It's time for our next Q&A! Today I'm covering finding perfect clients, testing business ideas, contending with AI-generated content, and so much more. Want me to answer your questions? Subscribe to my emails, and you'll get the link to do so. Now, let's dive in. You asked ... I only have 10 hours/week to grow my business. Q: I work full time and have 10 Continue reading...
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Ask Jenny Anything: October 2024 Q&A
I loved doing my first Q&A post in August 2021, and I'm bringing it back. This time I'm including a bit more in-depth answers—while keeping the straight-talking advice and helpful links to guide you forward. Today I'm covering navigating a pause in your business, building your list, getting clients, paid ads, and so much more. Want me to answer your questions? Continue reading...
My Three-Year Hiatus from Working: Why I Was Forced to Step Away from My Business and How I’m Finding My Way Back
I never imagined that after spending more than 10 years growing a business, hiring employees, training a team of coaches, creating multiple products and services, and serving large groups of clients in a signature program, I’d be forced to shut it all down. But that’s what happened in 2021. My health took a steep decline, and I no longer had the capacity to maintain the Continue reading...
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Clients for Your Online, Service-Based Business
To have a successful, online, service-based business, you need clients. But how do you find them? Where do you find them? And how do you get them to say YES to working with you, especially if they live on the opposite side of the globe? These are questions I get all the time from folks trying to build their businesses. So that’s why I compiled this for you: The Continue reading...
Ask Jenny Anything: August 2021 Q&A
You asked, and now I'm answering. Here's to the first "Ask Jenny Anything Q&A post," and it turns out there are 20 questions! Today I'm covering why I quit social media, who to follow to learn about Instagram (if you enjoy social media), "the restaurant analogy," niches, prioritizing to-do lists, and so much more. Now, let's dive in. You asked ... How to take Continue reading...
Amplify Your Opt-In to Help Build Your Email List Faster
Today I’m sharing one of the easiest ways to grow your list: improve your opt-in. Here’s what you’ll learn in this post: 7 simple ways to make your opt-in more magnetic—without having to completely recreate it The number one opt-in mistake most business owners make and how to avoid it The single most important opt-in page you need (if you don’t have this, it Continue reading...
No New Subscribers? How to Turn Your Home Page into a Conversion Machine
First impressions count. And according to a recent study, it takes only 33 milliseconds to form a first impression. That means in less than a second you decide if you like someone, if you want to get to know them better, and even if you trust them. With such a small window, it’s no wonder you stress out about how you’re presenting yourself and whether you’re Continue reading...
Turn Readers into Loyal Subscribers by Fixing These 3 Blog Mistakes
Is blogging dead? Do you worry that putting time and effort into creating content for your blog is a waste of time? After all, it seems like “it’s all been said already” by someone else in your field, and it isn't 2007 any more! It's true, the internet is getting more and more saturated with content by the minute, and it's easy to wonder why you'd bother trying to Continue reading...
You Tell Me: What Classes, Programs, and Products Do You Want Me to Create for You This Year?
Wow! It’s been a wild few months, hasn’t it? Between Make It Work Online Prep School in November and December and the Make It Work Online Workshop in January, you’ve been doing an intense amount of learning, clarifying, and action-taking. Go you! Thank you for being part of this community of smart, generous, kind, supportive, thoughtful, open-minded action-takers who Continue reading...
Steal This! 44 Irresistible Freebie Ideas and Titles Guaranteed to Create an Avalanche of New Subscribers
Want to get as many people as possible to subscribe to your free opt-in offer? If you said, “Heck yes, Jenny!” today’s blog post is for you. That’s because I’m sharing 44 opt-in ideas that have been proven to create an avalanche of email subscribers (without being pushy or obnoxious!). If you don’t have an opt-in offer, or if your current opt-in isn’t converting Continue reading...
How to Fill Your Pipeline with Perfect Prospects Who Are Hungry to Buy Your Services, Programs, and Products
To keep giving you relevant and timely content, we update our most popular posts. This article was last updated in May 2021. This is the fifth and final part of a five-part series curated specifically to help you fill your client roster, sell out programs, and create passive income. Before reading on you might like to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Imagine Continue reading...
