Why being a cheap Bast$@# is keeping you from progress with your Business.
The how and why to getting and accepting help with your Entrepreneurial journey.
Closed hands dont get fed,
Stop trying to be a Superhero, take advantage of your resources.
Like the great Entrepreneur on Fire John Lee Dumas we are going to FOCUS - Follow One Course Until Success and finish 2015 strong.
In this episode we talk about not getting distracted, Business ADD and what to do with all those million dollar ideas.
Appreciating the journey and accepting shortcomings.
I want to take a step back and make sure that we get the Cornerstone of our Business right.
Think about this Cornerstone. Now days you see them as decorative or commemorative parts of a building but the roots of the Cornerstone was to be the first stone laid in the foundation of a building, which determined the placement of each subsequent stone.
I want us to make sure that our Cornerstone is set in the optimal place so that once we have made it to completion our footing is sure. So before we pick a niche, a name, a WordPress Theme we will check the condition of our heart and set it toward gratitude with humility and unselfish love.
These ideas are indeed Biblical, Ephesians 4:1-2 exactly. I can guarantee if you align your most audacious goals with these core principals we will not waver when a price you never imagined comes with a price you can never repay.
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I share the steps you need to take today to protect your Brand.
By securing your Digital Real Estate including your
Website and Social Media profiles.
In today's episode you will Learn why you need to install security immediately for your website, and how your email can be the gateway or backdoor into your defense system.
Why even though there have been over a thousand attempts to hack into my website, over the last two weeks, I am not freaking out.
How a simple hashtag search revealed Hijacked pictures of my Logo and how your Girl handled it with grace.
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In this Entrepreneurial Journey you will be required to Invest Time, Energy, Resources and definitely Money.
Are you prepared to make the Investment ?
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In this episode Jenae shares some ah-ha moments she was wowed by while watching Michael Hyatt's Influence and Impact Summit.
The Summit features many of the top Entrepreneurs, Speakers and Digital Marketing experts in the field.
This awesome online conference is available free until October 15, 2015. The link below will get you access until then.
If you miss it, the videos will be available on Platform University only (paid program).
Links
Twitter: @jjenaeni or @jobopt
Facebook: Job Optional Podcast
Not only do we have the same business goals and objectives as well as home and family obligations we have a full time job that is a monster in and of itself to manage our time with.
And yes we chose this life and we can quit and throw in the towel at any moment if we want, but not us girls because we are World Changers and we never quit!
I know getting started with your Side Hustle has not been easy we feel overworked
With our ever growing to do list - website, networking, social media, content, products or services, clients, etc.
Underwhelmed with results so far, not seeing the amazing results some of your Entrepreneurial friends?
Your gift is for you; you were hand-picked for this mission, only you have the gifts, skills and talent to finish it.
But I digress this morning as my Pastor was speaking about the Time we have here being a gift with an expiration date; being accountable with how we spend it.
So let that sink in them 2 bombs he dropped, we all know our time here will end for certain no one here is invincible and will live forever as much as the movies are selling that dream these days. As far as we know (side eye).
But he made such an impact on me today with saying we have time for what we want with the analogy of if you got free ticket to your favorite xyz you would find the time right oh all of a sudden a gap opened up in your calendar :)
For every yes we say, there is a no to something else, let’s just make sure we value our Relationships and don’t miss out on what’s really important.
App I use for email sanity is called Unroll.me. Check it out, I promise you’ll thank me later. Also it’s FREE!
Email me, I wanna know what you're working on. info@jenaenicole.com
Awesome Apps for Social Media
Awesome Apps for Social Media that I use daily to keep me on top of my Social Media game.
Apps
Buffer- Content Curation scheduler: This app keeps me from doing social media all day every day, working smart and not hard by taking already created content that I find useful for my business and sharing it at specified times throughout the week.
· Feedly- Content Curator: Up to date Content from blogs that I love, that is laid out in a cool magazine style format.
· IFTTT: This tool is awesome for automatically doing some of those repetitive tasks.
