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Welcome back everybody to the deep dive.

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This time we're looking into making money online,

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specifically with websites.

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Yeah, your sources actually go way deeper

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than just the usual like throwing ads up on a site.

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Okay, so what are we actually talking about here?

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What kind of strategies?

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Well, one is interesting.

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It's almost like you're a landlord online.

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You build a site, but instead of it being for your business,

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you lease it to somebody else.

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So it's like I build an online apartment building,

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but instead of people, I get a business to move in.

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Exactly, and you would want to pick something

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pretty specific like a local service,

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you know, plumbers or something.

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Okay, so I build this great site for plumbers,

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find a plumber who needs more customers, and then.

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And then you're essentially their online storefront.

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They get the customers, you get a steady income.

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All right, so I'm the matchmaker.

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I bring together the website and the plumber,

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but how do we set the rent?

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How much do they pay me?

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It all comes down to the value you're providing.

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You gotta factor in things like how much each lead

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is worth to that plumber,

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how many leads the site is bringing in,

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and what the plumber usually charges for their work.

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Makes sense.

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Yeah.

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You want both sides to feel good about the deal.

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And sometimes it seems like in the sources they said,

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sometimes these website owners would actually handle

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those first contacts from potential customers,

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like a virtual receptionist.

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Yeah, and it makes sense,

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especially if the plumber isn't very tech savvy,

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you make things super easy for them.

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And you can also make sure the leads are actually good.

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So the plumber is only paying for real potential customers.

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But of course, this all relies on trust.

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One of the sources told a story about a pool company

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that totally stiffed the person who was sending them leads.

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Oh, for sure.

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If you're gonna do this build and rent model,

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you gotta have really clear communication

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and fair deals from the beginning.

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You're both in it together for the long haul, hopefully.

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Right, you're both invested in each other's success.

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So that's the build and rent model.

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What are some other ways to make money with websites?

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Well, instead of having one tenant,

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you could kind of scale things up

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and create a directory website.

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Like a specific Yelp, right?

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So instead of everything,

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it's just the best vegan restaurants

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or the top dog groomers in the city.

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Exactly, the businesses in that niche

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would list themselves on your site.

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And maybe you could even charge more

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for those top spots in the list.

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Okay, I get it.

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So instead of getting rent from one business,

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I have multiple businesses paying to be on my directory.

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That sounds like it could really grow fast too.

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Yeah, the scaling potential is definitely there.

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And it's good because if one business leaves,

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you're not suddenly out all your income.

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Plus that directory itself could be a valuable thing

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you could sell later on.

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There's always a catch though, right?

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What makes this directory model tricky?

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You gotta get enough businesses to sign up

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and you gotta market it really well.

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Your sources actually said

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that the really broad directories are struggling.

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It's all about niche directories now.

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Hmm, so no more businesses and Boise website.

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Instead, it's the best Boise Bonsai Tree experts.

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Right, you gotta find those communities

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that are really passionate about something specific

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and then you become the go-to resource for them.

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Okay, so we have the build and rent model and the directory.

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Is there a third way to make money online?

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You could sell leads directly.

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So instead of renting out the website or a listing,

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you just generate the leads and sell them straight

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to the businesses who need customers.

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So I'm not the storefront and I'm not the marketplace.

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I'm like the supplier bringing the valuable raw material,

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the potential customers.

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Exactly, and there are so many ways to do that

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like using SEO, paid advertising,

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and even just making really good content

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that attracts people.

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Okay, so that's where my SEO knowledge comes in.

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I need to figure out what people are searching for,

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those really specific needle in a haystack searches.

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Yep, one of the sources actually found

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a really cool way to do that.

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He saw there was a huge rat problem in DC

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and that made him realize.

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That there must be a ton of people

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looking for pest control services.

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So he built a website and started selling those leads

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to exterminators.

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That's it, it's all about understanding

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what people are searching for and connecting the dots

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between everyday problems and the businesses

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who solve those problems.

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You could target people with allergies

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or people who need movers.

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It just depends on what you see going on around you.

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Man, this is starting to sound more like detective work

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than website building.

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But okay, let's say I figured out

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how to get all these leads,

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how do I connect with the businesses?

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Do I just cold call them?

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You can, but building trust is key.

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One of your sources suggested using personalized videos.

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Using something like Bomb Bomb,

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it feels much more personal than a regular email.

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I like that, it's a nice human touch.

