FamilyEbiz Podcast

Kerry Beck
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FamilyEbiz podcast helps families start their online business & skyrocket it . . . so they can find the freedom & flexibility they are dreaming of.

  1. 5d ago

    118: Selling With Confidence When It Feels Awkward

    Struggling to talk about your offer without feeling pushy? This episode reframes selling with confidence as one of the most helpful things you can do for your audience. Most online business owners believe in what they sell — they just can't bring themselves to say it out loud. This episode walks through why avoiding your offer actually hurts the people you're trying to help, what the difference is between pressure and invitation, and how to talk about your product in a way that feels natural and genuinely serves your audience. If making an offer feels pushy or uncomfortable, you're not alone — but avoiding it is hurting your audience more than you know. Selling with confidence isn't about pressure; it's about leading people to a solution they actually need. Online business owners, content creators, and solopreneurs who know they have something valuable to offer but freeze up every time it's time to actually sell it — this one is going to shift something for you. Why avoiding your offer is actually hurting the people you want to help ✅The difference between pushy promotion and a simple, genuine invitation ✅What people are really buying — and it's not your PDF or your course ✅ONE sentence to write down today that clarifies your offer's transformation ✅How teaching & selling can peacefully coexist in your content Stop keeping your solution a secret. Grab the free Business Marketing Roadmap below and start planning offers you're proud to share. Resources for You Business Marketing Roadmap (Free Download) Scrappy List Building Checklist (Free Download) Show Notes: Most Digital Creators Are Not Afraid of Creating — They're Afraid of Selling Most online businesses and digital creators are not afraid of creating. They are afraid of selling. And because of that fear, people never hear about the solution that they desperately need. Your audience does not hear about that solution. Today we're talking about how to make selling natural and not awkward. Why Selling Feels So Uncomfortable I know for a fact many of you listening find it awkward to offer your product or sell something. You believe in your product, but you hesitate to mention it. You worry — I'm going to sound too pushy. I'm bothering people by sending them an email about something that could help their life. Or you're afraid of rejection. The reality is — avoiding your offer helps no one. If you avoid telling people about your offer, you're not helping anyone. You have a hobby business. And you're sort of being selfish because you're keeping it back and not letting them know how your offer could help them. Why do so many of you feel uncomfortable? You're afraid of judgment. You're afraid of rejection. You're afraid people will unsubscribe. Well, if they unsubscribe, they weren't the right people for you anyway. Most creators connect selling with pressure instead of connecting selling with service. I totally believe that selling is tied to service. If you're a good salesperson, you are listening to what their problem is and then trying to help them find the best solution. Oprah and the Power of Serving Through Selling Oprah Winfrey did this phenomenally. She built trust by deeply understanding her audience's transformation — what do they need to have a better life? And she was constantly and consistently offering recommended resources to them. Resources she believed would help them. If you don't believe your product can help someone, then don't sell it. Go do something else. But when you believe something helps people, sharing it becomes leadership. You become a leader and an authority in that field. Pushiness vs. Service — What's the Real Difference? Pushiness is pressure. It is manipulation. If you want to help and serve someone and give them a real answer to their problem, that is an invitation. That is service. That is clarity. And that is leadership. There's a difference between promotion and invitation. Follow the invitation route. When you do, selling becomes helping people move forward. That's what you want to be about. Bob Ross freely taught painting techniques on his PBS show The Joy of Painting — from 1983 to 1994 — while also building products and educational resources. Teaching and selling can peacefully coexist and build a business. You just have to understand the balance and show people the transformation they're going to have. What People Are Actually Buying People buy confidence, clarity, solutions, and momentum. They're not buying a PDF or a printable. They are buying outcomes. That transformation — that's what you are serving them with. Dale Carnegie transformed communication training. He made it one of the most enduring educational businesses in history because he focused not on the six-week program, but on the transformation — the change people would have once they went through his course and felt confident speaking in public. Once you can get one, two, or three students who say — yes, this changed the way I homeschooled, yes, this changed the way I work out, yes, this changed the way I cook — then you begin to serve others by offering them resources that really do help them. Two Things to Do This Week First, add one invitation to your next email or piece of content. Something as simple as — if you want help implementing this, here's how I can help. That's it. That is not pressure. That is guidance. That is you walking alongside them in their journey. Second, write down this sentence and fill it in — my product helps people blank. What is one real transformation people get from buying your product? That could be a $20 ebook or a $200 course. Use that sentence in future promotions. For me — Raising Leaders, Not Followers helps moms stop the overwhelm in homeschooling because they simplify and have clarity about what to do each and every day. That's it. That's how simple it can be. Selling is not selfish. If your product truly helps people, hiding it helps no one. Your audience cannot buy a solution they've never heard about. If this helped you, would you please share it with one person? And grab a copy of my free Business Marketing Roadmap in the show notes — it will help you plan your offers and your sales so you can start making consistent revenue. My Scrappy List Building Checklist is also available there if you want to grow your list at the same time.

