You might be wondering how Mike and Bobby juggle their work and still go on vacation, without any disruption in their businesses. They have a great team in place that helps them with nearly every aspect of their businesses. And if you think there’s a lot of manpower needed to have such a successful business– think again. The team isn’t as big as you think, but it’s working efficiently as it should be. Listen to today’s episode as Mike and Bobby introduce you to the people behind the Laptop Empir...
Jul 27, 2020•44 min•Ep. 150
In business, it is always great to have a team of people rather than doing it solo. Together you can do so much more for the business. You just have to find the right people for you to work with as a team. In today’s episode, Mike and Bobby will share some experiences in business and tips for hiring a great team of rockstars.
Jul 20, 2020•41 min•Ep. 149
Mike just came back from a week-long vacation, and he’s sharing how to unplug as a full-time business owner. “How is that even possible?” you may be thinking. It’s not easy. It takes time and experience to get to a place where you can step away for a week and nothing bad happens with the business. Listen to today’s podcast as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda share the concept of letting your business “break” so you can figure out how to improve it.
Jul 13, 2020•34 min•Ep. 148
We’re back for another ‘Ask Bobby & Mike’ episode. This is part two of a special Q&A series, which Mike and Bobby answer interesting questions from their students. They received a LOT of questions so here’s the second round. In today’s episode, Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda will continue to answer some business and personal questions that they received from the students.
Jul 06, 2020•55 min•Ep. 147
We have a special Q&A episode today, in which Mike and Bobby are answering their students’ interesting and cool questions! They received a lot of questions so this could be a two-parter! Who knows- this might be an ongoing episode in our podcast rotation too! Listen to today’s podcast as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda answer business and personal questions that they received from the students.
Jun 29, 2020•41 min•Ep. 146
Ever wonder what having your own business is like? Or how your day to day life could change? Building a successful business is a process. It takes time, hard work, patience, daily experiences and even failures. In today's podcast, Mike and Bobby will play another fun question game. Stay tuned as they share their thoughts and experiences in business.
Jun 22, 2020•45 min•Ep. 145
Are you a coach or a business consultant or maybe planning to start your own own coaching or consulting business? We have some pointers that could help you build your business and save you time and money. You might be wondering how and where to start. It is not easy, but listen to today's Podcast as we have a returning guest, Lauren Zoeller sharing 4 Ways To Build Your Coaching Or Consulting Business with Mike Yanda & Bobby Hoyt.
Jun 15, 2020•36 min•Ep. 144
Posting ads on Facebook is a valuable side hustle. Learn how to create profitable ads and target potential customers for local businesses. Why is this side hustle so profitable? Facebook is one of the most powerful marketing platforms for lead generation. On this episode, DollarSprout gets all the intel about the Facebook Side Hustle Course. Mike and Bobby will be answering all the questions, so stay tuned.
Jun 08, 2020•48 min•Ep. 143
Most of us are working from home now due to the pandemic and I am pretty sure that a lot of you enjoyed this setup. Who wants to go back to the office anymore? No worries, we feel you. You might be thinking about what you should do and how you can leave the office life. Trust me, there are a lot of opportunities out there so why not do it now. If you want to start a business, join us as we discuss what to do if you don't want to go back to work.
Jun 01, 2020•33 min•Ep. 142
Are you overwhelmed with all the information and opinions flying around from people who think they have all the experience on blogging? When you’re a beginner blogger, you tend to seek and receive tons of blogging advice that would lead you to ponder which is legit and which should be disregarded. Not everything you read and hear is helpful and some blogging mistakes could definitely cost you time and money. Bobby and Mike continue talking about blogging in today’s podcast episode. Keep on liste...
May 25, 2020•34 min•Ep. 141
A growing successful business means more tasks to juggle than ever and most of the time needs an extra set of hands. If you start being overwhelmed with these tasks then it might be time to hire a virtual assistant. The idea of outsourcing to a virtual assistant is a popular thing nowadays, however, many business owners are reluctant to do so because they do not know when and how to start. Some are skeptical that there isn't a trustworthy virtual assistant who can handle the delegated tasks. Wel...
