Digital Ambition
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#135: Which Email Marketing Software is Best (Top 3)
May 14, 2020 13:29 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBA lot of people are wondering which email marketing service is best for their business. In this episode I break down the 6 things you need to look for in an email marketing service in 2020 and beyond and my top 3 services depending on your business type. Convertkit: Best for bloggers, content & course creators, coaches, authors, speakers, experts, etc. Drip: Best for E-Commerce or ADVANCED bloggers, content & course creators, coaches, authors, speakers, experts, etc. ActiveCampaign: Best f...
#134: Stupid Simple Email Scripts
April 22, 2020 22:10 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBToday we're talking about the concept of "conversations not conversions" and how stupid simple email scripts can create a fundamental shift in how you approach email marketing (all marketing, really) and sales. A very powerful and profit-driving episode! Free Guide: Stupid Simple Email Scripts
#133: Back in Action (New Stuff Coming!)
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.13 MBIt's been a while, but I'm back! Here's where I've been, what I've learned, and how things are changing at Digital Ambition. Check out what's new at DigitalAmbition.co and make sure you get on the email list because a ton of exciting stuff is coming.
#132: The Fastest Way to Make Real Money Online
November 14, 2019 15:35 - 25 minutes - 24 MBThere's so much noise and trash in the online space when it comes to making money and a seemingly unlimited number of rabbit holes you can fall into. Let's cut through all the B.S. and talk about the fastest way to make real money online while also making an impact, building a real business, and acting like a legit digital CEO. Become a Member Want personalized guidance, mentoring, and support for starting or growing your online freedom business? Come join our amazing tribe of online busin...
#131: The Myth of the Solopreneur
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBWhy is being a "solopreneur" celebrated online? Why were my solopreneur days the most miserable days in my business? What really separates the successful from "everybody else?" All that and more on today's episode, PLUS an assignment and a test of your willingness to step into the role of "Digital CEO." Become a Member Want personalized guidance, mentoring, and support for starting or growing your online freedom business? Come join our amazing tribe of online business owners who are crush...
#130: 5 Things You Should Always Split Test (And How to Do It Easily)
October 17, 2019 18:54 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MBThis episode is going to make you a tremendous amount of extra money. I'm covering the five things that you should always be split testing and exactly how to do it EASILY. I also cover what split testing is and why it's so important for those of you who aren't in the loop yet. Tools Mentioned on the Show Divi Theme & Page BuilderConvertbox Opt-in Form SystemThrivecart Checkout & Affiliate SystemDrip Email Marketing Software Related Content... Convertbox 2.0 ReviewMy YouTube Channel Becom...
#129: 6-Figure Online Freelancing With Alex Bell
October 09, 2019 15:06 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBAlex Bell joins me on the show to talk about how you can get started with Online Freelancing – full time or part time – set your own prices, and make solid money. If you're not ready to build a full-fledged online business, but you want to make money online with the potential to turn that freelancing work into a business at any time, this is the episode for you. Mentioned on the Show How to Make $100k Online With Freelance Digital MarketingAlexGBell.comAlex's Upwork Profile Become a Membe...
#128: How to Create and Sell an Online Course Fast
September 26, 2019 12:54 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBThe online course world has definitely gotten noisy and more difficult to play in, but online courses are still a fantastic way to monetize your audience. If you want to win, though, you can't just slap stuff together like so many people have done in the past. You have to know what you're doing both with course planning, course design, and course marketing. In this episode I'm going to lead you through the 7 steps of creating and selling an online course fast. If you like what you hear, you ...
#127: Is It Okay to Start More Than One Business?
September 17, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBIs it okay to start more than one business? What if you've started your business but don't have the money you need to grow it or pay the bills? These are the two really important questions I'm going to tackle on today's episode, so don't miss it. Become a Member Want personalized guidance, mentoring, and support for starting or growing your online freedom business? Come join our amazing tribe of online business owners who are crushing it all over the web and get exclusive access to Kevin...
