Launch Into Freedom Michael Hoffmann

This is it…

After 50 episodes, season 1 of the Launch Into Freedom podcast comes to an end.

In this week’s episode, I’m going to get raw and authentic with you - why I decided to put the show on hold and what I learned from 9 months and 50 episodes of podcasting.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in over the last 50 episodes. I don’t take it for granted that you spent a part of your week with me for so long, and I hope I can welcome you back when we return with a new look in February.

Links & Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Donate to the MOVEMBER cause: https://movember.com/m/launchintofreedom
- Launch Into Freedom, Episode #43: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-how-to-immediately-remove-overwhelm-from-your-business/id1552745063?i=1000536373471

Create a page, enter your credit card details and you’re all set to run ads… not so fast!

Promoting your business through Facebook and Instagram Ads is no witchcraft, but you need to prepare a few things before you can hit the ground running.

In this week’s episode, I’m going to show you the 9 essential steps you have to take before you can actually run any Facebook Ads. Nine? Yes. After this year’s privacy changes, setting the foundation to run ads has become much more complicated.

Tune in and learn about the iOS 14.5 privacy updates and what you need to do to not only set yourself up for success but also protect yourself against any policy violations.

Links & Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Donate to the MOVEMBER cause & enter the giveaway: https://movember.com/m/launchintofreedom?mc=1
- Sign up for Clickfunnels here: https://www.clickfunnels.com/?cf_affiliate_id=877421&affiliate_id=877421
- Get into the VAULT & grab your free resources: https://go.launchintofreedom.co/vault
- Check out the brand new Ascendus Digital Media website: https://ascendusdigitalmedia.com
- DM Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelhoffmann

If you haven't started building an email list for your business, you better start now!

Your list - it could be email, messenger, text etc. - is the only real asset you have in your business. Social media platforms go away. Ads get more expensive. But your list will always be there in some way, shape or form.

And the fact that on average you make a dollar every month for every person that’s on your list should be the last push you need to start building your list now!

In this episode, I will show you 3 bulletproof ways to run Facebook Ads for lead generation and how to build your email list using Facebook Ads and Instagram Ads.

Links & Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Donate to the MOVEMBER cause & enter the giveaway: https://movember.com/m/launchintofreedom?mc=1
- Get into the VAULT & grab your Lead Gen Ads Checklist + much more for free: https://go.launchintofreedom.co/vault
- Check out the brand new Ascendus Digital Media website: https://ascendusdigitalmedia.com
- DM Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelhoffmann

It’s the modern-day clash of the titans - organic social media marketing vs. paid advertising like Facebook Ads and Instagram Ads.

Supporters of both sides have strong opinions on why their side is the best and why you should solely focus on that one.

But what if I told you that it’s not “EITHER organic OR paid” but “organic AND paid”?

Without much extra effort you can create a powerful synergy between these two marketing channels.

In this episode, I’ll share with you a clip from a training that I recently recorded for the Health & Wellness Business School by Kristin Thomas. Make sure you check them out as well as their brand new program, “Embodied”.

Links & Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Donate to the MOVEMBER cause & enter the giveaway: https://movember.com/m/launchintofreedom?mc=1
- Check out the brand new Ascendus Digital Media website: https://ascendusdigitalmedia.com
- DM Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelhoffmann
- Find out more about the Health & Wellness Business School: https://www.healthwellnessbusiness.com/
- Follow Kristin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinelizabeththomas
- Follow Kristin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthwellnessbusiness/

What do Russell Brunson, Shaquille O’Neal, Mat Fraser and Lewis Howes have in common?

They all are successful entrepreneurs who started their career during or at the back of their “first” career as a professional athlete.

And that brings up the question: do athletes have an unfair advantage in the game of entrepreneurship? Are you developing character traits that “normal” entrepreneurs can’t?

In this week’s episode, I’m going through some of the most important character traits that I think athletes or former athletes bring to the table and how it can benefit your entrepreneurial journey.

Make sure to listen to the end of the episode as I am giving away prizes worth over $3,000 to 3 lucky listeners of the podcast.

Links & Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Donate to the MOVEMBER cause & enter the giveaway: https://movember.com/m/launchintofreedom?mc=1
- Check out the brand new Ascendus Digital Media website: https://ascendusdigitalmedia.com
- Launch Into Freedom Episode #8 with Nic Fitzgerald: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-how-to-unleash-the-power-of-your-story-with-nic-fitzgerald/id1552745063?i=1000512528572
- Launch Into Freedom Episode #29 with Crystal Baran: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/29-from-burnout-anxiety-to-thriving-health-coach-with/id1552745063?i=1000527485717
- Launch Into Freedom Episode #31 with Sabrina Magnan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-mindset-shifts-every-health-coach-needs-with/id1552745063?i=1000528213320
- DM Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelhoffmann

Wow, what a rollercoaster ride!

On October 4th 2021, all platforms and apps of Facebook, including Instagram and WhatsApp, experienced a total outage and caused not only panic on the stock market but also for a huge scare for many businesses and influencers out there.

This is just another example that putting all of your eggs in the Facebook or Instagram basket will probably not work out in the long run.

That’s why I want to take this week’s episode and introduce you to my plans on diversifying my marketing efforts for the next 6 months.

One of the most important rules of marketing is to always strive for traffic that you own - your list or your own publishing medium. And today, I will show you exactly how you can build your own media channel today.

Links & Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Launch Into Freedom Episode #42 with Marley Jaxx: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/42-why-you-should-start-a-youtube-channel-today/id1552745063?i=1000535515018
- Grab your free Facebook Ads Copy template: https://magnet.launchintofreedom.co
- Tag Michael in your IG Stories: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelhoffmann
- Subscribe to Michael’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOmvlk-qh-8CqUJJBr7OCg