FL 144 – We help Brian and Mandi break down the basics to create a successful online business

FL 144 – We help Brian and Mandi break down the basics to create a successful online business

Author: Shane Sams May 23, 2017 Duration: 40:42
Need help on online business basics? Listen in as we discuss online business basics with today's guests and help they start their own based on what they are already doing. In this episode we have Brian and Mandi Stephens, a couple we met at Funnel Hacking Live a few months ago. Brian and Mandi are from Texas, have been married for almost 17 years now, and are blessed with two wonderful kids - Adrian & Gavin. Between the two, Brian is the expert in Internet Marketing, he has seen the huge potential to earn a sustainable income online. He also loves to do photography among other things. Mandi is a dedicated Special Education Teacher, whose love for teaching stems from caring for her daughter who has autism. Although new to the idea of online business, she has found inspiration to create her own membership site so she can help others communicate with their special needs child in a creative and fun way. Join us as we help this amazing duo go through the basics that will help them lay the groundwork to get their online business idea started. Everybody has to start somewhere. Tune in and this just might be where your "START" begins! [Tweet ""You get less friction when you split & assign tasks best suited to your skills." - Shane"] [Tweet ""It's not always about how much money can you make, but how many lives can you affect." - Jocelyn"] You Will Learn: Getting your online business started Building your online presence using Facebook Setting expectations and role organization Why you should attend LIVE events Plus so much more! [Tweet ""Go and see people live, go and shake hands, there's no substitute to real life." - Shane"] [Tweet ""Your audience must see you as someone who gets what it's like to be in their shoes." - Jocelyn"] Links and resources mentioned in today's show: Brian's Website FL 140 - Ryan & Hannah, the Australian couple-preneurs Elementary Librarian Screw the Nine-to-five John Lee Dumas' Website Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Patreon question of the week from our Q&A with S&J YouTube series: Patreon Question of the Week from our Q&A with S&J YouTube series.  This week's question is from Bridget. Bridget says, "How do I improve conversions on my autoresponder? I am getting traffic and emails, but people are not buying. Help." Click here to hear the answer to today's featured question! And if you would like to watch all of our Q&A with S&J videos, head on over to flippedlifestyle.com/YouTube, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. To ask a question for the Q&A with S&J YouTube show, you can do that over on our Patreon page at flippedlifestyle.com/patreon. Click on the image to Listen on iTunes: To learn more about working directly with Shane & Jocelyn in their Flip Your Life community, visit: https://flippedlifestyle.com/flipyourlife Join HUNDREDS of entrepreneurs from around the world pursuing the Flipped Lifestyle online! Success Story of the Week: Today's success story comes from Leah, and I tried to get Jocelyn to read this one on the air, but she totally refused because she said, "This ain't me." She says, "Here you go, you read the subject line." So Leah writes, "ERMAHGERRRD--" ermahgerd, you know like the meme, "... MY FIRST SALE!" in all capital letters with a giant exclamation point. "I lowered the price of my eBook a couple of weeks ago.  I've been running Facebook ads to get clicks in order to reach target later for my membership site, which has been simultaneously growing my email list little by little.  I'm offering my e-book and my autoresponder I am thrilled that I finally sold one.  I just sent a text to my husband, 'Made some big money online.  Ten bucks.  Giddy up!'" Good job, Leah, that is awesome.

Hosted by Shane Sams, the Flipped Lifestyle™ Podcast is a conversation about building a business that actually fits around your life, rather than the other way around. It’s born from the real-world experience of Shane and his wife Jocelyn, a family who created a million-dollar income entirely online. They focus on the practical mechanics of selling digital products and running membership sites-essentially, creating valuable information and community that people are willing to pay for. This isn't abstract theory; each episode digs into the systems, mindsets, and sometimes surprising tactics that worked for them as they built a location-independent career. You’ll hear candid discussions on the challenges of shifting from a traditional job to a self-directed online venture, managing family dynamics alongside business growth, and the ongoing work of sustaining success. The aim is to provide actionable insights for anyone feeling stuck in a conventional routine and dreaming of a "flipped" reality where work supports life on their own terms. Tune in for a straightforward, often humorous look at the entrepreneurial journey from a couple who is still actively living it, sharing their lessons so you can chart your own course.
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