#126: The Truth About ”Work From Home,” “Side Hustle,” & MLM Jobs
September 05, 2019 22:44 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBThinking about taking advantage of that latest "work from home" or "side hustle" or "MLM" opportunity? Press pause and listen to this first if you really want to supplement your income intelligently, grow real wealth, and achieve the ultimate freedom in life. Mentioned on the Show How to Make $100k Per Year Online with Freelance Digital MarketingHow to Stop Trading Time For MoneyHow to Start an Online Business [Ultimate Guide]How to Make Real Money OnlineHow to Get Out of the Rat Race (Supe...
#125: The Biggest Hurdle in Online Business
August 28, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 17.1 MBI'm pretty sure this is the biggest hurdle in online business and it's NOT NOT NOT "tech challenges." Trust me, tons of people get way beyond the tech challenges only to continue to struggle with this singular issue. And struggling with this issue often means wasting 1-2 years of your time, effort, and funding because it's a mistake that makes it nearly impossible to get real traction and significant revenue. What's the issue? How do you fix it? Find out on today's episode. Become a Membe...
#124: Apple is About to Cripple Email Marketing [Maybe]
August 21, 2019 15:28 - 25 minutes - 24.7 MBIf email marketing is a primary communication and sales channel for your online business (or you're actively trying to develop it as such), then today's episode is a MUST listen. This is not hype – the game of email marketing may very well change dramatically as early as next month. Note: Please share this episode with anyone who you believe my be affected by this coming change. Become a Member Want personalized guidance, mentoring, and support for starting or growing your online freedom b...
#123: The 3 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made Building This Business (So Far)
August 15, 2019 18:30 - 41 minutes - 39.2 MBI recently came to the realization that I'm trying to be too proactive and forward thinking with teaching and giving you value and I'm missing the value that's inherent in talking about the things that DON'T work or that DIDN'T go the way I expected or hoped they'd go. So, my goal going forward will be to mix in more real-world lessons from things that I screw up or that don't work out, assuming you like to hear that sort of thing (click here to let me know). In this episode I'm going to co...
#122: The Apps & Tools I Use to Run My Online Business
August 06, 2019 14:09 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBToday on the show I pull back the curtain on my "tech stack" – the apps and tools and services that I use to run DigitalAmbition.co. I'm listing almost everything, even the boring stuff (for the beginners out there). One thing you should keep in mind is that this is a pretty "light" tech stack. It's easy to get mired in complexity and buried in apps and tools. I try my best to keep things as simple and lean as possible. GET THE CHEAT SHEET – I've put together a free cheat sheet that lists...
#121: Organic Traffic Madness (Part 03)
July 26, 2019 12:44 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBThis is the 3rd and final installment in my Organic Traffic Madness series. It's time to reveal a 7-point plan for driving high quality traffic that quickly converts into leads and sales. Have a question about getting more organic traffic or just want to give feedback or comment on this episode? Click here. Mentioned on the Show Organic Traffic Accelerator Become a Member Want personalized guidance, mentoring, and support for starting or growing your online freedom business? Come join ou...
#120: Organic Traffic Madness (Part 02)
July 24, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 38.4 MBToday's episode covers the Top 4 Most Valuable Organic Traffic Channels/Sources from a principles-first approach. In other words, I'm not giving you ALL the strategies for each of these channels. Rather, I'm making sure you have a clear understanding of WHY these channels are so valuable so you can plan and focus accordingly. Most people only stick to the basics and don't leverage these channels to their greatest potential because they don't really understand the value. Let's change that fo...
#119: Organic Traffic Madness (Part 01)
July 22, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBToday marks the start of a 3-part series on organic traffic. What it is, why it's valuable, how to think about it differently than most, and how to get more of the best kinds of it. In Part 01 – today's episode – I'm covering the 3 Biggest Advantages of Organic Traffic (and making it clear that one of them is NOT, "it's free."). In Part 02 (Wed), I'll cover the 4 Most Valuable Organic Traffic Sources. In Part 03 (Fri), I'll share my 7 Favorite Ways to Get More Traffic & Leads Organically. ...
