I've been working on an assignment with the 2CCXers, and I want to share one of my big takeaways that I had last night. I want to share something with you that I've been thinking about a lot lately. We just launched our new Two Comma Club X coaching program a couple months ago, and one of the first things I asked everyone in the program to do (almost 400 coaching students)... Was to TRASH their current email address! WHAAAT!!!! 😲😲😲 I know. Scary, right? Why did I ask them to do this? 2 Reason...
Aug 12, 2020•12 min•Ep. 335
Oh my gosh! We finally did it! Thank you so much for supporting me! On this episode Russell talks about the ups and downs of achieving his goal of becoming a New York Times Bestselling author. Here are some of the amazing things to listen for in this episode: Find out why Russell's other 2 books didn't make the list, even though he sold enough copies. And find out what it took for Traffic Secrets to finally become a New York Times Bestseller. So listen here to see why Russell is so excited to ha...
Aug 10, 2020•10 min•Ep. 334
You want to hear what they say to me? Because they're probably going to say something similar to you. On this episode Russell gives several examples of some of the angry messages he receives from people on social media, and gives some advice about what to do with it. Here are some of the insightful nuggets to look for in this episode: Find out why Russell doesn't give too much thought to the haters. Hear what some of the things are that people get angry at Russell over. And see why the best advi...
Aug 05, 2020•17 min•Ep. 333
Kaelin Poulin sharing her presentation from Funnel Hacking Live about identity shift. On this episode we hear from Kaelin Poulin during Funnel Hacking Live talking about identity shifts and getting your customers to be a part of your community. Here are some of the awesome things Kaelin talks about in today's episode: Why it's important to care about your customer. Why you need to have an "I am" statement and manifesto. And why you need to give your customers a cape. So listen here to this aweso...
Aug 03, 2020•31 min•Ep. 332
Russell talking about a recent identity shift and how it's changing his own personal life, and how mastering this concept can help you as well. On this episode Russell talks about identity shifts and how you can use them to become something or someone that you want to be. Here are some of the gems from this episode: Find out how James P. Friel became a drummer and a cyclist by having an identity shift. Find out why wrestling caused so many problems with Russell's weight fluctuations and how he's...
Jul 29, 2020•16 min•Ep. 331
I almost forgot this secret, but I was reminded tonight and so far it's working flawlessly. On this episode Russell gives some quick advice on how to increase your conversion rates when doing a webinar. Here are some of the amazing things you'll hear in today's episode: Find out why Russell took a "ready, fire, aim" approach to his latest webinar. Find out how he was able to take a live webinar and make it better by adding what he missed after it was over. And hear how he perfected his Clickfunn...
Jul 27, 2020•9 min•Ep. 330
Here's an answer to another great question sent in by Rachel Pedersen. On this episode Russell answers a question from Rachel Pedersen about how you create your vision without moving just one stair at a time. Here are some of the awesome things to listen for in this episode: Find out who told Russell about surpassing everything they thought was possible, so they are trying to enjoy everything in the moment. See how Gene Simmons of Kiss taught Russell to think about things differently to be able ...
Jul 22, 2020•9 min•Ep. 329
They are two conflicting concepts, the science of achievement and the art of fulfillment. Can you have them both or does one sacrifice the other? On this episode Russell talks about the difference between the science of achievement and the art of fulfillment and how they are opposites of each other. Here are some of the fascinating things you will hear in today's episode: Find out why the science of achievement is the easy part for Russell, but he struggles with the art of fulfillment. Find out ...
Jul 20, 2020•12 min•Ep. 328
My thoughts after reading the first 2/3 of the book Atlas Shrugged. On this episode Russell talks about reading Atlas Shrugged and how he interprets it in the current economy. Here are some of the interesting things you will hear in today's episode: Find out why it's important for the producers to continue to produce. And hear what it means to be a looter, and why they are dangerous to the producers. So listen here to find out how Atlas Shrugged has inspired Russell to continue to be a producer....