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But how do I actually prove that my leads are valuable?

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You need a way to track where those leads go

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and show the businesses that you're actually bringing in

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paying customers.

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A good tracking system is essential.

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So we have build and rent, directories,

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and direct lead selling.

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Three really different models

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with their own unique challenges.

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But before we dive into the details,

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are there any common things we should keep in mind

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no matter what?

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Yeah, let's talk about that next.

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We should cover things like finding the right niche,

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building a website that actually converts and all that.

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All right, the deep dive is about to get real.

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Hang on everybody, we're just getting started.

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It's kind of cool how these website models,

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they're like flipping the script

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on how we usually think about online businesses.

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Like instead of building your own brand,

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you're the one connecting businesses with their customers.

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Yeah, I get what you mean.

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We're like the online real estate developers, right?

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We find the good spots online

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and then build something for specific businesses.

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Exactly, and just like with real estate,

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it's all about location, location, location.

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Finding the right niche,

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knowing what people want in that area,

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and then finding the right businesses to work with,

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that's key.

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And speaking of niches,

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my research really hammered home

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that specializing is the way to go.

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Like you were saying, those giant directories

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that try to cover everything, they're not doing so hot.

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It's the super specific ones that are booming.

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Right, people online are looking for really specific things.

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Think about it, they don't just search for dog food,

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they search for organic, grain-free dog food delivery

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in San Francisco.

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That's the kind of search you gotta master.

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One of the sources,

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a guy who builds a ton of these websites,

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he said he sees the world differently now,

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always looking for those everyday problems

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that could be turned into an online opportunity.

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He's like that guy in DC with the rat problem.

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Most people would just be grossed out,

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but he saw a business opportunity.

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Exactly, a huge demand for pest control.

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So he builds a website, gets those leads,

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and connects with the exterminators

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who are happy to pay for them.

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He's like a digital problem solver.

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Finding those pain points

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and then creating a solution that benefits everyone.

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So instead of complaining about the lack

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of good vegan restaurants in my town,

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I should be building a website for them.

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That's the idea.

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You become the go-to resource for that specific need.

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You could do it for anything,

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wildfire protection, snow removal,

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even hurricane window installers,

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whatever makes sense in that area.

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I'm getting so many ideas now.

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But it can't just be about throwing up a website

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and hoping for the best, right?

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We gotta make sure the businesses we're working with

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are actually good at what they do.

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Absolutely, you're putting your reputation on the line.

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If you send someone a lead for a plumber

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who does a terrible job, that reflects badly on you.

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Makes sense.

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I wouldn't recommend a bad hotel to a friend,

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so I wouldn't recommend a bad business

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to someone through my website.

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It's all about building those long-term relationships

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where everyone benefits.

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You're looking for businesses that care about quality

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and customer satisfaction as much as you do.

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One of the SEO experts we looked at,

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he really stressed the importance of data and testing.

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It's not enough to just build a website

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and cross your fingers.

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Yeah, he was talking about how he has a whole team

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dedicated to researching, testing,

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and tweaking their strategies all the time.

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Because Google's always changing things up,

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you gotta stay ahead of the game.

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So they're like scientists in a digital lab,

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always running experiments and using data to make decisions.

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That's gotta be so important in such a fast-paced field.

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Oh, totally.

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And that data-driven approach

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applies to working with clients too.

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Right, you have to be able to prove

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that you're bringing them value.

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It's not enough to just say, hey, I sent you some leads.

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You gotta show them how those leads

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are turning into paying customers.

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Exactly, you gotta be able to demonstrate

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that return on investment,

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show them how many leads converted, how much they spent.

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That's the kind of stuff that matters to businesses.

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You know what surprised me in the research?

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Some of these bigger operations are using call centers now.

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Yeah, one guy who runs a whole network of websites,

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he was saying he has a call center

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to handle those first inquiries,

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qualifying leads, and even scheduling appointments.

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Wow, so they're like a virtual receptionist service

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on top of everything else.

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Exactly, it's about making the whole process

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as smooth and efficient as possible, and speed is key.

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They were talking about KPIs,

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those key performance indicators,

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and their goal was to respond to inquiries within seconds.

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Seconds.

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It's wild, right?

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But that's the world we live in now.

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People expect instant answers.

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If you don't respond right away,

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they'll just move on to someone who does.

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The early bird gets the worm, as they say,

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or in this case, the early responder gets the lead

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and the customer.