#118: Donuts or Coffee?
July 17, 2019 15:19 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBToday on the show we're having fun with a little pop quiz to test your business and marketing savviness and it's not just hypothetical. I'm going to give you a real answer based on real-world data from two businesses that went in completely opposite directions. From this discussion is going to come some very powerful lessons about buyer psychology and marketing to help you grow your business faster, make more sales with less effort, and build a business that just works. Get the Guidance & S...
#117: The Courage to Spend
July 09, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBIf you were to force me to name ONE KEY DIFFERENCE between successful online entrepreneurs and unsuccessful or struggling online entrepreneurs, I'd say it's the courage to spend. This episode, and the enclosed rant that was inspired by this topic, is going to be a huge wake up call for a lot of people and quite possibly the most important episode you ever listen to. Become a Member Want personalized guidance, mentoring, and support for starting or growing your online freedom business? Come...
#116: How to Use Paid Ads to Get Free Leads
June 19, 2019 21:35 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBSounds counterintuitive, doesn't it? Sounds like clickbait, doesn't it? Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Well, it's NOT clickbait and it's NOT too good to be true. What it is, is a MASSIVELY IMPORTANT, FUNDAMENTAL GROWTH PHILOSOPHY. This will be a game changer for your online business. It's what all the most successful online business owners know and it's likely the exact strategy they used to get where they're at today. Want the deets? Listen to today's show. Become a Member Want...
#115: The 5 Rings of Reach & Conversion
June 13, 2019 14:12 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MB"Kevin! Why doesn't my content, copy, or offers CONVERT?" I get asked that a lot. And then comes... "Is it a content problem?" Maybe, maybe not. "Is it a copy problem?" Maybe, maybe not. "Is it an offer problem?" Maybe, maybe not. The truth is, you can't know any of those things for sure until you know THIS... Are you putting the right content, the right copy, and the right offers in front of the right people at the right time? The best content/copy/offers in the world, shown to the wr...
#114: 250K Society Spotlight – Ashley Patrick
June 11, 2019 21:35 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBThis is the first episode in a new Spotlight series I'll be doing highlighting some of the most engaged students & clients I have the pleasure of guiding and working with. Ashley Patrick is one of my 250K Society members and the founder of BudgetsMadeEasy.com. Ashley and I discuss her backstory, some of the wins she's had since becoming a 250K Society member, what's in store for the future of Budgets Made Easy, and a few things you can learn from Ashley's journey in the world of online bus...
#113: How to Sell Anything Online
June 06, 2019 09:45 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBIs getting sales online EASY or HARD? I don't know about you, but online biz owners are constantly asking me stuff like... "How do I know what to write in my emails and on my sales pages to get sales?" "How do I get people to download my freebie? What do I need to write on my landing pages?" "How do I get people to click on my ads? ... attend my webinars? ... create content that converts? ... etc. etc." If that's you, I got you fam! This episode is a crash course in how to sell ANYTHING...
#112: The Smartest Strategy for Gaining Reach & Relevance
May 30, 2019 17:04 - 20 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode... • Why it’s impossible for your business to ever have “a traffic problem” or a “reach problem.” • Why there’s no such thing as “free traffic” or “free distribution” on the internet. • Why using “free distribution” channels like Google, Social, Pinterest, YouTube, etc. are actually tremendously expensive and inefficient. • The simplest framework for scaling your online business (CDC) and the one principle you should focus on if you want to scale faster, with way less effo...
#111: The Top 5 Lead Magnet Mistakes
May 21, 2019 16:55 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MBNot all lead magnets are created equally. In fact, this is an area where people make mistakes All. The. Time. If you give someone the wrong kind of lead magnet, it can actually kill your ability to generate sales from those leads. This episode covers the top 5 lead magnet mistakes so you can audit your lead magnets and make sure they're helping you accomplish what you're hoping to accomplish. If you want send me your lead magnet for review, I'll do some Facebook lives covering the pros an...
