what works best – exclusively online or in person groups. During this podcast she even does a brainstorming session with me to help guide me towards a group that would best suit my current needs. You will enjoy listening to this process as you dig more deeply into how this will fit into your growth as an entrepreneur. Another service she offers is one where she helps you find others to start your own mastermind group, as well as being able to join an established group or become a group facilitator. They are not only for business’ Karyn has put together masterminds for people from all walks of life, including scouting, the leaders of a city’s fire department, and a variety of non-profit organizations. Sometimes the group members become JV (joint venture) partners, even though this is not the focus of the group originally. She explains how the group becomes a powerful one in your life because their intention is to help you achieve success. She is also a business coach and SEO (search engine optimization) expert, so you will want to connect further to see how she may be able to help you move forward with your business. Be sure to visit Karyn Greenstreet at her site, check out her blog, and pick up your free eBook on the biggest marketing mistakes.

When I think of someone who has built an online empire over the past several years by sharing her ideas and insights with others, the person who comes to mind is Nancy Marmolejo. Viva Visibility is the company she is now known for, but I have known of Nancy since long before that time. In fact, it was in 2007 when she was sharing her insights into using MySpace (remember them?) that I first took notice and joined her list. That was the beginning of our relationship and I have seen her grow into a businesswoman so many look up to when making the decision to get started online. Over the years I have learned so much from Nancy, and when I began running into her at live events we became fast friends. She usually has her adorable daughter in tow, and the two of them are memorable to everyone who meets them. She has a charisma and genuine personality that put people immediately at ease. Nancy got her start by helping her father run the snack bar at the local flea market in Hayward, California, and credits him with being her first business mentor. She learned about customer service and running a business, as well as how to deal with people under a variety of circumstances and honor their uniqueness. Nancy's also a former classroom teacher, so I know that's part of why I can relate to her so easily. She loves to find the 'teachable moment' in her business and reminds me of what I love about working online with people from around the world. During our conversation we discussed how you build the credibility and visibility you need to establish yourself as an online entrepreneur, and how you find the time to be organized and productive on a daily business in a world with so many distractions. She describes this as a 'streamlining' process. She is passionate about helping people to stand out in their field and establish themselves as an expert in their niche. Nancy Marmolejo teaches a variety of programs, as well as being one of the most highly respected business coaches out there. Listen to our podcast and then decide for yourself. You may sign up to receive her free training on '21 Online Visibility Tips for Entrepreneurs' to learn more from Nancy Marmolejo.

When I think of someone who has built an online empire over the past several years by sharing her ideas and insights with others, the person who comes to mind is Nancy Marmolejo. Viva Visibility is the company she is now known for, but I have known of Nancy since long before that time. In fact, it was in 2007 when she was sharing her insights into using MySpace (remember them?) that I first took notice and joined her list. That was the beginning of our relationship and I have seen her grow into a businesswoman so many look up to when making the decision to get started online. Over the years I have learned so much from Nancy, and when I began running into her at live events we became fast friends. She usually has her adorable daughter in tow, and the two of them are memorable to everyone who meets them. She has a charisma and genuine personality that put people immediately at ease. Nancy got her start by helping her father run the snack bar at the local flea market in Hayward, California, and credits him with being her first business mentor. She learned about customer service and running a business, as well as how to deal with people under a variety of circumstances and honor their uniqueness. Nancy’s also a former classroom teacher, so I know that’s part of why I can relate to her so easily. She loves to find the ‘teachable moment’ in her business and reminds me of what I love about working online with people from around the world. During our conversation we discussed how you build the credibility and visibility you need to establish yourself as an online entrepreneur, and how you find the time to be organized and productive on a daily business in a world with so many distractions. She describes this as a ‘streamlining’ process. She is passionate about helping people to stand out in their field and establish themselves as an expert in their niche. Nancy Marmolejo teaches a variety of programs, as well as being one of the most highly respected business coaches out there. Listen to our podcast and then decide for yourself. You may sign up to receive her free training on ‘21 Online Visibility Tips for Entrepreneurs‘ to learn more from Nancy Marmolejo.

In observance of Independence Day I decided to interview myself for this week's podcast. I'm Connie Ragen Green, and I've been online since the end of 2005. My story begins like that of many other online marketers; I wanted to change my life in a big way and realized that I could do that my becoming an entrepreneur. By 2006 I had resigned as a classroom teacher and had given away my best real estate clients in favor of pursuing my dream on a full time basis. In the picture of me on the left, I'm at the beach in Santa Barbara working from my iPad. This has become a regular part of what I do, and there are many people there who will stop to talk and ask me about their own online endeavors as they make their way down the beach. Santa Barbara is a city I have spent time in since the 1970s. I love the artistic and creative nature of the people, and for the past several years it is now my second home. I am inspired by the ocean and the gentle breezes and have done some of my best writing right here at the beach. In this podcast I share how I have been able to change my life, and how you can do the exact same thing if you are willing to learn as much as you can and choose a niche where you will become a problem solver for those you come to you for trusted advice. Yes, this is hard work, but it's the hardest work you will ever love because of the impact you can have on other people's lives. The book I refer to in this call is called 'What Color Is My Parachute' by Richard Bolles and continues to be a bestseller as it helps people to find their life's passion in their work. I highly recommend it if you or someone you know is searching for a new and meaningful life direction. If you haven't already, please click on the link in the right-hand sidebar to subscribe to my weekly podcast series.

In observance of Independence Day I decided to interview myself for this week’s podcast. I’m Connie Ragen Green, and I’ve been online since the end of 2005. My story begins like that of many other online marketers; I wanted to change my life in a big way and realized that I could do that my becoming an entrepreneur. By 2006 I had resigned as a classroom teacher and had given away my best real estate clients in favor of pursuing my dream on a full time basis. In the picture of me on the left, I’m at the beach in Santa Barbara working from my iPad. This has become a regular part of what I do, and there are many people there who will stop to talk and ask me about their own online endeavors as they make their way down the beach. Santa Barbara is a city I have spent time in since the 1970s. I love the artistic and creative nature of the people, and for the past several years it is now my second home. I am inspired by the ocean and the gentle breezes and have done some of my best writing right here at the beach. In this podcast I share how I have been able to change my life, and how you can do the exact same thing if you are willing to learn as much as you can and choose a niche where you will become a problem solver for those you come to you for trusted advice. Yes, this is hard work, but it’s the hardest work you will ever love because of the impact you can have on other people’s lives. The book I refer to in this call is called ‘What Color Is My Parachute‘ by Richard Bolles and continues to be a bestseller as it helps people to find their life’s passion in their work. I highly recommend it if you or someone you know is searching for a new and meaningful life direction. If you haven’t already, please click on the link in the right-hand sidebar to subscribe to my weekly podcast series.