Three Steps Business: Recent Episodes
Jorge Gasca
What is a good Email Open rate? This is a common question we get from our clients, this is a standard measurement on Email Marketing and it basically tells you if your emails are getting opened. Remember an email that isn’t opened, wouldn’t yield any results. What open rates tell you is how good your […]
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Don’t fall for it! Automation is NOT about Funnels… Well, our environment in which we operate has changed dramatically and the expectations of our prospective customers and current customers have shifted too. Well, our environment in which we operate has changed dramatically and the expectations of our prospective customers and current customers have shifted too. […]
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It’s not enough to get your customer to buy. You need to keep them buying by building a long-term relationship with them. The key to doing this effectively is to offer follow-up customer service. Through follow-up customer service you continue offering valuable content, keeping the lines of communication open, communicating your appreciation to the customer, […]
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Email marketing involves creating and maintaining an email list of subscribers and sending emails (or email newsletters) to them. These subscribers are people who have chosen to join your email list. They usually sign up by entering their name and email, and in many cases, they receive a gift or freebie for doing so, such […]
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As a business owner, your time is better spent dealing with the vital aspects of your business. You should not be performing certain tasks when a program could perform them for you. This is why automation is so important in a business. With today’s technology, you only need the right know-how. […]
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From ‘busy’ to ‘flow’ Over the last few weeks, I’ve been swamped with things to do, ON the business, IN the business and other more personal things. In general, a HUGE sense of overwhelm was the result of that. Feeling ‘busy’ wasn’t helping as the thought of having to get stuff done didn’t help. Now, […]
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A common question from people I talk to who are in the fence to get started with automation sounds like this… I’m thinking of getting started with automation but I’m not sure if I need it or it will help my business. I get it… Automation is and isn’t for everyone… let me […]
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We know we want to go faster and automate everything! Though, before you start considering ways to automate your business, you first have to decide exactly where your priorities are. But really, you only need to think what is the important spaces you need help in right now? and How this aligns to your goals […]
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I have a question for you – why did you start your business in the first place? When you started it did you have a clear objective in mind, I’m sure you did or at least an idea. Then you created a website… because you were told? Or because you wanted a presence? Let’s say […]
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Well, it’s not enough to just create a value proposition. Here are 5 reasons why: #1 – Don’t talk about the product (Yet): The reason why so many automated email marketing campaigns (or other campaigns) fail is that they are not directed to anybody, or more specifically, they are directed towards EVERYBODY and they are […]
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Sometimes it’s very interesting what can change in a couple of weeks. I wanted to share with you a particular learning that we had from our TSB Team Congress. We had a really amazing time. For those who don’t know, I run a remote team – some of them are based remotely in different […]
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Something significant struck me recently – it is all about continuous improvement for processes, and systems, and that you are based on continuous improvement. We often think that we want to set up a system or an automation and basically get it done and dusted – and that would be the end of it. […]
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I was just coming back this morning from a networking event in the city here in Sydney. I realised that one of the most common challenges for people is that they spend a lot of time trying to get leads. For example, I was in a conversation with someone and he was saying, “Oh […]
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Today, I want to talk to you about feelings. When your systemising and automating your business and a lot of the processes within it, there’s a lot of things that you go through. Feelings of anxiety, of losing control, and a few other things. […]
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Hey guys! I just wanted to make a quick video from a pretty cool experience I had this week. Unfortunately last week, my car got hit by another car in a car park. Interestingly, I raised a claim, an insurance claim which I haven’t done here in Australia in the past and it was very […]
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??? I just want to share with you a common misconception that often come from clients that I speak with about this industry – that marketing automation is all about saving us time with sending emails. The reality is email marketing and sending emails is a critical part of the system. It’s very important for […]
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7 Tips for Email Automation Implementation Email marketing is an area of marketing in which automation is completely essential. You simply can’t do email marketing effectively without some version of an autoresponder program, which automates subscriptions, list organization and message broadcasts. We strongly recommend ActiveCampaign for that. But it is not ALL about having a […]
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In automation, you could easily imagine it to be a process. You’ve probably heard me speak a couple of times about automation being the system and a blank canvas as well. So what happens with automation is that there are these misconceptions that you create a funnel and people will come in and they will […]
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Why does it take some time to automate? Although ActiveCampaign is an automation system – a system often perceived as the solution to everything – it should always be considered a blank canvas. This is so that you can design the system based on your unique customer journey. So what do we do with […]
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Why Should You Automate? Well, the answer is quite simple there are three reasons why you want to automate. 1. Help Speed up Decision Making The first one is as you know people and the world are speeding up, so decisions are made a lot faster and they need support to make those decisions in a […]
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From our experience as a marketing automation agency, many service-based businesses struggle with marketing automation. It’s crucial that these businesses treat their clients like people, but that personal touch is easily lost when automating sales and marketing processes. The good news is, service-based businesses can do marketing automation well, and this article will show you how to […]
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Internet marketing automation is all about turning prospects into satisfied, paying customers. When done right it is a highly effective strategy for companies to achieve a high return on investment. It is an effective tactic to nurture prospects by offering them valuable content. While it may not be the easiest marketing solution to apply, it is a great way to scale your business due to its numerous benefits.
