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Earn a living doing something you love. The Fizzle Show features weekly insights for creators and entrepreneurs on topics including modern business essentials, self employment, motivation, productivity, audience growth, blogging, podcasting, content marketing, work-life balance and more.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Fizzle Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Fizzle Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Fizzle Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Episode 386: The Guide to Cold Emailing with Laura Lopuch

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06/03/21 • 42 min

Laura Lopuch, cold email and pitch expert, comes on to talk about the techniques of cold emailing, how to follow up and gives access to 2 email template examples exclusive for Fizzle listeners.

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Episode 205: Facebook Ad Rookie Errors & How to Fix Them (FS205)

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03/06/17 • 60 min

If you’re trying to build an online business, then chances are good you’ve come across a few stories about how incredible Facebook ads can be as a marketing tool. “A zillion webinar sign ups that resulted in a million sales!” “Automated list building around the clock!” “A constant stream of high-quality traffic that converts!” That’s great. *But how’s it really done? * Show Notes: Fizzleshow.co/205

Episode 169: What are the 5 Most Important Lessons in Indie Business? (FS169)

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06/28/16 • 58 min

Listen, there’s so much shit out there you need to learn. So many tips and tricks and “best practices” to start using in your blog, podcast or business of any kind. Show Notes: fizzleshow.co/169 So today we wanted to try to cut through the smog and prioritize the biggest, baddest, most important things you should know. This list isn’t *everything*, but each item is *essential* if your business is going to succeed. Barrett Brooks has been working closely with indie entrepreneurs for the past 2 years. Long enough to see the patterns, not so long that he’s withered up inside. Today on the show (and in the text below) he shares the 5 lessons he feels are most important to entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re a blogger, podcaster, freelancer or maker, these are 5 areas that can bring substance to your business, helping it get off the ground safely AND last through the years. It’s a bittersweet episode for us at Fizzle as Barrett is moving on to the next stage in his career. He shares all the details in the episode (if you’re looking for a business coach you’ll definitely want to listen in). We’ve loved having Barrett on the team. His voice has been a huge help to listeners over the last hundred episodes or so, and his ideas have helped shape what Fizzle is today. OK, more on all of that in the episode for today, and below I break out each of the lessons with the transcript from the show so you can read instead of listen.

Episode 69: 069 - Work for Yourself or for Others?

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08/29/14 • 63 min

<a href="http://fizzleshow.co/69">http://fizzleshow.co/69</a> - In certain circles there's a stigma about working for others. These people believe everyone should be independent and work for themselves.&nbsp; In this conversation we explore whether or not you should work for yourself or for others (some of us don't think what you may think we think... savvy?). Enjoy!Aug 29, 2014

Episode 226: 10 Killer Links for Entrepreneurs in 2017 (FS226)

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08/01/17 • 50 min

As entrepreneurs we’re always finding new things to educate and give us a little motivation. Because, I mean, we’ve got to strategize and sh*t, you know!? And strategizing takes effort. And then after the strategy, we gotta do ALL THE WORK. You know what I mean? That can take a lot out of a gal. So, on the show today we’re talking about 10 links that are helping us so far this summer, 2017. You’ll find books, ideas, products and services linked to below. And more importantly, in the podcast episode you’ll hear WHY these things might be so important to your work. Enjoy! Show Notes: http://fizzleshow.co/226

Episode 178: A Copywriting Guide for Sales Pages, Videos and Podcasts (FS178)

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09/01/16 • 58 min

If you want to write things that inspire action —&nbsp;web sales pages that effectively sell your product, emails that readers will click on and share, etc. —&nbsp;this article is for you. Show Notes: <a href="https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web">https://fizzle.co/sparkline/writing-copy-for-web</a> I repeat: if you want to make things on the internet that work, if you want to publish webpages and videos and podcasts and emails into the world that get results, you’re in the right place. Because in this episode we’re going to talk about COPYWRITING... ugh, sounds boring maybe? nope, there is an art form here that I’ll bet, if you listen to this show, you’ll see completely differently afterwards. Along with this show is a free guide and article which you can find at Fizzleshow.co/178

Episode 177: 10 Urgent Business Idea Mistakes (FS177)

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08/25/16 • 75 min

Of course you’re worried about your business idea. Of course you don’t want to put all the time and effort into building a business only to realize there was a mistake built into the idea that will forever stunt it’s growth. Show Notes: FizzleShow.co/177 Think about your business idea like a boat. You’re on dry land making your boat, designing and planning and strategizing. But you put it in the water and realize it’s got holes in it you didn’t notice before. THATS what this episode is about, showing you where the holes would be so you can investigate further and be CONFIDENT before putting your boat in the water. Because the thing about business ideas is that there’s no such thing as certainty, only confidence. There is no way to tell if a business is going to work with 100% certainty, but we can find confidence. That’s what we’re going to guide you through today in the form of 10 huge mistakes we see all the time.