· Word Swag: Create pretty Graphic quotes super simple and free with optional upgrade
· Groups: Wonderful Facebook group management that help me stay active and know what is happening within all the groups I am active in.
Resources
JenaeNicole.com for show notes
Job Optional Podcast on Facebook
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What is a Facebook Fan Page and why do you need one? A Fan Page is a page you can create for free on Facebook to promote your business or Passion Project.
The benefit of having a Fan Page on Facebook verses promoting yourself on the regular news feed is so you don't spam your friends with information that may not interest them. It also lends credibility to your business. A fan Page is a good starting option for folks just starting up a new business especially if its a "trial" project to see what kind of interest is out there for the business model.
In today's episode we cover the best practices to do when getting started with using Facebook Fan Pages, as well as some really common mistakes to avoid.
Key Takeaways
To Do's
Link your Website
Content is super important
Add Value
Post lots of pictures and video. live streaming services like Periscope and Blab make it super easy to utilize video on your page.
Add a CTA "Call to Action" button on your page. It can be anything you want your Tribe to do, such as sign up for your email list or subscribe to your Podcast.
No No's to Avoid
Do not SPAM your friends with your Fan Page. Yes, the Fan Page is for boosting your business, but be mindful not to only post "buy my xyz product/service".
Do NOT auto subscribe your friends to your page. send them an invitation to like your page once it's set up.
Do not post negative comments or go on a rant.
Post helpful content for your peeps on a regular basis.
QuoteSpiration
[Tweet ""Become a Person of Value ""]
Book of the Day
The Book on Facebook Marketing: To help you set your business and life on fire by Nick Unsworth & Valerie Shoopman
Business Resources
Pinterest - link it to your Facebook Fan Page
Feedly - for content curation
Buffer App - pre schedule your content posts
Hootsuite - pre schedule your content posts
Ifttt - recipes to do tasks automatically
Links
JenaeNicole.com
@JobOpt on Twitter
The Job Optional Podcast on Facebook
There is no excuse in 2015 to not have a Website for your Business, with so many options available from free to paid, even everything done for you. I share my personal recommendations for Website Domain Name services to Web Hosting. Most importantly you will learn what to avoid and get awesome resources to get you started with your Website.
Domain Name Services:
Websitepalace.com
GoDaddy.com
Hosting options:
Free Website options for beginners that are not committed to their biz idea.
· Wordpress.com
· Wix.com
Paid Hosting:
· Wordpress.org
· Hostgator.com
· GoDaddy.com
· BlueHost.com
Resources
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· Podcastwebsites.com- All in one done for you option
Today’s show we will learn to Quit thinking small when it comes to the Vision we have
For our Passion Project. To become a Success at anything we do in life it will require us
To see things from a different perspective. It’s time to go to another level and we can’t get there
With the thinking that got us to now. We have to expand what is possible in our Entrepreneurial
Journey even to ourselves sometimes.
What is a Mastermind and how will help you…
· See the forest from the trees
· Get different points of view
· Get and give support
Elevating Mindset
· Everyone is not wired to be a boss somebody gotta be a worker
· Some people don’t have a reference of more
· Can’t go where you can’t see.
Expand your Territory EXPECT MORE
· Be mindful of your vision
· You are a World Changer
· From the ground you can’t see what’s happening down the road but from above you can see everything
· Too close to see the reality of the situation
· Put an expectation bigger that you can ever imagine
Everyone will not see your vision
· You will have dream thieves
· The reality of the situation, doesn’t negate the possibility
· Never let anyone crush your dream
· God puts everything you need for you to be successful with the vision
What’s your Vision Share it!
Go to JenaeNicole.com for the show notes and resources.
Todays show is all about helping you build relationships that are the foundation of a strong business.
Quotable: Your net worth is directly proportional to your network
5 points on Relationship Building
1. Foster current relationships
· Appreciate current customers, friends and family that have your back!