    10 min

  2. Jun 1

    117: How to Prioritize Tasks Like a CEO Not a Content Creator

    If your to-do list is full but your bank account is low, this episode will show you exactly where to focus instead. Most online business owners stay stuck in content creation mode — posting, designing, tweaking — while the revenue-generating tasks get pushed to tomorrow.  This episode breaks down the difference between creator mode and CEO mode, walks through the 4 areas that actually drive business growth, and gives you a simple weekly planning system you can start using right now. Solopreneurs and online business owners who are tired of working hard without seeing results will find a clear, practical framework here for shifting their focus toward the tasks that actually move the needle. ✅The difference between creator mode and CEO mode — and which one is costing you money ✅4 things a CEO focuses on that most content creators completely skip ✅Why more content doesn't equal more revenue — and what actually does ✅How to build a Monday revenue-first list that guides your whole week ✅One question to ask yourself every single week that keeps you revenue-focused Stop spinning your wheels on tasks that feel productive but aren't. Grab the free Business Marketing Roadmap BELOW and get clear on your next 90 days. Resources for You: Business Marketing Roadmap (Free Download) Vacation Campaign Toolkit The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Show Notes: Busy Does Not Mean Profitable — Here's the Difference Busy in your business does not always mean profitable. Some online businesses and solopreneurs work 12 hours a day and still struggle financially. Others work fewer hours but focus on the right tasks. Today we're talking about working less and being more productive in the right tasks. Busyness does not mean more revenue. Creator Mode vs. CEO Mode If you can relate to any of this, you might be spending your time constantly creating content because you think the more content you make, the more money you'll make. Or you're endlessly scrolling for just the right answer. You're always working and there's little revenue. The reality is revenue usually comes from a few high-impact decisions — not a bunch of content, not just constantly doing more and more. So where are you? Are you in creator mode or are you in CEO mode? There is a distinct difference between the two. If you're in creator mode, you are making content, posting content, editing, Canvaing, making images — doing a bunch of stuff. If you are in CEO mode, you are looking at strategies, the right offers to give your audience because you know their problem, and asking — how can I tie those together to make sales and grow my audience? There are four things the CEO is focused on — strategy, offers, sales, and audience growth. Most content creators stay stuck in creator mode forever. That is a sad fact. Ali Abdal: From Doctor to Full-Time Entrepreneur There's a guy named Ali Abdal. He was born in Pakistan, grew up in South Africa, and was a doctor turned entrepreneur. He had a YouTube channel while still working as a medical doctor, making educational and productivity content on the side. In 2020, everything changed. He was supposed to go to Australia for medical work, but the pandemic shut the borders down. All of a sudden he was unexpectedly unemployed — no job, no backup plan, no certainty about what would come next. Instead of just waiting it out, he decided to fully focus on his YouTube channel and the online business he had been slowly building. What started as a side hustle suddenly became his full-time focus. Within a year his YouTube channel grew to one million subscribers. His business hit one million dollars in annual revenue. And eventually he left medicine completely. The thing that looked like a setback — pandemic, border shutdown, unemployment — became the moment that forced him to fully commit to the business he had already been starting. A lot of you are just dabbling. It feels good to make content. But true breakthrough comes when you stop treating your business like a side project and you finally focus on the opportunity in front of you. How to Know If You're Focusing on the Right Things Revenue comes from a few key decisions. It does not come from endless Canva graphics, tweaking your fonts, reorganizing your web pages, or getting all those little things done. And it does not come from social media. What does bring revenue? Clarity. Strategy. Offers. Messaging. Audience targeting. Are you clear on what you do and who you serve? Do you have an offer that sells? Does your messaging match what transformation your audience actually needs? Are you targeting the right people? Those are the things that build revenue — not more content. What to Do This Week — And Every Week I want you to think about one task you could do this week that would actually make money. Not a blog post — because a blog post alone is not going to make you money. Is it an email campaign? Maybe a two-day flash sale. Is it a webinar or masterclass where you plan it this week and do it next week and sell something? Is it a product you've had sitting on the shelf that you haven't really shared? Is it making a lead magnet and growing your list? What about networking — reaching out for a collaboration? Sending emails once or twice a week to build relationships is a great money-making activity. And remember those four CEO things — strategy, offers, sales, and audience growth. Starting next Monday, I want you to make a revenue-first list. Write down what money-making task you're going to do Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Some will take 10 minutes, like sending an email. Some will take longer. But every single day, do at least one revenue-making task. I was told this about 20 years ago and it has stuck with me — do one revenue-making task every day. Seth Godin consistently emphasizes focused work instead of chasing endless busy work. Profitable creators don't do everything. They do the right things over and over and over. The Shift That Changes Everything True breakthrough in your business comes when you stop treating it like a side hustle and you finally focus on the opportunity in front of you. That sometimes means investing some money. That means having an overall strategy. One of our mastermind students is working on a membership she'll launch middle to end of summer — using a strategy, using a CEO mindset. She shifted from pure content creation to systems, products, and business infrastructure. That's the shift. You need clarity on how to prioritize tasks that actually move the needle — not just tasks that make you feel busy. I have a free Business Marketing Roadmap in the show notes. It's not going to show you everything, but it will give you a chance to get clarity on what you're going to do in the next three months. Each page is monthly — you've got your four weeks laid out. Start planning for next month and get clear on your offer and your sales activity. If this helped you, would you please share it with a friend who is either wanting to start a business or struggling in theirs? Let's help them get going in the right direction.