May 20, 2020•51 min•Ep. 40
Thinking about what you should be creating next? It can be stressful, especially brainstorming and trying to plan ahead. Trust me, rushing your content will not do any good. If you are tired of rushing your content and losing that momentum, hit that play button and listen as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda share the things they struggled with and give you insight on how they maintain consistent with their content.
May 18, 2020•31 min•Ep. 140
Have you ever thought of starting a blog? Especially with everything that’s going on now. A few things that keep most people from starting are lack of time, not knowing where to start, and lack of funds. If you’re stuck on choosing a website domain or picking a niche/ topic, Bobby and Mike have that covered for you. You need to listen to this episode if you’re planning to start a blog. Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda share the 5 main things that are holding people back from starting and why....
May 11, 2020•39 min•Ep. 139
There are plenty of benefits to working in the corporate world, but some people feel they aren't given the chance to grow at the pace they desire. On the other hand, there are some who have already risen to the top with a fat salary, however, still feel something’s lacking… And they start to ponder what if they start their own business? Joining Bobby and Mike in today’s episode, is a CTA certified Life and Business Transformation Coach, a motivational speaker, and a podcast host, Lauren Zoeller....
May 04, 2020•56 min•Ep. 138
We’ve been talking about courses and everything, and there are a LOT of courses out there. But are they worth it? How do we know if it’s a helpful info product or if it is legitimate? Through media? By course creators showing off their stripe accounts? Or Social proof? It can be tricky, but we’ll give you some examples of legitimate courses and how to figure out which ones provide results. Listen to today’s podcast as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda share the thing they hate about courses....
Apr 27, 2020•26 min•Ep. 137
Earning money and taking care of your growing family are both vital tasks. However, meeting your family’s financial needs while being readily available for your children and/or spouse can be truly challenging if you have a 9-to-5 job. And these are the very reasons why many are dreaming to own a business. Joining Bobby and Mike in today’s podcast episode, are the passive income experts and also the founders of withthekings.com, Dillon and Sarah King. This couple believes in family first. They ma...
Apr 20, 2020•40 min•Ep. 136
Due to the pandemic, the economy might be in recession for two or more years. During these tough times, affiliate programs are affected and affiliate marketers worry about sales. Having an info product gives you the flexibility to alter the direction or make quick decisions to help grow your business during these times. Thinking of creating your own info product? Listen as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda share the advantages and the benefits of having your own info product.
Apr 13, 2020•36 min•Ep. 135
Are you checking your churn? If you’re thinking about making butter, unfortunately, it’s not that. We’re referring to customer churn which transpires when your subscribers ceased doing business with your service. Though entrepreneurs love recurring income, it can be difficult at times to continue business growth and beat churn. In today’s podcast episode, Bobby and Mike impart the strategies that you can use to help you reduce your churn and to keep members hooked in order to improve your lifeti...
Apr 06, 2020•37 min•Ep. 134
Email is indeed a fast and important method of business communication. Despite the digitization of customer experience, it's still a fact that most people are overwhelmed by the number of emails received daily. As a result, you simply delete or just skip some of the newsletters inside your inbox. And as the world becomes digitized, it leaves you craving tangible connection where you get to experience life through all of your 5 senses. As human beings, there’s always a unique experience if you ge...
Mar 30, 2020•29 min•Ep. 133
Most of the people are now at home due to the coronavirus. Did you know that a major benefit of having more people at home is more online sales? Today’s episode is about the concept ‘Pay Yourself First’ brought to you by Chris’s Make it Rain monthly newsletter. This $99 per month newsletter teaches you how to be an email marketing stud and make lots of money sending emails. If you join today using the code LAPTOP EMPIRES, you will get $20 off for the next 3 months. Listen to today’s podcast as B...