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You gotta have systems in place to automate those responses.

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That's how you stay ahead of the game.

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One of the sources actually compared navigating

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this whole online business world to playing poker.

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You gotta know where to hold them

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and know when to fold them.

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You gotta be smart about choosing your battles.

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Not every niche is gonna be a winner,

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not every business partnership is gonna work out.

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So you need the smarts to know when to go all in

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on a good opportunity, and the wisdom to walk away

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when something's not working.

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And that takes self-awareness,

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knowing what you're good at and what you're not good at,

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and being brave enough to make tough decisions.

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It's not always easy, but it's what you gotta do

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to succeed in the long run.

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And you gotta be able to handle those setbacks,

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the bumps in the road that are gonna happen

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with any new business.

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One guy told this story about playing football

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with his older brothers when he was a kid.

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He'd get knocked down all the time,

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but he'd always get back up and keep playing.

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That's resilience, and it sounds like that's what's helped

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him succeed in business, too.

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It's about having that grit, that determination

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to overcome obstacles and keep going,

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even when things are tough.

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That's what separates the winners from the quitters.

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And you gotta learn from those experiences,

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the good and the bad.

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One of the sources was really big

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on having a testing mindset.

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He's all about experimenting, analyzing the data,

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and constantly tweaking his approach.

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He sees every setback as a chance to learn and get better.

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And you gotta have the right people around you,

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a team that shares your vision

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and pushes you to be your best.

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He believes in having a diverse team with different skills,

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people who can bring fresh ideas and help each other succeed.

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It's not a solo mission, it's a team effort.

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And you need to build a company culture

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that encourages creativity, collaboration,

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and always striving for excellence.

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He's all about creating a positive

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and supportive environment where everyone feels valued

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and empowered to do their best work,

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a place where people can thrive,

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both individually and as a team.

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And you have to invest in your team,

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give them the resources and support

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to keep learning and growing.

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He's a big believer in continuous learning,

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both for himself and his team.

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He's always looking for ways

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to expand their knowledge and skills

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because he knows that staying ahead of the curve

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is crucial in the online world.

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It's inspiring to see how much he prioritizes growth,

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both personally and professionally.

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At the end of the day,

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it's all about finding that balance, right?

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Working hard, but also enjoying the fruits of your labor.

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He talked about making sure he has time for family

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and his hobbies because true success isn't just about work,

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it's about living a full life.

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It's about creating a life you're passionate about,

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both at work and outside of work.

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One thing that really struck me in the research

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was how much emphasis there was on mentorship

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and sharing knowledge.

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There's a real sense of community in this field.

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Yeah, a lot of these successful entrepreneurs

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are really passionate about giving back

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and helping others succeed.

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They know they wouldn't be where they are

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without the help they got along the way.

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It's great to see them pay it forward,

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sharing what they've learned

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and helping the next generation of online entrepreneurs.

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One guy actually said that seeing his team members

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and business partners succeed is even more satisfying

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than his own personal achievements.

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It's about helping others reach their full potential.

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It's like creating a ripple effect of success,

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empowering others to achieve their dreams

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and make a positive impact.

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It's all about collaboration and support,

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knowing that we're all in this together.

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That sense of community, that shared journey,

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it's what makes this field so special and inspiring.

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It's not just about websites and leads,

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it's about relationships, empowering others

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and making the online world

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a more vibrant and connected place.

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And that's a mission worth pursuing.

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One thing that came up over and over again

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was the importance of having multiple streams of income.

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These smart entrepreneurs,

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they're always looking for ways to diversify

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and create more stability.

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Totally.

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They know that putting all your eggs in one basket

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is risky, especially in the online world

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where things are always changing.

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So they're always exploring new opportunities,

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testing different strategies

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and building multiple income streams

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to create a more stable and sustainable business.

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One guy said he started with those rank and rent websites

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but then branched out into affiliate marketing,

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selling digital products,

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even investing in other businesses.

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So he's not just a website guy anymore,

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he's a full-fledged entrepreneur.

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That ability to adapt,

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to change your approach as the market changes,

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that's what's key for long-term success.

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You gotta be flexible

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and ready to jump on new opportunities when they pop up.

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It's that classic entrepreneurial spirit

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that drive to learn, grow and try new things.

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And what's cool is that these models,

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they can be applied to pretty much any industry.

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Oh, absolutely.

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Healthcare, finance, education, pet grooving,

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you name it, the principles are the same.

