Entrepreneurs-Journey.com» Podcasts http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com Live The Laptop Lifestyle Thu, 23 May 2013 07:16:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Learn how to "Live The Laptop Lifestyle" and go on your own entrepreneurs journey by tuning in to my podcast, a companion to the Entrepreneurs-Journey.com blog. My name is Yaro Starak and I have been interviewing successful entrepreneurs since 2006. If you are interested in breaking free from your job and enjoying travel and lifestyle freedom thanks to your own successful online business, especially if you are interested in blogging and information marketing, subscribe now. Yaro Starak no Yaro Starak support@entrepreneurs-journey.com support@entrepreneurs-journey.com (Yaro Starak) Entrepreneurs-Journey.com Live The Laptop Lifestyle blogging, internet marketing, info publishing, membership sites, lifestyle design, seo, marketing, business, yaro, starak, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs-Journey.com» Podcasts http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/itunes-cover-small.jpg http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/category/podcasts/ Brisbane, Australia From Father Of Three And Walmart Employee, To Internet Success Story, Joey Kissimmee Explains How He Made It Big Online http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/12031/joey-kissimmee/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/12031/joey-kissimmee/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:19:57 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=12031

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Joey Kissimmee worked at Walmart for ten years. During that time, to make extra cash he went online and managed to bring in a few hundred to a few thousand dollars a month whenever he needed it.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/12031/joey-kissimmee/feed/ 23 affiliate products,clickbank affiliates,internet income,internet marketer,joey kissimmee Download the Text Transcript in PDF - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - Joey Kissimmee worked at Walmart for ten years. During that time, to make extra cash he went online and managed to bring in a few hundred to a few thousand dollars a month wh... Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Joey Kissimmee worked at Walmart for ten years. During that time, to make extra cash he went online and managed to bring in a few hundred to a few thousand dollars a month wh... Yaro Starak no 1:13:16 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=12031-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> All You Need To Know About Manufacturing, Sourcing, And Importing Products From China, With Craig Ford http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11994/manufacturing-sourcing-importing-china-craig-ford/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11994/manufacturing-sourcing-importing-china-craig-ford/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:09:46 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11994

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If you have ever thought about sourcing a product from overseas and then selling it locally and online, or you have an idea for a physical product you want to have created in a country like China, were costs are lower, this is the interview to … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11994/manufacturing-sourcing-importing-china-craig-ford/feed/ 8 alibaba,craig ford,importing from china,myimportlabel,small business manufacturing Download the Text Transcript in PDF - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - If you have ever thought about sourcing a product from overseas and then selling it locally and online, or you have an idea for a physical product you want to have created in... Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes If you have ever thought about sourcing a product from overseas and then selling it locally and online, or you have an idea for a physical product you want to have created in a country like China, were costs are lower, this is the interview to listen to. Craig Ford has spent virtually his entire working life in different companies related to importing and exporting of goods. He's done things on the small scale, for example finding unique jewellery in India while backpacking in his twenties, which he then sold in Australia, to much larger scale projects, like supplying Australian mining technology to companies in Asia. As you will hear in this interview, Craig knows a lot, and there's a lot to know about importing and exporting. He covers everything, including - What website to use to find suppliers What pitfalls to look out for and avoid when you begin negotiating a deal How to spot fraudsters What to do if you want to get some kind of technology developed If you want to get clothing made, how to make sure it is of high quality A step you can take to make sure your supplier is not exploiting child labour and his paying fair wages When is it necessary to hop on a plane and visit factories What kind of research you should do before engaging with a supplier and so much more As is tradition on my podcast, Craig also explains his backstory, revealing how he became good at what he does and what he learned along the way. If you have ever thought about getting into the physical product world, this is must-listen to stuff. Make sure you also stop my Craig's site, MyImportLabel.com.au, as he has some great training resources to guide you in the right direction. Resources Mentioned My Import Label Alibaba.com inbound.org Reddit seobook.com SEO Community in Reddit Google Adsense Where to Find Craig Online Craig Ford Twitter Account Craig Ford's LinkedIn Profile Account Craig Ford on Google+ Craig Ford on Facebook Downloads Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Subscribe to the raw RSS feed (Podcasts Only) Text Version [spoiler] YARO: Hello, this is Yaro Starak and welcome to an Entrepreneur's Journey Podcast Interview. Today, I have a guest that hopefully will be someone who can really fill some gaps that I feel are missing in the interviews I've done in the past which is in this case, my guest, Craig Ford, Craig, thank you for joining me. CRAIG: Thank you, Yaro. YARO: Craig is an import specialist. He runs MyImportLabel.com.au as a consultancy and a trainer and a teacher. But, he's also got an Asian to doing it officially through government channels to basically help people do importing, in particular, manufacturing in China so, you can get your product made in China and then, sell it online or sell it wherever you live though he specializes in Australia given the .com.au. Now, I was talking to Craig before we started this interview to try and come up with some sort of big number we can tell everyone about how much money you've made or you've helped other people make or something like that. Craig hasn't answered that question. I'm going to let him say that. So Craig, what is your claim to fame? CRAIG: Well, export advisory is a large part of my background and in our last four-year contract we supported Queensland businesses to export more than $20 million in export sales to overseas markets. So, our market is all over the world everywhere from Kazakhstan, over the US and everything in between and all kinds of products from e-learning software to clothing and fashion. YARO: It's both sides of the fence, isn't it? You help with importing and exporting. CRAIG: That's correct, yes. YARO: Which I assume will be quite different games. CRAIG: It is. Well, obviously, Yaro Starak no 1:02:54 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11994-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Richard Eastes Reveals How He Built VroomVroomVroom.com Into A Leading Car Rental Comparison Site Generating Over $4 Million A Year http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11915/richard-eastes/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11915/richard-eastes/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:59:48 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11915

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In Brisbane we used to have a networking event called “The Hive” (you can find my presentation at the HIVE here). The very first HIVE I went to featured a talk by a gentleman named Richard Eastes, who cofounded the very successful car rental comparison … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11915/richard-eastes/feed/ 4 brisbane entrepreneur,car rental comparison,richard eastes,start up business story,the hive networking event Download the Text Transcript in PDF - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - In Brisbane we used to have a networking event called "The Hive" (you can find my presentation at the HIVE here). The very first HIVE I went to featured a talk by a gentleman... Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes In Brisbane we used to have a networking event called "The Hive" (you can find my presentation at the HIVE here). The very first HIVE I went to featured a talk by a gentleman named Richard Eastes, who cofounded the very successful car rental comparison site, VroomVroomVroom.com. From that point forward I have seen Richard and his friendly smiling face at many events, the most recent being a dinner for a visiting mutual friend. During that dinner I said to Richard it was about time I had him on my podcast to share his story. Vroom Vroom Vroom is one of those businesses that make you go... ahh...that's a good idea It creates value for people looking for the best car rental deals. It creates value for car rental companies by sending them customers. It creates value for Richard and his company because they earn a referral fee for every person who books a car rental via the site. The hardest part of this equation, as always, is traffic. As you will hear in this interview, Richard has focused a lot of time on SEO and the majority of new audience comes from the search engines. Richard stressed that although search traffic is important, of equal importance is the brand, because once a person discovers the site from that point forward they remember they can go to VroomVroomVroom.com for car rentals. That's a great strategy for long term value from your SEO efforts. Because SEO is so clearly important to the success of Vroom Vroom Vroom, I asked Richard to break down some of the techniques he has used in the past and still uses today to drive traffic to their site. What's particularly interesting about this story was how Richard deliberately changed the business model early on. Originally it started out as a simple formula - buy traffic from google adwords and send it through affiliate links to car rentals. Richard knew that competition in AdWords would eventually erode away his profits, and moving from affiliate links to directly integrating with the car rental company databases would improve the service. If you are thinking of starting a comparison shopping site, which has to be one of the most popular business models online right now, this is an interview you cannot miss. Resources Mentioned Vroom Vroom Vroom Webjet Expedia Travelocity inbound.org Reddit seobook.com SEO Community in Reddit Google Adsense Where to Find Richard Online Richard Eastes Twitter Account Richard Eastes' LinkedIn Profile Account Richard Eastes on Google+ Richard Eastes on Facebook Downloads Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Subscribe to the raw RSS feed (Podcasts Only) Text Version [spoiler] YARO: Hello, this is Yaro Starak and welcome to an Entrepreneur's Journey podcast interview. Today, I have a local friend whose name is Richard Eastes, (now pronouncing that last name correctly). Richard is the co-founder of VroomVroomVroom.com.au which is a car rental comparison service which Richard actually started and I was impressed to hear. We have to learn more about this. On opening day, you were making ten sales a day at $20 a sale, correct? RICHARD: Not quite opening. More like a launch day but, within 12 months, it was making around 20 sales a day. YARO: And, presently today, it's about 900 sales a day at $20 a sale. You can do the math on how large this company has grown. It's in a very popular industry. I think comparison shopping right now, I'm seeing all the insurance companies doing it and it's just everywhere. It's obviously a good money spinner for these companies. It would be great to get a bit of background into how to start one. So, Richard, thank you for joining me. RICHARD: Yaro, love your website. I've been reading it for years. It's great to be in this show. YARO: All right, let's dive into this. From the beginning, Yaro Starak no 50:09 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11915-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How Andre Chaperon Developed His Unique “Soap Opera Story” Email Newsletter Formula http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11873/andre-chaperon/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11873/andre-chaperon/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:30:23 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11873

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Back in 2007 I met Andre Chaperon in Florida at one of the very first Rich Schefren Strategic Profits seminars. Before that Andre was a familiar name to me because I had seen him listed near the top of affiliate leaderboards for some of the product launches … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11873/andre-chaperon/feed/ 4 affiliate leaderboards,Email Marketing,email segmentation,soap opera email formula Download the Text Transcript in PDF - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - Back in 2007 I met Andre Chaperon in Florida at one of the very first Rich Schefren Strategic Profits seminars. Before that Andre was a familiar name to me because I had seen... Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Back in 2007 I met Andre Chaperon in Florida at one of the very first Rich Schefren Strategic Profits seminars. Before that Andre was a familiar name to me because I had seen... Yaro Starak no 1:07:45 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11873-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Thomas Smale, Professional Website Broker, Explains How To Value Your Website, How To Find A Buyer And Everything You Need To Know About Website Flipping http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11850/thomas-smale/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11850/thomas-smale/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:56:55 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11850

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Thomas Smale is a website broker, who founded Flipping Enterprises. He helps connects buyers and sellers of websites and has been involved in more than $5 million in deals last year alone.

Before starting out in brokering, Thomas bought and sold websites himself, which is how … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11850/thomas-smale/feed/ 12 buy a blog,buy and sell websites,escrow,flipping enterprises,sell your blog,site flip,website brokering,website flipping,website valuation Download the Text Transcript in PDF - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - Thomas Smale is a website broker, who founded Flipping Enterprises. He helps connects buyers and sellers of websites and has been involved in more than $5 million in deals la... Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Thomas Smale is a website broker, who founded Flipping Enterprises. He helps connects buyers and sellers of websites and has been involved in more than $5 million in deals last year alone. Before starting out in brokering, Thomas bought and sold websites himself, which is how he first created an online income stream. He still buys and sells for his own site portfolio today. In this interview you will hear how Thomas got his start flipping websites for spare cash, which then grew into a system for flipping that he taught via an information product. After the quick background story, we then dive into pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about how to sell a website, including - How Thomas determines the value of a site and what metrics matter most Which sites Thomas sells on Flippa (in 2011 his company sold 1.3 Million on Flippa) When not to use Flippa and what other options you have to find buyers What a broker can do for you, what types of sites a broker can help you with and how much it costs to work with one Thomas shares some stories of a few example transactions to show how deals get done If you have any plans to sell your website or blog, or you are thinking website flipping is a possible online income strategy for you, this is an interview you cannot miss. Resources Mentioned Flippa SiteLink SitePoint Digital Point Forums Fiverr Escrow Google Analytics Flipping Enterprises Ian MaConnell's Interview bizbuysell.com bizquest Where to Find Thomas Online Thomas@flippingenterprises.com Flipping Enterprises Thomas Smale on Twitter Thomas Smale at LinkedIn Downloads Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Subscribe to the raw RSS feed (Podcasts Only) Text Version [spoiler] YARO: Hello, this is Yaro Starak from the Entrepreneur's Journey podcast and welcome to another special interview. My guest on the call today is Thomas Smale, who actually said hello to me by email. You may recall, if you've been following my podcast from back in, I think it was May of 2012, I interviewed a gentleman named Ian McConnell who sold his hobby model train business for $300,000. It was a popular interview, just a great story of a guy selling his hobby site. The person he used as a broker to sell his site was Thomas Smale, my guest for today. Thank you, Thomas, for joining me. THOMAS: Hi Yaro, thanks very much for having me on. YARO: So, Thomas, as you can no doubt tell, is in the U.K. and he is a broker who works for Flipping Enterprises and what we were talking about before we started the call is some of the numbers we're allowed to say about how much volume you do. So, you said last year you did around about $5 million in brokered sales of websites. THOMAS: Yes. YARO: You're mentioning some of that was on Flippa, some of that was outside of Flippa. THOMAS: Yes. The majority of our business now is outside of Flippa. There were around $5 million depending on how you look at the deals because sometimes in the industry you deal with co-brokers deals, so you work with other brokers and then you split the commissions so, the volume you do yourself is quite hard to determine. Flippa, we did a lot in 2011. We were the top sellers over there with about 1.3 million in sales but more recently we've moved over to a little bit more [unclear] private buyers. We have less need for probably market places so it's kind of a [unclear] organically. YARO: Right. And that's something I'd really like to talk about. So obviously the subject of this interview is very much on buying and selling websites, in particular with using a broker but Thomas has a lot of experience in selling so it'd be great to hear about not just Flippa as an option but, there's other places too. Yaro Starak no 1:06:35 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11850-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> From Radio Shack, To Self-Taught SEO Expert, Court Tuttle Reveals How He Always Knows Which Keywords Are Profitable Online http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11828/courtney-tuttle/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11828/courtney-tuttle/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:29:44 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11828

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How is this for a claim to fame – earning at least $200,000 a year for the last four years straight online. That’s what Courtney Tuttle has achieved.

A long time ago I was researching what top level keyword phrase I wanted EJ to rank for in … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11828/courtney-tuttle/feed/ 7 cost per click formula,courtney tuttle,keyword academy,keyword research,niche website,seo consultant Download the Text Transcript in PDF - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - How is this for a claim to fame - earning at least $200,000 a year for the last four years straight online. That's what Courtney Tuttle has achieved. - Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes How is this for a claim to fame - earning at least $200,000 a year for the last four years straight online. That's what Courtney Tuttle has achieved. A long time ago I was researching what top level keyword phrase I wanted EJ to rank for in search engines. I decided to try the very challenging phrase "Internet Marketing". I searched Google for this phrase to see who was at the top and the name "Courtney Tuttle" kept appearing. I had never heard of this Courtney person (I thought it was a girl initially for obvious reasons!), but she certainly knew how to rank for a competitive search phrase. It turns out Courtney (Court) is a man and yes, he is very good at SEO. What is surprising about Court's story, which you will hear in this interview, is that he entered the world of search engine optimisation with absolutely no background in it. His friend had a job at an SEO consulting firm, Court was interested in what he was doing, used his friend to get an interview, convinced them to give him a job just because he promised to be hard working, and within two years was a manager. During that time Court not only helped other people with SEO, he practiced what he preached, launching a cellphone website using his knowledge of keywords. The site eventually became a money maker, earning as much as $5,000 per month. From there Court quit his job, launched more sites, made more money and then started teaching. However instead of teaching online, he started running small workshops at home in the evenings just to local friends. This spawned a blog and eventually the keyword academy training site. Listen to this interview and you will be inspired to see that you really can enter the world of online marketing without needing any skills beyond knowing how to use a computer and the internet. Which Keywords Make Money? Be sure to stay tuned to about one third through the interview where Court breaks down his keyword research system to find what phrases make money. He also explains his formula that uses the CPC (Cost Per Click) values that the Google Keyword Tool provides if you are logged in, to figure out how much money per month he should make from a given website from adsense. For more details about this system, including pictures and screen recordings, check out Court's training site, The Keyword Academy. The Courtney Tuttle Story How Court landed his first role as an SEO consultant (prior to this he worked at Radio Shack) Court explains how he started his first website while working the job to prove to himself that his techniques worked After success to the tune of $5,000 a month with his website, Court quits his job and starts producing more websites using his system During evenings Court teaches workshops to family and friends on how to do what he does, this leads to starting CourtneyTuttle.com, a blog about what he does Next with a partner Court formalises his training into The Keyword Academy, which goes on to have as many as 1700 paying members Resources Mentioned The Keyword Academy Adsense Google Keyword Tool Hub Pages Niche Profit Classroom by Adam Short SEOMoz TextBroker Problogger John Chow Blog Builders NeverBlue.com Commission Junction KeywordProjectManager.com Market Samurai Blue Host Become a Blogger course Where to Find Court Online Court Tuttle's Hub Pages Court on Twitter Court on Facebook Court on Pinterest Downloads Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Subscribe to the raw RSS feed (Podcasts Only) Text Version [spoiler] YARO: Hello, this is Yaro Starak and welcome to an Entrepreneur's Journey podcast interview. Today on the line, Yaro Starak no 1:02:40 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11828-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Clay Collins Founder Of Startup Leadbrite, Pioneer Of The Prelaunch, And Serial Entrepreneur Shares His Story http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11784/clay-collins/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11784/clay-collins/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:53:37 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11784

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Clay Collins is the founder of Leadbrite, the company behind LeadPages and LeadPlayer, two tools that are fast becoming the go-to-standards when it comes to collecting leads online with video and landing pages.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11784/clay-collins/feed/ 14 clay collins,internet marketing,landing page,lead capture,leadbrite,leadpages,leadplayer,prelaunch,Product Launch,squeeze page Download the Text Transcript in PDF - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - Clay Collins is the founder of Leadbrite, the company behind LeadPages and LeadPlayer, two tools that are fast becoming the go-to-standards when it comes to collecting leads ... Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Clay Collins is the founder of Leadbrite, the company behind LeadPages and LeadPlayer, two tools that are fast becoming the go-to-standards when it comes to collecting leads online with video and landing pages. This interview is epic in terms of how many things Clay talks about. He was a home schooled child, a founder of a software company at 15, a college grad and PhD student with published papers, became a social media expert in particular with Digg during its heyday, a niche marketer, and a lifestyle design blogger and coach. In more recent years he has become known as an expert at conducting prelaunches, in particular how you can determine market demand and even make sales of your product before you create it. Clay eventually became tired of the information marketing world and wanted to sink his teeth into something potentially much bigger, and hence Leadbrite was born. Do You Focus On What You Are Good At? One of the most interesting things that surfaced during this interview, is how Clay eventually realised by focusing on his strengths, rather than spending time developing his weaknesses, was the path to not only greater financial success, but also personal enjoyment. Although he jumped from different things, many of which didn't pan out how he wanted them to, he was always moving closer to the kind of business that he knew he could commit to long term. Today with Leadbrite, he's in charge of a company that leverages his passion and has the potential upside that keeps Clay motivated to achieve more. If you have ever struggled jumping from project to project, or struggled with learning disabilities or just can't find something that feels right, this is a must-listen to interview. The Clay Collins Story Clay opens his story talking about his grandfather's citrus farm business and how that inspired him to be his own boss As a 15 year old, Clay drops out of highschool to start a software company during the dot com boom, with a partner who raised $120,000 in angel funding After the software company closes, Clay completes his college degree in psychology, which led to a PhD in learning disabilities, something that Clay personally experienced growing up Clay explains how he entered the world of internet marketing as a social media consultant, blogger, speaker and eventually a niche marketer and coach Connecting with Jeff Walker, Clay goes on to do a big launch talking about his techniques for prelaunching products online We end the interview with a review of how all of these experiences shaped Clay and lead him to what he does today as the founder of a software startup that is driven by what he learned as an internet marketer Relevant Links Mentioned in this Interview LeadBrite LeadPlayer™ LeadPages™ iDialog Brazen Careerist StomperNet Butterfly Marketing Product Launch Formula Internet Business Manifesto Project Mojave Four-Hour Work Week MarketingShow.com Steve Blank The Lean Startup Where to Find Clay Online Facebook Twitter Clay Collins’ Blog Downloads Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Subscribe to the raw RSS feed (Podcasts Only) Text Version [spoiler] YARO: Hello, this is Yaro Starak from the Entrepreneur’s Journey podcast. Thank you for joining me today. The guest we have on is only someone I have recently connected with using our voices. I’m about to talk to him now but, I have certainly heard his name around the place, in many fields actually. His name is Clay Collins. Hi Clay! Thank you for joining me. CLAY: Yaro, Yaro Starak no 1:06:18 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11784-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> From Sneaky Sound System Saxofonist, To Australia’s Number One Real Estate Agent, Then Meditation Master, Meet Nick Broadhurst http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11630/nick-broadhurst/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11630/nick-broadhurst/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:35:21 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11630

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I was recently interviewed by Nick Broadhurst for his ASPIRE magazine. After the interview I asked Nick about his background…and things got interesting.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11630/nick-broadhurst/feed/ 9 awesomefest,meditation,nick broadhurst,sneaky sound system,sydney entrepreneur,top australian real estate agent Download the Text Transcript in PDF - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - I was recently interviewed by Nick Broadhurst for his ASPIRE magazine. After the interview I asked Nick about his background...and things got interesting. - Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes I was recently interviewed by Nick Broadhurst for his ASPIRE magazine. After the interview I asked Nick about his background...and things got interesting. He explained he was a founding member of Sneaky Sound System, a dance act that is pretty huge in Australia and around the world. I'm a fan, so that immediately grabbed my attention. Nick told me how after leaving Sneaky Sound System, he got into real estate and eventually became the number one rated agent in Australia, focusing on high-end property in Sydney. After real estate, he next ventured into meditation, which changed his life. Along with a business partner, Nick has an information product in the meditation niche, runs retreats in Bali and is working on a documentary, which is poised to follow in the footsteps of indie hits like The Secret and What The Bleep Do We Know. Given the massive difference between mainstream music act, real estate agent and meditation practicer and teacher, I had to invite Nick on to do this interview with me. What I find particularly compelling about Nick's story is that he has excelled in three very different areas. He's clearly a high-achiever, but to do it in such different worlds is unique. As you will hear in the interview, it wasn't all smooth sailing. It's clear, as many people discover, Nick had some life balance issues and other significant changes to make along the road, many of which meditation helped surface. The Techniques Of An Over Achiever There's a point in this interview where I asked Nick how he was able to so quickly enter a completely new industry, real estate, and target the most lucrative market and reach the top in just a few years. He explained some of the habits he adopted from a personal standpoint, and talked about how he had to become super-positive so everyone liked him. It was a really interesting answer, not just from the practical standpoint of changing how you live your life from a day to day basis, but how important it was to focus everything around one key emotion. You can listen to his answer about one third through the interview. What I Asked How did Sneaky Sound System develop and what was Nick's role What was life like in such a popular music group as they became more famous Why did he leave Sneaky? Real Estate is so different to music, why did he decide to move into that industry next How was Nick able to become the number one rated real estate agent in the country, focusing on the most expensive properties in Sydney, at such a young age Despite earning high six-figures as an agent, why did Nick once again quit to move on to something completely different How did Nick enter the world of meditation and why did he decide to start focusing on spreading the word about it for his business too How Nick currently makes his living Nick also explains how exciting his new documentary project is, including support from some pretty big names Relevant Links: Four Hour Work Week Product Launch Formula Love is the Killer App Science of Stillness Mastering Rockefeller Habits Getting Things Done One Life Retreats One Great Find Awesomeness Fest Mind Valley Things App Kajabi App Video Boss Ultimate Lead Generation Machines Where to Find Nick Online Twitter LinkedIn Facebook About.Me Downloads Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Subscribe to the raw RSS feed (Podcasts Only) Text Version [spoiler] YARO: Hello, this Is Yaro Starak and welcome to an Entrepreneurs' Journey interview. Today's guest has a varied background which is one of the reasons which is why I'm looking forward to doing this. This is not just a typical online business entrepreneur. We've got someone who is part of the Sneaky Sound System, I guess, music group (?). Yaro Starak no 1:04:13 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11630-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> “How My Blog Business Works” Web Strategy Summit Video Presentation http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11530/web-strategy-summit/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11530/web-strategy-summit/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:28:35 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11530