    12 min

  3. May 18

    116: Wake Up Your Sleepy List: Email Re-Engagement Tips

    Most email lists don't need to be replaced — they need to be reconnected with, and this episode shows you exactly how to do it. If your email list has gone quiet, you're not alone. Inconsistent sending, selling too often, and skipping the relationship-building are the most common reasons lists go cold — and none of them are permanent. This episode walks through a straightforward email re-engagement strategy that any creator or small business owner can use, even if they haven't sent an email in months. Perfect for online business owners, content creators, and entrepreneurs who already have a list but aren't sure how to bring it back to life — because starting over isn't always the answer. Here's what's covered in this episode: ✅Why your list went cold — and it's not what you think ✅ONE subject line you can send today to restart the conversation ✅A 3-email re-engagement sequence that rebuilds trust fast ✅Why storytelling beats tips every time with a cold audience ✅How to find out exactly what your readers are struggling with so you never run out of content Stop starting over and start reconnecting. Grab the free resource below and put this strategy to work this week. Resources for You 37 Best Subject Lines (Free Download) Email Writing Secrets eBook Show Notes: You Don't Need 10,000 Subscribers — Your List Is Just Asleep You do not need 10,000 subscribers to make sales. Most of you have the email list that you need. It's just asleep. And instead of reconnecting with the people already on your list, you think you need to start over. Today I'm going to share how you can wake up an inactive email list — or even just a section of it. I have an email list that has some very highly engaged people, but then I have some very unengaged people. And I'm going to share some of the things I'll be doing in my homeschool niche business to re-engage them before I delete them from my list. Why Your List Went Cold So what's really been going on? You stopped emailing consistently, or life got busy, or you ran out of ideas. Or you worried — what if they unsubscribe if I email them? What if they forget who I am? So you just stopped emailing completely. Silence kills trust faster than imperfect emails. Let me repeat that. Silence kills trust faster than imperfect emails. Why do lists go cold? Maybe there's no clear purpose — they don't really understand why you're emailing them because you don't have clarity on it yourself. Maybe you're sending random emails that don't tie in to any kind of pain point or target market. Or here's one I used to do on a regular basis — I would only email when I was selling something. People get tired of that. There's no relationship building. That to me is really the crux of all of it. Are you building relationships with the people on your list? Your email list is not a storage unit. It is a relationship, and you need to tend it well — just like you tend a garden well, just like you tend the hearts of your children. Email Works Because Relationships Compound Over Time ConvertKit grew by focusing heavily on relationships — letting content creators build relationships and consistent communication. Their philosophy centered around helping creators own their audience relationships instead of depending on social media and all the algorithms. Email works because relationships compound over time. So let me give you an idea for how you could re-engage or find out if people still want to be on your list. You could send this subject line today. This is the easiest, quickest win you could do this week. Just put — still want to hear from me? That's the subject line. Inside, say yes, keep sending or no thanks. They click one or the other. No — they're off. Yes — they stay on. Simple engagement restarts connection with the people on your list. A Three-Email Re-Engagement Sequence Here is a three-email sequence for email re-engagement. This works whether people haven't been opening your emails or you've just got a completely dead list. Email one — reconnect. Just say hey, it's been a while. Share what's been happening and be very personal. Don't try to sell them anything in email one. Email two — provide value. Share a lesson, a quick win, a story, maybe a mistake you made. If you can make it around a story, that will tighten your relationship a lot more. Email three — invite action. Ask them to reply, to click, to download, or to watch something. Reconnect, provide value, invite action. And here's why it matters — engagement wakes up inbox placement. When they begin to engage with your email, it moves away from the promotions tab and into the primary tab. Stories Reconnect People Faster Than Tips James Ultasure from ConvertKit repeatedly rebuilt his audience and business through direct email communication and personal storytelling. His transparency with stories built loyal readers. Stories reconnect people faster than endless tips. Tips teach — that's nice, you've got three points. But stories connect emotionally. That's why I try to lead with a story in my emails. It could be a personal story about me. It could be a story about a homeschooler. It could be a story about a friend I've been watching struggle in business. What kinds of stories could you share? A business mistake. A launch flop. A fear. Lessons learned. A mistake in your field. I could talk about my fear of raising my kids to not be productive adults, to not even know what to do. People buy from humans, not content machines. You've got to include stories in what you're actually doing. And here's a great way to figure out what stories to share. Ask your readers — what are you struggling with right now? Give them three options. If you can make it into a poll, even better — all they do is click a button. You'll see exactly what they're responding to. And those responses give you podcast topics, blog post topics, offers, lead magnets, and story ideas. Ann Handley built two multi-million dollar businesses through consistent, relationship-driven email writing. Her emails feel conversational and personal. You don't need to write your email like a corporate giant. Write it like you're talking to one person. That is how you build trust and re-engage your people. Your List Is Not Dead — It Just Needs Reconnection You do not need to start over. Your list is not dead. It just needs reconnection. If this helped you, would you please share it with a friend and leave a five-star review? If you're on YouTube, leave a comment and subscribe to our channel. I also have two free resources for you in the show notes. The first is my 37 Best Subject Lines — it covers the different types of subject lines and how to use them. The second is my Email Writing Secrets ebook, which gives you a full overview of using email to build relationships and make sales. Both links are in the show notes.

