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27 OctFeatured

The 5 Areas of Focus to Launch Your First Digital Product

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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:

#1: Build an email list …read more      

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26 OctFeatured

Jerod Morris on Podcast Junkies

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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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Rainmaker.FM is the premier digital marketing and sales …read more      

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26 OctFeatured

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

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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!

It’s something Chris sees …read more      

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26 OctFeatured

The Digital Entrepreneur

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By Rainmaker.FM

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The dream of building a business around digital products and services is as old as the Internet itself.

Unfortunately, the early days of “digital commerce” were overpopulated with snake oil promises and “Online Cash Machine” hype.

Fortunately, things have changed:

  • Sales of ebooks exceeded $5 billion in 2014
  • Online education is now a $15 billion a year industry
  • Apps and other downloadable software are the norm
  • Software as a Service rules the business market
  • New forms of digital products are emerging daily

In other words, the market is ready and waiting for you. That doesn’t mean it’s gotten any easier, though. Here’s how we plan to change …read more      

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26 OctFeatured

Heather Armstrong (Dooce) on the Art of Dealing with Online Criticism

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By Rainmaker.FM

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Today’s guest on Hack the Entrepreneur is a speaker, a bestselling and award-winning writer, a brand consultant, and an entrepreneur.

She became an answer to Trivial Pursuit and Jeopardy questions after being fired from her job as a web designer for blogging stories involving her colleagues.

She is now the Founder of, and professional blogger at, Dooce. She has been a part of the Internet writing community for 14 years and has created targeted content for global brands, including Ford, Nintendo, and Clorox.

She is also the author of the New York Times Best Seller, It Sucked and Then I Cried.

Now, let’s …read more      

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