Last week I presented at the Web Strategy Summit in Brisbane. The organisers of the event, Adam and Toby, invited me to come in and do a short presentation of 18 minutes, then a 10 minute question and answer session.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11530/web-strategy-summit/feed/ 21 1000 true fans,adam franklin,how to blog,make money blogging,toby jenkins,tribes,web strategy summit Last week I presented at the Web Strategy Summit in Brisbane. The organisers of the event, Adam and Toby, invited me to come in and do a short presentation of 18 minutes, then a 10 minute question and answer session. - Last week I presented at the Web Strategy Summit in Brisbane. The organisers of the event, Adam and Toby, invited me to come in and do a short presentation of 18 minutes, then a 10 minute question and answer session. The event featured panel discussions for about 45 minutes and several 18 minute "keynotes", so they could get through plenty of speakers. There were about 100 attendees. I blame TED talks for popularising the short presentation format. Since I didn't actually have an 18 minute talk ready to go (my talks are usually an hour long) I had to put something new together. We determined my topic would be - How I used my Blog and Podcast to grow my audience to 100,000 people and make $1 million online Over the weekend I decided since I had the slides from the talk that I'd do a recording of my presentation and publish it here on EJ and YouTube. Here is the video and MP3 download - Download the Text Transcript in PDF (15 Page PDF) Subscribe to my Podcast in iTunes Subscribe to my raw RSS feed (Podcasts Only) The video a highlight reel of the core concepts behind a successful blog. The timeframe for the presentation was a bit restrictive, and given the audience I was talking to I had to tailor it to them. They were marketing professionals working for small businesses mostly, so not my usual crowd of people wanting to quit their job and start an online business. In the video I talk about - What core message and image I present online What technique is at the heart of my success Which tools I use to grow my audience Two concepts that are especially important to creative individuals online How much of an impact having a personal brand can have Enjoy the presentation. Yaro Yaro Starak no 19:39 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11530-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Tim Ferriss Talks About His Latest Book “The 4-Hour Chef”, How To Learn Anything In Half The Time And Why He Went To Sniper School http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11435/4-hour-chef-tim-ferriss/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11435/4-hour-chef-tim-ferriss/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:16:47 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11435

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11435/4-hour-chef-tim-ferriss/feed/ 29 4 hour chef,4 hour workweek,4-hour body,amazon publishing,book launch,how to learn,study techniques,Timothy Ferriss Download the Text Transcript in PDF - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - This is a good interview. Trust me. You're not going to want to miss this. Just hit play now. Then grab a copy of Tim's latest book - The 4-Hour Chef. - Download the Text Transcript in PDF Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. This is a good interview. Trust me. You're not going to want to miss this. Just hit play now. Then grab a copy of Tim's latest book - The 4-Hour Chef. Timothy Ferriss needs no introduction. I interviewed him previously about his 4-Hour Workweek book, a runaway success that virtually every person I talk to has read. Today he joined me on the EJ Podcast to talk about his latest book, The 4-Hour Chef. To be clear, this is NOT an interview about cooking. Tim has cleverly used his own quest to become good at something he's struggled with before - in this case cooking - and recorded his learning process as a tool teach us what is ultimately the most valuable insight: How we can learn to do anything. Tim's a genius at acquiring skills and knowledge quickly. Anyone who has read his books, his blog, chatted with him, or seen him talk at an event, will know that this is a guy who wants to squeeze every ounce from life. He's mastered sports, dancing, his body, business and money, languages - pretty much whatever he decides to become good at. He always figures out a better way to learn and does so much quicker than most people do. The most common question Tim has been asked, which is in fact one of the very first questions I asked him in this interview, is how can he cram so much into his life? How does he do so much and learn so much when he has just as much time available to himself as the rest of us? In fact he has much less time than a lot of people due his rising star of celebrity, which no doubt creates many extra demands as people vie for his attention. With the 4-Hour Chef, Tim has attempted to teach us his concept of "meta-learning", which he uses to acquire any skill he puts his mind to. During the interview Tim explained that his quest with the book is to show people how you can master the big life skills you have always dreamed about - like learning another language, or a musical instrument - and do it in one year, instead of the typical three to five years of hard work. What I Asked Tim This was a fun interview for me because I was very curious about a lot of things in Tim's life. Here's a sample of the questions and topics we covered - I asked Tim to explain what a typical day in his life is like. How Tim got invited to Sniper School and why it was such a no-brainer to say yes. I was curious to know how Tim became a writer and how his latest book came together. This question opened up a door to some interesting insights into his process, including how he does research, what people he has working with him, how long the book took to create and why this book in particular almost led him to breaking point. While answering the previous question about writing the book Tim mentioned he had people who helped him. Since he's known for outsourcing, I wanted to know exactly what these people did for him. At the start of the interview I asked Tim how he gets so much done in his life. He then surprised me and said he actually procrastinates a lot, but he knows what is important to get done using habits. This is a great answer to an important question, which really backs up many of the principles like the 80/20 Rule and Theory of Constraints. Tim Ferris fans, people who have loved his first two books, anyone interested in productivity, lifestyle design or just curious what exactly the 4-Hour Chef is about, will enjoy this interview. Claim Your Invite To A Live Call With Tim As Tim mentioned on the interview, he's doing a special for the upcoming holidays where you can get invited to an exclusive live 1-2-hour Q&A with Tim after launch week, if you purchase three print copies of The 4-Hour Chef and email the Amazon receipt to 3books@4hourchef.com. This book would make a pretty good gift for the readers in your family or friendship circle. Relevant Links: Yaro Starak no 45:22 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11435-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Pete Williams Shares His Entrepreneur Story And How He Came Up With The Truly Effective Outsourcing System Profit Hacks http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11337/pete-williams/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11337/pete-williams/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:19:40 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11337

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Pete Williams is a long time Aussie friend, who lives in Melbourne, and is co-founder of three bricks and mortar businesses, all of which use online marketing to get customers.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11337/pete-williams/feed/ 23 internet marketing,online lead generation,outsourcing,pete williams,profit hacks,Rich Schefren Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - Pete Williams is a long time Aussie friend, who lives in Melbourne, and is co-founder of three bricks and mortar businesses, all of which use online marketing to get customers. - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Pete Williams is a long time Aussie friend, who lives in Melbourne, and is co-founder of three bricks and mortar businesses, all of which use online marketing to get customers. Pete's first big business success was a telecommunications company that sells things like phone systems, which Pete and his partners grew initially without having a physical office space. They found customers online using traditional online marketing tools, then directed them to competitors who delivered the product and service, making a profit margin from the transaction thanks to the low cost of online lead generation. Eventually Pete and his partners decided to get into the service delivery as well, which led to opening up an office in Melbourne. Downstairs from the office was a finger food catering business, which they decided to buy. Why? Because they knew how to get leads online, so figured they could apply what they do to a catering business too. As you can know doubt guess, Pete is fantastic at using the internet to attract customers, whether it's for online or offline products and services. He believes every business functions on the same principles, regardless of what it sells. It's all about what the customer wants and knowing how to reach them, which you can easily do thanks to the web. Pete also happens to be one of the busiest guys I know. He's got so many plates spinning that I get lost just trying to keep up with him every time we chat. Whether it's an iphone app he is creating with popular author Neil Strauss, or a product launch called Profit Hacks he is conducting with Rich Schefren, he seems to manage so many concurrent projects on top of running three businesses. Oh, and he's having a baby in a few months too after getting married this year. Outsourcing On Steroids Of course Pete is not doing all of this alone. One of the techniques he has become particular good at is what you might call "outsourcing on steroids". He can do so many things because, well, he's not the one doing it all. He only contributes the most important part - the core content or strategy - the rest is executed by his team. His main philosophy on outsourcing, which is the basis for his new Profit Hacks course with Rich Schefren, is what he calls Core Vs Mechanics. Core is the creative output that you are responsible for, while everything around it - all the mechanical tasks - are completed by other people. Pete did a great job illustrating his outsourcing system with a quick example that explains how he stays on top of market leadership by leaving comments in forums, except he doesn't actually do it. Pete's outsourcers email him links to a handful of relevant forum posts a day. Pete then replies to the forum posts via audio recording, which is then transcribed, edited and posted to the forums by his assistant. Not only do they do that, but they then go to work creating videos, blog posts, slide presentations, all just from Pete's audio recording, and spread this content around the web. It's actually amazing how powerful what Pete does, when you hear him explain it. He literally hacks everything online so he only has to make short bursts of content creation for a few minutes a day. His team does the rest. Profit Hacks Training After listening to my interview with Pete, if you are keen to learn more about the Profit Hacks system, make sure you check out the free content from Pete and Rich Schefren. Pete actually flew from Australia to see Rich at his Strategic Profits offices to teach Rich's staff how to use Pete's Profit Hacks techniques. Rich was so impressed, he said he needed to do a course on it. Enjoy this interview with Pete. His story is inspiring and his techniques are quite eye-opening, yet so simple once you hear them. I know you will have a couple of ah-hah moments while listening to this one. Relevant Links: PeteWilliams.com.au Yaro Starak no 1:05:53 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11337-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Todd Garland Explains How He Started And Grew BuySellAds.com Into A $10+ Million Dollar Company http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11242/todd-garland-buysellads/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11242/todd-garland-buysellads/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:26:10 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11242

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Todd Garland is the founder of BuySellAds.com, an advertising management platform and ad selling service that I have to say I am quite jealous of.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11242/todd-garland-buysellads/feed/ 25 13 styles,advertising network,buysellads,csselite,direct ad buying,display ads,todd garland Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - Todd Garland is the founder of BuySellAds.com, an advertising management platform and ad selling service that I have to say I am quite jealous of. - Why am I jealous? - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Todd Garland is the founder of BuySellAds.com, an advertising management platform and ad selling service that I have to say I am quite jealous of. Why am I jealous? Because Todd has built a company - a company doing over $10 million a year in revenue - with the same idea I had. Amazingly enough, after talking to Todd for this interview it appears we had almost exactly the same idea around the same time (2007), except Todd went on to implement it straight away, where I waited another four years...sigh. In this interview you will hear how Todd was a college dropout and after both his mother and father died around the same time, found himself at a pretty big crossroads. He managed to get work at a development firm, and eventually started a couple of design sites on the side - CSS Elite and 13 Styles. His websites became popular and he started selling advertising. As a result of this experience, he had an idea for an advertising management service that would help you manage and sell ads. The key differences to any other platform at the time was that Todd wanted to sell ads for a monthly fee on subscription and he wanted his software to make the ad buying process completely automated. He coded up BuySellAds version 1.0 by himself and after waiting six months to get over the fear of releasing it, he finally did. Within two months he was making $5,000 a month and it grew from there. Today BuySellAds is a leader in the direct advertising business. Todd is continuing to innovate, now offering more forms of advertising such as Twitter, RSS, App and Email Newsletter ads. Listen to this interview and you will hear how it all began. Relevant Links: www.buysellads.com www.csselite.com Downloads Download the MP3 [ 67 Minutes - 32 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Yaro Starak no 1:07:21 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11242-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> From College Baseball Professional, To Facebook Advertising Expert, Brian Moran Shares How He Made A Million In His First Full Time Year Online http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11055/brian-moran/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11055/brian-moran/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:10:29 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11055

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11055/brian-moran/feed/ 7 brian moran,facebook ads,facebook marketing,generate leads on facebook,get 10000 fans,social media marketing,train baseball Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 53 Minutes - 25 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - Brian Moran is an all american college baseball player w... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 53 Minutes - 25 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Brian Moran is an all american college baseball player who just happened to get really good at selling using Facebook ads. How good? He made over a million dollars in sales in his first year of full time business. Not a bad start. Brian graduated college into one of the worst employment markets in US history in 2008. He managed to scramble together work and eventually found himself in a well paying job, at least compared to his peers at time (he was making 60K a year). He didn't like his job and when he stumbled across an ad from Sterling and Jay (the Internet Business Mastery guys) about how to make money selling information online, he jumped at the chance. His first business was baseball, which he grew at night while still working his full time job. Facebook marketing became his main source of traffic and he started making a few thousand dollars a month selling baseball training products. One day he met a guy also in the baseball training market who suggested he start teaching his facebook techniques. Brian launched his new business and it quickly surpassed his baseball business. Brian eventually quit his job and now generates over $100,000 a month thanks to his businesses, which are primarily driven by facebook traffic. If you want to learn how Brian generates leads from Facebook and how you can too, and also be inspired by another person who was able to start his business while working a full time job, this is the interview to listen to. IMPORTANT: Make sure you listen to about half way through the interview where I ask Brian to break down why he is so good at using Facebook ads and how you can use Facebook too, a completely new source of traffic. Relevant Links: Get 10,000 Fans Get 10,000 Fans Facebook Page TrainBaseball.com Train Baseball Facebook Page Downloads Download the MP3 [ 53 Minutes - 25 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Yaro Starak no 53:38 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11055-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> The Membership Site Masterplan Original Audio Report http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11037/the-membership-site-masterplan-original-audio-report/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11037/the-membership-site-masterplan-original-audio-report/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:01:15 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=11037

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/11037/the-membership-site-masterplan-original-audio-report/feed/ 6 Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 166 Minutes - 80 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - This is the original Membership Site Masterplan in audio ve... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 166 Minutes - 80 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. This is the original Membership Site Masterplan in audio version, featuring my voice talking out the report to you. It's 2 hours and 46 minutes long and was recorded in 2009 after I finished writing the report. If you haven't yet downloaded the text version in PDF you can get it from MembershipSiteMasterplan.com after opting in to my newsletter. I'm re-publishing the audio version here to get it included in the EJ podcast feed so people can download it on iTunes. I did the same with the Blog Profits Blueprint a few months ago. Although the Masterplan is three years old now, it contains my entire system for running membership/subscription sites, and in particular goes into detail about my online launch process. If you are planning on launching an information product online, you will absolutely LOVE this audio. Some sections of the report are outdated (in particular you might want to look at what new membership technologies are available today to deliver your product). Most of the report is full of fundamentals that do not change - this will help you in today's market. Chapter Breakdown: How I Earned $250,000 With Just One Membership Site Chapter 1: Build Your Preeminence Chapter 2: Marketing Through Communication Channels Chapter 3: Technology Chapter 4: Content and Pricing Chapter 5: Psychological Triggers Chapter 6: Prelaunch and Launch Chapter 7: How To Deal With Attrition Chapter 8: Set Your Membership Site on Autopilot Chapter 9: Selling Your Membership Site Conclusion: See The Big Picture Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 166 Minutes - 80 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Yaro Starak no 2:46:00 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=11037-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Founder Of CrazyEgg And KISSmetrics, A Legend In The Traffic Generation Industry And A 6-Figure Earner Before Turning 18 – This Is Neil Patel http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10979/neil-patel/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10979/neil-patel/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:07:07 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10979

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10979/neil-patel/feed/ 20 crazyegg,growing a software company,kissmetrics,neil patel,quicksprout,Search Engine Optimization,software as a service Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 24 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - Neil Patel needs no introduction if you have spent any t... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 24 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Neil Patel needs no introduction if you have spent any time researching the world of online traffic and conversion. He's a superstar of SEO and the founder of two very popular software as a service companies - CrazyEgg and KISSmetrics - that help you do all kinds of testing and tracking on your website. Neil started his online career very young, before finishing high school, attempting to build a clone of the Monster.com recruitment site. His site never quite succeeded as a jobs site, however Neil became very good at driving traffic to it using search engines. After graduating from High School Neil started college, where he found himself one day doing a talk on search engines. In the audience was a man who owned a battery business, who hired Neil to help with his online lead generation. Suddenly Neil was a traffic consultant earning $3,500 a month. Eventually as a result of Neil's work, almost 50% of the leads to the $50 million dollar battery business were originating online. This lead to Neil taking on more traffic and online lead generation clients, and a few short months later he was making more than $20,000 a month, all while still a teenager! Eventually Neil grew tired of the consulting business primarily because of all the sales work involved, and he decided to switch to software. This lead to the creation of CrazyEgg, which did well enough to attract a $6 million buyout offer within six months of the launch, yet Neil and his partner declined it (you can find out why if you listen to the interview). KISSmetrics was born after the struggle Neil and his partner had in finding venture funding for CrazyEgg. Investors wanted something bigger - a bigger vision with real scale potential. KISSmetrics hit the spot and they were able to secure $4 million in funding. Today Neil spends most of his time on KISSmetrics and also building his profile online, with his blog QuickSprout at the center of his personal branding campaign. This interview really shows how much you can achieve at a young age, or any age really, if you put enough time into what you are doing. You can tell Neil has a single-mindedness to what he does, and although it took a few years of playing with different business models he didn't like, he always excelled, and today finds himself in charge of two companies that have him financially set for life. IMPORTANT: be sure to look out for the 5 minutes or so about one third into the interview where I ask Neil to break down what link building techniques work in SEO today. This is straight from the horses mouth from a guy who is on top of the SEO game and has worked for some huge companies. Relevant Links: QuickSprout.com CrazyEgg.com KISSmetrics.com Mechanical Turk www.blogsvertise.com/ www.prserve.com/ Downloads Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 24 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Yaro Starak no 50:18 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10979-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> From Iranian Refugee, To Successful But Unfulfilled Corporate Employee, Then Self-Made Info Entrepreneur – The Farnoosh Brock Story http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10939/farnoosh-brock/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10939/farnoosh-brock/#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:17:06 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10939

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10939/farnoosh-brock/feed/ 25 ebook creation,farnoosh brock,getting things done,information publishing,productivity,quit your job Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 60 Minutes - 29 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - Farnoosh Brock fled with her family from Iran to Turkey ... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 60 Minutes - 29 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Farnoosh Brock fled with her family from Iran to Turkey when she was eleven years old. They were supposed to leave only for a three-week holiday, but they never came back, choosing to depart from their war torn homeland for a better life. After three years in Turkey, Farnoosh finds herself in America, where she struggles to fit into the culture, but manages to get by and eventually enters college. From there she excels and finds herself in a successful corporate career, earning more than six figures a year. Despite enjoying a fantastic career, Farnoosh feels unfulfilled. Her job isn't stimulating or challenging, and even though it only requires four hours a day and she can work from home, she quits to start her own business. Farnoosh transitions into a full time blogger and information marketer. She manages to build a following and successfully launches a product on travel, which unfortunately doesn't do great, but she knows what went wrong. Learning from her mistakes, Farnoosh launches another product, this time helping people with exercises, and she has a profitable product. She builds on her success, moving into the Green Juicing market and has another successful product on her hands. Next she begins coaching to help corporate people with their career and offers advice on how to leave the corporate world if they would like to follow in her footsteps. What's so amazing about this story is Farnoosh has done all of this in less than two years from the point she quit her job. This woman has some serious hustle. Of course I had to know HOW she manages to produce so much and so quickly. From building up a successful blog audience, to launching information products and all the steps needed to do that (sales page, product creation, email list, etc), having a best seller on Kindle, speaking at events - Farnoosh somehow manages to do it all in such a short period of time and almost entirely by herself! If you want to hear Farnoosh answer my question about how she does it and learn her story from start to the present, listen to this interview. Relevant Links: www.ProlificLiving.com/ Downloads Download the MP3 [ 60 Minutes - 29 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Yaro Starak no 59:46 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10939-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> What To Do When You Feel Trapped By Your Business From An Entrepreneur Who Escaped: Barnaby Andersun http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10856/barnaby-andersun/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10856/barnaby-andersun/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:40:46 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10856

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10856/barnaby-andersun/feed/ 5 barnaby andersun,brandaloud,business growth strategy,sell your business,start a small business,the green crowd Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 24 MB ] - Download the text transcript PDF [ 21 Pages ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 24 MB ] Download the text transcript PDF [ 21 Pages ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes This is an interview for anyone who has found themselves in a situation where their business is a trap. You want to leave but you can't because without you the business doesn't work, the staff depend on you and you're so invested in it, you can't even imagine how to quit. Barnaby Andersun found himself in a situation much like this. Although he enjoyed his business to begin with, after more than ten years running it, he really wanted to move on, but figuring out how to do so was a challenge. In this interview you will hear how Barnaby missed out on many amazing opportunities during the first dot com rush, then eventually learned that he needed leverage to become really successful and grow a business beyond just himself. This lead to hiring employees, which helped him build a bigger business, but also led to more responsibilities and more stress. Barnaby did find a way out, which he talks about during this interview. Today he is a fresh entrepreneur, working on several different projects, including a green project crowdsourcing platform called The Green Crowd, and an innovative brand research service called Brand Aloud. If you are currently running a business, feel trapped and want to leave, or you are still a one person show and want to hear how someone went from solo-prenuer and managed the growth jump to small company with a team of 12, Baranby is a man to listen to. Barnaby also told me he was happy to reply to any questions you may have as comments in reply to this blog post, so please do not be shy! Relevant Links: www.BrandAloud.com www.thegreencrowd.com Downloads Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 24 MB ] Download the text transcript PDF [ 21 Pages ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes [spoiler]YARO: Hello, this is Yaro Starak and welcome to the Entrepreneurs-Journey podcast. Online with me right now is Barnaby AndersUn, who is a long-time friend of mine, a fellow entrepreneur who I've connected with here and there for many years for all kinds of different reasons not just business. Barnaby is an avid meditation expert. I don't know if you can be an expert on meditation, I guess you can. but Barnaby does a lot of it and we can perhaps touch on that at some point. As well as having had his own business and selling it and starting up a couple of interesting start-ups at the moment too. We are going to talk about this entire story behind Barnaby and hopefully we can learn a lot. So Barnaby, thank you for joining me. BARNABY: Wow. It's great to be here and the entire story, that sounds quite formidable. I'm sure we'll have some fun. YARO: Dauting, yes. Barnaby, you are an Aussie, I believe, from... BARNABY: Yes. YARO: Born and raised. BARNABY: Yes I was born, brought up in Sydney in the Blue Mountains, that's where I spent my childhood. And then my adolescence was down in Geelong, near Melbourne, moved up to Brisbane in '95. Basically, I moved here the month that the World Wide Web pretty much started. That's when things started to reallytake off for me on the business front. YARO: How old were you then? BARNABY: In '95, I was 24. I just started my family. My daughter was on her way so it was a massive time of change. I've already been working in the tech industry for about two years in Sydney for a very small software company doing design and technical writing. There was no Internet, although there was nothing that anybody... Compuserv was the thing that we were into back then, so it was a very different time. YARO: Your background then. Did you study design and these technical subjects in a university degree or technical qualification after high school? How did you get into it? Yaro Starak no 50:28 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10856-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> From Army Officer, To $373 Million Dollar Exit From Pipe Networks, Tech Entrepreneur Stephen Baxter Reveals All http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10858/stephen-baxter/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10858/stephen-baxter/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:53:17 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10858