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Find a niche, understand your audience,

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build a great website, master SEO, get those leads

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and build strong relationships with the businesses.

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And be adaptable, innovative

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and use data to make decisions.

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One of the SEO experts we looked at,

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he talked about how crucial it is

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to always be testing and refining your approach.

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Because those search engine algorithms

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are constantly changing.

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If you wanna stay ahead of the game,

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you gotta be willing to experiment and adapt.

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He said he has a whole team dedicated to analyzing data,

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tracking results and looking for new opportunities.

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They're always learning and improving.

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That's what sets them apart.

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It's that constant desire to learn and get better.

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And you gotta be able to handle those challenges,

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those setbacks that are bound to happen

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when you're building a business.

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He told this story about one of his websites

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that was doing really well.

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And then all of a sudden it lost a ton of traffic

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because Google changed their algorithm.

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Oh man, that's a nightmare scenario.

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But instead of freaking out, he and his team got together,

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analyzed the data, figured out what went wrong,

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and came up with a new strategy

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that ended up being even more successful.

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It's all about resilience, bouncing back from adversity

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and coming out stronger on the other side.

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It's about seeing those setbacks not as failures,

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but as opportunities to learn and grow.

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It's about having that grit, that never give up attitude.

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And it's about remembering that success

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isn't about reaching a certain point.

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It's about the journey, the process of getting there.

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It's about enjoying the ride, embracing the challenges,

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and celebrating those small wins along the way.

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You can achieve anything you set your mind to

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as long as you're willing to put in the work

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and never give up on your dreams.

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You got this.

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You know, what's interesting is how this whole approach

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to making money online kind of challenges

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the way we traditionally think about branding.

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Right, instead of trying to build a recognizable brand,

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you're more like a behind the scenes facilitator

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connecting businesses with their customers.

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One of the guys who builds these rank and rent sites,

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he said he actually chooses really generic names

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for his websites on purpose.

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Yeah, that way if one business decides to leave,

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he can easily transition the site to a new tenant.

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It's all about flexibility.

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It lets them focus on what really matters,

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getting those leads and delivering results.

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It's a more practical approach,

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focusing on functionality over flash.

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And that practicality extends to the way

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they design their websites too.

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Absolutely, they're all about user-friendly designs

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that are optimized for getting those leads.

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It's not about having the fanciest

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or most beautiful website.

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It's about making sure it's easy to navigate,

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the message is clear,

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and it effectively captures those leads.

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Substance Over Style, that's the name of the game.

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And the same goes for their content.

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They're all about creating high quality,

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informative content that actually provides value

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to the people reading it.

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No click bait or gimmicks, just helpful information.

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It's about building trust with your audience,

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establishing credibility,

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and showing that you're an expert in that niche.

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And that approach to content not only helps with SEO,

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but also strengthens those relationships

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with the businesses you're working with.

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It creates a win-win situation where everyone benefits.

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One of the most inspiring things

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about this whole approach to website monetization

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is the emphasis on building those long-term,

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mutually beneficial relationships.

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It's not just about making a quick buck.

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It's about creating partnerships based on trust,

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respect, and working together to succeed.

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One of the sources,

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a woman who runs a successful SEO agency,

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she talked about how important it is

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to really get to know the businesses she works with,

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understand their needs, and find ways to help them grow.

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She said she often goes above and beyond for her clients,

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providing them with valuable insights,

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connecting them with other resources,

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and even helping them develop their marketing strategies.

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She's not just a service provider,

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she's a true partner in their success.

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And that approach builds loyalty,

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creates strong relationships,

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and leads to a more sustainable

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and rewarding business model.

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It's about recognizing that your success

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is tied to the success of your clients.

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And that by helping them achieve their goals,

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you ultimately achieve your own.

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You know, it's really interesting

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how well these online business models fit

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with the whole trend of remote work and the gig economy.

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Totally.

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They offer a level of flexibility and freedom

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that traditional jobs just can't match.

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One of the guys we looked at,

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he's built a whole bunch of those rank and rent websites,

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and he was saying how this business model

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has allowed him to travel the world,

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spend more time with his family,

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and do all the things he loves.

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He said he can work from anywhere

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with an internet connection,

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setting his own hours,

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and creating a lifestyle that he truly enjoys.

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That's the dream.

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It's about having the freedom to design your own life,

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work on projects that you're passionate about,

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and create a schedule that fits your needs.

