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Hey everyone, remember that blog post you sent

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about the 41 eBooks?

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The one where the author totally transformed

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their online business because of them.

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Oh yeah, the SEO and social media marketing ones, right?

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That's the one.

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We'll get ready because in this deep dive,

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we're gonna break down and pull out

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all the best tips and tricks.

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So basically we're gonna help our listeners

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use that post to improve their own businesses.

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Exactly, we'll cover everything from like Etsy tag tactics

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to those Pinterest image secrets you always hear about.

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Oh, and don't forget the whole domain authority thing.

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Ooh, yeah, that's a big one.

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Get ready folks, this is gonna be awesome.

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You know what's really interesting about this blog post

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is that it's not just about the 41 eBooks themselves.

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It's like a real life success story.

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You know what I mean?

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Totally, like it shows you that it's possible

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to go from feeling totally lost

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to actually building a thriving business online.

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And I think that's what makes it resonate

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with so many people, especially those just starting out.

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Especially because there's just so much info out there

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about online marketing.

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It's overwhelming.

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For sure, like I remember when I first started,

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it was so confusing, I didn't even know where to begin.

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It's like information overload.

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Exactly, and this author, they were putting so much effort

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into their Etsy shop, but...

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They just couldn't seem to get those sales, huh?

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Yeah, like they were missing some key ingredient

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or something.

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And that's where those eBooks came in.

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Like they became their secret weapon.

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Ooh, I like that.

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Their secret weapon.

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So tell me more, what did they do?

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Well, the author talks about how some of these eBooks

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really open their eyes to Etsy tags.

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Okay, interesting.

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And how to use tools like Marmaline and E-Rank

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to actually make them work for you.

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See, those are the kind of tools I need in my life.

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I've heard of them.

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Oh, they're game changers.

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But I just, I don't know, I haven't taken the plunge yet.

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Well, the author, they go into detail about how they actually

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usd those tools in the blog post.

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Oh, so it's like a step-by-step guide.

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Yeah, pretty much.

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I mean, at the end of the day,

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they went from just like randomly choosing tags.

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Right, just throwing spaghetti at the wall

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and seeing what sticks.

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Exactly.

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But after reading those eBooks,

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they figured out how to target keywords

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that real people were actually searching for.

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Okay, so they started speaking the language

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of their customers.

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Exactly.

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And their sales started going up.

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See, that's what I'm talking about.

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That's the kind of stuff our listeners need to hear.

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Right, it's about working smarter, not harder.

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Totally.

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Now, they also mentioned the whole visual thing, right?

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Like, especially on Pinterest.

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Oh, absolutely.

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That's where things get really interesting.

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All right, let's hear it.

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The author is a big behavior in creating Pinterest images

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that are actually like clickable.

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Okay, so not just pretty pictures,

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but images that actually make people want to click

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and learn more.

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Exactly.

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It's about grabbing their attention,

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stopping them from scrolling, and making them curious.

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It's like you gotta think like a visual storyteller.

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You got it.

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And the author even shares tips on image composition,

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you know, how to make those images really pop.

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See, that's the goal that I'm talking about.

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Practical advice that people can actually use.

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Right, actionable steps.

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But okay, let's say you get people clicking on your pins

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and heading to your site.

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You gotta make sure that your website is like,

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well respected by the search engines too, right?

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Oh, you're talking about domain authority.

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Yeah, that's the one.

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I hear it thrown around all the time,

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but honestly.

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It's a bit of a mystery, right?

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Kinda, like break it down for me.

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What is it really?

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Think of it like your website's reputation online.

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Like how much street credit has.

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Okay, I can dig that.

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So the higher your domain authority.

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The more Google trusts you.

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And the more likely you are to show up higher

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in search results.

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Which means more eyeballs on your products.

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You got it.

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And the blog post talks about how the author

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used those e-books to actually boost their domain authority.

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So there are actual steps you can take.

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There are.

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And they focused on things like getting back links

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from other websites.

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Okay, so like getting other sites to vouch for you basically.

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And also making sure their website was easy

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for search engines to understand,

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like having a clear structure.

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You know, it's funny because it's kind of like high school.

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Oh, so?

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The whole popularity thing, you know?

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You want the cool kids to like.

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I see your point.

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The cool websites in this case.

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Exactly.

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Now the author also mentioned making little tweaks

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to their SEO.

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Oh yeah, they said that you don't have to be a tech genius

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to make an impact.

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Music to my ears.

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I am not a tech genius.

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And one thing they focused on were those little snippets

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of text that show up under search results.

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The meta descriptions.

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Yes, they're like tiny little ads for your website.

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Okay, so how do you make them work for you?

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The author learned from the e-books

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how to make them super compelling.

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that people are searching for.

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So it's like you're telling Google exactly

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what your page is about.