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10858/stephen-baxter/feed/ 16 pipe networks,river city labs,senet,start up scene brisbane,stephen baxter,steve baxter Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 40 Minutes - 19 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes - Stephen Baxter is becoming a bit of an icon in my hometown of... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 40 Minutes - 19 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes Stephen Baxter is becoming a bit of an icon in my hometown of Brisbane. He's put in his own time and money to foster the start up scene with his River City Labs co-working space. He is helping a select few start ups with advice and seed funding, plus he has the reputation of a tech entrepreneur who has exited from some big deals, the biggest being the $373 million sale of PIPE networks. Although we were a little bit tight for time with this interview, Steve did manage to share a lot of the inside story behind his first success, SEnet, an ISP started in the late 1990s, and then PIPE networks, a player in the fibre networks industry in Australia. The interview covers his younger days leaving school early and then joining the army, were he indulged his fascination with tech, in this case "army toys", and then later computers when he began studies at university. Steve explains how he started his ISP from a rented house with six telephone lines (back in the dial-up days) and grew it to the 7th largest ISP in Australia at the time. His company was acquired by Ozemail just before the dot com bust of the early 2000s. Steve then took time off, bought himself a boat and went fishing. He was gone from business for almost a year, before he was lured back in to partner on PIPE Networks, a company that helped reduce bandwidth costs by connecting often competing companies together to share bandwidth. Eventaually PIPE Networks floated on the stock market to help fund the roll out of cable infrastructure, resulting in a $14 million capitalisation. Steve later left the company's day-to-day operations to work at Google in California, where he lasted for a year, before returning to Australia to help finalize the $373 sale of PIPE Networks. Today Steve is the founder of the not-for-profit co-working space, River City Labs, a large office space where start ups can rent a table office, share resources and connect with similar entrepreneurs in Brisbane. If you're looking for a big multi-million dollar success story, this is an interview to listen to. Thanks to Steve for sharing and please leave any questions you have as comments to this post. Relevant Links: www.rivercitylabs.net Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 40 Minutes - 19 MB ] Yaro Starak no 40:01 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10858-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Bret Thomson Reveals How He Became A Six-Figure Copywriter (Plus Tips For Getting Your Copy Done Cheap) http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10833/bret-thomson/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10833/bret-thomson/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:49:16 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10833

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10833/bret-thomson/feed/ 14 bret thomson,copywriter,Copywriting,mal emery,personal development,tony robbins Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 61 Minutes - 29 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - Bret Thomson is a good buddy of mine and an exceptionally sk... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 61 Minutes - 29 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Bret Thomson is a good buddy of mine and an exceptionally skilled copywriter. He's one of those guys who earns at least $10,000 per copy contract and in this interview you will learn why. Bret began began his working life selling nuts and bolts, using the income to fuel his social life. Eventually he became bored of the nuts and bolts business and after discovering a Tony Robbins book became a devoted practitioner of personal development. This lead to attending many events and seminars. One event in particular, by Mal Emery, a well known Australian direct response marketer, introduced him to the world of copywriting, and he hasn't looked back since. In this interview you will hear how Bret landed his first copy client, an $1,800 job, and then went on to get a full time, six figure contract. Bret also has some great lessons on what goes into good copywriting, including five tips that he states are the main reason he is a good copywriter, which most people don't do. There's also some advice in this interview towards the end for those of you who only have a budget in the few hundred dollar range, not the $10K+ range, if you need to get things like a sales video, sales page, landing page or opt-in page created for your product or service. Relevant Links: www.bretthomson.com Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 61 Minutes - 29 MB ] Yaro Starak no 1:01:33 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10833-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Would You Sell Everything You Own, Quit Your Job & Travel To Australia Just After Having Your First Baby? Adam Baker Did. This Is His Story… http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10794/adam-baker/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10794/adam-baker/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:00:51 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10794

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10794/adam-baker/feed/ 13 Adam Baker,get out of debt,i'm fine thanks,man vs debt,personal finance,quit your job Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 57 Minutes - 27 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - Adam Baker is a well known personal finance blogger. Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 57 Minutes - 27 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Adam Baker is a well known personal finance blogger. He established himself by doing something most people think is a bit, well, risky. Adam and his wife brought home their first baby girl from the hospital, and then he immediately quit his job. Their plan was to pay off the $18,000 in personal debt they had and save enough money to buy tickets to Australia and begin living life on their terms. To reach this goal, Adam and his wife sold almost everything they had, down to what they could fit into two backpacks. Adam became a stay-at-home dad for a year while they began this process and started a blog to chronicle the entire journey. Hence ManVsDebt.com was born. Needless to say his blog took off, but it was no fluke, Adam worked hard to both share his story and get to know other bloggers in his industry. There's some great blogging advice in this interview, in particular how Adam grew his audience during the first 18 months of blogging. Listen to this story and you will be inspired by someone who definitely does not make typical choices, in fact he almost always makes the counterintuitive choice given the situation he finds himself in, yet finds a way to make it work. Relevant Links: www.manvsdebt.com I'm Fine Thanks Documentary Preview and Kickstarter Campaign Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 57 Minutes - 27 MB ] Yaro Starak no 57:13 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10794-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Over $300,000 From A Website About Model Trains – Ian McConnell Reveals His Online Business Success Story http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10752/ian-mcconnell/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10752/ian-mcconnell/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 12:48:54 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10752

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10752/ian-mcconnell/feed/ 28 affiliate manager,clickbank affiliates,ebook marketing,model train business,niche website Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 57 Minutes - 27 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - I really do love these niche site success stories, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 57 Minutes - 27 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. I really do love these niche site success stories, especially when they feature such passion driven subjects (and I admit it, I think model trains are cool). Ian went from installing security fences in a less-than-safe Zimbabwe, to making his way to Australia for a better life for his family, and then managed to secure a full time living without needing a job thanks to an online business focused on model trains. What makes this story even more amazing is that Ian isn't a model train expert. He hasn't even had a train set since he was 11 years old! He managed to build the business and create content simply learning from other online resources. If you want some inspiration to create your own success story with a niche business, this is a must-listen to interview. Ian breaks down everything he did to make $82,000 in his first year with his website, then $90,000 in his second year and then sold his business for $150,000. Relevant Links: www.modeltrainsforbeginners.com www.inmyhomeoffice.com Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 57 Minutes - 27 MB ] Yaro Starak no 57:32 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10752-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> The Original Blog Profits Blueprint Audio Version http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10742/the-original-blog-profits-blueprint-audio-version/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10742/the-original-blog-profits-blueprint-audio-version/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 12:14:35 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10742

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10742/the-original-blog-profits-blueprint-audio-version/feed/ 14 Blog Mastermind,how to blog,internet business,make money blogging,Online Marketing & Internet Business Guides,profitable blogs Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 101 Minutes - 24 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - I realize you probably already have my Blog Profits Bluepri... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 101 Minutes - 24 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. I realize you probably already have my Blog Profits Blueprint since it has been available for over five years now and has been downloaded by thousands of people. However I have never submitted the audio version to my podcast, so I'm posting it here now to get the download into iTunes and on my podcasts page. This is the original audio version I personally recorded using my own voice of the Blueprint report back in 2007. You might think that makes it dated, which it is in certain parts, however I was very careful to focus on the fundamentals of good and profitable blogging, so the advice stands the test of the time - especially the sections on strategy. It is still downloaded by at least 50 new people a day and demand has not ceased during the last five years. This is my most seminal training that has been referenced and endorsed by countless bloggers as a go-to-guide for making money with blogs. If you have never heard the audio version I recommend you download it now and have a listen. Even if you have read or heard the audio before, it's always worth going over again. Please hit the tweet and facebook share buttons if you think your followers would benefit from this. Chapter Breakdown: How To Make Money Blogging Blogging as a Business, Not a Job What’s Next? Who Is Yaro Starak? What Is A Blog And Why Are They So Popular? How Blogs Make Money The Two Key Ingredients For Attracting Attention Why Do You Blog? How To Choose Your Blog Topic – Passions Vs. Profits Let’s Talk Tactics Content + Marketing = Traffic What Is A Pillar? How Do You Create A Pillar? How To Market Your Blog Time vs. Reward Most People Are Lazy Communication Channels The Power of Leverage Compound Effects Think Big Picture, Work Little Picture Traffic Tactics Peer Relationships Network Effects Start With Your Peers Bigger and Better Content Pillars It’s Time To Make Money Can Blogs Be A Stable Income Source? The Holy Grail of Blog Monetization - Recursive Affiliate Income The Next Best Option – Direct Advertisers The Problem with Google AdSense Other Monetization Options My Top Blog Monetization Methods Turn Your Blog Into A Business Why Most Bloggers Fail Do You Have Enough Information To Succeed? Congratulations! – Now Get To Work Advice For Beginners, The Lost And Confused Would You Like Me To Coach You? Thank You For Your Attention Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 101 Minutes - 24 MB ] Yaro Starak no 1:41:05 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10742-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> An Unusual Interview With World Traveling, Book Writing, Internet Giant, Chris Guillebeau http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10655/chris-guillebeau/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10655/chris-guillebeau/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 08:21:00 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10655

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10655/chris-guillebeau/feed/ 9 $100 startup,chris guillebeau,lifestyle design,online income stream,quit your job,the art of non-conformity Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 56 Minutes - 27 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - This is no ordinary podcast interview with Chris Guillebeau. Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 56 Minutes - 27 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. This is no ordinary podcast interview with Chris Guillebeau. I say that because you have probably seen a lot of interviews surfacing with Chris lately and over the years as a multiple book author, world traveler, blogger and information marketer. This interview is different because...well, Chris told me it was. Maybe he was just being nice, but he said at the end of our interview that he enjoyed this one more than most. That's probably because I went back in time with Chris to take us into his past and learn the roads he walked to get where he is today. In this interview Chris revealed... How he quit school pretty much right at the start of high school. Normally your parents would not be pleased about this, however Chris's parents were just happy he wasn't stealing cars anymore. How he then went to community college, then university (actually two universities at the same time), and ended up graduating earlier than people who finished high school. Then he explains his first internet income stream selling on eBay, which earned him enough income to not need a job. How he found himself on a boat in west africa as a volunteer, which lead to becoming a rep for the volunteer organisation, traveling around the world meeting presidents and dignitaries. Then how he returned to the USA, moving to Seattle, started a post graduate degree, dabbled in different internet projects, did consulting, made money with adsense and then information products and of course, wrote books. Chris packs a lot into his life (he visits about 25 different countries a year and runs live events too). This interview will reveal bits and pieces of how he does it all, and lives a life of non-conformity (the theme of Chris's website and book). Also be sure to check out Chris's latest book, The $100 Startup, which I suspect will appeal to a lot of EJ readers who are on a budget. Relevant Links: ChrisGuillebeau.com The $100 Startup Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 56 Minutes - 27 MB ] Yaro Starak no 56:08 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10655-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How A Guy With A Full Time Job Built A $2,000 A Month AdSense Income Niche Site And Then Sold It For $200,000 – Patrick Meninga Tells His Story http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10542/how-a-guy-with-a-full-time-job-built-a-2000-a-month-adsense-income-niche-site-and-then-sold-it-for-200000-patrick-meninga-tells-his-story/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10542/how-a-guy-with-a-full-time-job-built-a-2000-a-month-adsense-income-niche-site-and-then-sold-it-for-200000-patrick-meninga-tells-his-story/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 00:03:04 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10542

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10542/how-a-guy-with-a-full-time-job-built-a-2000-a-month-adsense-income-niche-site-and-then-sold-it-for-200000-patrick-meninga-tells-his-story/feed/ 61 addiction website,adsense income,niche marketing,niche website,patrick meninga,spiritualriver Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 60 Minutes - 29 MB ] - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - Apologies for the tiny bit of static that came through in th... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 60 Minutes - 29 MB ] Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Apologies for the tiny bit of static that came through in the recording. This is one great interview if you are looking for a step-by-step story of how a guy can manage a full time job and develop a niche site income during his spare time. It's also incredibly inspirational if you are new to this game of making money online. Patrick didn't do anything unusual. He simply built a website about addiction (which he personally had recovered from) and then filled it with incredibly valuable content from his own experiences and knowledge. It helps that he is a prolific writer, but that doesn't take away from the fact that he had to sit down and get the work done, and find the time to do so around working a full time job. Make sure you listen to the interview where Patrick talks about the hardcore writing sessions he would commit to, producing as many as 400 articles in a month while on holiday from his job! He also explains how his adsense income grew slowly at first and what he did to grow it from $100 a month, to $200, then $300, $600, $1,000 and $2,000. Patrick ends his story explaining how he stumbled across a buyer for his site and managed to secure his dream price - $200,000, enough money to invest and live off so he didn't need a job again, while he moved on to new online projects. And yes of course, he did quit his job. Tips From Patrick: Give yourself a "daily quota" - For example, write every day and you will become better at it and quicker too Know your subject well and keeping a quota is easy because you have lived it Do keyword research within your existing statistics to find good topics to focus on (where the traffic is) Ask for your dream money and someone may just say yes Relevant Links: http://www.spiritualriver.com/ http://www.makemoneywithnowork.com/ Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 60 Minutes - 29 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10542-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Madeline Veenstra Explains How She Achieved Early Startup Success Combining Fashion With A Wiki http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10551/madeline-veenstra-wikifashion/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10551/madeline-veenstra-wikifashion/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:49:11 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10551

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10551/madeline-veenstra-wikifashion/feed/ 11 brisbane startup,fashion wiki,madeline veenstra,wiki fashion Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - I've been watching the startup community here in Australia a lot recently. Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. I've been watching the startup community here in Australia a lot recently. This is because of my own interest having a startup and because things are heating up in Australia in general when it comes to tech startups getting media coverage and investment funding. One of the standout startups I keep hearing about is WikiFashion.com, a wiki for fashion started by a young lady named Madeline Veenstra, who happens to live in the same city as me, Brisbane. Madeline started the site with her then boyfriend now fiancee as the technical founder, beginning with just your basic Wiki installation and the desire to fill it with all things fashion. It took off and she quickly found herself in charge of a site with traffic and an income stream from advertising large enough to live off. Now Madeline has begun taking the next step, seeking funding to help grow her project and move to New York, one of the best cities if you work in the fashion industry. I called up Madeline and asked to do an interview so we could learn how she started her website, grew it and what advice she would have for other entrepreneurs. I do have to apologise that we sort of geeked out a bit on the "Brisbane startup" aspect since we are both from Brisbane and have startups, but despite this I know you will get a lot of inspiration from hearing Madeline's story so far. Enjoy the podcast and please take a look at WikiFashion to see what Madeline and her community have created. Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 28 Minutes - 13 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10551-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How To Fire Yourself: Chris Ducker Reveals How He Removed Himself From His 300 Employee Company http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10032/chris-ducker/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10032/chris-ducker/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:00:22 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=10032

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After ending his marriage, Chris Ducker packed his bags and moved to the Philippines for a fresh start. A few short years later he was married again with a … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/10032/chris-ducker/feed/ 41 4 hour workweek,chris ducker,outsource your business,philippines outsourcing,virtual business lifestyle,virtual ceo,yourwebpa Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 63 Minutes - 30 MB ] - After ending his marriage, Chris Ducker packed his bags and moved to the Philippines for a fresh sta... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 63 Minutes - 30 MB ] After ending his marriage, Chris Ducker packed his bags and moved to the Philippines for a fresh start. A few short years later he was married again with a new family and a successful business with over 300 employees. Next Chris began the process of removing himself from his business, slowly relinquishing control of different roles until he was completely free. The company continues to grow and deliver service to their customers, while Chris explores new entrepreneurial projects, including a blog where he teaches others how to become a "virtual CEO". In this interview Chris breaks down his entire background story, including how he came to the Philippines, started a telemarketing outsourcing company and grew it by hiring new staff just as he sold services to customers in other countries. Chris also explains how he was able to slowly remove himself from his business, hiring key staff to perform roles he used to do, to the point where he was no longer needed. After you listen to the interview, you can check out the website Chris currently runs - VirtualBusinessLifestyle.com VirtualStaffFinder.com YourWebPA.com live2sell.com OutsourceToThePhillipines.com Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 63 Minutes - 30 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=10032-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How To Turbo Charge Your Ability To Learn With Clinton Swaine http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/9764/clinton-swaine/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/9764/clinton-swaine/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:28:29 +0000 Neroli Makim http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=9764

Greetings once again fellow entrepreneur, it’s with great pleasure that I introduce you to Clinton Swaine, who inspired this second article in the Creative Visionary series (the first being Marcin Jacubowski).

Just to jog your memory, this series is designed to inspire you with examples of living individuals who are contributing in extraordinary ways and remind you … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/9764/clinton-swaine/feed/ 15 accelerated learning,clinton swaine,frontier trainings,learning with play,structured games for adults Greetings once again fellow entrepreneur, it’s with great pleasure that I introduce you to Clinton Swaine, who inspired this second article in the Creative Visionary series (the first being Marcin Jacubowski). - Just to jog your memory, Greetings once again fellow entrepreneur, it’s with great pleasure that I introduce you to Clinton Swaine, who inspired this second article in the Creative Visionary series (the first being Marcin Jacubowski). Just to jog your memory, this series i... Neroli Makim no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=9764-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Have You Listened To The “I Love Marketing” Podcast? http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8546/i-love-marketing/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8546/i-love-marketing/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:00:40 +0000 Leevi Romanik http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=8546

I firmly believe that some understanding of marketing is vital to succeed online.

The Internet offers us a great ability to quickly test ideas and get products or ideas out into the public for a low cost. So what I call the “barrier to entry” for starting up a business is very low, especially relative to a … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8546/i-love-marketing/feed/ 5 How Jenna Bagwell Makes $100,000 Selling Virtual Goods In Second Life http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/9255/how-jenna-bagwell-makes-100000-selling-virtual-goods-in-second-life/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/9255/how-jenna-bagwell-makes-100000-selling-virtual-goods-in-second-life/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:00:37 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=9255

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Apologies for the slight clicking noise you hear in this recording when Jenna speaks. This is a very unique story, so I hope you can get past the clicks … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/9255/how-jenna-bagwell-makes-100000-selling-virtual-goods-in-second-life/feed/ 13 jenna bagwell,lindon dollars,online gaming,second life,virtual worlds Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 48 Minutes - 17 MB ] - Apologies for the slight clicking noise you hear in this recording when Jenna speaks. Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 48 Minutes - 17 MB ] Apologies for the slight clicking noise you hear in this recording when Jenna speaks. This is a very unique story, so I hope you can get past the clicks and enjoy what Jenna has to say. Jenna Bagwell is an entrepreneur. Her market however is a bit unusual. She runs a business that exists primarily in the online game, Second Life. To call it a "game" however really isn't accurate. It's a virtual world. You may have heard of Second Life before, a place where hundreds of thousands of people log on every day and take control of an avatar that represents them in the virtual world. Much of what you can do in the real world can be done in the world of Second Life, and that's how Jenna has managed to create a business empire bringing in more than $100,000 a year. She makes her living working from home, logging on each day and selling virtual goods. She's also a real estate mogul, renting plots of virtual land to other people and a currency trader, selling the virtual dollars used in the game called Linden Dollars. All of this might sound a little strange to you (it certainly did for me!), so if you wondering how exactly Jenna can make so much real money in a virtual world, this is a must-listen to interview. I know you will find it fascinating, just as I did. After you listen to the interview you can also check out Jenna's Websites - http://www.gamerzfix.com http://www.virtualprofitblueprint.com/ Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 48 Minutes - 17 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=9255-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How To Conduct A Quality Podcast Interview In 7 Steps http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/6837/how-to-conduct-a-quality-podcast-interview-in-7-steps/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/6837/how-to-conduct-a-quality-podcast-interview-in-7-steps/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:52:41 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=6837

Six months after starting this blog back in 2005 I purchased what at the time was a cutting edge MP3 player, called an iRiver. It was a 20GB HDD MP3 player, a principal competitor to the dominant iPod.

I didn’t get an iPod because I wasn’t a mac user yet. I wasn’t a fan of itunes (I’m still not … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/6837/how-to-conduct-a-quality-podcast-interview-in-7-steps/feed/ 58 interview tips,interviewing advice,microphones for podcasts,podcaster,snowball by blue,voice recording software Six months after starting this blog back in 2005 I purchased what at the time was a cutting edge MP3 player, called an iRiver. It was a 20GB HDD MP3 player, a principal competitor to the dominant iPod. - I didn't get an iPod because I wasn't a mac use... Six months after starting this blog back in 2005 I purchased what at the time was a cutting edge MP3 player, called an iRiver. It was a 20GB HDD MP3 player, a principal competitor to the dominant iPod. I didn't get an iPod because I wasn't a mac use... Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=6837-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How Scott Valdez Bootstrapped His Way To A 6-Figure Income Helping People Outsource Their Love Life http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/6342/scott-valdez-virtual-dating-assistants/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/6342/scott-valdez-virtual-dating-assistants/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 10:45:16 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=6342

This was a really fun interview for me.

Why? Because Scott Valdez, my guest entrepreneur on today’s podcast, started a business called Virtual Dating Assistants. Scott’s business is all about outsourcing your online dating so you only have to show up to go on the dates.

