Grossed out by marketing funnels? Try this instead
"Funnel" isn't a dirty word, but it's not necessarily the most useful metaphor, either. Consider building a path to purchase instead
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Sonia Simone was a founding partner of Copyblogger Media and is the owner of Remarkable Communication and Creative Fierce. After publishing around 1.6 million words of professional content, these days she spends her time helping business owners and thought leaders with their marketing and offers.
"Funnel" isn't a dirty word, but it's not necessarily the most useful metaphor, either. Consider building a path to purchase instead
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The second-best time is today.
Yes, you can learn to publish your content more consistently.
No, you don't have to work like a dog to do it.
Stop dropping PhD levels of work onto your audience — especially with your free content
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It's sweet. It's savory. It's just a little spicy. It's addictive.
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Business is a lot less sustainable when you're constantly winging it.
You have to feel your value in your own bones before you can go out and sell it effectively.
If content creation has you overwhelmed, try building it on a better framework
We had a great question from Tricia yesterday on my YouTube live, asking for thoughts on a three-tier offer model. You’ve seen this one — it’s the “silver/gold/platinum” set of choices.
My focus for 2023 is entirely on getting you a more sustainable, profitable business model that respects who you are as an individual.
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Before going down another productivity rabbit hole, make sure you're giving yourself credit for what you already have managed
8 of my favorite resources and tools for a more productive work life, even when the environment is full of distractions.
The right — and wrong — ways to reward yourself when you're trying to get more done.
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