Episode 176: How Much Money Should I Have Saved Up Before I Quit My Job? (FS176)

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08/19/16 • 60 min

Before people start a business they usually have a decision to make: am I going to quit my job and work full time on this, or am I going to work on this on the side? Show Notes: fizzleshow.co/176 Both have pros and cons, both are frustrating for different reasons. This is a topic to be careful about. Some experts and gurus out there would have you believe you need to just put it all out there, believe in yourself and take a big leap of faith. That’s the model that worked for them so they tell you to do it. But maybe there are more practical ways we can be intelligent about this decision. In this episode we break down common variables you may not already be thinking about like: - How much savings do you need? - What does ‘runway’ mean? - What’s a ‘burn rate’? - What are the different decision points here that would allow me to make a smart decision? It’s a practical and exceptionally helpful episode. Enjoy!

Episode 175: Can a Side Project Fund Your Big Idea? (FS175)

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08/12/16 • 61 min

Some business ideas can be thought up and launched in a single afternoon. Others, however, require a ton of time and effort to get off the ground. Show Notes: FizzleShow.co/175 So, imagine this (or maybe it sounds familiar to you): - Imagine you want to support yourself, earn a living independently. - Imagine you have an idea that’s big, one that may not feasibly be able to bring in revenue in the short term, but who’s long term prospects are great. - What can you do for revenue in the short term that won’t take up all your time and energy so you can keep building your bigger idea? It’s a great question, especially if you’ve been thinking and scheming about starting your own business for a while. But it’s also a complicated question for reasons you may not see from the start, so it sparked a big conversation for Corbett and I. So, here’s another great, honest, no BS conversation on the Fizzle Show. I hope it’s helpful! Enjoy.

Episode 260: Yes You Can Earn an Independent Living Doing Something You Care About (FS260)

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03/27/18 • 45 min

Shownotes: http://fizzleshow.co/260

Are you struggling to stay motivated in your business? Are you doubting your chops as an entrepreneur? Do you need a reminder of why you got into the game in the first place?

You need a REBOOT, a reminder about what’s actually possible in modern small business.

It’s common to lose vision, motivation and perspective, and you’re in the right place to get the shot in the arm (or gut) you desperately need.

Because when we’re losing perspective, that’s when dangerous mistakes are made.

So here’s the thing - I’m going to ask you to do something.

I want you to listen to something. It’s a panel discussion featuring some experts who have spent the last 5 years helping small business entrepreneurs succeed online.

Your motivation problem likely won’t get fixed by “browsing” another internet article.

So, take it the next step and listen in... grab a coffee, put on your shoes and go for a walk as you listen and get your mind completely rebooted about what’s POSSIBLE in entrepreneurship today.

This episode is all about making it through those difficult times, staying motivated and reaching the highs that made you pick this path in the beginning.

During this episode we’ll be speaking from personal experience, looking at the tough points and the mountain tops and asking why some of us choose to stick it out. Entrepreneurship is definitely not for everyone but if you have come this far, there is a good chance you are in the right place, right?

We also talk about deciding your own destiny, the infinite possibilities of running your own business, and what separates the committed from the slackers.

So if you need a shot of confidence, a little bit of a pep talk or just want to stay on track, this is the episode for you!

Key Points From This Episode:

The challenges of entrepreneurship and why it can sometimes get you down. [0:02:41.2]
Deciding your entrepreneurial destiny and why it has to be you to choose. [0:05:19.3]
The endless expanse of entrepreneurship and the exhilaration of this idea. [0:09:09.7]
The difference between internal versus external centres of control. [0:14:29.3]
Pat Flynn’s anecdote that taught Steph the power of finding her why. [0:21:27.8]
Probable, profitable and why huge amounts of money are not the answer [0:27:07.2]
The excitement of high revenue business and just earning a living. [0:31:01.1]
Envy and the evils of comparison and an external control locus. [0:36:30.6]
Differentiating factors between those that stay committed and the rest. [0:41:02.7]

“For entrepreneurs there is no outer limit of what is possible, and just that thought alone always gets me excited.”

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Gusto — https://gusto.com/fizzle
ConvertKit — https://fizzle.co/convertkit
Walt Disney — https://www.biography.com/people/walt-disney-9275533
Steve Maxwell — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/possible-support-family-indie-business-yes-just-listen-fs245
Steve Jobs — https://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805
Pat Flynn — https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/
Inception — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inception/
Taylor Swift- - https://taylorswift.com/
Gary Vaynerchuk — https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/
Prince — https://www.officialprincemusic.com/
Minimalist Baker — https://minimalistbaker.com/
There is No That — https://fizzle.co/sparkline/there-is-no-that

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How many episodes does The Fizzle Show have?

The Fizzle Show currently has 388 episodes available.

What topics does The Fizzle Show cover?

The podcast is about Freelancing, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Small Business, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on The Fizzle Show?

The episode title 'Episode 386: The Guide to Cold Emailing with Laura Lopuch' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Fizzle Show?

The average episode length on The Fizzle Show is 59 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Fizzle Show released?

Episodes of The Fizzle Show are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Fizzle Show?

The first episode of The Fizzle Show was released on Apr 9, 2014.

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