#110: Facebook Ads vs Google Ads
May 14, 2019 14:06 - 30 minutes - 29 MBReady to get serious about paid ads? Already running ads on one platform and curious what the other has to offer or what the difference is? This is the show for you. I'm covering the pros and cons of both platforms as well as advising on which platform to start with. It's the ultimate Facebook Ads vs Google Ads breakdown! Mentioned on the Show 2-Part Retargeting Series – Ep095 & Ep096Do You Even Convert, Bro? – Ep098 Become a Member Want personalized guidance, mentoring, and support for s...
#109: When Should I Start Using Paid Ads?
May 09, 2019 13:27 - 24 minutes - 23.7 MBMost new or relatively new online business owners aren't using paid ads. And when you look at the ones who are using paid ads, they're using an expensive, mostly ineffective strategy. Unfortunately, the majority of online business owners fall for the allure of "free" traffic channels like blogging, video, podcasting, social, etc. What they don't realize is how tremendously expensive these "free" channels actually are. I discuss all this in detail and answer the question, "When should I star...
#108: Blogging is a Bad Business Model
April 30, 2019 18:31 - 26 minutes - 25 MBIf you've been hooked by the "make money blogging" promises or otherwise feel like you're stuck on a content treadmill, this is a must listen. In this "public service announcement" style episode, I'm going to outline exactly why blogging is a bad business model and reveal the huge, inherent flaw that practically guarantees that you'll end up burned out and feeling like you're working harder than ever with very little to show for it. As you listen, keep in mind that people who pursue the "mak...
#107: The 2 Tragic Mistakes Beginners Constantly Make
April 22, 2019 16:48 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBThis should be considered required listening for any serious online entrepreneur, especially if you're making less than like $10k/mo consistently online. Free Training I Mentioned (Best for People Making $0 - $1000/mo): How Anyone Can Start an Honest, Purpose-Driven Online Business & Achieve the Ultimate Freedom in Life Special announcement and special opportunity happening at the end of that class, so get registered! If you're making between $1k/mo and $5k/mo I'll have a different trainin...
#106: Small Tribe Big Money
April 18, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB*Earmuffs for small children at a few points if that's your thing (no Fs) Think you need a big tribe to make big money? Think again. I'm crushing this myth on today's episode and giving you a few different formulas, a bunch of golden insights, and a ton of fire to help you get the most money and the biggest impact now instead of later.
#105: Online Business Made Simple (5 Steps – NITrOS)
April 11, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBOnline business isn't complicated! Here's my 5-step formula – with a handy acronym to help you remember the key ingredients (NITrOS) – to starting a wildly profitable online business. Subscribe to my fresh new YouTube Channel: https://go.digitalambition.co/youtube/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFE3XsuaE8A&t=6s Join the FB Group – Profitable Online Business Planning for Beginners – https://go.digitalambition.co/beginner-group (or search "Profitable Online Business Planning for Beginners"...
#104: Stop Trying to Make Money [Critical]
April 09, 2019 19:23 - 24 minutes - 23.7 MBMy guess is that you’ve been trying to make money since the day you started your business. But, what if that’s the biggest trap you could have ever fallen into? I promise I haven’t lost my marbles! I also promise that this episode isn't a clickbait attempt to get your attention so I can preach to you about "making an impact" and "serving people." Nope ... this is a super practical, crazy important episode that's 100% about money and we have to go deep on it because it’s so important to yo...
#103: How to Crush Fear in Business
April 03, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.7 MBThere is a lot of scary, outside-of-your-comfort-zone stuff that often needs to happen to start your business or move your business forward. In today’s episode I’m going to teach you one trick that I discovered accidentally, moments before I gave my first public talk to 350 people, that instantly frees you from paralyzing fear in business. F-BOMB ALERT: There's one f-bomb in the middle of this. Most of my episodes are pretty clean so I'll try to put a heads up on stuff like this for the pe...
