Episode #1310
How Eric Would Start All Over from Scratch in 2020
March 03, 2020

In episode #1310, we give you some insight into what we would do if Eric had to start his whole business from scratch. Doing consulting work is a quick way to make cash and starting a podcast the best means of rebuilding your network. Tune in to hear how creating a course can be your ticket to success! 

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Would Do if Eric Was Starting From Scratch in 2020. 
  • [01:06] Do consulting work to get some cash coming in to cover living expenses. 
  • [01:22] Start a podcast first before you think about blogging and build your network this way.
  • [01:46] Build a team around the consulting work and find a partner who will help you scale. 
  • [02:08] The goal would be to build an info or software product.
  • [02:19] Create and sell a high-ticket course and run some ads to market it.
  • [03:02] An example of how a course can help you generate income. 
  • [03:35] You can also start by working for someone first while building your knowledge. 
  • [03:59] Go watch a Simon Sinek video and find out why you are doing what you do! 
  • [04:46] What you can do if you want to start with software. 
  • [05:09] That’s it for today!
  • [05:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.

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