With the COVID-19 pandemic, we've entered uncharted territory. While it would be ideal (and comforting) to have a roadmap for the uncertainty that lies ahead, it just doesn't exist.In this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing the 3 things you MU

The Reason You Can't Think or Succeed

Feb 26th, 2020 23m 30s

Have you ever felt like you didn't have enough time to get your business going?In today's episode, I'm discussing the one hidden factor that’s causing - or even amplifying - your struggle with time. We'll also talk about strategies to help you

What I Learned About Business in 2019

Feb 19th, 2020 18m

At the end of each year, I take a look back over the past 12 months to see where the results came from and what lessons I can learn.In this episode, I'm revealing the business insights I took away from my experiences in 2019. Join me in learnin

A Shortage of Doughnuts

Feb 12th, 2020 10m 42s

Would you wait in the cold for 45 minutes for a chance to buy a $3 doughnut?!There's a local doughnut shop that has cornered the market on decadent desserts.They have a loyal and passionate customer base who come from all over and dutifully lin

A Sure Way to Struggle in Business

Feb 5th, 2020 12m 27s

Achieving freedom from the 9-5 grind, having more time to spend with your family, and increasing your income usually top the list of reasons to start your online business.These are admirable goals...all of which I share! But could focusing only

The Fastest Way to Launch a Course (Profitably!)

Jan 29th, 2020 21m 38s

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking about why the buildup to your course launch is VITAL to growing your audience, converting customers and getting the sales you want.I'm also walking you through my 4 Pillars of a Rapid Course Launch -

Advice from six-figure course creators

Jan 22nd, 2020 17m 50s

Over the years, I've met some amazing entrepreneurs who have created thriving online businesses, making a big impact within their respective niches and in the broader world around them. I reached out to some of them to find out how running an o

Finding the time to create your course

Jan 15th, 2020 18m 52s

I’ve had too many people tell me they haven’t created their online business yet because they don’t have time. In this episode I’m going to show you why lack of time is just an illusion, and give you some practical tips on creating the time to g

Getting to the First $5K Online (Case Study)

Jan 8th, 2020 24m 11s

I recently ran an intimate group program to help people launch their first course online. In this episode I’m talking with one of the members, Scott Elliott, who launched his course and has generated $5,000+ in his first few months online.Find

How to have a Massive Year in 2020

Jan 1st, 2020 20m 5s

Welcome to 2020!If this is THE year to launch your online business, you don't want to be all passion and no plan.I've got your roadmap for creating S.M.A.R.T. goals and two simple, but POWERFUL ways to make sure you actually achieve them.Do you

Small Audience, Big Results

Dec 23rd, 2019 11m 56s

Think you have to have a massive audience to get your online course off the ground?The truth is, you don’t need thousands of followers or email subscribers to start making money online. In this episode I’ll give you some examples of getting big

Whose permission are you waiting for?

Dec 18th, 2019 10m 32s

Are you waiting for someone to give you permission to succeed? You might be holding yourself back in this way without even knowing it... but you can’t operate like this if you want to succeed in your business!Here's how to recognize if your bra

The 4 A’s of a Six Figure Course Creator

Dec 11th, 2019 21m 28s

The past few weeks have focused on "what to do" in order to build an online course business. And that's great, except...What often gets overlooked is who you have to be and how you have to show up in order to reach success.This episode reveals

Three Audience Growth Hacks

Dec 4th, 2019 17m 44s

In the beginning, it can feel like your audience is growing at a snail's pace. In this episode i’ve got 3 powerful audience growth hacks that you can do to add a lot more people to your list - quickly!

The Tale of the Tesla

Nov 27th, 2019 24m 39s

For years I dreamed of owning a Tesla. Then I got it…. and ended up selling it a year later. This episode gets REAL about money, success, chasing material things and the business lessons I learned the hard way.

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Case study: 6 figures from jazz guitar lessons

Nov 23rd, 2019 42m 2s

How do you build a multiple six-figure business in a competitive niche like guitar training? Marc-Andre Seguin is the creator of JazzGuitarLessons.net. He joins me today to talk about his journey towards building a profitable online business ar

Pinpointing Your Niche

Nov 20th, 2019 25m 4s

To successfully sell an online course, you need to be very clear on WHO it’s for so that you attract the ideal customer. Many people make the mistake of trying to appeal to everyone - and are completely ignored as a result!This episode will hel

Are you qualified to teach online?

Nov 13th, 2019 19m 39s

"Am I really qualified to teach others? Can I really do this?" Almost every one of us deals with at least a little bit of self doubt and imposter syndrome. In this episode i’m going to help answer once and for all whether your’e qualified to te

Who should create an online course?

Nov 8th, 2019 23m 43s

What types of people, skills and expertise are perfectly suited to becoming profitable online information businesses? That's what we're diving into in this episode!Find out if you're one of the 4 types of people who are in a prime position to b

Why you NEED to create an online course!

Nov 6th, 2019 17m 30s

There’s no reason to keep waiting for the right time to launch your online business! I’ll get into all the reasons why you need to create an online course ASAP in this episode, help you take the first steps.Welcome to the new JVAL Podcast, form

The last episode of You and Your Business

Oct 30th, 2019 10m 53s

📢 Important announcement... This is the last episode of You and Your Business.But don't worry... I've got some exciting things planned to help you finish 2019 with MASSIVE momentum and then CRUSH 2020 by launching or growing your online busine

What if your idea is already taken?

Oct 23rd, 2019 11m 31s

So you've got a great business idea and tons of passion to go out and serve a specific niche...But then you discover that someone else is already doing it. What should you do? Turns out this is actually good news - find out why in this episode.

The B Word (Part 2)

Oct 19th, 2019 13m 12s

In part one of "the B word," you learned about the key to overcoming fear and awkwardness around selling.In part 2, I'm talking about the other half of the equation - how this same word is also the deciding factor on whether or not someone buys

The B Word (Part 1)

Oct 16th, 2019 8m 18s

If the idea of trying to sell something to a complete stranger online feels scary or "icky" to you, it might be because this one *crucial* ingredient is missing.

The 10x rule: going beyond the hustle

Oct 9th, 2019 11m 14s

You've probably heard other entrepreneurs and influencers telling you to set big "10X" goals.On the surface, this "10x thinking" can give you some extra motivation...But there are some other ways to think about the 10x rule that offer a much de