Optimize For Joy

Optimize For Joy

In 2017 I walked away from a profit sharing role at a company that would soon cross the 8-figure mark… And it was the best decision of my life. You see, prior to 2017 I was in charge of all the digital marketing at a fast growth company (funnels, ads, emails, content,...
How to Ethically Grow Your Online Business

How to Ethically Grow Your Online Business

Here are the 5 steps to a successful online business, for anyone who has these 2 things: #1: A product, service or idea. #2: An audience you feel called to serve. FIRST: Know our market. I mean, REALLY know the market. Know them so well that we could explain them in...
3 Ways People Buy: Emotion, Logic and Fear

3 Ways People Buy: Emotion, Logic and Fear

In December we bought a new (used) vehicle to replace our recently-totaled gray/gray/gray minivan. And today I’m going to teach you the 3 types of “closes” that everyone experiences when making a buying decision. As you learn the framework, pay attention to how it has...
Revive Dead Leads With A 9-Word Email

Revive Dead Leads With A 9-Word Email

What do you do with leads who opted in to your email list but still haven’t taken action? Let’s say you’re in real estate and you bump into someone at Starbucks.  While casually chatting they inform you they are considering selling their home in the next 6...
How to Win a Rap Battle

How to Win a Rap Battle

Ever watch a rap battle and think, “I could do that”? Well, when I saw the movie 8 Mile in 2002 (starring rap phenom Eminem) that was exactly what went through my head. So, as silly as it seems now, I began organizing rap battles as a Senior at the...
Value in Advance

Value in Advance

“Cody! OHMYGOSH! I did what you said to do!” “Really?” I slowly replied, scanning my recent memory of what she may be referring to. “What did you do?” I asked? “I joined a Facebook group with my exact target market in it… then I waited.” I smiled for the next few...