Watch the full episode and screen share on YouTube: **https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEKizO8VZ2xZsa67g4bPznQq__PAyu4zY&si=0oRSxetcGyRgVb5s**
Check out Descript for yourself: https://annesamoilov.com/descript
Today’s episode explores how I transitioned from using multiple tools for my podcast production to relying MOSTLY on Descript. I wanted to take you behind the scenes to show you the benefits of simplifying your process with the right tools.
You’ll get to hear some of my personal journey and workflow, demonstrating how Descript facilitates not only recording but also editing by multiple users without the need for transferring files across platforms or jumping from tool to tool.
My hope is that you’ll challenge yourself to minimize your content creation tools to save time and shift some of your energy to focus more on sales, marketing, and growing your business!
🎧 Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Streamlining Podcast Production with Descript
00:41 The Journey from Multiple Tools to One
00:57 Why Simplify Your Podcasting Tools?
01:40 Descript: A Comprehensive Tool for Podcasters
03:10 Podcast process BEFORE
04:21 Podcast process NOW (Screenshare begins)
05:30 Editing Made Easy with Descript
08:35 Leveraging Descript for Efficient Content Creation
11:36 Exploring Advanced Features and AI Assistance
17:36 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement (Screenshare Ends)
Today, we’re focusing on the challenges and strategies around selling online, specifically for entrepreneurs and business owners who might be starting out or returning after a hiatus.
I discuss the importance of shifting from creating free content to selling products and services and guide you through 3 key steps to help you sell more confidently and show up with true enthusiasm for your products/services and the value they bring to your ideal customer.
00:00 Welcome & The Importance of Selling
01:58 Reflecting on Your Feelings About Selling
04:53 Three Essential Steps to Start Selling Confidently
05:07 Step 1: Building Confidence in Your Offer
09:12 Step 2: Talking About Who You Serve
15:17 Step 3: Diverse Selling Strategies
18:10 Practical Ways to Talk About Your Offer
26:44 Conclusion: Embrace Selling as Part of Your Identity
Want to work with me? Check out these powerful resources:
🎁 Free Launch Workbook:
https://annesamoilov.com/launch-workbook
🎁 Free Launch Roadmap & Guide:
https://annesamoilov.com/launch-roadmap
📌 $9/month Brand New Launch Growth Club: https://annesamoilov.com/lgc (starts April 1st)
Mini-Courses:
😍 $17 12-Month Marketing Map Maker: https://annesamoilov.com/mapmaker
😍 $24 How To Create Your Next Launch Map: https://annesamoilov.com/pwm
😍 $37 Courses That Last: https://annesamoilov.com/ctl
Signature Self-Paced Online Courses:
📌 $697 Fearless Launching: https://annesamoilov.com/fl
📌 $397 The Message Lab: https://annesamoilov.com/tml
Credit: Stock Media provided by AleXZavesa / Pond5:
This episode dives deep into the essentials of list building for online entrepreneurs, exploring why building a targeted list is crucial for selling courses, products, and services effectively.
The discussion introduces unique mindset shifts necessary for successful list building, focusing on the quality of leads over quantity.
Practical strategies for starting and growing an email list are covered, even without a website or established platform, by leveraging places where one regularly shows up online.
Additionally, the importance of creating a community with a focused interest and how collaboration can enhance list growth is discussed.
The episode provides valuable insights into maintaining engagement with your list, including the use of core freebies and the concept of practice launches.
Moreover, personal challenges and solutions in launching free resources are shared, emphasizing the learning opportunities these provide.
The episode is packed with actionable tips and reflects on the importance of connecting every aspect of list building to specific offers, aiming to help listeners refine their approach to growing and nurturing their list of potential customers.
00:00 Unlocking the Power of List Building for Your Online Business
01:41 The Essential Mindset Shifts for Effective List Building
04:56 Building Your Audience: Strategies and Tools
07:20 Leveraging Freebies for Growth: A Deep Dive
18:56 Mastering the Art of Practice Launching
24:31 The Aftermath: Nurturing Leads Post-Download
35:04 Final Thoughts and Resources for List Building Success
Mentioned In today's episode:
5 step list building engagement strategy
https://annesamoilov.com/5-step-list-building-engagement-strategy-launch/
The truth about list building for your launch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=BD2NQLB4zfE
Your list is bigger than you think
https://annesamoilov.com/your-list-is-bigger-than-you-think/
Resources:
FREE LAUNCH WORKBOOK: https://annesamoilov.com/launch-workbook
FREE LAUNCH ROADMAP GUIDE: https://annesamoilov.com/launch-roadmap
Create Your Next Launch Map: https://annesamoilov.com/pwm
Credit: Stock Media provided by AleXZavesa / Pond5: https://www.pond5.com/artist/alexzavesa
If you've ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes to be a full-time business owner, creator, podcaster, entrepreneur, online education, business, and course creator. Then you are in luck. I've seen a bunch of these, and I've listened to a bunch of these behind-the-scenes podcasts lately.
So I thought, why not do one now? Today's episode won't have the actual live footage included, but you'll see some behind-the-scenes over on Instagram and TikTok soon... So, if you're interested in learning my simple weekly routine for productivity, let's dive in!
One of the most important skills you need as an entrepreneur who sells, markets and launches their offers...is to be more productive. That doesn't mean you have to work 24-7, but it does mean you have to be smart with the time you do have and build practices that become second-hand and automatic.
Highlights:
01:10 Quick update about last week's non-typical week
02:00 All the things I had to cancel this week
03:07 Productivity is an important key skill if you plan to launch
03:47 Why I'm obsessed with behind-the-scenes productivity vlogs
05:02 The Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-Up Routine
07:03 My Daily Themes
10:01 Cognitive Fuel and Why You Gotta Have Systems
13:00 How I Stay Focused
13:48 Build systems to help you get your work done more easily
Resources:
Descript (my editing tool): https://annesamoilov.com/descript
Create Your Launch Map: https://annesamoilov.com/pwm
Season 6 Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEKizO8VZ2xa6CgraWKknXIoLdlVh5xF-&si=-sjn2Vv-pKTgR3u9