Online Dating

I have a confession to make: I have done … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/6342/scott-valdez-virtual-dating-assistants/feed/ 35 match.com,okcupid,online dating outsourcing,plenty of fish,scott valdez,virtual dating assistants This was a really fun interview for me. - Why? Because Scott Valdez, my guest entrepreneur on today's podcast, started a business called Virtual Dating Assistants. Scott's business is all about outsourcing your online dating so you only have to show ... This was a really fun interview for me. Why? Because Scott Valdez, my guest entrepreneur on today's podcast, started a business called Virtual Dating Assistants. Scott's business is all about outsourcing your online dating so you only have to show up to go on the dates. Online Dating I have a confession to make: I have done online dating. Back when I did it the first time in the early 2000s (I call this online dating 1.0) there was major stigma surrounding the whole concept. You wouldn't talk about it to other people - it wasn't something considered "normal". I gave up after a few months and some not-so-fun experiences. Today online dating is an accepted way to meet people, with all kinds of regular guys and girls using dating sites every day (online dating 2.0 - it has become mainstream). I gave online dating a second shot in the last couple of years and had much better experiences, however, like all forms of dating, it still requires work. Finding people, approaching them, getting to know them and seeing if there is chemistry between both parties is a laborious, but hopefully enjoyable process. When it comes to online dating, much like Internet marketing, you have to figure out what you want, then start searching for people, initiate contact, make sure you have a good profile (sales page) to "market" yourself so they respond (this is like an opt-in to an email list - an indication of interest), and then you hope that it leads to a date, which you can call a conversion in direct marketing speak. That might not sound romantic, but as processes, online dating and information marketing are very similar. Scott Valdez certainly agrees. He trained himself to become an online dating expert simply because he found it his preferred method to meet people. He realized, as most people who use online dating eventually discover, it might take a few dates to find someone you click with, which takes time and effort. Automating The Online Dating Process Scott came to understand that he could free up his time and go on many more dates if he could find a way to speed up the online communication process. In short, he outsourced his online dating to other people, who he paid to help set up dates. This might sound simple, but there is an art to it, and it needs to be heavily integrated - you can't simply tell someone to go find you potential matches, you still need to pick who you like and stay aware of whom you will go on dates with. That doesn't mean that much of the process, including profile writing and email writing can't be automated. Consider too that most people don't know what goes into a good profile or how best to set up dates quickly. There is a science, something when applied that can drastically improve how many dates you have coming your way each month. Selling The Service Needless to say, helping people to get more dates from online sites is an in-demand service, and Scott was smart enough to see the need and launch a business around it. In particular those in busy careers, such as doctors, lawyers, pilots and yes - entrepreneurs - tend to use the service and have the money to pay a premium price. I won't spoil the details, you will have to listen to the interview to learn how Scott went from quitting his job while living in Argentina and only a couple of weeks later having to put new clients on to a waiting list because he couldn't service the demand (and the service costs as much as $1440 a month!). Today Scott has a six figure online business, which he manages living in Argentina, coordinating his team who help people to meet other people using the world wide web. You can find out more about Scott's business here: VirtualDatingAssistants.com Here is the MP3 download. Enjoy the interview... Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 60 Minutes - 57 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=6342-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> From Video Games To Netbooks: How Chris Guthrie Made $150,000 Online After Losing His Job http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/4830/chris-guthrie/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/4830/chris-guthrie/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:00:08 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=4830

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Chris Guthrie is like your every day guy. He’s into video games, he likes computers, he studied marketing at Western Washington University, worked a full time job first … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/4830/chris-guthrie/feed/ 43 chris guthrie,flippa,google adsense,niche marketing,review sites,website flipping Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 47 Minutes - 11 MB ] Chris Guthrie is like your every day guy. He's into video games, he likes computers, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 47 Minutes - 11 MB ] Chris Guthrie is like your every day guy. He's into video games, he likes computers, he studied marketing at Western Washington University, worked a full time job first as a game tester with Microsoft, and later in sales selling IT equipment. He also happened to be really good at the game Halo 2, so good that he decided to use his skill to create a website about the game to help professional Halo players (yes there are professional video game players!). Thus an internet marketing career began. Chris started recording his game performances and shared the footage as video on his Halo site. Eventually he added a forum and thanks to the community he built, was able to start making money with advertising programs like AdSense. His next major success was with review sites, in particular one site that reviewed netbooks (small laptops) just as they were becoming popular. Thanks in particular to income from the Amazon affiliate program Chris was able to leave the workforce and become a full time internet marketer (well he actually was fired!). Next Chris began buying and selling websites and creating more niche sites using his review site formula. Less than two years after starting his netbook site, he sold it for more than six figures using an investment banker as a broker. Hear The Complete Story Chris went from getting fired in 2009 to earning well over $150,000 in 2010 from the Amazon affiliate program and other income streams, and today makes his entire living online. Listen to this interview with Chris as he takes you back over his entrepreneur journey, including how he started his websites, how he made money from them and how he became serious about buying and selling websites. Websites mentioned during the interview: MakeMoneyOnTheInternet.com GamingVidz.com NetbookReviews.com Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 47 Minutes - 11 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=4830-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> From Artist To Medical Entrepreneur: How Jeff Barson Makes A Million A Year Online http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/4230/jeff-barson/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/4230/jeff-barson/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:36:52 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=4230

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Many years ago a new writer came on board a blog I used to own called SmallBusinessBranding.com. His name was Jeff Barson and his industry is business advice for … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/4230/jeff-barson/feed/ 44 jeff barson,medical spa md,membership site,outsourcing,sell your art Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 58 Minutes - 14 MB ] Many years ago a new writer came on board a blog I used to own called SmallBusinessBranding.com. Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 58 Minutes - 14 MB ] Many years ago a new writer came on board a blog I used to own called SmallBusinessBranding.com. His name was Jeff Barson and his industry is business advice for cosmetic surgeons, at least that's the best label I can apply. More recently Jeff and I reconnected as he wanted to tell me he was now in charge of a very successful membership site (he had studied my Membership Site Mastermind program, among many other things, hence the connection). I asked Jeff if he'd like to tell his story on my podcast and he agreed. Little did I know Jeff has a history first as an artist, which you will hear about during the beginning portion of this interview, including how Jeff was able to earn enough money as an artist living in New York to retire (clearly a rare achievement in that industry!). Leaving the art world Jeff embarked into a partnership with a family member to set up medical practices, which later led to writing about how to run and market a successful surgery on a blog and community website. Today Jeff is in charge of a million dollar online empire with a range of successful websites. Listen to this interview and learn exactly how Jeff managed to build a very successful and influential online community of medical professionals, and how he has been able to generate some fairly significant revenue streams as a result. Jeff's Websites - Medical Spa MD Freelance MD Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 58 Minutes - 14 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=4230-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Blogging In French: Olivier Roland Proves There Is Money To Be Made Helping People In Other Languages http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/4035/olivier-roland-french-blogger/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/4035/olivier-roland-french-blogger/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:23:00 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=4035

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Many a time I’ve received a question from a person who has English as a second language, regarding their options for writing a blog and whether they should focus … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/4035/olivier-roland-french-blogger/feed/ 40 books that can change your life,french internet marketer,french problogging,make money blogging,olivier roland,personal mba,Product Launch Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 59 Minutes - 28 MB ] Many a time I've received a question from a person who has English as a second language, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 59 Minutes - 28 MB ] Many a time I've received a question from a person who has English as a second language, regarding their options for writing a blog and whether they should focus on English since most success stories seem to be from English websites. I almost always recommend they consider their native tongue first, as the opportunities there are potentially significant due to the reduced competition compared to the English market. In this interview Olivier Roland demonstrates that you can enter a non-English market and become a leader, often simply because the market is underdeveloped and you will have early mover advantage. This means you can go after very lucrative top level niches like weight loss, dating and of course, making money online. The French Problogger In this case study interview you will hear how Olivier began as an entrepreneur running a computer software and hardware company started when he was just 19 (he never completed his highschool qualification). His business, while successful, did not offer the lifestyle he desired. To put it simply, he was working way too hard, with 70 hour weeks the norm, looking after his employees and customers. After reading the 4-Hour Workweek from Tim Ferriss, Olivier was inspired to change things, which led him to Steve Pavlina's blog, where Steve's example of making $40,000 a month from affiliate products appeared like a great model to follow. Next Olivier came across Darren Rowse's Problogger blog, which eventually led him here, to Entrepreneurs-Journey. Olivier started his own blog in the technology niche, since that was the area he had the most experience, however it was a false start as his blog never gained the traction he wanted, although he learned a lot about blogging. He began translating the work of Leo Babauta from ZenHabits into a French blog next, which proved somewhat successful, but because it wasn't original work Olivier didn't feel as connected to the project, he wanted something of his own creation. Olivier next project was a blog chronicling his journey to read one book from the Personal MBA a week. The blog known as "des-livres-pour-changer-de-vie.fr", or in English, Books That Can Change Your Life, established a following, and Olivier was able to make a couple of hundred dollars a month from AdSense and selling books via Amazon's affiliate program. Then for the first time, Olivier spent money on a course, when he joined Blog Mastermind and diligently applied many of the lessons building his blog over the next twelve months. The big success story came when Olivier decided to launch a product. To do so he surveyed his audience asking them "what is the greatest frustration or problem you currently face?" The answer was procrastination and a lack of success launching their own business. Having had his own business for ten years, Olivier knew he could teach in this area. As a result of the survey Olivier had his first email list of about 300 subscribers, his most loyal fans, which he used to do an internal launch of a training program on how to start a business. After the launch he had a 3,000 euros a month income stream, charing 47 euros for a standard training program and 97 euros a month for the premium program with extra training. Three months later, after connecting with various French bloggers and other contacts, and recruiting some of them as affiliates, he did a full public launch, including videos, generating a 14,000 euros a month revenue stream. Here are links to Olivier's Blogs: http://www.des-livres-pour-changer-de-vie.fr/ [Books That Can Change Your Life] http://blogueur-pro.com/ [Problogging in French] Can You Target A Non-English Market? Despite Olivier's thick accent I know you will enjoy his story in this interview, even if you are an English marketer. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=4035-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How Erica Douglass Sold Her Hosting Business For $1.1 Million http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8721/how-erica-douglass-sold-her-business/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8721/how-erica-douglass-sold-her-business/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:29:11 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=3341

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Erica Douglass came on my radar years ago when I first heard word of her million dollar story and that she was blogging about online business. We meant to … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8721/how-erica-douglass-sold-her-business/feed/ 44 erica biz,erica douglass,rackshack,web hosting entrepreneur,webhostingtalk Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 38 Minutes - 55 MB ] Erica Douglass came on my radar years ago when I first heard word of her million dollar story and that she... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 38 Minutes - 55 MB ] Erica Douglass came on my radar years ago when I first heard word of her million dollar story and that she was blogging about online business. We meant to connect but only finally had a chance to do this interview for you now. Erica went on a pretty wild ride with a web hosting company she started from scratch herself, that almost went bust and just months later was sold for $1.1 million dollars. This is one story that is definitely a roller coaster ride, but as with all success stories there is a lot you can take away from both the good points and the bad points. Web hosting is an extremely cut-throat business. It's interesting to learn that Erica's business eventually profited not by targeting the small hosting accounts but by renting server space to larger companies. In the end good customer service and relationships made the difference. If you're interested in running a web services company, this is definitely a podcast interview worth listening. You can learn more about Erica at her Erica.biz blog. Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 38 Minutes - 55 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=8721-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How To Start A Software Company And Exit At The Top: Interview With Michael Fountain, Co-Founder Of ModernBill http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8719/michael-fountain-modernbill/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8719/michael-fountain-modernbill/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:52:46 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=3303

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I was speaking to Michael Fountain on a 30 minute coaching call, which he qualified for as a bonus because he purchased a product via my affiliate link recently, … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8719/michael-fountain-modernbill/feed/ 30 gotphp,michael fountain,modernbill,plesk,software startup Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 49 Minutes - 71 MB ] I was speaking to Michael Fountain on a 30 minute coaching call, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 49 Minutes - 71 MB ] I was speaking to Michael Fountain on a 30 minute coaching call, which he qualified for as a bonus because he purchased a product via my affiliate link recently, and he happened to mention his previous life as a software developer. It turns out Michael was one of the co-founders of ModernBill, a billing platform primarily used by hosting companies. This was very interesting to me because I knew ModernBill from my previous business back in the early 2000s as a web host reseller. I never made huge money with webhosting, but for a while I hosted a handful of sites and did some very basic website design work while I was at university. During that time I spent a lot of hours inside the WebHostingTalk Forums, where I learned a ton about hosting. ModernBill was always the top recommendation when it came to billing customers and in fact many of the hosting fees I paid back then went through this software. I asked Michael what happened to ModernBill and he explained that he sold it off to a company called Parallels a few years ago, which was the company behind the PLESK server control panel, which I also used on all my reselling accounts back then. How To Start A Software Company This interview is all about how to start a software company while working a full time job, grow it to over 20 employees, then sell it off with a nice exit paycheck. Here's what I found really interesting about Michael's story: This is yet another start-up success story that began simply because a person had experienced a need, built a solution, then thought other people might need the solution as well, so started selling it Michael was part of a partnership, where two people with very different skills were able to come together and compliment each other and build a solid company ModernBill grew very quickly because it was first to offer a product in the web host billing market and Michael was very diligent, quickly adding new features requested by his customers Michael and his partner hired new staff as needs grew, filling roles as they became apparent, making for a very organic growth process Being passionate about what you do, and experiencing the same thing your customer experiences is a great combination because you know the problem intimately and have the skills to build the solution yourself Finding the right strategic partners was critical for creating new sources of revenue as the company expanded beyond just the software When it came time to sell the buyer surfaced from within the existing community Michael was a part of, so maintaining a connection to the industry you work in is very important You will enjoy this interview with Michael, especially if you're interested in launching an online software company. Make sure you check out his websites too - MichaelFountain.com and GotPHP.com. Mp3 Download Download the MP3 [ 49 Minutes - 71 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=8719-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How Yaro Started Making Money Online – The Complete Background Story http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2921/yaro-starak/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2921/yaro-starak/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:53:52 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2921

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You may have recently watched the split-up video segments of my presentation at the Hive networking event recently.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2921/yaro-starak/feed/ 44 internet marketing,Make Money Online,online business,yaro starak Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 46 Minutes - 21 MB ] - You may have recently watched the split-up video segments of my presentation at the Hive networking ... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 46 Minutes - 21 MB ] You may have recently watched the split-up video segments of my presentation at the Hive networking event recently. The audio on that presentation wasn't good, however I was also recording it via a clip-on microphone input to an Edirol audio recorder. I just transferred the MP3 and the audio turned out pretty good, so I've decided to share it with you here on my blog as a complete podcast of my uninterrupted presentation. This presentation takes you on an express journey through the last ten or so years of my life as an entrepreneur, including how I started my first money making website, then moved on to a proper online business model, eventually started blogging, creating information products and living the 2 Hour Work Day lifestyle. Toward the end of the presentation I covered some of the key concepts that have led to my success, like the 80/20 rule, leverage, strength analysis and business model selection. After that I take questions from the audience, which led to some interesting discussion. I hope you enjoy the podcast and are inspired to walk your own entrepreneurs journey. About the photo: If anyone needs a watch model, I'm available ;-) Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 46 Minutes - 21 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=2921-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Matt Mickiewicz, Founder Of Sitepoint, Flippa & 99Designs, Tells His Story http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2873/matt-mickiewicz/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2873/matt-mickiewicz/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:53:41 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2873

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Matt is the co-founder of one of the very first online forums I spent some time on, SitePoint.com, which today is a massive web community and information site. … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2873/matt-mickiewicz/feed/ 66 99designs,flippa,Matt Mikiewicz,sitepoint,start up web company,website flipping,website monetization Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 40 MB ] - Matt is the co-founder of one of the very first online forums I spent some time on, SitePoint.com, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 40 MB ] Matt is the co-founder of one of the very first online forums I spent some time on, SitePoint.com, which today is a massive web community and information site. Sitepoint became a near-daily visit for me when I was focusing on buying and selling websites. The Sitepoint forums contained a marketplace which became the leading place to buy and sell websites. This section of the community was recently separated into its own site, Flippa.com, which is by far the premier destination for website flipping and has tons of listings and cool features for those interested in buying or selling websites. Matt and his team recently launched the innovative 99Designs.com service, which is a fantastic idea, linking people who need design work done, with freelance designers. You can submit a project to 99Designs and in a matter of days have up to as many as a hundred potential designs to choose from. You pick the best design, who "wins" the payment for the job, and you get the design. All three of these sites are tremendously successful, and as a result Matt has established himself as a leading player in the web development community online. In this interview Matt takes us back to the very beginning of his online success story, starting with his first website created when he was just 15 years old. Matt found himself on the phone closing $10,000 advertising deals in between classes at school, earning enough to buy himself a new BMW with cash by the time he was just 16. This is an incredible story of big time online success, yet Matt still works from his home office in Vancouver. His business partner lives in Melbourne, where they have an office and team, and there's also a smaller office and team in San Francisco. If you're thinking big with your online business, this is definitely an interview to listen to. Matt reveals how his sites have grown large, how they test different methods to make money and what today is their largest income stream. Special Bonus From Matt Right at the end of the interview Matt surprised me with a special offer to try out 99Designs. If you need some design work done I strongly recommend this service, I just used it myself to get a logo done for my next project and it was a great experience. If you post a project on 99Designs before July 15 and then send an email to matt@99designs.com including the URL of your 99Designs project listing, Matt will upgrade your listing and throw in some other bonuses. 99Designs can be used for more than just logos, so if you need a website designed, a custom WordPress blog them, your business card or stationary designed, flyers, leaflets or pretty much any design work you can think of, 99Designs is a great opportunity to get lots of options created, and you just choose your favorite. Thanks to Matt for the interview and the bonus offer. Here is the interview link again - Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 30 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=2873-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How DJ Sean Gallagher Went From Broke To Surfing Mexico Thanks To His “How To DJ” Online Business http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2821/dj-sean-gallagher/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2821/dj-sean-gallagher/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:10:16 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2821

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One of the coolest thing about running this blog is the amazing people I meet, who are not just from my industry, but also in other industries doing really … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2821/dj-sean-gallagher/feed/ 94 dj sean gallagher,electronic music,how to dj,info marketing,information publishing business Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 43 Minutes - 20 MB ] - One of the coolest thing about running this blog is the amazing people I meet, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 43 Minutes - 20 MB ] One of the coolest thing about running this blog is the amazing people I meet, who are not just from my industry, but also in other industries doing really interesting things. Outside of Internet marketing, two of my passions are tennis and dance music. This blog has already gifted me some great connections in the tennis world, but for the first time recently, I met someone from the dance world - DJ Sean Gallgher. Sean emailed to introduce himself and explain what he is up to and I immediately took an interest in his story. Sean is a well traveled DJ from Vancouver in Canada, who has enjoyed an amazing career in the electronic music industry. What makes him particularly interesting, and why I invited Sean to do an interview, is that he currently makes his living by selling information products in the "How to DJ" market, which I think is just way cool. Sean is currently living out a year in Mexico with his girlfriend, spending the time surfing and working his online business, earning a healthy $8,000 to $15,000 a month. However the journey to get to where Sean is today was a rocky one. Although Sean has been successful as a DJ for a long time, his entrepreneurial career has been up and down, going as far as $100,000+ in debt with a failed online electronic music store, to taking a job selling cars (which he hated), to starting all over again with a new online business teaching how to DJ - and all of this before his 25th birthday! Listen to this interview and you will learn a lot about perseverance, even in the face of some challenging situations, where most people would have opted to stay in a boring job in order to recover, rather than continue to risk the entrepreneurial path. You will also learn the very practical steps Sean has taken to set up his online information publishing business, including how he creates training videos, builds his email list and finds buyers for his products. This is yet another success story that demonstrates if you are passionate about something, can teach it and others want to know how to do it, then you can sell what you know as information online. After you listen to the interview, make sure you visit Sean's websites - How To DJ Fast and StartupFreedom.com. Here is the interview link again - Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 43 Minutes - 20 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=2821-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How Fran Kerr Turned Her Acne Prone Skin Into A Profitable Blogging Empire http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2798/fran-kerr/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2798/fran-kerr/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:21:44 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2798

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2798/fran-kerr/feed/ 80 acne treatment,frances kerr,make money blogging,organic lifestyle,raw food,video marketing Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 55 Minutes - 76 MB ] - Download Text Transcript [ 36 Pages - PDF ] - This interview is one of the most exciting successful... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 55 Minutes - 76 MB ] Download Text Transcript [ 36 Pages - PDF ] This interview is one of the most exciting successful... Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=2798-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How Fitness Freak Ryan Lee Became A Millionaire Information Marketer http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2782/ryan-lee/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2782/ryan-lee/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:18:27 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2782

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Ryan Lee has a really impressive story, one that any person who has a passion that involves helping other people with problems, should hear.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2782/ryan-lee/feed/ 44 continuity programs,information publishing,membership websites,online business,personal training business,ryan lee,supplements business Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 55 Minutes - 74 MB ] - Ryan Lee has a really impressive story, one that any person who has a passion that involves helping ... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 55 Minutes - 74 MB ] Ryan Lee has a really impressive story, one that any person who has a passion that involves helping other people with problems, should hear. Ryan started out as a personal trainer and all around fitness freak. He worked hard to educate himself and then worked hard to build up a client base of people he helped as a personal trainer. That passion eventually lead to starting a website to share information about personal training, which eventually became a six figure online membership site, then several and eventually a multi-million dollar information publishing business. It all started with just Ryan, which is what makes this story so inspiring. Ryan literally started out just like you are probably right now - with nothing but your mind and body as a vehicle for leverage to build a business. He knuckled down, studied hard, served people and then leveraged the power of the Internet to break free of financial limitation. You will hear Ryan's passion in this interview, plus as I like to do, whenever Ryan said he did something, I stop and ask him the exact steps - like how exactly did he build his first website (with MS Frontpage!) and get traffic to it, and then how did he turn it into a membership site? This is a great interview, go listen to it now, and after you are done check out Ryan's site to learn more about what he does and how you can do it too - RyanLee.com Here's the download link for the recording - Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 55 Minutes - 74 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=2782-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> From Zero To Six Figures Online In Under A Year – The Tyrone Shum Story http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2747/tyrone-shum-story/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2747/tyrone-shum-story/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:23:05 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2747

This interview features Tyrone Shum, a serial entrepreneur from Sydney, who as you will hear considers himself a “generalist”.