#102: 5 Myths About Starting an Online Business
March 28, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 27.4 MBOne of the worst parts about what I do is seeing people stuck on the sidelines and not starting their online business. So, let's cut through the b.s. beliefs that are holding you back (with my typical no-nonsense, no-fluff style) … (if you've already started your biz, click here). Ready to start your business the right way and want a step by step, no-fluff, no B.S. framework for launching one, check out Freedom Business Boot Camp at https://digitalambition.co/bootcamp/ Need help nailing do...
#101: New Branding Who Dis?
March 25, 2019 19:10 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBIt's me! The rebranding is done after being blacklisted by Facebook. Six-Figure Grind is no more. The podcast has new artwork, a new intro, and my site, articles, and programs are now found DigitalAmbition.co. This episode is all about a fresh start, a renewed vision, and a call to act on your Digital Ambition. If you're serious about starting, jump into Freedom Business Boot Camp. If you're serious about growing and scaling, jump into The 250K Society.
#100: Facebook Blacklisted Me
March 19, 2019 21:33 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBWell, there's certainly a lot to update you on ... a brand new course that I built in 7 days ... right before Facebook dropped an atomic bomb on the Six-Figure Grind brand. RIP 6FG. Click here to check out my new Confident Blogger Course – The simplest and most effective process for driving valuable, targeted traffic from Google & Pinterest. With Confident Blogger, you can plan up to 6 months of search-optimized blog posts in a single weekend and start blogging with confidence. [ConfidentBl...
#099: Delete This Word From Your Marketing Vocabulary
March 13, 2019 21:10 - 15 minutes - 15.2 MBOnce you hear my rant about this word, you’re going to start seeing it everywhere and in everyone’s marketing materials (except the best marketers because they already know not to use it). Hell, you’re even going to see in people’s officially registered business names! If you're using it, I'd highly recommend deleting every single instance of it. It's atrociously defective. Listen in to find out what the word is and why it's so offensive to my brain as someone who studies business, marke...
Do You Even Convert, Bro?
March 05, 2019 11:17 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBThere are three reasons I want to talk to you about conversions today: Most people are too shortsighted when they talk about conversions – they miss the big picture.There are far too many people celebrating micro-conversions when they’re failing to make the big time conversions they really need to be making.Even advanced entrepreneurs are missing the boat when it comes to some of the final conversion points. By the end of this podcast episode you’re going to have a brand new understanding o...
#097: Always Be Adjusting
February 20, 2019 17:46 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBYou've probably heard the famous line, "Always Be Closing (ABC)." Well, on today's show we're going to cover an equally important concept I refer to as, "Always Be Adjusting (ABA)." The lessons I'm going to share with you today all center around a freebie I created for one segment of my audience. Six months after creating this freebie I realized that I was missing two HUGE opportunities with it! I'll tell you how I discovered those opportunities and how I made the necessary adjustments base...
#096: Retargeting 101 (Part 2/2)
February 14, 2019 18:21 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MBToday on the show I'm going to give you 11 specific "custom audience" recipes as well as 11 specific retargeting strategies to help you get started with running retargeting ads on Facebook. I'd highly recommend that you download the cheat sheet for this episode that outlines these audience recipes and strategies at https://digitalambition.co/retargeting/ Dramatically Grow Your Online Business If you want to join all the serious online business owners in our tribe and get expert guidance an...
#095: Retargeting 101 (Part 1/2)
February 12, 2019 17:18 - 17 minutes - 17 MBIf you’re not running retargeting ads, you’re doing online business wrong. This is one of the best types of ads to run and it’s one of the first types of ads I encourage my clients and students to setup, especially if their site is already getting traffic. In this two part series I'm going to sell you on why setting up and running retargeting ads is an important part of online marketing and then I'm going to give you the specific tactics and strategies you'll need to get started. Make sure ...