    9 min

  4. May 13

    115: Lead Magnet Examples That Convert Fast

    Creators who build smaller, faster freebies are quietly growing bigger lists — here's exactly how they do it. Most creators assume a bigger freebie means more subscribers. But the data — and real experience — says the opposite. This video walks through specific lead magnet examples across multiple niches, explains why simpler formats convert better, and shows you exactly how to create a micro lead magnet from content you already have. If your email list isn't growing consistently, this is for creators who are done overthinking and ready to build something that actually works — fast, without the overwhelm. ✅Why a one-page checklist outperforms a 47-page e-book every time ✅3 real-world lead magnet examples across different niches ✅1 question to ask yourself before you build anything ✅What formats your audience is most likely to opt in for ✅How to build your micro lead magnet from content you already have Grab the Scrappy List Building Checklist mentioned in this episode — link in the show notes. Resources for You Scrappy List Building Checklist Show Notes: You Don't Need a Giant Freebie to Grow Your Email List One of the biggest mistakes creators make is believing they need some gigantic, complicated freebie before they can grow their email list. So they spend three months writing a 47-page ebook and then barely anyone signs up. Meanwhile, another content creator throws together a one-page checklist in an hour and gets hundreds of subscribers. Which one are you? Smaller, faster lead magnets often convert better because they solve one tiny problem immediately. Bigger Is Usually Slower Most of you already have blog posts, podcast episodes, videos, or social posts — but your list is not growing consistently. And you think — I need a bigger freebie, a better freebie, something bigger. I need a whole full course before I can promote anything. These are lies in your head. That is imposter syndrome. Put it away. The reality is bigger is usually slower. Bigger is usually complicated, and complicated delays action. People don't know what to do because it's so complicated. They are overwhelmed. They need bite-size benefits, bite-size transformations, things that will work — quick wins. Nobody needs another giant ebook or another 40-minute training or another complicated resource. What they want is a quick win, fast clarity, and immediate help. People are not going to download or sign up for your freebie based on size. They download based on the speed of solution. Simple Converts Better — Here's Why There's a man named Justin Welsh. At a time when many creators were building six and seven figure businesses from templates and swipe files, he decided he was going to be known for lightweight digital resources — very simple systems creators could implement quickly. A minimalist approach to internet marketing. He helped grow a large creator business because people wanted practical transformation, not to be overwhelmed with complication. The simpler the solution feels, the more likely people are to opt in. If you're multitasking, come back to me for that one. The simpler the solution feels, the more likely people are to opt in. Think about Pablo Picasso and his sketches. He often created rapid sketches and many studies before he ever created a larger work. Those small, quick creations became incredibly valuable on their own. Quick execution often creates momentum more than waiting for perfection. Good is good enough. Your audience does not need your masterpiece first. They need momentum. Lead Magnet Examples Across Different Niches So what do I want you to do right now? Go look at your latest podcast or blog post and ask yourself — what is one quick action someone could take away from this piece of content? Then turn that one action into a checklist, a script, a swipe file, a worksheet — something they could implement this week. Here are some lead magnet examples to get you thinking. If you're a fitness trainer, you could create a seven-step launch checklist for fitness trainers. If you're in the gardening niche and people are frustrated because weeds keep taking over, your lead magnet could be — use this simple weed control checklist to stop weeds before they spread. Download the one-page garden weed checklist below. It solves a specific problem, it's a fast solution, and it's easy to implement this week. You're not saying join my garden newsletter. You're saying get the weekly weed control checklist. If you're in the travel niche, you could create a seven-stop road trip planner template to map your route in 15 minutes. Grab the free road trip planning template below. It solves one immediate pain point — they don't want to waste money and they don't want to waste time. You're not saying subscribe for my travel updates. You're saying get the exact road trip planning template. If you're overwhelmed planning podcast episodes — which was me a while back — use a five-step episode outline template. It's specific, it's immediate, and it's easy to understand. You're not saying join my newsletter. You're saying get the exact podcast planning checklist. Other ideas — a checklist like 10 things to do before your kids become a teenager, a character building template, an AI prompts swipe file in your subject area, subject line templates, sales email scripts, a quick start guide like cooking dinner in 30 minutes and what you need to do. One of Mine — The Scrappy List Building Checklist Here's one of my own lead magnet examples. My Scrappy List Building Checklist is one page with seven ways to build your list in a scrappy way. You could print it out and put it on the wall. Seven might sound like too many, but you could just pick one and do it this week. On the back end, every person who downloads it gets one email a day for seven days — one email for each idea — giving them a little more information. Simple. Effective. These work because they reduce friction. People think — I could actually use this today. But when they look at a free lead magnet and think it's going to take six weeks to implement, they say no thank you. What to Do This Week Look at one piece of content you've already created. Brainstorm three different micro lead magnets you could make from it. You're not going to make all three — just brainstorm. You can even go to ChatGPT and get some ideas. Then pick one and make it. Simple ideas spread faster than overwhelming systems. Your audience does not need bigger. They need clarity and speed. Stop waiting to build the perfect freebie. Build the quick solution people can use immediately. That is your micro lead magnet. I've linked my Scrappy List Building Checklist in the show notes — grab it and see a real example of what a micro lead magnet looks like. It is one of my most popular freebies, and I think it will give you a great idea of what yours could look like too.

