The 7-Minute Content Makeover

By Rainmaker.FM

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A few tweaks and checks can often boost a piece of written content about one “grade level.”

In other words, if it starts out “good,” this will take it to “very good.” Here’s the process Sonia Simone uses.

No, this isn’t a “write a blog post in seven minutes” podcast.

It’s the process Sonia goes through once she has written a piece, to add that final layer of polish. Once you have the habits in place, you should be able to make these changes in about five-to-seven minutes.

In this quick 11-minute episode of Confessions of a Pink-Haired Marketer, host Sonia Simone talks …read more      

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The Business Behind Writing and Selling with Mark Dawson

By Rainmaker.FM

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From selling ice cream on the streets of Chicago to becoming an international best-selling author of more than 20 books …

On Authorpreneur, Mark Dawson shares his journey to becoming a full-time, wildly successful, best-selling authorpreneur.

In this episode of Authorpreneur, host Jim Kukral and Mark Dawson discuss:

  • How to become a full-time author
  • Mark’s experiences writing more than 20 books
  • How to balance the writing and marketing of your books
  • What it takes to have success selling books in today’s marketplace

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The 5 Areas of Focus to Launch Your First Digital Product

By Sonia Simone

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You may have noticed that we’re pretty excited about digital commerce around here. And we’re not alone.

The web provides an unparalleled way to launch a business — small or large — with very manageable levels of investment and risk.

But you won’t launch a new business by thinking or reading about it — you have to take action. At this point, I’ve seen hundreds (maybe thousands) of folks build viable businesses around an online product or service, and I’ve noticed five areas of focus that are crucial when you’re getting started.

Here’s what they are:

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Jerod Morris on Podcast Junkies

By Rainmaker.FM

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Jerod Morris sits down with Harry Duran of Podcast Junkies to discuss how he runs five regular podcasts, his struggles with creating content, and how he stays committed to his audience.

Listen in.

In this 84-minute episode, Harry Duran and Jerod Morris discuss:

  • The difference between authenticity and transparency
  • How every podcaster has felt uninspired to record their show
  • Podcast Movement
  • How Jerod creates/organizes his shows
  • Finding the time to host five different podcasts
  • Podcasting and Copyblogger
  • Practice, practice, practice

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Why Accountability Is Way More Important to Your Business Than You Think

By Rainmaker.FM

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Everyone needs a little push in the right direction once in a while to get things going.

Today on Youpreneur.FM, host Chris Ducker talks about the importance of accountability, how to choose your accountability partner, how to be a good accountability partner, and how to make the most of it.

As Youpreneurs, accountability is one of the most important things you can implement to skyrocket your businesses. If you’ve ever found yourself not reaching a goal you set or putting off a particular project you know you should do, then you’d benefit from some accountability in your life!

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