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And they saw a huge jump in how many people actually clicked

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on their links.

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Wow, so little tweaks, big results.

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It's all about those little details.

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I love it.

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So we've covered Etsy, Pinterest, SEO.

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You think you're what I'm thinking?

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I think I am.

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Are we about to dive headfirst into the world

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of digital marketing strategy?

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Buckle up because we're just getting started.

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And next time, we'll talk about how this author

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used social media to build a loyal following.

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Wait, there's more.

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Oh, there's so much more.

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We've only just scratched the surface.

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Ooh, this is getting good.

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Can't wait to hear what other secrets we uncover.

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See you in part two.

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Welcome back, everyone.

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I'm so excited to keep digging into all this amazing info

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from those 41 e-books.

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Right, I feel like we just scratched the surface last time.

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Totally.

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And there's so many more gems to uncover.

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Last time we talked, Etsy and Pinterest

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even got into a bit of SEO and domain authority.

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But this time, I want to jump into something

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the author really emphasized.

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Oh, let's hear it.

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What's next on our journey?

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Remember how we talked about building a community

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on Facebook?

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Yeah, the whole Facebook group thing.

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Well, that actually ties into something else

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the author was super passionate about.

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Email marketing.

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Email marketing.

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Really, I mean, it seems kind of old school.

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Right, especially with all the social media stuff going on.

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It's one of those things I know I should be doing, but...

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But it feels kind of daunting.

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Did the e-books have anything to say about that?

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Oh, yeah, they definitely did.

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And the author actually tried out

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a bunch of different email approaches.

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Oh, cool, like what?

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Well, there was one e-book they were really excited about.

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It helped them create a welcome email sequence.

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Okay, a welcome sequence.

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Break that down for me.

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So basically, whenever someone signs up

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for their email list, they automatically get a series

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of emails kind of introducing them

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to the brand and the products.

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So it's like having a personal assistant.

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It's all automated, but it feels personalized.

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And that way you're building that relationship from day one.

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It's all about nurturing those connections.

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Now, that makes a lot of sense.

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But let's be real, running an online business...

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It's a lot of work.

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Like there's always a million things to do.

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Did the e-books offer any tips for managing all that?

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Yeah, like how do you avoid going completely crazy?

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Well, the author actually dedicates a whole section

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in their blog post to productivity and time management.

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That's amazing.

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Yeah, they said that those e-books were game changers

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when it came to actually getting things done.

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Okay, I'm all ears.

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Spill the beans.

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What kind of strategies are we talking about?

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One e-book they loved talked

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about batching similar tasks together.

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Okay, so like instead of switching back and forth

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between a million things.

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You set aside specific blocks of time for each task.

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then answering an email, then packing an order.

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You do all your social media stuff at once,

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then all your emails, then all your packing.

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I mean, that actually makes a lot of sense.

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When I jump between tasks,

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I feel like I get nothing done.

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Right, it's about focusing your energy

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and getting into a flow.

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Did the author mention anything about like prioritizing?

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They talked about a framework from one of the e-books

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that helps you decide which tasks to do first.

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Okay, how does that work?

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Basically, you figure out which tasks have the biggest impact

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and which ones are the most urgent.

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So it's about being strategic with your time.

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It helps you avoid getting bogged down and busy work.

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Because at the end of the day,

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you wanna be working on things

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that actually moves the needle.

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Exactly, it's all about working smarter,

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not harder, remember?

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Now, all of this is great for the external stuff,

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like the marketing and the to-do list.

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But running a business,

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there's also a big internal component too, right?

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Like your mindset, your attitude.

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Did the e-books address that at all?

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They did.

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In fact, the author shared a really personal story

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about struggling with self-doubt.

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I think we can all relate to that.

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Right, and they found this one e-book

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that was all about using affirmations and visualizations.

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Interesting, so it's like retraining your brain

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to think more positively.

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Exactly, and the author said it was super powerful

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for staying motivated and believing in themselves.

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It's like that saying,

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whether you think you can or you think you can't,

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you're right.

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I love that, so true.

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So we've talked about the power of positive thinking,

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but what about branding?

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Did those e-books touch on that?

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Oh, they did.

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And actually, that was another area

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where the author said the e-books were super helpful.

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Really?

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What were they struggling with?

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Well, at first they felt kind of lost

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when it came to defining their brand identity.

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Yeah, like what makes their brand unique?

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Exactly, but one of the e-books provided a framework

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for figuring all that out,

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like clarifying their brand voice and values.

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Ooh, that sounds helpful.

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Did they mention any specific exercises or tools?

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Oh yeah, they did.

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One e-book suggested creating a mood board

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with images and colors and fonts.

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Ooh, a mood board, that's fun.

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It is, it's a way to visually capture

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the essence of your brand.

