For the past two weeks, my wife, Liz, my son, John, and I have been in Lisbon, Portugal. It's been a great vacation, and I can't wait to get back to work! Wait... you're having a great vacation... and you can't wait to get back to work? That's exactly right! You see, when I take time to myself and "recharge the batteries," it make me a much more productive, enthusiastic entrepreneur. In this episode, I'm going to share my tips for recharging YOUR batteries, whether you have an hour, a day, a weekend, or a week! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

Entrepreneurs are full of ideas. It's a blessing... and a curse. You see, I'd be working on something, when a new idea would pop into my head. When that happened, I couldn't stop thinking about the new idea, and I wasn't able to focus on the task in front of me! If really impacted my productivity in a negative way... ...until I created "The Idea Wall!" What is it? How does it work? How will it help YOU with your focus and productivity? All will be revealed in this episode! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

When you're a solopreneur, getting pulled away from your business happens more than usual. Sometimes, it simply can't be helped. However, the most important thing is getting back to business as quickly and efficiently as possible. So, how do you bounce back from an extended time away from your Stamping Business? I'm going to give you an easy three-step plan in this episode! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

It happens to all of us sooner or later... A sales slump! It's never fun to go through one, but when it does happen, there are definitive steps we can take to get out of that slump as quickly as possible! I'm going to tell you those steps in this episode! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

I often ask my clients if they're 'playing to win,' and almost all of them say yes... initially. Then, I explain the difference between 'playing to win' and 'playing not to lose.' Once I do that, a lot of them have to change their answers. What am I talking about? Find out more in this week's episode! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

There are a lot of reasons why Stamping Business Owners don't succeed. And the truth is, many of them are problems of our own making. The good news is, since we created the problems, we can also create the solutions! In this episode, I'm going to share three things that may be holding you back from the success you deserve, as well as how to address and fix those potential problems! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

A surprisingly large number of Stamping Business Owners are making a very big mistake when it comes to their email. Most of them don't even realize they're doing it. This mistake is almost certainly costing them business. Ironically, it's also one of the easiest mistakes to correct. What is it? In this episode, I'll tell you exactly what it is AND how to quickly and easily fix it! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

It happens to all of us. Sooner or later, we run out of gas. No matter how energetic we are, there are going to be times when we just don't have anything left in the tank. When that happens, trying to "push through" can often be counter-productive. Instead, you should take some time to recharge your batteries. In this episode, I'm going to share five different ways to do just that, so you can refill you tank and get back to productive work in your Stamping Business! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

Instagram is one of the most important social media sites for Stamping Business Owners! Because what you do is so visual, and because Instagram relies on photos and videos exclusively, the two are naturally aligned. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words." But how do you grow your following on Instagram? In this episode, I'm going to give you a simple strategy to follow that will allow you to increase your followers and engagement on Instagram! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

Why is it that some downline just do what they're supposed to do without any pushing or prodding from you... ...while others do very little (or less) no matter how hard you push them? Is there something you can do to recruit and inspire more of the first type of downline? Absolutely! In this episode, I'll tell you exactly what you need to do to grow a thriving, business-building downline! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

Have you ever tried selling a product you thought was great, but your customers didn't buy it? Have you ever asked your customers what class they want you to do... then did that exact class... but your customers didn't buy it? It happens all the time, and it's VERY frustrating. The question is, what do your customers REALLY want??? In this episode, I'm going to tell you! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

Most Stamping Business Owners have a full-time job, in addition to their Stamping Business. The question is... can you be a successful Stamping Business Owner AND have a full-time job at the same time? Absolutely! In this episode, I'm going to share the steps you can take to maximize your chances of Stamping Business success even though you already have a full-time job! Enjoy! PS - In the episode, I promised to share the link to the Outsourcing Class. Here it is: https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/outsourcing  PPS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

Goal setting is an important part of growing your Stamping Business. Unfortunately, most Stamping Business Owners fail to set goals in a way that maximizes their chances for actually achieving them. In fact, in many cases, the way they sometimes set goals almost guarantees they WON'T achieve them! One way to avoid this problem, and give yourself the best possible chance for success, is to apply the G.R.O.W. Model to each part of your business you want to... well... grow! What is the G.R.O.W. model? That's what this episode is all about! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

Your most important marketing tool is your Mailing List! 85% or more of your sales will come from your Mailing List subscirbers! So, it's really important to make sure you're adding new subscribers to your list every day. And that mailing list building funnel begins with your Lead Magnet (otherwise known as your Incentive Gift). Putting together an irresistible Lead Magnet is a pretty straightforward process, and means you're going to get the maximium number of signups you can. Unfortunately, we tend to overthink what should go into our Lead Magnets, and this leads to delays or, worse, lack of implementation. In this podcast episode, I'm going to give you a simple list of criteria you need to make sure your Lead Magnet meets. Check everything off the list and you're good to go! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

We all have a ton of possessions! But there's only one possession that can truly be considered our GREATEST possession. In this episode, I'm going to reveal that possession, and how you can use it to build your Stamping Business to its most profitable, productive, efficient and satisfying potential! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

Are you planning on setting any 2023 goals for your Stamping Business?   Well, you really can't set realistic goals if you don't take a few minutes beforehand to crunch some very specific numbers. In this episode, I'm going to tell you what those numbers are, why they're important and how, exactly, to crunch them! Enjoy! PS - If you're not already on the SIMB Mailing List, just go to https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport to sign up today!

The unfortunate truth about Stamping Businesses is that most of them fail.  However, that doesn't mean YOUR Stamping Business is destined for the same fate. If you understand the reasons why most Stamping Business fail (there are only a handful of them), and know how to correct for them, YOUR chances for success increase exponentially! In this episode, I'll detail the main reasons why Stamping Businesses fail, as well as the adjustments you can make to avoid them! Enjoy! PS - During the episode, I promised to put two links in this description.  The first is the How To Craft Your Stamping Business Plan Class.  The second is the free Stamping Business Builders Facebook Group. PPS - If you're not on the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport

For as long as I can remember, I've always recommended getting on the phone to call your customers and prospects. Nothing yields better overall results than phone calls. But I always hear the same response... "I HATE phone calls!" Most of the time, what that really means is, "I'm afraid of getting on the phone!" So, in this episode, I'm going to share 5 Tips To Help You Get On The Phone! Enjoy! PS - If you're not on the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport

Do you ever feel like you don't have time? No time to get your marketing done? No time to create your class projects? No time to call your customers or downline? Basically, no time to run your stamping business!? Well, you're not alone, but I have some good news: We can find you some more time... and not from where you might think! What am I talking about?  Find out in this episode. Enjoy! PS - If you're not on the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport

Overthinking is a problem that almost all Stamping Business Owners face.  It leads to a lack of progress, growth and, ultimately, success. However, there are three questions you can ask yourself every time you catch yourself overthinking something that can go a long way from eliminating it. I'm going to share them with you in this episode. Ask yourselves these questions each time, and you'll spend a lot less time overthinking... and a lot more time doing! Enjoy! PS - If you're not on the SIMB Mailing List yet, don't forget to sign up at https://go.stampingismybusiness.com/freereport