Unlock the Strategy: $1.5k in First Month from Ebooks & Workshops

09/06/23 • 61 min

In today's episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, Jillian Leslie digs into the fascinating story of gluten-free sourdough baker and food blogger, Natasha Levai, creator of Natasha's Home, on how she made $1.5k in her first month selling ebooks and workshops.

The Power of Digital Products

Before diving dive into Natasha's story, Jillian want to share a tool that has been a game-changer for so many non-techies. It's called MiloTreeCart, a platform that simplifies the process of selling digital products. It's currently available for a lifetime deal of $349 or three easy installments.

And guess what? If you purchase the tool by September 15th, you'll receive a Customized Product Action Plan for FrREE that gives you the step-by-step instructions on how to create your first 3 digital products! Jillian usually charges $250 for this service, but it's free until September 15th, so act now.

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Natasha's Journey to Digital Products

Natasha, who is based in Hungary, was inspired by the podcast episode of Eat Blog Talk, where Jillian discussed with the host, Megan Porta, the ease of selling digital products. Natasha felt that as a blogger, she should have a digital product to sell.

Despite her limited time, Natasha quickly created an ebook by compiling her blog recipes and styling it using Canva. She kept it simple, with sixteen recipes and notes, and priced it at $9.

The Power of Niche and Community

Natasha promoted her ebook to her Facebook group, which boasts over 22,000 members and is highly engaged due to its niche focus on gluten-free sourdough. She believes that the group's engagement has contributed to its rapid growth.

They discussed the importance of finding a niche and how it has contributed to Natasha's success. She shared her initial hesitation about narrowing down her focus to gluten-free baking, but ultimately found that it simplified her life and allowed her to become an expert in a specific area.

The Ebook Success

Initially skeptical, Natasha was pleasantly surprised when people started buying the ebook. She also tried selling the ebook on her website, but most of the sales came from her Facebook group.

Exploring Other Platforms

Natasha reached out to Jillian for advice on other platforms to sell her ebook. She had heard about Gumroad but was concerned about the percentage they would take from her sales. After discovering that MiloTreeCart didn't take a cut from sales, Natasha became interested in our lifetime membership offer.

Investing in Your Audience

Jillian believes in the concept of karma on the internet, where putting out good content leads to receiving good things in return. She wants to help my audience grow their businesses because it brings her happiness and contributes to the growth of her own business.

Natasha's Experience with MilotreeCart

Natasha shares her positive experience with Mi...

The Power of Digital Products

Show Notes:

Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast:

Natasha's Journey to Digital Products

Despite her limited time, Natasha quickly created an ebook by compiling her blog recipes and styling it using Canva. She kept it simple, with sixteen recipes and notes, and priced it at $9.

The Power of Niche and Community

The Ebook Success

Initially skeptical, Natasha was pleasantly surprised when people started buying the ebook. She also tried selling the ebook on her website, but most of the sales came from her Facebook group.

Exploring Other Platforms

Investing in Your Audience

Natasha's Experience with MilotreeCart

Natasha shares her positive experience with Mi...

Previous Episode

Beat Self-Doubt: Charge More & Succeed!

Today, I'm welcoming guest, Andrea Liebross, business coach and host of the "Time to Level Up" podcast, onto the show. We discuss the challenges of building a business, overcoming self-doubt, and navigating the "messy middle" of entrepreneurship.

Andrea shares her method called "schedule-plan-do" and emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying issues. We also talk about the reality of business building, the concept of confidence, and the importance of seeking support.

We discuss staying consistent, pricing, and getting out of one's own way.

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The Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship

In my conversation with Andrea, we discuss the challenges of how to overcome self-doubt and navigate the "messy middle" of entrepreneurship. Andrea shared her entrepreneurial journey, starting with her background in recruiting, hiring, and training new entrepreneurs.

She noticed that many entrepreneurs faced challenges and self-doubt when they reached the "messy middle" stage of their businesses.

Balancing Business Growth with Motherhood

Andrea and I also touch on the challenges of balancing business growth with motherhood. I share my experience of feeling overwhelmed when my daughter was younger, and how I couldn't imagine being able to drop her off at a playdate and leave.

However, I did find that my daughter became more independent over time. Andrea related to this struggle and mentioned a client who is currently dealing with sleepless nights due to her children. We agree on the importance of having grace and understanding during these challenging stages of life.

The "Schedule-Plan-Do" Method

Andrea introduces her method called "Schedule Plan DDo" and explains how she helps her clients delegate tasks and create processes to make their businesses more efficient. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying issues, such as exhaustion, rather than just focusing on the overwhelming to-do list.

Embracing Discomfort in Business Building

We both agree that the reality of business building is often messy, uncomfortable, and challenging, contrary to the glamorous image portrayed on social media. We discuss the importance of embracing discomfort and pushing through it to achieve success. We normalize the feeling of unease as a sign that one is moving in the right direction.

Confidence and Entrepreneurship

Andrea discusses the concept of confidence and how it is not about always feeling prepared or determined. She explains that confidence is simply the willingness to feel every feeling, including frustration, anxiety, and stress. She emphasizes the importance of embracing ambiguity and uncertainty, as they are inherent in entrepreneurship.

The Importance of Support and Positive Mindset

Andrea highlights the significance of seeking support from coaches, mentors, and communitie...

Next Episode

Secret Truths About Selling - Part 1 (Why Is It So Uncomfortable?)

Jillian Leslie uncovers the secret truths about selling, and why it's so uncomfortable for most of us.

Jillian talks about how selling is a skill that everyone engages in whether we realize it or not. She shares that we are always selling, even if it's not for money. Any time we try to influence someone's behavior, we are selling.

Jillian's Four-Part Series on Selling

This is episode 1 in Jillian's four-part series on concrete strategies for becoming more comfortable with selling.

This series is designed to help you evolve your strategies and mindset so you feel comfortable selling your own products and services.

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Main Takeaways of the Episode

The Universality of Selling
- Everyone is selling, consciously or not.
- It's importaint to recognize and honethis skill for various aspects of life.
The Discomfort of Selling
- Acknowledge that selling often feels awkward and uncomfortable.
- The goal is to get beyond the common emotional hurdles people experience selling.
Selling as a Muscle
- Selling is a skill that can be developed over time.
- Comparison to physical exercise like running on a treadmill: the more you do it, the easier it becomes.
Ethics and Self-Perception in Selling
- Selling does not make you a bad person.
- Especially for women, selling is not manipulative but a way to be compensated for providing value.
Personality Types and Selling
- It is not true that only certain personality types are suited for selling.
- Diverse personality traits can be leveraged in sales.
Failure as Information
- If no one buys what you’re offering, it’s not a reflection of your worth.
- Unsuccessful sales attempts provide valuable information for strategy adjustment.
The Importance of Speed and Imperfection
- Quick action wins always over prolonged planning.
- "B minus" work moves you forward.
- The metaphor of a miner: If one area you are digging in doesn’t yield gold, the lesson is to try digging someplace else.

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MiloTreeCart, the Best Tool for Non-Techies to Sell Digital Products

I also want to introduce you to the MiloTreeCart, a tool designed for non-techies to sell digital products easily. It comes with features like fill-in-the-blank sales pages, check-out pages, a sales dashboard, upsells, and customer support.

MiloTreeCart is currently available for a lifetime deal of $349 or three easy installments of $116.33. Plus, there’s a limited-time offer of a one-hour free coaching c...