Jul 15, 2020•14 min•Ep. 327
Russell is still on vacation, so we're dipping back into the vault to share this awesome episode again. Transcript - https://marketingsecrets.com/blog/326-entrepreneurial-scars-revisited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 326
Russell is on vacation this week, so it seems appropriate to replay this episode about entrepreneurs and vacations! Enjoy! Transcript - https://marketingsecrets.com/blog/325-why-entrepreneurs-suck-at-vacations-revisited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 08, 2020•3 min•Ep. 325
Listen in behind the scenes of a Voxer message that will change everything for you. On this episode you'll get access to a private Voxer message between Russell and Matt Maddix about the three questions he asks people that make him a better leader, father, and husband. Here are the three questions to listen for in today's episode: What can I keep doing? What should I start doing? What should I stop doing? Listen here to find out why these three questions are so important when it comes to making ...
Jul 06, 2020•11 min•Ep. 324
The exciting conclusion of the presentation I gave at Stephen Larsen's OfferMind event. On this episode you will hear the exciting conclusion to Russell's presentation from OfferMind about level 10 Opportunities. Here are some of the things to listen for in today's episode: Find out how level 10 opportunities came onto Russell's radar. Hear how Russell met Todd and see what they thought their level opportunity was going to be originally. And see how they managed to build Clickfunnels, after Russ...
Jul 01, 2020•18 min•Ep. 323
How to find and earn your level 10 opportunity. This is the first half of a presentation I gave at Stephen Larsen's OfferMind event. On today's episode Russell shares a presentation from OfferMind about how he founded Clickfunnels and the journey it took to get there. Here are some of the amazing thing you will hear in part 1 of the presentation: Hear a funny story about potato guns being shipped to a hotel where an event was held, after the event was already over. Find out why even though famil...
Jun 29, 2020•19 min•Ep. 322
How to speed up your process by looking for shortcuts. On this episode Russell talks about being stressed and short on time for getting work done. He talks about how he finds shortcuts in order to get things done, and why he calls it, "Putting his Todd hat on". Here are some of the awesome things in this episode: Find out what Russell tends to cut out of his life when he doesn't want to miss a party, but also has tons of work. See what he means when he says he has to put his Todd hat on. And fin...
Jun 24, 2020•9 min•Ep. 321
Let me show you behind the scenes of the new funnel we're using to sell two comma club live. On this episode Russell talks about using the invisible funnel, which had basically disappeared over the last several years. Here are some of the cool insights to listen for in this episode: Find out what an invisible funnel is and why it's no longer in the Dotcom Secrets book. Hear the story about how Daegan Smith invented the invisible funnel after an accidental dine and dash. And see how Russell is br...
Jun 22, 2020•11 min•Ep. 320
I probably should share this secret more, because it's the KEY to how I got started... On this episode Russell talks about creating software using scriptlance and how freeing it was. Here are some of the important pieces of advice to look for in this episode: Find out how Russell discovered he didn't have to learn how to code to make software. See what Russell's first software product was and how he saved almost $5000 getting it created. And see what products are still available to help you when...
Jun 17, 2020•11 min•Ep. 319
If you're creating courses, here's one of the secrets to make the course even better. On this episode Russell talks about how he has always been able to teach the strategy of course creation but not really the tactic. Here are some of the awesome stuff to look for in this episode: Find out what "Over the Shoulder" teaching means. Find out why to teach this method Russell had to start a whole new business from scratch. And see what some of the tools he is using to do all of it. So listen here to ...
Jun 15, 2020•10 min•Ep. 318
How to create true change that actually lasts... On today's episode Russell talks about how our society has always functioned in a "Demand Relationship" and how it will never bring about real change. Here are some of the awesome things to listen for in this episode: Find out what it means to be in a demand relationship and why it can only work that way for so long. Find out why shaming people into change doesn't work. See why inspiring action is the way to make true change. So listen here to fin...
Jun 10, 2020•15 min•Ep. 317
How to quickly double sales by weaving the 3 invisible closes into every step of your funnel... On this episode that is from a presentation at 2019’s Funnel Hacking Live, Russell talks about the 3 Closes. Here are the 3 closes he explains in today's episode: The Emotional Close The Logical Close And the Urgency and Scarcity Close Find out what each of this closes is, and why Russell uses them in every single funnel. Transcript - https://marketingsecrets.com/blog/316-the-3-closes Learn more about...