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Marketing Automation is in direct relationship to your sales funnel which as a concept are something all business owners should understand. Unfortunately, most business owners not only fail to understand sales funnels, but they also fail to apply automation to their business. When sales funnels aren’t properly understood or set up, entrepreneurs end up burnt-out […]
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? On this Podcast How to stay motivated and create long lasting momentum Quick tips to make sure you keep going!! Show Notes Have you ever lost your way while working towards a goal? When working towards a goal, it’s not enough to simply ‘want it.’ You have to keep yourself constantly motivated […]
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One of the most common questions I get from my clients, and friends in general, is where to find good people to outsource some of our non-essential activities. Whether you’re thinking about going out on your own to sell your talents, or are the one looking to do the hiring, here are the six best […]
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On this Podcast: How to outsource your activities the right way, Why outsourcing is a necessity for small business owners, Why the Philippines is the right place to outsource and Key processes and activities you need to do to make your outsourcing a success
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Measuring progress is critical to staying on track. Seeing what lies ahead and what lies behind on the path to your goal is a powerful source of motivation. Here are some great ways to measure progress.
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Did you know that every word you put in the contents of your online postings is important? Keywords are essential especially if you are selling products or services online. There are six sites that can actually help you boost your postings by knowing how much traffic your keyword causes. 1. WordTracker The first site […]
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On this podcast, Ilana Wechsler, a Certified Google Partner and a Pay-Per-Click Expert and Coach, will tell us the importance of Google Adwords to your business. Why choose to invest time and money to learn Google Adwords when you have SEO and social media to make people know who you are and what you do? Listen to this podcast and get more tips from the Google AdWords expert herself. Here are some of the points in the podcast.
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On this podcast episode I discuss the 5 mistakes most people commit when working towards your goals. You can expect to learn How to remove negativity and start working towards your goals, How to kill fear and empower yourself and How to get momentum. Let's get started...
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On this Podcast Episode: My top 10 tips on how to achieve any goal in life, My two bonuses and probably the most important tips of all. So... How do you achieve ANY goal?
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On this Podcast How to start 2015 with the right mindset to succeed Six reasons why setting up goals How to make sure you will achieve those goals Let’s get started… It is very easy for anyone to make a New Year’s Resolution and it is a sad fact that many people make them knowing […]
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On this Podcast Episode Christmas message and goal setting series announcement Early Bird announcement for products in January 2015 Steps to identify how to create value from your products Steps to create value and start a differentiation point that is not price Let’s get started… Having a young daughter made me realize I need to explain […]
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On this podcast Episode: What is coming up for 2015 in the podcast, Why Gamification can help you getting things done, Three gamification techniques for relaxation and getting things done.
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On this podcast Episode:
Our amazing guest Edward Zia who is a well known sales and marketing mentor here in Sydney Australia shares with us the Top 10 profitable wins in your business, why having a mentor IS NOT always beneficial and the 5 key skills you should look for when hiring a mentor.
The above are the highlights but I want to give you some more information about what we discussed but more importantly what you can take away with you today!
Let's start from the beginning...
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Here is a tip that enjoy a better business experience and increase productivity and work life balance
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One of the most important things to do when you have an online business is to track your links. How do you track links?—You do it with an ad tracking software program. As with most things these days, there are thousands of programs to choose from. So how do you choose the right one?—narrow your […]
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Take our Poll and let us know which characteristic is the most important for you and participate on a chance to win a lifetime Training for Entrepreneurs membership. [votinator id=1] Show Notes: If there’s something we all want it’s success. Everyone wants to succeed in the specific field they have chosen. All entrepreneurs love their […]
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Monitoring website analytics is an absolute must when driving to have an online presence. Data intelligence give you the opportunity to better understand your target audience. You will be able to see—in most cases—exactly where they drop out or where they hook into your content. Here are 6 website analytics tools you can start […]
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Online scams exist also in the world you will find them in affiliate marketing and other opportunities. Here are the early signs for you to watch for
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Do you want to know how to become a super affiliate through affiliate marketing? Read on as we discuss the dos and don'ts of affiliate marketing
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Want to know what your customer wants? You must do market research here are 5 quick online ways to find out what your customer wants.
The development of the Internet is such a big blessing for all marketers, and even to those who are planning to put up their own business. In just a few seconds, the Internet can give you lots of data about future customers and how they think. Before the Internet was invested, marketing firms and businesses had to rely on methods such as focus groups, surveys, and other data-gathering methods that are costly and time-consuming. With the help of the Internet, research offers some excellent shortcuts.
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Choosing the right online business idea is never easy make sure you follow these four golden rules to find the best online business idea that best suits you.
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The Blogging Business has reshaped not just the media Industry BUT any industry. Blogging once was an activity to record what people do on a daily basis they used to be called web-logs including their own opinions, personal activities and experiences.
Today, Blogging is done on a regular basis using those opinions and logs to teach their audiences and helping businesses to connect with them. This is why a blogging business is so powerful because you will be helping businesses or your business to connect with potential customers.
On this episode we discussed what blogging as business is, how it helps your business or other businesses to connect with audiences and the 7 components of a blog.
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Get traffic is one of trickiest task of having an online business and specially when it comes to SEO Traffic. Here everything explained in simple words.
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The Internet Revolution has opened a whole new bunch of opportunities and ways to set up a business online. Here, I am going to show you how people are taking advantage of the Internet Industry and how you can do it too.
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Choosing a Domain name and Hosting Services are always a bit difficult, here are the best takes on how to go about it.
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The idea of starting a business and becoming your own boss…of being able to take a holiday or pay raise on-demand…doesn’t have to be a dream. In this post we’ll talk about how to making this dream a reality and why now is the right time to get started. Let’s start with the ground-floor needs for employment: […]
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Social Media has changed the way we do business dramatically. Every business now needs a social media presence to increase their opportunities and visibility. I get questions all the time related to social media. Questions like “should I use it?” and “how do I use it?” are common, but rarely am I asked something along the lines […]
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Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is an indicator of an individual’s mental abilities relative to others of approximately the same age. Average IQ: 100 Above average IQ: 115 Genius IQ: 140 Extraordinary genius IQ: 160 Smart People Habits: The Good Habits Want to follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s smartest people?! This infographic illustrates some of […]
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