    11 min

  5. May 4

    114: How to Prevent Burnout as a Solopreneur

    Feeling overwhelmed juggling business and family life? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to burn out to succeed. In this episode, I’m sharing simple, real-life strategies on how to avoid burnout for entrepreneurs, especially for moms running a business from home.  It’s not about doing it all—it’s about doing what matters most, with intention and grace. You’ll walk away with practical tools to build a sustainable business and still have time for your family and yourself. We’ll talk about: ✅Why chasing balance isn’t the goal—and what to focus on instead ✅Time-blocking tips that fit around your family life ✅How to simplify your to-do list and stop the guilt ✅Ways to involve your family in your business ✅The self-care shifts that help you stay energized and focused 🎧 Ready to stop the hustle and start thriving?  Post one way to avoid burnout in our FamilyEbiz Group to take your next step! Resources Mentioned: FamilyEbiz Community -  Share one way to give yourself grace or take care of yourself. Show Notes: Hey everyone, I’m Kerry Beck with FamilyEbiz! Today, we’re diving into a topic that so many work-at-home moms struggle with—burnout. Balancing family, business, and self-care can be overwhelming. I’ve been there myself, feeling like I just want to drop everything and do nothing. But the reality is, we can’t do it all perfectly—and that’s okay. The Myth of Balance & Why It’s Not the GoalBalance doesn’t mean doing everything at the same time. Instead, it’s about making intentional choices. Learn to let go of urgency and focus on what’s truly important.Understand that different seasons of life require different priorities.Give yourself permission to say no to things that aren’t essential.When I was homeschooling, I had to step back from other commitments. And guess what? That was okay! Saying no to some things allowed me to avoid burnout and stay focused on what mattered most. Real-Life Strategies for Managing It AllTime-Blocking That WorksCreate a flexible daily rhythm instead of a rigid schedule.Set designated work hours that fit around family time.Even a small dedicated workspace (like a closet) can make a difference.Setting Realistic Expectations & Giving Yourself GraceSimplify your to-do list—focus on just three priorities a day.Accept that “good is good enough” (your house doesn’t need to be spotless!).Let go of guilt when you need to prioritize your business.For example, I bought a Roomba to vacuum instead of doing it myself. It’s not perfect, but it saves me time and energy! Batching & Automation for Business GrowthPre-record content, schedule social media, and use email sequences.Set admin tasks at the same time each day for efficiency.Use a rhythm for chores—laundry on Monday & Thursday, cleaning on Mondays, etc.Involving Your Family in the ProcessGive kids age-appropriate tasks to help with your business.Teach them essential life skills like cleaning and cooking.Communicate with your spouse so they can support your goals.My kids even helped run our business—sometimes better than I did! They knew how to ship products and handle tasks, giving me more time to focus on business. Prioritizing Self-Care to Avoid BurnoutSelf-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a business strategy. Get enough sleep—even a 10-minute power nap can recharge you.Move your body—go for a walk or take breaks throughout the day.Take a quiet coffee break—even 5-10 minutes can reset your mind.Journal or read—find a hobby that refreshes you.I used to take early morning walks before my family woke up. It gave me time to think, pray, and prepare for the day. My mom had a daily tea break—just 10 minutes, but it helped her recharge! Final ChallengeThis week, choose one way to give yourself grace or take care of yourself. Small changes can help you be more productive in your business and present for your family. 👉 Want more support? Join our FamilyEbiz Facebook community and connect with fellow small business owners who are streamlining their time, boosting productivity, and growing their businesses! Thanks for tuning in—see you next time!

