How to Start a Business (Limited Series Podcast)

Jan Ditchfield
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How can I start a business that lights me up? What’s the best way to turn what I’m passionate about into a profitable offer? How can I turn my expertise into an online business? What are the best ways to market my new business and attract my dream customers? If you’re dreaming of starting an online business but are feeling overwhelmed because you don't know the right steps to take to turn your expertise into a profitable business, this is the podcast for you. How to Start a Business is a business, sales and marketing limited series podcast that's packed with actionable step-by-step guidance and tips on how to build, market and launch a sustainable business. Hosted by award-winning business strategist Jan Ditchfield, each episode will give you proven business startup tips and marketing strategies to grow your sales and your impact. Hit that subscribe button and get ready to dive into your first lesson at business school.

  1. EPISODE 1

    #1: The 6 Pillars of a Wildly Successful Business

    Welcome to How to Start a Business - my limited edition podcast series.  I know you're really excited to get your business idea out to the world, but before you start there are a few things you need to get in place to set yourself for success. ⁣ That's why in the first episode of the series, I'm covering how to... Lay Your Rock Solid Business FoundationCreate Your Strategy To Stand Out In Your MarketGrow Your Sales and Your ProfitsDesign a Website and Brand Your Customers LoveBuild A Marketing Strategy That Converts Fans Into Loyal CustomersWork Your Plan To Launch To ProfitJump into the first episode of my limited podcast series to learn how building your business like you'd build a house is the best strategy for you. Welcome to your first lesson of business school. *************************************************** Are you ready to build the online business of your dreams, but don't know where to start? Then I'm waiting for you inside of Online Business Blueprint: the most comprehensive online training program of its kind that not only teaches you the exact strategies to start or grow an online business – but also how to market and run it so you can make a big impact while making big profits. Online Business Blueprint will give you the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to achieve your dream of running a successful online business while being supported every step of the way. Join this one-of-a-kind program here ---> janditchfield.co/blueprint

    9 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    #2: The 5 Mistakes You'll Make in Your First Year of Business (And How to Avoid Them)

    We all make mistakes in business,  but some are more common than others. So let's talk about what to focus on in your first year of business (and what to ignore). I'll walk you through how to avoid common mistake that many early entrepreneurs make. so you can be successful from the start.  You'll learn... Exactly where to put your efforts and what to forget about in year one of your business The steps to take to stop struggling for sales and customers so you can gain traction immediatelyHow to dial in on the power of one thing in year one of your businessLet's grow your dream. *************************************************** Are you ready to build the online business of your dreams, but don't know where to start? Then I'm waiting for you inside of Online Business Blueprint: the most comprehensive online training program of its kind that not only teaches you the exact strategies to start or grow an online business – but also how to market and run it so you can make a big impact while making big profits. Online Business Blueprint will give you the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to achieve your dream of running a successful online business while being supported every step of the way. Join this one-of-a-kind program here ---> janditchfield.co/blueprint

    8 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    #3: How to Structure and Name Your Business So You're Successful From the Start

    Let's set you up for success from the start. How you set up your business structure and name your business needs to be the right fit for you. But how to know what the right strategy is for you? In this episode you'll learn... The three different business ownership models that you can use to build your business and how they differHow to decide the best strategy for naming your business, including the benefits and risks to eachThe five key factors to consider when naming your business so you stand out in the marketLet's get going. *************************************************** Are you ready to build the online business of your dreams, but don't know where to start? Then I'm waiting for you inside of Online Business Blueprint: the most comprehensive online training program of its kind that not only teaches you the exact strategies to start or grow an online business – but also how to market and run it so you can make a big impact while making big profits. Online Business Blueprint will give you the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to achieve your dream of running a successful online business while being supported every step of the way. Join this one-of-a-kind program here ---> janditchfield.co/blueprint

    9 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    #4: Defining the Problem Your New Business Will Solve

    The most common mistake entrepreneurs make is creating a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.  All successful businesses are built by defining the problem, then becoming the solution to it. Not the other way around. In this episode you'll learn... The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make within their business planningHow to define your unique passions and skills, which could help solve a problem for someone How to construct a problem statement that is relatable and effectiveLet's do this. *************************************************** Are you ready to build the online business of your dreams, but don't know where to start? Then I'm waiting for you inside of Online Business Blueprint: the most comprehensive online training program of its kind that not only teaches you the exact strategies to start or grow an online business – but also how to market and run it so you can make a big impact while making big profits. Online Business Blueprint will give you the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to achieve your dream of running a successful online business while being supported every step of the way. Join this one-of-a-kind program here ---> janditchfield.co/blueprint

