Since I teach everyone in Third Circle Theory the framework for true entrepreneurship, it only makes sense that I take the time to help those still having identity issues around entrepreneurship. No matter where you look, it seems that you notice every other one of your friends working on a special project. From starting a side business, or coding an…
Secret Academy Episode – Matt Paulson
When it comes to online businesses, you hear of many entrepreneurs who become dependent on one source of traffic which usually is organic from Google in most cases. The problem with that is that Google runs major algorithmic updates periodically throughout the year so your site may drop off or even disappear off the results at any given time. One of the most solid sources of traffic has and always will be through your own personal list of subscribers in the form of an email list. Your email list usually holds its weight in gold as the people who opt-in not only have a vested interest in your offering, but also are more likely to engage and purchase. Matt Paulson has several diverse online businesses in different verticals but the common success factor is his email list which is now over 150,000 in subscribers but also worth over $1 million in sales. As they always say, the money is in the list!
The Number One Question We Get Asked Most
One of the most asked about questions on Instagram when we post images of exotic cars or motivational quotes is “How do I get started?” Starting and succeeding are two completely different things and I believe the reason many of you ask us this question is not because you don’t know what to start or where to start, but rather…
Secret to Success – Jebo Lopez
Most people start their careers in typical corporate America fashion, only to realize that the American Dream isn’t quite the dream they expected. This realization is often what breeds entrepreneurs to be creative. While some try to attempt a few side hustle gigs, others like Jebo Lopez have created successful side business while working a full time day job. Although Jebo’s company Wheelz Up, a parts logistics and transportation service, has done nearly $3 million in sales last year, many would be surprised to hear that Jebo still remains loyal to his day job and doesn’t plan to leave yet. What is even more impressive is that Jebo does all this while raising a family.
Cost of Ownership of an Exotic Car
When buying an exotic or luxury car, many factors come to play. From the insurance to the cost of an oil change, it is not easy to determine true cost of ownership. To your surprise, many exotic cars are actually not that complex in nature and share many common parts underneath the shell with more common everyday cars. There will never be a way around regular routine maintenance and wear and tear but there are shortcuts when it comes to purchasing the parts for maintenance that are near OE spec. In this guide, we break down a lot of misconceptions and some of the true cost of ownership when it comes to exotic cars.
Secret Academy Episode – John Maddox
After getting a taste of entrepreneurship in college when he learned how to leverage people to scale his lead generation business, John Maddox started to second guess his desire to continue his college education. Around this same time was when businesses were leaning towards new media for advertising such as radio ad placements. The problem was that most businesses did not either have a website or a website optimized to capitalize on radio referral traffic. This gave birth to a Ten Fast Feet, a consulting and marketing agency that grew over 1200% in 3 years, all without a single sales person on staff. Today John is the founder of Serious Startups, a new startup incubator from Tennessee that aims to redefine how startups are created. The twist is that Serious Startups takes an equity in the company it helps develop, market, and brand, with hopes for a larger VC acquisition or funding.
The $60,000 a Month Marketing Mistake
In a recent discussion with world famous Neil Patel in the Secret Academy, he shared some mind blowing predictions and patterns to look out for in 2015 when it comes to social media. One of the main things he discussed was the need for personalization in 2015 and how powerful its impact can be on your bottom line. His strategy…