Have you ever compared yourself or your business to someone else?
If you’re saying - no, I kind of don’t believe you….
Comparing yourself to others is a pretty natural and it’s also completely normal thing.
And today - I’m sharing why it can sometimes it actually can be a good thing and how you can leverage competition in order to grow your business. And I'm so passionate about this topic because I see a lot of people let competition dictate what they dare to launch, create, and share with their audience.
And I don't want that to be you!
Once you listen, if you're ready to start planning out your next launch, want to go a little deeper into this topic, check out my free launch toolkit. Download it right here: http://www.annesamoilov.com/launch-toolkit-new
Also - read the full show notes over at http://www.annesamoilov.com
If you're looking for a great way to decrease your launch to do list...keep reading...
How much was on your plate this week?
It wouldn't surprise me - if you’re running a business, planning a launch, seeing clients, probably a lot.
So what’s the one thing you can do to keep up?
Re-purpose.
Now reusing content in the simplest sense, means revising, republishing, or updating content that already exists. You can change the format of it - video or audio to text or vice versa!
But - imagine if you had a library of material to pull from - emails, graphics, blog content, videos, audios, or other training.
Well, there's a good chance you've already got some of this going already.
But if you're not sure...here's a great way to start create a library - for your next launch.
Read the full post on http://www.annesamoilov.com
Happy 100 Episodes Batman!
Today, I'm in a reflective mood where I look back at the top episodes, how my workflow has changed, and how I stay inspired to share new shows with you week after week.
We'll cover:
Stay tuned for full show notes on annesamoilov.com
http://www.annesamoilov.com/show
We’ve all had tough times in our business...
It’s knowing what to focus on a the right time...and today's episode is how I figured out what I needed to do to FIND that focus.
Last December, I was feeling a lot of angst about my business.
I wasn’t sure if I was bored. I wasn’t sure if I needed a break. I just knew that something was off.
At about the same time, Todd Herman's program The 90 Day Year was gearing up for it's first session of 2016.
Listen as I share exactly where I was in my business and why I knew this program would help me.
Full show notes will be available soon.
In the meantime, check out these resources mentioned:
http://www.fearlesslaunching.com
http://www.annesamoilov.com/90dayyear
http://www.annesamoilov.com/biz-accelerate
http://www.annesamoilov.com/90dy-webinar
In this episode, I talk about the 5 things that keep my business moving forward, whether I'm launching or not!
They are all practices that help you perform at your highest level, avoid overwhelm, and insure you never end your week feeling like you wasted a second or that you're falling behind.
Start these today - and also see the resources mentioned over on the blog: annesamoilov.com/show
Launching Soon?
Here is a simple 5 step promotion and strategy to start 6 weeks before you plan on open the doors to your online course or digital product.
While this is mostly geared toward those of you planning to launch online courses, digital products or coaching services...You can also apply this to physical product launches as well!
This 5-step promotion helps you do a few key things and is non-skippable because it helps you do two important things:
Full show notes over here: annesamoilov.com
Part two of my behind the scenes series...
Am I making the final switch to Convert Kit and Teachable or not?
Find out how things are going behind the scenes of this surprisingly big systems switch.
Stay tuned for more in the show notes: annesamoilov.com
If you've ever said you're not ready to launch...this episode might be for you.
If you're working on your website, rebranding, fixing something that you think doesn't look right...you might noodling to the point of no return.
Today's quick episode is a little rant about making your online digs the reason for not launching. Now, with so many tools (free and paid) at your disposal for creating landing pages, member's areas, optins...you kind of don't even need a website at first.
If you've got an offer ready to go for an audience that wants it...and all you're waiting for is a re-brand...think again. You are not off the hook.
Full show notes and tools/resources mentioned can be found at: annesamoilov.com/show
Today, we're talking to Nikki Elledge Brown...a University level professor turned Park Ranger turned Communication Stylist... While she's always had a knack and talent for communicating and helping others do that, Nikki only started her business a few short years ago.
Today we dig into topics like:
Visit Nikki over at: nikkielledgebrown.com
See all mentioned resources and links over at annesamoilov.com/show :)
This week's special behind the scenes episode shares some of the latest changes I'm making in my business...If you've ever struggled to decide on which tools and systems to help you run your business, listen today...
Stay tuned for full show notes coming soon at annesamoilov.com/show
Today's episode is a bit of a departure from our normal topic.