I can tell you though, he’s good at one thing – copying me! I’ve had to laugh a few times when I’ve received emails from Tyrone (I’m on … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2747/tyrone-shum-story/feed/ 65 mass outsource,tyrone shum Click here to download the audio-only MP3 [ 54 MB ] - This interview features Tyrone Shum, a serial entrepreneur from Sydney, who as you will hear considers himself a "generalist". - I can tell you though, he's good at one thing - copying me! Click here to download the audio-only MP3 [ 54 MB ] This interview features Tyrone Shum, a serial entrepreneur from Sydney, who as you will hear considers himself a "generalist". I can tell you though, he's good at one thing - copying me! I've had to laugh a few times when I've received emails from Tyrone (I'm on his newsletter), and when I read them I notice the words are very familiar. Tyrone has literally taken up my invitation to "copy what I do" so far as copy and pasting some of the emails I use during launches, just changing a few words to match his products and websites. It has served him well, as he has managed to come online and within 12 months build up an income stream of over $10,000 a month selling information, following the blog + email list + membership site and affiliate marketing model I teach. Tyrone took part in my Membership Site Mastermind program and studied everything I do from my blog to the emails I send to my list. In terms of being an action taker, he's definitely one of the best people I know, and a stand-out performer from my program. Today Tyrone's niche is outsourcing, which he learned how to do with one of his previous businesses, turning it into an automated operation, requiring not much of his personal time to manage. He then went on to establish himself as an outsourcing expert, which is what his membership site Mass Outsource is about. However before he became an online information publisher and teacher, Tyrone had two successful businesses in some interesting niches. He got started as an entrepreneur with vending machines and then later on, due to his interest in Dragon Boat racing, started a shop selling Dragon Boat products (this is the business he eventually outsourced and used the experience to start his current online business). In the interview you will hear Tyrone explain how he has been able to succeed at three different businesses and how he so quickly became a six figure earner online (he did it in under 12 months!). You can find out more about Tyrone at TyroneShum.com. Here's the download link again for the MP3 of the interview - Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 54 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=2747-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: What Does James Schramko Do Differently To Succeed Online? http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2564/james-schramko/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2564/james-schramko/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:08:07 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2564

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I had the pleasure of joining James Schramko on a panel at Ed Dale’s coming home 2 live event in Melbourne recently.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2564/james-schramko/feed/ 66 internet business opportunity,james schramko,Online Marketing & Internet Business Guides Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 68 MB ] - I had the pleasure of joining James Schramko on a panel at Ed Dale's coming home 2 live event in Mel... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 68 MB ] I had the pleasure of joining James Schramko on a panel at Ed Dale's coming home 2 live event in Melbourne recently. James and I have known each other for a while, however I hadn't had a chance to get his full background story, so over dinner in Melbourne he gave me a rundown of how he went from the head of a Mercedes dealership (earning $300,000 a year!) to quitting that job to become a full time internet marketer, now earning seven figures a year. Whenever I talk to James I always leave slightly confused, but always impressed with what he manages to do. He runs his business from home, working with a team of contractors from around the world. He has more online income streams than you can count on two hands and two feet combined, and is always learning more and doing more. He's one of the best people I know in terms of speed of implementation - he just gets things done. In this interview I ask James to explain how he transitioned away from his well-paid, full time job, to replace that income and then some more, using the internet. There's one particular point you should take away from the podcast. James is earning big bucks because he's leveraging (and his students leverage too) a gap in the marketplace that exists right now and is an opportunity for virtually anyone reading this blog. This is the gap between what we know as online marketers, and what mainstream, offline business don't know. You can fill this gap, and earn a solid living too, in your area. If you want clarification of what I am talking about, listen to what James says in the interview. I'm sure you will find his story inspiring and very applicable to you as well. After you do that, go visit his blog and learn more about how James does what he does and how you can benefit from what he teaches - Internet Marketing Speed Here's the download link for the call - Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 68 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=2564-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How To Conduct A Quality Podcast Interview http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2501/how-to-conduct-a-quality-podcast-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2501/how-to-conduct-a-quality-podcast-interview/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:03:15 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2501

Six months after first starting this blog in 2005 I came across another form of online communication called a “Podcast”. Initially, like blogging, I had no idea what this term meant, but with some quick research I learned that podcasts and podcasting are all about creating audio files and syndicating them online via things like RSS. You can read … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2501/how-to-conduct-a-quality-podcast-interview/feed/ 52 Joanna Martin Explains How She Did A $60K Launch With A Tiny Email List http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2373/joanna-martin/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2373/joanna-martin/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:07:08 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2373

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Dr Joanna Martin used to be a practicing medical doctor in Tasmania, then left that role to become an aspiring actor. Today she is a professional speaker focusing specifically … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2373/joanna-martin/feed/ 45 joanna martin,online product launch,selling from the stage,selling info products,shift speaker training Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 40 Minutes - 55 MB ] - Dr Joanna Martin used to be a practicing medical doctor in Tasmania, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 40 Minutes - 55 MB ] Dr Joanna Martin used to be a practicing medical doctor in Tasmania, then left that role to become an aspiring actor. Today she is a professional speaker focusing specifically on how to sell from the stage. Joanna makes incredible money, to the tune of a seven figure business, by speaking around the world, however that's not what this interview is about. In late 2009 Joanna and her husband Greg were at an Internet marketing event I attended and we got talking about selling info products online. Joanna wanted to create a new income stream from the web, selling information products like continuity programs and home study courses, based on the materials they already had. While Joanna loves what she does on stage, having a stable online income source to match her profits from speaking is an important goal, so she's not dependent on being somewhere presenting live to make money. I gave Joanna and Greg access to my Membership Site Masterplan report and the Membership Site Mastermind course and they went away and immediately took action. The end result was a small trial launch of an info product to their existing list of just 1500 people, generating more than $60,000 in sales in a couple of weeks - not bad for such a tiny list and no affiliates. In this interview I asked Joanna to break down exactly what she did to launch her product and get such a tremendous return on such a small starting point. If you're interested in learning more about Joanna and selling from the stage, make sure you visit shiftspeakertraining.com/blueprint to download her free report, and also check out her personal blog, JoannaMartin.com.au Here's the download link again for the call - Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 40 Minutes - 55 MB ] And here's a reminder that Membership Site Mastermind is open too - How To Launch Your Info Product Online Membership Site Mastermind Training Program My coaching program on how to launch your own information product online is open again for a new intake of students. If you want to study the same materials Joanna did, take this course - www.membershipsitemastermind.com/SignUp/ Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=2373-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How To Profit Helping People Become Famous – Interview With Laura Roeder http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2226/laura-roeder/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2226/laura-roeder/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:37:57 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2226

Make sure you look out for Laura’s cat – she features in this interview too.

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This interview is a great story, which for many online entrepreneurs will seem very familiar – as it was for me.

Laura is young, but she’s not young in terms of how long … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2226/laura-roeder/feed/ 45 Will Hamilton Reveals How He Makes Six Figures Online Teaching Tennis http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2168/will-hamilton-tennis/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2168/will-hamilton-tennis/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:27:46 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=2168

(There’s a tiny bit of lag on this video, but it shouldn’t stop you from hearing the content.)

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This was the most highly anticipated podcast interview I have ever done (for me anyway) because it combines two of my all time favorite subjects -

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/2168/will-hamilton-tennis/feed/ 95 How Pat Flynn Lost His Job Then Made $203,219.04 In His First Year Online http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1860/pat-flynn/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1860/pat-flynn/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:41:35 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=1860

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1860/pat-flynn/feed/ 134 business opportunity,ebook busines,make money blogging,passive income,pat flynn Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 49 Minutes - 22 MB ] - Pat Flynn has an inspiring story that you must listen to if you are like many people around the worl... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 49 Minutes - 22 MB ] Pat Flynn has an inspiring story that you must listen to if you are like many people around the world who recently lost their job and want to transition to making an income online from your own business. Pat lost his job as an architect and decided to start an Internet business. His blog was originally set up as a website to store his notes while studying a special type of architecture qualification called the LEED exam. The blog started receiving lots of traffic because of his LEED notes. Some of Pat's readers emailed him and suggested he create a book on how to pass the exam, which he did simply by compiling his blog posts together in a sequence. Pat published his ebook and made $8,000 in his first month. After just one year of running his online business he has made $203,219.04, as reported in his Annual Passive Income Report. In this interview with Pat you will hear him break down his entire story, including how he set up his blog, how he created his ebook and sells it online. If you don't think your life can change in just a few short months thanks to the Internet, this interview will change your mind. Enjoy! Show Notes How Pat lost his job as an architecture during the economic downturn and started a blog What topic Pat wrote about on his blog that skyrocketed his traffic and led to making his first product How Pat was able to make $8,000 in his first month selling his ebook Pat explains how he managed his business from his iphone while in Hawaii, making $9,000 a week A step-by-step breakdown of how Pat started his blog, wrote his ebook by combining his blog posts, and then started selling it from his blog How Pat created a simple sales page and what shopping cart service he uses to sell his ebook Why Pat believes he is successful selling his first ebook online and others fail How Pat gets targeted traffic to his blog, mostly for free from Google Pat explains what elements of his sales page he tests using Google Optimizer Resources Free PDF Converters E-Junkie Shopping Cart GreenExamAcademy.com SmartPassiveIncome.com Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 49 Minutes - 22 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1860-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> How John Jonas Outsources To Full Time Staff For As Little As $200 Month http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1605/john-jonas/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1605/john-jonas/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:04:59 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=1605

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John Jonas and I spent several months trying to connect to get this interview done, but it was worth the wait.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1605/john-jonas/feed/ 79 4 hour workweek,contractors,hiring overseas,internet business manifesto,online business,outsourcing Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 73 Minutes - 113 MB ] - John Jonas and I spent several months trying to connect to get this interview done, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 73 Minutes - 113 MB ] John Jonas and I spent several months trying to connect to get this interview done, but it was worth the wait. I was referred to him via Adam Short from Niche Profit Classroom as a guy who has a unique insight into a particular type of outsourcing online - in this case, hiring people specifically from the Philippines. Why the Philippines? Well there are many reasons, most of which John outlines in this interview, and by the end of it I'm sure you will be rushing to look into this method yourself. This is a really, really good podcast interview. It's one of those discussions where the person being interviewed is willing to share the exact steps used to get something done. If you have ever considered doing any outsourcing online to help grow your business, listen to this call. Outsourcing Is Not Always Easy I've been telling people to "outsource" for many years, and unfortunately a lot of people come back to me with stories about how difficult it is to find quality contractors. Common wisdom with outsourcing is that you go to a site like elance.com, guru.com or rentacoder.com, submit a job and then attempt to find the best person to get the project done. This can work, but it's hit and miss and in most cases you have to go through some "bad" experiences before you get to the good people. John Jonas has a different system, one that focuses on hiring people full time at very affordable rates, and then establishing a long term relationship that's more like an outsourced employee than a odd job contractor, who only works with you when you have a project on. When I say a relationship with his outsourcers, John well and truly trusts his people. He's willing to give them access to his hosting accounts and even his Paypal account. There's a lot of trust required to be that comfortable letting other people, especially people in another country far away, have control over pretty much everything in your business. If you're curious how John can do this, listen to the interview and you will find out how. Show Notes How John started off and was able to quit his job thanks to online marketing How he first found out about outsourcing to the Philippines Why John stopped using elance type sites and instead started hiring full time John explains an entire case study of how he had his outsourcers set up an entire income stream that they manage without him Why John is able to trust his outsourcers with every aspect of his business What website options are available for outsourcing to the Philippines John takes us through an example of how to locate a Philippino worker using the website he uses to find good people We discuss the ethical concerns of hiring a full time worker for as little as $200 a month What John teaches in his ReplaceMyself.com website Want To Outsource To The Philippines? If you're interested in doing what John does, and getting access to more training materials and his system you can use to train your outsourcers once you hire them, check out John's site, ReplaceMyself.com. John spends much of his time helping to outsource the way he does because he enjoys it, and since so much of his business is outsourced already, he has the time to do so. If you want his help, check out - www.replacemyself.com Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 73 Minutes - 113 MB ] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1605-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Andrew Warner Reveals How He Created A $30 Million Dollar Internet Business http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1565/andrew-warner/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1565/andrew-warner/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:41:14 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=1565

Andrew Warner is passionate about entrepreneurship and loves talking with his fellow entrepreneurs. He came to my attention when he recently interviewed Gideon Shalwick on his current blog, Mixergy, which features tons of great video interviews with leading entrepreneurs.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1565/andrew-warner/feed/ 47 Interview With Katie Freiling On How Your Mindset Impacts Your Business http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1540/katie-freiling/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1540/katie-freiling/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:21:05 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=1540

Katie Freiling is an up and coming internet marketer who currently focuses on social media and blogging, however she came to my attention after watching a video she did about Eckhart Tolle.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1540/katie-freiling/feed/ 58 Podcast: How To Profit From Niche Websites By Adam Short – Part 1 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1044/niche-profit-classroom/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1044/niche-profit-classroom/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:35:56 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1044/niche-profit-classroom/

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1044/niche-profit-classroom/feed/ 116 adam short,internet business opportunities,niche marketing,niche profit classroom Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 46 Minutes - 21 MB] - Download Part 2 here - How To Profit From Niche Websites By Adam Short - Part 2 - Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 46 Minutes - 21 MB] Download Part 2 here - How To Profit From Niche Websites By Adam Short - Part 2 I've been asked many times whether I own other websites in various niches, all making money. The answer is no, I don't. All my websites focus on the same niche, and while in the past I spent some time buying and selling websites in different niches, now I focus on maintaining authority in one marketplace. Today I'm giving you part one of an interview with a man who does the opposite of me. His specialty is creating profitable websites in various niches. In fact, he owns 90 different websites all making money. His name is Adam Short, and in this call you will hear Adam explain exactly how he can build sites and make money from them despite targeting so many different topics. This Is Powerful Information I had to break this call down into two parts because Adam and I ended up speaking for an hour and twenty minutes. Adam really spilled the beans about everything he does, including how he chooses a niche (it's ridiculously simple), how he generates a list of keywords to target, how he gets content created, how he drives traffic and then turns that traffic into money using automated email marketing. Although Adam is not unique in what he does - there are plenty of niche marketers out there - his system is by far one of the simplest I've found and he was particularly good at explaining it on this call. He doesn't hold anything back during the interview, there are no secrets, and you will even learn what are some of the specific niches and websites he uses to make money currently. If you're the kind of person who doesn't feel capable of establishing dominance in one market and you're looking for a system of making money with websites in topic areas that you are not necessarily interested in, this could be the answer. After listening to the interview you will definitely have an idea of how it's done. Download Part 2 here - How To Profit From Niche Websites By Adam Short - Part 2 Show Notes Adam introduces himself and how he got into niche websites We learn Adam's very simple system for choosing a niche topic What keyword research you should do to check whether a niche is viable as a profit source Adam explains his traffic/keyword system for finding the high traffic/low competition keyword phrases How Adam gets content created for his sites In part two of the call you will hear the rest of the process, including how Adam builds traffic, turns that traffic into money by selling products and advertising, and how he uses email autoresponders to increase the income returned. His entire system is "templated", which makes it very easy to replicate, so make sure you download and listen to part 2 to complete the full picture. Download Part 2 here - How To Profit From Niche Websites By Adam Short - Part 2 Want More Information and Support? If you enjoyed the way Adam explained his system and would like additional support and training to start building your own niche sites, Adam and his partner Alen have put together some free videos you can download if you are willing to give them your name and email. www.nicheprofitclassroom.com Part 1 Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 46 Minutes - 21 MB] Yaro Starak no 46:46 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1044-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: Maria Andros Reveals Her Tactics For Driving Traffic With Twitter, Facebook and YouTube http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1422/maria-andros-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1422/maria-andros-interview/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:45:25 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=1422

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Gideon Shalwick interviewed the video marketing queen, Maria Andros, in this fantastic podcast.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1422/maria-andros-interview/feed/ 54 Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 58 Minutes - 53 MB] - Click Here For Instant Access To More FREE Stuff From Maria Andros - Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 58 Minutes - 53 MB] Click Here For Instant Access To More FREE Stuff From Maria Andros Gideon Shalwick interviewed the video marketing queen, Maria Andros, in this fantastic podcast. Let's state the obvious - social media is HOT right now and as marketers we are looking for ways to leverage these communication tools to further our business growth. Maria Andros was clever enough to see the opportunity early and cemented herself as a leader in the field of social media marketing. Maria has taught thousands of people how to better leverage websites like YouTube, Twitter and Facebook for traffic, but not just traffic - for money as well. It's easy to see the potential in these sites to tap into large audiences, but do you know to convert those people into customers and members for your products and services? Maria can help you understand exactly how to do this. Listen to this interview with Maria Andros and you will learn - How Maria got her start online (she worked for ten years in a completely different field before moving online) What are the top three social media services based on traffic growth How you can use your videos to get on the first page of Google search results How Maria begins her videos to capture attention with just one sentence What are "Long Tail" keywords, and how do they relate to getting traffic How can your Twitter bio help you get more followers Maria's top twitter tips for building a huge following How Maria integrates Facebook into her marketing system Maria works very hard to give away lots of great free training materials as a means to introduce herself to people by giving first, a philosophy I wholeheartedly endorse. One of the things that really stand out for me about Maria, is her focus on mindset and attitude. She's extremely positive and motivated about getting results for other people, because she knows that will help her to achieve her goals. After listening to the video, if what Maria talks about resonates with you, you can opt-in here for some more free videos from her - http://socialmediatrafficblueprint.com/ A big thanks to Gideon as well for arranging and conducting this interview. Enjoy! Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1422-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Blog Coaching Call Now Available To Download… http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1364/blog-coaching-call-recording/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1364/blog-coaching-call-recording/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:18:24 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?p=1364

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We just wrapped up a mammoth, 2-hour 19 minute call with over 140 people live. The questions kept coming and Gideon and I didn’t want to stop until everyone’s … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1364/blog-coaching-call-recording/feed/ 46 blog coaching,blog marketing,how to make money blogging,professional blogging Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 139 Minutes - 54 MB] - We just wrapped up a mammoth, 2-hour 19 minute call with over 140 people live. Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 139 Minutes - 54 MB] We just wrapped up a mammoth, 2-hour 19 minute call with over 140 people live. The questions kept coming and Gideon and I didn't want to stop until everyone's question was responded to, so we kept at it. This is a great call covering all kinds of topics such as - What is important when choosing a theme for your blog Using Ustream and video on your blog Why you need a strategy behind your blog How we host teleconference calls What systems we use to store and distribute video What the four successful components are to become a professional blogger How many blogs should you start when you begin blogging How to use blogging as a lead generation tool and loads more... We even had one caller ask where Gideon and I get our accents from! This is a full-on content call and if you're new to blogging or looking to learn more about what it takes to succeed as a professional blogger, then make sure you download the MP3 now. Become A Blogger Premium Almost Closed If you enjoy this recording and want more opportunities to listen in or ask questions during a live coaching call, we're doing plenty more of them for our members. You have until midnight, Friday the 3rd of July to join here - www.becomeablogger.com/signup/ Gideon and I are looking forward to properly starting the course with the new group of students from next week onwards, starting with a special session focused on topic selection for bloggers. I hope to see you on the inside too. Even if you can't join, have a listen to the call recording, you will be glad you did. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1364-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: How Did Jeremy “Shoemoney” Schoemaker Get To Where He Is Today? http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1067/shoemoney-jeremy-schoemaker/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1067/shoemoney-jeremy-schoemaker/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:15:48 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1067/shoemoney-jeremy-schoemaker/

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Jeremy Schoemaker, otherwise known as “Shoemoney” thanks to his famous blog, Shoemoney.com, is a serial Internet entrepreneur.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1067/shoemoney-jeremy-schoemaker/feed/ 51 affiliate networks,AuctionAds,Jeremy Schoemaker,ringtone marketing,shoemoney Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 77 Minutes - 106 MB] - Jeremy Schoemaker, otherwise known as "Shoemoney" thanks to his famous blog, Shoemoney.com, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 77 Minutes - 106 MB] Jeremy Schoemaker, otherwise known as "Shoemoney" thanks to his famous blog, Shoemoney.com, is a serial Internet entrepreneur. I looked forward to doing this interview for a couple of reasons. First I wanted to connect with Jeremy directly, as I had not personally ever spoken to him but obviously knew about his blog for a long time, and secondly to hear the crazy stories from Jeremy's previous business experiences. Whether by divine chance, or orchestrated intention, Jeremy has enjoyed some tremendous success online. He has followed his passions and turned them into money making web properties, including a site dedicated to cell phone image and ringtones, an online advertising network based on eBay which he sold within four months of starting, and of course, one of the most popular blogs in the make money online space. This podcast is an interview, but it's really a story. Jeremy takes us from day one of his Internet career, all the way up to the present. He includes the background story behind the projects that haven't gone so well and all the inside details and emotions involved during the entire "ride" of every successful business. It's a great story, and I'm sure you will find it inspiring just as much as you enjoy the unique insights into why Jeremy has been able to make so much money online. Show Notes Jeremy begins with a look at his early history where he managed to get through school with the help of his mom We discover how Jeremy started his first big successful website based on mobile phone backgrounds and ringtones How Jeremy's ringtone site NextPimp.com became a serious AdSense earner including the story behind the $130,000 AdSense check We learn about the birth of the Shoemoney.com blog Jeremy talks about his experience starting and then selling AuctionAds, what he calls the wildest four months of his life After a successful exit from AuctionAds, flush with capital, Jeremy moves on to his next project, Shoemoney Tools We talk about Jeremy's live event, the Elite Retreat Jeremy ends the interview with advice for people just starting out in the Internet business game Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 77 Minutes - 106 MB] Yaro Starak no 1:17:23 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1067-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: Perry Marshall Reveals How He Established Dominance In The Internet Marketing Industry http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1048/perry-marshall-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1048/perry-marshall-interview/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:19:32 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1048/perry-marshall/

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Perry Marshall is the first true Internet marketing expert I ever came across. I can’t remember how I found Perry, but he was one of the very early influences on … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1048/perry-marshall-interview/feed/ 22 direct marketing,google adwords,internet marketing expert,perry marshall,Renaissance Club Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 57 Minutes - 26 MB] - Perry Marshall is the first true Internet marketing expert I ever came across. Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 57 Minutes - 26 MB] Perry Marshall is the first true Internet marketing expert I ever came across. I can't remember how I found Perry, but he was one of the very early influences on my work online, in particular his email newsletter style. In this interview you will hear Perry explain how he became an Internet marketing expert, his thoughts on affiliate marketing, why content is so important to success online, why Perry says no to most joint venture requests and lots more wisdom about direct marketing online. Perry Was The First Marketer I Gave My Money To Perry's Renaissance Club membership was the first internet marketing information product I ever purchased. Many of the lessons I learned from that package stimulated some of the very early and most successful pillar articles I have ever written, including my two part series on search engine optimization, which was partially inspired by lessons learned from Brad Fallon on the CDs I got from Perry. I then went on and promoted Perry's Definitive Guide To Google AdWords as the very first affiliate product I marketed on this blog, way back in 2005. Although that first affiliate promotion didn't do so well, a few months later I promoted an event Perry was running which was offering a 50% commission on a $1500 sale, and I managed to make two sales netting my first ever four figure affiliate income payday. That was a momentous achievement for me and enough encouragement to continue down the affiliate marketing path, leading to where I am today. What I like about Perry is that he rarely does any affiliate promotions and most of his emails are 99% content with a link to one of his products, if any promotion at all. This style of very soft selling, content-driven email marketing was a heavy influence on my own style of email marketing and I recommend you join Perry's email course just to see how he promotes his products and delivers value through email. New To Perry Marshall? I recommend you grab Perry Marshall's Renaissance Club starter pack if you want a good introduction to Internet marketing. It's still one of the most solid starting points I know of if you are new to the Internet and want quality information - especially Perry's guide to Google AdWords, which comes with the Renaissance Club membership. Show Notes Perry explains how he entered the Internet marketing industry How Perry landed his first speaking gig at an Internet marketing seminar Why Perry was able to convince so many affiliates to promote his products Perry's two key elements of an effective online sales process Why Perry doesn't participate in big product launches What Perry considers the two most important variables to track in your online business Why email list segmentation is so important to maintain list integrity How learning in slow chunks is the key to success Why content is critical if you want to become an online expert Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 57 Minutes - 26 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1048-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: How To Profit From Niche Websites By Adam Short – Part 2 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1045/adam-short-niche-websites/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1045/adam-short-niche-websites/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:48:10 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1045/adam-short-niche-websites/

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1045/adam-short-niche-websites/feed/ 52 adam short,back-end sales,Email Marketing,niche profit classroom,website traffic Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 19 MB] - If you missed part one of this series, make sure you listen to it first here - - Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 19 MB] If you missed part one of this series, make sure you listen to it first here - How To Profit From Niche Websites By Adam Short - Part 1 Complete The System This audio is the conclusion to my two-part interview with Adam Short, who is an expert at building profitable niche websites. During this portion of the interview Adam explains the second half of his system, including how Adam builds traffic to his niche sites, how he then makes money from that traffic, how he uses email autoresponders to increase his profits (which can be templated to fit almost any niche) and how he increases his income by adding back-end products. I love Adam's system because it's simple and I also find Adam, as a teacher, easy to learn from. If you appreciate my style of blogging I think you will also find Adam a helpful resource and someone you can learn from too. This is definitely one of the best interviews I've featured on this blog, so make sure you listen to both parts one and two carefully. There are TONS of great ideas to be taken away from what Adam talked about, including several things you can begin applying immediately (like outsourcing to the Philippines and using Amazon.com to find profitable niches). Do You Want More From Adam? You can get more information from Adam Short at his Niche Profit Classroom website here - http://www.nicheprofitclassroom.com/ Show Notes Adam explains how his article marketing system works and why it can be so effective at bringing in free traffic from google Next we look at how Adam has made money from his niche sites once the traffic is in place Adam talks about one of his live sites on the topic of a favorite pet fish, and how the site continues to make over $1000 a month on autopilot Adam discusses his follow-up email marketing system which is used to convert more visitors into buyers We talk about adding back-end offers to increase the profit coming from niche sites Adam explains what his coaching program contains and offers a link to more free content Part 2 Mp3 Download Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 19 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1045-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: Robb Sutton Reveals How He Secured $10,000 Of Free Review Product Thanks To His Blog http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1043/robb-sutton/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1043/robb-sutton/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:52:04 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1043/podcast-robb-sutton-reveals-how-he-secured-10000-of-free-review-product-thanks-to-his-blog/

