Online Marketing Made Easy With Amy Porterfield

It’s never too late to hit send and connect with your subscribers again. If your email list has been on your mind (maybe a little more time has passed than you’d like to admit since you’ve last landed in their inbox) and you know it’s time to hit ‘send’ but you’re afraid that you’ll be met with crickets and unsubscribes -- today’s episode is just what you need to gain back your confidence. Here’s the thing, when it comes to engaging with your email list after a long absence, there are a few simple things you can put into place to make a seamless re-entry. But first, I have to tell you: you’re not alone. Life happens and sometimes we have to hit pause on our regular systems and processes. I get soooo many questions about this topic -- so, it’s time we talk about it.  In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through how to organize and put together a re-engagement campaign, including how many emails to send, how far apart, and what to include in each email. You’ll also learn everything you need to know t

The dream of setting your digital course on autopilot and letting it roll (with minimal effort) is a popular one for most entrepreneurs. This is why I’m sharing the success roadmap for scaling I use so you can plan your strategy successfully. And while I do believe going evergreen at the right time can be a beneficial way to grow your business, I'm also a firm believer that becoming an expert at live launching first is a must. On this week’s podcast episode, I’m not only talking about the benefits of evergreen, I’m walking you through ways that live launches can prepare you for creating an evergreen product. You’ll also see how I (and some of my students) have done it in the past.  Having a clear direction in the process of going evergreen is the fastest way to help you on your journey and when you listen to this episode, you’ll learn: The core values you must know before even thinking about getting started Platforms you’ll want as your best friends so the funnel runs without a hitch What must-have con

Content creation, visibility in your business, and how life will steer you in the right direction (whether you’re ready for it or not!) New York Times Best-selling author, award-winning blogger, and “professional troublemaker,” Luvvie Ajayi Jones is here and she’s ready to help you take action on your big dreams, move through the fear that’s holding you back, and use your voice to support your audience. I loved my interview with Luvvie, and I know you will too. We chat about... How her skydiving experience helped her become comfortable with being uncomfortable Why content creation and getting noticed online looks different than you think  The reason getting a “D” in college was the sign she needed to say goodbye to her dream of becoming a doctor and start a blog instead There are so many "a-ha", "WOW", and jaw-dropping moments in this episode, I wish I could name them all... you’ll just have to join us over on the podcast to find out what they are. Sometimes a conversation just takes on a life of its

Creating automation in your business can help you streamline your tasks and save time every single day. Whether you’re a business owner just starting out or a seasoned entrepreneur, building automation systems in your business is key to helping you delegate and create processes that will help you succeed.  The bonus? When you create automation in your business you’ll also have the flexibility in your schedule you’ve always dreamed of.  I know, I know, you might be thinking, “But Amy -- this sounds too good to be true!” And while it may seem like a miracle for your business, I can assure you that with just a little patience and follow through with the step-by-step process I give you, automation will be yours!  In this episode you’re about to learn my favorite tips and tools to create: Auto-responders in your emails for all the FAQs that land in your inbox Seamless scheduling systems (no more headaches!)  Social media content creation so you can batch and post with ease Standard operating procedures -

Are you ready to scale your business lightyears ahead with an online quiz? You’ll be so glad when you do.  This week, I have quiz building expert, Chanti Zak, on the show.  Chanti’s the perfect person to show you what to do next when it comes to creating your online quiz -- she’s SO good she’s even written quizzes for me! If you’re excited about this, get ready to dive in, my friend, because I believe a million percent that this episode is just what you need to get started. During our time together, Chanti walks us through everything you need to know about: How to select the PERFECT topic so your audience can’t wait to see their results How to layout your results so they are fun and informative  And how to get your quiz up and converting so you can start building your email list right away Chanti pulls out all the stops in this episode to help you fast track to hitting publish and turning your fans into email subscribers.  Psst… if you’re not sure what’s next once your audience gets their results, w

In this episode, she and I help you get clear on finances and the secrets to saving money, so you can run a successful (and lucrative) business.  If you’re anything like me you may have fallen for shiny object syndrome a time or two while running your business.  Raise your hand if you’ve found yourself buying courses or subscriptions that weren’t what you really needed to get your business off the ground... Yep. I’ve been there, too. Here’s the thing, knowing what financial investments to make when you’re running an online business can be confusing. And it can be easy to invest in a product, service, or tool you think you need but isn’t actually what you need at all. If you’re just starting out as a business owner or you’ve been at this for a while, figuring out your finances is an essential part of your journey.  This is why I have my peer, student, and financial expert, Jamie Trull on the show today.  During the episode, we dive into what it looks like to actually start a business from a financial sta

An online buyer’s experience that’s effectively mapped out from start to finish can help you create the entrepreneurial family of your dreams -- one where everyone feels seen, heard, and understood. Being intentional about crafting a clear journey for your business is key to cultivating a community and showing your audience that they matter and aren’t just another number or subscriber. In today’s podcast episode, I’ll teach you the four phases you need to consider when thinking about the journey of each of your loyal fans. Phases that include: Phase 1: Attraction Phase 2: Nurture Phase 3: Promotion Phase 4: Onboarding (don’t miss the one element in phase four you can’t skip but many entrepreneurs do!)  I’ll also show you how to put together your business pathway (or revitalize the pathway you already have) in order to keep your loyal fans on track through the entire time they’re with you on your business journey. Get ready to knock the socks off your customers and create a journey they can remember

