Other Stories & Advice From Online Entrepreneurs

Within three months of getting his first client, Jacob Ratliff was making more money on his evenings and weekends than he was in his day job. The fact that he built his coaching business so fast is mind-blowing, even to him. But how he did that is not a mystery. In fact, you can learn how to do it yourself. In this episode, Jacob sits down with Raphie Wagner to share the story of how life gave him an opportunity to build an amazing business and community. Sit back and enjoy a few minutes of valuable tips on building a coaching business, using LinkedIn for lead generation, niching down, and achieving entrepreneurial success. Jacob also tells us what entrepreneurs should be wary about when working with coaches, especially big-name ones. Plus, get a sneak peek of his incredible book that gives a step-by-step guide on how to attract and retain high-paying clients for your business. There is a lot of value to go around in this conversation, so tune in!

You don’t have to wait for your dream job. You can create the job of your dreams. When you take things into your own hands, things can get overwhelming and confusing real quick. That’s why tech educator LaShonda Brown is here to give you the confidence to step forward. Raphie Wagner welcomes LaShonda on our first episode to talk about diving into and emerging while bootstrapping your business. We all have to start somewhere. LaShonda shares some vital tips that will help you in your first steps to success.

Many of us strive for perfection, thinking this will attract others to us. But did you know that a transparent and honest approach actually draws more people in? One that is more relatable, where it is okay to make mistakes and feel bummed. This is what today’s guest is all about. Raphie Wagner sits down with business coach Sarah Morgan to share the things she is doing differently, particularly in helping people build their businesses or blogs. Sarah stresses the importance of relatability and authenticity, telling your audience your story and allowing that to help you grow. She also dives deep into digital marketing, from which platforms and technology to use to how to connect with people. Plus, Sarah shares the techniques that help her mindset and boost her mood. Tune into this conversation for more!

The most important part of being an entrepreneur and having a brand is to know your customer. You have to focus on them and ask the right questions so that your brand can give what they want. Join Raphie Wagner as she talks to Andrew Hayes about the importance of market research insight. Andrew is the President of PodQcast, a business that helps entrepreneurs launch private podcasts that feature actual customers explaining their buyer’s journey story. Andrew found a way to create compelling content based on market research insights. Learn how he did it and how this is the next step in the insights industry. Really start understanding your customer today!

Society glorifies the hustle culture so much that exhausting everything you have has become the norm in wealth building. Step away from this unhealthy mindset by adapting a you-centric business approach. Raphie Wagner sits down with professional business coach Zoha to discuss realigning your core values and passions to avoid getting drowned in society's unnecessary noise. They discuss how to bring your business back on track, the best time to get a coach, and the right way to get rid of the Shiny Object Syndrome. Zoha also explains why getting sleep deprived is never advisable and how to discourage business owners from tolerating such a thing.