    6 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    #5: Creating Your First Online Offer as a New Entrepreneur

    You might already have some ideas of the services or product you are going be offering, but you need to make sure they align with the problems your customers are facing, or there will be no motivation to buy from you. In this episode you'll learn... 3 of the main motivators for why people purchase a product or serviceHow to identify a solution that your customer needsAnd 5 business ideas you can use to deliver your solution to the market and 2 to avoidLet’s get going. *************************************************** Are you ready to build the online business of your dreams, but don't know where to start? Then I'm waiting for you inside of Online Business Blueprint: the most comprehensive online training program of its kind that not only teaches you the exact strategies to start or grow an online business – but also how to market and run it so you can make a big impact while making big profits. Online Business Blueprint will give you the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to achieve your dream of running a successful online business while being supported every step of the way. Join this one-of-a-kind program here ---> janditchfield.co/blueprint

    6 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    #6: The Best Tips for Identifying Your Ideal Customer Avatar

    Knowing who your ideal customer is will guide everything in your business planning - your service offers, marketing strategy, value proposition, pricing, tone of voice and more. Narrowing your focus down to a very specific target customer can feel like you're leaving out potential clients. It's actually the complete opposite. By focusing on the right people it adds clarity to your business strategy which ultimately leads to a more money for you.  In this episode you'll learn... Why pinpointing your Ideal Customer Avatar is so necessary when starting your businessThe biggest myth people believe when it comes time to niche your businesses market spaceHow to write your ideal customer avatars storyLet’s dive in. *************************************************** Are you ready to build the online business of your dreams, but don't know where to start? Then I'm waiting for you inside of Online Business Blueprint: the most comprehensive online training program of its kind that not only teaches you the exact strategies to start or grow an online business – but also how to market and run it so you can make a big impact while making big profits. Online Business Blueprint will give you the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to achieve your dream of running a successful online business while being supported every step of the way. Join this one-of-a-kind program here ---> janditchfield.co/blueprint

    9 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    #7: Simple Tips for Analyzing Your Business Competition

    Let's talk about your competition! In a nice way of course.  Analyzing your competition is where you identify major direct competitors and research their products, sales, and marketing strategies.  When you do this, you're able to create solid business strategies that improve upon what your competition is doing. In this episode you'll learn... Why competition analysis is important and how it helps strengthen your business planningHow to find competitors in your market spaceThe questions to ask yourself when researching them so you can apply the answers to your business planning moving forwardLet’s get going. *************************************************** Are you ready to build the online business of your dreams, but don't know where to start? Then I'm waiting for you inside of Online Business Blueprint: the most comprehensive online training program of its kind that not only teaches you the exact strategies to start or grow an online business – but also how to market and run it so you can make a big impact while making big profits. Online Business Blueprint will give you the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to achieve your dream of running a successful online business while being supported every step of the way. Join this one-of-a-kind program here ---> janditchfield.co/blueprint

    6 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    #8: The Most Important (and Overlooked) Part of Business - Your Value Proposition

    I'm going to talk about one of the most important parts of business building...and that's how to create your value proposition.  It can be argued that it is the single most important part of your business planning after defining the problem you and solving and who your ideal customer is.  In this episode you'll learn... What a value proposition is and why it is so important to your business planningThe three parts to a crafting your value proposition and how to put them togetherWhat to do with your value proposition after you have drafted itLet’s get going. *************************************************** Are you ready to build the online business of your dreams, but don't know where to start? Then I'm waiting for you inside of Online Business Blueprint: the most comprehensive online training program of its kind that not only teaches you the exact strategies to start or grow an online business – but also how to market and run it so you can make a big impact while making big profits. Online Business Blueprint will give you the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to achieve your dream of running a successful online business while being supported every step of the way. Join this one-of-a-kind program here ---> janditchfield.co/blueprint

    7 min
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How can I start a business that lights me up? What’s the best way to turn what I’m passionate about into a profitable offer? How can I turn my expertise into an online business? What are the best ways to market my new business and attract my dream customers? If you’re dreaming of starting an online business but are feeling overwhelmed because you don't know the right steps to take to turn your expertise into a profitable business, this is the podcast for you. How to Start a Business is a business, sales and marketing limited series podcast that's packed with actionable step-by-step guidance and tips on how to build, market and launch a sustainable business. Hosted by award-winning business strategist Jan Ditchfield, each episode will give you proven business startup tips and marketing strategies to grow your sales and your impact. Hit that subscribe button and get ready to dive into your first lesson at business school.

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