    10 min

  6. Apr 27

    113: Why Clarity for Business Changes Your Sales

    Too many ideas, too many half-finished offers, and still no consistent sales — that is not a traffic problem. That is a clarity for business problem. And the good news is, it is completely fixable. In this episode, we break down exactly what is causing the confusion and what to do about it. Here are 5 things you will walk away with: ✅Why a confused audience never buys — no matter how much content you create ✅How your own lack of clarity is causing no sales ✅The 3-part sweet spot every online business needs ✅How to identify your one main offer and finally stop spinning your wheels ✅A simple website test to see if your audience can even find your solution ✅Why you do not need more products — you just need alignment Ready to stop overwhelming your audience and start turning your content into consistent sales? Grab your free spot in the 5 Fixes class and find the clarity your business has been missing: familyebiz.com/5fixes Resources for You Free Training — What's Missing in Your Online Business? 5 Fixes That Unlock Real Growth - Watch the replay when you sign up here. Related Episode: How to Prioritize Tasks That Actually Make You Money Course mentioned: BOOST! Tools to BOOST Your Business to the Next Level Show Notes: You Don't Have a Traffic Problem. You Have a Clarity Problem. You don't have a traffic problem. You don't even have a product problem. You have a clarity problem. You have too many ideas, too many offers, and no consistent sales. Today I'm going to show you what's really going on, and how you can find more clarity that will drive more sales to your business. What's Really Going On Here's the reality. You may have multiple offers, or a lot of unfinished ones. You start and you're like, oh, I'm going to go do this, I'm going to go do that — sort of that squirrel in a cage running around. Or you don't have a clear funnel. You're really not even sure what to do daily when you sit down. What I think is happening is you're piecing together free advice from everywhere. You've tried multiple things. You don't have one clear direction. And your people don't have one clear direction about how they can solve their problems. You don't have clarity in your business, and your audience doesn't either. A confused mind does not buy. A confused audience means no sales. If you don't even have clarity on what your business is about, how can your audience have clarity about what your solution is? What Airbnb and Twitter Can Teach You Brian Chesky struggled early with Airbnb. He iterated through many different ideas and finally gained traction by focusing on something very simple — the stay in someone's home concept. He started learning directly from early users. I actually remember when Steve and I were in San Francisco right when Airbnb had just started. We were going over to Sausalito for a few days and we booked an apartment through Airbnb. I'd never done anything like that — and at the time it was only available in the San Francisco and Sacramento area. Now it's worldwide. Airbnb didn't grow by adding more. They grew by clarifying the core idea. Jack Dorsey said early on that Twitter was confusing and unfocused. He simplified it to one function — short updates, 140 characters. That clarity drove the business and made it successful. Clarity made it usable, and usability made it scalable. What is your core idea? If you have too many options, you overwhelm your buyers. If you don't have a clear next step, they don't know what to do, and they're going to go find someone else. Your audience doesn't need more choices. They need direction. How I Found My Clarity The internet often tells you to create more, more, more. I'm telling you to simplify. Several years ago I asked myself — what do I want to be known for? What is it that I think I can help homeschool moms with the most? And here's what I discovered. I really wanted to be known for leadership education, because I feel like it gives purpose to your homeschool. You're not just checking off boxes or going through the motions. You're raising kids who have character, who can think for themselves, who have tools to learn on their own. So I decided I was going to focus on leadership education from a Christian perspective, with a faith base. And that's what I did. Everything I do ties back to that one thing. Sometimes it's a lead magnet, sometimes it's small bundles like my Drama Free Mom bundle — which prepares people to get into my main course, Raising Leaders, Not Followers. It all works together because it all points to one thing. One Main Offer. One Audience. One Direction. Here are some questions I want you to ask yourself and write down. What is my one main offer right now? Am I speaking to where my audience is today? That second question is really important. Your solution may be right, but you may need to go back a step to where your audience is before they're ready for it. Meet them where they are first. In our mastermind group, Janie is in the gardening niche and she's focused on weeds — she's creating a weed course. She has clarity. Jerry Ann is in the quilting industry. She was trying to do all this digital stuff, and she decided — I'm going to make small quilted projects and sell them. That's her one thing. Both of them found their focus, and now they know exactly where they're going. You don't need more products or more solutions. You just need alignment. Here's a really good exercise. Get someone who has never been on your website to hop on and try to find the answer to a specific problem. Don't say anything. Just watch. That will give you a lot of insight into whether your clarity is coming through to your audience. When You Fix Clarity, Everything Changes You're not broken. You're not failing. You're just slightly off, or you have too much going on and your people can't find the solution. The Bible says without a vision, the people perish. If you don't know where you're going, you're going to miss the target every time. Find the sweet spot between your audience's pain point, your platform, and who you are serving. Then head toward it and stay focused. One audience, one problem, one solution. When you fix clarity for business, everything changes. What if you had one simple model that showed you how to turn content into sales? That's exactly what I'm walking through in my free class — What's Missing in Your Online Business: Five Fixes to Unlock Real Growth replay. Sign up here. I would love to see you there. If this episode helped you, would you please share it with one person? And leave a five-star review or a comment on YouTube — I'll be watching for those.