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Robb Sutton is the owner of Mountain Biking by 198, a blog devoted to mountain biking, a subject that Robb is passionate about.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1043/robb-sutton/feed/ 30 affiliate marketing,Blogs & Blogging,mountain bikes,mountain biking,robb sutton Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 25 Minutes - 11 MB] - Robb Sutton is the owner of Mountain Biking by 198, a blog devoted to mountain biking, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 25 Minutes - 11 MB] Robb Sutton is the owner of Mountain Biking by 198, a blog devoted to mountain biking, a subject that Robb is passionate about. Robb is a member of Blog Mastermind and also runs a personal blog at RobbSutton.com. He came to my attention after he revealed how he was able to score over $10,000 worth of free biking products for review on his blog. His blog is growing well and while I tend to focus on the direct monetization aspect of blogging, there's a perk that isn't talked about too much when it comes to blogging - how much free stuff you can get - and Robb is definitely enjoying this benefit. It's usually easier to get free products for review from companies rather than convince them to spend money sponsoring your blog, so this is an especially good tactic to get a reward for your hard work when your blog isn't super big yet. Assuming the companies can see the benefit that your blog can potentially deliver, working a proactive approach to secure free goods is a good strategy, and certainly something Robb has done extremely well. Robb's also become an excellent review writer, which as you will hear in this interview is a powerful technique for affiliate marketing on blogs, something I've been doing for a long time and making very good money with. Show Notes Robb explains how he got into blogging and his topic of mountain biking We learn how Robb is able to secure so much free stuff Robb breaks down his approach strategy to proactively seek free goods for review on his blog We learn how Robb was able to initially build traffic to his mountain bike blog, including three specific techniques that have worked really well for him Robb offers some feedback on how helpful participating in the Blog Mastermind course was for his blogging Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 25 Minutes - 11 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1043-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: David Risley Reveals How He Made $141,000 Online In 2008 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1038/david-risley-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1038/david-risley-interview/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:37:23 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1038/david-risley-interview/

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David Risley recently began blogging at DavidRisley.com, which has all the makings of becoming one of the top blogs in the internet marketing industry. However before David began blogging, … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1038/david-risley-interview/feed/ 27 david risley,internet marketing podcast,Make Money Online,membership sites,pcmech Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. - Download the MP3 [ 31 Minutes - 14 MB] - David Risley recently began blogging at DavidRisley.com, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 31 Minutes - 14 MB] David Risley recently began blogging at DavidRisley.com, which has all the makings of becoming one of the top blogs in the internet marketing industry. However before David began blogging, he spent over 10 years fostering his PCMech website, which began as a hobby to indulge in his passion for computers and technology, and today is a thriving content site and membership service. In 2008 David generated over $140,000 and that was the third year running he's made six figures plus, so he's not new to success online. In this interview we learn how David got his start, how he grew his website, how he makes money from the sites he runs and what he's doing today with his blog. Show Notes David talks about how PCMech got started and what the main source of traffic is We hear about why David decided to start a membership site and how he faced challenges determining what to offer to his members David talks about the different methods he uses to make money with his sites Next is the story of why David started a blog and what he's hoping to achieve with it David shares some of the plugins he uses on his blog The interview ends with some advice from David for other people looking to make a living online Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 31 Minutes - 14 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1038-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: How Caroline Middlebrook Makes $1000 A Month Blogging http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1031/caroline-middlebrook/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1031/caroline-middlebrook/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:39:56 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1031/caroline-middlebrook/

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Caroline Middlebrook has been on my radar for a long time. I enjoy her writing style, her candor and her honesty and of course, she writes about the industry I … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1031/caroline-middlebrook/feed/ 66 bloggers bible,caroline middlebrook,make money blogging,niche wordpress sites Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 39 Minutes - 18 MB] - Caroline Middlebrook has been on my radar for a long time. I enjoy her writing style, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 39 Minutes - 18 MB] Caroline Middlebrook has been on my radar for a long time. I enjoy her writing style, her candor and her honesty and of course, she writes about the industry I love, and mentions my name now and then on her blog too, which is guaranteed Yaro-linkbait. It was about time that I invited her on to my podcast for an interview. In this call you will hear Caroline recount her history online, and she's been in the game for a long time, even doing pay per click marketing back when Overture was the main player and AdWords didn't exist! You will also hear a lot about Caroline's techniques for building traffic to her blog, how she built up her audience (currently 5000+ subscribers) and how she's managed to make at least $1,000 every month (as high as $3,000 some months). The Bloggers Bible The Bloggers Bible is Caroline's latest project, a new book that teaches her methodology for building a successful blog and then generating an income from it. Caroline has some very unique ideas, is a great teacher and is the least hypey person I know in the industry, and her book does a great job of representing all these aspects. Caroline is offering a 30% discount off her Bloggers Bible just for my readers, but there's a catch - it expires January 16th - so you have one week to save yourself some money if you want her book. You might wonder why bother getting Caroline's book if you already follow my training on blogging? There's a simple answer to that - she's different. We share many of the same philosophies and Caroline is a Blog Mastermind graduate, but as you will hear in the interview, she doesn't agree with everything I teach and has her own system, so if you like what she says in the interview, definitely grab her book while the discount is available. You can find the discount offer here - Bloggers Bible 30% Discount Show Notes Caroline explains her first experiences making money online We learn how Caroline turned to internet marketing by taking Ed Dale's 30 Day Challenge Next Caroline explains her time spent niche marketing and why she didn't like it Caroline launches a blog after ending her niche marketing/30 day challenge days She offers some fantastic advice on building traffic to a new blog and how she did it Important: Caroline talks about her free report and how she used it to make thousands of dollars Caroline explains why she wrote her Bloggers Bible Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 39 Minutes - 18 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1031-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: How Leslie Makes Money Online By Giving Away Freebies http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1029/leslie-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1029/leslie-interview/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:38:12 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1029/podcast-how-leslie-makes-money-online-by-giving-away-freebies/

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1029/leslie-interview/feed/ 48 affiliate marketing,Blog Mastermind,freebies,leslie the freebie trading guy,online giveaways and competitions Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 35 Minutes - 16 MB ] Download the Text Transcript [ 18 Pages - PDF ] Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 35 Minutes - 16 MB ] Download the Text Transcript [ 18 Pages - PDF ] This is the third in a series of case-study podcast interviews with successful Blog Mastermind students, where we look at what they do right in order to achieve above-average results. First it was Mitch, who's blog exploded in popularity ramping his traffic quickly beyond 5,000 daily visitors. Leigh's interview was extremely popular as she explained how she went from making $20 to $4,500 a month with her online business. Today I interview Leslie, who made almost $32,000 in 2008 working part time online (he's a full time teacher, and we all know how hard teachers have to work!), and has an interesting story to tell because of the unique way he makes money. How To Make Money Giving Away Freebies Leslie's market is freebie offers and rather than explain how it works here, you should listen the podcast. It's interesting that you can actually make money by offering freebie giveaways that other companies provide, and that's how Leslie makes the majority of his online income. Leslie has taken his expertise and transformed into into a thriving blog called The Freebie Guy. His next step is to launch a membership site and in preparation for this, he just released a new free report called - The Freebie Report - which teaches how Leslie does what he does with freebie offers. In this interview you will learn... How exactly freebie trading works and how Leslie made $70 in his first DAY doing it How Leslie experimented with different methods to make money online and eventually found something that worked Why Leslie decided to start a blog and join Blog Mastermind What were the biggest lessons for Leslie as he grew his business Why Leslie wants to position himself as an authority in his industry Leslie is not only a Blog Mastermind student, but he's taking part in every single coaching program I have on the market as I type this. What I love about this is every week I see more evidence of how much effort Leslie is putting into his business and how much output he creates every day, DESPITE having to work a full time job. Leslie is proof that, with discipline and enthusiasm, you can juggle your salary job as you need it to pay the bills, while you build up your online income. I expect in Leslie's case that sometime this year (2009) he may say good bye to his job as his online income grows. Here's the download link again for the MP3 - Download the MP3 [ 35 Minutes - 16 MB ] Can You Work Part Time Build Your Online Business? If you are ready to commit part time hours to building an online income through blogging and develop your ideas and passions into a profitable asset, then Blog Mastermind might just be the coaching program for you. You can check it out here - http://www.blogmastermind.com/coaching/ Yaro Starak Loving Success Stories Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1029-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: Interview With Million Dollar Stock Market Blogger Timothy Sykes http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1014/timothy-sykes-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1014/timothy-sykes-interview/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:48:14 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1014/podcast-interview-with-stock-market-blogger-timothy-sykes/

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I love stories about people making a ton of money with blogs, and here’s another one.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1014/timothy-sykes-interview/feed/ 37 blogging for money,Conversion Blogging,short selling penny stocks,timalerts,timothy sykes Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 19 MB] - I love stories about people making a ton of money with blogs, and here's another one. - Timothy Sykes, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 19 MB] I love stories about people making a ton of money with blogs, and here's another one. Timothy Sykes, as you will hear in this interview I did with him, is an excitable guy and he's making a lot of money online (his most recent report was $100,000 a month!). His skill is stock trading, in particular short selling penny stocks. Not only does Tim make money from stock trading, he makes even more by providing training and tips to others so they can also profit from penny stocks. His blog and email newsletter are the marketing tools he uses to sell his stock trading tips premium membership, which accounts for the biggest chunk of his monthly earnings. This is a great case study example of Conversion Blogging (blog + email list business model), where Tim is able to leverage his passion and built-up years of experience and translate that into a huge income stream just using some fairly straight forward online communication tools. In this interview you will hear Tim talk about how he made his first million dollars, then how he lost a big chunk of it, how his blog started and how he structured his current online business that generates six figures per month. You will also hear some strong opinions and a few segues as Tim and I take the discussion across a range of Internet related topics. If you want to be inspired and hear exactly how someone uses a blog to make a lot of money, this is a must-listen interview. Enjoy! Show Notes How Tim made his first million dollars and learned how to trade stocks Tim wrote a book and then started a blog to help market it Why scams and spam email are important to Tim How Tim created his "Tim Alerts" email list and segments his free and premium content What technology Tim uses to run his blog, newsletter and take payments How Tim generates traffic to his blog, including how he gets interviews on TV Why Tim does not like life-casting (Twitter, YouTube, etc) Tim talks about the importance of the money Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 19 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=1014-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: How Leigh Went From Making $20 to $4500+ A Month From Her Blog http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/999/leigh-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/999/leigh-interview/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:33:01 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/999/leigh-interview/

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/999/leigh-interview/feed/ 98 blog income report,Blog Mastermind,fat loss,Leigh Peele,make money blogging Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 14 MB ] Download Text Transcript [ 15 Pages - PDF ] Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 14 MB ] Download Text Transcript [ 15 Pages - PDF ] After Mitch's interview hit the airwaves recounting how quickly his blog grew to 3,000 daily readers in his niche of college football, another success story emerged in the Blog Mastermind private members forum. A Simple Change To Leigh's Blogging Made A Big Difference Leigh runs a blog called The Fat Loss Troubleshooter, and also joined Blog Mastermind during July 2008. Since then her blog has enjoyed huge growth, getting as many as 5,000 unique visitors per day AND - here's the really good news - she's making about $4,500 a month now. This is one of the screenshots she posted into the Blog Mastermind members forum showing her biggest income source - her Clickbank account. As you can see she's doing between $500 and $1,000 a week from Clickbank sales. When I hear success stories like this from my students I have to find out what they are doing right and learn what techniques are working for them. I asked Leigh to join me on a case study interview call to find out how she is getting such amazing results so quickly with her blog. In this interview you will learn... The change she made to her blogging style that made the big difference How she is now able to learn what her audience wants, rather than guessing what she thinks they want, which means more sales for her The techniques Leigh implemented to build her audience, in particular how she uses interviews to drive traffic to her blog What exactly Leigh sells to make money from her blog Her opinion of how a coaching program like Blog Mastermind can change your blogging and present a clear path to success Leigh's plans for world domination Here's the download link again for the MP3 - Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 14 MB ] What I found particularly powerful about this interview was the way Leigh explained how her content writing changed. The formula for a successful blog goes good content = more traffic = more money, so you can see how changes to Leigh's content style made such a difference to how much money she now makes. Do You Want To Profit From A Blog Too? Leigh's story shows that if you combine hard work, a passion for a topic and you follow a step-by-step process, you can succeed at blogging. If you want to see what system Leigh implemented, consider taking part in my coaching program. You can sign-up here - http://www.blogmastermind.com/coaching/ Success Is Not Guaranteed, But People Do Get Results I'm never going to tell you blogging for money is easy. Every person I speak to who's ever made good money from blogging talks about how much work they do, especially during the early days, however they also look at the work in a different angle - it's fun. When a passion is driving your work and you see results coming in, all you want to do is work some more. Positive reinforcement fuels passion and passion fuels work. It's possible to get into a wonderfully positive cycle, if you are just willing to take the steps to move past the challenges and the naysayers. Here's to your blogging success, Yaro Starak Blog Coach Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=999-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: How Much Traffic Should A New Blog Have After 2 Months? http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/993/mitch-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/993/mitch-interview/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:40:56 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/993/mitch-interview/

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Thousands Of Blog Readers Within Two Months

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/993/mitch-interview/feed/ 73 blog marketing,college football blog,college sports,website traffic Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 14 MB ] Download Text Transcript [ 15 Pages - PDF ] - Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 14 MB ] Download Text Transcript [ 15 Pages - PDF ] Thousands Of Blog Readers Within Two Months Mitch, who runs a college football blog called CFBPlace.com, joined Blog Mastermind when the program reopened in 2008. At the time we did this recording Mitch had been in the program for about two months and as you will hear, was up to lesson nine, so still very fresh to the course and growing his blog. The reason I invited Mitch to do this interview is because he showed himself to be a standout performer and achieved above average results in a short period of time. After two months his traffic was already hitting 3,000+ unique visitors per day and I wanted to know how he did it. Mitch came to my attention because he was clearly an action taker. He asked many questions in the private forums as soon as the program started and is always one of the first to ask a question during the live question and answer sessions teleconferences with me. In this interview we find out... What Mitch does different from most people new to blogging How he was able to drive so much traffic so quickly How Mitch comes up with content ideas and is never short of something to write about Why I'm glad Mitch is not good with technology and how that helps him become a better blogger Why he loves the Blog Mastermind program A specific example of a technique Mitch used to drive a lot of traffic quickly What I consider the key to Mitch's early success This interview should serve as serious inspiration for anyone new to blogging. I expect within the next year or two Mitch could very well be a six figure blogger and this interview explains the foundation he's building to get himself there. Interestingly enough though, Mitch states he never intended to make money from blogging, which is part of why he has been successful so far (passion before profits). Ready To Be Coached? If you have decided to commit yourself to the blogging journey and would like to follow the same process Mitch is currently working through, please consider working with me and join the Blog Mastermind coaching program. You can sign-up here - http://www.blogmastermind.com/coaching/ It's Not Rocket Science Mitch's case is certainly not typical but you can see the steps to replicate his success are not complicated. You just need to do enough with your blog to give yourself the chance. Here's to your blogging success, Yaro Starak Blog Coach Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=993-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: Interview With Internet Marketing Pioneer Willie Crawford http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/976/podcast-interview-with-internet-marketing-pioneer-willie-crawford/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/976/podcast-interview-with-internet-marketing-pioneer-willie-crawford/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:47:18 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/976/podcast-interview-with-internet-marketing-pioneer-willie-crawford/

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/976/podcast-interview-with-internet-marketing-pioneer-willie-crawford/feed/ 20 profit automation,the internet marketing inner circle,warrior forum,willie crawford Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 14 MB] - Willie Crawford has been in the Internet marketing game for a long time, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 14 MB] Willie Crawford has been in the Internet marketing game for a long time, yet he still managed to have an entire career in the air force before becoming a devoted online marketer. Willie and I recorded this interview on Skype and I wanted to learn more about his history online, since he is widely regarded as one of the earlier "gurus". I was also curious about what Willie's first foray into online business was, as most people don't start out selling how to make money products. Willie is no different - his first big success was a recipes email newsletter and a cook book he sold (a six figure business), which began after he started sharing recipes from his family farm. From there Willie went on to become a seminar speaker, created a continuity income stream by private labeling the 1ShoppingCart system (his is called ProfitAutomation.com) and today runs a community of people who service all kinds of markets in his Internet Marketing Inner Circle. Willie ends the interview with two powerful tips - how any person can start a business today providing basic Internet marketing services and training to local offline small businesses, and how to leverage forums to find opportunities. Show Notes Willie's early life living on a family farm and then joining the air force His first Internet business project - a dating affiliate program Willie learns about niche marketing by reading email newsletters while flying in the air force Family food leads to Willie's first successful email list and product - a cook book The next step - Willie becomes a speaker at Internet marketing seminars Willie reveals the secret to success - good copywriting Taking the next step, Willie decides to create his own residual income product How to become an expert - run your own seminars like Willie How the Warrior Forum led to a business opportunity Today Willie focuses on offline businesses and helps them market online Why do some people succeed online and others fail Willie's current community - The Internet Marketing Inner Circle How to leverage forums to find business opportunities Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 14 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=976-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Yaro On The Noon Balloon Radio Show – MP3 Download http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/966/yaro-on-the-noon-balloon-radio-show-mp3-download/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/966/yaro-on-the-noon-balloon-radio-show-mp3-download/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:00:38 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/966/yaro-on-the-noon-balloon-radio-show-mp3-download/

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Live on the Radio in California

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/966/yaro-on-the-noon-balloon-radio-show-mp3-download/feed/ 11 blogging radio,MZ,noon ballon Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 110 Minutes - 26 MB ] Live on the Radio in California - Last week I got an email from MZ, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 110 Minutes - 26 MB ] Live on the Radio in California Last week I got an email from MZ, a DJ and radio owner who had a last minute drop-out guest for a show he was doing on his independent radio station. He asked if I could come on the show and talk about making money from blogs and if possible, could I do it the next day. I managed to free up some time but I didn't realize he wanted me for a full two hours! I've done a little mainstream media before, but not for that long. I had another appointment so I only made the show with MZ for three quarters of the time, which was a fun and unique experience. I got to mention my website addresses several times, which I hope will introduce a few new Californians to the world of blogging. If you listened to the radio show and you came to this blog from there, you might want to start your introduction to the world of blogging by visiting http://www.BecomeABlogger.com, where you can get free training videos on how to start your own blog. During the show the topics moved all over the place and we had some call-ins from people listening who had questions. MZ knows his Internet (he's a self proclaimed geek), so this show was not like your typical mainstream interpretation of blogging, which can be very boring and basic - we actually covered some interesting things, though it definitely was aimed at beginners. Note that I'm on the show for the first 75 minutes, after that MZ has to wing it without me. Thanks MZ for having me on your show and I hope everyone enjoys the audio. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=966-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: Interview With Alborz Fallah – A Million Dollar Blogger http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/952/alborz-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/952/alborz-interview/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:24:45 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/952/alborz-interview/

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It All Started With A Blog

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/952/alborz-interview/feed/ 212 alborz fallah,Blog Mastermind,caradvice.com.au,make money blogging,million dollar blog Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 49 Minutes - 22 MB ] Download Text Transcript [ 18 Pages - PDF ] It All Started With A Blog - Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 49 Minutes - 22 MB ] Download Text Transcript [ 18 Pages - PDF ] It All Started With A Blog If you opted in after watching my Conversion Blogging video you would have received an email from me talking about a podcast interview with a student of mine running a million dollar blog. My friend's name is Alborz Fallah and he was one of my very first students and certainly is the most successful. His blog, CarAdvice.com.au is one of the top blogs in all of Australia in any category and competes right along with some of the biggest media companies in the world for the car enthusiast market in the land down under. His blog gets phenomenal traffic, brings in hundreds of thousands of dollars in advertising revenue each year and Alborz has traveled to Europe to drive some of the most prestigious sports cars ever created. His blog became a true business and Alborz has to be one of the luckiest people in the world, living out a passion every single day and earning big money along the way. What's really great about this story though, is that Alborz started out just like you and me. He wasn't sure what topic to write about, so he created three blogs at once to see which one would stick. The car blog got the traffic so he dropped the other two and slowly built up his site off the back of his own content. I convinced Alborz to test AdSense on his blog after much pestering and he immediately made around $10 per day. Over the next few months his income grew, AdSense reached about $100 a day and he started branching out and testing other forms of advertising. I don't know how much his blog generates today, but 12 months ago it was making $30,000 a month, so I expect the site generates at least half a million dollars a year now. I do know the site was professionally audited (necessary when you take on capital investors) and valued at 5 million dollars! Did I mention during this entire time he was still working a full time job? It wasn't until Alborz sold some of his blog to investors and his blog became a real serious business that he finally left his job to focus 100% on growing his project. Since then Alborz and CarAdvice have gone from strength to strength. He's knocked back a million dollar buy-out (actually I think he knocked back a couple of offers), he's had more people join his team contributing articles and he recently told me about a deal just made with one of the major online media companies to supply car related content to their network in Australia. There's also new branches of the blog opening up in other countries. It's truly become a massive enterprise, which all started as an after-hours experiment to see if he could build a popular blog. There's A Lot To Learn From This Interview The interview is very practical, and if you pay close attention you will learn a lot about the specific techniques Alborz implemented early on to grow his traffic. You will also hear the story of how he brought on investors to back his blog and help grow it to the next level. Here's some of the most important points to take away from the podcast - You can start a blog and choose top level categories in very competitive markets, if you niche it down based on geographical location. In other words, you can start a car blog and target just your country to differentiate it. There's big bucks to be made as the leading blog in just one country for mainstream subjects. When you don't know what topic to blog about, pick what you think might work and just put something out there and see what happens. You can build a significant blog based only on part time labor, if you are dedicated and get things done during the time you have available to work on the project. Sometimes, being controversial can do wonderful things for your traffic. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=952-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: How Companies Use Social Media And What It Means For Bloggers http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/915/podcast-how-companies-use-social-media-and-what-it-means-for-bloggers/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/915/podcast-how-companies-use-social-media-and-what-it-means-for-bloggers/#comments Mon, 26 May 2008 02:52:29 +0000 Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/915/podcast-how-companies-use-social-media-and-what-it-means-for-bloggers/

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I meant to have this out to you on Wednesday last week after I recorded it, since the prior evening I attended a Third Tuesday meet-up in Toronto, which … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/915/podcast-how-companies-use-social-media-and-what-it-means-for-bloggers/feed/ 14 measuring social networks,social marketing,social media,third tuesday toronto Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 10 MB] - I meant to have this out to you on Wednesday last week after I recorded it, Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the download text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 10 MB] I meant to have this out to you on Wednesday last week after I recorded it, since the prior evening I attended a Third Tuesday meet-up in Toronto, which was the inspiration for the podcast. However, you see, I bought a new macbook pro. Don't get me wrong, I love my new mac, but this is my first mac and since I recorded the podcast on the mac there was a BIG learning curve to figure out how to get it ready for publication on this blog. As you will hear, it's not quite right, but the message is definitely clear enough to enjoy. Apologies for the change in volume and odd shuffling noises. How Do You Measure Social Media? This Third Tuesday meet-up was a good one, the topic being - How do we measure social media? - with three expert panelists (Katie Paine, Marshall Sponder and Marcel Lebrun) taking questions from the audience made up of mostly PR and communications professionals, and related consultants and small business owners. The idea of measuring the impact of social media is akin to measuring the effect of branding. Social media, much like branding, is often difficult to directly correlate with a business outcome, despite it obviously having a big impact on business results. I won't go into here since I do so in some depth in the podcast, so have a listen! If you are a blogger, a business owner or a person interested in the business side of social media, you will enjoy this rambling podcast. Thanks to Joseph Thornley and his crew for putting on a great meet-up. Show Notes Introduction to the Third Tuesday event What we mean when talking about measuring social media What this means for bloggers Why it's the conversation that matters most, not the influencer No industry wide standards for measuring social media are available Not many people are actively measuring, only monitoring There is an opportunity to provide a database of influential sites ranked by social media analysis Use social media to assess how your competition is perceived and use that information to compete Consulting firms providing social media data mining services What changes to ad budget spending at companies means for bloggers Why being an influencer in any niche is so important Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 10 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=915-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: How To Launch A Product Using Your Blog http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/884/podcast-how-to-launch-a-product-using-your-blog/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/884/podcast-how-to-launch-a-product-using-your-blog/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:47:14 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/884/podcast-how-to-launch-a-product-using-your-blog/

