- PluggedInRadio is a new podcast coming out in a few weeks reviewing WordPress plugins from the authors.
- The mindset of a business owner is to “hit a home run” product.
- Keep trying new things until you get a good fit.
- Starting a product is very difficult. Do not be discouraged if you do not have a successful product launch right away.
- If you get strong hard feedback that something is not working, do not be ashamed to shut it down.
- Use an app like Wunderlust to track your ideas.
- If you come back to an idea more than once, try it.
- Do not be afraid to fail and talk about it.
- There is a perception that successful people who launched products got that success right away – Success is rarely recognized overnight.
Podcasting
- A podcast can help the host and listeners make connections.
- A podcast can organically help gain customers for your business.
- Be who you are when producing your podcast.
- Rolling out seasons can help with your podcast.
Agency Work and Burnout
- Invest in your portfolio knowing where you want to go.
- Fully invest in your portfolio when you get the client you really want.
- Do not be afraid to spend money on Facebook or Google advertisements to market your business.
- Price anchoring is being used in many agencies where you can buy and ebook all the way up to scheduling direct time with the product seller.
- Slocum Studio is a boutique agency that also creates products.
- Look for multiple channels of revenue.
- Productized Services are very difficult to implement.
- Clients expect service in different degrees and people will pay a premium for great service.
- Burnout happens when you’re dealing with clients that you do not want to do work for.
Important Links from this Episode
Matt Report
Conductor plugin
ServerPilot
Poststatus
Julep
Baton Theme
DIYSEO
Know the Code
Secure WordPress
Utility Pro Developer edition
Wunderlust
Cory Miller’s Iceberg
Clint Warren
wp101
Carrie’s ebook