    10 min

  7. Apr 20

    112: Selling Is Service — Stop Hiding Your Offer

    What if hiding your offer is actually hurting the very people you want to help? Selling is service — and if your product solves a real problem, staying quiet is keeping your audience stuck. In this episode, we break down the mindset shift that changes everything about how you show up and sell. Here are 5 things you will walk away with: ✅Why hiding your offer is fear, not humility ✅The difference between pushy marketing and REAL service ✅Why free content informs but paid offers transform ✅The 1-sentence addition you can make to any post or email right now ✅How to start believing in your offer enough to actually share it Ready to stop playing small and start serving at the level your audience deserves? Sign up for the free training on April 22: What Your Business is Missing? 5 Fixes to Unlock Real Growth. It’s exactly what is holding your business back: familyebiz.com/5fixes  Resources for You Free Training — "What's Missing? Five Fixes That Unlock Real Growth" : April 22nd Live Class (1:00 PM) Show Notes: Hiding Your Offer Is Not Humility — It's Fear What if not sharing your product with your audience is actually hurting the very people you want to help? You've created something valuable, you believe it works, but you hesitate to talk about it because you're going to ask for money, and you're scared. The online world says don't be salesy. But I'm going to say something different. Hiding your offer is not humility. It's fear. You Don't Have a Product Problem — You Have a Belief Problem Here's the reality. You're creating content but not making consistent sales. You're showing up but avoiding the offer. You're learning from 10 different places but nothing feels complete. And you've got this thing going on in your head — who am I to sell this? Who am I to ask for money? What if no one buys? Some of you have been working on your content for months or even years without seeing results. You believe in your product. But you keep hesitating to sell it, over and over again. I know what that's like, because I used to not really want to put things out for sale. I just as soon give everything for free and let people enjoy it. But that doesn't work. In the last few years I've really worked on my mindset around that imposter syndrome. And I see other people — people know about their products. Why? Because they share them. They let their audience know they have something for sale. You don't have a product problem. You have a belief problem about selling. Selling Is Not Taking — It's Serving Let's talk about changing our mindset. Selling is not taking. It is serving. If your product truly solves a problem, then when you do not offer it, it keeps your people stuck. Does that make sense? If your product solves their problem and you don't ever tell them about it, they just stay stuck — or they go find someone else to buy that product from. Pushy marketing is pressure and manipulation. That is not what I'm talking about. Serving is initiation, invitation, and a solution. You are inviting them in to solve their problem. Competent entrepreneurs don't pitch — they lead. Mel Robbins and the 5-Second Rule There was a person named Mel Robbins. She struggled financially, she nearly lost everything. She created something just for herself called the 5-Second Rule — it was to help her get through a really hard season. Financial trouble, marriage stress, career problems, panic attacks just getting out of bed. Initially she shared it for free, but then she realized people needed deeper help. That's when she turned it into a book, into courses, and into speaking. She turned a personal tool into a framework that has helped millions — because she didn't keep it to herself. If she had just kept it to herself, everyone else would have stayed stuck or tried to figure it out on their own. You need to share your products if they solve a problem. Free Content Informs. Paid Offers Transform. People don't just need information. They need transformation — and that's what your paid offer provides. If you're multitasking, come back to me for this one. Free content informs. Paid offers transform. If you stay in free content mode, your audience stays stuck. They're not going to see transformation. Free advice without a system is why you're not making sales. James Wedmore started as a YouTuber giving free advice on video tips. He spent years teaching YouTube and video marketing, but he realized his people needed a different type of structure to actually succeed. So he shifted his mindset, saw the gap, and began building paid programs to solve their problems. His business exploded. His audience didn't need more free tips. They needed a proven path, a strategy, and a new mindset — and that is what he taught in his paid courses. What to Do This Week I want you to think about this question — and you probably already know the answer. What problem does your product solve? Write that down. Then ask yourself — what happens if your audience doesn't solve that problem? Let's say you've got a great way to help people lose weight. If they don't solve that problem, it's not just that they don't have a solution. Their health goes down, nothing is working right, maybe their finances are even affected because they're spending money on the wrong things. When they don't solve their problem, other areas of their life hurt too. So here's what I want you to do. Add one sentence to your next post, or a PS in your next email. Something like — if you want help with this, here's how I can help you go further. That's not pushy. That is serving. That is leadership. Daymond John from Shark Tank started FUBU — For Us By Us — with a very small amount of money from his mom. He promoted it relentlessly himself. He was not afraid to get that brand out there. Now he's a gazillionaire who helps other people start businesses. He believed in his brand enough to promote it himself. Do you believe in your brand enough? You're not failing. You're just holding back your solution. And in doing that, you're not serving the people you want to help. If you want a simple way to know what to say, when to say it, and how to guide people to your offer — come to my free class on April 22nd. It's called What's Missing in Your Business: Five Fixes to Unlock Real Growth. You can sign up at FamilyEbiz.com/5fixes. Yes, it's a free class. And yes, I will have something paid — because if you want more transformation, you'll be willing to pay for that transformation. If you feel stuck with your sales, if you're not sure how to serve your people, come to this class. We're going to talk about things that can take your business to the next level.