The Reason Why Clients Are Hesitant to Hire You (and Exactly What to Do to Help Them Take the Next Step)
To keep giving you relevant and timely content, we update our most popular posts. This article was last updated in May 2021. This is the fourth part of a five- part series curated specifically to help you fill your client roster, sell out programs, and create passive income. Before reading on you might like to read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. You know your target Continue reading...
How to Use Blogs, Podcasts, and Webinars to Build Your Credibility and Increase Trust with Prospective Clients
To keep giving you relevant and timely content, we update our most popular posts. This article was last updated in May 2021. This is the third part of a five-part series curated specifically to help you fill your client roster, sell out programs, and create passive income. Before reading on you might like to read Part 1 and Part 2. It’s rare that any prospect will Continue reading...
The Most Effective Way to Nurture Prospective Clients and Establish Yourself as a Trusted Expert in Your Field
To keep giving you relevant and timely content, we update our most popular posts. This article was last updated in May 2021. This is the second part of a five-part series curated specifically to help you fill your client roster, sell out programs, and create passive income. Before reading on you might like to read Part 1 here. Have you ever worked your ass off to Continue reading...
How to Fill Your Client Roster and Sell Out Your Programs by Focusing on Your Clients’ Most Pressing Problems
To keep giving you relevant and timely content, we update our most popular posts. This article was last updated in May 2021. Nothing feels better than doing work you love and getting paid for it. And as an online business owner who sells services, products, or programs, you’re pumped that you can help people in massive ways. This year, you want to reach more people, Continue reading...
Business Momentum-Builder: 5 Steps to a Full Roster, Sold-Out Programs, and Evergreen Sales
To keep giving you relevant and timely content, we update our most popular posts. This article was last updated in May 2021. If you’re like most ambitious folks I know, you’re diving into your plans to make this your year. For the most part, you’re pretty clear on what needs to happen to hit your targets. But as you’re diving into the nitty-gritty, you’re starting to Continue reading...
Working Hard But Still Not Getting the Clients or Money You Want? Here’s Why You’re Stuck and What to Do About It
Do you ever fall into bed, your brain still buzzing from the day, and realize that even though you worked your butt off, you didn’t really get anywhere? You’re doing all the right things, but your client list isn’t growing at all, and you don’t know why. You spend time away from your family and friends because you’re “swamped,” but when they ask how business is Continue reading...
Steal This! My Proven Plan to Hit 1000 Subscribers (With Access to a Free Download and Tons of Extra Resources)
Over the past few weeks, I’ve talked a lot about list building, including how big your email list should be and how to get the traffic you need to make money online. Today I’m going to take things even further by sharing my personal list-building game plan with you. This is the exact same plan I give my clients, and these five steps form the basis of the first, Continue reading...
How to Successfully Use Guest Posting to Get the Right Traffic to Your Website & Make More Money Online
You’ve felt it before, right? That sinking feeling in your stomach when nobody’s biting on your offers. (I have, and it’s so not fun!) You’ve done your research. You know what your audience wants, you’re using their language, and you know you’re offering something they need. So you create a new opt-in or bite-sized offer and publish it to your website. Then, you Continue reading...
How Big Does Your Email List Really Need to Be for You to Make More Money? A Free List-Size Calculator
How do you feel when someone—a potential guest blogger, a business coach, a copywriter, or even a new mastermind buddy—asks that dreaded question… “How big is your email list?” It feels like no matter what stage of business you’re in, the question can make your stomach churn. If your number is on the small side, this question can make you completely doubt yourself Continue reading...
The #1 List-Building Mistake That All Overthinkers Make
We all know that list building is hands down, no-doubt-about-it, one of the most vital parts of growing any online business. When you have a list, you have a personal line of communication with people who signed up to hear what you have to say and are just waiting for you to make the right offer so they can become paying clients. It doesn’t get better than Continue reading...
Want to Sell Digital Products and Create Passive Income? You Must First Consider This Commonly Overlooked Element
Many new entrepreneurs get excited about creating passive income by selling digital products and online courses. There's one important thing most of these folks forget when they go to create their next big thing. If you don’t keep this in mind, I have a feeling you’ll fall woefully short of your revenue goal. I certainly don’t want that to happen! I give you the full Continue reading...