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That sense of autonomy and control is so empowering.

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It allows you to break free

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from the constraints of a traditional job

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and build a career that's truly fulfilling

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and meaningful to you.

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It's about becoming the architect of your own destiny,

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designing a life that aligns with your values,

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your passions, and your aspirations.

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It's a powerful thing.

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One thing that really stood out in my research

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was the importance of having a strong support system.

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Oh, absolutely.

525
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Building a successful online business can be tough,

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and it's so important to have people you can turn to

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for guidance, encouragement, and accountability.

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One woman who's built a really successful Asessio agency,

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she said that having mentors was crucial to her success.

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They gave her advice,

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helped her through those early challenges,

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and gave her the confidence to keep going

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when things got tough.

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And she talked about how important it is

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to surround yourself with a positive

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and supportive community, both online and offline.

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It makes a huge difference.

538
00:19:28,840 --> 00:19:30,680
Having that sense of connection,

539
00:19:30,680 --> 00:19:32,920
knowing you're not alone in this journey,

540
00:19:32,920 --> 00:19:34,800
it can provide a sense of purpose,

541
00:19:34,800 --> 00:19:36,280
a network of support,

542
00:19:36,280 --> 00:19:38,520
and a source of inspiration and motivation.

543
00:19:38,520 --> 00:19:40,960
It's a reminder that we're all in this together.

544
00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:44,000
You know, I found the discussion about the future of SEO

545
00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:47,800
and the impact of artificial intelligence or AI

546
00:19:47,800 --> 00:19:48,880
really fascinating.

547
00:19:48,880 --> 00:19:50,400
Yeah, a lot of the sources talked about

548
00:19:50,400 --> 00:19:53,920
how AI is rapidly changing the online business world,

549
00:19:53,920 --> 00:19:56,680
and anyone who wants to succeed needs to adapt.

550
00:19:56,680 --> 00:19:59,360
It's exciting and a little scary at the same time.

551
00:19:59,360 --> 00:20:01,480
One guy said he's already using AI tools

552
00:20:01,480 --> 00:20:03,240
to do things like keyword research,

553
00:20:03,240 --> 00:20:05,920
content creation, and even website design.

554
00:20:05,920 --> 00:20:08,320
He thinks AI is only gonna become more powerful

555
00:20:08,320 --> 00:20:10,680
and integrated into our workflows in the future.

556
00:20:10,680 --> 00:20:12,360
It's definitely coming.

557
00:20:12,360 --> 00:20:14,920
So we need to embrace those advancements,

558
00:20:14,920 --> 00:20:16,520
learn those new tools,

559
00:20:16,520 --> 00:20:20,280
and figure out how to use AI to our advantage.

560
00:20:20,280 --> 00:20:23,120
But it's important to remember that AI is a tool,

561
00:20:23,120 --> 00:20:26,520
not a replacement for human creativity and ingenuity.

562
00:20:26,520 --> 00:20:28,040
It's about finding that balance

563
00:20:28,040 --> 00:20:31,120
between using the power of AI

564
00:20:31,120 --> 00:20:33,120
and maintaining that human touch

565
00:20:33,120 --> 00:20:35,200
that's so important for building relationships

566
00:20:35,200 --> 00:20:37,200
and making those genuine connections.

567
00:20:37,200 --> 00:20:39,280
One of the seasoned SEO experts we looked at,

568
00:20:39,280 --> 00:20:40,880
he stressed the importance of sticking

569
00:20:40,880 --> 00:20:42,640
to those fundamental principles,

570
00:20:42,640 --> 00:20:44,400
even as technology changes.

571
00:20:44,400 --> 00:20:48,040
He said that while AI can be helpful for automating tasks,

572
00:20:48,040 --> 00:20:50,680
Google's ultimate goal is still to provide users

573
00:20:50,680 --> 00:20:53,200
with the most relevant and valuable search results.

574
00:20:53,200 --> 00:20:54,360
You can't lose sight of that.

575
00:20:54,360 --> 00:20:55,360
Exactly.

576
00:20:55,360 --> 00:20:56,680
Creating great content,

577
00:20:56,680 --> 00:20:58,280
building user-friendly websites,

578
00:20:58,280 --> 00:21:00,800
and focusing on a positive user experience,

579
00:21:00,800 --> 00:21:03,840
those will always be essential for success in SEO.

580
00:21:03,840 --> 00:21:05,280
It all comes back to people.

