If you're an entrepreneurial content creator looking to grow your online business through collaboration, you're in the right place. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our show is the perfect resource for building a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for online success. Hosted by Michelle Boyd Waters
When my friend and podcast editor, Christina Lemmey, asked if I had an online business writing course that she could promote, I knew that my plans for the year had changed in that moment. Christina saw solopreneurs in her circles stuck in a vicious cycle: You don’t have the confidence to create your own content […]
What would be your first thought if someone suggested using daily email marketing as a business strategy? I know MY first reaction was, "What will I write about for 365 days a year?!" Which is exactly why I brought Angela Wills on as my guest because she has built an online business in many niches over the […]
To celebrate my 20 years as a entrepreneur, I'm interviewing one of the people who helped get me started online, Alice Seba. Alice is one of those people who is very approachable and has a genuine compassion for serving her audience. When you put your audience ahead of your monetary goals, you have a solid […]
You might think that the term 'introverted entrepreneur' is an oxymoron but my guest and I are here to give hope to all introverted entrepreneurs that their dream business IS within their reach! In Episode 11 Dawn Marcotte and I spoke about the parallels between training for running races and entrepreneurship and we also discovered that […]
If you would have asked these childhood friends 5 years ago if they thought they'd open a business together, they likely would have laughed at you, thinking you were crazy. But Jordan Womack and Nathan Conn - both former students of mine who are wise beyond their years - decided one day that they wanted more […]
Note: Scroll down to access the podcast player. Kelly McCausey is a mentor to many and thrives on helping other solopreneurs build online businesses and communities. Over the last 20 years, Kelly has pivoted and rebranded a few times but remains dedicated to helping others help themselves, hence the appropriate title of her business and […]
Note: Scroll down to access the podcast player. My guest today wholeheartedly believes that we can change the world for the better by creating businesses that serve others as well as ourselves. Laura Hartley's core belief lies in this question: How do we create a better life and world? Laura Hartley is an activist, writer and […]
Note: Scroll down to access the podcast player.If you're still doubting your ability to turn your teaching skills into a business, you NEED to hear this episode! My friend and mentor, Cindy Bidar, didn't know a thing about being an online entrepreneur when she began in 2012. But instead of living in fear of the unknown, […]
Note: Scroll down to access the podcast player.Do you know what's holding you back from finally making that jump out of the classroom? Are you plagued with the idea that "the only thing I've done is teach?" Trust me... you are NOT alone! I've had my fair share of careers outside of the classroom and so […]
Note: Scroll down to access the podcast player.We all know how important social media is for spreading the word about our business. But did you know there are different strategies and tactics for each platform? And did you know that your LinkedIn profile optimization helps attract organic search traffic? LinkedIn is one platform that doesn't adhere […]
Note: Scroll down to access the podcast player.Christina Lemmey started off as a Virtual Assistant in 2008, doing primarily administrative work for her clients. When they started asking for more writing help, she morphed her services into that of a ghostwriter. Today Christina is focused on her podcast services and she has great advice for anyone […]
Note: Scroll down to access the podcast player.Dawn Marcotte received her Elementary Education degree and was excited to put her knowledge into action when she stepped into her classroom for the first time. However, after one semester she realized that there was an overabundance of teachers and she pursued a corporate career instead of staying […]
Note: Scroll down to access the podcast player. Patrysha is back with us again to share her tips for creating a one-page business plan. Unless a small business needs bank loans or is engaging in a more traditional business structure, a formal business plan may not be necessary. Instead, small business owners can easily craft […]
Note: Scroll down to access the podcast player. A former middle school English Language Arts teacher, Mandy Sawyer left the classroom after discovering she had an autoimmune illness called Hashimoto's disease. As part of her healing process, she developed vision board ideas to help her dream big about what her life would be like without […]
Whether you're wanting to start a business or just looking at transitioning out of the classroom, you need to think about money management. My guest is money mentor Jill Wiley who current teaches in Norway. I met her through a Facebook group and immediately recognized that she has excellent financial advice for teachers who are looking […]
English teachers, if you're wanting a side gig or full-time online business, this service is right up your alley. (It took me a minute to resist saying, “write” up your alley!) Deiera Bennett started her copywriting business after leaving the classroom as a secondary-level business marketing, career development, and personal finance teacher. As an English […]
Patrysha shares exciting YouTube marketing ideas to help your small business reach a larger segment of your audience. If you've heard that YouTube is a great way to market a small business, but have no idea how to get started, my colleague Patrysha has returned to help us learn how to get started. This time […]