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I love that, so it's like giving your brand a personality.

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Exactly, but then the question is,

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how do you actually tell your brand's story?

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Yeah, how do you connect with people on an emotional level?

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Well, another e-book they loved dove into crafting

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a compelling brand story.

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Interesting, what was their approach?

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They focused on going beyond just listing features

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and benefits, you know.

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Right.

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They really encouraged the author to tap into their why,

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their passion, their purpose.

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So it's about sharing what makes you unique,

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what drives you.

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Exactly, and that authenticity

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is what resonates with people.

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Okay, I'm totally getting this,

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but once you've got your branding figured out.

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Then comes the marketing.

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Right, but how do you know if it's actually working?

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That's where analytics come in.

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Analytics, that sounds complicated.

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I know, but trust me, it's not as scary as it seems.

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Did the e-books offer any guidance on that?

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Oh, totally.

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They stress the importance of tracking data,

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measuring results.

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So like actually looking at the numbers

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to see what's working and what's not.

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Exactly, it's about making informed decisions.

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That makes sense,

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but I'm still a little fuzzy on how to actually de-o that.

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Well, the author raved about this one e-book

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that walked them through setting up website analytics.

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Oh wow, so like step-by-step instructions.

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Yeah, pretty much.

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And they learned how to track things like

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website traffic and conversion rates.

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So they could see how many people were visiting their site

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and how many were actually buying something.

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Exactly, and they could also track

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their social media engagement.

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Oh wow, that's a lot of data.

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It is, but the key is to focus on the metrics

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that matter most for your business.

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So it's not just about blindly posting content,

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it's about understanding what's resonating

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with your audience.

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Exactly, and then using that data

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to adjust your strategy.

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That makes so much sense.

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It's like a constant feedback loop.

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You got it, you're always learning, always improving.

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I love that.

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So we've covered a lot of ground here

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from creating content to tracking results.

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But remember, this is all based on one person's experience

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with these 41 e-books.

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Yeah, and I'm already feeling so inspired.

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Imagine what our listeners can do with all this info.

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That's what's so exciting is about taking these insights

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and making them your own.

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Right, like adding your own unique twist,

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your own personality.

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And that's what we'll talk about next time

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in the grand finale of our deep dive.

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Ooh, I can't wait, this is getting good.

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See you in part three.

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Welcome back everyone, it's the final part of our deep dive

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and I am so pumped to see what other secrets we uncover.

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Me too.

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We've covered a lot of ground already,

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from Pinterest visuals to Gmail marketing

382
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and even like the mindset stuff.

383
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Yeah, it's been quite a journey,

384
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but I know we've still got some juicy insights to share.

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Oh, absolutely.

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Today we're gonna tie everything together

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and talk about how to create like

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a killer digital marketing strategy.

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A strategy, ooh, I like the sound of that.

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Because honestly, sometimes it feels like

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I'm just throwing things at the wall

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and hoping something sticks.

393
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I totally get it, it can feel overwhelming.

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It does, so how do we create a strategy

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that actually, you know, works?

396
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Oh, this author, they had one main tool

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that helped them stay organized and consistent.

398
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Oh, I'm intrigued.

399
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Tell me more.

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A content calendar.

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A content calendar.

402
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Okay, I've heard of those, but.

403
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But they seem a little intimidating.

404
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A little, like planning everything out in advance.

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Who has time for that?

406
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I know, I know.

407
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But trust me, it's worth it.

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Think of it like a roadmap for your content.

409
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Okay, a roadmap, I like that.

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So instead of just posting randomly

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whenever you think of something.

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You've got a plan.

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You know what you wanna share,

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when you wanna share it, and on which platforms.

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So you're being proactive instead of reactive.

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Exactly.

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And the author said it was a total game changer

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for their business.

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Oh, how so?

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Well, for one thing, it helped them stay consistent.

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You know, like they were always putting out

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valuable content.

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That's huge.

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Consistency is key.

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It is.

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And that helped them stay top of mind with their audience.

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So people were always thinking about their brand,

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even when they weren't actively shopping.

429
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Exactly.

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And they even said it saved them a ton of time and stress.

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Okay, now you're really talking my language.

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Less stress, more time, I'm sold.

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Right, so tell me, have you ever tried

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using a content calendar before?

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You know, I've dabbled, but I haven't found a system

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that really works for me.

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Well, the author actually said

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they tried a bunch of different things.

439
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Oh, interesting, what did they end up using?

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A simple spreadsheet.

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No way, really, just a basic spreadsheet.

442
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That's all they needed.

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They had columns for each platform each day of the week,

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and then they just filled in the cells

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with your planned content.

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Wow, so it can be as simple or as complex

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as you want it to be?

448
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Exactly.

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You can use fancy software or just stick with the basics.

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The important thing is to find a system that works for you.