581
00:21:05,280 --> 00:21:06,880
It's about connecting with your audience,

582
00:21:06,880 --> 00:21:08,240
understanding what they need,

583
00:21:08,240 --> 00:21:10,120
and providing them with something valuable.

584
00:21:10,120 --> 00:21:11,840
And that human connection,

585
00:21:11,840 --> 00:21:13,320
that'll never go out of style.

586
00:21:14,200 --> 00:21:17,200
It's amazing how much these guys are always learning

587
00:21:17,200 --> 00:21:18,560
and expanding their skills.

588
00:21:18,560 --> 00:21:21,400
They're not content with just knowing one thing.

589
00:21:21,400 --> 00:21:23,840
They're always branching out and trying new things.

590
00:21:23,840 --> 00:21:26,800
One guy said he started out just focusing on SEO,

591
00:21:26,800 --> 00:21:29,760
but then he realized that if he really wanted to succeed,

592
00:21:29,760 --> 00:21:32,240
he needed to learn a bunch of other stuff too.

593
00:21:32,240 --> 00:21:36,280
Website design, content marketing, social media,

594
00:21:36,280 --> 00:21:37,920
even a bit of coding.

595
00:21:37,920 --> 00:21:40,040
So it's not enough to be a specialist in one area.

596
00:21:40,040 --> 00:21:42,840
You gotta be more like a digital marketing Swiss army knife

597
00:21:42,840 --> 00:21:43,680
ready for anything.

598
00:21:43,680 --> 00:21:44,720
Exactly.

599
00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:48,320
And it's that commitment to constantly learning new things

600
00:21:48,320 --> 00:21:49,480
that really sets them apart.

601
00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:52,480
They're like lifelong students of the online world,

602
00:21:52,480 --> 00:21:54,480
always hungry for more knowledge.

603
00:21:54,480 --> 00:21:56,280
They're not afraid to try new things,

604
00:21:56,280 --> 00:21:57,480
to challenge themselves,

605
00:21:57,480 --> 00:21:58,920
and to keep pushing their boundaries.

606
00:21:58,920 --> 00:21:59,920
I get it, you know?

607
00:21:59,920 --> 00:22:01,680
The online world is constantly changing,

608
00:22:01,680 --> 00:22:02,960
so you gotta change with it.

609
00:22:02,960 --> 00:22:04,200
If you're not learning and adapting,

610
00:22:04,200 --> 00:22:05,600
you're falling behind.

611
00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:06,640
One of the women we looked at,

612
00:22:06,640 --> 00:22:09,000
she runs a super successful online business,

613
00:22:09,000 --> 00:22:12,160
and she talked about how she embraces lifelong learning,

614
00:22:12,160 --> 00:22:13,640
not just because it helps her business,

615
00:22:13,640 --> 00:22:15,200
but because she genuinely enjoys it.

616
00:22:15,200 --> 00:22:17,920
She's always reading books, going to conferences,

617
00:22:17,920 --> 00:22:20,360
taking online courses, connecting with experts.

618
00:22:20,360 --> 00:22:22,240
She's built this incredible network

619
00:22:22,240 --> 00:22:23,840
of knowledge around herself.

620
00:22:23,840 --> 00:22:26,120
It's like she's created her own personal university

621
00:22:26,120 --> 00:22:26,960
for success.

622
00:22:26,960 --> 00:22:28,120
It's so cool to see.

623
00:22:28,120 --> 00:22:30,240
She just loves learning new things,

624
00:22:30,240 --> 00:22:33,360
and that keeps her inspired and constantly growing.

625
00:22:33,360 --> 00:22:34,960
And it's not just about stuffing your head

626
00:22:34,960 --> 00:22:36,440
with information, right?

627
00:22:36,440 --> 00:22:38,640
It's about broadening your perspective,

628
00:22:38,640 --> 00:22:40,400
challenging your assumptions,

629
00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:42,920
and finding new ways to solve problems.

630
00:22:42,920 --> 00:22:45,560
It's about becoming a more well-rounded,

631
00:22:45,560 --> 00:22:48,360
adaptable, and innovative person.

632
00:22:48,360 --> 00:22:49,840
You know, one thing that really impressed me

633
00:22:49,840 --> 00:22:53,320
in all this research was the importance of perseverance.

634
00:22:53,320 --> 00:22:56,720
Building a successful online business, it's not easy.