    10 min

  8. Apr 13

    111: How to Prioritize Tasks That Actually Make You Money

    You sit down to work… and suddenly everything feels urgent. If you’ve ever wondered how to prioritize tasks without spinning your wheels all day, this episode will change how you work immediately. Inside this episode, you’ll learn a simple filter to stop the overwhelm and finally focus on what actually moves your business forward: ✅The 3-question filter that tells you EXACTLY what to work on ✅Why most tasks don’t actually grow your business ✅The difference between busy work and profit-making work ✅How to decide what to do (and what to skip) in seconds ✅A simple shift that creates momentum fast and finish what you start Grab the resource mentioned in the podcast to start implementing this today. Resources for You Scrappy List Building Checklist  Free Masterclass: What’s Missing – 5 Fixes That Unlock Real Growth  Show Notes: You're Not Lazy — You're Just Not Focused. Here's How to Fix That. It's 9 in the morning. You sit down at your computer ready to work on your online business and then you panic. Should you write a blog post, post on social media, create a freebie, fix your website, email your list? Everything feels important, everything feels urgent. So you scroll Instagram for 30 minutes "researching" and then you feel guilty for wasting the time. Sound familiar? You're not lazy. You're just not focused. And I'm going to show you how to fix that right now. Why Nothing Is Working You don't have clear priorities. You're following advice from 10 different experts and you're all over the place and nothing is working — which never works anyway. You feel busy all day, but at the end of the day you feel like you didn't make any progress whatsoever. You don't have a clear funnel or system to follow. I used to spend hours deciding what to work on. I'd have 47 tabs open, 12 half-finished projects, and zero finished results. In other words, zero sales. At times I would feel like a failure. But I wasn't failing. I just didn't have the right filter for what mattered. Not all tasks are created equal. Some tasks and some products make you money. Some tasks and some products make you feel busy. Successful entrepreneurs know the difference. Do you know the difference for your business? Clarity Comes From Removing, Not Adding Steve Jobs came back to Apple in 1997 and said the company had way too many products. He cut 70% of Apple's products, focused on four core products, and it saved the company. Clarity comes from removing, not adding. I had to do the same thing. When I went through Digital Course Academy, one thing she kept saying over and over was focus on one thing and get it right. At the time I was doing different webinars every single month selling different products — some sold well, some didn't. So I decided to stop that and just focus on my course Raising Leaders, Not Followers, and launch it three times a year. I also had two events — the Life Skills Leadership Summit in February and one in the summertime — and they all worked together as parts of my funnel. I got rid of a lot of products in my store so I could focus on what was important to my audience and what solved their problem. Warren Buffett told his pilot to write down his top 25 goals, circle the top five, and stay far away from all the other 20. Those other 20 — they distract real progress. Most people aren't unfocused. They're just overcommitted with way too much to do. The Three Question Filter for How to Prioritize Tasks You just need a simple filter to make wise decisions. When you have clarity, that creates momentum. When you have momentum, that creates confidence and results. Once you know what to work on, you'll actually finish things. Finishing things builds confidence. Confidence leads to taking action, and action leads to sales. So here is our three question filter that you should ask before every task. Number one — does this grow my email list? If yes, high priority. If no, move to question two. Number two — does this nurture my existing list or make an offer? If yes, high priority. If no, move to question three. Number three — does this directly support question one or two? If yes, medium priority. If no, delete it or delegate it. Get rid of it. Write these three questions on a sticky note and put it wherever you work — your computer, your laptop, wherever. Before you start any new task, ask those questions and filter through. If it doesn't pass the filter, don't do it. It's that simple. And yes, it works. Putting the Filter Into Practice Let me walk you through some examples. Should I write a blog post? Does it have a lead magnet to grow your email list? If yes, do it. If not, skip it. Should I redesign my website? Does it grow your list or make an offer? No — not today. Do it another time. Should I post on Instagram? Does it drive people to your lead magnet? Yes, then do it. No, skip it. The online business world tells you to just be consistent and show up everywhere. And I don't know how people do that — all over social media, emailing, everything. I have a feeling you're so spread thin that you're not making any sales, because that is exhausting and it is not effective. Stop doing 90% of what you're doing and focus on the 10% that actually makes you money. Every day you should do at least one profit-making task. It may just be sending an email for a collaboration, but one a day. Email list building and email marketing — that is what is going to grow your business. That is what is going to make sales. Everything else is noise. It's Not Magic. It's Clarity. Students in the mastermind and Homeschool Blogger University who have implemented this filter say, I finally know what to work on. I'm not paralyzed anymore. I'm actually making progress. It's not magic. It's not rocket science. It's clarity. Think about it like cleaning your house. If you try to clean the whole house in a day, you get overwhelmed. But when you focus on one part — okay, today I'm getting the bathrooms done, or I'm going to get the kitchen clean — that feeling of completion gives you the energy to keep going. It's the same in business. One of my mastermind students, Janie, is working on decluttering her house this year. She just does 15 minutes a day, but she has clarity — and she's getting it done. Do you know the high priority task you should be working on today? Use the three question filter today. I promise it will change how you work. And if you want to know the complete system — what to focus on after you filter your tasks — I'm offering a free masterclass on April 22nd called What's Missing: Five Fixes That Unlock Real Growth. You can register here If this helped you, please share it with another blogger, podcaster, or online business owner who's struggling with the same thing. And if you're on YouTube, leave a comment — I would love to know your biggest takeaway. If not, leave a review wherever you're listening.

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    Kerry Beck
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