· Don’t get too comfortable; business is Business
· keep it professional, with the highest level of customer service
2. Be Present on Social Media
· Be consistent
· Be present : actively listening to your audience
· Be Relevant to the conversation
· Be Helpful; if you're not adding value just keep quite
3. Get out and meet folks
• Build relationship within your community
• Meetups are a great source of networking
• Physical personal contact is endearing
4. Engage with your Tribe
• Build your email list and nurture those relationships
• Email is highly underused by most of our small business'
• Be consistent but not SPAMMY
• Don’t just contact folks when you have a sale.
5. Take advantage of groups
• Join Groups with your target audience
• Set up a FB Group
• Start a Twitter Chat with your peeps
• Participate in Google Hangouts
Thank you so much for being an Sista on a Mission!, please don’t forget to leave me a review in iTunes.
What I learned from the best at Podcast Movement 2015
I am still reeling from information overload almost a month after Podcast Movement '15!
The organizers did such an awesome job with bringing some of the best in the industry to impart massive Epic content to us.
I and everyone I connected with at the conference and online afterwards have concurred that this is definitely the one you need to attend.
Lord willing, I will definitely be in Chicago next year. I encourage you to buy the Virtual ticket and get what you can and make sure you don't miss out next year.
Before you go though make sure and take my Conference tips to help you be prepared.
Key Takeaways
PAT FLYNN: The Real Podcasting Struggle: You vs. You
ROMAN MARS: Designing a Career in Podcasting
LOU MONGELLO: 10 Questions
AISHA TYLER: No Apologies: Creating Authenticity by Embracing Risk
JOHN LEE DUMAS: Deconstructing Podcasting Success: Real life stories of failure turned into freedom
Book of the Day
The War of Art: Steven Pressfield
Business Resources
Godaddy.com
Namecheckr.com
Wix
Blogger
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Omni Hotel Fort Worth Texas
Sistah Speak Podcast - Game of Thrones
Podcast Movement 15 Virtual Ticket
Podcast Movement 2016
@JobOpt
Job Optional Community facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
So have you noticed most Brands these days have a certain look and feel to all of their Marketing material including their Social Media channels. Well Ladies, this is one area most big brands are on point with.
This is a great way to solidify your brand as well as keeping it simple for your target to find you across any social platform. Take my word for it, these tips will help you keep your sanity once you get more involved with your social media content.
I mention a great tool in this episode to help you lock down a name that will compliment your brand or verify your actual Business name is available still across most Social Media sites currently operating.
Authority Positioning: How to become the leader in your niche by Leonardo Habegger
Finding your Niche and walking out your Purpose!
I'm sure, you have a million and one ideas and people you want to help.
I am super amped about helping black business succeed. Period.
But that is way too broad to tackle.
Okay more specific, black women who are stuck in the idea zone, who have a passion (ok lots of passions :) just not sure what to do next.
Bingo! You’re my girl.
Riches in the Niches
We have all probably heard this or some version of it. Unless you are Walmart it doesn’t profit us to try to be everything for everybody.
Step one
Decide on one person you want to help
What are they struggling with that you know how to fix, cope, educate …
Step two
How can you best help them?
>Training
> Coach/ Mentor
> Inspiration
>Services
Step three-
What is the best way to communicate the help?
> Blogging
> Videos
> Service Based
> Podcast
Key Takeaways
Quotespiration
"There are no secrets to success, it is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from ." ~ Colin Powell
Overview
Description
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Top Ten Tips
Mentions
How an epic failure taught me to plan first and take action later. The five key areas to set up a clear plan that will guide your side hustle into a thriving business.
Each business venture I tried on my entrepreneurial journey failed.
Why? because I missed this most basic step, plan first then take massive action. Make sure you prepare your small business
for a winning start with these top tips.
"Failing to plan is Planning to FAIL"
Introducing the Job Optional Podcast and Host Jenae Nicole. Sharing why, Job Optional and what you can expect from the Podcast
The steps you need to get started with your Side hustle and why you need to start now!
QuoteSpiration
Key Take aways
Book of the Day
Crush It!: WHY NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by: Gary Vaynerchuk
How to deal with Clients who are constantly trying to get a "hook up".