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Johnny / February 12, 2020

5 Ways to Build a Business While Helping Local Communities

Thanks to the internet and other modern technologies, there's no need to wait until retirement to travel the world. However, those living in a foreign country often want to become part of their new communities, as becoming a contributing member of your adopted society can make your life even more rewarding. Here are five ways to build a business while contributing to others in your new community. Website Development If you have a designer’s eye and a keen understanding of WordPress or any of the other website platforms available, then you may be able to market those skills into a website development business. A WordPress site combined with high-quality writing, professional-looking graphics, and a solid, professional theme is the basis for what businesses in your adopted country need. Use your own website as part of your portfolio and talk to local businesses about your skills as you go about your day. Social Media Work Social media is now a core component of running a number of …

Johnny / June 23, 2019

Start Collecting Your Copy Swipe Files

Did you know that you can teach yourself copywriting by simply studying effective copywriting and practicing the techniques you learn on your business? You don’t need to go back to college to learn how to be a good copywriter; you simply need to be willing to study and practice. One way to study is to start a swipe file collection. What is a Swipe File? According to Wikipedia, a swipe file “is a collection of tested and proven advertising sales letters.” Therefore, it’s just a file of inspiration to show you what is working and what makes customers convert. You cannot use the swipe file word-for-word, but you can use the concepts that you find which is one of the reasons to start a collection. Why is a Swipe File Important? One thing that most writers like to do is record the things that they hear, see, or read that they like or were intriguing or effective in performing their purpose. The reason they do this is that they like to get inspiration from others. When you know what …

Johnny / May 9, 2019

3 Tips for Creating a Positive Mindset

What’s holding you back from creating a course or two that can greatly benefit your ideal client: Fear of failure? Fear of success? Fear of looking like an imposter? Feeling like you’re not expert enough?Believe it or not, most entrepreneurs struggle with mindset roadblocks at some point. Even more experienced business owners can struggle with a roadblock or insecurities. I’ve met plenty of entrepreneurs who label themselves as introverted and I shake my head in shock because that’s not the image they portray online; that’s the ultimate “fake it til you make it” thinking.Lifting mental roadblocks can be done with some daily habits and positive self-talk. Here are three tips you can implement right now in your daily life to create a positive mindset:1. Start your day with positive affirmationsA quick Google search will give you thousands of affirmations to choose from but you just need to start with a couple of affirmations that resonate with you.Post them anywhere …

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