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With all the talk of doing a product launch online thanks to Jeff Walker’s Product Launch Formula 2.0 release, I thought I should talk a little bit about how … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/884/podcast-how-to-launch-a-product-using-your-blog/feed/ 23 blog product launch,product launch formula Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 10 MB] - With all the talk of doing a product launch online thanks to Jeff Walker's Product Launch Formula 2. Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 10 MB] With all the talk of doing a product launch online thanks to Jeff Walker's Product Launch Formula 2.0 release, I thought I should talk a little bit about how blogging can be used to launch a product based on my experiences. My list was built off the back of this blog and I have conducted a product launch process a couple of times. In this audio I go through some of the techniques, the mistakes and the successes I have experienced over my three years as a blogger, which led to the eventual successful launch of an information product, which I made over $150,000 from. If you are thinking of doing a product launch online, or a relaunch or closing down sale or any kind of online promotion, and if you want to know my opinion of Product Launch Formula (and let me be frank - I did NOT plan on buying the product at first because I didn't think I needed it), then this is a podcast you have to listen to. There's lots of good content in this audio and some behinds the scenes stuff too, plus at the end I'm offering a special bonus. You will just have to listen to the audio to find out what it is (okay, here's a clue - the bonus includes a free one of these, the same MP3 player I use - the iRiver S10). Note: To get the bonus you have to take action on Thursday 27th of March 2008 at 2PM EST (USA time) when Product Launch Formula 2.0 is released for 24 hours only, so listen to this audio before that date or you miss out! Show Notes How to build email lists How I created my first list of 3,000 subscribers using blogging Some key lessons from Jeff Walker about using surveys before releasing a product The first million dollar launch day The real reason I bought Product Launch Formula (nothing to do with the content itself) Jeff teaches me the importance of list segmentation What I did in the lead-up to my own launch How I attracted top affiliates to my launch The real reason you do a launch - to build a list (so you CAN start with no list and still succeed) Who should and should not invest in products like product launch formula A special bonus from me if you decide to join PLF 2.0 Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 10 MB] ****** Success with No List and No Affiliates? If you are still worried about conducting a launch without an email list, watch the latest free video from Jeff about the guy who started with no list, no web site and no joint venture partners and did over $7,000 in sales - impressive stuff! Here's the video - No List, No Web Site, No JV Partners Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=884-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast In The Park With Yaro http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/834/podcast-in-the-park-with-yaro/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/834/podcast-in-the-park-with-yaro/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:44:16 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/834/podcast-in-the-park-with-yaro/

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Yesterday I was sitting at my computer facing a few too many emails and a rather large list of things to do and I could already feel my head start … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/834/podcast-in-the-park-with-yaro/feed/ 14 attention age,business podcast,business values,Rich Schefren,social marketing,StomperSMARTS Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 19 Minutes - 5 MB] - Yesterday I was sitting at my computer facing a few too many emails and a rather large list of things to... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 19 Minutes - 5 MB] Yesterday I was sitting at my computer facing a few too many emails and a rather large list of things to do and I could already feel my head start to hurt. So what did I do? - I went to the park! I decided if I was going to continue working I would probably be in considerable head pain by the end of the day, so I dropped everything and went to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt-Cootha and hung out with the birds. I had my iRiver MP3 player with me and was listening to some podcasts, which created a desire to make one of my own impromptu rambling podcasts. My little iRiver has a built-in microphone, so I was itching to see how good it was - and wow, I'm impressed. The audio quality is not bad I'm sure you will agree, though I hope you like the sound of birds in the background :-). The podcast is a short one about a whole range of Internet business topics starting with social marketing, moving on to email lists and then finishing with a little note on keeping perspective. Show Notes Yaro talks about the recent Rich Schefren Attention Doctrine and StomperSMARTS launches A look at how the Internet marketing focus is shifting to social marketing How Yaro is using email lists with his blog to make money Why it is important to focus on intrinsic values and not just money Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 19 Minutes - 5 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=834-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: Interview With MySpace Marketing Expert Steve Iser http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/815/podcast-interview-with-myspace-marketing-expert-steve-iser/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/815/podcast-interview-with-myspace-marketing-expert-steve-iser/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:43:10 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/815/podcast-interview-with-myspace-marketing-expert-steve-iser/

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Steve Iser has been online since he was 9 years old. Now he’s 21 and makes money using social media sites like MySpace and Facebook as marketing tools to promote … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/815/podcast-interview-with-myspace-marketing-expert-steve-iser/feed/ 12 facebook marketing,myspace marketing,social media marketing,social network marketing,steve iser Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 37 Minutes - 9 MB] Steve Iser has been online since he was 9 years old. Now he's 21 and makes money using social media sites lik... Press play to begin streaming the audio or right click the text link and choose save as or save link. Download the MP3 [ 37 Minutes - 9 MB] Steve Iser has been online since he was 9 years old. Now he's 21 and makes money using social media sites like MySpace and Facebook as marketing tools to promote products. I called Steve up to do an interview after I finished reading and listening to his Ready.Aim.Wired information product, which teaches how to use social marketing sites to drive leads, build a list and make sales. The book is solid and presents a system that I can actually see working in MySpace because it uses the same language and "model of interaction" as Steve calls it, to establish relationships. Just like with email marketing or any form of online marketing, you have to build relationships in order to get a positive result and if you are using sites like MySpace to do so, then you have to use the same language and community behavior. Ready.Aim.Wired is a great introduction to how to execute this concept based on what Steve has done in the past. In the call I wanted Steve to break things done for us because I still didn't quite understand how his methods work. Steve explained things really well in this interview, so I expect after listening you will have a solid grasp of what it takes to successfully market using social networking sites. There's a lot more to it than just broadcasting messages to as many people as you can - spamming MySpace, not surprisingly, won't work. Here is a breakdown of Steve talked about in the interview. I think you will enjoy the podcast, so make sure you slot in half an hour on your drive to work or when you go walking to have a listen. Show Notes How Steve first made money on the Internet Why Steve entered into social media marketing How to use MySpace as a direct response marketing tool The importance of natural communication in a social networking site Steve's model of interaction for attracting targeted friends (leads) from MySpace Outsourcing your MySpace marketing Facebook as a marketing tool What Steve is currently working on Click Here to Download the MP3 [ 37 Minutes - 9 MB] Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=815-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Podcast: Darren Rowse and Yaro Starak Talk Blog Design http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/770/podcast-blog-design-darren-rowse-yaro-starak/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/770/podcast-blog-design-darren-rowse-yaro-starak/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:34:46 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/770/podcast-blog-design-darren-rowse-yaro-starak/

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It’s time for podcast episode #40. It’s hard to believe I started podcasting more than two years ago now!

This episode features myself and Darren Rowse and our topic of discussion is blog design. Darren talked about his recent Problogger redesign and how he worked with his designer, Ben Bleikamp… Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/770/podcast-blog-design-darren-rowse-yaro-starak/feed/ 23 Talkstream Launches & Thanks To Long Term Sponsor Get Response http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8705/talkstream-launches-thanks-to-long-term-sponsor-get-response-2/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8705/talkstream-launches-thanks-to-long-term-sponsor-get-response-2/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:10:35 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/747/talkstream-launches-thanks-to-long-term-sponsor-get-response/

I’d like to thank Simon Grabowski and his company Implix (the parent company behind the Get Response email autoresponder), who have been a long term sponsor of Entrepreneurs-Journey and have just renewed for another six month campaign.

Get Reponse has supported this blog since it was less than half the size it is now and without help from sponsors … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/8705/talkstream-launches-thanks-to-long-term-sponsor-get-response-2/feed/ 1 Talkstream Launches & Thanks To Long Term Sponsor Get Response http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/747/talkstream-launches-thanks-to-long-term-sponsor-get-response/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/747/talkstream-launches-thanks-to-long-term-sponsor-get-response/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:10:35 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/747/talkstream-launches-thanks-to-long-term-sponsor-get-response/

I’d like to thank Simon Grabowski and his company Implix (the parent company behind the Get Response email autoresponder), who have been a long term sponsor of Entrepreneurs-Journey and have just renewed for another six month campaign.

Get Reponse has supported this blog since it was less than half the size it is now and without help from sponsors … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/747/talkstream-launches-thanks-to-long-term-sponsor-get-response/feed/ 1 17 Tips To Improve Your Podcast Interviews http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/728/17-tips-to-improve-your-podcast-interviews/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/728/17-tips-to-improve-your-podcast-interviews/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:12:58 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/728/17-tips-to-improve-your-podcast-interviews/

This is a guest article by Corinne Edwards, who is following the training she has received in Blog Mastermind by submitting guest articles to help build her traffic.

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I had a TV show for eleven years and did more than 400 interviews for a major cable station. I was fortunate to have a great interviewing coach so … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/728/17-tips-to-improve-your-podcast-interviews/feed/ 11 Podcast: Advanced Blog Monetization and Traffic With Darren and Yaro http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/705/podcast-advanced-blog-monetization-and-traffic-with-darren-and-yaro/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/705/podcast-advanced-blog-monetization-and-traffic-with-darren-and-yaro/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:45:16 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/705/podcast-advanced-blog-monetization-and-traffic-with-darren-and-yaro/

Darren Rowse and I did a special one hour podcast discussing advanced blogging strategies to generate more traffic and make more money from blogging.

The podcast has just gone live at Problogger.net and you can get it now from here -

Free Blogging Tips Podcast with Darren and Yaro

Here is the timeline of what we discussed in … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/705/podcast-advanced-blog-monetization-and-traffic-with-darren-and-yaro/feed/ 7 Podcast: Interview with Mike Filsaime http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/698/podcast-interview-with-mike-filsaime/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/698/podcast-interview-with-mike-filsaime/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:32:16 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/698/podcast-interview-with-mike-filsaime/

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I sat down with Mike about a month ago and recorded this interview. I wanted to focus more on Mike’s history and how he went from car salesman working 70 hours a week to an Internet marketer in charge of a 7 million dollar business. Mike has some great stories … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/698/podcast-interview-with-mike-filsaime/feed/ 9 internet marketing podcast,mike filsaime,viral marketing Download the MP3 [ 63 Minutes - 15 MB] I sat down with Mike about a month ago and recorded this interview. I wanted to focus more on Mike's history and how he went from car salesman working 70 hours a week to an Internet marketer in charge of a 7 mill... Download the MP3 [ 63 Minutes - 15 MB] I sat down with Mike about a month ago and recorded this interview. I wanted to focus more on Mike's history and how he went from car salesman working 70 hours a week to an Internet marketer in charge of a 7 million dollar business. Mike has some great stories from his years working at car dealerships and we learn a lot about how he managed to transition from working as an employee to being in charge of an Internet business. Mike also spends some time in the interview talking about one of his core skills - building buzz using viral marketing - and you will learn about what it takes to create a viral marketing event online. I hope you enjoy the interview and as always, if you haven't already done so, please check out my podcast archives for more interviews like this, all free. Show Notes Mike background growing up in Long Island NY Mike's time in the car sales business How a SPAM email led Mike to the Internet Marketing world How Mike was "caught" running an Internet business which led to him being forced to quit the car sales business Mike discusses viral marketing with some examples How to build buzz online Tips for starting your own Internet business and a discussion of the three key ingredients for success Wrap-up Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=698-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Interview With Tim Ferriss Of The 4-Hour Workweek http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/664/tim-ferriss-interview/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/664/tim-ferriss-interview/#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 04:29:46 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/664/tim-ferriss-interview/

Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes.

You have likely heard this name circulating all over the web lately – Timothy Ferriss, author of the 4-Hour-Workweek – who I had a chance to interview last week and I deliver today in podcast format for your listening pleasure.

Tim has been popping up on interviews at many blogs and websites, … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/664/tim-ferriss-interview/feed/ 22 4 hour workweek,four hour workweek,Tim Ferriss,Timothy Ferriss Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. - You have likely heard this name circulating all over the web lately - Timothy Ferriss, author of the 4-Hour-Workweek - who I had a chance to interview last week and I deliver today in podcast format for your... Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. You have likely heard this name circulating all over the web lately - Timothy Ferriss, author of the 4-Hour-Workweek - who I had a chance to interview last week and I deliver today in podcast format for your listening pleasure. Tim has been popping up on interviews at many blogs and websites, and his book and name are fast becoming standard reference points for anyone looking to break out of the 9-5 working grind and build a flexible and fun lifestyle. Tim explains how people can live a life of freedom, spend time traveling and doing what they enjoy, and live like a millionaire while earning only a standard salary. Of course Tim didn't just make this stuff up - he's been living what his book teaches for years, traveling around the planet and achieving some amazing feats, including: First American in history to hold a Guinness World Record in tango National Chinese kickboxing champion MTV breakdancer in Taiwan Hurling competitor in Ireland Actor on hit TV series in mainland China and Hong Kong Tim has done a lot in his 29 years, but what will interest the readers of Entrepreneurs-Journey.com is how he has progressed from working as an employee (and getting fired multiple times), to a true business owner, working ON the business a few hours a week, and not working IN the business for 60 hours a week. I recently finished reading Tim's book, The 4-Hour Workweek, and I have to say it's a fantastic manifesto, especially for entrepreneurs who need to be shown how it is possible to let go and allow others take over aspects of your business, or for employees, who need to learn how to take more control and negotiate an arrangement with your employer where you can provide greater value for the company you work for, but also increase the amount of freedom you have to do other things. This podcast interview provides a nice introduction to Tim and his concepts, I hope you enjoy it. Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes. Yaro Starak no 39:50 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=664-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Your Questions For Mike Filsaime http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/656/your-questions-for-mike-filsaime/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/656/your-questions-for-mike-filsaime/#comments Fri, 11 May 2007 13:58:08 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/656/your-questions-for-mike-filsaime/

I’m doing a podcast interview with Mike Filsaime next week and I’m curious whether you have any specific questions you would like me to ask him?

I can’t promise I’ll ask every suggested question you offer, but I would appreciate any ideas for interesting topics you would like us to cover in the podcast.

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/656/your-questions-for-mike-filsaime/feed/ 3 Podcast: Interview With Brian Clark From Copyblogger.com http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/552/podcast-interview-with-brian-clark-from-copybloggercom/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/552/podcast-interview-with-brian-clark-from-copybloggercom/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:15:50 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/552/podcast-interview-with-brian-clark-from-copybloggercom/

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I have a special treat for you in my latest Entrepreneurs-Journey Podcast, an interview with Brian Clark, the guy behind the very popular Copyblogger.com blog.

Note the sound quality was a bit sketchy with this recording so I’ve up the bitrate and consequently the file download is topping 20MB. … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/552/podcast-interview-with-brian-clark-from-copybloggercom/feed/ 12 Blogging Podcast,brian clark,Copyblogger,Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast Download the MP3 [ 51 Minutes - 20.6 MB] I have a special treat for you in my latest Entrepreneurs-Journey Podcast, an interview with Brian Clark, the guy behind the very popular Copyblogger.com blog. Note the sound quality was a bit sketchy with thi... Download the MP3 [ 51 Minutes - 20.6 MB] I have a special treat for you in my latest Entrepreneurs-Journey Podcast, an interview with Brian Clark, the guy behind the very popular Copyblogger.com blog. Note the sound quality was a bit sketchy with this recording so I've up the bitrate and consequently the file download is topping 20MB. I apologize to all you dial-up users, but I promise you the podcast download is worth the wait. For you broadband users it will be nothing and the enhanced sound quality makes a difference, although it's far from perfect. Brian and I recorded this interview late last week so it's very current and you will learn a lot about the guy behind one of the shining star blogs of 2006. Brian has an extensive background including time spent as a lawyer and an early adopter of the Internet as a tool for commerce. He's been consulting to web companies before, during and after the dotcom boom and subsequent crash and his experience comes through in this interview. I hope you enjoy it and make sure you leave a comment to tell Brian how much you liked this show because he really doesn't appreciate the attention :-). Show Notes The show starts with a brief history of Brian's younger days Brian discusses his first Internet ventures - email newsletters and consulting to dotcoms Post dotcom crash, Brian talks about the businesses that were left and how they used sound direct marketing principles taken from the offline world Brian alludes to some of the previous Internet projects he has worked on how he structures relationships with other talented people to help them bring their talent online We hear some comments about venture funding I ask Brian for some secrets to the success of his Copyblogger.com blog We learn about the original motivations behind launching Copyblogger Brian discuses some of his current projects, including Tubetorial We hear about Brian's plans for the future including what his wife thinks about him working so hard At the end of the interview I ask for Brian's wisdom regarding starting up a business in today's online climate Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=552-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Submit Your Questions For A New Podcast http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/546/submit-your-questions-for-a-new-podcast/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/546/submit-your-questions-for-a-new-podcast/#comments Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:27:42 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/546/submit-your-questions-for-a-new-podcast/

Will Swayne is a friend and fellow Internet marketer who lives in Brisbane, my home (I’m currently in Toronto). A while back I interviewed him for the Entrepreneurs-Journey podcast – Interview with Will Swayne from Marketing-Results.com.au.

We often get together and talk about Internet business, marketing and blogging, and thought since we both run Internet businesses it would … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/546/submit-your-questions-for-a-new-podcast/feed/ 0 Audio: The Death of Internet Marketing Summary By Yaro Starak http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/528/audio-the-death-of-internet-marketing-summary-by-yaro-starak/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/528/audio-the-death-of-internet-marketing-summary-by-yaro-starak/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:52:35 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/528/audio-the-death-of-internet-marketing-summary-by-yaro-starak/

Download the MP3 [ 36 Minutes - 8 MB]

It’s been a few months since the last show but I have been itching to do a podcast and Mike Filsaime’s report, The Death of Internet Marketing (aff), stirred a lot of thoughts in my mind, which I decided to brain-dump into a solo podcast episode for all to enjoy.… Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/528/audio-the-death-of-internet-marketing-summary-by-yaro-starak/feed/ 98 death of internet marketing,internet marketing podcast,mike filsaime Download the MP3 [ 36 Minutes - 8 MB] It's been a few months since the last show but I have been itching to do a podcast and Mike Filsaime's report, The Death of Internet Marketing (aff), stirred a lot of thoughts in my mind, Download the MP3 [ 36 Minutes - 8 MB] It's been a few months since the last show but I have been itching to do a podcast and Mike Filsaime's report, The Death of Internet Marketing (aff), stirred a lot of thoughts in my mind, which I decided to brain-dump into a solo podcast episode for all to enjoy. A warning - this is a serious ramble and I cover a lot of topics (see the show notes below for details) but it's very current and I suspect if you are at all interested in Internet marketing or online business, as an industry and as a participant, you will enjoy this podcast. Let me know what you think in the comments! Show Notes I review many of the things discussed in the Death of Internet Marketing report by Mike Filsaime I mention Butterfly Marketing several times Rich Schefren and his reports, The Internet Business Manifesto, The Missing Chapter and Final Chapter all get a mention. My upcoming site, Blog Traffic School, is in there too. I talk about my fellow bloggers, Steve Pavlina and Brian Clark. Social media is included, with sites like Technorati, Del.icio.us, Digg and YouTube featuring in comparison to old-school counterparts like Ebaumsworld. It's also worth mentioning Product Launch Formula (aff) since much of the discussion centers around the state of Internet marketing and the product launch phenomenon. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=528-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Yaro Starak Interviewed by The 2 Web Crew http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/467/podcast-yaro-starak-interviewed-by-the-2-web-crew/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/467/podcast-yaro-starak-interviewed-by-the-2-web-crew/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:40:29 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/467/podcast-yaro-starak-interviewed-by-the-2-web-crew/

Download the MP3.

Cameron Reilly and Richard Giles, two of the guys behind The Podcast Network’s 2 Web Crew podcast interviewed me for episode 10.

The 2 Web Crew show is…

The official podcast of 2Web.com.au, the social network for Aussie Web2.0 entrepreneurs

In the show we chatted about what I do to make money online, including affiliate … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/467/podcast-yaro-starak-interviewed-by-the-2-web-crew/feed/ 4 2 web crew,Cameron Reilly,Richard Giles,the podcast network,yaro starak Download the MP3. Cameron Reilly and Richard Giles, two of the guys behind The Podcast Network's 2 Web Crew podcast interviewed me for episode 10. The 2 Web Crew show is... The official podcast of 2Web.com.au, the social network for Aussie Web2. Download the MP3. Cameron Reilly and Richard Giles, two of the guys behind The Podcast Network's 2 Web Crew podcast interviewed me for episode 10. The 2 Web Crew show is... The official podcast of 2Web.com.au, the social network for Aussie Web2.0 entrepreneurs In the show we chatted about what I do to make money online, including affiliate marketing, blogging, BetterEdit and a bunch of other Internet business related stuff. If you are interested go and listen to - 2Web Crew #10 - Yaro Starak from BlogTrafficKing.com or you can download the MP3. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=467-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: How To Do A Successful Product Launch – Interview With Michael Cheney http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/452/podcast-michael-cheney-product-launch/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/452/podcast-michael-cheney-product-launch/#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2006 01:16:16 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/452/podcast-michael-cheney-product-launch/

Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 11.6 MB]

Michael Cheney catapulted into the Internet marketing spotlight after the successful launch of his AdSense Videos (aff) course. Shortly after completing the launch of this product Michael released another set of videos for free which offered a behind the scenes look into what happened during the days leading up to … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/452/podcast-michael-cheney-product-launch/feed/ 9 adsense videos,information marketing,internet business,michael cheney Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 11.6 MB] Michael Cheney catapulted into the Internet marketing spotlight after the successful launch of his AdSense Videos (aff) course. Shortly after completing the launch of this product Michael released another set o... Download the MP3 [ 50 Minutes - 11.6 MB] Michael Cheney catapulted into the Internet marketing spotlight after the successful launch of his AdSense Videos (aff) course. Shortly after completing the launch of this product Michael released another set of videos for free which offered a behind the scenes look into what happened during the days leading up to the product launch and during the launch. It was quite fascinating to watch the money come in and see what goes on in the background of a product launch online. I got in touch with Michael to ask for more details about doing a product launch and to find out how Michael become an online information marketer and AdSense guru. If you want to learn more about how Michael arrived at the position he is at today and also some really good stuff about product launches you will enjoy this podcast. Show Notes The first half of this interview is an introduction to Michael Cheney and how he became an Internet marketer We then moved to some very specific details about doing a product launch, including - How to set up the affiliate system Why he chose Clickbank (aff) How he found joint venture partners We finished up with some advice on becoming an Internet marketer Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=452-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: How To Make $250,000 A Year Selling e-Books – Interview With Daryl Grant – Part 2 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/444/podcast-interview-daryl-grant-part2/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/444/podcast-interview-daryl-grant-part2/#comments Sun, 18 Jun 2006 23:00:14 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/444/podcast-interview-daryl-grant-part2/

Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 6.9 MB]

This is the second and concluding part of the interview with Daryl Grant, who with her husband Andrew (www.andrewanddaryl.com) make over $250,000 USD selling multiple information products on various niche topics through the web.