Yes, we're still talking about what it takes to launch your ideas into the world, but today, we're talking to author Karan Bajaj about sabbaticals. The idea might seem romantic or somewhat like a glorified vacation, but as you'll discover, there's a lot of power in taking an intentional time away from the goals and busy-ness to make leaps of excellence.
Karan shares some practical advice on:
*Signs you need to schedule your first sabbatical now
*How he took his first YEAR LONG sabbatical from a corporate job
*Why he's kept doing these sabbaticals every 4 years (and how he'll keep them going even with two small children!)
Plus, he shares some easy to implement ways for everyone to start building their own muscle for this type of break.
Head over to here to purchase the book (which goes live TODAY, May 3rd, 2016: http://www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax/
Head over to the blog to read the full show notes:
If you’re able to turn an idea into something that gives tangible results to others, then you know you need to launch it.
First the good news is — the steps to getting your work out to the world and the right people is completely within your control and customizable for your business.
You don’t have to wait until you get 1,000 or 2,000 or more subscribers to prove you’ve made it.
There’s a process you can follow to launch your products, services, or new blog right now…and build to that level while you launch!
This process is called “Fearless Launching” and it only takes 6 key ingredients – 6 steps that you can apply today without a team, a big list, spending a ton of money or having all the answers!
Wanna know the secret recipe?
Today's episode we discuss the 6 completely UNAVOIDABLE Steps to Fearlessly Launching Your First Product.
Wish you had a business partner? Thinking of partnering with someone for an extended project or totally new business? This episode dives into the practical questions and things you should consider as you take the first steps...do it right. Be professional, take your partnership seriously! Full show notes with all resources mentioned over at: annesamoilov.com/show
Open up your email inbox right now and point out at least 5 things that you'd really like to NEVER see sent to you again. I'm sure you'd be able to find a few.
If you running a business online or offline, you're likely getting emails about how to run your business better, offering you new services, not to mention the emails that seem to warn you about some impending doom and you can't figure out are real or not.
In this episode, I talk about some of the emails I'm not loving and promise to never write again!!
Full show notes over at annesamoilov.com/show
Today I'm joined by partners and amazing women who joined forces less than a year ago to create a powerhouse, energetic, beautiful company that supports creative entrepreneurs as they start, grow, polish and evolve their businesses. Emylee and Abigail met last summer in an online Facebook group and after discovering their ideal customers were the same exact people, they bonded in a very scary-fast way...
But when you know something's right, you just go for it, and that's what they did. We're talking about how they made the transition from solopreneurs to partners plus what you might need to know before jumping into your own partnership!
Visit the site for full show notes: annesamoilov.com/show
Today's super short episode covers 3 unexpected launch killers... do yourself a favor and avoid thinking, doing, or paying attention to these three. Lock them out of your launch!
http://www.annesamoilov.com/show
If you struggle getting projects off the ground--whether they are to create a new lead magnet for your website or even launch a new product...then you might just need to simplify your planning process! In today's episode I'm sharing my tried and true system for planning pretty much any project I want to complete.
Enjoy and visit the show notes over at annesamoilov.com :)
So, you’re getting ready to launch your first product … or maybe relaunch an existing one.
Regardless of what you’re planning to release to the world, you’re likely looking to achieve something we pretty much all want when we’re growing our business — income for our families, our lives, and to keep growing our business.
Many people I’ve helped launch usually talk about how they’d simply like to make consistent monthly income with their small business.
I know it sounds simple, but who else has ever said that they just want consistent, steady, ongoing income every single month?
We’ve already seen it’s a possibility. I’ve shared my own story of going from Day Job to Side Hustle to Full Time Biz. If you missed those posts – check them out over here and here.
It’s possible. I know that from my own experience, but I won’t lie. It’s not easy to get there. It doesn’t happen over night…and you can run into a lot of resistance along the way.
Maybe you’ve run into some of the same resistance.
Join me today as I share some of the biggest myths I believed that almost stopped me from ever launching...or feeling like I was worthy to launch!
You’ve decided that you want to launch something you’ve been creating in your head or actually working on for months now.
An ebook. A group coaching program. A new blog. An online course. A webinar. A Blog series. A completely new business. A shop. A new product.
But when’s the right time to actually launch something? When are you, your business and your ideal customers ready for you to launch?
Read the rest of the show notes here: http://www.annesamoilov.com/have-amazing-launch/
Sign up for the webinar mentioned in the show by texting launchclass to 44222
When you think of a launch, you probably think of a long list of tasks that need to get done...and who's going to have to do those...