Customer testimonials can help you grow your business online and expand your reach.  Your digital course and online business success will skyrocket when you have glowing testimonials to share with the world.  Are you interested in significantly increasing your sales, boosting your lead magnet sign-ups and email subscribers, or growing your audience exponentially? I have a feeling you’re saying, “Come on, Amy! Of course, I am!” Well my friend, listen up because I’m going to tell you one simple strategy that will help you do all of those things I mentioned.  Two words… glowing testimonials.  They are simply the bread and butter of your business, and today, I’m giving you my behind-the-scenes, step-by-step process for finding and gathering testimonials that will be so top-notch that they do the selling for you.  And yes, there is a process -- trust me! In this episode, you’ll learn… why testimonials are worth spending time collecting how to find them how to request them how to conduct an in

John Lee Dumas teaches his most successful online business strategies Get ready to take action and accomplish your entrepreneurial goals Success secrets? Out-of-the-box thinking? Business plans that work wonders?  Ok, friend, you know what that means. Today’s podcast guest is FIRE. I’m so excited to welcome John Lee Dumas back for his 4th appearance on the podcast. This episode is a must-listen, especially if your entrepreneurial and digital course goals include time and location freedom, financial independence, personal fulfillment… and more.  As an entrepreneur that has helped set the foundation for business success in the online marketplace and who has interviewed thousands of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs on his podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire, John Lee Dumas is giving us his best secrets when it comes to: Building a content plan Diversifying your revenue streams Increasing traffic (um, YES PLEASE!)  Plus… John reveals his business success tips and his out-of-the-box thinking when

Here’s a glance at this episode... [03:58] Myth#1: Creating a digital course takes too much time. If you want to create a course, you're going to have to set aside some devoted time and effort. [07:18] Myth #2: You need a huge email list to sell a digital course. You can launch with a small list and still achieve success. It's about quality over quantity.  [09:09] Myth #3: You have to be a video or webinar expert. You don't have to be an expert to begin, my friend. You'll get more comfortable over time -- trust me! [11:38] Myth #4: You have to have everything figured out before you get started. Where will you be one year from now if you keep waiting? The longer you wait, the less likely you'll ever start. Just start somewhere! [14:00] Myth #5: It's really expensive to create and launch a digital course. You don't need to spend very much to do your first few launches. In fact, you can even sell your course before you create anything -- something I teach in Digital Course Academy! Rate, Review, & Subscr

Organic business growth can happen even when you’re juggling home-life responsibilities. Holy Cow, friend! Wait until you listen to this conversation with my student and 7-figure business owner, Maria Dior Duegaard Amdahl. I wanted to invite Maria to the show because I knew her entrepreneurial journey is one that will light a fire under your you-know-what and give you the exact steps you need to take action.   When Maria started her business she was juggling a lot -- her business plan, her family (she’s got three kiddos, a hubby, and a dog at home!), and building her online community. As a successful health coach working 1:1 with entrepreneurs, it didn’t take Maria long to realize that she was trading time for dollars and needed to pivot to a different path. (And quickly!)  In this episode, Maria takes us along on her journey from trading time for dollars to running a $3 million dollar business.  And as you listen to our conversation, I know you’ll see that she’s no different from you. Her success can be

In this very special bonus podcast episode, my friend Salome Schillack, and I are talking about how Facebook (and Instagram) are making changes to their ability to target some iOS users. (If you’ve got an Apple product, that’s you!) The result? This presents a little hiccup for entrepreneurs wanting to use their ad platform to track customers and conversions. And while this does make things a little more challenging, all is not lost. There are ways to navigate the changes and minimize how it disrupts your ad campaigns.  If you’re using Facebook ads to launch bigger, scale faster, and grow your audience online, this episode is one you want to listen to immediately. Join me and Salome, as we talk about these changes, how to work with them to create successful ads, and what next steps you need to take to continue seeing results from the ads you’re running.