You can download part one of this interview here – How To Make $250,000 … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/444/podcast-interview-daryl-grant-part2/feed/ 12 daryl grant,e marketing,information products,online business Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 6.9 MB] This is the second and concluding part of the interview with Daryl Grant, who with her husband Andrew (www.andrewanddaryl.com) make over $250,000 USD selling multiple information products on various niche topics... Download the MP3 [ 30 Minutes - 6.9 MB] This is the second and concluding part of the interview with Daryl Grant, who with her husband Andrew (www.andrewanddaryl.com) make over $250,000 USD selling multiple information products on various niche topics through the web. You can download part one of this interview here - How To Make $250,000 A Year Selling e-Books - Part 1 Part 2 Show Notes Daryl and I continue discussing the specific details on how her business works. In particular we cover - How she finds profitable niches. How she gets traffic to sales pages. How the books are written (she doesn't write them herself). How she gets the copywriting done for the sales pages. I ask Daryl whether she uses affiliates to sell her products for her and why she chose ClickBank as the payment processor for her products. Daryl offers some advice for people considering following in her footsteps and building a passive income online. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=444-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: How To Make $250,000 A Year Selling e-Books – Interview With Daryl Grant – Part 1 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/439/podcast-interview-daryl-grant/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/439/podcast-interview-daryl-grant/#comments Sun, 11 Jun 2006 23:32:05 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/439/podcast-interview-daryl-grant/

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Daryl Grant and her husband Andrew (www.andrewanddaryl.com) started selling e-books online in late 2004. The next year they had revenues of over $250,000 USD selling multiple information products on various niche topics. They now have a proven system for finding niches, conducting market research, outsourcing the production of … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/439/podcast-interview-daryl-grant/feed/ 56 Download the MP3 [ 35 Minutes - 8 MB] - Daryl Grant and her husband Andrew (www.andrewanddaryl.com) started selling e-books online in late 2004. The next year they had revenues of over $250,000 USD selling multiple information products on various nich... Download the MP3 [ 35 Minutes - 8 MB] Daryl Grant and her husband Andrew (www.andrewanddaryl.com) started selling e-books online in late 2004. The next year they had revenues of over $250,000 USD selling multiple information products on various niche topics. They now have a proven system for finding niches, conducting market research, outsourcing the production of quality books/information and marketing and delivering the products through the web. Not bad for a couple who barely could do much more than surf and email when they got started. I found out about Daryl and Andrew after seeing a newspaper article about their success. I got in touch and arranged to do this podcast with Daryl. We ended up talking for nearly an hour so I broke this podcast into two parts. The second part will be released sometime soon. If you want to hear how Daryl managed to create a $250,000 passive income stream in a year's time then you will enjoy these podcasts. If you would like further information on how you can start your own information product business take a look at the resources Daryl has provided at her website - AndrewAndDaryl.com Show Notes First up an introduction to Daryl and what she did before starting her current information product business. We find out how Daryl manages an Internet business despite her limited technical abilities I asked Daryl how she learnt the marketing/business skills to do what she does and she talks about Mal Emery's mentoring program she joined with her husband I ask for specifics about the process of how she sets up each site, how she gets the books produced, how she gets traffic to the sites, etc Part Two You can now download part two of this interview here - How To Make $250,000 A Year Selling e-Books - Part 2. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=439-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Interview With Dave Jackson From SchoolOfPodcasting.com http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/429/audio-interview-with-dave-jackson-from-schoolofpodcastingcom/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/429/audio-interview-with-dave-jackson-from-schoolofpodcastingcom/#comments Mon, 22 May 2006 04:21:17 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/429/audio-interview-with-dave-jackson-from-schoolofpodcastingcom/

Download the MP3 [ 33 Minutes - 7.5 MB]

Dave Jackson has a great voice for podcasting and he should since he’s the dean of the School of Podcasting, a membership service to help budding podcasters get their shows up and running. Dave and I had a fun chat about running an online membership service including discussion of … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/429/audio-interview-with-dave-jackson-from-schoolofpodcastingcom/feed/ 3 amember,dave jackson,david jackson,school of podcasting Download the MP3 [ 33 Minutes - 7.5 MB] Dave Jackson has a great voice for podcasting and he should since he's the dean of the School of Podcasting, a membership service to help budding podcasters get their shows up and running. Download the MP3 [ 33 Minutes - 7.5 MB] Dave Jackson has a great voice for podcasting and he should since he's the dean of the School of Podcasting, a membership service to help budding podcasters get their shows up and running. Dave and I had a fun chat about running an online membership service including discussion of various software packages, we delved into his history and looked at the future for his online project. If you like podcasting, plan to launch your own membership service online or just enjoy a fun interview then download this podcast. Show Notes We started with a brief intro to Dave, his School of Podcasting and how he got into podcasting. Dave offered some advice on running an online membership service business (including discussion of AMember). Next up we looked at how to attract an audience for a podcast. I asked Dave about his previous online ventures, including firsttimevisitor.com. And we wrapped things up with a look at the pricing of his membership service and the scripts and software he uses to manage School of Podcasting. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=429-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Australian Podcasts Web 2.0 Style http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/410/australian-podcasts-web-20-style/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/410/australian-podcasts-web-20-style/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2006 23:00:51 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/410/australian-podcasts-web-20-style/

From the same team that brought you Australian Blogs (news release) comes Australian Podcasts, which strangely enough focuses on podcasts from Australia or by Australians.

The site uses the same simple, tag-focused structure (hence the Web 2.0 moniker), and is ready for you to submit your podcast. I’ve just submitted mine to the growing list, which … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/410/australian-podcasts-web-20-style/feed/ 3 Audio: Interview With Anita Campbell From Small Business Trends http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/407/anita-campbell-small-business-trends-podcast/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/407/anita-campbell-small-business-trends-podcast/#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:09:28 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/407/anita-campbell-small-business-trends-podcast/

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Today I have yet another fantastic entrepreneur interview for you in my series of small business podcasts, this time with Anita Campbell, Editor of Small Business Trends and the Small Business Trends newsletter. She is also the host of Small Business Trends Radio show.

Show Notes

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/407/anita-campbell-small-business-trends-podcast/feed/ 7 Anita Campbell,business podcast,small business podcast Download the MP3 [ 32 Minutes - 11 MB] Today I have yet another fantastic entrepreneur interview for you in my series of small business podcasts, this time with Anita Campbell, Editor of Small Business Trends and the Small Business Trends newsletter. Download the MP3 [ 32 Minutes - 11 MB] Today I have yet another fantastic entrepreneur interview for you in my series of small business podcasts, this time with Anita Campbell, Editor of Small Business Trends and the Small Business Trends newsletter. She is also the host of Small Business Trends Radio show. Show Notes How Anita went from lawyer to corporate IT to small business consultant About the small business trends radio show How to be a trendwatcher Personal branding Search engine optimization for small business Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=407-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Interview With AWeber CEO Tom Kulzer http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/395/audio-interview-with-aweber-ceo-tom-kulzer/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/395/audio-interview-with-aweber-ceo-tom-kulzer/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2006 05:41:51 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/395/audio-interview-with-aweber-ceo-tom-kulzer/

Download the MP3 [ 34 Minutes - 12 MB]

The latest in my series of online marketing podcasts is an interview with Tom Kulzer, the CEO of AWeber Communications, which is a email autoresponder service that I subscribe to along with thousands of other small businesses and Internet marketers. The company is nearing it’s 8th birthday and Tom, … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/395/audio-interview-with-aweber-ceo-tom-kulzer/feed/ 14 Download the MP3 [ 34 Minutes - 12 MB] The latest in my series of online marketing podcasts is an interview with Tom Kulzer, the CEO of AWeber Communications, which is a email autoresponder service that I subscribe to along with thousands of other sma... Download the MP3 [ 34 Minutes - 12 MB] The latest in my series of online marketing podcasts is an interview with Tom Kulzer, the CEO of AWeber Communications, which is a email autoresponder service that I subscribe to along with thousands of other small businesses and Internet marketers. The company is nearing it's 8th birthday and Tom, as the founder, has been there since day one. Tom recounted the story of how he started the business as a 21 year old, what forms of marketing he used in the early days that has carried through to the present and we also discussed some issues regarding SPAM, RSS and the future of email. Enjoy the 30th episode of the Entrepreneur's Journey podcast! Summary Notes Introduction to AWeber How Tom launched his software business as a 21 year old almost 8 years ago How AWeber markets the business and gets new clients Tom's thoughts on SPAM, RSS and the email autoresponder industry Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=395-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: How To Choose A Web Designer http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/351/choose-a-web-designer-podcast/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/351/choose-a-web-designer-podcast/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:39:40 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/351/choose-a-web-designer-podcast/

Download the MP3 [ 23 Minutes - 7.8 MB]

One of the most common roadblocks for non-technical people to get into online marketing or start an Internet business is the issue of finding IT talent and in particular locating someone to design your website. Most small businesses outsource web design because it is too technically challenging to do it … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/351/choose-a-web-designer-podcast/feed/ 11 Download the MP3 [ 23 Minutes - 7.8 MB] One of the most common roadblocks for non-technical people to get into online marketing or start an Internet business is the issue of finding IT talent and in particular locating someone to design your website. Download the MP3 [ 23 Minutes - 7.8 MB] One of the most common roadblocks for non-technical people to get into online marketing or start an Internet business is the issue of finding IT talent and in particular locating someone to design your website. Most small businesses outsource web design because it is too technically challenging to do it in-house. Outsourcing has pros and cons but if you can locate the right person and they stick around long enough you can establish a fantastic relationship. In this podcast I briefly discuss the use of audio on websites and then describe some steps you can take to outsource your web design requirements. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=351-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Building Blog Traffic Discussion With Darren Rowse http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/338/blog-traffic-darren-rowse/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/338/blog-traffic-darren-rowse/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:38:17 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/338/blog-traffic-darren-rowse/

Download the MP3 [ 38 Minutes - 9.1 MB]

I have a treat for you podcast listeners today – a discussion on blog traffic building with Darren Rowse, the Problogger. In this episode of the Entrepreneur’s Journey podcast Darren and I talk about how he got so much traffic to his big income earning blogs like his Digital … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/338/blog-traffic-darren-rowse/feed/ 23 blog traffic,darren rowse,entrepreneurs journey,problogger,yaro starak Download the MP3 [ 38 Minutes - 9.1 MB] I have a treat for you podcast listeners today - a discussion on blog traffic building with Darren Rowse, the Problogger. In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Journey podcast Darren and I talk about how he got ... Download the MP3 [ 38 Minutes - 9.1 MB] I have a treat for you podcast listeners today - a discussion on blog traffic building with Darren Rowse, the Problogger. In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Journey podcast Darren and I talk about how he got so much traffic to his big income earning blogs like his Digital Photography Blog, why you really shouldn't start your own digital photography blog and why you should start a Canon camera blog instead. Darren mentions some techniques he uses to keep bringing in traffic that the big corporate sites can't do for legal reasons, we talk about following trends and how the first mover who covers a trend in the blogosphere can get the big traffic gains and what Darren is planning in 2006. There's also some brief Yaro ramblings in there too, which I promise ties in with the overall theme of the podcast...eventually. Enjoy! Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=338-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Buying And Selling Blogs With Michael Pollock From SavvySoloCast http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/333/audio-buying-and-selling-blogs-with-michael-pollock-from-savvysolocast/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/333/audio-buying-and-selling-blogs-with-michael-pollock-from-savvysolocast/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2006 02:08:03 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/333/audio-buying-and-selling-blogs-with-michael-pollock-from-savvysolocast/

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As you may know I recently purchased a blog, Small Business Branding (coverage here – Acquisition Of SmallBusinessBranding.com) and recently Michael Pollock, the founder of Small Business Branding who I purchased the blog from, and I sat down and recorded a podcast discussion about buying and selling blogs. Since we … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/333/audio-buying-and-selling-blogs-with-michael-pollock-from-savvysolocast/feed/ 5 Download Part 1 MP3 - Download Part 2 MP3 - As you may know I recently purchased a blog, Small Business Branding (coverage here - Acquisition Of SmallBusinessBranding.com) and recently Michael Pollock, the founder of Small Business Branding who I pur... Download Part 1 MP3 Download Part 2 MP3 As you may know I recently purchased a blog, Small Business Branding (coverage here - Acquisition Of SmallBusinessBranding.com) and recently Michael Pollock, the founder of Small Business Branding who I purchased the blog from, and I sat down and recorded a podcast discussion about buying and selling blogs. Since we had just completed the transaction we were in the perfect place to discuss this topic and these podcasts should give you some good insights into the process behind blog trading. Our conversation went for over an hour so we broke it down into two podcasts. You can find further details about it from SavvySoloCast where these episodes are hosted. Yaro Starak no 33:47 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=333-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Interview With Robert Gerrish From FlyingSolo.com.au http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/317/audio-interview-with-robert-gerrish-from-flyingsolocomau/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/317/audio-interview-with-robert-gerrish-from-flyingsolocomau/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2005 03:05:14 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/317/audio-interview-with-robert-gerrish-from-flyingsolocomau/

Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 9.7 MB]

Today’s Entrepreneur’s Journey Podcast features an interview with Robert Gerrish, who with Sam Leader created the FlyingSolo.com.au website and wrote the book with same title, Flying Solo.

Robert contacted me a few months ago to introduce me to his web project and since then I have had numerous communications … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/317/audio-interview-with-robert-gerrish-from-flyingsolocomau/feed/ 7 Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 9.7 MB] Today's Entrepreneur's Journey Podcast features an interview with Robert Gerrish, who with Sam Leader created the FlyingSolo.com.au website and wrote the book with same title, Flying Solo. Download the MP3 [ 42 Minutes - 9.7 MB] Today's Entrepreneur's Journey Podcast features an interview with Robert Gerrish, who with Sam Leader created the FlyingSolo.com.au website and wrote the book with same title, Flying Solo. Robert contacted me a few months ago to introduce me to his web project and since then I have had numerous communications with Sam and Robert. They both are very committed to the Flying Solo website and are putting in a lot of time to grow it into a resource for solo business people both in Australia and the world. This interview gives us a good insight into how Robert got to where he is, including his work as a business coach and presenter, and what he is trying to achieve with his current Flying Solo project. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=317-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Interview About Podcasting http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/316/interview-about-podcasting/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/316/interview-about-podcasting/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2005 04:15:02 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/316/interview-about-podcasting/

I had a journalist from a local Australian paper contact me with some questions about my podcast and podcasting in general. I’ve just attended to the questions and thought some of you my be interested in my responses especially if you are considering starting up your own podcast.

1. What inspired your first idea to start podcasting?

There were … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/316/interview-about-podcasting/feed/ 3 Perry Marshall Podcast – Marketing Smarter With Google http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/309/perry-marshall-podcast-marketing-smarter-with-google/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/309/perry-marshall-podcast-marketing-smarter-with-google/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2005 04:08:03 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/309/perry-marshall-podcast-marketing-smarter-with-google/

No no, I didn’t interview Perry – though that would be fun (*scribbles note*) – this is Perry’s latest audio call that he just sent through to his subscribers. Those business-to-business types should enjoy this one.

I did an interview with Robert Spiegel, editor of the newsletter “Marketing Smarter with Google”:

Download The MP3 [ 6 MB - 26

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]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/309/perry-marshall-podcast-marketing-smarter-with-google/feed/ 2 No no, I didn't interview Perry - though that would be fun (*scribbles note*) - this is Perry's latest audio call that he just sent through to his subscribers. Those business-to-business types should enjoy this one. No no, I didn't interview Perry - though that would be fun (*scribbles note*) - this is Perry's latest audio call that he just sent through to his subscribers. Those business-to-business types should enjoy this one. I did an interview with Robert Spiegel, editor of the newsletter "Marketing Smarter with Google": Download The MP3 [ 6 MB - 26 Minutes ] Here's what you'll discover when you listen to our conversation: What most people do wrong when they're getting started. An interesting trait shared by almost all successful companies who use AdWords. Why sales & marketing departments always seem to be at each other's throats. Enjoy! Perry Marshall Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=309-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Client Culling – Selecting The Best Clients For Your Business http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/300/client-culling/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/300/client-culling/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2005 03:19:56 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/300/client-culling/

Download the MP3 [ 33 Minutes - 7.7 MB]

This episode of the Entrepreneur’s Journey Podcast (RSS Feed) features a discussion with my friend Will Swayne from Marketing Results in Brisbane on the topic of client culling.

Client culling is a process a business goes through to isolate the right type of clients. Culling the resource intensive … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/300/client-culling/feed/ 3 Download the MP3 [ 33 Minutes - 7.7 MB] This episode of the Entrepreneur's Journey Podcast (RSS Feed) features a discussion with my friend Will Swayne from Marketing Results in Brisbane on the topic of client culling. Download the MP3 [ 33 Minutes - 7.7 MB] This episode of the Entrepreneur's Journey Podcast (RSS Feed) features a discussion with my friend Will Swayne from Marketing Results in Brisbane on the topic of client culling. Client culling is a process a business goes through to isolate the right type of clients. Culling the resource intensive clients and actively seeking the "best fit" ideal clients that benefit from what the business offers without causing friction to the business systems, is what client culling is all about. During the early start-up phase when cashflow is tight business owners are willing to take on any work no matter if the job requirements don't quite match what the business is focused on or working towards. This results in poor resource utilization and inefficient work practices that often coincide with underdeveloped systems. In a lot of ways this is part of a teething process as the business "grows up". As cashflow stabilizes and systems are developed business owners gain clarity regarding exactly what their business should present to the marketplace and what type of clients should be sought. With a better understanding of the ideal client and service or product positioning it becomes easier for business owners to spot a "bad client", one that will consume more resources than the output will justify. These clients are then rejected with a clear conscious. Furthermore, business owners can look in their existing clientbase and pinpoint ongoing contracts with clients that are resource intensive and cull these customers from their books. Over time systematization and refinement create a system that attracts and satisfies ideal clients creating a significant profit margin through efficient use of resources. Definitive Guide To Google AdWords How to Double the Customers on your Website in 30 minutes or Less, with Google AdWords... And Beat the Learning Curve, FAST. Read more... Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=300-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Interview With Kevin Muoio From IPodMyBaby.com http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/293/podcast-blog-marketing-kevin-muoio/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/293/podcast-blog-marketing-kevin-muoio/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2005 00:45:32 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/293/podcast-blog-marketing-kevin-muoio/

Download the MP3 [ 46 Minutes - 10.6 MB]

This episode of the Entrepreneur’s Journey Podcast (RSS Feed) contains an interview with Kevin Muoio. Kevin is the co-owner of iPod My Baby and iPod My Photo, two e-commerce websites selling iPod related merchandise.

I first heard about Kevin from the podcast interview he did with Andru … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/293/podcast-blog-marketing-kevin-muoio/feed/ 9 Download the MP3 [ 46 Minutes - 10.6 MB] This episode of the Entrepreneur's Journey Podcast (RSS Feed) contains an interview with Kevin Muoio. Kevin is the co-owner of iPod My Baby and iPod My Photo, two e-commerce websites selling iPod related mercha... Download the MP3 [ 46 Minutes - 10.6 MB] This episode of the Entrepreneur's Journey Podcast (RSS Feed) contains an interview with Kevin Muoio. Kevin is the co-owner of iPod My Baby and iPod My Photo, two e-commerce websites selling iPod related merchandise. I first heard about Kevin from the podcast interview he did with Andru Edwards from Venturus. In that interview Kevin talked briefly about the blog marketing he did for his websites and that the majority of traffic (and subsequent) sales came from blogs. What made it really interesting though was that he in fact didn't operate a blog himself, he used other people's blogs to promote his business. At the time of our call Kevin had only spent $100 on marketing for his business, and that was for some pay per click advertising, his blog marketing efforts have been completely free. Blog publicity outperformed some significant mainstream media coverage Kevin's websites received so I really wanted to hear more about how exactly he was using blogs to market his business. I decided to call him up and ask and of course I recorded everything for a podcast so we all can learn from Kevin's techniques. This podcast has some great current advice on how to use the blogosphere to create buzz and market a business without spending a cent. It very much parallels traditional PR or press coverage marketing but because of the nature of blogs and bloggers you face a lot less resistance to access communication channels. Blogs enjoy significant online network effects so a successful blog marketing campaign can result in exponential exposure for a website business. It's a marketing technique that every business should take advantage of. I hope you enjoy the podcast. Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=293-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Internet Business Conversation With Michael Pollock http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/287/michael-pollock-online-marketing-podcast/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/287/michael-pollock-online-marketing-podcast/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:08:25 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/287/michael-pollock-online-marketing-podcast/

Download the MP3 [ 55 Minutes - 10 MB]

This Entrepreneur’s Journey podcast features an Internet business discussion with Michael Pollock who blogs at Small Business Branding. Michael and I have known each other for a few months now, well “known” in the sense that we have Skype conversations but have never met in person since he is … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/287/michael-pollock-online-marketing-podcast/feed/ 10 Download the MP3 [ 55 Minutes - 10 MB] This Entrepreneur's Journey podcast features an Internet business discussion with Michael Pollock who blogs at Small Business Branding. Michael and I have known each other for a few months now, Download the MP3 [ 55 Minutes - 10 MB] This Entrepreneur's Journey podcast features an Internet business discussion with Michael Pollock who blogs at Small Business Branding. Michael and I have known each other for a few months now, well "known" in the sense that we have Skype conversations but have never met in person since he is in the USA and I am in Australia. Michael and I completed a discussion on the topic of Internet business. Here are the show notes (a fancy name for a list of the topics we talked about in chronological order). Flipping websites for profit Making money from websites using advertising such as AdSense, including the importance of a keyword niche and Darren Rowse the Problogger. Sitepoint website marketplace and website evaluation. Making money through affiliate programs using ClickBank and the Googlecash online marketing method (using AdWords to sell affiliate products without having your own website). Blogs networks A little about Yaro and Michael and their Internet businesses Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=287-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> Audio: Interview With Peter Harback From CoolThings.com.au http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/281/audio-interview-with-peter-harback-from-coolthingscomau/ http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/281/audio-interview-with-peter-harback-from-coolthingscomau/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2005 03:44:14 +0000 Yaro Starak http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/281/audio-interview-with-peter-harback-from-coolthingscomau/

Download the MP3 [ 45 Minutes - 10 MB]

This is a big one! I cracked the 45 minute mark with this podcast. There is a reason though, there’s a lot in this show with the main feature being an interview with Peter Harback, the co-owner with his wife of Cool Things, a website and retail store … Read the rest of this entry »

]]> http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/281/audio-interview-with-peter-harback-from-coolthingscomau/feed/ 6 Download the MP3 [ 45 Minutes - 10 MB] This is a big one! I cracked the 45 minute mark with this podcast. There is a reason though, there's a lot in this show with the main feature being an interview with Peter Harback, Download the MP3 [ 45 Minutes - 10 MB] This is a big one! I cracked the 45 minute mark with this podcast. There is a reason though, there's a lot in this show with the main feature being an interview with Peter Harback, the co-owner with his wife of Cool Things, a website and retail store that sells "Cool Gadgets for Big Kids" (a toyshop!). Peter offers quite a good insight into his business so I expect you will enjoy this interview. Also featured in the podcast is some music by a friend of mine, James McIntosh, who recently launched his own blog at Jameses.org. He provides the vocals and guitar on his track Perspicacity. Enjoy! Yaro Starak no <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/?powerpress_embed=281-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>