#094: Is Starting an Online Business Risky?
February 06, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MBAn honest conversation about the risk involved in starting an online business, especially as compared to starting a brick and mortar business. I also talk about the risk-reward ratio, which is really the most important part of this conversation. If you're thinking about getting in the game, this is a must listen. Interested in joining me in Freedom Business Boot Camp to learn how to launch or re-launch your online business the right way? Visit https://digitalambition.co/bootcamp/
#093: What is Freedom Business Boot Camp?
February 04, 2019 16:09 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBFreedom Business Boot Camp enrollment opened today (and closes on Thursday)! Here's an official, complete breakdown of my 8-week Freedom Business Boot Camp so you can decide if it's for you or not. Freedom Business Boot Camp info & enrollment can be found at https://digitalambition.co/bootcamp/
#092: Can You Start an Online Business With No Money?
January 30, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBThere's a phrase that thousands of people type into Google each month related to starting an online business and it's super troubling. Today on the show I'm going to tell you what that phrase is and why the people who type it in are clinically insane. Yes, I'm being hyperbolic .. but only partially. Anyway, let's talk about it. If you're not clinically insane and you want to start a real online business the right way (or re-launch your failing online business to turn it around), then get...
#091: Find the Itch in the Niche
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MBWhich of these two options do you think is a better foundation to start your online business from? #1: “I’ve got a great idea for a business!” #2: “I don’t know what I’m going to create but I know who I want to help.” The answer might surprise you – and that's exactly what we're talking about on today's episode, plus all the important context around WHY you should be thinking this way. Next week I'm opening enrollment for Freedom Business Boot Camp. If you're interested in launching (or r...
#090: Starting Successfully (with Laurel Portié)
January 21, 2019 19:02 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis is audio from an interview I gave with Laurel Portié. We cover some core fundamentals of starting an online business the right way, which is a perfect lead in to the launch of Freedom Business Boot Camp at the beginning of February. If you're wanting to launch or re-launch your online business the right way, you definitely don't miss the next session of Freedom Business Boot Camp! Get on the waiting list here. I'd highly recommend you follow Laurel on Facebook.
#089: Blogging Rant From Facebook Live
January 16, 2019 22:16 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThis is a recording from a Facebook Live I did yesterday and is filled with valuable insights on blogging, SEO, Pinterest, Facebook Ads, simplicity, getting to the money faster, and so much more! [warning: explicit] THE DEADLINE FOR 250K SOCIETY APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY NIGHT! APPLY HERE -> https://digitalambition.co/250k/
#088: The Problem With Online Courses
January 14, 2019 21:18 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBHave you invested in online courses, executed, and then nothing happened in your business? Are you someone who has created online courses only to be frustrated with your members' lack of execution or lack of results? It doesn't matter what side of the fence you're on, today's episode will bring a lot of clarity to the problem with online courses, the opportunity of membership communities, and why I've created The 250K Society as an alternative to developing a lot of random online courses....
#087: Stop Saying “No” For Your Customers
January 11, 2019 22:58 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBLook, running a business is hard enough. You’re going to hear a lot of “Nos” before you hear a “Yes.” So, why do so many business owners say “No” for their customers – for people who would have said “Yes?” This is such a prevalent mistake and it makes your life so much harder than it needs to be! Today on the show I'm going to share with you 3 ways you might be saying "No" for your customers, how it's harming your business tremendously, and how to fix it. Notice: The Doors to The 250K Soc...
#086: 3 Key Things Winners Do With Their Revenue
January 09, 2019 22:07 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBIf you have a broke money mindset, you'll never be successful in business or in life. On today's episode I'm going to help you self-diagnose your money mindset – is it a broke money mindset or a rich money mindset? I'll also teach you the three key things winners – people who have a rich money mindset – do with their money and juxtapose that with the behaviors displayed by mediocre or failed business owners. This is one of those episodes that can change the entire attitude you bring to you...