Are you ready for your brand to be widely known?  Learn how to turn your expertise into a digital course with Azhelle Wade.  I love bragging about my students. Honestly! The stuff they do always amazes me.  And what’s even more fun is that I know you like to hear their stories and strategies too.  So it’s a win-win when they’re a podcast guest!  I’m so excited to introduce you to my Digital Course Academy student, Azhelle Wade.  Azhelle is an amazing student of mine. She's an entrepreneur, President of The Toy Coach, and host of the podcast, Making It in The Toy Industry and knows a thing or two about the power of taking your expertise and turning it into a successful course. And if you’re wondering if you too can take your know-how and turn it into a passionate online business, you’re in luck! In this interview, Azhelle didn’t hold back from sharing her process and strategy that she used to get her expertise out into the world and kickstart her journey as an entrepreneur. In this episode we talked abou

Are you ready to be your own boss and create a new online business?  Make the leap from your 9 to 5 and kick start your entrepreneurial journey!  Before I started my business, I would sit in my corporate cubicle and dream about creating a digital course and online business.  The problem was, I had no idea how to create a digital course. I also didn't have an email list, a social media following, or a roadmap to show me how to leave my cubicle behind and build an online business. Raise your hand if you can relate! If this sounds anything like you and you’re ready to make the leap from 9 to 5 cubicle to digital course entrepreneurship, I’m excited for you to hear all about it in this podcast episode. In it, I tell you all about what I’ve learned over the last 11 plus years of building a thriving digital course business -- stories and practices you can put into place today to save you the time and headaches that I experienced along the way. (Boy how I wish someone would have done the same for me early on.) 

Here’s a glance at this episode... [04:07] #1: Adding a visual element like a PDF framework or guide! [09:01] #2: Invite guests to contribute. A guest can provide a different perspective and enhance your audience's experience.  [13:47] #3: Use templates. Create a resource that creates a quick win. I offer an upsell of slide deck templates.  [16:48] #4: Offer swipe files. Materials that you've used but have edited so your students can make it their own.  [20:55] #5: Give them more of you. (My personal favorite!) Your students want more of you! Schedule where you can show up for your students in advance. Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

Here’s a glance at this episode... [16:05] Jamie shares her secret to getting through years of rejection.  [26:16] Write down things that are inspiring and true about you and keep them in your magic toolbox. (I love this idea!)  [28:46] You're not here to compete with anybody else other than who you're born to become. (Let’s put that on repeat! [41:36] When you're an entrepreneur getting a “no” can definitely feel personal. Figure out how to keep it from being personal and trust the journey.  [48:30] “The failure is never being willing to actually hear who you're called to be and the truth of who you are.” - Jamie Kern Lima

Want to write weekly emails that *actually* get opened? Read on…  That’s right, my friend! Writing your weekly emails doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it can be a joy, and my guest in this episode will give you the tools you need to make that a reality.  Her name is Zafira Rajan, and she’s a strategic launch copywriter and soulful strategist committed to helping conscious entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale their businesses using storytelling.  In this episode, she’s sharing a step-by-step for identifying what she calls “Personality Pillars,” which will give you a bank of ideas to have on hand when you’re ready to sit down and write. As well as her top three strategies for creating a weekly non-negotiable ritual for writing consistent email copy. How To Become A Pro Copywriter [09:26] Personality pillars are at the core of how Zafira shows up for brands. It's about showing the dimensions of you. [14:36] Your first pillar is your core values. We all have values and things we stand for whether they a

What if I told you I have a few fun strategies for making a quick cash boost for your business...  Would you be interested in hearing more? I thought you might be.  In this episode, I share six strategies for getting a nice little cash injection for your business.  I recently went live in my Thrive Facebook group to share these strategies, and it was a hit. So naturally, I wanted to share it with you.  If you’re tuning into this episode in realtime, we are a few weeks away from the doors opening to my signature program, Digital Course Academy. And so, to support those who want to enroll, I put together these savvy strategies.  But then I got to thinking, whether you’re going to join me in DCA or not, I think any entrepreneur would love a quick cash injection whether they use it to invest back into their business or if they use it to pay their mortgage.  So, here we are. Enjoy these six strategies but promise me this… if you’re going to use any of them, be sure you go all in -- play full out. Deal?  How

Wanna know everything about Clubhouse? You’re in the right place!  Clubhouse is the newest and hottest platform in 2021… so we've heard. But what exactly is it all about? And with the vast number of places for an entrepreneur to hang out online, is it worth adding to your to-do list?  In this episode, all of your questions will be answered! I’ve brought on my dear friend, Tiffany Lee Bymaster (a.k.a. Coach Glitter) on to share her experience on Clubhouse.  Tiffany is a blogger, consultant, affiliate marketer, brand expert, and creator of the Lights, Camera, Branding online program. She’s recently been spending a lot of time on this new platform to figure out the best way to use it.  In this episode, you’ll learn the how, what, and why of Clubhouse, as well as, if it’s a good place to spend your time as an entrepreneur.  Ready to make connections and get Clubhouse savvy?  Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

One of the most powerful ways to connect to your audience… stories! Holy cow! This episode was *fire*! (Do I have your attention? Good, read on!) I invited Aprille Franks on, master community builder and launch strategist, to give you a step-by-step process for identifying powerful stories to use in your business (think: copywriting, social media, content, and live video) to more deeply connect with your audience.  After all, nothing brings us together more than sharing stories of struggles, accomplishments, and perseverance. Especially in a pandemic and a world where we are more connected to the internet than one another -- stories bring us back to the truth of our existence.  Grab a pen and paper and get ready for actionable steps that you can apply to get a quick win today.  Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about… [06:04] It's important to use stories in our content because that's how people resonate and connect. People are looking for a community to connect with.  [08:14] There are five