Do you think successful people just got lucky, or do they make their own luck by working hard and taking initiative? In this episode Steve and Toni discuss different events in their own lives where they felt luck played a part in their success and disagree on how much people make their own luck. Both […]
Are you collecting emails but aren't sure what to do with them? In this episode Steve and Toni break down the different auto responders they use on their websites and give you the exact steps they took to create them. By the end of the episode you'll have several ideas for creating your own autoresponder […]
Do you think work life balance is a myth? Many people talk about work life balance, but very few actually achieve it. In this episode Steve and Toni share how they've achieved it and get honest about the times when their lives were completely out of balance. It is possible to make it happen in […]
Have you ever felt like a fish out of water as an entrepreneur? Starting your own business can be a lonely process. In this episode Toni and Steve discuss the benefits of joining a mastermind to grow your business and personal development. Steve discusses how once his store was critiqued by ten successful business owners. […]
Do you have an amazing course, membership, service, or product but have a hard time selling yourself? Trying running a challenge. Toni and Steve have been running challenges for years as a way to build community, grow their email list, earn affiliate revenue and sell their courses. In this episode Toni and Steve break down […]
Are you wondering what the latest changes from Google are in 2021? In this episode Steve breaks down some important factors for ranking in search this year. From complex fixes to simple changes anyone can make on their website, this episode takes a deep dive into search engine optimization and what you can do to […]
Are partnerships worth the headache? Steve and Toni have been business partners for the past 7 years and share the key to their successful partnership. (Hint, it's not a contract) In this episode they breakdown the components of a successful partnership, whether it be with your spouse, friend or total stranger. They discuss the pitfalls […]
Did you know you can start making money with affiliate marketing even if your website is new? In this episode Steve and Toni discuss the best practices for making money through affiliate marketing no matter what type of website you have. They also share the strategies they use to drive traffic to affiliate posts that […]
There are millions of websites, youtube channels and podcasts that you are competing against any time you publish a piece of content. How do you make your content stand out and get noticed with so much competition? It's not that hard to create content that engages readers and gets you noticed, but you have to […]
No one has time to grow all their social media channels at once. It's important to focus on one channel, learn it, and grow it before moving on to the next channel. In this podcast episode Toni and Steve discuss Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and how each channel can benefit your business. […]
Did you know that anyone can become a highly productive person? Time is the greatest equalizer of all and everyone has the same amount of hours in each day. In this episode Steve and Toni discuss the habits of highly productive people as well as share their own habits that allow them to run multiple […]
In this episode Steve and Toni share why they decided to launch their course with only 2 out of the 9 modules finished. They also discuss launch strategies, pricing models (find out why they love the lifetime membership option), and how they launched their course. You'll also hear Toni admit that Steve was right about […]
Have you ever experienced chaos in your professional or personal life? Sometimes things happen that are totally out of your control but can send your business or personal life into a tailspin. In this episode Steve and Toni share some of the chaos they've experience both personally and professionally and give tips on how to […]
Ever run 48 miles in 48 hours? A few weeks ago Toni participated in the 4x4x48 challenge where she ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours, including throughout the night. In this episode Steve and Toni discuss the challenge and why Toni thought this would be a good idea. They'll also share how […]
Have you ever wondered if it was worth your time to use social media to grow your business? In this episode Toni and Steve discuss the pitfalls of social media and share why they think it can even hurt your business long term. You'll come away with some practical takeaways for how to manage social […]
Have you ever wondered why others seem to be successful and you're still struggling? In this podcast episode Steve and Toni discuss what they think it takes to be successful and what many people are doing that is holding them back from reaching their goals. Over the past 10 years, Steve and Toni have met […]
Did you know that hiring an overseas assistant can save your business thousands of dollars a year? Steve and Toni have been working with assistants in the Philippines for the past several years. They share their experiences from the hiring process to the day to day challenges and benefits of working with people overseas. They're […]
Have you ever had a business idea that you just can't seem to launch? Many people struggle to launch their amazing products and services out of fear. In this episode Steve and Toni break down the reasons people are afraid to launch, why launches are completely overrated, and what you can do to successfully get […]
In this episode Steve and Toni share their strategies for making money online if you need to do it quickly. They don't recommend any of the get rick quick schemes or selling of bodily fluids, but rather stick to ideas that you can start immediately and eventually turn into a long term profitable business. They […]
Have you ever been so frustrated or discouraged in your business you contemplated giving up? Building a business is hard work. It's possible to work for weeks or even months and not see results. In this episode Steve and Toni discuss how they "embrace the suck" in their own businesses and the strategies they've used […]
Did you know that according to the U.S. Small Business Administration micro-businesses cost about $3,000 to start? That's $2970 MORE than Steve and Toni spent when they started their online businesses. In this episode, they talk through every penny they spent getting started and how much they spend today to run their businesses. From the […]
Has imposter syndrome kept you from taking the next step? Has it kept from you from creating a product, launching a website, or building a business? Did you know that most people suffer from imposter syndrome at some point in their life? In this episode (or as Toni likes to call it, "Steve's childhood therapy […]
Have you ever wondered if successful entrepreneurs share similar traits? In this episode Steve and Toni discuss some of the traits they've noticed that many successful business owners share. Leaning on over 15 years in the entrepreneurial space, they debate what character traits they think most all successful entrepreneurs possess and agree to disagree on […]
Don't waste your content! Did you know that a single piece of content can be used in a variety of ways? From YouTube videos to Instagram clips and quotes, every piece of content you create can be massaged to create content for all the social channels, plus podcasts and video. Steve and Toni each break down […]
In this episode Steve and Toni discuss what they would change if they were to start over again in their businesses? They discuss if they would go to college, what platforms they would have focused more on, their regrets, and what they would do exactly the same. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their […]
Have you ever wondered how much time it takes to build and run an online business? In this week's episode Steve and Toni share with you exactly how much time they spent building their websites, ecommerce stores, and social channels. They go in depth about the amount of time they invested in the beginning vs […]
A crucial component of building an audience is networking, but when you are just getting started it can be difficult to meet other content creators. In this episode, Steve and Toni share their best tips and strategies for reaching out and actually getting a response. They've successfully used these techniques to meet just about anyone […]
Want to know Steve and Toni's biggest mistake when they first got started? They neglected to grab email sign ups when people visited their websites. In this episode they discuss the strategies they are currently using to grow their email lists as well as which methods have the highest conversion rate. All these strategies can […]
In this episode Steve and Toni discuss how long it takes to start making money online. They share their timeline for getting started, from finding your niche to monetizing your audience. They also share how they would make money if they were building an audience today. Finally, they share how long they think it would […]
In this episode, Toni and Steve discuss the best online business model to pursue based on your personality and how quickly you want to make money versus the effort involved.