635
00:22:56,720 --> 00:22:59,240
You have to face challenges, make mistakes,

636
00:22:59,240 --> 00:23:01,160
and have moments where you just wanna give up.

637
00:23:01,160 --> 00:23:02,040
One of the sources,

638
00:23:02,040 --> 00:23:04,600
this guy who's built a massive online business,

639
00:23:04,600 --> 00:23:08,200
he said his path to success was anything but smooth.

640
00:23:08,200 --> 00:23:10,480
He had setbacks, he messed up,

641
00:23:10,480 --> 00:23:13,080
and there were definitely times when he doubted himself.

642
00:23:13,080 --> 00:23:14,160
But he never quit.

643
00:23:14,160 --> 00:23:15,800
He learned from his mistakes,

644
00:23:15,800 --> 00:23:18,160
he changed his approach when he needed to,

645
00:23:18,160 --> 00:23:20,000
and he just kept pushing forward.

646
00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,280
That's what makes all the difference.

647
00:23:21,280 --> 00:23:23,960
He had this unwavering belief in himself and his vision,

648
00:23:23,960 --> 00:23:27,800
and that's what ultimately got him to where he is today.

649
00:23:27,800 --> 00:23:30,000
It's a great reminder that we can achieve

650
00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:33,480
anything we set our minds to as long as we don't give up.

651
00:23:33,480 --> 00:23:35,920
It's so true, those setbacks, those challenges,

652
00:23:35,920 --> 00:23:36,840
they're not failures,

653
00:23:36,840 --> 00:23:39,080
they're opportunities to learn and grow.

654
00:23:39,080 --> 00:23:41,920
They're like stepping stones on the path to success.

655
00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:43,360
It's about having that grit,

656
00:23:43,360 --> 00:23:46,480
that determination to keep going even when things are tough.

657
00:23:46,480 --> 00:23:49,120
And remembering that success isn't a finish line,

658
00:23:49,120 --> 00:23:50,000
it's a journey.

659
00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:52,120
It's about enjoying the process,

660
00:23:52,120 --> 00:23:53,360
embracing the challenges,

661
00:23:53,360 --> 00:23:55,400
and celebrating those wins along the way.

662
00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:56,560
You got this.

663
00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:58,760
You can achieve anything you set your mind to

664
00:23:58,760 --> 00:24:00,720
as long as you're willing to put in the effort

665
00:24:00,720 --> 00:24:02,640
and never give up on your dreams.

666
00:24:02,640 --> 00:24:04,960
So as we wrap up this deep dive,

667
00:24:04,960 --> 00:24:07,640
what's the one thing you hope our listeners take away

668
00:24:07,640 --> 00:24:08,680
from all of this?

669
00:24:08,680 --> 00:24:10,360
What's that golden nugget of wisdom

670
00:24:10,360 --> 00:24:11,840
they can carry with them?

671
00:24:11,840 --> 00:24:13,400
I think the biggest takeaway is that

672
00:24:13,400 --> 00:24:14,520
there's no magic bullet,

673
00:24:14,520 --> 00:24:16,360
no secret formula for success online.

674
00:24:16,360 --> 00:24:19,200
It all comes down to those basic principles,

675
00:24:19,200 --> 00:24:22,440
hard work, perseverance, being able to adapt,

676
00:24:22,440 --> 00:24:25,440
and willingness to keep learning and growing.

677
00:24:25,440 --> 00:24:27,760
It's about having that entrepreneurial spirit,

678
00:24:27,760 --> 00:24:29,080
that creative spark,

679
00:24:29,080 --> 00:24:31,320
and the confidence to believe in yourself

680
00:24:31,320 --> 00:24:33,600
and your ability to make your dreams a reality.

681
00:24:33,600 --> 00:24:34,520
And never forget,

682
00:24:34,520 --> 00:24:37,760
the journey itself is just as important as the destination.

683
00:24:37,760 --> 00:24:41,680
So keep exploring, keep experimenting, keep learning,

684
00:24:41,680 --> 00:24:43,840
and don't ever give up on those dreams.

685
00:24:43,840 --> 00:24:45,640
The online world is constantly changing,

686
00:24:45,640 --> 00:24:48,200
so embrace those changes, adapt your approach,

687
00:24:48,200 --> 00:24:50,680
and keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

688
00:24:50,680 --> 00:24:53,000
The future is yours to create.

689
00:24:53,000 --> 00:24:55,600
Thanks for joining us on the Deep Dive.

