Okay, you’ve started that email list but you’re worried about the content. What in the world do you send people? I mean, chances are you’re already posting blogs or at least posting on social media. You don't want to just aimlessly send emails and annoy people and you feel like you've already said a ton. What's really left to say? Plenty, friend. Let’s dig into this week’s quick and dirty! Don’t worry about reusing content. Your people don’t read everything you post. You can recap things you’ve shared on social media. You can expand upon something you’ve posted on your blog. Take important dates into consideration. Are there important dates coming up? Launches, events, etc? You can plan newsletters around that. Your email list is your VIP list. They expect to get ...
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How to Keep Your Email Marketing Legal
It’s no secret that there are laws surrounding online business. You’ve heard about disclaimers and honoring your offers. You know you’re not supposed to post affiliate links without disclosing them… but did you know that you need to be following laws when it comes to your email list as well? But hey! Don’t worry! Email marketing law isn’t scary and is super easy to follow! Let’s dig into this week's Quick & Dirty. There is a law in place to regulate email marketing called the CAN-SPAM Act. Has nothing to do with canned meat. Stands for Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing. It’s a good thing. If you have a blog or business and your email list is for that, the CAN-SPAM Act Applies. Don’t Add People to Your List. It’s illegal ...
Getting Started with Email Marketing : The Basics
There are few things as powerful for your business as email marketing. Yet so many business owners are hesitant to get started with it! But here’s the thing. Your email list is going to have more impact on your business than social media, your website or anything else. Why? Because it’s a direct invitation from warm leads to connect further. And truth be told, it’s just too easy to pass up on! So let’s get started… this week, we’re talking all about the basics of getting your email list up and running! Be sure to watch the video or keep scrolling for the quick and dirty. Pick a Provider! You can’t just bulk email everyone from Gmail! Many services available; should be affordable / offer mobile-friendly / autoresponders, etc MailChimp is a great ...
How to Organize a Mastermind with Trello
Okay, my friend. It's time to dig into organizing that mastermind. We've already chatted about what a mastermind is, why you need one and how to start one... but organization is the key to making it all stick together. There are so many ways to organize a mastermind but today, I'm going to show you how to use Trello.com to organize a mastermind group. This collaborative tool will allow you to not only keep things organized but offers instant accountability because your entire mastermind group will have access to the account and the boards. Don't worry, you're not giving out your passwords! Nope, we're going to start off by building a team. Once you've built a team on Trello, you can create boards that fit your needs. I like to start with 4 specific boards. The Admin Board This is the ...
How to Start an Effective Mastermind
Last week we chatted about one of my favorite things ever. The mastermind group. This is such a powerful tool that I have no hesitation in recommending it to every single entrepreneur, whether you're just starting out or a season business owner. But it can be overwhelming. I mean, I told you last week why you should join or start one but I didn't tell you how. And if you didn't see that post or video on why you need a mastermind, click here to watch it! One of the biggest mistakes I see in the online world when it comes to masterminding is going at it without any solid plan. This weeks video is all about creating that foundation. Don't want to watch? That's okay... it's time for the quick and dirty! Determine the Goal of the Group. Before you can start a mastermind, you really need to ...