Want to Get More Subscribers from Your Opt-in Offer? Introducing My Set-It-and-Forget-It 5 Minute List-Builder
I know you know that a growing list is essential for success in the online world, but sometimes “list building” feels like an insurmountable amount of work. It doesn’t have to be! In today’s Build Your Business Challenge, Actionable Advice in 60 Seconds or Less, I’m going to share with you one simple thing that will help build your list starting today, and it will Continue reading...
One Thing You Must Do to Achieve Expert Status in Your Industry (Hint: It’s Super Easy & Only Takes 10 Minutes)
I love the online business world and feel so fortunate to be a part of this business and lifestyle revolution. At the same time, success in the online world isn’t easy… but it is possible. In today’s Build Your Business Challenge, Actionable Advice in 60 Seconds or Less, I’m going to share with you the one thing that most people avoid doing but you actually must do if Continue reading...
One Email That Could Double Your Client List and Turn Subscribers into Mega-Fans (In Just a Few Minutes a Day)
There’s one email that you can’t not send if you’re looking for new clients. Skipping this means you’re leaving money on the table and missing a huge opportunity to turn subscribers into megafans. It only takes a little time each day and it has the potential to change your business forever! And since I know you’re in your business for the long haul and are really Continue reading...
Are You Ignoring This Like I Did? How to “Go Pro” and Embrace the Unsexy Parts of Running Your Own Business
When it comes to our work, who doesn’t l-o-v-e diving into the sexier side of things? Writers adore writing. Coaches are obsessed with coaching. Designers dig their art. Our work is the sexy stuff in business. Doing the things that are aligned with our specific slice of genius feels fantastic and puts us in an awesome frame of mind about what we do. While it’s Continue reading...
How to Land Your First Speaking Opportunity and Deliver a Speech That Magnetizes Clients and Builds Your List
Have you ever thought about adding speaking to your marketing plan? It’s a great way to magnetize new clients, and if helping a lot of people all at once with your expertise is your idea of a good time, it’s also a fun way to get new clients. In fact, it happens to be one of my very favorite topics! You know why it's my favorite? Because there is nothing that brings in Continue reading...
Want to Free Yourself from the Feast or Famine Cycle? Shift from Reactive Marketing to Proactive Marketing
I see business owners make this mistake all the time. When their calendar is booked with clients, they have no time to put into marketing their services. It’s great that you’re busy with clients and have money coming in the door. But the problem is, as soon as those clients wrap up, you’re back to square one. No clients and no money. And that’s when panic sets Continue reading...
Does Getting Clients Feel Like a Mystery? Why List-Building Is the Sure-Fire Way to Get More Clients and Fill Your Waiting List
When I first started my online business, I was confused by the list-building, traffic-generating, client-getting puzzle. I had no idea where to start and wondered how it was all going to work. Have you ever felt that way? I tried lots of things: blogging, engaging in social media, old-fashioned poster-hanging, and list-building. Although all of those helped bring Continue reading...
6 No-Fail Strategies for Having Endless Blogging Ideas (Even If You’ve Been Struggling to Consistently Write)
Have you been hesitant to commit to a blogging schedule because you're worried you’ll run out of content? Or have you committed to a schedule but find yourself scrambling at the last minute to write something decent? I can totally relate! We all have days where we've lost our juice for writing, believe it's impossible to find a fresh topic, or have fallen out of a Continue reading...
5 Easy Ways to Find Sites for Guest Posting So You Can Get Your Name & Your Business in Front of More People
Guest posting is great way to get your name and your business in front of more people. It can also help you grab newsletter subscribers, customers, and clients. The most common question I get from my clients when it comes to guest posting is "How do I find a good place to guest post?" Today I'm sharing with you exactly what I tell them. Here are my top 5 easy ways to Continue reading...
Is Your Opt-in Offer Hurting Your Business? The Top 3 Freebie Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them
You've heard it from me. You've heard it from others. Having an freebie is the #1 way to get people to subscribe to your list. What you may not know is that having a freebie doesn't do anything. You need to have an irresistible freebie. An irresistible freebie, grabs visitors' attention, piques their curiosity, gets them on your list, and turns them into raving fans. I've Continue reading...