Mar 23, 2020•39 min•Ep. 132
It’s easy to get caught in a nonstop cycle of work, work, and even more work. Non-stop grinding can cause burnout, especially when it reaches the point where it's all-consuming. Wouldn't it be nice to find a way to escape the daily grind and have more lifestyle freedom? In today's podcast episode, Bobby and Mike share their own experiences of escaping the daily grind by creating an online course. If you want to learn how to make money while you sleep, then this episode is definitely for you!...
Mar 16, 2020•27 min•Ep. 131
Many people may think that hiring coaches and a support team for their course isn’t necessary. Yes, you can do the coaching and support yourself, but trust me- it would take A LOT of time to answer all the questions for your courses. Mike and Bobby hired coaches and a support team before ever launching their course. Is it a big help? Is it necessary? Did it make the course launch successful? Listen to today’s podcast as Bobby Hoyt shares how they successfully launched their courses with the help...
Mar 09, 2020•25 min•Ep. 130
Building a membership site is not an easy task and the hard work doesn’t end once people join your group. Your next important goal is to keep them engaged in order to stay inside your community. Interaction promotes an active community and having well-structured content is crucial for the members to follow through. So how exactly should you structure your membership community content? In today’s podcast episode, we’ll share the significant things we’ve learned through managing our Laptop Empires...
Mar 02, 2020•35 min•Ep. 129
Some believe launching their own product will require a lot of time, preparation and stress! When it comes to launching a product, there’s always a level of fear. And some may have a great product idea, but not a clue about launching it. Most business owners have been through this. It doesn’t have to be perfect, and you can change it over time. You just need to take the first step and create the product. Listen to today’s podcast as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda share how they launched their own min...
Feb 24, 2020•36 min•Ep. 128
Most of you, if not all, are well aware that generating traffic is the LIFEBLOOD of blogging business. Creating a blog site can be overwhelming, but acquiring traffic is a different story. You need the traffic to convert into sales or leads. So the question is— how to drive traffic to your blog? There are many ways, but there's one simple traffic source that you need to master… In today’s episode, we talk about Facebook ads. This can be a non-conventional strategy for most of the bloggers, but w...
Feb 17, 2020•44 min•Ep. 127
New to marketing? Blogging? Have you ever wondered what’s the best email marketing software on the market? Let the masters give you an idea with their thoughts on both Active Campaign and ConvertKit. Listen to today’s podcast as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda will give you pointers to consider in selecting the best email marketing software.
Feb 10, 2020•28 min•Ep. 126
“The right tool for the right job,” is a saying that has been around for so long. It truly pays dividends if you're utilizing the precise tool for the task on hand. Running and maintaining your own business is not always easy-breezy. Fortunately, the advanced technology in this day and age provides innovative tools that can improve the way you’re running it. And that’s why selecting the proper tools for your business is a vital role. But with so many tools available, which ones are best? In our ...
Feb 03, 2020•44 min•Ep. 125
Some believe setting boundaries in business can lead to losing clients. I know what you’re thinking... “this will negatively impact my business”, “my client might not understand.” Trust us. It’s all in your head. Every business owner has been in this situation. At the end of the day, what do you want your life to look like? You have to do what works best and what’s going to make you happier. Listen to today’s podcast as Bobby Hoyt and Mike Yanda share how they set boundaries in their business an...
Jan 27, 2020•39 min•Ep. 124
We recently wrapped up our Facebook Side Hustle course launch for January and so our topic in today’s podcast episode is just timely. We noticed that many of you are very much interested in creating your own information product. But creating one can be a little daunting and overwhelming to some. We heard you, we listened and now, we are thrilled to impart once again the things that we are very passionate about… Course launches! If you want to know the 3 keys to a successful course launch then hi...
Jan 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 123
It's been over 2 years since we launched Laptop Empires and the Facebook Side Hustle Course, and a LOT has changed! We’ve launched a podcast, blog, multiple courses, and a Youtube channel! Our Facebook coaching community keeps growing bigger and bigger. Watching our students in the coaching community start their own business, find success and make money by doing what they’ve learned from our courses and from the coaching group is what this is all about. In today’s episode, meet our FB ad experts...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 122