Jun 08, 2020•18 min•Ep. 316
What happened to me this weekend, and what you can learn from it. On this episode Russell talks about the events of the past weekend and how he handled the situation when it got tough and gives some solid advice about the best way to get through it. Here are some of the helpful things you will hear in today's episode: Find out what Russell decided to do instead of fight back. Hear why Russell is okay, but his friends and family had a hard time with the situation. And see why in the end, Russell ...
Jun 03, 2020•12 min•Ep. 315
The big "ah-ha" that I've been trying to execute over the last 60 days. On this episode Russell explains the difference between a value ladder and a value maze, and what he's done to simplify his own value ladder over the last few years. Here are some of the informative tidbits to look for in today's episode: Find out how a value maze is different from a value ladder. See Russell's own value ladder and how each step works. See what kind of systems Russell has put in place to assure that each tie...
Jun 01, 2020•15 min•Ep. 314
Revisiting one of my favorite principles from the Traffic Secrets book. On this episode Russell talks about posting on Instagram with a method he learned from Jenna Kutcher called the JK5. Here are some of the things you will hear in today's episode: Find out what the JK5 method is. Hear what Russell's "5" are. And find out where you can dive deeper into this concept. So listen here to find out how you can use the JK5 method when posting on social media as well. Transcript - https://marketingsec...
May 25, 2020•8 min•Ep. 313
People are getting the Traffic Secrets book in the mail today, and if you're not careful, you may miss the greatest marketing lesson of all. On today's episode Russell explains the difference between hard-selling and soft-selling. Here are some of the informative things to look for in this episode: Find out how Russell is almost constantly soft-selling his products and services and why you may not have noticed. See why when you buy from Russell you should buy slowly and pay attention to everythi...
May 20, 2020•13 min•Ep. 312
Of all the ways I've taught things in the past, I think this way might be the best. On today's episode Russell talks about how Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid gave him an epiphany about the way he teaches. Here are some of the things you will learn in this episode: Find out why Mr. Miyagi secretly teaching Daniel-san karate, gave Russell an epiphany. And find out where Russell plans on testing out his theory on this new teaching method and if it will be possible for you to get in on it too. So listen...
May 18, 2020•14 min•Ep. 311
One of my favorite new hooks that you can get created for a couple hundred bucks. On this episode Russell talks about how he used satisfying videos his kids enjoyed to come up with a new ad idea. Here are some of the amazing things to look forward to in today's episode: Find out how looking at satisfying art videos helped Russell come up with a new ad idea. See how you can use cool art as a hook for your ads. And finally see what kind of art Russell went with to make his new ads. So listen here ...
May 13, 2020•9 min•Ep. 310
This is getting me $4 per lead before we sell them anything. On this episode Russell talks about re-discovering the thing that turned Clickfunnels from a few million dollars a year business into a few million dollars a month business. Here are some of the insightful things to listen for in this episode: Find out why asking people registered for a webinar what they were struggling with lead to something Russell had forgotten about.. Find out how a thank you page can help you make back the money y...
May 11, 2020•8 min•Ep. 309
I can't believe that I missed this key as it's changing everything for us now. On today's episode Russell talks about shaking things up at Clickfunnels to get systems in place and make keeping up with everything they've gotten running, easier. Here are some of the amazing thing to listen for in this episode: Find out why Russell decided to make big changes in the company to make sure they could keep up with everything. See what kind of things they are focusing on now. And see why this will make ...
May 06, 2020•13 min•Ep. 308
Don't have your own webinar yet? Try this new model... On this episode Russell talks about a webinar business model that can help you build your list before you are ready to do a webinar for your own product or service. Here are some of the awesome things in this episode: Find out how hosting webinars for others can help you grow your list. See how hosting webinars will come back around for you when you finally have a webinar of your own. And find out if Russell still practices what he preaches ...
May 04, 2020•13 min•Ep. 307
What would you have told yourself 30 days before the quarantine to prepare? Do that now! On this episode Russell talks about the possibility that the country may slowly open back up after nearly 2 months of quarantine. Here is some awesome advice to help you prepare if it happens again. Find out what Russell believes will happen once the country opens back up from quarantine. Ask yourself what you could have done differently if you knew 30 days in advance that everyone would be put under strict ...
Apr 29, 2020•9 min•Ep. 306