Well, you're right, there are a ton of little things that need to be decided, delegated and done in order to launch a product or service (especially online). Along the way you may decide that you want to keep improving and perfecting all these pieces.
Nope! Not anymore...now, we're going to think about creating a CBB list...Could BE Better. In order to ship, you need to know when to let go and get something out the door instead of waiting for perfection to be attained.
If it's not broken and does what it's supposed to...keep moving. Put the CBB on a list and come back later.
Here's why I love my CBB list!
Make sure to download my CBB tracker printable over on my site: annesamoilov.com/shop
How often do you feel like you’re behind?
That somehow you’re late to the race, to the party...that you’re not moving fast enough or good enough...or enough period!
If you’ve ever felt that push, the anxiety, that feeling that you’re somehow not enough no matter what you do or how hard you push, then keep reading and listening!
I love momentum.
Momentum to me almost always feels like I’ve got so much amazing stuff to share that I can’t get it out fast enough… When I’m feeling momentum, I don’t get hung up on what I haven’t done yet, but I literally start taking massive action toward whatever big focus or goal I’m working toward.
Momentum in your business might feel like:
> your list is growing finally
> people are interacting with your social media
> people are emailing you
> you’re easily responding to every request you get
> you’re creating content without any “blank page syndrome”
> everything feels easy and flowing
> you’re finally spending time on the important things
> you’re making money and it doesn’t feel like you killed yourself for it
I’m telling you when things are buzzing along like this, running your business feels easier.
You might be rolling your eyes right now, but I’m telling you these things because there is a way to kickstart momentum.
Here are 5 ways to kickstart momentum ASAP!
Have a happy 2016!
Another year is coming to a close.
How did it go? Did your busy grow? Did it stay the same? Did you launch? Were you happy?
Perfect time to take stock of all the things in your business and life that happened. The good and the bad.
Because I always look for the lesson in whatever challenges me and my wins too, I sat down and thought of the biggest ones from 2015. They are likely not the first or last time I have talked or will talk about these lessons…
Running a business requires constant, ongoing improvement. So, here’s what I was reminded to improve every year. Again.
If you’ve ever wondered why you aren’t making a bigger splash, more money, growing at the pace you think you should, you might need to learn some of these lesson too. Read the full post here: http://www.annesamoilov.com/biggest-business-lessons-2015/
You’ve got this launching thing down.
You did your first product launch – not a lot of sales, but your list grew, you’re getting rave reviews about your program. You done good.
You are excited – a little pumped – and extremely proud of yourself. You feel like finallyyyy “you get it”.
But you’re feeling something else too.
EXHAUSTED.
You keep thinking, “I’m supposed to do this again?”
How are you supposed to turn back around and do another one? I mean really?
Another one? This year?
The emotional rocking that happens during a launch can’t really be understood until you go through it. Putting yourself out there, putting your energy into a launch, being open to that success or failure. It’s draining on so many levels.
And – if it’s draining for you – it’s draining for your customers too.
But you can avoid launch exhaustion easily.
With what I like to call – A PLAN. (shocker, I know!)
Keep reading...http://www.annesamoilov.com/planning-a-year-of-launches/
Spend any time on social media, reading blogs, going to webinars, listening to business summits and you’ll hear one thing over and over.
You’ve got to outsource to grow.
And the idea is fine - it’s true. You need to delegate many things in your business.
But there are others who prefer to go it alone as long as they can - until they literally MUST hire people to help them.
Is this the wrong approach?
I say no...and maybe yes.
Today’s episode of the Fearless Launching show, I talk about three different paths you might choose depending on how new you are to business, your budget, your time frame and your experience with launching.
Hopefully, by the end you’ll know whether you’ll do it all alone, hire out completely, or take my third preferred option.
I’ve joined forces with one of my business besties Alexis Giostra today…and we’ve been talking lately about the year coming to a close.
We know that if you’re like us, you’re thinking about ending the year on a high note, saying thanks to your audience and supporters, and making some more revenue for your business.
Now, I know Alexis is the queen of executing ideas…the way she can turn those ideas around is insane! Truth is – I think the reason why it’s so easy for her are the secrets I’m going to share with you today.
We are constantly throwing ideas back and forth about sales, marketing, content creation…and it turns out we were both mulling over holiday promotion and launch ideas. So, today’s post is a bit of a crash course in some of the secrets of all those holiday promotions you see.
Plus – it answers a question I get all the time – is there ever a bad time to launch? Like the holidays?
Read the post and check out the download here: http://www.annesamoilov.com/successful-holiday-launch/