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Story 3.4: The Comeback – Don’t Give Up On Your Business. Podcast 052 with Kelly Shroads

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12/16/16 • 52 min

Rhodium Podcast | Online Business | Entrepreneurs | Marketing | Buying and Selling Websites

This is episode 52.

We’ve been following Kelly’s story all year and today we check back in with her for the last time.

After beginning this year frustrated and tired of running her luxury spa robe ecommerce site and watching its sales decline, Kelly was ready to get it off her plate. But she knew she had a lot of work to put in first.

In this episode, we’ll find out if all that work paid off and how she feels about her progress this year – including how sales are going during her busiest time of year.

Highlights

We’ll also cover:

Where Kelly stands now on selling her business
Why her sales declined the first half of the year, even though her site ranking stayed the same
Insights from redesigning her entire product line including...
Kelly’s tricks to setup a professional photoshoot on a shoestring budget
And what advice she would give herself through some of the toughest times in her business.

Having spoken with Kelly throughout 2016, I was really struck by her ability to leverage key skills like photography, website design, and SEO into a scalable, automated business rather than just getting stuck as a freelancer.

Kelly told me during this interview about a big business decision she’s going to make come January 1st, so make sure to stick around through the whole episode for this exciting news and more.

Listen Now:

Past Episodes with Kelly Shroads

Story 3.3: The Truth About Passive Income From Websites. Podcast 038 With Kelly Shroads

Story 3.2: Should I Sell My Business? With Kelly Shroads (Podcast 035)

Story 3.1: Doubling Ecommerce Sales Every Year With Kelly Shroads (Podcast 30)

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This is episode 52.

We’ve been following Kelly’s story all year and today we check back in with her for the last time.

In this episode, we’ll find out if all that work paid off and how she feels about her progress this year – including how sales are going during her busiest time of year.

Highlights

We’ll also cover:

Where Kelly stands now on selling her business
Why her sales declined the first half of the year, even though her site ranking stayed the same
Insights from redesigning her entire product line including...
Kelly’s tricks to setup a professional photoshoot on a shoestring budget
And what advice she would give herself through some of the toughest times in her business.

Listen Now:

Past Episodes with Kelly Shroads

Story 3.3: The Truth About Passive Income From Websites. Podcast 038 With Kelly Shroads

Story 3.2: Should I Sell My Business? With Kelly Shroads (Podcast 035)

Story 3.1: Doubling Ecommerce Sales Every Year With Kelly Shroads (Podcast 30)

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Previous Episode

Story 1.7: Making Customers Love You So Much They Send Gifts. Episode 051 with Clarity Wave

This is episode 51.

Clarity Wave has onboarded several new customers and is about to hit 25 clients. So we find out today if Robert and his brother will also be able to hit their $10k monthly revenue goal by their self-imposed deadline.

Highlights

In today’s episode, you’ll hear:

Robert’s successful workflow with LinkedIn authority marketing
His insights into resolving key startup issues, like automating sales and why hiring freelance developers can be dangerous
Plus how all of Clarity Wave’s big wins come back to just one key approach

I came away from this interview with the impression that Robert and Alex are going to be successful because they care so much about building connections and being genuinely helpful to the people in their market. That’s a huge lesson that anyone who’s struggling in business needs to learn, so pay attention and learn what Robert’s doing right.

Listen Now:

Past Episodes with Clarity Wave

Story 1.6: Why You SHOULD Go Into Business With Family. Episode 048 with Clarity Wave

Story 1.5: What Startup Perseverance Really Looks Like. Episode 045 with Clarity Wave

Story 1.4: When to Quit and When to Double-Down on Your Startup. Podcast 040 with Clarity Wave

Story 1.3: How to Grow From Your First 16 Clients to 100+. Podcast 036 With Clarity Wave

Story 1.2: Outsource Your Sales People with Clarity Wave (Podcast 032)

Story 1.1 – How to Start a SaaS Business With Clarity Wave (Podcast 027)

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Next Episode

Story 2.7: Post-Acquisition – Lessons from the First 12 Months. Podcast 053 with Matthew Yahes

This is episode 53. Today we are joined by Matthew Yahes, who this year acquired a 7 figure ecommerce portfolio in the gift baskets and wedding favors niches.

This is the last episode in our series with Matthew, so today’s interview is an epic unpacking of a story you don’t often hear:

What happens in those 12 months after you purchase a business?

What kind of challenges should you expect?

Is it worth it to buy rather than build your own?

Matthew shares with us a number of big mistakes he made this year, and has some surprising advice for people who are looking to acquire their own online business for the first time.

Highlights

Matthew walks us through his major milestones and lessons, including:

Matthew’s insights on the huge learning curve the first 3 months after acquisition
The best time to implement changes in a business you purchased
The issues he wished he’d changed sooner
What to do to make sure employees in a business you acquire don’t get bitter at new management
And why, despite slower growth than anticipated, he’s still confident the business can double or triple next year

Make sure to stick around through the whole episode for all this and more.

Listen Now:

Past Episodes with Matthew:

Story 2.6: Safety First: Tips on eCommerce Site Changes and Business Partnerships. Episode 049 with Matthew Yahes

Story 2.5: 10% Increase in Revenue with One Simple Email Sequence. Episode 046 with Matthew Yahes

Story 2.4: After the Sale, All The Things You Didn’t Plan For. Podcast 041 with Matthew Yahes

Story 2.3: Preparing for Business Growth with Matthew Yahes (Podcast 037)

Story 2.2: The Million Dollar Takeover with Matthew Yahes (Podcast 033)

Story 2.1: What It’s Like Buying a 7 Figure E-commerce Business With Matthew Yahes (Podcast 028)

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