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Exactly.

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Now, the next question is,

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how do you come up with all those content ideas?

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Yeah, that's always the biggest hurdle for me.

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Like, what do I even post about?

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Well, the author had some great advice for that.

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They said it all starts with understanding

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your target audience.

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Okay, so like, who are you trying to reach?

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What are they interested in?

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Exactly, and then you create content

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that actually provides value to them.

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So it's not just about selling your products,

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it's about being helpful, informative, entertaining.

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You got it.

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And the author also suggested brainstorming content themes

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based on your products or industry trends

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or even frequently asked questions from your customers.

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Ooh, that's a good one.

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Like, use the questions your customers

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are already asking as inspiration.

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Exactly, it's like giving them the answers

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they're already looking for.

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Okay, I'm starting to see how this all fits together,

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but I have to say.

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That's it.

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Managing all of this,

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like the content creation, the scheduling, the tracking,

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it seems like it would require

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some serious organizational skills.

481
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Oh yeah, for sure.

482
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And the author was super upfront about that.

483
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They said they couldn't have done it without...

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Project management tools.

485
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Ooh, project management tools, like Trello or Asana.

486
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Exactly, those are great examples.

487
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They help you break down big projects into smaller tasks,

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set deadlines, and track your progress.

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It's like having a virtual assistant.

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Right, they keep you on track and organized.

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Did the author give any specific examples

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of how they used those tools?

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Oh yeah, they said they used them for everything

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from product development to social media marketing

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to customer service.

496
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Wow, so they really integrated them

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into every aspect of their business.

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They did, and they said it made a huge difference

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in their productivity and efficiency.

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Okay, I'm officially convinced I need to get on board

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with these project management tools.

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You won't regret it.

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But remember, even with all this organization and planning,

504
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you still gotta make sure your efforts

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are actually paying off.

506
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Right, we talked about analytics before, but...

507
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But it's worth revisiting.

508
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Totally, because data is king, right?

509
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It is, and the author shared some really cool examples

510
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of how they used data to improve their business.

511
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Oh, let's hear it, what kind of examples?

512
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Well, for one thing, they used analytics

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to figure out which of their blog posts

514
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and social media content were performing the best.

515
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Okay, so they could see what was resonating

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with their audience and then create more

517
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of that kind of content.

518
00:16:47,640 --> 00:16:50,080
Exactly, it's about using data to double down

519
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on what works.

520
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Makes sense.

521
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Did they mention anything about A-B testing?

522
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Oh yeah, they were big fans of that.

523
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They used it to test different versions

524
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of their website copy, email subject lines,

525
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even social media ads.

526
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So they were constantly experimenting and tweaking things

527
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to see what got the best results.

528
00:17:07,080 --> 00:17:09,800
Exactly, it's all about optimization.

529
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You know, it's amazing to see how all these pieces fit together.

530
00:17:12,480 --> 00:17:13,320
I know, right?

531
00:17:13,320 --> 00:17:15,480
From those captivating Pinterest images

532
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to building relationships through email,

533
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to using data to fine tune your strategy.

534
00:17:21,800 --> 00:17:23,680
It's like you're building this incredible machine

535
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for online success.

536
00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:26,160
That's a great way to put it.

537
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And the best part is, this is just one person's journey

538
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with these 41 eBooks.

539
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Imagine what you can achieve by taking these insights

540
00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:37,160
and applying them to your own unique business.

541
00:17:37,160 --> 00:17:38,400
That's what's so exciting.

542
00:17:38,400 --> 00:17:40,520
It's not about copying someone else's blueprint,

543
00:17:40,520 --> 00:17:43,440
it's about taking inspiration and making it your own.

544
00:17:43,440 --> 00:17:47,600
Exactly, so go out there, experiment, learn, have fun.

545
00:17:47,600 --> 00:17:48,440
I love it.

546
00:17:48,440 --> 00:17:50,880
Well, this deep dive has been an absolute blast.

547
00:17:50,880 --> 00:17:51,920
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

548
00:17:51,920 --> 00:17:55,480
We've covered so much ground, and I feel like I've learned a ton.

549
00:17:55,480 --> 00:17:58,160
I'm ready to take my online business to the next level.

550
00:17:58,160 --> 00:17:59,240
That's what we like to hear.

551
00:17:59,240 --> 00:18:01,880
Remember, the real magic happens when you take action.

552
00:18:01,880 --> 00:18:02,920
So true.

553
00:18:02,920 --> 00:18:05,040
Thanks for being our guide on this amazing journey.

554
00:18:05,040 --> 00:18:05,960
It's been my pleasure.

555
00:18:05,960 --> 00:18:09,440
Now go out there and make those online business dreams a reality.

556
00:18:09,440 --> 00:18:19,440
We'll see you next time for another deep dive.